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1989 09 12 PCAE 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 September 12, 1989 - 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER - Flag Salute ROLL CALL **NOTE** ALL AGENDA ITEMS NOT CONSIDERED BY 11:00 P.M. MAY BE CONTINUED TO THE NEXT COMMISSION MEETING HEARINGS 1. Item ............ Applicant ....... Location ........ Request ......... Action .......... Beginning Resolution No. 89-041 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 89-008; CHANGE OF ZONE 89-043 (HILLSIDE CONSERVATION ORDINANCE) CITY OF LA QUINTA ALL HILLSIDE AREAS ABOVE THE TOE -OF -SLOPE OF THE SANTA ROSA MOUNTAINS 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 FROM VARIOUS RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATIONS. Resolution No. 89- 89- MR/AGENDA.912 -1- 2. Item ............ GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 89-028 PREANNEXATION ZONING CZ 89-048 FOR ANNEXATION NO. 5 Applicant ....... CITY OF LA QUINTA Location ........ EAST OF JEFFERSON STREET, SOUTH OF 50TH AVENUE, WEST AND EAST OF MADISON STREET, AND NORTH AND SOUTH OF 54TH AVENUE Request ......... DESIGNATE THE PROPERTY WITH CITY OF LA QUINTA ZONING AND LAND USES CONSISTENT WITH CURRENT COUNTY DESIGNATIONS Action .......... Continue to September 26, 1989 3. Item ............ GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 89-026 CHANGE OF ZONE 89-045 SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 1 (85-006 OAK TREE WEST) Applicant ....... LANDMARK LAND COMPANY Location ........ ONE QUARTER MILE SOUTH OF THE JEFFERSON STREET AND 50TH AVENUE INTERSECTION, P,LONG THE WEST SIDE OF JEFFERSON STREET, WITHIN THE OAK TREE WEST SPECIFIC PLAN Request ......... REDESIGNATE THE 36,.5-ACRE SITE FROM COMMERCIAL TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ON THE CITY'S GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP; CHANGE THE ZONING FROM C-P-S TO R-2; AND AMEND THE SPECIFIC PLAN TO ELIMINATE THE COMMERCIAL LAND USES (EXCEPT CLUB HOUSE), RELOCATE A GOLF TUNNEL FROM 52ND AVENUE TO JEFFERSON STREET, AND OTHER MINOR CHANGES Action .......... Resolution No. 89- 89- 89- 4. Item ............ GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 89-027 CHANGE OF ZONE 89-046 PUBLIC USE PERMIT 89-005 Applicant ....... LANDMARK LAND COMPANY Location NORTHWEST OF THE JEFFERSON STREET AND 50TH AVENUE INTERSECTION Request ......... REDESIGNATE THE 47.2-ACRE SITE FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO COMMERCIAL ON THE CITY'S GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP; CHANGE THE ZONING FROM A-1-10 TO C-P-S; AND CONSTRUCT A 140-CHILD DAY CARE CENTER ON A ONE -ACRE SITE LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SITE Action .......... Resolution No. 89- 89- Continue Public Use Permit 89-005 to October 10, 1989, at Applicant's request MR/AGENDA.912 -2- 5. Item ............ TENTATIVE TRACT 24889 Applicant ....... LANDMARK LAND COMPANY Location ........ NORTHWEST CORNER OF 52ND AVENUE AND JEFFEERSON STREET (OAK TREE WEST) Request ......... APPROVAL TO DIVIDE 426 ACRES INTO 108 LOTS (54 NUMBERED AND 54 LETTERED LOTS) FOR FINANCING AND CONVEYANCE PURPOSES IN THE R-2 ZONE Action .......... Resolution No. 89- 6. Item ............ TENTATIVE TRACT 24890 VARIANCE 89-010 Applicant ....... JM PETERS COMPANY Location ........ NORTHWEST CORNER OF 52ND AVENUE AND JEFFERSON STREET (OAK TREE WEST) Request ......... APPROVAL TO DIVIDE 404+ ACRES INTO 562 RESIDENTIAL LOTS AND 99 MISCELLANEOUS LOTS; AND VARIANCE TO ALLOW SOME LOTS TO BE 55 FEET WIDE RATHER THAN 60 FEET WIDE TO ALLOW DUPLEXES IN THE R-2 ZONE Action .......... Resolution No. 89- 89- 7. Item ............ TENTATIVE TRACT 24950 CHANGE OF ZONE 89-047 ,Applicant ....... CHONG B. LEE :Location ........ NORTHEAST CORNER OF MILES AVENUE AND DUNE PALMS ROAD :Request ......... TO DIVIDE A +8.9-ACRE PORTION INTO 37 SINGLE-FAMILY LOTS; TO CHANGE THE ZONING FROM R-1-12,000 TO R-1 ,Action .......... Resolution No. 89- 89- 8. :Item ............ SPECIFIC PLAN 87-009, AMENDMENT NO. 1 CHANGE OF ZONE 89-04C GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 89-025 (PARTIAL) Applicant ....... CITY OF LA QUINTA Location ........ GENERALLY BOUNDED BY AVENIDA TAMPICO TO THE NORTH, AVENIDA NAVARRO TO THE EAST, AVENIDA VILLA TO THE SOUTHEAST, AVENIDA MARTINEZ TO THE SOUTHWEST, AND EISENHOWER DRIVE TO THE WEST MR/AGENDA.912 -3- 9. Request ......... ZONE CHANGE FROM R-3 (GENERAL RESIDENTIAL) TO C-V-T (COMMERCIAL VILLAGE TAMPICO) ON +5.6 ACRES. ALSO BEING CONSIDERED WITH A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FROM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO URBAN MIX (PART OF GPA 89-025) AND AN AMENDMENT TO THE. VILLAGE SPECIFIC PLAN (SPA 89-009, NO. 1) Action .......... Resolution No. 89- 89- 89- Item ............ GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS 89-025 Applicant ....... CITY OF LA QUINTA Requests ........ Text Amendments 1. Redesignating the area north of La Quinta back to "Urban Mix", allowing both commercial uses and high density residential uses. 2. Adding as Primary Street Image Corridors Fred Waring Drive and Jefferson Street. 3. Adding as Secondary Street Image Corridors Miles Avenue, 48th Avenue, and Adams Street between 48th Avenue and Highway 111. Striking Jefferson as a Secondary Image Corridor. 4.a. Allowing Cadiz, Barcelona, and Amigo to remain as 50-foot rights -of -way to preserve the pedestrian emphasis of the Village and to protect long-established landscaping material. b. Redesignating Avenida Bermudas from a Secondary Arterial to a Collector between the new alignment of 52nd Avenue to Tampico, to protect the pedestrian emphasis of the Village. 5. The revision of adopted 1989 Housing incorporate improvement from the State Office Community Development. the recently - Element to suggestions of Housing and MR/AGENDA.912 -4- Map Amendments A. Redesignating the following as Major Community Facilities: La Quinta Park, Fritz Burns Park, the U.S. Post office, Riverside County Fire Station No. '70 at PGA West, and Station No. 32 on 52nd Avenue. B. Creating in the Land Use Map Legend a new category of "Urban Mix" and redesignating the area north of the Park to "Urban Mix". C. Revising the Circulation Plan with respect to right-of-way widths and cross-section through coordination with adjacent jurisdictions: Jefferson, 52nd Avenue, 54th Avenue, Airport Boulevard, 58th Avenue, 60th Avenue, Monroe Street, and the redesignation of Specific Plan Amendments (87-009, #1) Amending the Village at La Quinta Specific Plan to redesignate the area north of the Park to Urban Mix as a fifth commercial/residential segment of the Village Plan, and presenting development standards for that area. Title 9 of the Municipal Code Amending Chapter 9.90, "Ccmmercial 'Village (C-V) Zone", to incorporate the area north of the Park as an "Urban Mix" area, to specify permitted uses, and to specify development standards for that area. (ZOA 89-007) Change of Zone 89-040 Rezoning the area north of the Park bounded by Calle Tampico, Eisenhower Drive, Avenida Villa, and the mid -block line east of Avenida Navarro to C-v (Commercial Village), Subzone C-V-T (Tampico). Action .......... Resolution No. 89- MR/AGENDA.912 -5- 10. Item ............ Applicant ....... .Location ........ Request ......... Action.......... PUBLIC COMMENT AMENDMENT OF TITLE 9 OF MUNICIPAL CODE CITY OF LA QUINTA CITY-WIDE ADD CHAPTER 9.210 "OUTDOOR LIGHT CONTROL" (ALSO KNOWN AS THE "DARK SKY ORDINANCE1°), WHICH RESTRICTS THE PERMITTED USE OF OUTDOOR ARTIFICIAL ILLUMINATING DEVICES EMITTING UNDESIRABLE LIGHT RAYS WHICH HAVE A DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON ASTRONOMICAL OBSERVATIONS, AND/OR WHICH INEFFICIENTLY UTILIZE SCARCE ELECTRICAL ENERGY, AND/OR WHICH CREATE A PUBLIC NUISANCE. MERCURY VAPOR LIGHTS WOULD BE PROHIBITED ONE YEAR FROM THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE CHAPTER. OTHER SOURCES OF LIGHTS WOULD REQUIRE SHIELDING OR FILTERS. 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. '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 Planning Commission Meetings held August 8 and August 29, 1989. BUSINESS SESSION - None OTHER - None ADJOURNMENT ---------------------------------------------------------------- :ITEMS FOR SEPTEMBER 11, 1989, 3:30 P.M. STUDY SESSION "DISCUSSION ONLY" 1. All Agenda items. 2. :Identification of future Commission Agenda items. MR/AGENDA.912 -6- PH-1 MEMORANDUM TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT DATE: SEPTEMBER 12, 1989 SUBJECT: HILLSIDE CONSERVATION ORDINANCE AND TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS ORDINANCE, AND CHANGE OF ZONE TO HILLSIDE CONSERVATION ORDINANCES AND CHANGE OF ZONE: Attached are copies of Ordinance and the Transfer discussed in the joint mee be considered as a package. Change of Zone to Hillside RECOMMENDATION: the revised Hillside Conservation of Development Rights Ordinance as ting on September 6, 1989 which should Also attached is a map of the Conservation from various other zones. Adopt the attached Resolution recommending to the City Council the acceptance of a Negative Declaration based on the Environmental Assessment Nos. 89-122 from the Hillside Conservation Ordinance, and EA No. 89-135 for the Transfer of Development Rights, and the adoption of the Hillside Conservation Ordinance (ZOA #89-008), the Transfer of Development Rights (ZOA #89-010), and the Change of Zone which converts all Open Space designated property cn the Land Use Map for the General Plan to the same zone Hillside Conservation (CZ #89-043) on the Zoning Map. BJ/MEMOTB.008 - 1 - CHAPTER 9.145 H.C. ZONE (HILLSIDE CONSERVATION ZONE) sang i cans : 9.145.005 Generally .010 Purpose and Intent .015 Application to Property .020 Permitted Uses .025 Plot Plan Review Required .030 Design Review Required .035 Engineering Reviews Required .040 Other Studies Required .045 Grading, Grubbing, Scarring Control .050 Development Standards .055 Division of HC Zoned Land .060 Transfer of Development Rights .065 Alteration of the Location of the Toe of the Slope .070 Recreation/Open Space Ownership and Maintenance .075 Change of Designation 9.145.005 GENERALLY. A. The Hillside Conservation (H.C.) Zone applies to all land within the City of La Quinta designated in the General :Plan as "Open Space". B. The Hillside Conservation (H.C.) Ordinance applies specifically to land meeting the definitions of being above "the toe of the slope", as defined in 9.145.015 "Application to Property", within the following 19 sections (San Bernardino Base and Meridian) within the City of La Quinta: TSS, R7E: Sections 19, 25, 30; TSS, R6E: Section 36; T6S, R6E: Sections 1, 12, 13, 24, 25; T6S, R7E: Sections 6, 7, 8, 17, 18, 19, 20, 28, 29, 30. C. The H.C. Ordinance shall also apply to each and every parcel of land within the city (without otherwise being noted on exhibit or map which is added to the City by annexation, dedication, or other means) meeting the definitions of being above "the toe of the slope". BJ/ORDDRFT.003 - 1 D. Except as specifically provided elsewhere in this title, any and all disturbance of natural terrain, grubbing, grading, new use, and every new building and premises or land in the H.C. zone shall be used for or occupied and every building shall be erected, constructed, established, altered, enlarged, maintained, moved into or within such H.C. Zone exclusively and only in accordance with regulations set forth in this chapter. 9.145.010 PURPOSE AND INTENT. A. The purpose of this Chapter is twofold: 1) to define those hillside areas which are not developable, from either a public safety or engineering perspective, and to prevent inappropriate development on them; and 2) for those hillside areas which are developable, to ensure the safety of the public, and to ensure that the placement, density, and type of all hillside development within the City of La Quinta is suitable to the topography of the Existing terrain, that proposed developments will provide I -or minimal disturbance of the existing terrain and natural habitat, and that the natural hillside characteristics will be retained wherever practicable. B. It is the further purpose of this Chapter to implement the goals and policies of the General Plan and to achieve the following objectives: 1. To protect the public from hazards associated with hillside development, including seismic activity, landslides, flooding, inaccessibility from fire and emergency services, lack of water for fire control, wild fires, collapse of roads, and similar risks. 2. To protect and conserve hillside ecosystems through the retention of unique natural topographic features and hillside characteristics, including drainage patterns, streams, slopes, ridgelines, rock outcroppings, vistas, natural vegetation, and the habitats and migratory routes of animals; 3. To maximize the retention of the city's natural topographic features, including, but not limited to, mountainsides, mountain faces, skyline profiles, ridgelines, ridgecrests, hilltops, hillsides, slopes, arroyos, ravines, canyons, prominent vegetation, rock outcrops, view corridors, and scenic vistas, through the careful limitation and selection of building sites and building pads on said topographic features, thereby enhancing the beauty of the City's landscape. BJ/ORDDRFT.003 - 2 4. To assure that developmental use of said topographic features will relate to the surrounding topography and will not be conspicuous and obtrusive because of the design and location of said developmental use; 5. To reduce the scarring effects of excessive grading for roads, building pads, and cut and fill slopes. 6. To balance public and private interests while preserving the hillsides. 9.145.015 APPLICATION TO PROPERTY. A. In the La Quinta General Plan, all hillsides and some alluvial fans are designated "open space". In general, the dividing line between open space and other land uses is meant to follow and be bounded by "the toe of the slope." The area above "the toe of the slope" includes not only hillsides, but also alluvial fans which are not protected by flood control structures, and drainage ways and stream courses which have some potential for flooding. In general, alluvial fans not exceeding 20% slope are developable consistent with this chapter either through the transfer of residential units from contiguous hillside areas, by change of designation (9.145.075) by providing flood protection (9.145.065). B. For any parcel subject to the jurisdiction of the City of La Quinta, the City Engineer, upon viewing the site and considering a land suitability study (containing all the requirements in .035) submitted by the applicant shall determine the boundary between the developable and the undevelopable portions of the parcel by locating "the toe of the slope", using the following criteria (more than one criterion may apply): 1. The point where water -borne alluvial material not exceeding 20% slope begins to collect to a depth of one foot or more; 2. The dividing line between steeper rock formations and more gently sloping alluvium, i.e., where there is a noticeable break in the angle of slope from steep to shallow; where the angle of slope exceeds 20%; Al. An area unprotected from flooding potential, i.e., an area above the uppermost flood control structure which intercepts runoff (in the form of either natural water courses or as overland sheet flow) and directs it to a controlled stormwater diversion channel (see Section .065). BJ/ORDDRFT.003 - 3 - 9.145.020 PERMITTED USES. A. C. D. No development (except as provided under Subsection D, below) shall be approved for slopes exceeding 20%. The following are exempt from the requirements of this Chapter: tracts and specific plans already approved. The following uses within the HC Zone shall be permitted on alluvial fans with slopes not exceeding 20%: a.) Golf courses (not including above -ground structures), but permitting fairways, greens, tees, and golf -cart paths to access them; b.) Flood -control structures; c.) Parks, lakes, and passive recreation facilities; d.) Water wells, pumping stations, and water tanks (if properly screened or painted); e.) Power, telephone, and cable substations and transmission lines (if properly screened or painted); f.) T.V., cable, and radio antennas; g.) Hiking and equestrian trails; h.) Single family residential uses; i.) Accessory uses necessary to accomplish the permitted uses such as roads, gate -houses, on -site subdivision signs, parking lots, noncommercial community association, recreation, and assembly buildings and facilities. ..Che following uses within the HC Zone shall be permitted on slopes exceeding 20%: a.) Hiking and equestrian trails not permitting vehicles; b.) Access roads which shall be non -visible unless applicant can prove to the City that the only access to a non -visible area must traverse a visible area. (Ownership or non -ownership of property is not sufficient proof of reason to place a road in a visible area.) Roads cannot exceed 15% grade. 9.145.025 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW REQUIRED. All development within the H.C. Zone shall file and receive approval (or modification) of plans by means of the Conditional Use Permit approval processes described in Chapter 9.172 plus all requirements of this chapter. BJ/ORDDRFT.003 - 4 - 9.145.030 DESIGN REVIEW. All development in the HC Zone shall be subject to Design Review pursuant to Chapter 9.183 Design Review. "Development" in this context shall include the following: grading, building, grubbing, or permitting any heavy equipment (equipment whose function is digging,clearing, earth -moving, grading, or a similar function disruptive to the natural terrain.) access to the H.C. Zone property. 9.145.035 ENGINEERING REVIEWS REQUIRED. For every home site or for every subdivision proposed within the H.C. Zone, the following reports shall be prepared by a California -licensed engineer (licensed in the appropriate discipline), and filed with the City Engineer (unless specifically waived by the City Engineer based on a site visit to the proposed site): a..) Hydrology, drainage, and flooding report for all sites; b.) Soil survey of the sites proposed attesting to stability of all sites, and the appropriateness of the construction method proposed; c:.) Underlying geology/engineering report, attesting to stability of all sites; d.) Seismic analysis attesting to the stability of the site(s) and addressing the potential of material above the site(s) impacting the site(s); e:.) Access plan showing the preliminary engineering for roads giving access to the proposed site(s); f:.) Grading plan for the construction site(s) and access routes. g.) A utility plan demonstrating the feasibility of providing water for domestic and fire suppression purposes, sewer, power, and other utilities, especially with regard to the scarring effects of the grading necessary to install such utilities. The City Engineer shall specifically approve each proposed site and access route based on the submitted reports. 9.145.040 OTHER STUDIES REQUIRED. The following studies shall be filed with the Planning and Development Department as a part of the application process: A. All development in the HC Zone shall be subject to a review by a qualified biologist, which addresses the :Following: 1. Natural vegetation and native plants which may be affected by the project; BJ/ORDDRFT.003 - 5 - 2. Wildlife habitats, migratory routes (e.g., for Bighorn sheep), and native animal species; 3. Plan to maintain corridors for wildlife habitat and movement of animals within H.C. Zone. B. All development in the H.C. Zone shall be subject to a review by a qualified archaeologist, which addresses the following: 1. A thorough examination of the site for archaeological remains; 2. A plan for the salvage of any significant findings; 3. A review of the site for any significant historic or cultural resources. C. A plan for the preservation of all areas exceeding slopes above 10% (as per Section 9.145.045 J.), including: 1.. The designation of all areas exceeding 10% slope, with the degree of slope noted, and the calculation of the percent to be left undisturbed; 2. The designation of all water courses both natural and man-made, with plans for the preservation and/or reintroduction of drought tolerant plants. Water courses shall be designated as Open Space; 3. A monitoring program (following CEQA) for the preservation of open spaces. 9.145.045 GRADING, GRUBBING AND SCARRING CONTROL. A. No permits shall be issued for any grading, grubbing, building or structure in the H.C. Zone until grading plans, slope planting and irrigation plans, and building Elevations for design review have been submitted to the Planning Commission for recommendation and to the City Council for approval. In reviewing plans for grading, slope planting and irrigation, native revegetation, mitigation of scarring caused by grubbing and grading, preservation of the natural state of the hillsides and water courses (based on slope angle) and building elevations, the Commission and Council shall consider the purpose and intent of this chapter and the criteria established in Section 9.145.050, together with applicable standards and shall approve the design if all applicable provisions are met. BJ/ORDDRFT.003 - 6 - B. Conditions may be applied when the proposed development does not comply with applicable standards and shall be such as to bring such development into conformity or the plans and drawings may be disapproved and the City shall specify the standard or standards that are not met. C. The Applies maintenance until such homeowner's maintain maintenance ant or Developer shall be responsible for the of all slope planting and irrigation systems time as the properties are occupied or until a association accepts the responsibility to the landscaping in common areas, or other district formation is established. D. Any person who fails to protect the natural terrain, defaces, grades, grubs, scars, or otherwise disrupts the natural terrain in the H.C. Zone without prior City approval of plans for such work, subject to this Chapter, shall have created a public nuisance which shall be abated. Abatement may include the property owner undertaking the restoration (under City supervision and monitoring), or that failing, City -contracted restoration Of the disrupted area. The property owner may be charged the cost of the restoration together with the direct costs of supervision and monitoring of the restoration. If the property owner fails to reimburse the City the costs incurred, a lien against the property for payment may be instituted and collected. E. Any plans which are being considered by the City for possible approval of development shall at the time of discovery of the creation of the public nuisance be denied by the considering body. After such time as the public nuisance has been completely abated, the plans may be resubmitted, upon payment of all required fees. F. The provisions of this section shall be in addition to other Municipal Code titles and regulations applicable to grading activities within the City. No grading shall be conducted, nor shall any grading permit be issued for any grading in the H.C. Zone until grading plans and special drawings showing grading and topography as viewed from critical locations within the neighborhood or community have been submitted to the Planning Commission for recommendation and to the City Council for approval. G. The Commission and Council shall consider the following matters of particular concern in their review of grading proposals in the H.C. Zone. Conditions may be attached to the approval of grading plans so as to achieve the purpose and intent of this chapter and the following objectives: 1. The health and safety of the public; BJ/ORDI)RFT.003 - 7 - 2. The preservation of vegetation and animal habitat, designation of stream courses as open space, preservation of habitat corridors, encouraging revegetation with drought -tolerant native species; 3. The avoidance of excessive building padding or terracing and cut and fill slopes to reduce the scarring effects of grading; 4. The encouragement of sensitive grading to ensure optimum treatment of natural hillside and arroyo features; and, 5. The encouragement of imaginative grading plans to soften the impact of grading on hillsides, including rolled, sloping, or split pads, rounded cut and fill slopes, and post and beam construction techniques; 6. The maximum retention of vistas, and natural topographic features including mountainsides, ridgelines, hilltops, slopes, rock outcroppings, arroyos, ravines, and canyons. H. All land areas with 20% or greater slope shall not be graded in any manner except at the specific discretion of the City Council, and only where it can be shown that a minimum amount of development is in the spirit of, and not incompatible with, the purposes and policies set forth in this article. I. The following table indicates those minimum percentages cf the ground surface of a site which shall remain in a natural state (no cut or fill or grubbing) or be developed solely for recreational purposes based on the average percent slope of a parcel: BJ/ORDDRFT.003 - 8 - TABLE OF NATURAL SITE TO BE PRESERVED MINIMUM PERCENT OF SITE TO REMAIN IN NATURAL STATE (NO CUT OR FILL AVERAGE PERCENT SLOPE OR GRUBBING) OR BE DEVELOPED OF SITE SOLELY FOR RECREATIONAL/OPEN SPACE PURPOSES 10.0 - 12.4 70.0 12.5 - 14.9 77.5 15.0 - 17.4 85.0 17.5 - 19.9 92.5 20.00 or more 100.0 "Average Percent Slope" means the average natural inclination of the ground surface of a lot or parcel expressed as a percent and as measured by the following formula: S = 0.002296xIxL A Where: S = Average Natural Slope in Percent I = Natural Contour Interval in Feet L = Length of Natural Contour in Feet A = Acres of Property (Parcel of Record Existing on November 13, 1979) 0.002296 = Constant which Converts Square Feet into Acres and Expresses Slope in Percent 9.145.050 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. A. Maximum density and minimum lot permitted. In the H.C. 4.one the maximum density permitted shall be one residential unit per 10 acres. On a contiguous parcel which includes areas both above and below the "toe of the .lope", residential units may be clustered together below the "toe of the slope" to take advantage of buildable areas with lower slope angles, provided the overall density for the parcel of one unit per ten acres is not exceeded. Structures shall remain single family, BJ/ORDDRFT.003 - 9 - separated, on individual lots having an area of at least 7,200 square feet. B. Yard (setback) requirements. The requirements for R-1 zone shall apply. C. Heights. The requirements for R-1 zone shall apply, except that no structure shall be placed in such a way that its outline is visible above a ridgeline. D. Auto storage. On -site parking requirements shall follow Chapter 9,.160 OFF STREET PARKING. E. Equipment. No roof -top equipment for heating, cooling or other purposes will be permitted. F. Architectural treatment. The architectural treatment of structures within the HC Zone shall be compatible with the setting of the structure and shall be generally con- sistent with requirements of the desert setting and other architectural treatments found elsewhere in the City. Use of indigenous materials for the structure of walls should be encouraged. Fencing and walls must follow SR Zoning requirements. G. Landscaping. On the cut or pad occupied by the structure, landscaping may be left to the choice of the homeowner, providing some selection of drought -tolerant species is observed. Elsewhere on the site (or open space), native vegetation shall be undisturbed (or recreated after approved grading). H. Utilities. All utilities shall be placed underground, except for water tanks and substations which shall be appropriately screened and/or painted in colors to blend into the background. 