1989 07 11 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
July 11, 1989 - 7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER - Flag Salute
ROLL CALL
**NO"E**
ALL AGENDA ITEMS NOT CONSIDERED BY 11:00 P.M. MAY BE
CONTINUED TO THE NEXT COMMISSION MEETING
HEARINGS Beginning Resolution No. 89-033
1. Item ............ VARIANCE 89-008; SIGN APPLICATION 89-•089
Applicant ....... Williams Development Corporation
Location ........ Cactus Flower Tract, corner Fred Waring
Drive and Dune Palms Road
Request ......... Three self -illuminated area
identification signs, metal canister_
with brass letters and acrylic flower,
mounted on wall
Action .......... Resolution No. 89-
2. Item ...........
Applicant .......
Location ........
Request .........
Action ..........
PUBLIC COMMENT
ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT 89-009
City of La Quinta
Special Residential Zone (SR)
Amend the fencing regulations to
require block, rock, brick, stucco,
and/or ornamental iron/tubular steel
fencing in front yards
Resolution No. 89- -
This is the time set aside for citizens to address the
Planning Commission on matters relating to City planning
and zoning which are not Agenda items.
Persons wishing to address the Planning Commission under
Public Comment and scheduled Agenda items should use the
form provided. Please complete one form for each item
you intend to address and submit the form to the Planning
Director prior to the beginning of the meeting. Your
name will be called at the appropriate time.
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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.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes of May 23, 1989, Planning Commission Meeting.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. Item ............
Applicant .......
Location ........
Request .........
Action ..........
2. Item ............
Applicant .......
Location ........
Request .........
Action ..........
3. Item ............
Applicant .......
Location ........
Request .........
Action ..........
,OTHER - None
ADJOURNMENT
Minor Temporary Outdoor Event 89-013
The Art Affair (Gary Lohman)
Plaza La Quinta Shopping Center,
southwest corner of Highway 111 and
Washington Street
Approval to conduct an art show on
Saturdays and Sundays between
mid -October 1989, and mid -May 1990, on
the grassy area just east of Downey
Savings and Loan
Minute Motion
Plot Plan 85-203
The Sunrise Company
Within PGA West
Approval of new unit types, sales
facility expansion, and a time
extension for the sales facility
Minute Motion
Scoping General Plan Amendments
City of La Quinta
City -Wide
Consideration of list of potential
General Plan Amendments and direction
to Staff
Minute Motion
STUDY SESSION FOR JULY 10, 1989, HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
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STAFF REPORT PH-1
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
DATE: JULY 11, 1989
APPLICANT: WILLIAMS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
PROJECT: SIGN APPLICATION NO. 89-086, APPLICATION
REQUESTING THREE IDENTIFICATION SIGNS FOR
CACTUS FLOWER RESIDENTIAL PROJECT (SEE
ATTACHMENT NO. 3); VARIANCE NO. 89-008,
APPLICATION REQUESTING ILLUMINATION OF ALL
THREE SIGNS
LOCATION:
ENVIRONMENTAL
EVALUATION:
BACKGROUND:
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF FRED WARING DRIVE AND
DUNE PALMS ROAD (SEE ATTACHMENT NO. 1 AND 2)
SIGN APPLICATION NO. 89-086 IS EXEMPT FROM
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF
1970 ( CEQA) AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 15303.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 89-130 WAS
PREPARED FOR VARIANCE NO. 89-008. THE
INITIAL STUDY INDICATED THAT SIGNIFICANT
IMPACTS WILL NOT OCCUR DUE TO THE PROPOSAL.
A NEGATIVE DECLARATION HAS THEREFORE BEEN
PREPARED.
The Cactus Flower Project comprises both Tentative Tract No.
22982 and Tentative Tract No. 24208 (recently approved by City
Council on June 6, 1989). Three identification signs have been
proposed for this project. One is located on the corner of
Fared Waring Drive and Dune Palms Road and the other two at the
entrance to Tentative Tract No. 22982 on Dune Palms Road, the
major entrance to this Project (see Attachment No. 2).
The signs proposed are 13' wide X 40" high with an area of
+43 square feet. The signs are comprised of a metal canister
with silhouetted brass letters and an acrylic flower utilizing
the colors aqua, pink and gold. The Applicant intends to back
light the sign logo with fluorescent illumination (see
Attachment No. 3).
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PROPOSED APPLICATIONS:
Sign A;ppication No. 89-086
The Applicant is seeking an adjustment to the existing
number, location and size of permanent signs permitted by
the Sign Ordinance.
Section 9.212.120A3 of the Sign Ordinance reads as
follows:
"Each development is permitted a sign which
.identifies the development name at major entrances
determined during project review. The
.identification sign(s) may have a maximum sign area
of 32 square feet and a height of 8 feet.
Illumination is not permitted."
The Applicant requests the following:
Ia. Three signs (one permitted at Dune Palms Road
and Blazing Star Trail entry).
]b. Two of the signs located at the major
entrance to the project (permitted location)
and one sign located at the corner of Fred
Waring Drive and Dune Palms Road.
c. Three signs with the approximate square
footage size of 43 square feet each (a
maximum of 32 square feet is allowed).
Variance No. 89-008
The Applicant is
9.212.120A3 of
illuminated signs
ANALYSIS:
Number of Signs
seeking a Variance from Section
the Sign Ordinance to permit three
as described above.
The Cactus Flower Project area comprises two
subdivisions, Tentative Tract No. 22982 and Tentative
Tract No. 24208. The Applicant would therefore be
entitled to two identification signs if considered
separate projects.
As required by the City, the Applicant has not provided a
major entrance to Cactus Flower Project off Fred Waring
Drive, a major street. An additional sign is therefore
requested to identify the project while traveling along
Fred Waring Drive and direct traffic to the Project
entrance off Dune Palms Road.
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Location of Signs
Blazing Star Trail and Dune Palms Road is a permitted
location since it is the main entry into the tract.
However, only one sign is permitted by Code.
The third sign is located to direct traffic from Fred
Waring Drive to the major entrance of the project off
Dune Palms Road, according to the Applicant.
