1988 12 27 PCA G E N D A
PLANNING COMMISSION - CITY OF LA QUINTA
PLANNING COMMISSION - CITY OF LA QUINTA
A Regular Meeting to be Held at the
La Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado,
La Quinta, California
December 27, 1988 - 7:00 P.M.
I.
CALL
TO ORDER
Flag
Salute
II.
ROLL
CALL
III.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
A.
CHAIRMAN
B.
VICE CHAIRMAN
IV.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A.
PUBLIC HEARING:
APPLICANT:
LOCATION:
PROJECT:
TENTATIVE TRACT 24026
LA QUINTA PARTNERS
SOUTHWEST OF THE INTERSECTION
OF DUNE PALMS ROAD AND
WESTWARD HO DRIVE
TO SUBDIVIDE A +32 ACRE
SITE INTO 117 FAMILY LOTS.
1. Staff Report
2. Public Comment
3. Commission Discussion
4. Hearing Closed
5. Motion for Commission Action
V. 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 and not Public
Hearing items.
BJ/AGENDA12.27
Persons wishing to address the Planning Commission should
use the form provided. Please complete one form for each
item you intend to address and submit the form to the
Planning Secretary 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.
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes of the regular
December 13, 1988.
VII. BUSINESS
A.
B.
VIII. OTHER:
Item:
Planning Commission meeting of
Specific Plan #85-006 - Oak
Tree West
Applicant: Landmark Land Company
Location: Generally one -quarter mile
south of Avenue 50, bounded by
Jefferson Street, Avenue 54,
the Heritage Club project,
Avenida Ultimo and the
easterly portion of the Duna
La Quinta project.
Request: First time extension request.
1. Staff Report
2. Commission Discussion
3. Motion for Commission Action
Item: Discussion of Garage Sale
Regulations
1. Staff Report
2. Commission Discussion
3. Motion for Commission Action
IX. ADJOURNMENT
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NOTE: THE DECEMBER 26, 1988, STUDY SESSION HAS BEEN
CANCELLED.
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MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION - CITY OF LA QUINTA
A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall
78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California
December 13, 1988
7:00 p.m.
I, CALL TO ORDER
A. The meeting was called to order at 7:02 P.M. by
Chairman Walling. The Flag Salute was led by
Commissioner Zelles.
II. ROLL CALL
A. Chairman Walling requested the roll call.
Present: Commissioners Zelles, Moran, and Chairman
Walling.
Chairman Walling moved to excuse Commissioners
Steding and Bund. Commissioner Moran seconded the
motion. Unanimously approved.
B. Staff Present: Planning Director Murrel Crump.
III, PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT - None
V. CONSENT CALENDAR
VI.
A motion was made by Commissioner Moran and
seconded by Commissioner Bund to approve the
Minutes of November 22, 1988. Unanimously approved.
BUSINESS ITEMS
Chairman Walling brought Business Item A before the
Commission at this time. The Business Item was as
follows:
A. Redevelopment Project Area No. 2.
1. Mr. Dave Meyer of Rosenow Spevacek Group,
Inc., consultant to the Redevelopment Agency,
made a presentation to the Commission. A
copy of said report is on file in the
Planning and Development Department.
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2. Commissioner Moran questioned Mr. Meyer regarding
the City of Indio's concern regarding the EIR.
Mr. Meyer stated that most of the information they
are requesting will be addressed in the future as
projects are implemented. In addition, he felt
the information they were seeking at present went
beyond the scope of the EIR written for the
Redevelopment Plan.
3. Chairman Walling questioned how our community
and other cities had been notified and if
anyone had responded. Mr. Meyer stated
notification up to this point, had been by
publications in the newspapers. Those that
own property within the project area will
receive a certified letter relative to the
joint City Council/Redevelopment Agency
public hearing, sometime in late January or
early February.
4. Commissioner Zelles questioned how the
response from Indio would hold up the
proceedings. Mr. Meyer asked their attorney
to address this question. Mr. Ron Van
Blarcom with Stradling, Yocca, Carlson and
Rauth law firm, special council to the
agency. He stated that the response merely
goes with the document as a response. The
Staff wil.. make attempts to work with Indio
to solve their concerns. Following further
discussion it was stated that the function of
the Planning Commission in this matter is to
determine, 1.) if the Redevelopment Plan is
consistent with the General Plan and, 2.)
review the EIR to see that it is complete.
5. Commissioner Moran moved to adopt Planning
Commission Resolution No. 88-030 recommending
to the City Council Redevelopment Project
Area No. 2 and associated EIR with the
findings that the project is consistent with
the General Plan and that the EIR is
sufficient to be certified. Following a roll
call vote, passed unanimously.
B. Tentative Tract No. 21555, Bar Con Development,
Dennis Freeman, Parc La Quinta on Washington
Street, for a modification of Condition 411,
regarding a full turn movement (median break)
access to Washington Street.
1. Planning Director Murrel Crump presented the
Staff report, a copy of which is on file ir.
the Planning and Development Department.
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2. Mr. Erwin Gold, representing Bar Con Development
stated that they would like to have a permanent
break and would be speaking with City Engineer
Frank Reynolds regarding that request, but would
accept the provision for a temporary opening at
this time.
3. Commissioner Moran moved to approve the
request for the modification of Condition #11
regarding full turn movement access to
Washington as recommended by Staff.
Commissioner Zelles seconded the motion.
Unanimously passed.
C. Plot Plan No. 88-403 and Setback Adjustment No.
88-003, Palm Royale Development Corporation,
located at the southeast corner of Fred Waring
Drive and Washington Street. A request for a
maintenance building within the Palm Royale project
to be located in the southeast corner of the
development; a request in the reduction in the
required front yard setback from 50 feet to 30 feet.
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. Chairman Walling questioned closure of one
driveway opening (the northern access rather
than the southern access). It was suggested
that a Condition #17 be added that should any
method of operation change, it would require
Planning and Development Department review
and approval.
3. Mr. Reza Dadashi, representing Palm Royale
Development, Inc., spoke regarding the access
points, and the type of activities that will
be taking place in the building. Discussion
continued regarding these topics.
4. Commissioner Zelles moved to approve Setback
Adjustment #88-003 subject conditions.
Commissioner Moran seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Zelles moved to approve Plot
Plan #88-403 according to the findings and
subject to conditions (adding Conditior.
#17). Commissioner Moran seconded the
motion. Passed unanimously.
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VII.
D. Plot Plan #88-386 and Variance #87-005, Rick Johnson
Construction for the property located at 77-836
Montezuma. A request for an extension of time for
Variance #87-005 and Plot Plan #87-386.
1. Planning Director Murrel Crump presented the
information presented in the Staff report, a
copy of which is on file in the Planning and
Development Department.
2. Discussion followed concerning options to
bring the plan in consistency with the
Village Plan.
3. Commissioner Zelles moved to continue the
request, and give the Applicant the
opportunity to redesign the building in
conformance with the Village Specific Plan.
Commissioner Moran seconded the motion and it
carried unanimously.
OTHER
A. Consideration of fences in the Cove area; letter
from Ann Young, President of the La Quinta Cove
Association.
1. Murrel Crump presented background information
to the Commission. A copy of the information
is on file in the Planning and Development
Department.
2. Ann Young, La Quinta Cove Association spoke
regarding the concerns of the Association with
regard to the design and materials used to
construct fences.
3. Following discussion it was recommended that
more information was needed and should be
presented to the Commission at a study
session.
B. Consideration of a possible General Plan Amendment,
resulting from the Medium and High Density
Residential Land Use Study.
1. By minute motion it was requested that Staff
schedule hearings to consider certain
amendments to the General Plan. Chairman
Walling moved and Commissioner Moran
seconded, passed unanimously.
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VII. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Moran and seconded by
Commissioner Zelles to adjourn to a regular meeting on
December 27, 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 8:20 P.M.
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STAFF REPORT
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
DATE: DECEMBER 27, 1988
APPLICANT/
OWNER: LA QUINTA PARTNERS/LA QUINTA DUNES
CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
PROJECT: TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 24026; REQUEST TO
SUBDIVIDE + 32 ACRES INTO 117 SINGLE-FAMILY LOTS
LOCATION: SOUTHWEST CORNER OF WESTWARD HO DRIVE AND DUNE
PALMS ROAD (SEE ATTACHMENT NO. 1)
GENERAL PLAN
DESIGNATION: HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (8-16 DU/AC)
EXISTING
ZONING: R-1 (ONE FAMILY DWELLING)
ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSIDERATIONS: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 88-106 WAS PREPARED
FOR THIS APPLICATION. THE INITIAL STUDY
INDICATED THAT POSSIBLE SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS MAY
OCCUR DUE TO THE PROPOSAL, BUT MITIGATION
MEASURES MADE A PART OF THE PROJECT WILL REDUCE
THESE IMPACTS TO AN INSIGNIFICANT LEVEL;
THEREFORE, A NEGATIVE DECLARATION HAS BEEN
PREPARED.
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION: A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP APPLICATION HAS BEEN FILED
TO SUBDIVIDE THE +32-ACRE SITE INTO 117
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS INTENDED FOR SALE,
WITH A PUBLIC STREET SYSTEM (REFER TO ATTACHMENT
NO. 2).
NET DENSITY: 3.99 UNITS PER ACRE (NET ACREAGE = 29.41 ACRES)
LOT SIZES: MINIMUM LOT SIZE = 7,200 SQUARE FEET (7200 SQUARE
FOOT MINIMUM REQUIRED - SEE CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL)
DRAINAGE
CONSIDERATIONS: ON -SITE STORM WATER DRAINAGE WILL BE DESIGNED TO
FLOW INTO THE WHITEWATER CHANNEL.
CIRCULATION: PUBLIC STREETS PROPOSED. TWO PERMANENT ENTRANCES
ARE PROVIDED, ONE FROM WESTWARD HO DRIVE AND THE
OTHER FROM DUNE PALMS ROAD. THE ENTRANCE ON DUNE
PALMS ROAD ALIGNS WITH THE NORTHERN ENTRANCE OF
THE EXISTING MOBILE HOME PARK TO THE EAST. A
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FUTURE DEVELOPMENT ACCESS LINK TO THE WEST HAS
BEEN IDENTIFIED (SOUTHWEST CORNER).
INTERNAL CIRCULATION CONSISTS OF CUL-DE-SAC
STREETS SERVED BY A COLLECTOR STREET.
OFF -SITE
CIRCULATION: WESTWARD HO DRIVE - DESIGNATED AS A COLLECTOR AT
64.72 FEET OF RIGHT-OF-WAY .
DUNE PALMS ROAD - DESIGNATED AS A SECONDARY
ARTERIAL AT 88 FEET TOTAL RIGHT-OF-WAY.
ANALYSIS:
1. Environmental Considerations - Environmental Assessment
No. 88-106 considered the environmental impacts which
would be associated with development of Tentative Tract
24026. It was determined that the potential significant
impacts identified in the initial study could be
mitigated to a level of insignificance; therefore, a
Negative Declaration has been prepared for adoption.
2. Permanent access for Tentative Tract 24026 will be
taken at two points one on Westward Ho Drive and the
other Dune Palms Road. The Applicant has also allowed
for an access link to the presently undeveloped, property
to the west of this subdivision.