9.145.055 DIVISION OF H.C. ZONED LANDS. In order to assure compliance with the provisions of this chapter where a planned residential development is not required pursuant to Chapter 9.148., there shall be submitted, for every property within or partially within H.C. Zoned land, along with every tentative subdivision map and parcel map filed for approval, in accordance with the provisions of Municipal Code Title 13, a preliminary grading plan (and other requirements of this chapter) showing at least one practical, usable, accessible building site which can be developed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter for each lot or parcel. BJ/ORDDRFT.003 - 10 - 9.145.060 TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS. A. Transfers of development rights shall follow the procedures and standards presented in Chapter 9.146, Transfer of Development Rights. B. Any owner of property within the H.C. Zone may transfer development rights from the H.C. Zone on the basis of one residential unit per 10 acres. C. The property receiving the transfer of development rights may be: 1. Another portion of the same property below "the toe of the slope," as presented in a Specific Plan; or, 2. by means of sale to any area of the City which has been General Plan designated as medium density (8 units per acre) or higher (except the SR zone within the Cove area which is single family on small lots in character), provided the increase for any particular parcel does not exceed 200 of the General Plan density designation. D. Any owner of property with the H.C. Zone may sell, bequeath or transfer the development rights of the property, in accordance with this Chapter (9.145) and the Chapter on Transfer of Development Rights or Credits (9.146) to any governmental jurisdiction or any properly organized nonprofit organization whose charter allows for the ownership and/or transfer of development rights. Said governmental jurisdiction or nonprofit organization may retain or sell or transfer acquire development rights in accordance with the Chapter on Transfer of Development Rights (9.146). 9.145.065 ALTERATION OF THE LOCATION OF THE TOE OF THE SLOPE. If, as a result of an approved developmental project, a flood control structure is placed higher on a hillside area so that an area of alluvial fan becomes protected from flooding potential (or if the location of the toe of the slope is moved by altering some other criterion), the new area below "the toe of the slope" shall remain zoned H.C. (Hillside Conservation), and the Conditional Use Permit approved for the site shall determine the effective density of the developable portion by virtue of the transfer of development rights from the hillside areas to the developable portion of the property. BJ/ORDDRFT.003 - 11 - 9.145.070 RECREATIONAL/OPEN SPACE OWNERSHIP AND MAINTENANCE. A. Those areas located within a hillside development controlled by this chapter which are to remain as undeveloped open spaces, such as undevelopable slopes and natural landmarks, etc., which are to be used for game preserve, recreational, or open space purposes, may be offered, through dedication, to a governmental jurisdiction, or to a not -for -profit land trust, conservancy, or similar organization whose charter allows for the ownership of development rights which will preserve the natural open space of the hillside area in perpetuity. B. If, however, the public agency, or City, or land trust, conservancy, or similar organization does not accept such an offer (or if such an offer is not made), the Developer shall make provisions for the ownership and care of the open space in such a manner that there can be necessary protection and maintenance thereof. Such area shall be provided with appropriate access and shall be designated as separate parcels which may be maintained through special fees charged to the residents of the subject development or through an appropriate homeowner's association or maintenance district. Where necessary and appropriate, maintenance in perpetuity shall be guaranteed through the bond of the Developer. 9.145.C75 CHANGE OF DESIGNATION. All lands within the Hillside Conservation Zone are designated on the General Plan Land Use Map as "open space." A property owner may propose a change of designation from "open space" and "HC" zones by means all of the of the following procedures: A. General Plan Amendment from "open space" designation to an equally appropriate category. B. A change of zone from HC to an equally appropriate zone; C. Submission of a specific plan for the property; D. Satisfaction of the engineering and other reviews required in Section 9.145.035 and .040; E. Compliance with all other sections of this Chapter except 9.145.020; 9.145.050 A,B,C; 9.145.060; and 9.145.065. BJ/ORDDRFT.003 12 - CHAPTER 9.146 TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS SECTIONS: 9.146.05 Generally 9.146.10 Definitions 9.146.15 Procedures 9.146.20 Timing 9.146.25 Documentation 9.146.05 GENERALLY A. All transfers of development rights or credits shall follow the definitions, procedures, timing, and documentation presented in this Chapter, and shall observe the restrictions and guidelines presented in other enabling chapters, such as Chapter 9.145, Hillside Conservation Zone, and others which may be from time to time adopted enabling transfers of development rights or credits. B. The purpose of this Chapter is to provide the process by which development rights or credits may be transferred from donor parcels to receiving parcels such as in Open Space land use designations to enable it to be preserved as open space, and other purposes which may be adopted in other enabling legislation. Such transfers of development rights or credits may be within the same property, or may take place from one property to another by means of sale or transfer within the same ownership. C. '.transfers shall take place under the guidance of the City and shall be documented by means of recordation. 9.146.10 DEFINITIONS A. :Development Right or Credit: A potential entitlement created by a land use designation and, by adoption of a zoning category, applying to a parcel of land, to construct one dwelling unit per a given number of square feet or per a given number of acres, which can only be exercised when the development right or credit has been transferred pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter and the enabling Chapter, from a donor parcel to a receiving parcel, and all other requirements of law are fulfilled. BJ/ORDDRFT.001 - 1 - B. Donor Parcel: A parcel, from which all potential entitlements for residential development are transferred (by means of sale, or transfer to another parcel in the same ownership) and thereby extinguished. A subdivision may be required to separate developable from undevelopable portions of the parcel. C. Receiving Parcel: A parcel, to which potential entitlements for residential development are transferred up to the limits of the enabling Chapters, and exist in addition to any potential entitlements created by General Plan Land Use Designation and Density Specification and in addition to any zoning which applies to the parcel. D. Fractions: Development rights or credits may be transferred as a fraction carried to the second decimal place, rounded up or down to the second place following the rule of the third decimal being 0-4, round down; 5-9 round up to the next digit in the second decimal place. When applied to the receiving parcel, the number of credits (carried to the second decimal place) will be spread across the acreage of the receiving parcel and will be translated into an increment of additional development entitlements carried to two decimal places per acre. E. Density Bonuses: Transferred development rights or credits shall not be counted in the basis for density bonuses granted for providing for affordable housing or good design or special amenities. The order in which bonuses and transferred rights or credits are applied shall be as follows: 1. The base density ranges as per the General Plan; 'a. Density bonuses applied for providing affordable housing (up to 30 percent of the base density alone); :3. Density bonuses for good design or special amenities (up to 10 percent of the base density alone); .4. Transferred densities added to the final figure of any density bonuses. Transferred densities shall not become a part of the base on which bonuses are figured. 5. In no case shall the sum of all density bonus and tranferrerd densities (if all are maximized) exceed 60% of the base density in the General Plan. F. Enabling Chapter: A chapter of Title 9 of the La Quinta Municipal Code which creates and further specifies and limits the transfer of development rights or credits, such as 9.145 "Hillside Conservation Zone". BJ/ORDDRFT.001 - 2 - G. Taming: The time limits as specified in Section 9.146.20 Timing. H. Documentation: The requirements for City approval, recordation and notice to the City of La Quinta of such recordation, following example language specified in 9.146.25 Documentation. 9.146.15 PROCEDURES A. The enabling Chapter shall specify by class the donor parcels and the receiving parcels, the number of residential development rights or credits which can be transferred per square footage or per acre; and the limits of development rights or credits which can be transferred to any one parcel. B. The donor parcels, from which development rights are being removed must: 1. Remove all development rights or credits at the same time (residual development rights or credits cannot be left on the property); 2. Be mappable; according to the Subdivision Map Act requirements, i.e., a legal description and a total acreage will be required to be recorded. 3. Record a document which acknowledges that all development rights or credits for the described parcel have been extinguished and that no further residential development can occur on the parcel. C. The receiving parcel, to which development rights or credits are being transferred, must: :1. Be mappable; according to the Subdivision Map Act requirements, i.e., a legal description and a total acreage will be required to be recorded; 2. Record a document of affixture (or attachment) which has been attested to by the City Clerk of the City of La Quinta, tying the transferred development rights or credits to a specific parcel, in perpetuity, following the sense of the example of language contained in Section 9.146.25 Documentation. D. This document of transfer and affixture must be recorded. Evidence of the Recordation must be supplied to the City Clerk of the City of La Quinta within 30 days of the date of attestation by the City Clerk. BJ/ORDDRFT.001 - 3 E. The City Clerk shall only attest to a transfer of development rights or credits upon receipt of written authorization from the City Manager. The City Manager shall only authorize such transfer after receiving a report from the Planning and Development Department containing a recommendation and a synopsis of the engineering report from the Public Works Director. F. If a property consists of both undevelopable and developable portions, the applicant may apply for the subdivision of the parcel to allow transfer of rights from the undevelopable portion to the developable portion. 9.146.20 TIMING A. A condition of approval of the development rights transfer shall specify the donor and receiving parcels subject to the transfer which shall be recorded no later than 90 days from the date of Council approval. B. In the event that a parcel of hillside land (with development rights still attached) is granted, bequeathed, sold, transferred, given or otherwise becomes the property of a not -far --profit land trust, conservancy, or public agency, the receiving entity shall have an unlimited period from the date of receipt in which to dispose of the development rights by sale or other means. When development rights are transferred to a specific receiving parcel, the 90 day time limit shall apply as in "A" above. 9.146.25 DOCUMENTATION A. There shall be recorded for the donor parcel a document having the sense of the following: I. A legal description and a total acreage of the parcel or portion of the parcel. 2. The total number of development rights or credits being removed from the property. 3. An acknowledgement that no further residential development rights or credits shall accrue to the parcel in perpetuity. 4. The assessor's parcel number of the parcel to which the development rights or credits are being transferred. 5. An attestation by the City Clerk of the City of La Quinta (dated). 6. The signature, name and address of the owner of the parcel. BJ/0RDDRFT.001 - 4 - B. There shall be recorded for the receiving parcel a document having the sense of the following: 1. "In addition to the number of dwellings units on this parcel APN# F (legal description and total acreage attached as Exhibit A) which may be permitted by the City of La Quinta by virtue of the General Plan Land Use and Density Designations, this parcel shall be permitted (number) of additional dwelling units per acre, which have been transferred to this parcel pursuant to Chapter 9.146 of the Municipal Code, Transfer of Development Rights." 2. "These additional dwelling units are hereby affixed to this parcel APN# and may not be further transferred, sold, traded, or otherwise removed from this parcel, except by the purchase by the City of La Quinta or other public agency authorized by the City." 3. The Assessor's Parcel Number(s) of the donor parcel(s) from which the development rights or credits have been removed and transferred and affixed to this parcel. 4. The signature of the City Clerk of the City of La Quinta affixed below attests to the legitimate transfer of these development rights to this property (as described in Exhibit A). City Clerk, City of La Quinta Owner of APN NAME ADDRESS Date Date BJ/ORD:DRFT.001 ` 5 - PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 89- 011 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF NEGATIVE DECLARATIONS NO. 89-122 FOR THE HILLSIDE CONSERVATION ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT AND EA NO. 89-135 FOR THE TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT, AND APPROVAL OF THE HILLSIDE CONVERSATION ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT (ZOA #89-008), AND THE TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT (ZOA# 89-010), AND APPROVAL OF THE CHANGE OF ZONE (CZ #89-043) WHICH CONVERTS ALL OPEN SPACE DESIGNATION IN THE GENERAL PLAN TO THE SAME ZONE, HILLSIDE CONSERVATION (HC). WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California did on the 12th day of September, 1989, hold a duly -noticed Public Hearing to consider the request of the City to amend the Zoning Text (Title 9 of the Municipal Code) to insert two new sections: The Hillside Conservation Zone 9.145, and the Transfer of Development Rights 9.146, and to change the zone of the area described on the attached map, being all areas described in the General Plan as Open Space from various zonings to HC (Hillside Conservation Zone); and, WHEREAS, said Zoning Ordinance Amendments and the Change of Zone to HC 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 amendments 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 the Zoning Ordinance Amendments and the Change of Zone to HC: 1. That the Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance (Title 9 of the Municipal Code) are consistent with the General Plan, and are called for within the General Plan; and 2. That the Change of Zone to HC for all Open Space designation in the General Plan is consistent with the General Plan intent; and BJ/RESOPC.007 - 1 - 3. That the impacts of the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments and the Change of Zone to Hillside Conservation were addressed by EA #89-122 for the Hillside Conservation Zone, and EA #89-135 for the Transfer of Development Rights prepared in conjunction with the Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. 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 Environmental Assessments #89-122 and #89-135 and recommends the adoption of Negative Declarations in each case; 3. That it does hereby recommend to the City Council approval of the Hillside Conservation Zoning Text Amendment (ZOA #89-008), the Transfer of Development Rights Zoning Text Amendment (ZOA #89-010), and the Change of Zone (CZ #89-043) amending the Zoning on all Open Space designations to HC, Hillside Conservation, a copy of each attached hereto. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission held on this 12th day of September, 1989, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: JOHN WALLING, Chairman City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: JERRY HERMAN, Planning Director City of La Quinta, California BJ/RESOPC.007 - 2 - PH-2 STAFF REPORT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 12, 1989 ITEM: PREANNEXATION ZONING 89-048 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 89-028 FOR ANNEXATION NO. 5 APPLICANT: CITY OF LA QUINTA, STEVEN BRUMMEL, BERNARD DEBONNE, BETINA COFFEY HOYT, AND OTHERS PROJECT DESCRIPTION: PREANNEXATION ZONING AND AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN TO COVER THE AREA IDENTIFIED IN ANNEXATION NO. 5 LOCATION: GENERALLY THE AREA EAST OF JEFFERSON STREET, SOUTH OF 50TH AVENUE, WEST AND EAST OF MADISON STREET, AND NORTH AND SOUTH OF 54TH AVENUE BACKGROUND: The proposed annexation area is within the Sphere of Influence of La Quinta. The area west of Madison Street is currently designated on the General Plan Land Use Map as Low Density Residential (2-4 du/ac)• The areas east of Madison Street are not designated on the City's Land Use Map. The City has received requests to annex this area. A subsequent survey was conducted which identified the majority of land owners in support of the annexation. EXISTING CONDITIONS: The property has scattered development. The major portion of the area south of 52nd Avenue is vacanr or in agricultural production. A desert nursery, and two single-family homes also exist in the area. The area north of Avenue 52 also consists of agricultural, single-family homes, and vacant land. This area has -the Green Valley Ranches development which consists of 2+ acre lots. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: An environmental assessment has been prepared. Based upon the existing uses, the prior environmental review conducted by the County, the County's General Plan Land Use Designations, and MR/STAFFRPT.089 -1- the recommended consistency of the proposed City land uses with the County land uses, a Negative Declaration is recommended for adoption. PHYSICAL CONSTRAINTS: The area is flat to rolling with no major constraints. The All -American Canal traverses through the site. EXISTING PROJECTS: Two tentative tracts have been reviewed and recommended for Council approval. Other property owners have indicated potential residential developments in the area. EXISTING COUNTY LAND USE DESIGNATIONS: The land use designations consist of intersections of 50th Avenue and 52nd Avenue); Residential 2-B (2-5 and Residential 3-A (.4-2 dwelling Map 2) EXISTING COUNTY ZONING: Commercial (located at the Jefferson, and Jefferson and dwelling units per acre); units per acre). (Refer to The area has numerous zoning designations. The categories include C-P-S, RA-2-1/4, R-2-9,000, A-1-2, A-1-4-1/2, A-1-5, A-1-10, and A-1-20. EXISTING CITY GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATIONS: The area west of Madison Street is currently designated Low Density Residential on the La Quinta Land Use Map. The area east of Madison Street is not designated. PROPOSED LA QUINTA GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATIONS: The proposed land use designations have been identified to take into consideration the existing land uses and the County General Plan Land Use Designations. Therefore, only three designations are recommended: Very Low Density Residential e0-2 du/ac), Low Density Residential (2-4 du/ac), and Special Commercial.. ( See Map 4 ) PROPOSED ZONING: The proposed zoning is consistent with the proposed land use designations. The areas designated Very Low Density Residential will be zoned R-1-20,000; the Low Density Residential areas will be zoned R-1; and the areas designated Special Commercial will be zoned C-P-S. MR/STAFFRPT.089 -2- PLAN FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES: The City of La Quinta presently provides the following services: o City Administration o Public Works and Engineering (Roads and Drainage, and Park Maintenance) o Planning and Development (Development Guidance and Building Code Plan Checks and Inspection) o Community Safety (Code Enforcement, Animal Control, Contracts with Riverside County for Fire and Police Services) o Community Services (Senior Citizens Center, Contract for Library) Water and sewer are provided by the Coachella Valley `neater District. :Parks are provided primarily by the Coachella Valley :Parks an Recreation District, except for Lake Cahuilla County Park. ;Solid waste, gas, electricity, telephone, and cable are available from public utilities and private companies. The services of the City available to the annexed area the annexation. The other affected by annexation. FISCAL ANALYSIS: of La Quinta would be made upon the effective date of agency services would not be A fiscal analysis of the annexation is being prepared by the Applicants. These analyses will examine the fiscal consequences of the annexation and subsequent development of the properties in terms of revenues generated and expenditures by the City and all other affected jurisdictions. RECOMMENDATION: Continue the Public Hearing to September 26, 1989. M.R/STAFFRPT.089 -3- low Y5 & D 0 � , NORTH MWIPA WON 015"14 AV6 0 1 0 Ja- AVC ff I I - ----------- C. J, 9239M -2a- Pr 0 0 0 �� . _ L . �t°o° �,(� 'icy'` s � ; .