Size of Signs
Each of the three signs is approximately 43 square feet
in size, exceeding the maximum allowable size of 32
square feet.
There is no justification for permitting larger signs
particularly in light of the fact that three illuminated
signs have been proposed while only two non -illuminated
signs are allowed.
Variance No. 89-008
Existing permanent illuminated signs do exist in the City
which were installed prior to the current sign regulation.
Planning Commission recently approved Variance No. 88-006
permitting similar illuminated signs for the La Quinta
Golf Estates Community Association.
CONCLUSION°
Sign Application No. 89-086
1. Staff recommends that two signs be allowed, with
one sign location to be allowed at the corner of
Fred Waring Drive and Dune Palms Road, and one sign
at Blazing Star Trail and Dune Palms Road.
2. The signs shall be reduced in size from
approximately 43 square feet to 32 square feet in
size.
Variance No. 89-008
Staff recommends that the illuminated signs be allowed.
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RE.COMMENDATI ON :
Sign Application No. 89-•086
Approve by Minute Motion Sign Application No. 89-086,
subject to the following conditions:
1. A maximum of two signs shall be allowed for both
'Tentative Tract No. 22982 and Tentative Tract No.
24208.
2. 'The two signs shall be located as follows:
a. One sign at one side of the Dune Palms Road
entrance to Tentative Tract No. 22982.
:b. One sign on the corner of Fred Waring Drive
and Dune Palms Road.
3. All signs shall be wall mounted and have a maximum
size of 32 square feet each.
4. A sign permit is necessary from the Building
:Division.
5. ;Exact sign material and color samples shall be
approved by the Planning and Development Department
;prior to construction of signs.
By adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No.
approve Sign Variance No. 89-008 based on findings contained in
said resolution, and concur with the environmental analysis.
Attachments:
1. Locality Plan
2. Detailed location of proposed signs
3. Proposed signs
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:PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 89-033
A RESOLUTION' OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
ANNOUNCING FINDINGS AND GRANTING A
`VARIANCE TO PERMIT ILLUMINATED
DEVELOPMENT IDENTIFICATION SIGNS, ONE AT
THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF FRED WARING DRIVE
AND DUNE PALMS ROAD AND TWO AT THE
NORTHERN ENTRANCE TO THE CACTUS FLOWER
]PROJECT ALONG DUNE PALM ROAD, FOR THE
14ILLIAMS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CASE NO. VARIANCE 89-008
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of
La Quinta, California, did, on the llth day of July, 1989, hold
a duly -noticed Public Hearing to consider the request of the
Williams Development Corporation for a Variance to requirements
of the Sign Regulations (Section 9.212.110(A)(3), La Quinta
Municipal Code) in order to permit illuminated development
signs, one at the southeast corner of Fred Waring Drive and
Dune Palms Road and two at the northern entrance into Cactus
Flower Project off Dune Palms Road; and,
WHEREAS, said Variance Case 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 Variance will not have a significant adverse impact on
the environment; and,
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and
considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all
interested ;persons desiring to be heard, said Planning
Commission did find the following facts to justify the approval
of said Variance Case:
1. "Special Circumstances", due to the access limitations of
the development due to the project not having its major
entrance off Fred Waring Drive, as required by the City,
that the Variance warrants favorable consideration.
2. Approval of the Variance would not constitute granting of
a special privilege inconsistent with limitations on
similarly -zoned property in the area.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning
Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct and
constitute the findings of the Commission in this case;
2. That it does hereby confirm the conclusion of the
Environmental Assessment of this Variance;
3. That it does hereby approve the above -described Variance
Case No. 89-008 for the reasons set forth in this
Resolution.
]PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting
of the La Quinta Planning Commission, held on this llth day of
July, 1989, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
PLANNING DIRECTOR
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PH-2
STAFF REPORT
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
DATE: JULY 11, 1989
APPLICANT: CITY INITIATED
PROPOSAL: CASE NO. ZOA 89-009 AMENDMENT OF SPECIFIC
SECTIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE (ZONING ORDINANCE)
REGARDING RECONSTRUCTION OF FENCING AND FENCING
REQUIREMENTS IN THE SPECIAL RESIDENTIAL
SINGLE-FAMILY (S-R) ZONE
BACKGROUND:
The issue of fencing has been before the Commission on three
prior occasions. At the last discussion on June 13, 1989, the
Commission instructed Staff to set this item for public
hearing. Additionally, at that time, Staff included a proposed
amendment pertaining to the reconstruction of fences when
destroyed, damaged, or replaced.
DISCUSSION:
T:he first item of review pertains to compliance with existing
requirements where a fence, wall, or landscaping hedge is
destroyed, or damaged to the extent of more than 50 percent of
its total replacement value, or removed in whole or part. With
this amendment, the new fencing, etc. will need to comply with
current existing requirements. The revision would read as
follows:
9.204.050 RECONSTRUCTION. Notwithstanding any
provision of Chapter 9.152 to the contrary, any fence,
wall, hedge or landscaping which is destroyed or damaged
to the extent of more than 50 percent of its total
replacement value or removed in whole or part, may not
be :reconstructed, repaired, rebuilt or reestablished
unless the reconstruction, repair, rebuilding, or
reestablishing is in conformance with the requirements
and standards set forth by this Title. For purposes of
this section, the portion thereof, which is in a corner
cutback area, shall be considered separately from the
rest of any fence, wall, hedge or landscaping to which it
is or was attached.
CM/STAFFRPT.012 '1'
The second area of review pertains to fencing requirements in
the front yards and street side yards of S-R zoned properties.
The amendment requires that fencing in the front yard area,
street side yard area, and between structures and interior side
property lines must have a masonry finish or be out of
ornamental iron/tubular steel. Additionally, gates must be of
ornamental iron/tubular steel or minimum 4" wide cedar or
redwood and stained or painted to match or complement the
adjacent wall or structure. The revision would read as follows:
9.42.070 (F) 2. Fencing along the front property
line, or in the front yard setback area, including the
area behind the front setback in the interor side yard
area, back to where side walls (between structure and
interior side property lines) occur, or between any
structure and side property line, or along the street
side yard setback area, or between any structures and the
rear exterior property line, shall be constructed of a
masonry product such as block, rock, brick, stucco, etc.,
and/or ornamental iron/tubular steel. Any gates in these
walls shall be constructed of ornamental iron/tubular
steel, and/or minimum 4" wide cedar or redwood boards and
stained or painted in a color to match or complement the
adjacent wall or structure.