The County Fire Marshal has indicated the number of
access points provided is acceptable.
3. Maintenance and Common Areas - The City currently
requires on -site storm water retention for all projects
or provide other technically acceptable means of storm
water conveyance. The Applicant proposes to drain
on -site storm water to the Whitewater Channel.
The proposed landscape buffer provided along Westward Ho
Drive and Dune Palms Road will be maintained either by a
homeowners association or by the establishment of a
landscape maintenance district. A proposed condition has
been prepared to reflect these options.
4. Parkland Dedications - Chapter 13.24, Article II, of
the La Quinta Municipal Code sets forth requirements for
parkland dedications (see Attachment No. 4). Based on
this Chapter, 1.03 acres of parkland are required to be
dedicated or assessed to secure an in -lieu fee.
5. General Plan Consistency - The property is currently
designated High Density Residential. However, a City
initiated General Plan Amendment is in process which would
designate the property as Low Density Residential. Therefore,
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approval of this subdivision must be made contigent upon the
contemplated General Plan Amendment.
6. Approval of Housing Units - The subdivider has not yet
decided when, and by whom single family dwellings will be
built. A condition has been drafted allowing for review
prior to issuance of building permits of dwelling
elevations and floor plans. In either instance whether
the subdivision is developed by individual lot builders
or as a larger undertaking with specific product types.
FINDINGS:
Findings for Tentative Tract Map No. 24026 can be found in the
attached draft Planning Commission Resolution 88-
RECOMMENDATION:
1. By adoption of attached Planning Commission Resolution,
No. 88- recommend to the City Council concurrence
with the environmental analysis, and approval of
Tentative Tract Map No. 24026, subject to the attached
conditions.
Attachments:
1. Vicinity Map
2. Tentative Tract Map 24026
3. Map of general access/developments in North La Quinta
4. Resolution 88-
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 88-
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FINDINGS, CONCURRENCE WITH THE
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS AND APPROVAL OF
TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 24026 TO ALLOW THE
CREATION OF A 117 LOT RESIDENTIAL
SUBDIVISION ON A + 32 ACRE SITE.
CASE NO. TT 24026 - LA QUINTA PARTNERS
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La
Quinta, California, did, on the 27th day of December, 1988,
hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider the request of
La Qu-inta Partners to subdivide 32+ acres into single-family
development lots for sale, generally located at the southwest
corner of Westward Ho Drive and Dune Palms Road, more
particularly described as:
PARCEL 1: A PORTION OF THE WEST HALF OF
THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF
SECTION 29, TSS, R7W, S.B.B.M.
AND
PARCEL 2: A PORTION OF THE EAST HALF OF
THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF
SECTION 29, TSS, R7E, S.B.B.M.
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 Public Hearing,
considering all testimony and arguments,
interested persons desiring to be heard,
Commission did find the following facts and
the approval of said tentative tract map:
upon hearing and
if any, of all
said Planning
reasons to justify
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1. That Tentative Tract No. 24026, as conditionally
approved, is generally consistent with the goals,
policies and intent of the La Quinta General Plan for
land use density, (when the City initiated General Plan
Amendment is adopted), unit type, circulation
requirements, R-I zoning district development standards,
and design requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance.
The approval as contemplated herein will not become
effective until and unless the City General Plan is
amended to designate the subject property as "Low
Density Residential".
2. That the subject site has a rolling topography
because of the sand dunes, with the overall slope
going from the northern to the southeastern side of
the property. The proposed circulation design and
single-family lot layouts, as conditioned, are,
therefore, suitable for the proposed land division.
3. That the design of Tentative Tract Map No. 24026
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 No. 24026
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 No. 24026, as
conditioned, provides for adequate maintenance of
the landscape buffer areas along Westward Ho Drive
and Dune Palms Road.
7. That the proposed Tentative Tract No. 24026, as
conditioned, provides impact mitigation for storm
water, park needs, and noise intrusion.
8. That general impacts from the proposed tract were
considered within the MEA prepared and adopted in
conjunction with the La Quinta General Plan.
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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;
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
matter;
2. That it does hereby confirm the determination in
Environmental Assessment No. 88-106, relative to
the environmental concerns for this tentative tract;
3. That it does hereby recommend approval of the
subject Tentative Tract Map No. 24026 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 27th day of
December, 1988, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
JOHN WALLING, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
MURREL CRUMP, PLANNING DIRECTOR
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 88-
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 24026
DECEMBER 27, 1988
A. GENERAL CONDITIONS OF APPROV
1. Tentative Tract Map No. 24026 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 two years
after the effective date unless approved for extension
pursuant to the City of La Quinta Land Division
Ordinance, or a development agreement exists which
identifies a longer approval time period.
3. This approval shall not be effective until or unless the
property is designated Low Density Residential by City
adoption of a General Plan Amendment.
4. The Applicant acknowledges that the City is considering 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.
5. The developer shall retain a qualified archaeologist
immediately upon discovery of any archaeological remains
or artifacts and employ appropriate mitigation measures
during project development.
6. 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.
Traffic and Circulation
7. The Applicant shall construct street improvements to the
requirements of the City Engineer and the La Quinta
Municipal Code, as follows:
(a) Westward Ho Drive shall be constructed to City
standards for a 72-foot right-of-way width
(Collector), with a five-foot sidewalk, and
two -percent cross slope to centerline, plus joins.
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(b) Dune Palms Road shall be constructed to City
standards for an 88-foot right-of-way width
(Secondary Arterial), with a curb -to -curb width of
64 feet, with a five-foot sidewalk and one and
one-half percent cross slope to centerline, plus
joins. Dune Palms Road shall be designed for
ultimate grade from Westward Ho Drive to the
Whitewater Channel, and constructed adjacent to
Tract 24026, and further as necessary for
reasonable transitions and surface drainage
requirements.
(c) The interior public street system shall be designed
pursuant to the approved Exhibit A (tract map) for
TT 24026, with a six-foot sidewalk and two -percent
slope. Cul-de-sacs shall be designed for a 50-foot
right-of-way with 36-foot width curb -to -curb and a
5 foot utility easement on both sides of the street.
Any variations in the approved street system design
sections shall be subject to review and approval by
the Public Works Department.
B. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO BE FULFILLED PRIOR TO FINAL MAP
APPROVAL.
8. Prior to final map approval by the City Council, the
Applicant shall submit a proposal to the Planning
Commission, for recommendation to the City Council, for
meeting parkland dedication requirements as set forth in
Section 13.24.030, La Quinta Municipal Code. The
proposal for dedication, fee -in -lieu, or combination
thereof shall be based upon a dedication requirement of
1.03 acres, as determined in accordance with said Section.
9. 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.
10. 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.
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11. The subdivider shall make provisions for maintenance of
the landscape buffers area via one of the following
methods prior to final map approval:
a. Subdivider shall consent to the formation of a
maintenance district under Chapter 26 of the
Improvement Act of 1911 (Streets & Highways Code,
Section 5820 et seq.) or the Lighting and
Landscaping Act of 1972 (Streets & Highway Code
22600 et seq.) to implement maintenance of all
improved landscape buffer areas. It is understood
and agreed that the developer/Applicant shall pay
all costs of maintenance for said improved areas
until such time as tax revenues are received from
assessment of the real property.
b. 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
homeowner's 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.
The common facilities to be maintained are the 10
foot perimeter parkway lots along Westward Ho Drive
and Dune Palms Road.
12. 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.
Gradinq and Drainage
13. The Applicant shall submit a grading plan that is
prepared by a registered civil engineer who will be
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 acceptance of the work. Certification
at the final grade stage and verification of pad
elevations is also required prior to final approval of
grading construction.
14. 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.
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15. 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.
16. Any earthwork on contiguous properties requires written
authorization from the owner(s) (slope easement) in a
form acceptable to the City Engineer.
Traffic and Circulation
17. Applicant shall comply with the following requirements of
zhe 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. The Applicant shall provide such reasonable cash
deposit and/or other security for the payment of
costs for the installation of street name signs by
the City.
d. The Applicant/Developer shall be responsible for
submitting a plan and constructing a low water
crossing over the Whitewater Channel. The plan
must be prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer and
subject to review/approval by the City Engineer and
C.V.W.D. prior to construction. The Registered
Civil Engineer, who prepared the plan is required
to supervise the construction and to certify that
the crossing is constructed as per the approved
plan. This certification is required prior to
acceptance of the work.
18. Applicant shall dedicate, with recordation of the tract
map, access rights to Westward Ho Drive and Dune Palms
Road for all individual parcels which front or back-up to
those rights -of -way.
Tract Design
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19. A minimum 10-foot landscaped setback shall be provided
along Westward Ho Drive and Dune Palms Road. 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. 12, unless an alternate method is
approved by the Planning and Development Department.
20. 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 dwelling lot size to
be recorded in a final map shall be 7,200 square feet.
Walls, Fencing, Screening and Landscaping
21. 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.
22. 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 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.
23. Prior to final map approval, the subdivider shall submit
criteria to be used for landscaping of all individual lot
front yards and the street side of all corner lots. At a
minimum, the criteria shall provide for two trees along
the street frontage (each), and an irrigation system.
C. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO BE FULFILLED PRIOR TO THE
ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS.
24. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for
construction of any building or use contemplated by this
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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.
25. 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.
26. 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
27. If a specific dwelling product is envisioned or if groups
of lots are sold to builders, prior to the issuance
building permits, the Applicant/Builder shall submit
complete detailed architectural elevations for all units.
The Planning Commission shall review and approve
elevations as an agenda Business Item. Basic
architectural standards shall be included as part of the
C.C. & R's.
TRAFFIC AND CIRCULATION
28. The Applicant shall pay a proportionate share (1/4) of
all fees necessary for signalization costs at the corner
of Westward Ho Drive and Dune Palms Road, as determined
by the City Engineer.
29. The termination point of the street shown as Lot "H" on
Exhibit A (Tentative Tract Map), shall be provided with a
temporary turnaround to the satisfaction of the Public
Works Department.
PUBLIC SERVICES AND UTILITIES
30. The Applicant shall comply with the requirements of the
City Fire Marshal.
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31. 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.
32. All utilities will be installed 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.
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STAFF REPORT
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
DATE: DECEMBER 27, 1988
OWNER: LANDMARK LAND COMPANY
PROPOSAL: SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 85-006 (OAK TREE WEST): A
REQUEST TO EXTEND THE EXISTING APPROVAL
PURSUANT TO CONDITION #6 OF THE CONDITIONS
OF APPROVAL DATED OCTOBER 15, 1985.
LOCATION: GENERALLY ONE -QUARTER MILE SOUTH OF AVENUE
50, BOUNDED BY JEFFERSON STREET, AVENUE 54,
THE HERITAGE CLUB PROJECT, AVENIDA ULTIMO
AND THE EASTERLY PORTION OF THE DUNA LA
QUINTA PROJECT (SEE ATTACHMENT W .
GENERAL PLAN
DESIGNATION: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (2-4 DU/AC); MEDIUM
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (4-8 DU/AC): SPECIAL
COMMERCIAL (REFER TO ATTACHMENT #2)•
EXISTING
ZONING: R-2 (MULTIPLE -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL): R-5 (OPEN
AREA COMBINING ZONE -RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENTS): C-P-S (SCENIC HIGHWAY
COMMERCIAL) (REFER TO ATTACHMENT #3).
ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSIDERATION: A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (CITY CASE
NO. 85-034; STATE CLEARING HOUSE NO.
85050112) WAS ADOPTED WITH THE ORIGINAL
APPROVAL, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS
OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(CEQA).
PURSUANT TO SECTION 15061 OF THE CEQA
GUIDELINES, STAFF HAS DETERMINED THAT THE
EXTENSION PROPOSAL IS EXEMPT FROM THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE ACT.
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION: THE OAK TREE WEST PROJECT WAS APPROVED TO
INCORPORATE THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS:
* 45 HOLES OF GOLF ON APPROXIMATELY 400
ACRES.
* 2245 SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS, OF VARYING
TYPES, ON ABOUT 449 ACRES.
* A 200 ROOM HOTEL, A 200,000 SQUARE FOOT
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL CENTER WITH
OFFICE/COMMERCIAL RETAIL USES, AND A
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25,000 SQUARE FOOT GOLF CLUBHOUSE, ALL ON
A TOTAL 36.5 ACRE SITE.
* A 200,000 SQUARE FOOT OFFICE COMMERCIAL
CENTER ON 3.5 ACRES.
* A PRIVATE GOLF CLUB FACILITY.
* 115 ACRES OF HILLSIDE (UNDEVELOPABLE), TO
REMAIN AS NATURAL OPEN SPACE.
BACKGROUND
The Oak Tree West Specific Plan was conditionally approved by
the La Quinta City Council on October 15, 1985 via adoption of
Resolution #85-83 (Attachment #4). Condition #6 allows that an
extension of up to three years may be approved by the Planning
Commission; the original approval period was for three years as
well. Although the initial approval period expired on October
15, 1988, the approval will remain in effect until a decision
is reached by the Planning Commission, due to the fact that the
request for extension was received well in advance of the
expiration date. To date, one of the golf courses (the Citrus
course) has been completed. Additionally, a temporary
clubhouse and course maintenance facility were approved in
1986, and those uses are established and operating. No parcel
or tract maps have been filed for this project.
ANALYSIS
1. Condition #6 reads as follows:
°16. Approval of this Specific Plan shall be limited to a
maximum time period of three (3) years by which time
the first phase tract (or parcel) maps shall be
approved and recorded, and construction in Phase I
shall have begun. Time extensions totaling not more
than three (3) additional years, submitted in
writing prior to the expiration of the approval, may
be approved by the Planning Commission."
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specific plan, this
limiting a specific
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was adopted on Novem
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is limited due to potential conflict
:he La Quinta General Plan, which was
ig process when Oak Tree West was
15, 1985 (the La Quinta General Plan
)er 19, 1985). Condition #6 implies
would be valid for three years, during
Lty noted in the condition would have
Because no parcel or tract maps have
:e, the extension is necessary to keep
in effect. In conjunction with the
request to extend the specific eian uyyLuva.L, -Lk-
1J
appropriate and reasonable to extend the approval to be
consistent with the La Quinta General Plan and to insure
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that the overall approval will be consistent with other
City policies and requirements.
2. The Planning Commission has options as to whether the
approval should be extended indefinitely (no time limit,
as with PGA West), or for the time period of three years,
as specified in the current Condition #6. Also, any time
limit could be tied to other activities occurring, if
desired.
3. The Oak Tree West Specific Plan is basically a conceptual
master plan for development, although it does give some
general development standards. As such, it does not
constitute a substantial development right; conversely,
formally documented detailed development standards might
be protected from additional regulation, (such as growth
control measures), with a development agreement. The
development standards of what might be described as a
"regulatory" specific plan act as a form of zoning, and
are enforced through subsequent development reviews. As
this is a conceptual specific plan, the requirements for
it's approval can be revised as part of the time
extension, due to it's non -vesting nature.
4. The following conditions should be revised in order to
justify an extension of this Specific Plan:
A. Existing Condition #4 may be deleted (refer to
revision of existing Condition #6).
B. Existing Condition #5 may be deleted as this is
required of any development approval.
C. Existing Condition #6 reads as follows:
"6. Approval of this Specific Plan shall be
limited to a maximum time period of three (3)
years by which time the first phase tract (or
parcel) maps shall be approved and recorded,
and construction in Phase I shall have begun.
Time extensions totaling not more than three
(3) additional years, submitted in writing
prior to the expiration of the approval, may
be approved by the Planning Commission."
Revise this condition as follows:
"Approval of Specific Plan 85-006 shall be valid
until December 27, 1990, but in any event, will not
become effective until the diminishment for
Agriculture Preserve #72 has been recorded. Also,
the initial phase parcel and/or tract map(s) shall
have been submitted to the Planning and Development
Department for processing prior to this date. Until
the approval is in effect no residential parcel or
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tract maps, plot plans or other development permits
shall be considered, unless it is determined by the
Planning and Development Department that certain
permits are necessary for continued maintenance of
the existing golf course areas. No less than 30
days prior to the referenced expiration date, the
Applicant/Developer shall submit a request for
extension, accompanied by a status and compliance
report on the project, as it relates to the approval
conditions. Subsequent time extensions may be
granted, as deemed appropriate, by the Planning
Commission."
This requirement sets a specific date for the
diminishment requirement and submittal of the first
phase mapping, and allows the Applicant the ability
to submit for extensions to comply with those items.
D. Existing Condition #7.b. reads as follows:
117.b. For that area over or adjacent to the interim
sewage treatment facility near Adams Street
and Calle Tampico, the reports shall consider
any additional necessary development/
construction preparation of the site due to
the possible saturated conditions."
Amend this condition as follows:
"For that area over or adjacent to the site of the
former sewage treatment facility near the Adams
Street extension and Calle Tampico, the reports
shall consider any additional necessary
development/construction preparation of the site due
to the presence of sewage sludge and uncompacted
fill."
This reflects the situation relating to the
abandoned interim sewage treatment plant along the
Adams Street alignment.
E. Amend existing Condition #13 to reflect "Planning
and Development Department".
F. Amend existing Condition #16 to provide for review
of the required water conservation plan by C.V.W.D.
as requested by that agency.
G. Existing Condition #17 reads as follows:
1117. Prior to the approval of final tract maps or
the issuance of grading plans, the
Applicant/Developer shall submit a grading
plan to the City Engineer for review and
approval which indicates the methods for the
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collection and retention of all drainage
on -site."
Amend this condition as follows:
"Prior to approval of final maps or issuance of
grading permits, the Applicant/Developer shall
submit a grading plan to the City Engineer for
review and approval, which indicates the methods for
collection and retention of all on -site drainage
from within the development, as well as historical
water runoff originating off -site from the west,
until such time that the latter can be disposed of
by means of a positive drainage system routing it
through or around the project."
This specifies the requirement that the Applicant
must address tributary drainage concerns as well as
those on -site.
H. Delete existing Condition #23, as the site is not
within the adopted Fringe -Toed Lizard mitigation fee
area.
I. Amend existing Condition #24, to change the
reference to the La Quinta General Plan from
"proposed" to "adopted".
J. Existing Condition #28 reads as follows:
1128. Development of areas designated for
office/commercial uses shall comply with
policies set forth in the new La Quinta
General Plan for the Special Commercial Land
Use Designation."
Amend this condition as follows:
"Development of areas designated for
office/commercial uses shall comply with policies
set forth in the La Quinta General Plan for the
Special Commercial Land Use designation."
K. Existing Condition #29 reads as follows:
"29. All gatehouses, access gates and other entries
shall provide for stacking space and other
design factors consistent with City standards."
Amend this condition as follows:
"All gatehouses, access gates and other entry areas
shall be subject to plot plan review by the Planning
and Development Department."
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L.
M.
Existing Condition #33 reads as follows;
"33. A master landscape standards plan, including
landscaping of perimeter setbacks and
rights• -of -way areas, shall be submitted for
City review and approval."
Revise this condition as follows:
"A master landscape standards plan, including
landscaping of perimeter setbacks, and right-of-way
areas shall be submitted to the Planning and
Development Department for review. The plan shall
require acceptance by the Riverside County
Agricultural Commission office, will final approval
be granted by the City Council upon recommendation
of the Planning Commission."
Existing Condition #34 reads as follows:
1134. Applicant shall dedicate to the City a site
for a neighborhood park consistent with the
Open Space plan of the proposed La Quinta
General Plan with the location and size to be
approved by the Planning Commission and City
Council (neighborhood parks range in size
between 5 to 10 acres, with an average size of
7-1/2 acres), or the Applicant shall agree on
other alternate methods to secure park land in
the general vicinity of this project."
Amend this condition as follows:
"At time of submittal of the initial tract or parcel
map to the City, the Applicant/Developer shall
present a program for the reservation/designation of
a neighborhood park site. Required fees or land
reservation for this project shall be based upon
dedication of 6.56 acres, consistent with the
provisions of the La Quinta General Plan and park
dedication requirements of the Subdivision
Ordinance. The parkland compliance proposal shall
be subject to approval by the City Council upon
recommendation of the Planning Commission."
This revision sets a specific size requirement,
based upon a 1 acre per 1,000 population standard
set forth in the General Plan which stipulates a
variable standard of between 1 and 5 acres per 1000
population. This standard is reduced from 3 acres
per 1,000 population, as contained in the
Subdivision Regulations, due to the fact that there
is a significant amount of on -site recreational
opportunity via the golf course facilities. Based
upon the Subdivision Ordinance standard, 19.68 acres
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N.
would be required, and due to the potential for
changes in total unit count and the on -site private
recreation available, this standard is not deemed to
be appropriate for application to this particular
development.
Existing Condition #39 reads as follows:
1139. The developer shall comply with the following
requirements for public roadway and bridge
improvements in accordance with the La Quinta
General Plan and City standards and
requirements in effect at the time of
construction:
a. Construct full -width improvements to
Avenue 52 between Jefferson Street and
the project's west boundary contiguous to
the project.
b. Install half -width improvements to
Jefferson Street contiguous to the
project boundary.
C. Dedicate necessary rights -of -way for
roadway and utility purposes along Avenue
52 and 54 and Jefferson Street to provide
for improvements i accordance with the
standards of the La Quinta General Plan.
d. Improve and widen the existing Jefferson
Street bridge over the Coachella Canal in
accordance with the La Quinta General
Plan and the requirements of the City
Engineer.
e. Install full -width improvements to a
two-lane, local street with 60-foot
right-of-way along the current alignment
of Adams Street between Avenue 50 and
Avenue 52, or along an alternate route as
approved by the City (i.e., Tampico
between Calle Rondo and Washington
Street). These improvements shall be
constructed no later than January, 1987.
Applicant shall coordinate efforts with
the City in order to facilitate
completion of the entire access link
prior to opening of the new school on
Avenue 50.
f. Install transition roadway improvements
adjacent to the site in accordance with
the City standards and the requirements
of the City Engineer.
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g. The Applicant shall submit road striping
and traffic control device plans to the
City Engineer for review and approval."