�. �1 � .l � � ! y � •� ° ��. _�. e 44 WC or � � �� r:• � ® e i � 1'6 l ttn• t 1 i O -- '� ® �• o j 0 0 m o ® c �� ,-Q• m � �A . L lI' -- h o - � • V o m V® 0 ® m o ® ® o Al we S7 NORTH 40�TuAli►�7 ."SON I AJCy � ------ I � .. I I —4a— �' 0 C: 1 r % - 40At /v' VLD Lo D c sty, Low Low DEJUSI ,S-irE.C.tA L, C0101MERVA ..-WA -4e MAP 4 4.1 lo*Ar ac- MAP 5 OW&VEGETABLES KANUAN RANCH August 21, 1989 Mr. ..Jerry Hermann Planning Director P.0. Box 1504 La Quinta, Ca. c!i?53 Gent Iemer, % This letter is in response to your notice requesting support for annexation of our area to the city of L.a Quinta. 1'he area lies between Avenue 50 to Avenue 52, from Jefferson to Madison streets. Please note the enclosed map which covers a portion of' the proposed area to be annexed. Parcel #1. (Southwest corner of 50 and Jefferson) on the County General Plan has a commercial zoning. My five acre parcel (#2) lies to tihe South of this 10 acre parcel. I am requesting i-a commeercial zoning for this parcel (#2) . Two years ago,, I talked with the Director of the County General plan. At that time he assured us that when Landmark started their hotel complex across the street, that my request would be feasible and reasonable and he could see no reason to deny this:. zoning. I feel that the Corner of 50 and Jefferson (including my five acre parcel) its an ideal location for commercial zoning in light of the recent developments. 1. Residential development around the new school at 150 and Adams 2. Residential development taking place at Green Valley Estates. 3. Homes in P.G.A. West. 4. Homes to be built in the Pyramid complex (formerly Grove development) 5. 'The adequate width of Avenue 50 from La QUinta through Indio and Coachella. This would draw from Indian Palms CC and various mobile home complexes to this center. 6. Would allow smooth traffic flow to and -f-rom a shopiping area. 50-400 JEFFERSON / INDIO, CALIFORNIA 92201 / (619) 564-4567 0 0 These two parcels would give approximately 1,000 feet of Jefferson street frontage with 660 feet of depth. I hope you will concur with my feelings and request to give this area a commercial zoning. Thant., you for your time and consideration. Respectfully, Sonny Kanlian Enclosure: Map ttf _717. 6 -f, r,75 F-I OF 1-1 PH-3 STAFF REPORT PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: SEPTEMBER 12, 1989 APPLICANT: LANDMARK LAND COMPANY PROPOSAL: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT #89-026 CHANGE OF ZONE #89-045 SPECIFIC PLAN #89-006, AMENDMENT #1 LOCATION: ONE QUARTER MILE SOUTH OF THE JEFFERSON STREET AND 50TH AVENUE INTERSECTION, ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF JEFFERSON STREET, WITHIN THE OAK TREE WEST SPECIFIC PLAN. REQUEST: REDESIGNATE THE 36.5 ACRE SITE FROM SPECIAL COMMERCIAL TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ON THE CITY'S GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP; CHANGE THE ZONING FROM C-P-S TO R-2; AND AMEND THE SPECIFIC PLAN TO ELIMINATE THE COMMERCIAL LAND USES (EXCEPT CLUB HOUSE), RELOCATE A GOLF TUNNEL FROM 52ND AVENUE TO JEFFERSON STREET AND OTHER MINOR CHANGES. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT #89-139 HAS BEEN PREPARED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THIS APPLICATION. THE ORIGINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT #85-034 (SCH# 85050112) ADDRESSED THE IMPACTS ASSESSED WITH THE ORIGINAL SPECIFIC PLAN. THE AREA UNDER CONSIDERATION WITH THIS APPLICATION WAS IDENTIFIED FOR COMMERCIAL USES. THE CURRENT REQUEST IS FOR RESIDENTIAL USES. THEREFORE, THE IMPACT HAS BEEN REDUCED. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION IS RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. 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. 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. The Specific Plan was approved for the following: BJ/STAFFRPT.007 - 1 - - 45 holes of golf on approximately 400 acres. - 2,245 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 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. ANAT.vgT q - 1. The 36.5 acre site is designated special commercial on the General Plan Land Use Map. 2. The Applicant's request is to redesignate the 36.5 acre site to low density residential. 3. The 36.5 acre site is currently zoned C-P-S on the Zoning map. 4. The Applicant is requesting the site be rezoned to R-2. 5. The Applicant proposes to develop the 36.5 acre site with golf, golf clubhouse, and residential lots. 6. The Specific Plan identified the 36.5 acre site for commercial land uses. 7. The Applicant is requesting minor modifications to the Specific Plan as follows: A. Elimination of the 18 acre hotel site and 18.5 acre supporting commercial complex (36.5 acres) north of Avenue 52. B. Design, location, and increased size (25,000+ to 40,000+ square feet) of the clubhouse north of Avenue 52. C. Relocation of the golf tunnel from Avenue 52 to Jefferson Street. D. Provide a future access north of Avenue 52. E. The Specific Plan identifies 24-foot wide neighborhood streets, however, the Fire Department has requested 36-foot wide streets. A condition will be added to provide for minimum 36-foot wide private streets. F. Added duplex housing types. BJ/STAFFRPT.007 - 2 - G. Reduced from 10-foot minimum side -yard setbacks for the duplex to a 5-foot setback from property line. This meets the minimum zoning requirements. H. The conditions of approval for the Specific Plan dated June 20, 1989, still pertain. Minor modifications of the conditions are needed to eliminate reference to the hotel/commercial center north of Avenue 52. FINDINGS: Findings to support the Specific Plan, Change of Zone and General Plan Amendment are contained in the attached recommended Planning Commission Resolutions. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Planning Commission Resolutions 89- 89- , 89- recommending to the City Council approval of General Plan Amendment #89-026, Change of Zone #89-045, and Specific Plan Amendment #1, for Oak Tree West Specific Plan #85-006 and concur with the environmental determination that a negative declaration be adopted for these applications. BJ/STAFFRPT.007 - 3 - PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 89-- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL CONCURRENCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO.89-o-139 AND APPROVAL OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 89-026, A REQUEST TO AMEND THE LA QUINTA GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP FROM SPECIAL COMMERCIAL TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL. CASE NO. GPA 89-026 - LANDMARK LAND COMPANY WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did, on the 12th day of September, 1989, hold a duly -noticed Public Hearing to consider the request of Landmark Land Company to amend the La Quinta General Plan Land Use Map from Special Commercial to Low Density Residential for a site totaling 36.5 gross acres, located one-fourth mile south of the Jefferson Street and 50th Avenue intersection, along the west side of Jefferson Street within the Oak Tree West Specific Plan, more particularly described as: THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 5, AND A PORTION OF THE NORTHEAST 1/QUARTER OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 7 EAST, SAN BERNARDINO BASE AND MERIDIAN; 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 and reasons to justify the approval of said General Plan Amendment: 1. Traffic impacts caused by the implementation of GPA 89-026 can be mitigated to a large degree. 2. The request for Low Density Residential land use at a density of 2-5 units per acre is consistent with the goals and policies of the La Quinta General Plan. 4. This General Plan Amendment application complies 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). Mitigation measures were adopted to reduce the impact of Low Density Residential land uses on the subject property. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, as follows: BJ/RESOPC.C11 - 1 - 1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the Commission in this case; 2. That the Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council approval. of General Plan Amendment No. 89-026, consisting of a Land Use Map Amendment as described in Exhibit "A", attached hereto. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission, held on this 12th day of September, 1989, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: JOHN WALLING, Chairman ATTEST: JERRY HERMAN, Planning Director BJ/RESOPC.011 - 2 - PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 89-c A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL CONCURRENCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 89-•139 AND APPROVAL OF A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM C-P-S TO R-2 ON A 36.5-ACRE SITE. CASE NO. CZ 89-045 - LANDMARK LAND COMPANY, INC. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did, on the 12th day of September, 1989, hold a duly -noticed Public Hearing to consider the request for a Change of Zone from C-P-S to R-2 on a 36.5-acre site located 1/4-mile south of the Jefferson Street and 50th Avenue intersection, along the west side of Jefferson Street, within the Oak Tree West Specific Plan, more particularly described as: THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 5, AND A PORTION OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 6, SOUTH, RANGE 7 EAST, SAN BERNARDINO BASE AND MERIDIAN; 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 and reasons to justify the approval of said Change of Zone application: 1. The proposed Change of Zone is consistent with the goals and policies of the La Quinta General Plan. 2. This Change of Zone application complies with the requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Quality Act of 1970" (County of Riverside, Resolution No. 82-213, adopted by reference in City of La Quinta Ordinance No. 5). a. Mitigation measures can be generated to reduce the impact residential land uses on the subject property. b. Mitigation measures can be generated to reduce the impact on the transportation and Circulation systems of this area. 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; BJ/RESOPC.012 - 1 - 2. That it does hereby recommend to the City Council approval of the above described Change of Zone request, and as illustrated on the map labeled Exhibit "A", attached hereto. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission, held on this 12th day of September, 1989, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: JOHN WALLING, Chairman ATTEST: JERRY HERMAN, Planning Director BJ/RESOPC.012 " 2 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 89- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL CONCURRENCE WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION, AND AMENDMENT NO. 1 FOR THE OAK TREE WEST SPECIFIC PLAN. SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 85-006, AMENDMENT #1, OAK TREE WEST LANDMARK LAND COMPANY, INC. 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 the City Council Resolution No. 85-83; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did, on the 23rd day of May, 1989, considered the confirmation of the environmental determination and modification of the approval conditions and recommended to the City Council approval of the modified conditions of approval; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California did, on the 20th day of June, 1989, hold a duly -noticed Public Hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission concerning the modification of the Conditions of Approval; and, WHEREAS, the City Council did, on the 20th day of June, 1989, approved the environmental determination and modified the Conditions of Approval; and, WHEREAS, the Applicant, Landmark Land Company, Inc. has requested a modification to the Specific Plan by eliminating 36.5 acres of proposed commercial development and other textural changes; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did, on the 12th day of September, 1989, considered the confirmation of the environmental determination and Amendment #1 for the Oak Tree West Specific Plan; and, BJ/RESOPC.013 1 - WHEREAS, said Specific Plan Amendment #1 complies with the requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental 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 and reviewing the original Environmental Assessment for Oak Tree West (Sch #85050112) that the Amendment will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment and that a Negative Declaration should be filed; 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 and reasons to justify zhe recommendation for approval of said Specific Plan Amendment: 1. The Specific Plan is consistent with the La Quinta General Plan. 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. 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. 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 Environmental Assessment No. 89-139, indicating that the proposed Specific Plan Amendment will not result in any significant environmental impacts as mitigated by the amended Conditions of Approval; 2. That it does hereby recommend to the City Council approval of the above -described Specific Plan request for the reasons set forth in this Resolution, and subject to the attached Conditions of Approval. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission, held on this 12th day of September, 1989, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: BJ/RESOPC.013 - 2 - JOHN WALLING, Chairman ATTEST: JERRY HERMAN, Planning Director BJ/RESOPC.013 - 3 - PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL SPECIFIC PLAN #85-006, AMENDMENT #1 SEPTEMBER 12, 1989 1. The development shall comply with Exhibit 1, the Specific Plan document for Specific Plan #85-006 (revised July, 1989), and the following conditions, which conditions shall take precedence in the event of any conflicts with the provisions of the Specific Plan. 2. The neighborhood loop collector and neighborhood streets shall be a minimum 36-foot pavement width. 3. The duplex units shall provide a 5-foot minimum sideyard setback from property lines. 4. The Applicant/Developer shall comply with the Conditions cf Approval attached to City Council Resolution No. 89-76 unless modified. 5. Prior to any further development, the Applicant shall prepare and submit a written report to the Planning Director demonstrating compliance with these Conditions of Approval and mitigation measures of Specific Plan #85-006, Environmental Assessment #85-035 and Environmental Assessment #89-139, which must be satisfied prior to development. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Applicant shall prepare and submit a written report to the Planning Director demonstrating compliance with those Conditions of Approval and mitigation measures of the Specific Plan #85-006, Environmental Assessment #85-035, and Environmental Assessment #89-139, which must be :satisfied prior to the issuance of a building permit. Prior to final building inspection approval, the Applicant shall prepare and submit a written report to the Planning Director demonstrating compliance with all remaining Conditions of Approval and mitigation measures of the SP (#85-006, EA #85-035, and EA #85-035. The Planning Director may require inspection or other monitoring to assure such compliance. 6. Condition #27 (Conditions dated June 20, 1989), shall be amended to eliminate reference to the hotel. 7. Condition #38b. shall be amended to reflect the minimum pavement width of 36-feet rather than 32-feet. BJ/CONAPRVL.012 - 1 - %$ AT /� ESTABLISHED IN 1918 AS A PUBLIC AGENCY DISTRIc� ► (AACHELLA VALLEY WATER !DISTRICT POST OFFICE BOX 1058 ., COACHELLA, CALIFORNIA 9223E • TELEPHONE (619) 398-2651 OFFICERS DIRECTORS THOMAS E LEVY, GENERAL MANAGER CHIEF ENGINEER TELLIS CODEKAS, PRESIDENT BERNARDINE SUTTON. SECRETARY RAYMOND R. RUMMONDS, VICE PRESIDENT JOHN P. POWELL KEITH H. AINSWORTH. ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER REDWINE AND SHERRILL, ATTORNEYS DOROTHY M. NICHOLS THEODOREJ.FISH August 25, 1989 August 23, 1989 Planning Commission City of La Quinta Post Office Box 1504 La Quinta, California 92253 Gentlemen: Subject; General Plan Amendment 89-026, Change of Zone 89-045 Specific Plan amendment 85--006, Portio;zs of Section 5, Township 6 South, Range 7 East, San Bernardino Meridian This area is protected from stormwater flows by a system of channels and dikes, and may be considered safe from stormwater flows except in rare instances. This area is designated. Zone C on Federal Flood Insurance rate maps which are in effect at this time. The district will furnish domestic water and sanitation service to this area in accordance: with the current regulations of this district. These regulations provide for the payment of certain fees and charges by the subdivider and said fees and charges are subject to change. The district will need additional facilities to provide for the orderly expansion of its domestic water system. These facilities may include wells, reservoirs and booster pumping stations. The developer will be required to provide land on which some of these facilities will be located. These sites shall be shown on the tract map as lots to be deeded to the district for such purpose. This area shall be annexed to Improvement District No. 55 of Coachella Valley Water District for sanitation service. There are existing district facilities not shown on the development plans. There may be ccriflicts with these facilities. We request the appropriate public agency to withhold the issuance of a building permit until arrangements have been. made with the district for the relocation of these facilities. TRUE. CONSERVATION USE, WATER WISELY Planning Commission -2-• August 25, 1989 PIETIS for grading, landscaping, and irrigation systems shall be submitted. to Coachella Valley Wate.,• District for review. This review is for ensuring efficient water management„ If ;you have any questions please call Bob Meleg, s,.ormwater engineer, extension 264. Yours very truly, Tom Levy General manager -Chief Engi.nee RF, Imf cc„ Don Park Rl:verside County Department of Public Health 46-209 Oasis Street Indio, California 92201 (DEVELOPMENT REVIEW � COMMITTEE REQUEST FOR COMMENT 710: PLANNING DIVISION City Manager Public Works/Engineering Fire Marshal _yc Coanmunity Safety Department y— Building Division Chamber of Cormnerce CVV'WD _I- _ Imperial Irrigation Southern California Gas DSUSD CVUSD Property O�rr:pr's Association Y,Coachella Valley t y. HONE: (619) 504-2246 DATE: x Palm Desert Disposal General Telephone Palmer Cable Vision Sunline Transit Caltt&ns (District 11) Agricultural Commission City of Indian Wells City of Indio Riverside County: �C Planning Department Environmental Health —� Sheriff's Department Road Department Archaeological Society SUBJECT: Corwents, Findings and Conditions concerning subject project. I.A QUIX`rA CASE PIO{S). C �6�t ��lO GZ B4- � PROJECT DESCRIPTION: PROJECT LOCATION: - SP, _ S SD +LA The Pity of La QuintaDevel pn*nt Review Co;Tcrittee is conducting an initial environn}ental study pursuant to the California Znvironaental Quality Act (CEQA) for the above referenced project(s). Attached is the information submitted by the project proponent. Your comments are requested, with reppect to: 1. Ptysical impacts the project presents on rablic resources, facilities, and/or services; 2. Reco:rmended conditions: a.) that you or your agency believe would mitigate any potential adverse effects; b.) or should apply to the project design; c.) or improvements to satisfy other regulations and concerns which your agency is responsible; and 3. If you find that the identified impacts will have significant adverse effects on the envirowent which cannot be avoided through conditions, please recommend the scope and focus of additional study(ies) which may be helpful. Please send your response by You are invited to attend the DEVELOPMENT R IEW COMMITTEE meeting 3t the La Quint& City/hall scheduled for: Date: - `��—�_�-�) a$Ct._._ Time: Contact Person:li,A^ IA A' T Comments made by: Title ;Z -4 cl Date Phone ` ="' Agency/Division RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT ! COUR'TY Planning & Engineering Office 46-209 Oasis Street., Suite 405 Indio, CA 92201 (619) 342-8886 City of La Quinta N CO—OPERATION WITH THE CAL FORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION GLEN NEW,IVV FIRE CHILI' August 18, 1989 Re: CPA 89-026, CZ 89-045, SPA 85-006, Amend #1 Planning & Engineering Office 4080 Lemdn Street, Suite 1 I L Riverside, CA 92501 (714) 787-6606 1. As specifically noted on Tract Map and Specific Plan Conditions of Approval comments for this project, access becomes key Fire Department issue for large planned developments. Additional emergency ingress/egress points should be provided at no more than 1/2 mile spacing. a. Internal circulation should not allow any dead end streets in excess of 600 ft. without secondary access. 2. Cumulative impacts will require additional Fire Department staffing for both existing city fire stations and staffing to add other fire department services as needed ('_.e. commercial inspections). City/Developer should provide much needed Assessment Districts to properly fund needed services. All questions regarding the meaning of these conditions should be referred to the Fire Department Planning & Engineering Staff at (619, 342-8886. Sincerely, RAY REGIS Chief re Department Planner By ice, im Reeder re Protection Specialist to DEVELOPMENT REVIE" �. COMMITTEE REQUEST FOR COMMENT TO: a A a05 clle P0. &A I PLANNING DIVISION P1,101►E: (619) 534-22441 City Manager — Public Works/Engineering _ Fire Marshal �rc Community Safety Department _ Building Division Chamber of Cora terce _ CVWD Imperial Irrigation Southern California Gas DSUSD CVUSD Property Owner's hssociation X Coachella Valley DATE: X Palm Desert Disposal General Telephone �XPalmer Cable vision Sunl.ine Transit Calt$ans (District 11) Agricultural Commission City of Indian Wells City of Indio Riverside County: (� Planning Department Environmental Health Sheriff's Department Road Department Archaeological Society SUBJECT: Comments, Findings and Conditions concerning subject project. Lh QUINTA CASE NO(S). 4W_.4_i-Cn_-z4p e Z 4Zq-04-,S —z:- PA q,5- cZ:)& Ct -k � PROJECT DESCRIPTION: PROJECT LOCATION: 1300 14- The City of La Quints Development Review Curcnittee is conducting an initial erivironrnental study pxirsuant to the California Envir0rx*ntal Quality Act ((:EQA) for the above referenced project(s). Attached is the information submitted by the project proponent. Your coranents are requested twith r®Apect to: 1. Physical impacts the project presents on public resources, facilities, and/or services; 2. Recommended conditions: a.) that you or your agency believe would mitigate any potential adverse effects; b.) or should apply to the project design; e.) or improvements to satisfy other regulations and concerns which your agency is responsible; and 3. If you find that the identified impacts will have significant adverse effects on the environment which cannot be avoided through conditions, please recommend the scope and focus of additional study(ies) which may be helpful. Please send your response by _ (iot, a-;z1 fem4 You are invited to attend the DEVELOPMENT II CCiK�iITTEE meeting ®t the La Quinta City hall scheduled for: Date: _(�._��J _ Time:__ Contact Person: - 6VrA i ��rw�ar✓1 i�l�✓►�, i Comments made by: Tittle Date Phone cfl Agency/Division CITY COUNCIL :RESOLUTION NO. 89-76 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ANNOUNCING FINDINGS, CONFIRMING THE ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION, AND MODIFYING THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR THE OAK TREE WEST SPECIFIC PLAN. SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 85-006, 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 23rd day of May, 1989, considered the confirmation of the environmental determination and modification of the approval conditions; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did, on the 20th day of June, 1989, hold a duly -noticed Public Hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission concerning the modification of the Conditions of Approval; and, WHEREAS, said condition modifications complied with the requirement of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 197011 (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 Hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said City Council did find the following facts and reasons to justify the modification of the Conditions of Approval: MR/ RES0CC.042 -1- 1. The Specific Plan is consistent with the La Quinta General Plan, subject to the adoption of modified 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. 