These matters are now before the Planning Commission for
deliberation and further recommendation to the City Council. A
public hearing has been noticed for this purpose.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
In connection with the Zoning Ordinance Amendment items now
before the Commission, Staff has prepared Environmental
Assessment No. 89-134, which concludes that the subject
amendments would not result in a significant adverse impact on
the environment and that a Negative Declaration should be filed.
COMMISSION ACTION:
As this matter is a public hearing, the Commission should take
any testimony offered, and forward their recommendation by
resolution to the City Council. A draft resolution has been
provided to record the Commission action.
Attachment:
1. Draft Planning Commission Resolution
2. Excerpts from existing ordinances and requirements
CM/STAFFRPT.012 -2-
1PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 89-
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
,ANNOUNCING FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDING
,AMENDMENT OF SPECIFIC SECTIONS OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE (ZONING ORDINANCE).
CASE NO. ZOA 89-009
'WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La
Quinta, California, did on the llth day of July, 1989, hold a
duly notice public hearing to consider a City initiated
amendment to the Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance) regarding
reconstruction of fencing and fencing requirements in the
Special Residential Single -Family (S-R) Zone.
WHEREAS, said Text Amendment 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 has
determined after initial study (Environment Assessment
No. 89-134) that the project will not have a significant
adverse impact on the environment and that a Negative
Declaration should be filed.
WHEREAS, at said public hearing and upon hearing
and considering all testimony and arguments of all interested
persons desiring to be heard, said Planning Commission did find
that the following facts exist to justify this approval of said
Text Amendment.
1. The Text Amendments to the Municipal Code are consistent
with the La Quinta General Plan.
2. Approval of the Amendments will not result in any
significant adverse environmental impacts.
3. The Amendments will provide for improved appearance to
single-family residential development which will in turn
improve the neighborhood.
4. The amendments will increase privacy and help mitigate
noise impacts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning
Commission of the City of La Quinta, California as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct and
constitute the findings of the Commission in this case;
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2. That it does hereby confirm the conclusion of
Environmental Assessment No. 89-134, in that the approval
of these zoning text amendments will not result in a
significant adverse impact on the environment, and that a
Negative Declaration is appropriate for filing;
3. That the Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the
City Council approval of Zoning Ordinance Amendment
No. 89-009 as contained in Exhibit "A" attached hereto.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting
of: the La Quinta Planning Commission, held on this 11th day of
July, 1989, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
PLANNING DIRECTOR
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9.42.080
]?.. Lighting. All exterior lighting shall be located
and directed so as not to shine directly on adjacent prop-
erties or otherwise create a nuisance.
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nr^,: w3't7 1. Rear and side yards shall be completely en-
closed and screened by view -obscuring fencing, walls, vege-
tation -planted screens, or combination thereof.
2. Fences, walls, and vegetation screens shall
generally conform with the design standards and typical lay-
outs contained within the Manual on Architectural Standards.
3. Vegetation screens must consist of planting
materials of a suitable type, size and spacing, so as to
provide a view -obscuring barrier within a reasonable time of
planting as set forth in the landscape plan approval, and
shall be watered by an automatic irrigation system. The
planting plan shall be approved by the community development
department.
4. All walls and fences shall be continuously
maintained in good repair, and vegetation screens shall be
continuously maintained in a healthy and viable condition.
(Ord. 95 §1(part), 1986: Ord. 5 §1(part), 1982: county
Ordinance 348 (part))
9.42.080 Building desiSn_standa_rds. All single-family
residential uses shall be determined to be in substantial
compliance with building standards set forth in the Manual
on Architectural Standards as adopted by the Planning Com-
mission unless an adjustment is approved pursuant to Section
9.42.110B.
A. Manual on Architectural Standards. The planning
commission shall, by resolution, adopt a Manual on Architec-
tural Standards to be used as a guideline in reviewing ar-
chitectural style, exterior building materials, colors, and
similar features.
B. Architectural Variety. When houses using similar
architectural styles are located with two hundred fifty feet
of each other, exterior building elevations shall make pro-
vision for architectural variety by using different colors,
styles, roof treatments, window treatments, garage door
treatments, and similar methods.
C. Roof Material. Except for flat roof designs, roof
material shall be limited to clay and/or concrete tile.
D. Adjustment. The planning commission may approve an
adjustment to a precise plan allowing use of architectural
Styles, exterior building materials, colors, and similar
features not set forth in the adopted manual when the plan-
ning commission determines that the adjustment will be com-
patible with the surrounding neighborhood. (Ord. 95 S1
(part), 1986: Ord. 5 Sl (part) , 1982: county Ordinance 348
(part) )
186-43 (La Quinta 6/87)
Planning Commission
Resolution No. 89-_
Amend Municipal Code
follows:
Exhibit 'A'
Case No. ZOA 89-009
(Zoning Ordinance) Chapter 9.204 as
9.204.050 Reconstruction. Notwithstanding any
provision of Chapter 9.152 to the contrary, any fence,
wall, hedge or landscaping which is destroyed or damaged
to the extent of more than 50 percent of its total
replacement value or removed in whole or part, may not
be reconstructed, repaired, rebuilt or reestablished
unless the reconstruction, repair, rebuilding, or
reestablishing is in conformance with the requirements
and standards set forth by this Title. For purposes of
this section, the portion thereof, which is in a corner
cutback area, shall be considered separately from the
rest of any fence, wall, hedge or landscaping to which it
is or was attached.
Amend Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance) Section 9.42.070 as
follows:
F. Fencing
1. Rear and side yards shall be completely
enclosed and screened by view -obscuring
fencing, walls, vegetation -planted screens,
or combination thereof, unless modified in
Section 9.42.070 (F,2).