Revise this condition as follows:
10The Applicant/Developer shall comply with the
following requirements for public roadway and bridge
requirements, in accordance with the La Quinta
General Plan and City standards and requirements in
effect at the time of construction:
a. Construct full -width improvements for Avenue
52 between Jefferson Street and the project's
west boundary contiguous to the project.
b. Install 1/2-width improvements to Jefferson
Street contiguous to the project boundary.
C. Dedicate necessary rights -of -way for roadway
and utility purposes along Avenue 52 and 54
and Jefferson Street to provide for
improvements in accordance with the standards
of the La Quinta General Plan.
d. Improve and widen the existing Jefferson
Street bridge over the Coachella Canal in
accordance with the La Quinta General Plan and
the requirements of the City Engineer.
e. Installation of full -width improvements to a
two-lane local street (60' right-of-way) along
the approved right-of-way realignment of Adams
Street, between the current east terminus of
Calle Tampico, and Avenue 50 at its
intersection with Park Street. Installation
of this roadway shall be required as a
condition to approval of any tract, parcel map
or other development application, but in any
case, construction shall be substantially
complete no later than December 27, 1990, or
this specific plan approval shall become null
and void and of no effect whatsoever. The
ultimate design shall include bikeway
provisions, subject to final approval by the
Planning and Development Department and the
City Engineer.
f. Install transition roadway improvements
adjacent to the site in accordance with City
standards and the requirements of the City
Engineer.
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g. The Applicant/Developer shall submit road
striping and traffic control device plans to
the City Engineer for review and approval."
The primary focus for this change is the connection
of Avenue 50 with Tampico. Right-of-way has been
dedicated and accepted for the realignment; however,
construction had not started as of January , 1987,
as per the original condition. To date, no further
progress has been made. The changes to Condition
39.e. place a similar time restriction on the
Applicant (i.e., a "second chance" for compliance),
and is tied to a voiding of the specific plan's
approval.
O. Existing Condition #40 reads as follows:
1140. The Applicant shall install a raised center
median island, including landscaping and
irrigation, as part of road improvements where
required by Municipal road standards and the
La Quinta General Plan."
Revise this condition as follows:
"The Applicant/Developer shall make provision for
installation, or install, raised center median
islands, including landscape and irrigation.
Medians shall be required as part of the
corresponding road improvement requirements for this
project. Where full width improvements are not
required, appropriate performance guarantees may be
secured, subject to approval by the City Engineer."
This revision allows the Applicant to bond for
median improvements, so as to avoid segmented road
improvements which could cause unsafe and
inconvenient conditions.
P. Existing Condition #44 reads as follows:
1144. In order to facilitate mitigation of
cumulative traffic impacts of these and other
area projects, the City shall establish a
traffic improvement needs monitoring program.
This program will undertake biannual traffic
count studies to determine if warrants are met
for major roadway improvements. Upon
determination of needs, the City may initiate
projects to meet those needs."
Revise this condition as follows:
"The Applicant/Developer shall prepare a traffic
study one year after building permit issuance for
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the initial phase of units (excluding model homes).
The traffic study shall include traffic generated
from the total Oak Tree West project (i.e., any
permitted residential units, club houses, future
residential developments, hotel) and shall contain
percentages associated with each impact/
improvement. Should the results of the study
indicate that traffic signals are warranted, the
Applicant/Developer shall pay its share of the
signal cost based upon the percentages identified in
the traffic study. A letter of credit shall be
provided, prior to the issuance of further
Certificates of Occupancy, in an amount recommended
by the City Engineer to ensure that the traffic
study and installation of the traffic signals will
be provided. Should the required traffic study
indicate that the signal warrants are not met, the
Applicant/Developer shall conduct annual warrant
studies to determine when the signals are needed.
Upon the need for the signals, the
Applicant/Developer shall participate in its share
of the signal costs as noted above.
The Applicant/Developer shall
24-hour traffic count program,
road and intersection with
triggered when threshold values
Applicant/Developer shall pay
improvement required based upon
traffic generation impact as
percentages in the above mentior
pay for an annual
for each impacted
roadway improvements
are reached. The
for its share of the
its project related
identified by the
ed traffic study.
The implementation of this condition shall be
administered by the City Engineer, acting upon his
technical discretion."
This condition is the same as that imposed on the
PGA West Hotel Amendment, and reflects a more
specific program than the original condition.
Q. Amend existing Condition #46 to add sub -condition
#46.C., relating to landscape and irrigation plan
review by C.V.W.D.
R. Revise existing Condition #48 to delete reference to
school mitigation agreements approved by the City
Council, as these are no longer appropriate.
S. Amend existing Condition #57 to reflect "Planning
and Development Department".
T. Delete the reference to credits against the
Infrastructure Fee in existing Condition #58.
U. Existing Condition #59 reads as follows:
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"59. Applicant shall submit a phasing plan to the
City for review and approval. Of particular
importance in this phasing plan is the
determination of need and scheduling for major
public facilities and improvements."
Revise this condition as follows:
"Prior to any final parcel or tract map approvals,
the Applicant shall submit a phasing plan to the
Planning and Development Department for review and
approval by the Planning Commission and City
Council. Specifically, this plan shall address
scheduling for the major off -site improvements as
required."
V. Renumber the revised conditions accordingly.
5. Based solely on the procedural requirements for extension
specific plan, no public hearing is required. However,
due to the necessary revisions to the conditions, a formal
action on the extension should be taken through adoption
of a resolution. Also, a notice of decision and action
taken should be filed with the City Council for their
consent and acceptance.
120VI-014NO .`I
Findings can be found in the attached Planning Commission
Resolution 88-
RECOMMENDATION
That the Planning Commission adopt Resolution #88-
authorizing an extension of time for Specific Plan #88-006, Oak
Tree West, subject to revised conditions of approval.
Attachments: 1. Location Map
2. General Plan Land Use
3. Existing Zoning
4. City Council Resolution #85-33, adopting
the Oak Tree West Specific Plan
5. Resolution #88- with revised
conditions of approval
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REES0LUTION NO. 85-83
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING, WITH CONDITIONS,
SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 85-006 ("OAR TREE WEST") FOR
CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE CITY.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has recommended approval of
Specific Plan No. 85-006 pursuant to Government Code Section 65500 et sec
of the California Planning and Zoning Law and has transmitted the same tc
the City Council in compliance with Section 65502 of said law; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has held at least one public hearing on
Specific Plan No. 85-006, as required by Section 65503 of the California
Planning and Zoning Law; and
WHEREAS, the Specific Plan, as amended, is consistent with the new
La Quinta General Plan as recommended for approval by the Planning
Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Specific Plan is consistent with the adopted La Quinta
Redevelopment Project No. 1 plan; and
WHEREAS, development of the project, as amended and in accordance
with the conditions of approval, will be compatible with existing and
anticipated area development; and
WHEREAS, the project will be provided with adequate utilities and
public services to ensure public health and safety; and
WHEREAS, although the project could have a significant adverse impac
on the environment, the mitigation measures agreed to by the Applicant ar
incorporated into the conditions of approval will mitigate those project
impacts to levels of insignificance; and
WHEREAS, cumulative and unavoidable impacts were previously addresse
within the Statement of Overriding Considerations adopted with the La Qui
Redevelopment Project No. 1 of which this Specific Plan is a portion.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
La Quinta does hereby adopt Specific Plan No. 85-006, as amended, a copy
of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference,
for certain property in and adjacent to the City, subject to Conditions
1-59 as listed in attached "Exhibit 1", Conditions of Approval - Specific
Plan No. 85-006", which Exhibit is incorporated herein as though set fort
at length.
RESOLUTION NO. 85- 83
APPROVED and ADOPTED this 15th day of October-, 1985, by the
following Note:
AYES: Council Members Allen, Bohnenberger, Pena and Mayor Cox.
NOES: Council Member Wolff.
ABSENT: None.
ATTEST:
CITY L RK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY TORN
MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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EXHIBIT 1: RESOLUTION *85-83
SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 85-006
OCAK 7M WEST"
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1. 7he developer shall coriply with wised Fhibit W (dated August, 1985), the
Specific Plan Document for Specific Plan No. 85-006 and the following conditions,
which conditions shall take precedence in the event of any conflicts with the
provisions of the Specific Plan.
2. 7he developer shall ecimPly with the mitigation measures contained within the
Negative Declaration for Environmental Assessment No. 85-034 Mich are incorporate
into the conditions of approval for Specific Plan No. 85-006 and utdch are denoted
by an asterisk ( * ) in these conditions of approval.
3. Developrent of this project shall be in accordance with the provisions of the
La Quinta Redevelopment Project No. 1 plan and the la Quinta General Plan.
4. Prior to this approval becoming effective, the Applicant shall apply for and
receive approval of an amendment to Specific Plan No. 83-001, "Duna La Quinta",
deleting that portion which is contained within the boundaries of Specific Plan
No. 85-006, "oak Tree West" and shall receive approval of a dimini&went of
Agricultural Preserve No. 72 as set forth in the application now on file.
5. Prior to the issuance of a pemnit for establishment of any use contemplated by thi
approval, the Applicant shall first obtain any required zoning and land division
approvals in accordance with the requirements of the Mmicipal Land Use and Land
Division ordinances.
6. Approval of this Specific Plan shall be limited to a maximum time period of three
(3) years by which time the first phase tract (or parcel) maps shall be approved
and recorded, and construction in Phase I shall have begun. Time extensions totes
not more than three (3) additional Years, submitted in writing prior to the expiry
tion of the approval, may be approved by the Planning dammuission.
Soils/Geology
* 7. Prior to approval of final maps or issuance of grading permits, the Applicant sha
submit soils reports and more detailed site specific geotechnical reports to the
City Engineer for review and approval. In addition to establishing engineering
design para¢>setexs for development of the site, the reports shall specifically
address the following concerns:
a. Fbr those areas adjacent to or on the toes of the slopes of the Santa Rosa
Mmmtains, the geotechnical reports shall determine natural slope stability
and potential hazards from falling rock or tumbling boulders.
b. F'or that area over or adjacent to the interim sewage treatment facility near
Adams Street and Calle Tampico, the reports shall consider any additional
necessary development/construction preparation of the site due to the possibl
saturated conditions.
c. For multi -story structures, the reports shall address special design or
construction due to the soil and seismic eonditions0
* 8. the Applicant shall comply with the latest Uniform Building Codes, as adopted by
the city of La Quinta and in effect at the time of issuance of the building permi
The appropriate seismic design criteria will depend upon the type and use of the
proposed structure and the recommendations of the approved site specific geotechn
and soils reports.
SPOW PLAN ND. 85-006 - HMSED =MrrMB OF APPFOM
Octrber 15, 1985
Rage 2.
* 9. All development, including golf course construction, shall comply with the city'
adopted Hillside Development Omlinarnoe.
Airguali
* 10. Prior to the submittal of any tentative parcel or tract maps or the issuance of
grading permits, the Applicant shall submit a omprehensive blowing dust wand sa
mitigation plan on the entire site to the Omm vdty Development bamat for
review and approval. This plan shall include, but not be limited to, comidera
of the following means to minimize blowing sand and dust: implementation of tkni
Building Code requirements, development phasing, retention of existing trees, c
nation of interim gro xkxwer or crops, and the use of water trucks and spru*1
syste:nns.