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 City Council of the City of La Quinta, California as follows: 1. The above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the City Council 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 modify the Conditions of Approval for the reasons set forth in this Resolution, per the attached Exhibit "A". PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council, held on this 20th day of June, 1989, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Council Members Bosworth, Rushwcrth, Sniff, Mayor Pena NOES: None ABSENT: Council Member Bohnenberger ABSTAIN: None AT �ST: Cu-�r SAUNDRA L. JU LA, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY ATTORNEY City of La Quinta, California. JOHN PENA,Jplayor City of LaVVQuintc , California MR/ RESOCC.042 -2- CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 89-76 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 85-006 - OAK TREE WEST JUNE 20, 1989 * Demotes required mitigation measure from EA No. 85-034. + Revised, condition per Planning Commission. GENERAL ORIGINAL NEY CONDITION CONDITION NUMBER NUMER 1• 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. 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. 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. 5 & 6 + 4. The Specific Plan shall be concurrently reviewed in conjunction with subsequent tract map applications. SOILS/GEOLOGY 7• *+5. Prior to approval of final maps or issuance of grading permits, the Applicant shall submit soils reports and MR/CONAPRVL.066 -1- 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: 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. '.rhe 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. 1• * 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 MR/CONAPRVL.066 -2- 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. 2. *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, bicycle and pedestrian systems, and other similar systems consistent with the Specific Plan. 3. +*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. 4. *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 5. *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. 5. +*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 MR/CONAPRVL.066 -3- 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. Historic water runoff originating off -site from the west shall be accepted until such time that the latter can be disposed of by means of a positive drainage system 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. a• *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. ) !. *2C. 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). 3. eliminated NOISE ;. +21. Prior to the approval of tentative tract maps or the issuance of building permits, the Applicant shall submit MR/CONAPRVL.066 -4- 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. Fused 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. Cl. Siting of golf course and other less sensitive land uses to serve as noise buffer areas within the project. LIGHT AND GLARE *23. The lighting plans for future development projects shall be reviewed by the City to minimize light and glare. LAND USE 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". y-25. Development of areas designated for office/commercial uses shall comply with policies set forth in the La Quinta General Plan for the Special Ccmmercial Land Use designation. MR/CONAPRVL.066 -5- +26. All gatehouses, access gates and other entry areas shall ;provide for stacking space and other design factors consistent with City standards and shall be subject to :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. 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 MR/CONAPRVL.066 -6- 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 ;3. eliminated approval. ,4. +*32. 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. 5. *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. 6. 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. 7. *34. 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 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 8. 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. 9. +36. The Applicant/Developer shall comply with the following MR/CONAPRVL.066 -7- 14 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 to half -width standards 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 three-quarter street improvements along Calle Tampico from the intersection of Calle Rondo eastward to Park Avenue, and Park Avenue from Calle Tampico northward along the Specific Plan boundary. These improvements are subject to any reimbursement policy established by the City Council in the future. 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. rrhe 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: MR/CONAPRVL.066 so 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. 2. 39. Access to Jefferson Street shall comply with adopted City standards (see Condition No. 38). 3• 40. Bike paths shall be installed along Jefferson Street and Avenue 52 in accordance with City standards and the requirements of the City Engineer. 4. +*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 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 MR/CONAPRVL.066 -9- M .11 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. +c. All landscape and irrigation plans shall be reviewed and approved by C.V.W.D. prior to final approval by the City. MR/CONAPRVL.066 -10- 7. 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. 8. +*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. 9. *46. All drainage shall be handled as required by the City Engineer and the C.V.W.D. 0. *47. The project shall comply with the standards and requirements of the La Quinta Redevelopment project for stormwater control_. ENERGY 1. *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. 2. *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. 3. *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 4. *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. 5. *52. If buried cultural, remains are uncovered, construction in this area shall be stopped until appropriate mitigation measures can be taken. 1MR/CONAPRVL.066 -11- • *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. MISCELLANECUS +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 C:ity'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. Specifically, this plan shall address scheduling for the major off -site improvements as required. MR/CONAPRVL.066 -12- ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT )#89-139 ITEMS: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT ##89-026 CHANGE OF ZONE #89-045 SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT #1 (85-006 OAK TREE WEST) APPLICANT: LANDMARK LAND COMPANY LOCATION: ONE QUARTER MILE SOUTH OF THE JEFFERSON STREET AND 50TH AVENUE INTERSECTION, ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF JEFFERSON STREET, WITHIN THE OAK TREE WEST SPECIFIC PLAN. REQUEST. REDESIGNATE THE 36.5 ACRE SITE FROM COMMERCIAL TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ON THE CITY'S GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP; CHANGE THE ZONING FROM C-P-S TO R-2; AND AMEND THE SPECIFIC PLAN TO ELIMINATE THE COMMERCIAL LAND USES (EXCEPT CLUBHOUSE), RELOCATE A GOLF TUNNEL FROM 52ND AVENUE TO JEFFERSON STREET, AND OTHER MINOR CHANGES. LEGAL: A PORTION OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 5 AND A PORTION OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 5, T6S, R7E, SBBM. The original Specific Plan was approved for: One 27-hole and one 18-hole golf course on a total of 400 acres. 2,245 single-family, attached and detached dwellings on 449 acres. A 200-room hotel, a 200,000 square foot community commercial center with office and retail commercial uses, and a 25,000 square foot golf clubhouse on a total 36.5 acre site. - A 200,000 square foot office/commercial center on 3.5 acres. - A private golf course club facility. - 115 acres of hillside (undevelopable) remaining as natural open space. - 16 acres of rights -}of -way dedications. BJ/ENVASS.001 - I - The current application is to eliminate the commercial uses and rezone the 36.5 acre commercial site to residential. The area will be developed with golf, golf clubhouse and residential uses. A prior Environmental Assessment #85-034 (Sch #85050112) was prepared for the original project. The environmental impacts were fully addressed in this prior environmental review. This proposal eventually will reduce those cited impacts. Mitigation measures were attached to the original Specific Plan to reduce those impacts. A 18-hole golf course with temporary clubhouse has been constructed on this site. Also an archaeological study and summary has been conducted. III. DISCUSSION OF CHECKLIST EVALUATION RESPONSES: 1. Earth: Soil disruption and displacement, changes in topography, and in soil erosion characteristics will occur primarily due to grading for pad; utility and street improvement; and construction of single family homes and golf course clubhouse. These impacts are not considered significant when addressed by the following mitigation measures to be incorporated into project approvals: Mitigations: a. The applicant shall submit a dust and erosion control program for review and approval prior to issuance of any grading permits, or encroachment permits for work within City rights -of -way. b. Site grading and drainage plans shall incorporate natural drainage flows to the extent feasible, as it relates to the surrounding properties adjacent to the tract boundaries. The site area is in ground -shaking zone IV, as identified by Riverside County Seismicity/Geology Information Maps. No faults exist in close proximity to the tract, and the area is not identified as subject to liquefaction. Some ground -shaking will occur due to fault activity depending upon the richter magnitude, location, etc. of such activity. Seismic safety requirements set by the UBC will serve to mitigate any substantial impact of quake activity and also to mitigate drainage pattern changes due to site development. 2. Air: The construction equipment used for grading of the site and construction of the single family homes will impact air quality. This is a short-term impact. BVENVASS.001 - 2 - 3. Water: When construction takes place, incremental increase in runoff due to site development will occur, which impacts the absorption and drainage patter. Mitigation: a. The developer shall be required to provide adequate drainage provisions on -site to retain the coefficient runoff increase. 4. Plant Life: The current vegetation will be eliminated and replaced with typical residential landscaping. 5. Animal Life: Future site grading/development will cause a reduction of the number of fringe -toed lizards, a rare and endangered species. The Habitat Conservation Plan identifies reductions such as these as "acceptable losses," which are mitigated by payment of the mitigation fee required of projects within the fee area. Development in the fee area will cause a physical barrier to migration of the lizard to other dune areas, possibly causing additional losses which are not directly attributable to the primary impact from actual development. Mitigation: a. The applicant shall be required to mitigate these impacts to the Coachella Valley Fringe -Toed Lizard (CVFTL), in accordance with the fees adopted in connection with the CVFTL Habitat Conservation Plan. 6. Noise: Increases in existing noise levels will only result insofar as the conversion of vacant land is concerned. Surrounding properties are developed scarcely with single family homes across Jefferson Street. Mitigation: a. Construction activity will adhere to working hours as set forth by City ordinance, in order to mitigate construction noise on existing nearby residents. More severe noise levels may be created, which would be exposed to future and existing residents. Units adjacent to or near Miles and Adams will be exposed to traffic noise associated with arterial roadway designs. Additional traffic from these tracts will also incrementally make noise levels along these streets. BJ/FNVASS.001 - 3 - Mitigations: a. The applicant shall be required to submit an acoustical analysis, concentrating on mitigation of noise impacts from perimeter arterial. The study shall incorporate specific recommendations, to be utilized in the tract design. 7. Light and Glare: In the future, incremental increases will occur with respect to light and glare impacts from within the tract. All lighting plans of the development shall be reviewed by the City prior to approval for installation. 8. Land Use The elimination of commercial development and replacement with residential will provide for more housing within La Quinta. 9. Natural Resources: When development takes place, incremental increases in natural resource consumption will occur, associated with development. Consumption/use of resources will occur incrementally, and are not significant. 10. Risk of Upset: A construction accident could involve the release of fuel/oil to a limited extent. This is a normal hazard associated with most construction activity. 11. Population: The proposed tract may alter the distribution and growth rate in the north La Quinta area; however, a market must be assumed to exist. If the project is successful from a market standpoint, additional projects may be proposed. This could alter the growth :rate and distribution area of the population, which may have a positive impact relative to diversification of locale (i.e., additional housing opportunities by area). This is considered to be a growth -induced impact already addressed by the (Master Environmental Assessment (M.E.A.) adopted for the La Quinta General Plan and is therefore not significant. 12. Housing: Refer to #10 - could result in a slowdown of housing starts in the Cove area due to availability of large lot sizes. This will depend on demand in both the Cove, and in north La Quinta. BVENVASS.001 - 4: 13. Transportation: Relative to existing conditions (vacant land use), the proposal may generate substantial additional vehicular movement. Adequate capacity exists to facilitate the movement. Impacts resulting from build -out of the land use designations were identified in the La Quinta General Plan M.E.A. The circulation system, as identified in the General Plan, in this area was sufficient to handle build -out of the land use designations of the General Plan. In conjunction with this analysis and the Findings; and Statement of Facts adopted for the Final MEA/EIR for the General Plan, cumulative impacts of development induced by the General Plan adoption were found to be acceptable. Also prior traffic studies have been prepared for Avenue 50 and Jefferson Streets. Also, the prior Environmental Assessment addressed traffic. Mitigation: a. Applicant shall dedicate all public street right-of-way as necessary to develop perimeter roadways to current General Plan standards. b. Turning movements in and out of the tract divisions will be restricted where warranted and feasible. C. Applicant may be required to dedicate right-of-way and construct a bus turnout. The construction improvements will be required at such time as service is provided by Sunline. Incremental increase in traffic hazards/conflicts can be anticipated due to increased vehicular activity and volume. These impacts are not considered substantial with mitigation as previously outline. 14. Public Services: Impacts to public services are incremental and were addressed in the M.E.A. and La Quinta General Plan. Mitigation: a. The developer shall comply with the City's adopted infrastructure fee as in effect at the time of building permit issuance. b. The developer shall comply with the City's Parkland requirements, as set forth in the La Quinta Municipal Code. C. The developer shall be required to comply with the school mitigation fee requirements of Desert Sands Unified School District prior to building permit issuance for structures. BJ/ENVASS.001 - 5 - d. Applicant shall consent to formation of a landscape maintenance district, or form a homeowners association, in order to set up maintenance for public and private facilities. 15. Energy: The construction on the site and the energy used by the occupants, may in the future require the development of energy sources. The local electrical utility has indicated that power is available in the area. 16. Utilities: Coachella Valley Water District has commented that additional facilities may be necessary for appropriate expansion/service. Mains can be extended to provide water and sewer service, but additional on -site facilities may be necessary. Mitigation: a. Developer shall provide dedication to Coachella Valley Water District in order to facilitate any necessary district facilities. Written authorization shall be supplied to the City prior to final map approval. Power, natural gas, communication systems and solid waste and disposal can be provided by appropriate company. This is based upon prior comments received for other projects in the area. 17. Human Health No health hazard is anticipated. 18. Aesthetics Future projects will be reviewed. 19. Recreation The development will have recreational amenities for the residents. 20. Archaeological/Historical (See prior Assessment Sch #85050112.) Mitigation Monitoring Future conditions as well as the existing conditions will be attached to the Specific Plan Amendment to require monitoring of these mitigations. BVENVASS.001 - 6 - CM OF LA QUMA `y0 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM I. BACKGR04ND 1. Name of Proponent: 2. Address and Phone Number of Proponent: -, -efC' 6,!5 x i octo (Q__ r 3. Date of Checklist: t' -- , - v ' 4. Agency Requiring Checklist: S. Name of Proposal, if applicable:Z� /' Uzi II. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS "Yes" LCS��5niE.'S L (Explanation of all and "Maybe" answers fa required on attached sheets,) N KS ° '! 1. Earth. Will the proposal result in: Yes Maybe No e a. Unstable earth conditions or in changes in geologic substructures? b. Disruptions, displacements, compaction or overcovering of the soil? c. Change in topography or ground surface relief features? i d. The destruction, covering or modification of any unique geologic or physical features? e. Any increases in wind or water erosion of soils, _ either on or off the site? f. Changes in deposition or erosion of beach, sands, or changes in siltation, deposition or erosion which may modify the channel of a river or stream or the bed of the ocean or any bay, inlet or lake? g. Exposure of people or property to geologic hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, mud- slides, ground failure, or similar hazards? 2. Air. Will the proposal result in: a. Substantial air emissions or deterioration of ambient air quality? b. The creation of objectionable odors? c. Alteration of air movement, moisture or temperature, or any change in climate, either locally or regionally? 3. Water. Will the proposal result in: a. Changes in currents, or the course or direction of water movements, in either marine or fresh waters? y b. Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface water runoff? ✓ c. Alterations to the course of flow of flood waters? d. Change in the amount of surface water in any water body? e. Discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration of surface water quality, in- cluding but not limited to temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity? _ f. Alteration of the direction or rate of flow of ground waters? g. Change in the quantity of ground waters, either through direct additions or with- drawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? (3) Yes Maybe No h. Substantial reduction in the amount of water otherwise available for public water supplies? is Exposure of people or property to water related hazards such as flooding or tidal waves? / _ 4. Plant Life. Will the proposal result in: a. Change in the diversity of species, or number of any species of plants (including trees, shrubs, grass, crops, microflora and aquatic / plants) ? t/ b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of plants? _ c. Introduction of new species of plants into an area, or result in a barrier to the normal replenishment of existing species? — d. Reduction in acreage of any agricultural crop? S. Animal Life. Will the proposal result in: a. Change in the diversity of species, or numbers of any species of animals (birds, land animals, including reptiles, fish and shellfish, benthic organisms, insects or microfauna)? b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare, ✓ or endangered species of animals? _ c. Introduction of new species of animals into an area, or result in a barrier to the migration or movement of animals? d. Deterioration to existing fish or wildlife habitat? 6. Noise. Will the proposal result in: a. Increases in existing noise levels? •� b. Exposure of people to severe noise levels? 7. Light and Glare. Will the proposal produce new light or glare? _ 8. Land Use. Will the proposal result in a substantial alteration of the present or planned land use of an area? 9. Natural Resources. Will the proposal result in: a. Increase in the rate of any use of any natural resources? b. Substantial depletion of any renewable natural resource? 10. Risk of Upset. Does the proposal involve a risk of an explosion or the release of hazardous sub- stances (including, but not limited to, oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation) in the event of an accident or upset conditions? 11. Population. Will the proposal alter the location, ist� ribution, density, or growth rate of the human population of an area? — 12. Housing. Will the proposal affect existing housing, or create a demand for additional housing? _ 13. Transportation/Circulation. Will the proposal result in: a. Generation of substantial additional vehicular movement? V./ b. Effects on existing parking facilities, or demand for new parking? (4) h. Substantial reduction in the amount of water otherwise available for public water supplies? is Exposure of people or property to water related hazards such as flooding or tidal waves? 4. Plant Life. Will the proposal result in: a. Change in the diversity of species, or number of any species of plants (including trees, shrubs, grass, crops, microflora and aquatic plants)? b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of plants? c. Introduction of new species of plants into an area, or result in a barrier to the normal replenishment of existing species? d. Reduction in acreage of any agricultural crop? S. Animal Life. Will the proposal result in: a. Change in the diversity of species, or numbers of any species of animals (birds, land animals, including reptiles, fish and shellfish, benthic organisms, insects or microfauna)? b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare, or endangered species of animals? c. Introduction of new species of animals into an area, or result in a barrier to the migration or movement of animals? d. Deterioration to existing fish or wildlife habitat? 6. Noise. Will the proposal result in: a. Increases in existing noise levels? b. Exposure of people to severe noise levels? 7. Light and Glare. Will the proposal produce new light or glare? 8. Land Use. Will the proposal result in a substantial alteration of the present or planned land use of an area? 9. Natural Resources. Will the proposal result in: a. Increase :in the rate of any use of any natural resources? b. Substantial depletion of any renewable natural resource? 