2. Fencing along the front property line, or in
the front yard setback area, including the
area behind the front setback in the interior
side yard area, back to where side walls
(between structure and interior side property
lines) occur, or between any structure and
side property line, or along the street side
yard setback area, or between any structures
and the rear exterior property line, shall be
constructed of a masonry product such as
block, rock, brick, stucco, etc., and/or
ornamental iron/tubular steel. Any gates in
these walls shall be constructed of
ornamental iron/tubular steel, and/or minimum
4" wide cedar or redwood boards and stained
or painted in a color to match or complement
the adjacent wall or structure.
C:M/RESO89.040
3. Fences, walls, and vegetation screens shall
generally conform with the design standards
and typical layouts contained within the
Manual on Architectural Standards, unless
modified in Section 9.42.070 (F,2).
4. Vegetation screens must consist of planting
materials of a suitable type, size, and
spacing, so as to provide a view -obscuring
barrier within a reasonable time of planting
as set forth in the landscape plan approval,
and shall be watered by an automatic
irrigation system. The planting plan shall
be approved by the Planning and Development
Department.
5. All walls and fences shall be continuously
maintained in good repair, and vegetation
screens shall be continuously maintained in a
healthy and viable condition.
C;M/RESO89.040
9.204.050---9.208.010
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grade. In the event that practical difficulties and hard-
ships result from the strict enforcement of these regu-
lations due to grade problems of abutting street, slope of
property, or other site conditions, the applicant requesting
a building permit may apply for a variance as provided for
in Chapter 9.168 of this title. (Ord. 41 §l, 1983: Ord. 32
§1(part), 1983: Ord. 5 §1(part), 1982: county Ordinance
348 §18.40(c))
>re>i�c 9.204.050_ Reconstruction. Notwithstanding any pro-
vision of Chapter ..-9.152 to the contrary, any fence, wall,
hedge or landscaping which is destroyed or damaged to the
extent of more than fifty percent of its total replacement
value, may not be reconstructed, repaired, rebuilt or rees-
tablished. For purposes of this section, the portion there-
of, which is in a corner cutback area shall be considered
separately from the rest of any fence, wall, hedge or land-
scaping to which it is or was attached. (Ord. 32 §1(part),
1983: Ord. 5 §1(part), 1982: county Ordinance 348 §18.40
(d))
9.204.060 Measurement of retaining walls. As an ex-
ception to the provisions of Section 9.204.040, in cases of
retaining walls on the boundaries of lots, where the finish
grade varies from one face to the other of such wall, the
height of such wall may be increased so as to provide a wall
height of not more than forty-two inches above the higher
point, of finish grade, where necessary in order to provide
"guardrail" protection as to the lot with the higher finish
grade. (Ord. 42 §2, 1983: Ord. 32 §1(part), 1983: Ord. 5
§1(part), 1982: county Ordinance 348 §18.40(e))
Sections:
9.208.010
9.208.020
9.208.030
9.208.040
9.208.050
9.208.060
9.208.070
9.208.080
9.208.090
9.208.100
Chapter 9.208
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Finality of decision of director.
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Notification of license department.
Annual review.
9.208.010 Compliance required. A home occupa,=ion as
defined in Section 9.08.470 may be engaged in provided that
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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
May 23, 1989
I.
II.
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7:00 p.m.
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 Moran.
ROLL CALL
A. Chairman Walling requested the roll call.
Present: Commissioners Bund, Zelles, Steding,
Moran, and Chairman Walling.
B. Staff Present: Planning and Development Director,
Jerry Herman, Principal Planner Ted Bower, and
Associate Planner Wally Nesbit.
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Chairman Walling introduced the Public Hearing
items as follows:
A. Continued Hearing - Plot Plan 89-411; a request by
John Bund to convert an existing 3,500-square-foot
single-family dwelling into a 4,800-square-foot
restaurant on a 1.57-acre site; located on the
northeast corner of Calle Barcelona and Avenida
Bermudas.
Commissioner Bund, being the Applicant, stepped
down from consideration of the request.
1. Associate Planner Wally Nesbit presented the
information contained in the Staff Report, a
copy of which is on file in the Planning and
Development Department.
2. Chairman Walling opened the Public Hearing.
The Applicant, John Bund, addressed the
Commission to explain the request. There
being no further comment, Chairman Walling
closed the Public Hearing.
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3. The Commission discussed the request as
presented. It was the consensus of the
Commission to revise Conditions 6.a. and
6.b., and 12.a. and 12.b. to allow for
bonding; and Condition 9, to allow parking in
the space, with restricted hours of use
posted (no parking 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.).
4. A Minute Motion was made by Commissioner
Moran and seconded by Commissioner Zelles to
approve Plot Plan 89-411, subject to
conditions as revised. Unanimously adopted.
B. Continued Hearing - Zoning Ordinance Amendment
89-008, Change of Zone 89-043; a City -initiated
request to amend Title 9 of the La Quinta Municipal
Code relating to planning and zoning, adding
chapter 9.145, Hillside Conservation Zone, and to
re -zone those properties which meet the criteria
set forth in the proposed ordinance to HC;
affecting all hillside areas above the toe -of -slope
of the Santa Rosa Mountains.
1. Principal Planner Ted Bower presented the
information contained in the Staff Report, a
copy of which is on file in the Planning and
Development Department.
2. Chairman Walling opened the Public Hearing.
Richard Meyer and Jack Beckler, property
owners, and John Crist, representing Mr.
Meyer, addressed the Commission, asking for
continuance to allow more time for review and
input. There being no further comment,
Chairman Walling closed the Public Hearing.
3. Following Commission discussion, a Minute
Motion. was made by Commissioner Zelles and
seconded by Commissioner Bund to continue
discussion of the item for 30 days to allow
.for further input from and meetings with
citizens, and to direct Staff to send out the
Hillside draft with a letter to property
owners. Unanimously adopted.
C. Specific Plan 83-002, Amendment No. 2, and Change
of Zone 89-041; a request by Landmark Land Company
for approval to expand the PGA West Specific Plan
by 21.5+ acres and change the zoning from A-1-10
to R-2 to permit the expansion of PGA West
development; located south of Avenue 54, east of
the All -American Canal, and north and west of the
current PGA West Specific Plan boundaries.