• 11. All future development shall comply with the resolutions outlined in Ch%Yter 19
of the 'Swtheast Desert Air Basin Oontrol Strategy", February, 1980 (a revisic
to the State Inplementation Plan). Specifically, all future development must
comply with the requirements of the following plans:
a. Air Quality Management Plan, Southeast Desert Air Basin, Riverside County,
b. Air resources Board resolution 79-79, Novemiber 1979.
C. Air resources staff report, October, 1979.
* 12. At the time of submittal of tentative tract maps or plot plans, the Applicant n:
deronstrate that the proposed use include provisions for non -automotive means
transportation within the project site as a means of reducing denoe an pri
automobiles. This may include golf cart path systems, bicycle and pedestrian
systems, and other similar systems consistent with the Specific Plan.
* 13. Specific project designs shall encourage the use of public transit by providinc
for on -site bus shelters as required by the Ommmity Development Director and
consistent with the requirements of local transit districts and the Specific P7
* 14. The Applicant shall ervm age and support the use of Su aline van/bus service
/Dial -A -Ride/ jitneys between the project site, focal airports (e.g., Palm Spri
2wmmal) , and other regional land uses.
Wdroloy/Water conservation
* 15. Prior to the approval of final maps or the issuance of grading permits, the
Applicant shall submit a hydrology study to the City Engineer for review and
approval, which indicates the means and design for protectuwj the proposed
development from flooding by 100-year stooks. 2us plan shall be consistent v
the purposes of any similar plans of the la Quinta redevelopment Agency and the
Coachella Valley Water District then in effect for flood protection.
* 16. Prior to the approval of building permits, the Applicant shall prepare a water
conservation plan which shall include consideration of:
ABC PLAN ND. 95-006 - REVIM) COrIDITICNS OF APPROVAL
October 150 1985
Page 3.
a. Methods to minimize the of inter, including water saving
features inhooarporated into the design of the stncturps, the use of
drought tolerant and lair -water usage landscaping materials, and program
to increase the effectiveness of Lu dscape and golf course irrigation, as
reoaimranded by the State Depariznerht of later pawares.
b. Methods for maximizing grourAeter recharge, including the construction
of groundwater recharge facilities.
c. Methods for minimizing the amotmt of gromdwater used for on -site irrigat
including the use of reclaimed water from sewage treatment facilities and
the use of irrigation water from the Coachella Canal, shall be considered
where feasible.
* 17. prior to the approval of final tract maps or the issuance of grading plans, t]
AMlicant shall submit a grading plan to the City Engineer for review and app
which indicates the methods for the collection and retention of all drainage i
Flora and Fauna
* 19. Landscaping materials should employ plant materials native to the Coachella v�
desert habitats and surrauhding desert to the mmciman degree practical.
* 19. Pends constructed in the golf course should include patches of appropriate rid
species to increase the habitat value of these pools.
* 20. Drip irrigatiaon should be used to the extent practical to minimize the establ;
of weedy vegetation.
* 21. Developtent should be avoided above the ousting flood control dike at the ba
the bajada habitat; however, limited is may be allowed if designed
manner sensitive to the habitat. (7he southerly edge of the northwest quarte
Section S. TES, R7E, OWL)
* 22. The project shall be designed to discourage human access to the bajada and ra
slope habitat types, as identified in the biological report pan
by LM, I=. (Deoember, 1984) .
* 23. Prior to approval of final maps, the issuance of grading permits or the distort
of land in the mesquite sand dune area in the northerly portion of the site, ti
Applicant shall pay the established mitigation fee for the impacts on the Coact
Walley Fringe -Toed Lizard for that area determined by the Department of Fish ar
Game to be the habitat area of this endangered species.
Noise
24. Prior to the approval of tentative tract maps or the issuance of building pen
the Applicant shal1 submit site specific noise studies in accordance with the
proposed La Quinta General plan Noise Standards as follows:
a. All uses located within 2800 feet of the centerline of major streets.
b. For all non-residential use proposed for areas within a 1000-foot radius
of designated residential uses.
SPFCV7C PLAN MD. 05-006 - MIS'ED MIDII'P ONS CF APPAMPAL
October 15, 1985
Page 4.
* 25. Based upon the rocamandatioris contained in the policies within the La Quints
towrxal Plan, Specific Plan No. 65-W6 shall imm g mate treasures to eraure
caePliance with the C:ity•s rew-vioded indoor and outdoor noise standards.
these mitigation measures shall include, but not be limited to, the following
a. Construction of noise barriers, including wells and beans.
b. Siting and orientation of noise sensitive uses within the project.
c. Siting of golf course and other less sensitive land uses to serve as
noise buffer areas within the project.
Light and Glare
i
* 26. Ire lighting plans for future development projects shall be reviewed by the C
to ui n�e light and glare.
lard Use_
27. The mw mmn allowable rawer of residential units shall be 2245. In c:onsidez
requests for zoning and/or tentative tract approvals for develogmernt phases.,
in the number of allowable units may be made an an -as warranted -
basis to assure caWI roe with applicable regulationns and the intent of this
specific plan.
a. %* residential density is established at a gross density of 2.7 dwelling
units per developable acne 4excludung hillsides and public street righte.
and a net density in excess of five (5) dwelling units per acre should be
avoided for those areas shown on Exhibit B.
28. Development of areas designated for office/pial uses shall cmply with
policies set forth in the new la Quinta General Plan for the Special cmre=ia
Land Use Designation.
29. A211 gatehouses, access gates and other entries shall provide for star ng
space and other design factors consistent with City Standards.
30. Design approval for various structures and buildings within the project shall
subject to the following:
a. Final site plans, floor plans and exterior elevations for the two golf cl
houses, hotel and maintenance buildings shall be subject to review and ap
by the Planning ammission and City poancil.
b. Final site plans, floor plans and exterior elevations for residential str
shall be subject to review and approval in the manner specified by applic
coning and subdivision regulations in effect at the time.
C. Design guidelines and related covenants and restrictions established for
project controlling use, site development, building architec-tuue, landscai
lighting and related design factors shall be submitted for review and am
by the Planning Convassion and City Ommil 'prior to approval of develops
awlications.
SPBC]FIC PLAN NC. 85-006 - HWISM CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
October 15, 1985
Page 5.
31. Building height for residential uses shall be subject to height limitations
specified in the specific plan, except that no building exceeding one story
(20 feet in height) shall be allowed within 200 feet of any perimeter property
line within the area delineated on Exhibit B or any public street frontage.
32. Perimeter security walls and fences shall be subject to the following standards:
a. Setbacks for perimeter walls from the rights -of -sway lines for Avenue 52 and
Jefferson Street shall be an average of twenty (20) feet.
b. Setbacks for perimeter walls from the right-of-�aay line for Calle Pcndo,
Adams Street and Avenue 54, shall be an average of ten (10) feet.
c. Portions of the perimeter walls along Avenue 52 shall use wrought iron
(or similar open fencing) to provide views from the street into the project.
d. The design of perimeter fencing shall take into consideration noise abatement
as required in Condition No. 25.
e. Fencing located on interior property lines may be placed on the property line.
f. All fencing designs, including location and materials, shall be subject to
City review and approval.
33. A master landscape standards plan, including landscaping of perimeter setbacks arx
rights -of -sway areas, shall be submitted for City review and approval.
34. Applicant shall dedicate to the City a site for a neighborhood park consistent
with the Open Space Plan of the proposed La Quinta General Plan with the location
and size to be approved by the Planning Canaission and City Cou=il (neighborhood
parks range in size between 5 to 10 acres, with an average size of 7'h acres), or
the Applicant shall agree on other alternate methods to secure park land in the
general vicinity of this project.
35. Provision of on -site, private recreational facilities shall be in accordance with
the Municipal Land Use and Land Division Ordinance in effect at the time of
deve1gMmt.
36. Prior to submittal of tentative tract maps or developttent plans, the Applicant
shall submit a master plan for main and satellite maintenance facilities for
the golf course and homeowners associations to the Planning Commission and City
Council for review and approval.
37. Applicant is encouraged to maintain all land within the project boundaries in
agricultural production until such land is graded for development, provided that
such agricultural production is economically feasible. In the event said
undeveloped lid is not contumed or placed in agricultural production, Applicant
shall plant and maintain said land in appropriate ground cover to prevent dust and
erosion and to provide an aesthetically pleasing environment.
Traffic and Circulation
38. The Applicant agrees to participate in the City's preparation of a specific plan
for the Jefferson Street corridor to determine appropriate means to increase futm
traffic capacity and safety along this roadway. The circulation and access plan
for Specific Plan No. 85-006 shall cmply with the standards of the Jefferson
Street Specific Plan as it is adapted by the La Quinta City Council.
SRC PLAN MD. 95-006 - RWISM v" Ir ITIOKS OF APPAWAL
October 15, l"5
Prge 6.
39. 2* developer shall oatply with the following requirgpents for yublic raadwat
WA bridge ipprovements in a000acdance with the IIa Quints Oenerall plan and City
standards and is in effect at the time of :
a. Omatruct full -width iaproMawits to Avenue 52 between Jefferson street an,
the project's west boundary contiguous to the project.
b. Install half -width improvements to Jefferson street contiguous to the p n*
bourndary.
c. Dedicate necessary rights-of-W for roadway and utility purposes along
Avenues 52 and 54 and. Jefferson street to provide for impTvvetennts in
accordarnoe with the standards of the Ia Qninta General Plan.
d. Uprow and widen the existing Jefferson Street bridge over the Coachella
Canal in 1 r r r rdanoe with the La Quints Gun wal Plan and the requill m wayts o;
the city Engineer.
e. • Install full -width improvements to a two-lane, local street with 60-foot
right-of-way along the current alignment of Adams Street between Avenue SO
and Avenue 52, or along an alternate route as approved by the City (Le.,
Tampico between Calle Pcn o and Washington Street) . These int zovenPnts
shall be constructed no later than January, 1987. Applicant: shall coordinat
efforts with the City in order to facilitate ccopletion of the entire access
link prior to opening of the new school on Avenue 50.
f. Install transition roadway istprvvetents adjacent to the site in accordance
with the City s}mrdards and the requirements of the City Engineer.
g. 2e Applicant shall subndt road striping and traffic control device plans
to the City Engineer for review and approval.
40. 'The Applicant shall install a raised center median island, including landscapi
and irrigation, as part of road inprnvetents *sere required by Xmicipal road
standards and the La Quinta General Plan.
41. 2e Applicant shall install all roads internal to the project in accordance wi
City standards and the requirements of the City Engineer, in effect at the tam
of installation. In addition, the following requirements shall be complied in
a. 2e primary loop roads shall be widened to a nUdm n pmwtent width of 36
unless Applicant -- Istrates that adequate pcavmdcn has been made for su
cient offf-street parkiM to accommodate all need , including guests, so tin
on -street parking is not required.
b. All other roads shall be widened to a u nimrn pavement width of 32 feet un
the Applicant demonstrates that adequate provision has been made for suffi
cient off-street parking to aooamnodate all needs, including guests, so th
on-strceet parking is not required.
c. Prior to the approval of final maps or the issuance of grading or construc
permits, the Applicant small sWmdt an overall site circulation plan to th
Ommtunnity Development Department for review and approval.