10. Risk of�sett, Does the proposal involve a risk of an -explosion or the release of hazardous sub- stances (including, but not limited to, oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation) in the event of an accident or upset conditions? 11. Population. Will the proposal alter the location, istd ribution, density, or growth rate of the human population of an area? 12. Housing. Will the proposal affect existing housing, or create a demand for additional housing? 13. Transportation/Circulation. Will the proposal result in: a. Generation of substantial additional vehicular movement? b. Effects on existing parking facilities, or demand for new parking? Yes Maybe No r — (4) Yes Maybe No c. Substantial impact upon existing transportation systems? d., Alterations to present patterns of circulation or movement of people and/or goods? e. Alterations to waterborne, rail cr air traffic? f. Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians? 14. Public Services. Will the proposal have an effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered govern- mental services in any of the following areas: a. Fire protection? b. Police protection? c. Schools? d. Parks or other recreational facilities? e. Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? f. Other governmental services? 15. Energy. Will the proposal result in: a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy? b. Substantial increase in demand upon existing sources of energy, or require the development of new sources of energy? 16. Utilities. Will the proposal result in a need for new systems, or substantial alterations to the following utilities: a. Power or natural gas? b. Communications systems? c. Water? d. Sewer or septic tanks? e. Storm water drainage? f. Solid waste and disposal? 17. Human Health. Will the proposal result in: a. Creation of any health hazard or pctential health hazard (excluding mental health)? b. Exposure of people to potential health hazards? 18. Aesthetics. Will the proposal result in the oo station of any scenic vista or view open to the public, or will the proposal result in the creation of an aesthetically offensive site open to public view? 19. Recreation. Will the proposal result in an impact upon the quality or quantity of existing recrea- tional opportunities? 20. Archeological/Historical. Will the proposal result in an alteration of a significant archeological or historical site, structure, object or building? 21. Mandatory Finding of Significance. a. Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially re- duce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plan or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? 'I J (5) i Yes Maybe No c. Substantial impact upon existing transportation systems? d.s Alterations to present patterns of circulation or movement of people and/or goods? e. Alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffic? / f. Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians? 14. Public Services. Will the proposal have an effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered govern- mental services in any of the following areas: a. Fire protection? d b. Police protection? c. Schools? d. Parks or other recreational facilities? e. Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? f. Other governmental services? 15. Energy. Will the proposal result in: a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy? _ b. Substantial increase in demand upon existing sources of energy, or require the development of new sources of energy? 16. Utilities. Will the proposal result in a need for new systems, or substantial alterations to the following utilities: a. Power or natural gas? b. Communications systems? c. Water? d. Sewer or septic tanks? e. Storm water drainage? f. Solid waste and disposal? 17. Human Health. Will the proposal result in: a. Creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard (excluding mental health)? b. Exposure of people to potential health hazards? 18. Aesthetics. Will the proposal result in the obstruction of any scenic vista or view open to the public, or will the proposal result in the creation of an aesthetically offensive site open to public view? 19. Recreation. Will the proposal result in an impact upon the quality or quantity of existing recrea- tional opportunities? c� 20. Archeological/Historical. Will the proposal result n an alteration of a significant archeological or historical site, structure, object or building? 21. Mandatory Finding of Significance. a. Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially re- duce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plan or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant / or animal or eliminate important examples of the / major periods of California history or prehistory? (5) Yes Maybe No b. Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term, en- vironmental goals? (A short-term impact on the environment is one which occurs in a relatively brief, definitive period of time while long-term impacts will endure well into the future.) c. Does the project have impacts which are indi- vidually limited, but cumulatively considerable? (A project may impact on two or more separate resources where the impact on each resource is relatively small, but where the effect of the total of those impacts on the environment is significant.) d. Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? _ III. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION IV. DETERMINATION (To be completed by the Lead Agency) On the basis of this initial evaluation; _ I find the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION WILL BE PREPARED. I find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. Date: (b) PH-4 STAFF REPORT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 12, 1989 ITEMS: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 89-027 CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 89-046 PUBLIC USE PERMIT NO. 89-005 APPLICANT: LANDMARK LAND COMPANY, INC. LOCATION: NORTHWEST OF THE JEFFERSON STREET AND 50TH AVENUE INTERSECTIONS REQUEST: REDESIGNATE THE 47.2-ACRE FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO COMMERCIAL ON THE CITY'S GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP; CHANGE THE ZONING FROM A-1-10 TO C-P-S; AND CONSTRUCT A 140 CHILD CARE CENTER ON A ONE ACRE SITE LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SITE. NOTE: THE APPLICANT HAS REQUESTED A CONTINUANCE ON THE PUBLIC USE PERMIT NO. 89-005 TC OCIOBER 10, 1989. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 89-140 HAS BEEN PREPARED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THESE APPLICATIONS. THE INITIAL STUDY INDICATED THAT POSSIBLE SIGNIFICANT IMPACT MAY OCCUR. MITIGATION MEASURES HAVE BEEN PREPARED WHICH WILL REDUCE THE IMPACT TO AN INSIGNIFICANT LEVEL. THEREFORE, A NEGATIVE DECLARATION WILL BE PREPARED. ANALYSIS: 1. The Applicant is seeking approval to amend the General Plan Land Use Map from low density residential to General Commercial and a change of zone from A-1-10 to Scenic Highway Commercial (C-P-S). 2. The proposed site contains approximately 47.2 acres. No specific development is proposed at this time except for the future child care facility. 3. Approximately two thirds of the site is presently covered with citrus trees, with the northern portion covered with natural desert vegetation. One residential structure is located in the middle of the site. BJ/STAFFRPT.009 - 1 4. Surrounding land uses to the south include a citrus tree orchard; to the north undeveloped property (part of the Pyramids development); to the west are vacant land and a single family home; and to the east are agriculture uses with assorted residences. 5. The area south of the site is designated as tourist commercial, to the east and southeast (within the County) as commercial. Therefore, three of the corners at the 50th Avenue and Jefferson Street are currently designated for commercial land uses. 6. Under a separate application, the Applicant has applied to eliminate the 36.5 commercially designated property from within the Oak Tree West Specific Plan. The Applicant, then applied to designate this site as commercial, basically relocating the commercial found midblock between Avenue 50 and Avenue 52 to the northwest corner of Jefferson and Avenue 50. 7. This proposed request in conjunction with General Plan Amendment No. 89-026 does not create an oversupply of commercially designated property, but rather a transfer from one location to a more suitable location. RECOMMENDATION: Move to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 89- recommending approval to the City Council for General Plan Amendment NO. 89-027, Change of Zone 89-046, and concurring with the environmental determination. Also continue the hearing for the Public Use Permit No. 89-005 to October 10, 1989. BJ/STAFFRPT.009 - 2 - PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 89- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL CONCURRENCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO.89-140 AND APPROVAL OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 89-027, A REQUEST TO AMEND THE LA QUINTA GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL. CASE NO. GPA 89-027 - LANDMARK LAND COMPANY, INC. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did, on the 12th day of September, 1989, hold a duly -noticed Public Hearing to consider the request of Landmark Land Company, Inc. to amend the La Quinta General Plan Land Use Map from Low Residential to General Commercial for a site totaling 47.5 gross acres, located northwest of the intersection of Avenue 50 and Jefferson Street, more particularly described as: THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER QUARTER OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 7 EAST, SAN BERNARDINO BASE AND MERIDIAN; 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 and reasons to justify the approval of said General Plan Amendment: 1. Traffic impacts caused by the implementation of GPA 88-021 can be mitigated to a large degree. 2. The request for commercial land use is consistent with the goals and policies of the La Quinta General Plan. 3. This General Plan Amendment application complies 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). Mitigation measures can be generated to reduce the impact of General Commercial land uses on the subject property. 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; BJ/RESOPC.016 - 1 - 2. That the Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council approval of General Plan Amendment No. 89-027 consisting of a Land Use Map Amendment as described in Exhibit "A", attached hereto. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission, held on this 12th day of September, 1989, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: JOHN WALLING, Chairman ATTEST: JERRY HERMAN, Planning Director BJ/RESOPC.016 - 2 - PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 89- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL CONCURRENCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 89-140 AND APPROVAL OF A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM A-1-10 TO C-P-S, ON A 47.5-ACRE SITE. CASE NO. CZ 89-046, LANDMARK LAND COMPANY, INC. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did, on the 12th day of September, 1989, hold a duly -noticed Public Hearing to consider the request for a Change of Zone from A-1-10 to C-P-S,on a 47.5-acre site, located northwest of the intersection of Avenue 50 and Jefferson Street, more particularly described as: THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 7 EAST, SAN BERNARDINO BASE AND MERIDIAN; 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 and reasons to justify the approval of said Change of Zone application: 1. The proposed Change of Zone is consistent with the goals and policies of the La Quinta General Plan. 2. This Change of Zone application complies with the requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Quality Act of 1970" (County of Riverside, Resolution No. 82-213, adopted by reference in City of La Quinta Ordinance No. 5). a. Mitigation measures can be generated to reduce the impact of a commercial land use on the subject property. b. Mitigation measures reduce the impact circulation systems introduction of subject property. can be generated to on the transportation and of this area by the a commercial use on the 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; BJ/RESOPC.017 - 1 - 2. That it does hereby recommend to the City Council approval of the above described Change of Zone request, and as illustrated on the map labeled Exhibit "A", attached hereto. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission, held on this 12th day of September, 1989, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: JOHN WALLING, Chairman ATTEST: JERRY HERMAN, Planning Director BJ/RESOPC.017 - 2 - ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 89-140 Project Description The Applicant is requesting to rezone 47.2 acres from A-1-10 to C-P-S and a General Plan Amendment to designate the property from low density residential to general commercial. The property is generally located northwest of the Jefferson Street and Avenue 50 intersection. III. Discussion of Checklist Evaluation Responses The proposed applications are non -project specific, future review will take place when a development is proposed. 1. Earth: Soil disruption and displacement, changes in topography, and in soil erosion characteristics will occur primarily due to grading for pad; utility and street improvement; and construction of single family homes. These impacts are not considered significant when addressed by the :Following mitigation measures to be incorporated into project approvals: Mitigations: 1. The applicant shall submit a dust and erosion control program for review and approval prior to issuance of any grading permits, or encroachment permits for work within City rights -of -way. 2. Site grading and drainage plans shall incorporate natural drainage flows to the extent feasible, as it relates to the surrounding properties adjacent to the tract boundaries. The site area is in ground -shaking zone IV, as identified by Riverside County Seismicity/Geology Information Maps. No faults exist in close proximity to the tract, and the area is not identified as subject to liquefaction. Some ground -shaking will occur due to fault activity depending upon the richter magnitude, location, etc. of such activity. Seismic safety requirements set by the UBC will serve to mitigate any substantial impact of quake activity and also to mitigate drainage pattern changes due to site development. BJ/ENVASS.002 - 1 - 2. Air Future construction equipment used for grading of the site and construction will impact air quality. This is a short-term impact. 3. Water• When construction takes place incremental increase in runoff due to site development will occur, which impacts the absorption and drainage patter. Also, refer to the attached study. Mitigation: 1. The developer shall be required to provide adequate drainage provisions on -site to retain the coefficient runoff increase. 4. Plant Life: The current vegetation will be eliminated and replaced with typical residential landscaping. 5. Animal Life: Future site grading/development will cause a reduction of the number of fringe -toed lizards, a rare and endangered species. The Habitat Conservation Plan identifies reductions such as these as "acceptable losses," which are mitigated by payment of the mitigation fee required of projects within the fee area. Development in the fee area will cause a physical barrier to migration of the lizard to other dune areas, possibly causing additional losses which are not directly attributable to the primary impact from actual development. Mitigation: 1. The applicant shall be required to mitigate these impacts to the Coachella Valley Fringe -Toed Lizard (CVFTL), in accordance with the fees adopted in connection with the CVFTL Habitat Conservation Plan. 6. Noise: Increases in existing noise levels will only result insofar as the conversion of vacant land is concerned. Surrounding properties are mostly vacant except far the single family home to the west. BJ/ENVASS.002 - 2 - Mitigation: 1. Construction activity will adhere to working hours as sot forth by City ordinance, in order to mitigate construction noise on existing nearby residents. More severe noise levels may be created, which would be exposed to future and existing residents. Units adjacent to or near Miles and Adams will be exposed to traffic noise associated with arterial roadway designs. Additional traffic from these tracts will also incrementally make noise levels along these streets. Mitigations: 1. The applicant shall be required to submit an acoustical analysis, concentrating on mitigation of noise impacts from perimeter arterial. The study shall incorporate specific recommendations, to be utilized in the tract design. 7. Light and Glare: In the future incremental increases will occur with respect to light and glare impacts from within the development. All lighting plans of the development shall be reviewed by the City prior to approval for installation. 8. Land Use: See attached report. 9. Natural Resources: When the development takes place incremental increases in natural resource consumption will occur, associated with development. Consumption/use of resources will occur incrementally, and are not significant. 10. Risk of Upset: A construction accident could involve the release of fuel/oil to a limited extent. This is a normal hazard associated with most construction activity. BJ/ENVASS.002 - 3 - 11. Population: The development of the site will be commercial in nature rather than residential. The proposed development may alter the distribution and growth rate in the La Quinta area; however, a market must be assumed to exist. If the project is successful from a market standpoint, additional projects may be proposed. This could alter the growth rate and distribution area of the population, which may have a positive impact relative to diversification of locale (i.e., additional housing opportunities by area). This is considered to be a growth -induced impact already addressed by the (Master Environmental Assessment (M.E.A.) adopted for the La Quinta General Plan and is therefore not significant. 12. Housing: Refer to #10 - could result in loss of land designated for residential developments. Ample vacant residentially designated property exist in La Quinta. 13. Transportation: Relative to existing conditions (vacant land use), -the proposal may generate substantial additional vehicular movement. Adequate capacity exists to facilitate the movement. Impacts resulting from build -out of the land use designations were identified in the La Quinta General Plan M.E.A. The circulation system, as identified in the General Plan, in this area was sufficient to handle build -out of the land use designations of the General Plan. In conjunction with this analysis and the Findings and Statement of Facts adopted for the Final MEA/EIR for the General Plan, cumulative impacts of development induced by the General Plan adoption were found to be acceptable. Mitigation: 1. Applicant shall dedicate all public street right-of-way as necessary to develop perimeter roadways to current General Plan standards. 2. Turning movements in and out of the tract divisions will be restricted where warranted and feasible. BVENVASS.002 - 4 - 3. Applicant may be required to dedicate right-of-way and construct a bus turnout for Sunline Transit. The construction improvements will be required at such time as service is provided by Sunline. Incremental increase in traffic hazards/conflicts can be anticipated due to increased vehicular activity and volume. These impacts are not considered substantial with mitigation as previously outline. 14. Public Services: Impacts to public services are incremental and were addressed in the M.E.A. and La Quinta General Plan. Mitigation: 1. The developer shall comply with the City's adopted infrastructure fee as in effect at the time of building permit issuance. 2. The developer shall comply with the City's Parkland requirements, as set forth in the La Quinta Municipal Code. 3. The developer shall be required to comply with the school mitigation fee requirements of Desert Sands Unified School District prior to building permit issuance for structures. 4. Applicant shall consent to formation of a landscape maintenance district, or form a homeowners association, in order to set up maintenance for public and private facilities. 15. Energy: The construction on the site and the energy used by the occupants may in the future require the development of energy sources. The local electrical utility has indicated that power is available in the area. 16. Utilities: Coachella Valley Water District has commented that mains can be extended to provide water and sewer service. Mitigation: 1. Developer shall comply with the requirements of the dedication to Coachella Valley Water District. BJ/ENVASS.002 - 5 - Power, natural gas, communication systems and solid waste and disposal can be provided by appropriate company. This is based upon prior comments received for other developments in the area. 17. Human Health- No health hazard will be created. 18. Aesthetics: Further projects will be reviewed. 19. Recreation; Future commercial development will not impact recreational needs. 20. Archaeological/History; See attached report. MITIGATION MONITORING Future conditions will be attached to development proposals to assure compliance with these noted mitigation measures. BJ/ENVASS.002 - 6 i c; c`n`y0 CITY OF LA QUINA O�S� ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM I. BACKGRO(�ND 1. ((j� Name of Proponent: �w A(" 2. Add s �T}d Phone Number of Proponent: Tjpk a, a / Ly C � _ 3. Date of Checklist: 4. Agency Requiring Checklist: d (� S. Name of Proposal, if applicable: �(j' -c�7, LZ g31 -o'/(, II. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS (Explanation of all "Yes" and "Maybe" answers to required on attached sheets.) 1. Earth. Will the proposal result in: Yes Maybe No a. Unstable earth conditions or in changes in geologic substructures? b. Disruptions, displacements, compaction or overcovering of the soil? ✓ c. Change in topography or ground surface relief features? d. The destruction, covering or modification of any unique geologic or physical features? ✓ e. Any increases in wind or water erosion of soils, either on or off the site? f. Changes in deposition or erosion of beach, sands, or changes in siltation, deposition or erosion which may modify the channel of a river or stream or the bed of the ocean or any bay, inlet or lake? g. Exposure of people or property to geologic hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, mud- slides, ground failure, or similar hazards? 2. Air. Will the proposal result in: a. Substantial air emissions or deterioration of ambient air quality? b. The creation of objectionable odors? __ v c. Alteration of air movement, moisture or temperature, or any change in climate, either locally or regionally? 3. Water. Will the proposal result in: a. Changes in currents, or the course or direction of water movements, in either marine or fresh waters? y Ob Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface water runoff? c. Alterations to the course of flow of flood waters? d. Change in the amount of surface water in any water body? e. Discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration of surface water quality, in- cluding but not limited to temperature, v dissolved oxygen or turbidity? _ f. Alteration of the direction or rate o�l flow , of ground waters? g. Change in the quantity of ground waters, either through direct additions or with- drawals, or through interception of an / aquifer by cuts or excavations? (3) Yes Maybe No c. Substantial impact upon existing transportation systems? do Alterations to present patterns of circulation or movement of people and/or goods? e. Alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffic? f. Increase in traffic hazards to motcr vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians? 14. Public Services. Will the proposal have an effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered govern- mental services in any of the following areas: a. Fire protection? b. Police protection? c. Schools? d. Parks or other recreational facilities? e. Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? f. Other governmental services? 1S. Energy. Will the proposal result in: a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy? b. Substantial increase in demand upon existing sources of energy, or require the development of new sources of energy? 16. Utilities. Will the proposal result in a need for new systems, or substantial alterations to the following utilities: a. Power or natural gas? b. Communications systems? c. Water? d. Sewer or septic tanks? Storm water drainage? f. Solid waste and disposal? 17. Human Health. Will the proposal result in: a. Creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard (excluding mental health)? b. Exposure of people to potential health hazards? 18. Aesthetics. Will the proposal result in the obstruction of any scenic vista or view open to the public, or will the proposal result in the creation of an aesthetically offensive site open to public view? 19. Recreation. Will the proposal result in an impact upon the quality or quantity of existing recrea- tional opportunities? 20 Archeological/Historical. Will the proposal result n an alteration of a significant archeological or historical site, structure, object or building? 21. Mandatory Finding of Significance. a. Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially re- duce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plan or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? (5) 12fast 265, 1989 I erry Herman :ity of La Guinta 1.0 ' Boy. 1604 .a Quinta, CA 92253 Plot Plan no. PUP 89005 Day Care Center, 60th and -7efferson File no. 9G990 year :ferry, Tn retrospect of the Devel-opment dev3.ew meeting August 24, ISH!:l he Lan--4msrk Land Company of Califot-tiia, Inc. staff has chosen the :ven,: of asking for a continuance of the Plot Plan approval for the ay Care Center. As noted in the muting, many varied aspects mu.t le taken into consideration pr-tor to generating a Flot Plan th-et is uitable for approval. If possible, Landmark Lana Companv o-A" California, Inc. would ike a one month continuance. All deign aspects of the Day Care �entrr Plot Plan sbould be addresse-'- by that time. I'Manh you very mucl, fo.- your conaideratiou. ,ANDMAR� . LAND COMPANY UP rALIFONNTA, !NC. .eith Christiansen .nrinpering LANDMARK LAND COMPANY, INC., P.O. BOX 1000, La Quints, California 92253 (619)564-2805 345-2703 h. Substantial, reduction in the amount of water otherwise available for public water supplies? is Exposure of people or property to water related hazards such as flooding or tidal waves? 4. Plant Life. Will the proposal result in: a. Change in the diversity of species, or number of any species of plants (including trees, shrubs, grass, crops, microflora and aquatic plants) ? b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of plants? c. Introduction of new species of plants into an area, or result in a barrier to the normal replenishment of existing species? d. Reduction in acreage of any agricultural crop? S. Animal Life. Will the proposal result in: a. Change in the diversity of species, or numbers of any species of animals (birds, land animals, including reptiles, fish and shellfish, benthic organisms, insects or microfauna)? b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare, or endangered species of animals? c. Introduction of new species of animals into an area, or result in a barrier to the migration or movement of animals? d. Deterioration to existing fish or wildlife habitat? 6. Noise. Will the proposal result in: a. Increases in existing noise levels? b. Exposure of people to severe noise levels? 7. Light and Glare.. Will the proposal produce new light or glare? Land Use. Will the proposal result in a substantial alteration of the present or planned land use of an area? 9. Natural Resources. Will the proposal result in: a. Increase in the rate of any use of any natural resources? b. Substantial depletion of any renewable natural resource? 10. Risk of Upset. Does the proposal involve a risk of an explosion or the release of hazardous sub- stances (including, but not limited to, oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation) in the event of an accident or upset conditions? 11. Population. Will the proposal alter the location, distribution, density, or growth rate of the human population of an area? 12. Housing. Will the proposal affect existing housing, or create a demand for additional housing? 13. Transportation/Circulation. Will the proposal result in: a. Generation of substantial additional vehicular movement? b. Effects on existing parking facilities, or demand for new parking? Yes Maybe No ✓ (4) lift �'�C ,. 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MAP: LA QUINTA NE/4 PALM DESERT 15' QUADRANGLE N3337.5 — W11615/7.5 NORTH w O M C ) < J C f W C CC i i t o ¢ Q 1 z J < } zf . u w t t �42 < F O Tu o< < < w T 0 < �= O cc I I I O V t W > G C j� I 7 t < t o 1 t c t ¢ o ------ - - _— 1 ,�,_— --- 133e1S NCSe3dd3r Al i �'-PIPS1 ( jt j t +t ( ( t P4 (i W •1 a o ° O1 o Z < Q z < ¢ ( ct W N < ��. n I r a 1 fI ti X x W ir/ f I I t I 1 t U < I t U.1 U *i ATEq ESTABLISHED IN .918 AS A PUBLIC AGENCY ('01STRIC-1 COACHEL,LA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT POST OFFICE BOX 1058 . COACHELLA, CALIFORNIA 92236 • TELEPHONE (619) 398.2651 DIRECTORS OFFICERS TELLISCODEKAS PRESIDENT THOMASE LEVY GENERAL MANAGER CHIEF ENGINEER RAYMOND R RUMMONDS. VICE PRESIDENT BERNARDINE SUTTON S€CRETARY JOHN P POWELL KEITH H AINSWORTH, ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER DOROTHYM NICHOLS REDWINE AND SHERRILL ATTORNEYS THEODORE J FISH August 25, 1989 File: 0163.1 Planning Commission City of La Quinta Post Office Box 1504 La Quinta, California 92253 Gentlemen: Subject: Public Use Permit 89-005, Change of Zone 89-046, General Plan Amendment 89-027., Portion of Southeast Quarter, Section 32, Township 5 South, Range 7 East, San Bernardino Meridian This area is protected from stormwater flows by a system of channels and dikes, and may be considered safe from stormwater flows except in rare instances. This area is designated Zone C on Federal Flood Insurance rate maps which are in effect at this time. The district will furnish domestic water and sanitation service to this area in accordance with the current regulations of this district. These regulations provide for the payment of certain fees and charges by the subdivider and said fees and charges are subject to change. This area shall be annexed to Improvement District No. 55 of Coachella Valley Water District for sanitation service. Plans for grading, landscaping, and irrigation systems shall be submitted to Coachella 'Valley Water District for review. This review is for ensuring efficient water management. If you have any questions please call Bob Meleg, stormwater engineer, extension 264. Y rs very truly, Tom Levy General Manager-Chie Engineer RF:lmf cc: Don Park Riverside County Department of Public Health 46-209 Oasis Street Indio, California 92201 TRUE CONSERVATION USE WATER WISELY ,..: DATE: —ci -`f -R-yj' - K x City Manager Public Works/Engineering x Palm Desert Disposal x x Fire Marshal _- General Telephone �Palmer x Community Safety Department Building Division Cable Vision --X Sunline Transit Chamber of Commerce CVWD Caltrans (District 11) Agricultural Commission X Imperial Irrigation City of Indian Wells �- Southern California Gas DSUSD City of Indio Riverside County. - CVUSD _, Planning Department _ operty -� Environmental Health Owner's Association Sheriff's Department X Coachella Valley Road Department Archaeological Societ X 2Ife^de. :-' D4,.* u(o! .yy-700 Pet[,., Comments, Findings and Conditions concerning subject soc Y SGN�tEd (z+�io,Cc� project. LA QUINTA CASE NO(S). nFA 'CZ L.q ✓d r+�iY1y LA v�d co . �- 00r5 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: PROJECT LOCATION: The City of La Quinta Development Review Committee is conducting an initial mot' environmental study pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the above referenced project(s). Attached is the information submitted by the project proponent. Your comments are requested with reppect to: 1• Physical impacts the project presents on public resources, facilities, and/or services; 2. Recommended conditions: a.) that you or your agency believe would mitigate any potential adverse effects; b.) or should apply to the Project design; c.) or improvements to satisfy other regulations and concerns which your agency is responsible; and 3. If you find that the identified impacts will have significant adverse effects on the environment which cannot be avoided through conditions, please recommend the scope and focus of additional study(ies) which may be helpful. Please send your response by TJLJ.,, You are invited to attend the DEVELOPMF Quinta City hall scheduled for: REVIEW CONII�fITTEE meeting at the La Date: QL�G -- �4-- (�$R Time: Contact Person: _ P, . II., .._ _ [7 - pis �-(� �y, y �t� t %► �' n::)4 Comments made by: 2 Date Title .. Phone Agency/Divi on /. a sairo �f'4J�iQ Gi�/� Yttl"iId �►�' Mnt �aJlt �p �. ++J1@'loa /is 6sCC I9��.s11acsc, �'if6I'16Tie r. ' ��y ® �iNI7�:t. TGC'IrV7 / DEVELOPMENT REVIE vV COMMITTEE REQUEST FOR COMMENT 0 "It W U OiNtTA a" low LA GUI a u2W PLANNING DIVISION PHONE: (i 16) 564-2246 TO: DATE: g -4T -Ct�q - X City Manager A- _ Palm Desert Disposal X Public works/Engineering x _ General Telephone x Fire Marshal - Palmer Cable Vision x Community Safety Department �_ Sunline Transit x Building Division Caltrans (District 11) Chamber of Commerce _ Agricultural Commission -� CVWD City of Indian Wells X Imperial Irrigation City of Indio i� Southern California Gas Riverside County: —� DSUSD_ Planning Department CVUSD Environmental Health Property _ Sheriff's Department Owner's Association Road Department Coachella Valley Q,,e,a- 04 Archaeological Society �cNCicB� �' pulA! so�� SUBJECT: Comments, Findings and Conditions concerning4' subject project. .j. LA QUINTA CASE NO(S). 4!2�40A li -Off-- e Z gq-C)4- LLi ✓a Term� PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 51Zg= c� PROJECT LOCATION: guy, The City of La Quinta Development Review Committee is conducting an initial environmental study pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the above referenced project(s). Attached is the information submitted by the project proponent. Your comments are requested with reppect to: 1. Physical impacts the projdIct presents on public resources, facilities, and/or services; 3. Recommended conditions: a.) that you or your agency believe would mitigate any potential adverse effects; b.) or should apply to the t� project design; c.) or improvements to satisfy other regulations and M" concerns which your agency is responsible; and lot 3. If you find that the identified impacts will have significant adverse effects on the environment which cannot be avoided through conditions, please recommend the scope and focus of, additional study(ies) which may be helpful. Please send your response by _T(lOG� 4 QLk-, -aai You are invited to attend the DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE meeting at the La Quinta City hall scheduled for: Date: 2bg -;�4-i Time: f2m Contact Person: Pei''iyYc rirrorraro,�rna��u��rs�r�rrsr��ar��r®aw�rr��r�or�rt��ossQnlsarr��rr� - p!s ram�rh eXIAi.b4S 14 nv V1e�-ded . Comments made by: Date Title Phone Agency/Division DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE REQUEST PLANNING FOR COMMENT My Of LA WINIA 1&106 calla c w, P.O. " 104 4o Ouind• CA 9225 $1 PHONE: (619) 664-2246 Palm Desert Disposal x General Telephone �- Palmer Cable Vision _ X Sunline Transit Caltrans (District 11) Agricultural Commission City of Indian Wells City of Indio Riverside County: A Planning Department x Environmental Health Sheriff's Department Road Department kry iiea'd` e-. per} P u (o) W- so< C`1N�oo Palvu. � 2�3�o,cct concerning subject project. LA QUINTA CASE NO (S) . PROJECT DESCRIPTION: PROJECT LOCATION: Y PV ] �} .�, .� ate Q Ly The City of La Quints Development Review Committee is conducting an initial environmental stud to the California Environmental Qu Y pursuant ality Act (CEQA) for the above referenced project(s). Attached is the information submitted by the project proponent. Archaeological Society SUBJECT: Comments, Findings and Conditic:.s TO: - %i y CIF F . A 111 t.t i ; i 8 F.. ='.ANNMG & OEVEEPMEi•u -,EI'r. K City Manager x Public Works/Engineering x Fire Marshal n Community Safety Department X Building Division CCammber of Commerce X Imperial Irrigation —� Southern California Gas R- DSUSD CVUSD Owner's Association Property X Coachella Valley Your comments are requested with respect to: 1. Physical impacts the project presents on public resources, facilities, and/or services; 2. Recommended conditions: a.) that you or your agency believe would mitigate any potential adverse effects; b.) or should apply to the project design; c.) or improvements to satisfy other regulations and concerns which your agency is responsible; and 3. If you find that the identified impacts will have significant adverse effects on the environment which cannot be avoided through conditions, please recommend the scope and focus of additional study(ies) which may be helpful. Please send your response by �t 7 You are invited to attend the DEVELOP REVI Quint& City hall scheduled for: EW COMMITTEE meeting at the La Date: $R Time: a cx:> Fm Contact Person: `}P Q,. +-lv— 0-- Comments made by: i, Date Title d' Phone- Agency/Division August 9, 1989 Mr. Jerry Herman Planning and Development Director 78105 Calle Estado La Quinta, California 92253 Re: Environmental Impact Assessment for General Plan Amendment and Change of Zone at Jefferson Street and 50th. Dear Jerry: Enclosed is a copy of the Environmental Assessment prepared by Ultrasystems Environmental Service. Please note that the Environmental Impact questionnaire was submitted earlier and should accompany this report. If you have any questions or comments, please call me. Sincerely, D. Ba ry Engelman Commercial/Industrial Division Enclosure cc: Chris von Gohren Alex Londos DBE/cz LANDMARK LAND COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, INC. COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL DIVISION 78-140 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA. 92253 (619) 564-8125 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT & CHANGE OF ZONE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT- JEFFERSON STREET S. SOTH AVENUE x RECEIVED TANNING N DE,IE��p"�c^jT PREPAREO FOR CITY OF LA QUINTA 79-105 Calla Eatado La Guinta, California 92253 DULY 19BS PREPARED BY I r asysr mm U LTRASYSTE M S ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 16845 VON KARMAN AVENUE IRVINE, CALIFORNIA 82714 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT & CHANGE OF ZONE FOR COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT- JEFFERSON STREET & 50TH AVENUE by LANDMARK LAND COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA Prepared For: CITY OF LA QUINTA 78-105 Calle Estado La Quinta, California 92253 Prepared By: ULTRASYSTEMS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 15845 Von Karman Avenue Irvine, California 92714 4491/49 JULY 1989 c i�' r � 4' TABLE' OF CONTENTS Section Page 1.0 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2,0 SUMMARY OF MITIGATION MEASURES . . . . . . . . . . 4 3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 3.1 Project Location and Boundaries . . . . . . . 7 3.2 Project Goals and Objectives. . . . . . . . . 7 3.3 Project Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . 7 4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING, IMPACT ANALYSIS, AND MITIGATION MEASURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 4.1 Land Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 4.2 Drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 4.3 Archaeological Resources. . . . . . . . . . . 19 5.0 MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM. . . . 24 6.0 FINDINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 APPENDIX A Chapter 9.88 of City Zoning Ordinance (Scenic Highway Commercial) APPENDIX B Archaeological Survey Report LIST OF FIGURES Figure Page 1 Project Location Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B 2 Project Site and Zoning Map. . . . . . . . . . . . 9 3 Existing Land Uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 �1.0 INTRODUCTION This Environmental Assessment (EA) addresses the potential impacts associated with a proposed General Plan Amendment and Change of Zone for a 47.5 acre site at the intersection of Jefferson Street and 50th Avenue in the City of La Quinta. The proposal would change the land use designation on the site from Low Density Residential to General Commercial and the zoning designation from Agricultural (A-1- 10) to Scenic Highway Commercial (C-P-S). This document will serve as the environmental basis upon which the City's decision -makers can evaluate the merits of the applicant's request for approval of the amendments, and will also serve as the environmental basis for reaching decisions on subsequent entitlement requests for development of the project site. Pursuant to Section 15063 of the State CEQA Guidelines, the City is required to prepare an Initial Study to determine if the proposed action will have a significant environmental impact. This Environmental Assessment will provide the environmental analysis necessary to make an Initial Study determination. Presented in this document are the results of the environmental analysis, which support a finding that no significant environmental effects would occur as a result of project implementation, as mitigated herein. Accordingly, this Environmental Assessment supports the issuance of a subsequent negative declaration and presents, for public review and comment, the substantial evidence supporting this finding. Section 15070 of the State CEQA Guidelines indicates that a negative declaration shall be prepared for a project when the initial study (substantiated by adequate environmental analysis) shows that there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a sig- nificant effect on the environment, or the initial study identifies potentially significant effects but revisions to the project made or agreed to by the applicant before the proposed negative declaration is released for public review would avoid the effects or mitigate the 1 effects to a point where no significant effects would occur, and there is no substantial evidence that the project, as revised, may have a significant effect on the environment. Section 15071 of the State CEQA Guidelines identifies those minimum requirements for negative declarations necessary to meet the public participation and disclosure policies of CEQA. Pursuant to that section, a negative declaration circulated for public review shall include: ° A brief description of the project, including a commonly used name for the project, if any; ° The location of the project, preferably shown on a map, and the name of the project proponent; A proposed finding that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment; An attached copy of the initial study documenting reasons to support the finding; and ° Mitigation measures, if any, included in the project to avoid potentially significant effects. This environmental assessment document satisfies these requirements and thus may ultimately be utilized as the environmental basis for issuance of a negative declaration on this proposed project. 2 Persons/Organizations Associated with Preparation of the Document Lead Agency City of La Quinta 78-105 Calle Estado La Quinta, California Project Applicant Landmark Land Company P.O. Box 1000 La Quinta, California 92253 of California, Inc. 92253 Environmental Consultant Ultrasystems Environmental Services 16845 Von Karman Avenue Irvine, California 92714 Archaeological Services Archaeological Associates, LTD P.O. Box 180 Sun City, California 92381 3 2.0 SUMMARY OF MITIGATION MEASURES This section provides a summary of the mitigation measures recommended as a result of issue -specific analysis conducted in this document. These mitigation measures have been recommended either as means by which any significant effects could be reduced to insig- nificant levels, or to further reduce the extent of impacts which were determined to be less than significant. The primary purpose -in consolidating all mitigation measures into one section is to provide a convenient format for the applicant's review of all identified mitigation measures, which will require either project modifications or the fulfillment of specific conci- tions, and to provide convenience for the City of La Quinta in identifying that set of conditions which, when implemented, will minimize potential project impacts to a level which is not sig- nificant. With regard to the current project proposal, the applicant has reviewed and agreed to implement the mitigation measures contained herein. As a result, not only will these measures become conditions of approval, but since their implementation would result in the absence of any significant project -related environmental effects, these mitigation measures form the environmental basis for the City's issuance of a Negative Declaration for the proposed project. The following mitigation measures have been recommended in this document for the project as currently proposed: 1. Architectural, landscape and other design features for future proposed commercial development of the site shall satisfy all relevant development standards of the C-P-S zoning designation and building code regulations of the City of La Quinta. 4 2. Subsequent entitlement requests for development of the subject property shall be subject to separate environmental review in accordance with CEQA and City of La Quinta requirements. 3. The area to be set aside for a retention basin on the site would be 2.7% to 3% of the development area (1.3 acres to 1.5 acres). This calculation is based on recent studies of other similar developments. 4. Regrading and resurfacing of perimeter streets (50th Avenue and Jefferson Street) will be accomplished as necessary to achieve the appropriate gutter gradient for drainage. Low points in the streets will be drained by catch basins, pipes and drywells for minor runoff, with overflow retention areas for stormwater flows. If local retention areas are not feasible because of site plan constraints, stormwater can be piped to the main retention basin described previously. These same pipes can then be utilized as retention basin high water relief overflow devices for storm runoff in excess of the 100-year design storm. 5. Prior to development of the project site a data recovery program shall be conducted by a qualified archaeologist according to the following specific measures: ° La Quinta 1: A transit -controlled surface collection designed to map the location of each artifact and size of the site. Shovel test pits (STP's) should be excavated at predetermined intervals. All sand from the STP's should be screened through 1/16th-inch mesh. ° La Quinta 2: LaQ-2 is similar to LaQ-1 and should be tested in the same manner. 5 T ° La Quinta 3: In addition to a transit -controlled surface collection and STP's, a minimum of one 1 X 1 meter unit should be excavated in the concentration of fire altered rock. All excavated sand from the units(s) should be screened through 1/16th-inch mesh. ° La Quinta 4: In addition to a transit controlled surface collection and STP's, a single 1 X 1 meter unit should be excavated in the area of the pot sherd concentration and charcoal lens. All excavated sand from the unit should be screened through 1/16th-inch mesh. ° Citrus Groves: A qualified archaeologist shall be present during brushing or clearing operations for future development within the citrus grove portions of the site. In the event that potentially significant cultural resources are discovered during these operations, additional investigations, including subsurface excavations if necessary, will be performed as recommended by the archaeologist. 