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1. Planning Director Jerry Herman presented the
information contained in the Staff Report, a
copy of which is on file in the Planning and
Development Department.
2. Chairman Walling opened the Public Hearing.
There being no comment, Chairman Walling
closed the Public Hearing.
3. The Commission discussed the request as
presented. A motion was made by Commissioner
Zelles and seconded by Commissioner Steding
to adopt Resolution 89-020 and Resolution
89-017, recommending to the City Council
approval of Specific Plan 83-002, Amendment
No. 2, subject to conditions; Change of Zone
89-041, A-1-10 to R-2; and concurrence of the
environmental determination. Following roll
call vote, the motion was unanimously adopted.
D. Tentative Tract 24208 and Change of Zone 89-042; a
request by La Quinta Associated II to divide a
20+ acre portion into 68 single-family lots and
to change the zoning from R-1-12,000 to R-1;
located on the east side corner of Dune Palms Road,
+one -quarter mile south of Fred Waring Drive.
1. Planning Director Jerry Herman presented the
information contained in the Staff Report, a
copy of which is on file in the Planning and
Development Department.
2. Chairman Walling opened the Public Hearing.
Mrs. Cash addressed the Commission, favoring
the project, but asking that great
consideration be given to traffic on Fred
Waring Drive. Chairman Walling noted that
Mrs. Cash's comments are directed to the
Public Hearing on Tentative Tract 24517, to
follow, not on this item. The Applicant,
Elizabeth Williams, addressed the Commission,
explaining the project. There being no
further comment, Chairman Walling closed the
Public Hearing.
3. Following discussion by the Commission, a
motion was made by Commissioner Steding and
seconded by Commissioner Zelles to adopt
Resolution 89-021 and Resolution 89-022,
recommending to the City Council approval of
Tentative Tract 24208, subject to conditions;
Change of Zone 89-042; and concurrence with
the environmental analysis. Following roll
call vote, the motion was unanimously adopted.
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E. Tentative Tract 24517 and Change of Zone 89-044; a
request by Waring Adams Venture to divide a
27.62-acre portion into 91 single-family lots, and
to change the zone from R-1-12,000 to R-1; located
on the southeast corner of Fred Waring Drive and
Adams Street.
1. Planning Director Jerry Herman presented the
information contained in the Staff Report, a
copy of which is on file in the Planning and
Development Department. Fire Marshal, Dennis
Dawson, answered various questions from the
Commission for clarification.
2. Chairman Walling opened the Public Hearing.
The Applicant, Elizabeth Williams, addressed
the Commission regarding the location of
ingress/egress. There being no further
comment, Chairman Walling closed the Public
Hearing.
3. The Commission discussed the items as
presented. It was the consensus of the
Commission to add a new condition stating
that Lot 87 be reserved for temporary access
until such time as two permanent access
points are provided.
4. A motion was made by Commissioner Steding and
seconded by Commissioner Zelles to adopt
Resolution 89-023 and Resolution 89-024,
recommending to the City Council approval of
Tentative Tract 24517, with conditions
modified to include the new condition as
stated above; Change of Zone 89-044; and
concurrence with the environmental analysis.
Following roll call vote, the motion was
unanimously adopted.
F. Tentative Tract 24545; a request by Northstar
Development to subdivide 269.8+ acres into 276
single-family lots, six golf course lots, and
various other street and landscape buffer lots;
located generally east of Washington Street, north
of Avenue 50, south of Avenue 48, and west of
Jefferson Street.
Chairman Walling stated he had a conflict of
interest and stepped down from discussion of the
item.
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1. Planning Director Jerry Herman presented the
information contained in the Staff Report, a
copy of which is on file in the Planning and
Development Department.
2. Vice Chairman Moran opened the Public
Hearing. Mr. David Howerton, representing
the Applicant, addressed the Commission
regarding Conditions 6. and 8.d. There being
no further comment, Vice Chairman Moran
closed the Public Hearing.
3. The Commission discussed the .request as
presented. It was the consensus of the
Commission to change Condition No. 6,
eliminating the phrase "...just north of
Eisenhower extension." It was also the
consensus of the Commission to change
Condition No. 8.d., to add the phrase "...or
require fire sprinkler systems on those
houses along the cul-de-sacs, subject to
final approval by the Fire Marshal."
A motion was made by Commission Zelles and
seconded by Commissioner Steding to adopt
Resolution 89-025, recommending to the City
Council approval of Tentative Tract 24545,
subject to conditions as modified; and
concurrence with the environmental
determination. Following roll call vote, the
motion was unanimously adopted.
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT
No one wished to address the Commission.
V. CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Commissioner Steding and
seconded by Commissioner Moran to approve the April
25, 1989, Planning Commission minutes. Unanimous.
VI. BUSINESS
Chairman Walling introduced the Business Item as
follows:
A. Specific Plan 85-006, Oak Tree West; a request by
Landmark Land Company for a first time extension,
for a 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.
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1. Planning Director Jerry Herman presented the
information contained in the Staff Report, a
copy of which is on file in the Planning and
Development Department.
2. The Commission discussed the request as
presented. During the discussion, Forrest
Haag, representing Landmark Land Company,
requested reconsideration of Condition No.
41, to add that it may be modified at the
time of Tentative Tract review in conjunction
with the Specific Plan, consistent with this
Condition. The Commission concurred with the
request.
3. A motion was made
seconded by Commis
Resolution 89-035,
time for Specific
revised conditions
roll call vote, the
by Commissioner Zelles and
sioner Moran to adopt
approving the extension of
Plan 85-006, subject to
of approval. Following
motion was unanimously
adopted.
VII. OTHER - None.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by
seconded by Commissioner
regular meeting on June
the La Quinta City Hall,
Quinta, California. Thi
Planning Commission was
May 23, 1989.