42. Access to Jefferson Street small comply with adopted City standards (see
Condition No. 38) .
43. Bike paths shall be installed along Jefferson Street and Avenue 52 in acoordan
with City standards and the requirements of the City Engineer.
SPEM IC PLAN NO. 85-006 - It MSED OOND ' CNS OF APPRMAL
October 1% 1985
Page 7.
44. In order to facilitate mitigation of emulative traffic impacts of these and
other area projects, the City shall establish a traffic improvement needs
monitoring program. This program will undertake biannual traffic count studies
to determine if warrants are met for major roadway improvements. Upon determina-
tion of needs, the City may initiate projects to meet those needs.
Public Services and Utilities
45. Fire protection shall be provided in accordance with the its of the
Uniform Fire Code and the La Quinta Municipal Code in effect at the time of
development.
a. The om ro,mlty Infrastructure Fee Program is the primary method for the City
to secure funding for fire station facilities. In conjunction with tentative
tract maps and similar approvals, the City may request prepayment of fire
facilities fees on an as -warranted basis if funds are needed to facilitate
needed construction.
:b. The interior private street system shall amply with adopted standards of
the Fire Department relating to access and circulation.
c. provide required mirniman firefloa and fire hydrants pursuant to standards
in effect at time of develoame nt.
46. The Applicant shall ernply with the requirements of the Coachella Valle} Water
District.
a. The water system shall be installed in accord with District requiranents.
The District will need additional facilities, which may include wells,
reservoirs, and booster puaping stations, to provide for the orderly expansioi
of its system. The Applicant will be required to provide and dedicate to the
District any land needed for these facilities.
b. The sanitary sewer system shall be installed in accord with District regula-
tions. The area small be annexed to Improvement District No. 55 for sanitati<
service.
47. The Applicant shall damply with the Mqui.raments of the Imperial Irrigation
District.
a. provision shall be made to underground utilities to the extent feasible.
Generally, all facilities except high voltage lines of 66 KV and above
shall be placed underground.
b. The existing hick voltage lines shall not be relocated without prior
review and approval by the City. It is intended that other available
alternatives be evaluated prior to said relocation.
48. The Applicant shall pay a permit school development fee as determined by the
Desert Sands Unified School District in accordance with the school mitigation
agreements as approved by the La Quinta City Council and in effect at the time
of the issuance of building permits.
r 49. All drainage shall be handled as required by the City Engineer and the Coachella
Valley Water District.
SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 85-006 - WaSM CONDITIONS OF APPRO AL
Oictaber 15, 1985
Page 8.
50. The project small comply with the standards and requirements of the La Quinta
Redevelopment Project for stonn4ater control.
51. Paquixermts for the installation of solar water heaters shall be determined by
the City on a uniform City-wide basis for new construction at a later date. The
developer shall comply with the mmicipal requirements in effect at the time of
constn=tion.
52. All tentative maps and development plans shall be designed to ensure compliance
with the State laws regarding solar accessibility. Tb the extent possible, all
structures shall be sited, oriented and designed so as to minimize the energy
needs for cooling.
53. The approved Specific Plan shall incorporate the mitigation measures identified
in the Air Quality Section of the enviromnantal assessment to reduce vehicular
trips, trip lengths, and automobile dependency.
54. A qualified archaeologist shall be retained to monitor grading operations in the
areas of the archaeological sites identified in the project's archaeological
assessment on file with the City.
t 55. if buried cultural remains are uncovered, construction in this area shall be
stopped until appropriate mitigation measures can be taken.
r 56. All artifacts, field notes and catalog information of the Oak Tree West archaeolc
gical sites shall be curated with the uC Riverside Archaeological Research unit.
Miscellaneous
57. The location and access to all construction facilities shall be subject to review
and apprmal of the Oacmmity Development Department.
58. The Applicant shall comply with the requirements of the City's adapted Infrastruc
Fee Program in effect at the time of issuance of building permits. Certain faci]
required as part of this Specific Plan are eligible for credits set forth in the
program; these generally include parks, fire station facilities, major streets,
traffic signals, bridges and related infrastructure identified in the program.
59. Applicant shall sutmit a phasing plan to the City for review and approval. Of
particular importance in this phasing plan is the determination of need and
scheduling for major public facilities and improvements.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 88-
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA
ANNOUNCING FINDINGS, CONFIRMING THE
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION AND GRANTING A
TWO-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR THE OAK TREE
WEST SPECIFIC PLAN.
SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 85-006, EXTENSION #1, OAK TREE WEST
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La
Quinta, California did, on the 24th day of September, 1985,
hold a duly noticed Public Hearing recommending approval of
Specific Plan No. 85-006 to the City Council, subject to
conditions; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council did on the 15th day of
October, 1985, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing approving
Specific Plan No. 85-006, subject to conditions; and,
WHEREAS, the Applicant, Landmark Land Company has
requested an extension of the approval for Specific Plan No.
85-006, pursuant to Condition #6 of the Conditions of Approval
as part of City Council Resolution No. 85-83; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did on the 27th
day of December, 1988, consider the confirmation of environmental
determination and approval of a two-year time extension pursuant to
Condition #6; and,
WHEREAS, said extension request complied with the
requirement 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 has
determined that the Specific Plan has been previously assessed
for environmental impacts as set forth in Environmental
Assessment NO. 85-034, and that a Negative Declaration was
adopted; and,
WHEREAS, at said Public meeting, said Planning
Commission did find the following facts and .reasons to justify the
approval of said time extension:
1. The Specific Plan is consistent with the La Quinta
General Plan, subject to the adoption of revised conditions of
approval.
2. There are no physical constraints which could prohibit
development of the site as conditionally approved.
3. The project will be provided with adequate utilities and
public services to ensure public health and safety.
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4. The mitigation measures agreed to by this Applicant and
incorporated into the Conditions of Approval will mitigate any
adverse environmental impact.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning
Commission of the City of La Quinta, California as follows:
1. The above recitations are true and correct and constitute
the findings of the Planning Commission in this case;
2. That it does hereby confirm the conclusion of the
environmental assessment relative to the environmental
concerns of this Amendment;
3. That it does hereby grant a two-year time extension for
the reasons set forth in this Resolution, and further by
revising the original approved conditions to read as per
the attached Exhibit "A".
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting
of the La Quinta Planning Commission held on this 27th day of
December, 1988, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
JOHN WALLING, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
MURREL CRUMP, PLANNING DIRECTOR
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 88-
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL PROPOSED
EXTENSION OF SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 85-006 - OAK TREE WEST
DECEMBER 27, 1988
* Denotes required mitigation measure from EA No. 85-034.
+ Revised condition per December 27, 1988 Staff Report.
GENERAL
1. The developer shall comply with Revised Exhibit "A" (dated
August, 1985), the Specific Plan document for Specific Plan
No. 85-006 and the following conditions, which conditions
shall take precedence in the event of any conflicts with the
provisions of the Specific Plan.
2. The developer shall comply with the mitigation measures
contained within the Negative Declaration for Environmental
Assessment No. 85-034 which are incorporated into the
conditions of approval for Specific Plan No. 85-006 and which
are denoted by an asterisk (*) in these conditions of approval.
3. Development of this project shall be in accordance with the
provisions of the La Quinta Redevelopment Project No. 1 plan
and the La Quinta General Plan.
+ 4. Approval of Specific Plan 85-006 shall be valid until December
27, 1990, by which time the diminishment for Agriculture
Preserve #72 shall be recorded, and the initial phase parcel
and/or tract map(s) shall have been submitted to the Planning
and Development Department for processing prior to this date.
Until the approval is in effect no residential parcel or tract
maps, plot plans or other development permits shall be
considered, unless it is determined by the Planning and
Development Department that certain permits are necessary for
continued maintenance of the existing golf course areas. No
less than 30 days prior to the referenced expiration date, the
Applicant/Developer shall submit a request for extension,
accompanied by a status and compliance .report on the project,
as it relates to the approval conditions. Subsequent time
extensions may be granted, as deemed appropriate, by the
Planning Commission.
SOILS/GEOLOGY
*+5. Prior to approval of final maps or issuance of grading
permits, the Applicant shall submit soils reports and more
detailed site specific geotechnical reports to the City
Engineer for review and approval. In addition to establishing
engineering design parameters for development of the site, the
reports shall specifically address the following concerns:
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a. For those areas adjacent to or on the toes of the slopes
of the Santa Rosa Mountains, the geotechnical reports
shall determine natural slope stability and potential
hazards from falling rock or tumbling boulders.
b. For that area over or adjacent to the site of the former
sewage treatment facility near the Adams Street
extension and Calle Tampico, the reports shall consider
any additional necessary development/construction
preparation of the site due to the presence of sewage
sludge and uncompacted fill.
C. For multi -story structures, the reports shall address
special design or construction due to the soil and
seismic conditions.
* 6. The Applicant shall comply with the latest Uniform Building
Codes, as adopted by the City of La Quinta and in effect at
the time of issuance of the building permits. The appropriate
seismic design criteria will depend upon the type and use of
the proposed structure and the recommendations of the approved
site specific geotechnical and soils reports.
* 7. All development, including golf course construction shall
comply with the City's adopted Hillside Development Ordinance.
* 8. Prior to the submittal of any tentative parcel or tract maps
or the issuance of grading permits, the Applicant shall submit
a comprehensive blowing dust and sand mitigation plan on the
entire site to the Planning and Development Department for
review and approval. This plan shall include, but not be
limited to, consideration of the following means to minimize
blowing sand and dust: implementation of Uniform Building
Code requirements, development phasing, retention of existing
trees, cultivation of interim groundcover or crops, and the
use of water trucks and sprinkler systems.
* 9. All -future development shall comply with the resolutions
outlined in Chapter 19 of the "Southeast Desert Air Basin
Control Strategy", February, 1980 ( a revision to the State
Implementation Plan). Specifically, all future development
must comply with the requirements of the following plans:
a. Air Quality Management Plan, Southeast Desert Air Basin,
Riverside County, 1979.
b. Air Resources Board Resolution 79-79, November, 1979.
C. Air Resources Staff Report, October, 1979.
*10. At the time of submittal of tentative tract maps or plot
plans, the Applicant shall demonstrate that the proposed uses
include provisions for non -automotive means of transportation
within the project site as a means of reducing dependence on
private automobiles. This may include golf cart path systems,
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bicycle and pedestrian systems, and other similar systems
consistent with the Specific Plan.
+*11. Specific project designs shall encourage the use of public
transit by providing for on -site bus shelters as required by
the Planning and Development Department and consistent with
the requirements of local transit districts and the Specific
Plan.
*12. The Applicant shall encourage and support the use of Sunline
van/bus service, Dial--A-Ride, jitneys between the project
site, local airports (e.g., Palm Springs, Thermal), and other
regional land uses.
HYDROLOGY/WATER CONSERVATION
*13. Prior to the approval of final maps or the issuance of grading
permits, the Applicant shall submit a hydrology study to the
City Engineer for review and approval, which indicates the
means and design for protecting the proposed development from
flooding by 100-year storms. This plan shall be consistent
with the purposes of any similar plans of the La Quinta
Redevelopment Agency and the Coachella Valley Water District
then in effect for flood protection.