9 3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 3.1 Project Location and Boundaries The site of the proposed project is at the northwest intersection of Jefferson Street and 50th Avenue in the City of La Quinta, within the Western Coachella Valley region of the County of Riverside (see Figure 1). The site is bounded by Jefferson Street and adjacent agricultural uses on the east, 50th Avenue and adjacent orchards to the south, vacant lands and a single residence to the west, and by vacant lands to the north. The site itself is currently in use as a citrus tree grove. Jefferson Street, which has a north - south alignment, serves as the boundary line between the City of Quinta on the west and unincorporated County of Riverside lands to the east. The City's designated sphere of influence, however, extends eastward along 50th Avenue and includes lands southeast of Jefferson Street and 50th Avenue diagonally adjacent to the project site. Figure 2 shows the project site and the general project vicinity. 3.2 ProJect Goals and Objectives The project applicant's objective is an amendment to the site's land use designation from Low Density Residential to General Commercial and a Change of Zone from Agricultural (A-1-10) to Scenic Highway Commercial (C-P-S), in order to facilitate the ultimate development of the site as a commercial business center. 3.3 Project Characteristics The site of the proposed project is almost square in configuration and comprises approximately 47.5t acres. Although no specific development is proposed, if the current General Plan Amendment and Change of Zone requests are adopted, the project site would subsequently be developed with uses subject to the provisions of the City's Zoning Ordinance which identifies permitted and VA - J001• TWO ..� _ Z I I a ,-. n'c--'S'n'#' i to letr I �►► 1��,t�I I � I I I c _� i CD gg Q RUN 1 � � •' I CU/'f V Ift ----------- I CD � I I a I I I LZ I � I 1 I � s I I 1 tt if MoSm3AA3r I ow.a ; I g3 Cu -- I " -- ® --�- - --�- --------------- - -- - -- ----+-- - - - - -- -- t I I I � I- -- - ----"--- - --- --- ---------��.-_-------- `t zz ----------•r- 2 2 2 S2 2 1 ; I NIVd N ao FW- / I R I Snuv1 s 3-I M N Mono . vvii t I 3,iv] Q z - Iva 031t0 - e s • i I lY1i! J ' --- �, -3��•:- �'�,-n.ul�-'------ ____.}lea. ,�.-`L�„ � % N{ �a o a� t I '•� i/.GL i � � d ■�•. Z � I i 3�3N 3n 3-'v- �� Z O i r 8 I +.w„<a.,•, * ' - - �� I.y�",p�1nf•11M UM 3 ®® i b �' I - own••w • �iiu valM3nV J CuE Z36MM v01M3ti1 u SU.. 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However, a 1.0 acre area of the site will be allocated for a child care facility, most likely in the southwestern corner of the property along 50th Avenue adjacent to an existing single family residence. An on -site circulation system for the project site is not currently proposed. Subdivision of the site and specific development plans will be proposed by the applicant subse- quent to approval of the currently requested entitlements (i.e., General Flan Amendment and Change of Zone). 10 4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MEASURES 4.1 Land Use Setting SETTING, IMPACT ANALYSIS, AND MITIGATION The majority of the project site, approximately two thirds, is presently covered with citrus tree orchards while the remainder of the site, primarily the northern portion, is characterized as a natural desert with sparse vegetation cover. One residential structure is located in the middle of the site. Surrounding land uses include a citrus tree orchard south of the project site across 50th Avenue, while an additional citrus orchard and other agricultural uses with an associated residence and stable lie across Jefferson Street adjacent to most of the easterly portion of the site. A single family residence exists adjacent to the northeast corner of the site across Jefferson Street. The northern portion of the project site is bordered by currently undeveloped land. To the west the project site is bounded by vacant lands, and one single family residence adjacent to the southwest corner of the property along 50th Avenue. Existing land uses on the project site and adjacent lands are shown on Figure 3. Land Use Plan The City of La Quinta has adopted a General Plan which identifies a land use buildout scenario for coordinated development of lands within the city limits. The general plan for land use provides for an array of ultimate residential and commercial development in the City of La Quinta. The project site is currently designated by the plan for Low Density Residential land use, allowing for 2-4 dwelling units per acre. Existing agricultural uses on the site are in con- formance with this designation. 11 VACANT ■ ■ ■ ■ VACANT ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ SINGLE RESIDENCE ■ ■ CITY OF LA QUINTA I SITE 2/3 CITRUS GROVE 1/3 VACANT 50 TH AGRICULTURAL CITRUS GROVE RIVERSIDE COUNTY ' SINGLE RESIDENCE z O m SINGLE RESIDENCE W U. IL W AGRICULTURAL CITRUS GROVE AGRICULTURAL 8 SINGLE RESIDENCE AVENUE iI1 AGRICULTURAL I CITRUS GROVE NO SCALE CITY OF LA QUINTA RIVERSIDE COUNTY -�--- Source: Title: Sill I ULTRASYSTEMS/LANDMARK LAND COMPANY I EXISTING LAND USES �n Adjacent lands to the west and north within the City of La Quinta are also designated for future low density residential development. The lands to the south of the site across 50th Avenue are designated as Special Commercial which will ultimately allow retail/office commercial development as well as tourist oriented commercial development. Agricultural lands to the east of the project site across Jefferson Street are within the unincorporated area of the County of Riverside; however, the City's designated sphere of influence includes areas to the southeast of the Jefferson Street/50th Avenue intersection diagonally adjacent to the site. These lands are designated for future low density residential development by the City's land use plan. Zonin4 The project site is currently zoned for Light Agricultural uses (A-1-10), which allows for one residential dwelling unit per ten acres. Adjacent property to the west of the site is also zoned A-1- 10. Properties to the north are zoned for multiple family dwellings (R-2). The property to the south across 50th Avenue is zoned (C-T) Commercial Tourist, which is a designation primarily for hotels, motels, and related accessory and recreational uses. The agricultural lands east of the project site across Jefferson Street are within the jurisdiction of unincorporated Riverside County and are zoned A-1-5. The City of La Quinta is presently working to annex unincorporated property southeast of the project site, currently within the City's designated sphere of influence, into the City boundaries. Figure 2 shows the existing zoning designations in the project vicinity. Impacts Implementation of the proposed project will require a redesignation of the General Plan land use for the site from Low Density Residential to General Commercial. This redesignation will constitute an amendment to the City of La Quinta General Plan. The 13 �General Plan broadly defines land uses permitted under the General Commercial designation for both general commercial centers (ap- proximately 100,000 to 300,000 square feet of gross leasable area) and neighborhood commercial centers (approximately 30,000 to 100,000 square feet of gross leasable area). These uses include retail sales, administrative and professional offices, medical services, financial insurance and real estate services, eating and drinking establish- menl:s, food and beverage retail sales and general personal services. The following is a discussion of the relationship between the proposed project and each of the stated General Plan land use Policies associated with the proposed General Commercial designation. Policy No. 6.3.1 (Page VI-7) "Development of Commercial uses shall be encouraged." The current project entitlement requests would redesignate the subject property to allow for future commercial development. Policy No. 6.3.2 (Page VI-8) "Commercial and neighborhood centers shall be located on arterial highways." The proposed project site is located at the intersection of 50th Avenue and Jefferson Street. Jefferson Street is considered by the General Plan as a major arterial highway. Additionally, the General Plan states that "some limited commercial opportunities are appropriate for the Jefferson Street corridor (Page VI-6). Policy No. 6.3.3 (Page VI-8) "Developers of shopping centers shall demonstrate through appropriate studies that adequate market support exists within one mile of the project site." 14 A shopping center is not being proposed for the site. Since specific uses of the project site are not currently proposed the preparation of a market feasibility study is neither practical nor warranted at this time. However, it is the applicant's contention that due to recent growth trends in the project vicinity and the potential for substantial future development along the Jefferson Street corridor the provision of various commercial goods and services at this particular site will be appropriate to meet the growing needs of the City. A zone change from A-1-10 (Light Agricultural) to C-P-S (Scenic Highway Commercial) is also requested in order to allow commercial land uses on the project site and to bring the site's zoning designation into conformance with the proposed General Plan Amendment. The C-P-S designation is intended to provide for the development of an array of business, service, and professional uses. The C-P-S zoning code (see Appendix A) identifies 97 permitted uses and 21 conditionally permitted uses of a commercial nature. Specific development of the project site, once proposed, must show consistency with these allowable uses under the proposed zoning designation. Land Use Compatibility If developed pursuant to the requested General Commercial land use designation and C-P-S zoning designation, the proposed project would represent an establishment of commercially oriented uses in an otherwise agricultural and rural residential area. In terms of compatibility of land use, commercial uses can be considered ap- propriate for location adjacent to agricultural uses unless the commercial operations produce on -site emissions or wastes that may have a deleterious effect on the adjacent agricultural production. Based on the identified allowable uses within the C-P-S zone, it does not appear that any potential uses of the site, consistent with the Zoning Ordinance, would create an incompatible land use relationship with existing adjacent agricultural uses. 15 The City's zoning map allows for future development of lands to the south of the site across 50th Avenue with commercial uses under the Commercial Tourist (C-T) designation. Commercial uses on the subject proposed project site under the C-P-S designation are expected to be compatible with such potential future commercial development on this adjacent site. The zoning map currently designates lands to the west of the site for agricultural uses (A-1-10), which are expected to be compatible with probable commercial uses of the subject project site, and lands to the north of the site for multiple family residen- tial development (R-2). Multiple family residential developments (apartments, condominiums) are typically suited for location adjacent to commercial uses because they are characterized by higher intensity uses than single family residential areas and also create a direct demand for various commercial goods and services. The City's land use plan, however, designates the areas both north and west of the project site for future low density residential development (2-4 units per acre). Such low density residential uses could be affected by certain adjacent commercial activities. Since a specific development plan for the site has not been proposed it would be speculative to predict any land use compatibility conflicts that could be created. However, the allowable uses under the proposed C-P- S zoning designation do not appear to be of a nature that would create nuisance or interactive effects (i.e., noise, air quality, aesthetics) on future adjacent residential acres. Additionally, if necessary, design features which can be incorporated into final site plans, such as perimeter walls and landscaping, could effectively ameliorate potential effects on future adjacent residential uses. It should be noted that there are no existing residential developments directly adjacent to the project site that may create a land use incompatibil- ity with potential commercial uses of the site. 16 Mitigation Measures Architectural, landscape and other design features for future proposed commercial development of the site shall satisfy all relevant development standards of the C-P-S zoning designation and building code regulations of the City of La Quinta. ° Subsequent entitlement requests for development of the subject property shall be subject to separate environ- mental review in accordance with CEQA and City of La Quinta requirements. 4.2 Drainage Setting The most recent maps published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency omit the flood hazard classifications within the La Quinta city limits. However, judging from information on the maps regarding areas adjacent to or in very close proximity to the proposed project site, it appears that the property is in an area of minimal flooding (Zone C). Topographic maps of the region indicate a general northwest to southeast slope diagonally across the site. The northerly third of the property has some considerable local mounding (16t feet high). There are also three man-made plateaus on the site of approximately an acre in size and 10 to 18 above normal ground. The remaining two- thirds of the site follows the general regional slope. These flatter areas of the proposed project site are currently devoted to citrus orchards. Offsite runoff traversing the site from areas to the northwest is diminished to insignificant volumes due to numerous 17 pockets of natural retention on the site within the flow paths of this runoff. Stormwater runoff from the subject site itself, should it exceed the volume that can be naturally stored and percolated onsite, would sheetflow over portions of 50th Avenue to the south and over the portion of Jefferson Street adjacent to the southerly half of the property. Impacts Subsequent development of commercial land uses pursuant to the proposed General Plan Amendment and Change of zone will create a large amount of impervious surfaces, creating the potential for sur°=ace water flows to increase several hundred percent over existing (agricultural and undeveloped) conditions. In terms of runoff compared to rainfall, agricultural property has a very low percentage runoff factor whereas commercial property has a very high percentage runoff factor. Current criteria set forth by the City of La Quinta require 100% retention of 100-year frequency stormwater runoff within the boundaries of the property. In addition, any increase in runoff attributed to pavement widening and construction of sidewalks on the perimeter streets associated with the proposed project, is required to be retained on the site. Development of the site and introduction of drainage control and retention features will also produce beneficial impacts in that the amount of silt and debris leaving the property and crossing 50th Avenue and Jefferson Street will be reduced. Stormwater drainage along these perimeter streets will also be controlled by street right- of-way improvements, reducing flood hazard on the existing traveled roadways. 18 �Mitigation Measures The applicant will provide a drainage plan prior to issuance of grading permits for subsequent specific development of the site. The drainage plan will incorporate the following design measures: ° The area to be set aside for a retention basin on the site would be 2.7% to 3% of the development area (1.3 acres to 1.5 acres). This calculation is based on recent studies of other similar developments. Regrading and resurfacing of perimeter streets (50th Avenue and Jefferson Street) will be accomplished as necessary to achieve the appropriate gutter gradient for drainage. Low points in the streets will be drained by catch basins, pipes and drywells for minor runoff, with overflow retention areas for stormwater flows. If local retention areas are not feasible because of site plan constraints, stormwater can be piped to the main retention basin described previously. These same pipes can then be utilized as retention basin high water relief overflow devices for storm runoff in excess of the 100-year design storm. 4.3 Archaeological Resources This section summarizes the Archaeological Survey Report, prepared by Archaeological Associates, Ltd. which is included as Appendix 6 of this document. Setting The results of a records search for the site area indicated that no previously recorded historic or prehistoric sites have been recorded within the boundaries of the project site. However, twenty- 19 five archaeological sites have been recorded within a one -mile radius of the subject property. Ten of these sites consist of sherd scatters, one consists of milling features, and thirteen reportedly contain combinations of sherd scatters, flaked stone, ground stone, fire -affected rock, shell, animal bone, possible hearths and/or roasting pits. One site contains a sherd scatter and human crema- tions. The closest of the twenty-five sites lies approximately 1/8th mile to the west of the project site. It has been described as a surface scatter containing pot sherds, fire altered rock and animal oone. A field survey of the project site was conducted on June 28, 1989. The entire undeveloped dunes area of the property was surveyed by walking parallel transects. Surface visibility in the dunes was generally good, averaging 75%. However, the citrus groves on the site are extremely overgrown making access very difficult, and surface visibility in the groves was only approximately 1-2%. During the course of the field survey, four prehistoric unrecorded archaeological sites were discovered in the sand dunes portion of the project site. These sites are designated for the study as La Quinta 1 thru 4. The locations of these sites are shown on Figure 2 of the Archaeological Survey Report, Appendix B of this document. La Quinta (LaQ-1) is located in the southwest portion of the project site approximately 50 meters north of an existing residence and 30 meters east of the western property boundary. Much of this site has been carried away due to its proximity to an existing borrow pit. The site comprises a scatter of pot sherds from both thin and thick ware, shell, a flake, fire altered rock, and a fish vertebrae. This site is most likely restricted to this scatter of surface artifacts; the escarpment of the adjoining borrow pit does not indicate the presence of a subsurface deposit. W La Quinta 2 (LaQ-2) is located in the northeastern corner of the site approximately 40 meters west of the eastern property boundary and 30 meters north of the citrus grove. The site comprises a scatter of pot sherds, rodent bone and fire altered rock, and one core fragment. This site is also most likely restricted to a surface scatter of artifacts. La Quinta 3 (LaQ-3) is located in the north -central portion of the site immediately adjacent to the northern property boundary and extending south to the edge of a second borrow pit. Similar to LaQ-1, a good portion of this site has most likely been carried away during quarrying operations for the borrow pit. The site consists partly of a concentration of fire altered rock, as well as pot sherds, milling stone fragments, and shell. The LaQ-3 site is the largest of the four sites found within the project site area. There may be a potential for subsurface deposits at this site. La Quinta 4 (LaQ-4) is located in the northwest quadrant of the project site along a narrow road that winds through the dunes. It lies 100 meters south of the northern property boundary and 30 meters west of a graded house pad on the site. It comprises a scatter of approximately 100 pot sherds, a small charcoal lens, baked clay, and a mano fragment. There may also be a potential for subsurface deposits at this site. I acts The project site lies within a regional area exhibiting a substantial amount of archaeological and cultural resources. The discovery of the four previously unrecorded surface scatters on the site was therefore not unexpected. However, such archaeological resources on the site, if left unmitigated, would be significantly impacted by the future development of commercial uses on the site. Additional resources may also be located on the project site in those 21 areas which currently preclude adequate field surveying (i.e., the citrus grove portions of the property). Mitigation of potential impacts to archaeological resources on the site in accordance with the provisions of Appendix K of the California Environmental Quality Act is necessary to avoid damage to or disturbance of the four discovered sites and any other as -of -yet undiscovered sites within the citrus grove portions of the property. Thus, implementation of mitigation measures as recommended in the ar- chaeological survey report will mitigate potential archaeological resource impacts to insignificant levels. Mitigation Measures Prior to development of the project site a data recovery program shall be conducted by a qualified archaeologist according to the following specific measures: ° La Quinta 1: A transit -controlled surface collection designed to map the location of each artifact and size of the site. Shovel test pits (STP's) should be excavated at predetermined intervals. All sand from the STP's should be screened through 1/16th-inch mesh. ° LaQuinta 2: LaQ-2 is similar to LaQ-1 and should be tested in the same manner. La Quinta 3: In addition to a transit -controlled surface collection and STP's, a minimum of one 1 X 1 meter unit should be excavated in the concentration of fire altered rock. All excavated sand from the units(s) should be screened through 1/16th-inch mesh. ° La Quinta 4: In addition to a transit controlled surface collection and STP's, a single 1 X 1 meter unit 22 should be excavated in the area of the pot sherd concentration and charcoal lens. All excavated sand from the unit should be screened through 1/16th-inch mesh. ° Citrus Groves: A qualified archaeologist shall be present during brushing or clearing operations for future development within the citrus grove portions of the site. In the event that potentially significant cultural resources are discovered during these operations, additional investigations, including subsurface excavations if necessary, will be performed as recommended by the archaeologist. 23 Q 5.0 MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM Recently enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 3180), codified as Section 21081.6 of the Public Resource code, requires public agencies to set up monitoring and reporting programs for the purpose of ensuring compliance with those mitigation measures adopted as conditions of project approval in order to avoid significant environ- mental effects identified in environmental impact reports and negative declarations, and adopted as conditions of project approval. Referencing that statute: When making the findings required by subdivision (a) of Section 21081 or when adopting a negative declaration pursuant to paragraph (2) of sub- division (c) of Section 21080, the public agency shall adopt a reporting or monitoring program for the changes to the project which it has adopted or made a condition of project approval in order to mitigate or avoid significant effects on the environment. The reporting or monitoring program shall be designed to ensure compliance during project implementation. For those changes which have been required or incorporated into the project at the request of an agency having jurisdiction by law over natural resources affected by this project, that agency shall, if so requested by the lead or responsible agency, prepare and submit a proposed reporting or monitoring program. Pursuant to this requirement the City of La Quinta, as lead agency, is obligated to establish and monitor project compliance with those mitigation measures adopted as conditions of approval for the purpose of mitigating significant environmental effects. The City has, therefore, as its policy, required project applicants to submit a 24 mitigation monitoring and reporting program for review and approval prior to approval of proposed development projects. Thus, a condition of approval for the development of the proposed project site will be the preparation of such a mitigation monitoring and reporting program which identifies methods to ensure implementation of mitigation measures intended to offset potentially significant environmental impacts, as recommended in this environmental assessment and subse- quent environmental documentation for specific development of the site. 25 6.0 FINDINGS The following findings can be made in adopting this environmental analysis as the basis for a subsequent negative declaration and in approving the currently requested entitlements for the subject project: Incorporation of those mitigation measures identified herein, made or agreed to by the applicant, will avoid or mitigate the potential environment effects of the project to a point where clearly no significant environmental effects would occur; and The environmental assessment shows that there is no substantial evidence that the project, as amended to incorporate those mitigation measures identified herein, may have a significant effect on the environment. W APPENDIX A Chapter 9.88 of City Zoning Ordinance (Scenic Highway Commercial) Chapter 9.88 C-P--S ZONE (SCENIC HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL) Sections: 9.88.010 Generally. 