Commissioner Steding and
Moran to adjourn to a
13, 1989, at 7:00 p.m., in
78-105 Calle Estado, La
s meeting of the La Quinta
adjourned at 8:40 p.m.,
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TO: THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION
FROM: rPHE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
DATE: JULY 11, 1989
PROJECT: MINOR TEMPORARY OUTDOOR EVENT (MTOE) 89-013
LOCATION: PLAZA LA QUINTA SHOPPING CENTER, LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHAIKEST CORNER OF HIGHWAY Ill AND WASHINGTION
STREET
APPLICANT: `.1'HE ART AFFAIR, C/O GARY LOHMAN
REQUEST: THE APPLICANT IS REQUESTING APPROVAL TO CONDUCT AN
ART SHOW ON SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS BETWEEN
MID-OCTOBER, 1989, AND MID -MAY, 1990, ON THE GRASSY
AREA JUST EAST OF DOWNEY SAVINGS AND LOAN.
BA -.;.GROUND:
The requested art show, "Art Affair", is the same show
conducted the°Ls past season. The show was approved by Staff and
allowed a maximum 48 selling spaces. The show ran from early
December, 1988, through June 1, 1989, on Saturdays and
Sundays. During the duration of the show, several concerns
arose which warrant review. Those concerns were parking
(adequacy and traffic safety), restroom facilities, scheduling
conflicts with other shows, and trash.
ANALYSIS:
As indicated above, several problems did arise during the
previous art show run. However, those problems can be
resolved. The attached Conditions of Approval would insure
that the show would be acceptable.
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RECOMMENDATION/COMMISSION ACTION:
Staff believes the request is acceptable and therefore, can be
approved by minute motion, provided the attached conditions are
imposed. This will insure that the show is run properly and
provide means to correct problems that arise during the show's
duration.
ATTACHMENTS:
1.
2.
3.
Conditions of Approval
Letter of Request from Applicant
Site plan of shopping center and plan of area used
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
MTOE NO. 89-013
PROPOSED JULY 11, 1989
1. The event shall be conducted per the information
submitted on the plans (exhibits A-1 and A-2) and the
following conditions:
2. This approval shall be valid from October 14, 1989, to
May 27, 1990; shows may operate on Saturdays and
Sundays, between 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
3. Proof of $1,000,000 liability insurance policy naming the
City as a co-insured shall be submitted to the Planning
and Development Department a minimum of 30 days prior to
the first show.
4. Food will not be sold as part of the event.
5. Electricity will not be available to the site.
6. No art displays shall be located within the first 50 feet
behind the curb along Highway 111.
7. Applicant shall provide a minimum of two portable
restrooms on the site during shows. The restrooms shall
be on the site from only immediately proceeding the show
on Saturday to conclusion of the show on Sunday.
8. Artists shall park their vehicles on south side of
buildings, except for loading and unloading.
9. Applicant shall be responsible for cleaning trash around
the site during show times and at the end of each day's
show.
10. No signs and/or banners shall be displayed without prior
approval of the Planning and Development Department.
11.. Applicant shall provide the City with a signed copy of
the new agreement from the property owner allowing use of
the site for the art show; agreement to be submitted to
the Planning and Development Department a minimum of 30
days prior to the first show.
12. During hours of show operation, Applicant shall provide
"no parking" signs adjacent to access road to Highway 111
next to Downey Savings and along Highway 111 in area of
the art show. Approval of signs shall be obtained per
City Code requirements.
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13. Art shows are not allowed on the following days:
a. }November 19, 1989, day of La Quinta Village Faire.
b. March 16-18, 1990, during run of La Quinta Arts
.Festival.
14. There shall be no sale of clothing or other cloth
products unless they are hand made or hand decorated.
15. Violation of any of these Conditions of Approval or
unresolved problems arising from operation of shows,
shall be cause for Planning Commission to review the
permit and if deemed necessary after review, revoke said
permit.
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The Art Affair
78-395 Highway 111
La Quinta, California 92253
June 16, 19,89
Mr. Jerry Herman, Planning Director
City of La Quinta
78-105 Calle Estado
La Quinta, California 92253
Re: 1989-90 Permit for The Art Affair
Dear Jerry:
Please accept this letter as our request and application for
permission to hold the Art Affair again for the 1989-90 season. We
will be starting the show mid -October depending upon the weather and
subject to your approval. It will be held at the same location on Saturdays
and Sundays thru the season until mid -May. All other facts and conditions
remain substantially the same as previously approved by your department
as Minor Outdoor Event #88-008 on December 30, 1988.
The impact of this activity presented two problems last season
which we have addressed as follows:
1. Restrooms . There was a conflict with the tenants of the
shopping center relative to the use of the public restrooms in the adjacent
building due to keeping the restrooms clean. Subsequently, - the art show
has added janitorial services over the weekend at the show's expense and
Downey Savings and Loan has upgraded these facilities recently to help
correct the problem.
2. Parking. We experienced a few parking related complaints
this last season. To alleviate the Highway 111 potential problems we are
posting temporary no parking signs along the shopping center frontage.
To lighten the parking lot load we are requiring artists to park their
vehicles behind the building to the south. Also I have talked with
Dee Schepler of Downey Savings and Loan requesting that DSL issue
a directive to all tenants requiring all employees to spark in the
area behind, the buildings.
Additionally, with all due respect to the La Quinta Arts Foundation,
we have agreed to suspend the Art Affair show on the weekend of the
Arts Festival with timely notice of the dates of that show so that there
will not be a conflict regarding that activity.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any issues that you
would like to discuss regarding this request.
Thank you for your help in this matter.
I am enclosing a check in the amount of $75.00 for the processing
fee for this application.
Sincerely,
Gary ohman
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TO: H014CRABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION
FROM: THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
DATE: JULY 11, 1989
SUBJECT: NEW UNIT TYPES FOR PGA WEST DEVELOPMENT AND TIME
EXTENSION FOR PLOT PLAN NO. 85-203, TEMPORARY SALES
FACILITY
BACKGROUND:
Plot Plan No. 85-203, for the temporary sales facility, was
approved on October 1, 1985. Subsequent time extensions have
extended the approval period. The permit will expire
October 1, 19819, unless an extension is granted.
REQUEST:
The Applicant is requesting a time extension for the sales
facility, sales facility expansion, and approval to introduce
two new unit types (The Medalists and The Highlands) for
construction within PGA West.
These matters are interrelated; therefore, all are being
referred to the Planning Commission for action.