+*14. Prior to the approval of building permits, the Applicant shall
prepare a water conservation plan which shall include
consideration of:
+a. Methods to minimize the consumption of water, including
water saving features incorporated into the design of
the structures, the use of drought tolerant and
low-water usage landscaping materials, and programs to
increase the effectiveness of landscape and golf course
irrigation, as recommended by Coachella Valley Water
District and the State Department of Water Resources.
b. Methods for maximizing groundwater recharge, including
the construction of groundwater recharge facilities.
C. Methods for minimizing the amount of groundwater used
for on -site irrigation, including the use of reclaimed
water from sewage treatment facilities and the use of
irrigation water from the Coachella Canal, shall be
considered where feasible. The water energy plan shall
be subject to review and acceptance by C.V.W.D. prior to
final approval by the City Engineer.
+*15. Prior to approval of final maps or issuance of grading
permits, the Applicant/Developer shall submit a grading plan
to the City Engineer for review and approval, which indicates
the methods for collection and retention of all on -site
drainage from within the development, as well as historic
water runoff originating off -site from the west, until such
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time that the latter can be disposed of by means of a positive
drainage system to routing it through or around the project.
FLORA AND FAUNA
*16. Landscaping materials should employ plant materials native to
the Coachella Valley desert habitats and surrounding desert to
the maximum degree practical.
*17. Ponds constructed in the golf course should include patches of
appropriate riparian species to increase the habitat value of
these ponds.
*18. Drip irrigation should be used to the extent practical to
minimize the establishment of weedy vegetation.
*19. Development should be avoided above the existing flood control
dike at the base of the bajada habitat; however, limited
improvements may be allowed if designed in a manner sensitive
to the habitat. (The southerly edge of the northwest quarter
of Section 8, T6S, R7E, S.B.B.M.)
*20. The project shall be designed to discourage human access to
the bajada and rocky slope habitat types, as identified in the
biological reconnaissance report prepared by LSA, Inc.
(December, 1984).
NOISE
+21. Prior to the approval of tentative tract maps or the issuance
of building permits, the Applicant shall submit site specific
noise studies in accordance with the adopted La Quinta General
Plan Noise Standards as follows:
a. All uses located within 2800 feet of the centerline of
major streets.
b. For all non-residential uses proposed for areas within a
1000-foot radius of designated residential uses.
*22. Based upon the recommendations contained in the policies
within the La Quinta General Plan, Specific Plan No. 85-006
shall incorporate measures to ensure compliance with the
City's recommended indoor and outdoor noise standards. These
mitigation measures shall include, but not be limited to, the
following:
a. Construction of noise barriers, including walls and
berms.
b. Siting and orientation of noise sensitive uses within
the project.
C. Siting of golf course and other less sensitive land uses
to serve as noise buffer areas within the project.
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LIGHT AND GLARE
*23. The lighting plans for future development projects shall be
reviewed by the City to minimize light and glare.
T.ANT) TTRF.
24. The maximum allowable number of residential units shall be
2245. In considering requests for zoning and/or tentative
tract approvals for development phases, reductions in the
number of allowable units may be made on an "as warranted"
basis to assure compliance with applicable regulations and the
intent of this specific plan.
a. The residential density is established at a gross
density of 2.7 dwelling units per developable acre
(excluding hillsides and public street right-of-way) and
a net density in excess of five (5) dwelling units per
acre should be avoided for those areas shown on Exhibit
"B"
+25. Development of areas designated for office/commercial uses
shall comply with policies set forth in the La Quinta General
Plan for the Special Commercial Land Use designation.
+26. All gatehouses, access gates and other entry areas shall be
subject to plot plan review by the Planning and Development
Department.
27. Design approval for various structures and building within the
project shall be subject to the following:
a. Final site plans, floor plans and exterior elevations
for the two golf clubhouses, hotel and maintenance
buildings shall be subject to review and approval by the
Planning Commission and City Council.
b. Final site plans, floor plans and exterior elevations
for residential structures shall be subject -to review
and approval in the manner specified by applicable
zoning and subdivision regulations in effect at the time.
C. Design guidelines and related covenants and restrictions
established for the project controlling use, site
development, building architecture, landscaping,
lighting and related design factors shall be submitted
for review and approval by the Planning Commission and
City Council prior to approval of development
applications.
28. Building height for :residential uses shall be subject to
height limitations specified in the specific plan, except that
no building exceeding one story (20 feet in height) shall be
allowed within 200 feet of any perimeter property line within
the area delineated on Exhibit B or any public street frontage.
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29. Perimeter security walls and fences shall be subject to the
following standards:
a. Setbacks for perimeter walls from the rights -of -way
lines for Avenue 52 and Jefferson Street shall be an
average of twenty (20) feet.
b. Setbacks for perimeter walls from the right-of-way line
for Calle Rondo, Adams Street and Avenue 54, shall be an
average of ten (10) feet.
C. Portions of the perimeter walls along Avenue 52 shall
use wrought iron (or similar open fencing) to provide
views from the street into the project.
d. The design of perimeter fencing shall take into
consideration noise abatement as required in Condition
#25.
e. Fencing located on interior property lines may be placed
on the property line.
f. All fencing designs, including location and materials,
shall be subject to City review and approval.
+30. A master landscape standards plan, including landscaping of
perimeter setbacks, and right-of-way areas shall be submitted
to the Planning and Development Department for review. The
plan shall require acceptance by the Riverside County
Agricultural Commission office, and final approval to be
granted by the City Council, upon recommendation of the
Planning Commission.
+*31. At time of submittal of the initial tract or parcel map to the
City, the Applicant/Developer shall present a program for the
reservation/designation of a neighborhood park site. Required
fees or land reservation for this project shall be based upon
dedication of 6.56 acres, consistent with the provisions of
the La Quinta General Plan and park dedication requirements of
the Subdivision Ordinance. The parkland compliance proposal
shall be subject to approval by the City Council, upon
recommendation of the Planning Commission.
*32. Provision of on -site, private recreational facilities shall be
in accordance with the Municipal Land Use and Land Division
Ordinance in effect at the time of development.
33. Prior to submittal of tentative tract maps or development
plans, the Applicant shall submit a master plan for main and
satellite maintenance facilities for the golf course and
homeowners associations to the Planning Commission and City
Council for review and approval.
*34. Applicant is encouraged to maintain all land within the
project boundaries in agricultural production until such land
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is graded for development, provided that such agricultural
production is economically feasible. In the event said
undeveloped land is not continued or placed in agricultural
production, Applicant shall plant and maintain said land in
appropriate ground cover to prevent dust and erosion and to
provide an aesthetically pleasing environment.
TRAFFIC AND CIRCULATION
35. The Applicant agrees to participate in the City's preparation
of a specific plan for the Jefferson Street Corridor to
determine appropriate means to increase future traffic
capacity and safety along this roadway. The circulation and
access plan for Specific Plan No. 85-006 shall comply with the
standards of the Jefferson Street Specific Plan as it is
adopted by the La Quinta City Council.
+36. The Applicant/Developer shall comply with the following
requirements for public roadway and bridge improvements, in
accordance with the La Quinta General Plan and City standards
and requirements in effect at the time of construction:
a. Construct full -width improvements to Avenue 52 between
Jefferson Street and the project's west boundary
contiguous to the project.
b. Install 1/2-width improvements to Jefferson Street
contiguous to the project boundary.
C. Dedicate necessary rights -of -way for roadway and utility
purposes along Avenue 52 and 54 and Jefferson Street to
provide for improvements in accordance with the
standards of the La Quinta General Plan.
d. Improve and widen the existing Jefferson Street bridge
over the Coachella Canal in accordance with the La
Quinta General Plan and the requirements of the City
Engineer.
e. Install full -width improvements to a two-lane, local
street (60-foot right-of-way) along the approved
right-of-way alignment of Adams Street, between the
current east terminus of Calle Tampico, and Avenue 50 at
its intersection with Park Street. Installation of this
roadway shall be required as a condition of approval of
any tract, parcel map or other development application,
but in any case, construction shall be substantially
complete no later than December 27, 1990, or this
specific plan approval shall become null and void and of
no effect whatsoever. The ultimate design shall include
bikeway provisions, subject to final approval by the
Planning and Development Department and the City
Engineer.
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f. Install transition roadway improvements adjacent to the
site in accordance with the City standards and the
requirements of the City Engineer.
g. The Applicant/Developer shall submit road striping and
traffic control device plans to the City Engineer for
review and approval.
+37. The Applicant/Developer shall make provision for installation,
or install, raised center median islands, including landscape
and irrigation. Medians shall be required as part of the
corresponding road improvement requirements for this project.
Where full width improvements are not required, appropriate
performance guarantees may be secured, subject to approval by
the City Engineer.
38. The Applicant shall install all roads internal to the project
in accordance with City standards and the requirements of the
City Engineer, in effect at the time of installation. In
addition, the following requirements shall be complied with:
a. The primary loop roads shall be widened to a minimum
pavement width of 36-feet unless Applicant demonstrates
that adequate provision has been made for sufficient
off-street parking to accommodate all needs, including
guests, so that on -street parking is not required.
b. All other roads shall be widened to a minimum pavement
width of 32-feet unless the Applicant demonstrates that
adequate provision has been made for sufficient
off-street parking to accommodate all needs, including
guests, so that on -street parking is not required.
C. Prior to the approval of final maps or the issuance of
grading or construction permits, the Applicant shall
submit an overall site circulation plan to the Planning
and Development Department for review and approval.
39. Access to Jefferson Street shall comply with adopted City
standards (see Condition No. 38).
4.0. Bike paths shall be installed along Jefferson Street and
Avenue 52 in accordance with City standards and the
requirements of the City Engineer.
+*41. The Applicant/Developer shall prepare a traffic study one year
after building permit issuance for the initial phase of units
(excluding model homes). The traffic study shall include
traffic generated from the total Oak Tree West project (i.e.,
any permitted residential units, clubhouse, future residential
developments, hotel) and shall contain percentages associated
with each impact/improvement. Should the results of the study
indicate that traffic signals are warranted, the
Applicant/Developer shall pay its share of the signal cost
based upon the percentages identified in the traffic study. A
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letter of credit shall be provided, prior to the issuance of
further Certificates of Occupancy, in an amount recommended by
the City Engineer to ensure that the traffic study and
installation of the traffic signals will be provided. Should
the required traffic study indicate that the signal warrants
are not met, the Applicant/Developer shall conduct annual
warrant studies to determine when the signals are needed.
Upon the need for the signals, the Applicant/Developer shall
participate in its share of the signal costs as noted above.
The Applicant/Developer shall pay for an annual 24-hour
traffic count program, for each impacted road and intersection
with roadway improvements triggered when threshold values are
reached. The Applicant/Developer shall pay for its share of
the improvement required based upon its project related
traffic generation impact as identified by the percentages in
the above mentioned traffic study.
The implementation of this condition shall be administered by
the City Engineer, acting upon his technical discretion.