ANALYSIS:
1. The Plot Plan for the sales facility has received yearly
extensions. The Applicant is requesting a five-year
extension with additional extensions as needed.
2. The sales facility is temporary and will be removed upon
the complete development of PGA West. The Applicant's
.request for a five-year extension is reasonable, given
that some 3,000+ units remain to be constructed.
3. The proposed sales facility expansion is similar to the
existing facilities.
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4. The Medalists units are two-story, six-plex buildings
with three units on each floor.
5. The Highlands is a single-family detached condominium
similar to the Fairways.
6. The proposed units are similar to the existing unit types
currently under construction or which have been
constructed within PGA West.
7. The PGA West Specific Plan identified a wide range of
unit types that could be constructed. The new unit types
are similar to previously approved unit types, such as
the "Greens" and the "Fairway". The design of the new
units is in conformance with the Specific Plan;
therefore, with a change in the Applicant's marketing
approach, revised unit offerings are an appropriate
subject for the Commission to entertain.
RECOMMENDATION:
By Minute Motion:
1. Approve a five-year time extension for Plot Plan
No. 85-203;
2. Grant the additional sales facility building and
model unit construction for the Medalists and
Highlands units adjacent to the sales complex;
3. Require the Applicant to submit a detailed
landscaping plan, to the Planning and Development
Department for review and approval, of the
sales/model complex prior to the issuance of a
final occupancy permit.
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SUNUSE
COMPANY
Julv 3, 1989
Mr. Jerry Herman
Planning Director
City of L.a Quinta
,18-105 Calle Estado
La Quinta, CA. 92263
RE: Plot Plan No. 85-203 -- Request For Time Extension and Amendment
to Plot Plan
Dear Mr. Herman:
We respectfully request approval to amend the above referenced plot
plan to allow the expansion of the sales office and the construction
of two new model buildings. We also request a time extension on the
approval of the existing sales office as provided for under Condition
1#3 of the Conditions of Approval for the Plot Plan.
Enclosed are copies of a plot plan which indicates the location of
the sales office expansion, the locations of the two new model
buildings with respect to existing structures, and the revisions to
the parking lot to accommodate the now models. Also enclosed are
copies of the floor plan of the sales office expansion; copies of the
floor plan and the elevation of the Medalists model; and copies of
the floor plan and the elevation of the Highlands model. The
exterior elevation of the sales office expansion will match the
existing sales office. Note that the space between the existing
sales office and the expansion is a breezeway which will allow
prospective buyers access to the new model buildings.
The Medalists is a two --story six-plex building with three units on
the ground floor and three units on the second floor. The Highlands
is a single-family detached unit. Both product types will be air-
space condominium!;.
The landscaping, irrigation, and landscape lighting plans have not
yet been prepared for the remodel of the "sales/model complex". We
,will be submitting these plans for your review in approximately 60
days.
At this time we have concluded that we wi I I not have a need to con--
struct a permanent sales office facility as was originally proposed
for this area. The expanded temporary sales office facility will ac-
commodate our needs for the sales life of PGA West. Therefore, we
request that the time extension approval for this plot plan be for a
period of five years with provisions for additional extensions, if
required.
42-600 Cook Street, Suite 200, Palm Desert, California 92260, Telephone (619) 568-2828
Builder of America's Finest Country Club Communities
,July 3., 1989
PlDt Plan 85-203
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We anticipate starting construction of the sales/model complex
expansion approximately Auqust 1, 1989, therefore, your expeditious
handling of thiis request i !:Ireatly appreciated.
If you have any quelstions, or require any additional information„
l:)lease do not tliesitate to contact me.
,:sincerely,
:SUNRISE COMPANY
Allen Lewin
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TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING
COI-IMI SSION
FROM: THE PLANNING AND DEV'ELOPIAIENT DEPARTMENT
DATE: JUl ,Y 11, 1989
SUBJECT: SCOPING THE NEXT ROUND OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS
Background:
A number of General Plan Amendments have been discussed for the
round following the Amendment of the Housing Element. If the
Planning Commission is satisfied with the scope of the General
Plan Amendments listed below, the Public Hearing for the
Amendments can be scheduled for your Tuesday, September 12,
1989, regular meeting and for the City Council, October 3, 1989.
In addition to the City -initiated General Plan Amendments, the
Staff also expects one or more privately proposed General Plan
Amendments to also be advanced. The timing will be such that
all the remaining General Plan Amendments will need to be
considered together as our last General Plan Amendment of the
year.
Amendments:
The changes 'being considered for the General Plan consist of
both text and map amendments.
Text Amendments
1. Designating the area north of the Park as Urban
Mix, allowing both commercial and high density
residential uses.
2. Adding Fred Waring and Jefferson as Primary Street
Image Corridors.
3. Adding Miles, 48th Avenue, and Adams from 48th
Avenue to Highway 111 as Secondary Image Corridors.
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4. Allowing certain Village streets to be minimal
width due to
their history.
5.
Revision to
the draft Housing
Element to
incorporate HCD
suggestions.
Map
Amendments
A.
Designating
the following as "Major
Community
Facilities":
La Quinta Park, Fritz
Burns Park,
United States
Post Office, and both fire
stations.
B.
Creating a new land use category on the
map and
designing -the
area north of the Park as
Urban Mix.
C.
Downgrading
Avenida Bermudas from
Secondary
Arterial to a
Collector.
Private Proposals
1. East Sphere Annexation.
2. An application from Landmark to eliminate the
Tourist Commercial from Oak Tree West Plans, and
designate as General Commercial the northwest
corner of Avenue 50 and Jefferson Street.
Additional General Plan Amendments
There are some additional General Plan Amendments which are in
preparation by the Engineering Department. Among these are:
C-1. Coordination of right-of-way widths between
jurisdictions (La Quinta, Indio, County, and
Coachella) on Jefferson, particularly between Miles
and Fred Waring, along the Pyramids property and
between 50th and 52nd.
C-2. 52nd Avenue, between Washington and Jefferson
(4 or 6 lanes).