PUBLIC SERVICES AND UTILITIES
42. Fire protection shall be provided in accordance with the
requirements of the Uniform Fire Code and the La Quinta
Municipal Code in effect at the time of development.
a. The Community Infrastructure Fee Program is the primary
method for the City to secure funding for fire station
facilities. In conjunction with tentative tract maps
and similar approvals, the City may request prepayment
of fire facilities fees on an as -warranted basis if
funds are needed to facilitate needed construction.
b. The interior private street system shall comply with
adopted standards of the Fire Department relating to
access and circulation.
C. Provide required minimum fireflow and fire hydrants
pursuant to standards in effect at time of development.
+43. The Applicant shall comply with the requirements of the
Coachella Valley Water District.
a. The water system shall be installed in accord with
District requirements. The District will need
additional facilities, which may include wells,
reservoirs, and booster pumping stations, to provide for
orderly expansion of its system. The Applicant will be
required to provide and dedicate to the District any
land needed for these facilities.
b. The sanitary sewer system shall be installed in accord
with District regulations. The area shall be annexed to
Improvement District No. 55 for sanitation service.
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+c. All landscape and irrigation plans shall be reviewed and
approved by C.V.W.D. prior to final approval by the City.
44. The Applicant shall comply with the requirements of the
Imperial Irrigation District.
a. Provision shall be made to underground utilities to the
extent feasible. Generally, all facilities except high
voltage lines of 66 KV and above shall be placed
underground.
b. The existing high voltage lines shall not be relocated
without prior review and approval by the City. It is
intended that other available alternatives be evaluated
prior to said relocation.
+*45. The Applicant shall pay a per -unit school development fee as
determined by the Desert Sands Unified School District in
effect at the time of the issuance of building permits.
*46. All drainage shall be handled as required by the City Engineer
and the C.V.W.D.
*47. The project shall comply with the standards and requirements
of the La Quinta Redevelopment project for stormwater control.
ENERGY
*48. Requirements for the installation of solar water heaters shall
be determined by the City on a uniform City-wide basis for new
construction at a later date. The developer shall comply with
the municipal requirements in effect at the time of
construction.
*49. All tentative maps and development plans shall be designed to
ensure compliance with the State laws regarding solar
accessibility. To the extent possible, all structures shall
be sited, oriented and designed so as to minimize the energy
needs for cooling.
*50. The approved Specific Plan shall incorporate the mitigation
measures identified in the Air Quality section of the
Environmental Assessment to reduce vehicular trips, trip
lengths, and automobile dependency.
ARCHAEOLOGY
*51. A qualified archaeologist shall be retained to monitor grading
operations in the areas of the archaeological sites identified
in the project's archaeological assessment on file with the
City.
*52. If buried cultural remains are uncovered, construction in this
area shall be stopped until appropriate mitigation measures
can be taken.
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*53. All artifacts, field notes and catalog information of the Oak
Tree West archaeological sites shall be curated with the UC
Riverside Archaeological Research Unit.
MISCELLANEOUS
+54. The location and access to all construction facilities shall
be subject to review and approval of the Planning and
Development Department.
+55. The Applicant shall comply with the requirements of the City's
adopted Infrastructure Fee Program in effect at the time of
issuance of building permits.
+56. Prior to any final parcel or tract map approvals, the
Applicant shall submit a phasing plan to the Planning and
Development Department for review and approval by the Planning
Commission and City Council. Specifically, this plan shall
address scheduling for the major off -site improvements as
required.
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TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
HISTORY
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MEMORANDUM
HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
DECEMBER 27, 1988
GARAGE SALE REGULATIONS
The subject of garage sale regulations was presented to the City
Council in August of 1986. The Community Safety Department prepared
a draft ordinance for consideration. After lengthy discussion,
action on this matter was not taken. This subject has not
previously been presented to the Planning Commission.
CURRENT CONSIDERATION
A letter was received by the City Council from Mr. Cameron Marshman
requesting consideration be given to the regulations of garage sales
among other items. Staff brings this matter to the Planning
Commission for discussion and possible recommendation to the City
Council.
DISCUSSION
Garage sales in the City of La Quinta typically number around 12 on
any given weekend. There are probably two known instances where the
garage sale constitutes an ongoing home business, rather than sale
of personal belongings no longer needed by the household. The
recognizable negative effect of these sales is a clutter of home
made signs which spring -up each weekend at key intersections and
along the routes to individual sales.
In its total impact the activity of garage sales in the City does
not seem to present a very serious problem at this time. The
mentioned signs do require a Code Enforcement officer to go around
the City and collect them, which has some nuisance value and public
expense involved.
The referenced letter begs the.City policy question of whether to
regulate such sales; there would be two principal reasons to do so:
1.) preclude home businesses under the guise of garage sales; and
2.) Reinforce a City position on garage sales sign use. A third
reason which may come to mind is to establish the regulations, now,
before the population and potential problems of the City grow.
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The Community Safety Director advises from his research that most if
not all Valley cities have some form of regulation for garage sale
activities. From the code enforcement perspective, he would like to
have something "on the books".
In a summary analysis, Department Staff believe there probably is
not an overwhelmingly compelling reason to regulate this activity,
but find some current and maybe more long term advantages to
establishing a basic set of ground rules.
COMMISSION CONSIDERATION
Staff is seeking further guidance in this matter and would
appreciate the thoughts the Commission may have on this subject. If
there is general consensus of opinion, Staff would carry the
Commission's comments to the City Council for their deliberation.
A copy of Mr. Marshman's letter is attached along with the other
historical information for your review.
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MEMORANDUM
TO Murrel Crump, Planning Director
FROM: Roger Hirdler, Community Safety Director
DATE: December 14, 1988
SUBJECT: Garage Sales
This is the Garage Sale Ordinance that was submitted to Council
on August 5, 1986.
The Signage language would have to be changed to conform with
our present sign ordinance.
RH/lmm
enclosure
MEMORANDUM
CITY OF LA QUANTA
To: The City Manager, Honorable Mayor, and Members of City Council
From. Roger Hirdler, Community Safety Director
Date: August 5, 1986
Subject: Ordinance For Adoption - Regulation of Special Event Sales
Attached is a proposed ordinance to regulate special event sales,
primarily garage sales. The ordinance will allow two such sales
per year, and would be for a period of 72 hours each. There is
a $10.00 fee for each sale permit.
Signage for special events sales is prohibited, except for one
sign on the premises where the sale will take place. The area
of the sign shall not exceed four -square feet.
The staff recommends the adoption of this ordinance.
Respectfully submitted,
Roger Hirdler
Community Safety Director
RH:es
B. E.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO REGULATION
OF SPECIAL EVENT SALES.
The City Council of the City of La Quinta does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 11.88 is hereby added to the La Quinta
Municipal Code to read as follows:
Chapter 11.88
REGULATION OF SPECIAL EVENT SALES
Sections:
11.88.010 Special event --Definition.
11.88.020 Permit fee reguest.
11.88.030 Advertising by signs.
11.88.040 Terms of permit
11.88.010 Special event --Definition. "Special event
sales" shall include garage sales, yard sales, patio sales
and other similar event sales in residential districts for
the purpose of offering for sale household or personal
goods of the occupant of the premises where such sale is
permitted and is not intended for commercial sale of goods
purchased elsewhere for such special event sales.
11.88.020 Permit required. Fee. No person shall
conduct a special event sale within a residential district
without having procured a permit from the city to do so
and paying a fee of ten dollars for each special event
sale.
11.88.030 Advertising by signs. Persons granted a
permit to conduct a special event sale shall comply with
the provisions of the municipal code and zoning ordinance,
regulating and controlling the use of signs, and failure
to comply shall result in the permit being revoked and
cause to deny future requests for a permit.
11.88.040 Terms of permit. Any permit granted under
this chapter shall be limited to seventy-two consecutive
hours and two such special event sales in any calendar
year.
Ordinance No.
Page 2
SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be in full force
and effect thirty (30) days after passage.
SECTION 3. POSTING. The City Clerk shall within 15 days after
passage of this ordinance, cause it to be posted in at least the
three places designated by resolution of the City Council; shall
cause this ordinance and its certification, together with proof
of posting, to be entered in the book of ordinance of this City.
The foregoing ordinance was approved and adopted at a
meeting of the City Council held on this 5th day of August, 1986,
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
CITY ATTORNEY
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APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
CITY MANAGER
53-955 Avenida, Velasco
La Quinta, Ca 92253
December 5, 1988
Mayor John Pena
City of La Quinta
P. 0. Box 1504
78-105 Calle Estado
La juinta, Ca 92253
Dear Mayor Pena:
Since incorporation some 62 ears ago many of us have kept
uppermost in mind that our primary reason for incorporation
was to gain more control of our destiny and to clean up the
environment. Hence it is disheartenin6 not to find regulation
of garage sales and/or a tough specific Ordinance on campers,
camper shells on this, your first Agenda.
Attached is a press clipping; from yesteryear tolling the death
of a garage sale Ordinance at the hand of Ms. Judy Cox. A
simple application from Palm Desert is also attached.
This is invasion -time for campers, motor homes, etc. Already
they are parked everywhere with lights on through the night.
Let's examine this carefully and not let a ghost of the past
intrude.'
Yours sincerely,
Cameron S. Marshman
cc: D.Bohnenberger
J.
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W.
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Saturday,'August 9
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arage sale law, f_ ails
LA QUINTA — A proposed ordinance to cap !the number of
jgarage sales and charge a $10 sales permit has been struck down by
-the city council.
+ 3 This is ridiculous for garage sales. This is carrying it too far,"
t,aid Councilmember Judith Cos after_ the ordinance was proposed
1bli Roger lHirdler, public safety coordinator.
You don't charge people permit fees to hold a garage -saler'°
the said.: ; ¢. w, ..- .
"The ordinance set oust to limit residents to" o_ my two garage sales
s year. Residents would ;be charged a ,$10 permit fee for, each
ele and signs advertising the special event .would be prohibited
x.'cept for one sign, no larger than four square -feet, at the residence
�evhere the sale was being held.
The council decided Tuesday to. continue the issue until Kthe next
council meeting.
40 :Councilmember Larry Allen said that the numerous signs placed
illegally on telephone phones and utility lines advertising garage sales
did not help the image of the neighborhood, specifically the Cove area.
Allen also said that Some residents „that he. is aware of hold
garage sales in at on their properties every weekend.. ,'
-"I want those stopped," he said. 'c s A
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL EVENT SALES
Garage/Patio or Similar Sales
FEE: $!0.
NAME OF APPLICANT TELEPHONE
LOCATION OF SALE
The applicant is the: PROPERTY OWNER TENANT
This permit is limited to 72 consecutive hours.
Dates of Sale: Hours: From To
The purpose of this permit is to allow the applicant to sell °
household or personal goods no longer desired and not Intended
for commercial sale of goods purchased elsewhere for sale.
The applicant is limited to two (2) special event sales per
calendar year. Each sale requires a separate permit.
The use of signs advertising such sales is regulated by Section
25,68.160 of the Codes limited to one sign not to exceed 3'
square feet in area or over 4 feet In height. Signs can't be
placed in the public right-of-way or on utility poles per
Section 25.68.090 of the Municipal Codes and Article 2 of the
California Penal Code.
An•y violation of this permit is considered ��an 'infraction and the
permit shall be revoked and future requests'For permits will be
der led.
APPLICANT SIGNATURE
5-87
DATE
(garage)