C-3. Extension of several streets into our sphere of
influence and their coordination with adjacent
jurisdictions and regional plans: between Madison
and Monroe: 52nd Avenue, 54th Anvenue, Airport
Boulevard, 58th Avenue, and 60th Avenue.
It is possible that these studies and coordinations could make
Place in time to include them in the next round of General Plan
Amendments. Therefore, they should be considered as a part of
the Scoping, to be dropped if they are not ready.
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Recommendation:
Consider this list of General Plan Amendments and direct Staff
as to whether the list is complete and whether any major
adverse environmental impacts are to be expected from these
General Plan Amendments.
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GENERAL PLAN TEXT AMENDMENTS
(GPA NO. 89-025)
General Plan Text Amendment No. 1
Page VI-9 (following Policy 6.3.8). Insert a new Policy 6.3.9:
The area north of the Park, bordering on Tampico, offers
an opportunity to expand the commercial district of the
Village across from the future commercial north of
Tampico, and at the same time include high density
residential opportunities in a distinctly "Urban Mix"
configuration of commercial uses with high density
residential above or along side.
The Village at La Quinta Specific Plan will be amended to
provide an unique fifth area for "Urban Mix", as well as
amending the Village Zoning Text and Zoning Map.
General Plan 77ext Amendment No. 2
Page VI-13. Insert as addition Primary Street Image Corridors
in Policy 6.5.2:
o Fred Waring Drive
o Jefferson Street
General Plan Text Amendment No. 3
Page VI-13.
(a) Insert as additional Secondary Street Image Corridors:
o Miles Avenue
o 48th Avenue
o Adams Street between 48th Avenue and Highway 111
(b) Strike Jefferson as a Secondary Image Corridor Street.
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General Plan 'Text Amendment No. 4
Page VII-16. Insert as an addition to Policy 7.5.10:
However, certain streets in the Village area have been
established at certain widths for a number of years.
Widening of these streets would work a hardship for
adjacent: properties, jeopardize the pedestrian emphasis
of the Village, and destroy long-established landscaping
material.. Therefore, the following streets will be
permitted to remain at a maximum fifty foot right-of-way
width: Cadiz, Barcelona, and Amigo. For similar
reasons, Bermudas shall also be considered a Collector,
and adjustment of its width made consistent with
available right-of-way and traffic safety considerations.
General Plan Text Amendment No. 5
The revision of the 1989 draft Housing Element.
In the interest of timing, the City Council on July 5,
1989, adopted the draft Housing Element. The State
Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) had
several suggestions for the improvement of the draft
Rousing Element. The purpose of the revision is to amend
the text of the newly adopted Housing Element, to
incorporate the suggestions of HCD, and to clarify the
program of action.
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GENERAL PLAN MAP AMENDMENTS
(GPA NO. 89-025)
Map Amendment A
General Plan Figure II-1 LAND USE PLAN, page II-3a.
Designate the following as "Major Community Facilities":
a. La. Quinta Park (from open space) approximately
4 acres
b. Fritz Burns Park (from medium density residential)
approximately 6.66 acres
C. United States Post Office (from Village Commercial)
approximately 0.55 acres
d. Riverside County Fire Station No. 70 at PGA West
(from low density residential) approximately
1.95 acres
e. Riverside County Fire Station No. 32 on Avenue 52
(from low density residential) approximately
0.48 acres
Map Amendment B
General Plan Figure II-1 LAND USE PLAN, page II-3a
a. Create a new land use category in the legend
labeled "Urban Mix: high density residential and
commercial uses".
b. Designate the existing high density area north of
the Park in the Village area, bounded by Eisenhower
Drive, Calle Tampico, Avenida Villa, and the mid
block line west of Avenida Bermudas, to "Urban. Mix".
Map Amendment C
General Plan 'Figure VII-2 CIRCULATION PLAN, page VII-15a
The: redefinition of right-of-way width and ultimate
cross-section (through reassessment of traffic studies and
coordination with adjacent jurisdictions) of the following Load
segments:
C-1. Jefferson Street (from Fred Waring Drive to Miles
Avenue, and from Westward Ho Drive south to Avenue
54).
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C-2. Avenue 52 (the new alignment from its junction
with Calle Sinaloa at Avenida Bermudas to
Washington Street, and from Washington Street
eastward to Jefferson Street).
The addition of the following road segments to complete their
extension through the sphere of influence area (coordinated
with adjacent jurisdictions):
C-3.
Avenue 52 (from Madison Street
to Monroe
Street)
C-4.
Avenue 54 (from Madison Street
to Monroe
Street)
C-5.
Airport Boulevard (from 1/2
mile east
of Madison
Street to Monroe Street)
C-6. Avenue 58 (from Madison Street to Monroe Street)
C-7. Avenue 60 (the southerly limit of the Sphere of
Influence area) (from Madison Street to Monroe
Street)
C-8. Monroe Street (from Avenue 52 to Avenue 60)
C-9. The reduction of right-of-way width and
cross-section of Avenida Bermudas from its
junction with the new alignment of Avenue 52 to
Calle Tampico from a Secondary Arterial to a
Collector to protect the pedestrian orientation of
the Village and the investments in major
landscaping material.
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MEMORANDUM
CITY OF LA QUINTA
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING
COI�MI SSION
FROM: THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
DATE: JULY 11, 1989
SUBJECT: CHANGE OF DATE FOR JOINT MEETING WITH CITY COUNCIL
BACKGROUND:
In your deliberations on the Hillside Ordinance, you requested
a meeting with City Council in joint session to discuss
possible changes in the Hillside Ordinance. Your suggestion
had been for July 31. However, at least one interested City
Council person would not be able to attend on that date.
MEETING DATE:
The Council discussed the joint session and scheduled the date
for Tuesday,, September 5th (Monday being Labor Day). At that
time you can discuss changes to the Hillside Ordinance (which
can be drafted and ready for discussion) as well as the
Transfer of Development Rights Ordinance.
Your Hearing on the Hillside and TDR Ordinances will be
scheduled for September 12. City Council can hear these
matters on their next meeting, September 19th.
On August 8th, when this matter comes up again (from your
continuance to that date from June 27th), you will need to
continue the Hearing to September 12th.
MR/MEMOPC.026