9.88.020 Permitted uses. 9.88.030 Planned commercial development. 9.88.040 Commercial specific plan required. 9.88.050 Development standards. 9.88.010 General. The regulations set out in this chapter shall apply in all C-P-S zones. (Ord. 5 §1(pa.rt), 1982: county Ordinance 348 Art. IXb (part)) 9.88.020 Permitted uses. A. The following uses are permitted, only inn enclosed buildings with not more than two hundred square feet of outside storage or display of mate- rials appurtenant to such use, provided a plot plan shall have been approved pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 9.180 or 9.182, whichever is applicable: 1. Ambulance services. 2. Antique shops. 3. Appliance stores, household. 4. Art supply shops and studios. 5. Auditoriums and conference rooms. 6. Automobile parts and supply stores. 7. Bakery goods distributors. 8. Bakery shops, including baking only when inci- dental to retail sales on the premises. 9. Banks and financial institutions. 10. Barber and beauty shops. 11. Bars and cocktail lounges. 12. Bicycle sales and rentals. 186-73 (La Quinta 5/88) 9.88.020 L, 13. Billiard and pool halls. 14. Blueprint and duplicating services. 15. Bookstores and binders. 16. Bowling alleys. 17. Catering services. 18. Ceramic sales and manufacturing for on -site sales, provided the total volume of kiln space does not ex- ceed sixteen cubic feet. 19. Cleaning and dyeing shops. 20. Clothing stores. 21. Confectionery or candy stores. 22. Costume design studios. 23. Dancehalls. 24. Delicatessens. 25. Department stores. 26. Drugstores. 27. Dry goods stores. 28. Electrical substations. 29. Employment agencies. 30. Escort bureaus. 31. Feed and grain sales. 32. Fishing and casting pools. 33. Florist shops. 34. Food markets and frozen food lockers. 35. Gift shops. 36. Hardware stores. 37. Household goods sales and repair, including but not limited to, new and used appliances, furniture, carpets, draperies, lamps, radios, and television sets, including repair thereof. 38. Hobby shops. 39. Ice cream shops. 40. Ice sales, not including ice plants. 41. Interior decorating shops. 42. Jewelry stores with incidental repairs. 43. Labor temples. 44. Laboratories, film, dental, medical, research or testing. 45. Laundries and laundromats. 46. Leather goods stores. 47. Liquor stores. 48. Locksmith shops. 49. Mail order businesses. 50. Manufacturer's agent. 51. Market, food, wholesale or jobber. -52. Massage parlors, turkish baths, health centers and similar personal service establishments. 53. Meat markets, not including slaughtering. 54. Mimeographing and addressograph services. 55. Mobilehomes, provided they are kept mobile and licensed pursuant to state law, used for: 186-74 (La Quinta 6/87) 9.88.020 a. Construction offices and caretaker's quar- ters on construction sites for the duration of a valid building permit, providing they are inconspicuously located. b. Agricultural 'worker employment offices for a maximum of ninety days in any calendar year. c. Caretakers or watchmen and their families provided no rent is paid, where a permitted and existing commercial use is established. Not more than one mobilehome shall be allowed for a parcel of land or a shopping center complex. 56. Music stores. 57. News stores. 58. Notions or novelty stores. 59. Nurseries and garden supply stores. 60. Offices, business. 61. One on -site operator's residence. 62. Paint and wall paper stores, not including paint contractors. 63. Parking lots and parking structures. 64. Pawnshops. 65. Pet shops and pet supply shops. 66. Photography shops and studios and photo engrav- ing. 67. Plumbing shops, not including plumbing contrac- tors. 68. Poultry markets, not including slaughtering or live sales. 69. Printers or publishers. 70. Produce markets. 71. Radio and television broadcasting studios. 72. Recording studios. 73. Refreshment 'stands. 74. Restaurants and other eating establishments. 75. Schools, business and professional, including art, barber, beauty, dance, drama, music and swimming. 76. Shoe stores and repair shops. 77. Shoeshine stands. 78. Signs, on -site advertising. 79. Sporting goods stores. 80. Stained glass assembly. 81. Stationery stores. 82. Stations, bus, railroad and taxi. 83. Taxidermist. 84. Tailor shops. 85. Telephone exchanges. 86. Theaters, not including drive-in. 87. Tobacco shops. 88. Tourist information centers. 89. Toy shops. 90. Travel agencies. 91. Typewriter sales and rental and incidental re- pairs. 186-75 (La Quinta 6/87) 9.88.020 92. Watch repair shops. 93. Wedding chapels. 94. Wholesale businesses with samples on the prem- ises, but not to include storage. 95. Gasoline service stations. 96. Golf cart sales and service. 97. Hotels, resort hotels and motels. B. Uses Permitted by Conditional Use Permit. The fol- lowing uses are permitted provided a conditional use permit has been granted pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 9.172 of this title: 1. Automobile repair garages, body shops, spray painting shops. 2. Automobile sales and rental agencies. 3. Boat sales, rentals and services. 4. Carwashes. 5. Drive-in theaters. 6. Equipment rental services, including rototillers, power mowers, sanders, power saws, cement and plaster mixers not exceeding twenty cubic feet in capacity and other similar equipment. 7. Heliports. 8. Liquid petroleum service stations, provided the total capacity of all tanks shall not exceed ten thousand gallons. 9. Mortuaries. 10. Sale, rental, repair, or demonstration of mo- torcycles, scooters, or motorbikes of two horsepower or greater. 11. Animal hospitals. 12. Sports and recreational facilities, not includ- ing motor -driven vehicles and riding academies, but includ- ing archery ranges, athletic fields, beaches, golf driving ranges, gymnasiums, miniature golf parks, playgrounds, sports arenas, skating rinks, stadiums, and commercial swim- ming pools. 13. Tire recapping. ping. 14. Tire sales and services, not including recap- 15. Trailer and boat storage. 16. Travel trailers, mobilehomes and recreational vehicles sales and service. 17. Truck sales and services. 18. Trucks and trailers; the rental of trucks not over nineteen thousand five hundred pounds gross weight, with body not to exceed twenty-two feet in length from the back of the cab to the end of the body; and the rental of trailers not exceeding six feet in width or twenty-two feet in length. 19. Underground bulk fuel storage. 20. Mini -warehouse structures. 186-76 (La Quinta 6/87) 9.88.030--9.88.040 21. All uses permitted in subsection (a) that have more than two hundred square feet of outside storage of dis- play of materials. C. Accessory Uses Permitted. An accessory use to a ;permitted use is allowed, provided the accessory use is es- tablished on the same lot or parcel of land, and is inci- dental to, and consistent with the character of the permit- ted principal use, including but not limited to: 1. Limited manufacturing, fabricating, processing, ,packaging, treating and incidental storage related thereto, ,provided any such activity shall be in the same line of mer- chandise or service as the trade or service business con- ducted on the premises and providing any such related activ- ity does not exceed any of the following restrictions: a. The maximum gross floor area of the building permitted to be devoted to such accessory use shall be twen- ty-five percent. b. The maximum total horsepower of all electric motors used in connection with such accessory use shall be five horsepower. C. The accessory use shall be so conducted that noise, vibration, dust, odor, and all other objectionable factors shall be reduced to the extent that there will be no annoyance to persons outside the premises. Such accessory use shall be located not nearer than fifty feet to any res- idential zone. d. Accessory uses shall be conducted wholly within a completely enclosed building. (Ord. 120 §4, 1988; Ord. 5 S1(part), 1982: county Ordinance 348 §9.50) 9.88.030 Planned commercial development. Planned com- mercial developments are permitted provided a land division is approved pursuant to the provisions of county Ordinance 460. (Ord. 5 51(part), 1982: county Ordinance 348 §9.51) 9.88.040 Commercial specific plan required. A. Not- withstanding any other provisions of this chapter, no com- mercial building or use shall be constructed on a parcel that is fifteen acres in size or greater, and no permits or approvals shall be issued by any department of the city for such construction, unless the applicant has applied for, and received final. approval of, a commercial specific plan pur- suant to the provisions of Government Code Section 65450, et seq. and Section 9.16.030, et seq. of this title. A proposed commercial use shall not be broken into smaller units to avoid the requirement to file an application for a commer- cial specific plan, and an application for a plot plan may be denied on the basis that it is part of a larger com- mercial proposal that requires the applicant to file an ap- plication for a specific plan. B. A Commercial specific plan shall comply with all the standards required for approval of a commercial plot 186-77 (La Quinta 5/88) 9.88.050 plan. In addition thereto, no commercial specific plan shall be approved unless it is found that there will be no adverse effect upon the public health, safety and welfare of the general community, including such factors as the avail- ability of employees and affordable housing for such employ- ees and a demonstrated need for a commercial center. The following additional standards of development shall apply to those projects subject to the commercial specific plan re- quirement: I. A minimum fifteen percent of the site shall be landscaped and automatic irrigation shall be installed. 2. A minimum fifty -foot building setback shall be required on any boundary where the commercial property abuts a residential zoned property. Twenty feet of the setback shall be landscaped unless a tree screen is included, where- in the landscaping may be reduced to ten feet. The balance of the setback may be used for automobile parking, driveways or landscaping. Block walls, or other appropriate fencing, may also be required. 3. All outside storage, and all trash, loading and service areas, shall be screened by structures or land- scaping and located to minimize noise or odor nuisance. C. Whenever a comprehensive commercial specific plan or phase thereof has been approved and is in effect, the requirement for a subsequent plot plan or conditional use permit for certain uses may be modified or waived. This determination shall be made as part of the approval of a specific plan, provided that a detailed site plan and all required development standards are included as a part of the final approval of a specific plan. D. The requirement for a commercial specific plan may be waived by the planning commission upon a finding by the commission that the proposed commercial use consists of infilling of an existing commercial area. An application to waive a commercial specific plan shall be made in writing to the planning director, prior to filing an application for a specific plan, stating fully the reasons therefor and accom- panied by a fee as set forth in Section 9.224.010 of this title. The application shall be placed on the regular agen- da of the planning commission as a discussion matter for the determination of the commission. If the commission approves the waiver, the applicant shall be permitted to file an ap- plication for any required plot plan, conditional use permit or land division. (Ord. 5 51(part), 1982: county Ordinance 348 59.52) 9.88.050 Development standards. The following shall be the standards of development in the C-P-s zones: A. There is no minimum lot area requirement, unless specifically required by zone classification for a particu- lar area. 186-78 (La Quinta 6/87) 9.92.010--9.92.020 B. There are no yard requirements for buildings which do not exceed thirty-five feet in height, except as required for specific plans.Any portion of a building which exceeds thirty-five feet in height shall be set back from the front, rear and side lot lines not less than two feet for each.foot by which the height exceeds thirty-five feet. The front setback shall be measured from the existing street line un- less a specific plan has been adopted in which case it will be measured from the specific plan street line. The rear setback shall be measured from the existing rear lot line or from any recorded alley or easement; if the rear line ad- joins a street, the rear setback requirement shall be the same as required for a front setback. Each side setback shall be measured from the side lot line or from an existing adjacent street line unless a specific plan has been adopted in which case it will be measured from the specific plan street line. C. All buildings and structures shall not exceed fifty feet in height, unless a height up to seventy-five feet is specifically permitted under the provisions of Chapter 9.192 of this title. D. Automobile storage space shall be provided as required by Chapter 9.160 of this title. E. All roof -mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from the ground elevation view to a minimum sight distance of one thousand three hundred twenty feet. (Ord. 5 S1(part), 1982: county Ordinance 348 59.53) APPENDIX B Archaelogical Survey Report AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION OF A 50 + ACRE PARCEL IN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, RIVERSIDE COUNTY '3r-nr,I•-f-: Jj l_ by Robert S. White Archaeological Associates, Ltd. P.O. Box 180 Sun City, Ca 92381 (714) 244-1783 FAX (714) 244-0084 July 5, 1989 I. INTRODUCTION The following report was written for Ultrasystems, Inc. by Robert S. White under the supervision of Dr. David Van Horn. It describes a study conducted to ascertain whether significant cultural resources are present within the boundaries of a 50 + acre parcel in the City of La Quinta, Riverside County. The study consisted of: (1) a records search to determine whether any previously recorded historic or prehistoric material is present on the parcel and (2) a field reconnaissance intended to identify any previously unrecorded cultural resources. IL STUDY AREA LOCATION AND ENVIRONMENT The study area is located immediately northwest of the intersection of Jefferson Street and 50th Avenue in the City of La Quanta, Riverside County. It is situated in the southeast quarter of Section 32, Township 5 South, Range 7 East, San Bernardino Base Meridian as shown on the USGS La Quinta 7.5' Topographic Quadrangle (fig. 1). The parcel is rectangular in shape with the southern boundary lying along 50th Avenue, and the eastern boundary adjacent to Jefferson St. The northern and western boundaries are delineated by chain link fences. Figure 1 shows the property boundaries plotted on a portion of the USGS La Quinta 7.5' Topographic Quadrangle. Topographically, the parcel originally comprised a relatively flat area of undulating dunes. However, only about half of the original dune fields remain due to the planting of citrus groves. EIevations throughout the property average 40 feet above sea level. Soils consist exclusively of sand and silts; no exposed bedrock was observed. Native vegetation on the parcel Is best characterized as Cresote Bush Scrub (i.e. creosote, mesquite, sage brush and arrowweed). Introduced vegetation consists of grapefruit trees, tangelos/tangerines, sunflowers/safflowers, tamarisk trees, and date palms. Fauna observed included doves, an owl, numerous cottontail rabbits, and lizards. Coyote scat was found throughout the parcel, as were the tracks of several sidewinder rattlesnakes. Mechanical disturbance on the parcel comprises planting of citrus groves in the southeast quadrant, the grading of a house pad in the approximate center of the property, and two borrow pits. The first borrow pit lies approximately 50 meters north of an existing residence near the -I- AVENUE •o.� i C' �, ::e •. .. aet �..... I .. b !►' •�l' ►�� 1 D 29.:' am 61'.. ��• • ... ••. ........ ul i lots"Y ~"I ^• s . .�:::::: ii: ••••:iti�:••.• ate• n� j 1 Q r•:. ". A. Tftl{ f *'S =.••• 1•.'•.•• u. •••••..••.•.•• -� ^ . .•. —'j: Pick p•••}.•.•. C... C....��•..:: ...'„ ....i ..•.......•. 0 Well �•1l 1, ••I •.• IN` wall AE:• —,Well • .•.. •��to .u•:.•o 4 •..••7w 0.... .. ..: r•' • ' it l.� ... �. ...... • �i d•... 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The results of the search indicated that no previously recorded historic or prehistoric sites have been recorded within the boundaries of the study area. However, twenty-five archaeological sites have been recorded within a one -mile radius of the subject property. Ms. Swope has characterized them as follows: "Ten sites consist of sherd scatters, one consists of milling features, and thirteen reportedly contain combinations of sherd scatters, flaked stone, ground stone, fire -affected rock, shell, animal bone, possible hearths and/or roasting pits. Site Ca-Riv-1180 contains a sherd scatter and human cremations." (K. Swope of the ARU in a letter dated 6/19/89). The closest of the twenty-five sites is Riv-3013 which Iies approximately 1/8th mile to the west. It has been described as a surface scatter containing pot sherds, fire altered rock and animal bone. IV. FIELD RECONNASSANCE A field reconnaissance of the parcel was conducted by Robert White and Jeff Linscheid on June 28, 1989. The survey started in the southwest corner of the study area and proceeded in a northerly direction. Once the northwest corner of the property was reached, the survey turned eastward in order to avoid the citrus groves. Where possible, the surveyors walked parallel transect spaced in 5 meter intervals. It was in this manner that the entire dune area of the parcel was surveyed. Surface visibility in the dunes was generally good, averaging 75%. Numerous piles of dead limbs and fronds obscured the surface in some areas. The citrus groves proved to be a problematic area to survey. The groves were extremely overgrown making access very difficult. To compound matters, surface visibility in the groves was no better than 1-2% due to the carpet of dead leaves covering the ground. -2- �'i • I �� I ~eC C,� II �Ie1fP1 � �• •� •i Yr•__Q / .t n • Y .I 1 � '�Y.a •' • • r0 r• • �v j / �/ C s r tI 1p n VALL2 r9 EY__ G 30 BM 6I J Park BM 72 t� r e • r, a Wellr t •••r `� 1 ' •rp Well ..0 0 [7 17 AV NUE• .. Well • • ff11 �n� ''/ . •... 11 I'7 • Weil i.. I �1 0 n n •afa.; i l 1 I �\ \ � �l\�\ � tl 1 LaQ-3 \ O VENUE 33p well 14, two I I 1 O .. :ii .- • eaffi• V V L.aQ-2 N VENUE J ✓ , �.�� Wall • ::•�:. �. �} . • +. • •"• n ::: t O a• a... •••..1••..•.a•e .sae W• •••••.••.•..•�. r 6 ti� .....:: ;:::.. ® ......... o.... .__,..... ................. ........... ..•...... •i�......... aca} •.•• :•�"1 .••• •.•1••.•••• o• •••••. •e ••••••••.•. •.•.... . ..•. a •.•••• 38 ..•...••..• ••e•••••••. .....•••...° ...•••••♦••• .r Figure 2 Site locations plotted on a portion of the USGS La Quinta 7.5' 'Topographic Quadrangle. During the course of the survey, four prehistoric archaeological sites were located in the sand dune portion of the study area. These sites have been temporarily designated La Quinta 1 thru 4, and are described below. La Quinta 1 LaQ-1 is located in the southwest portion of the parcel approximately 50 meters north of an existing residence and 30 meters east of the western boundary. It is situated on the plateau which adjoins the first borrow pit described above. Due to the proximity to the pit, much of this site has been carried away. The site comprises a scatter of pot sherds from both thin and thick ware, shell, a flake, fire altered rock, and a fish vertebrae. It measures approximately 50 meters long and 10 meters wide. La Quinta 2 LaQ-2 is located in the northeastern corner of the study area approximately 40 meters west of the eastern boundary and 30 meters north of the citrus grove. It is situated on an elevated plateau that overlooks the citrus grove. The site can be characterized as a scatter of pot sherds, rodent bone and fire altered rock. One core fragment was observed. The site measures approximately 20 meters in diameter. La Quinta 3 LaQ-3 is located in the north -central portion of the property Immediately adjacent to the northern boundary and extending south to the edge of the second borrow pit. This pit is approximately 30 meters due north of the graded house pad. The site consists partly of a concentration of fire altered rock which measures approximately 10 meters In diameter. Several of the clusters of fire altered rock appear to be roastings pits or hearths. Other cultural material observed included pot sherds, milling stone fragments, and shell. Overall, the site measures 50 X 50 meters in size and is the largest of the sites found within the study area. Similar to LaQ-1, a good portion of this site has most likely been carried away during quarrying operations. -3- La Quinta 4 LaQ-4 is located in the northwest quadrant of the property along a narrow road that winds through the dunes. It lies 100 meters south of the northern property border and 30 meters west of the graded house pad. It comprises a scatter of approximately 100 pot sherds, a small charcoal lens, baked clay, and a mano fragment. Most of the pot sherds can be found in a concentration that measures about 2 meters in diameter. The pot sherds are of both thin and thick ware and represent at least two different vessels. Since the scatter follows a meandering track through the dunes, it is fairly narrow in nature, measuring approximately 5 meters wide and 20 meters long. V. RECOMMENDATIONS Due to the close proximity of the study area to a great number of previously recorded archaeological sites, the discovery of the four surface scatters did not come as a surprise. The archaeological significance of the region is not open to question in its importance in the reconstruction of the prehistory of the Lower Colorado Desert. Therefore, it is reasonable to assume that these four sites also offer meaningful research. potential. Thus, if the portion(s) of the study area containing these sites is to undergo adverse impacts, some sort of mitigation program is appropriate. According to the provisions of Appendix K of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), preservation of archaeological deposits is always the preferred mitigative option. Barring preservation, a data recovery program presents the only means for mitigating adverse affects to the archaeological sites. The following specific recommendations for each site are as follows: La Quinta I LaQ-1 is most likely restricted to a scatter of surface artifacts. However, the presence of a buried deposit cannot be ruled out and should be taken into consideration. A transit -controlled surface collection designed to map the location of each artifact and size of the site is needed. Although the escarpment of the adjoining borrow pit does not indicate the presence of a subsurface deposit, shovel test pits (STP's) should be -4- excavated at predetermined intervals. All sand from the STP's should be screened through 1/16th-inch mesh. La Quinta 2 LaQ-2 is similar to LaQ-1 and should be tested in the same manner. La Quinta 3 The largest of the four sites, LaQ-3 may also prove the most Interesting. In addition to the transit -controlled surface collection and STP's, a minimum of one 1 X 1 meter should be excavated in the concentration of fire altered rock. All excavated sand from the unit(s) should be screened through 1/16th-inch mesh. La Quinta 4 Similar to LaQ-3, LaQ-4 offers some potential for a subsurface deposit. Therefore, in addition to the transit controlled surface collection and STP's, a single 1 X 1 meter unit should be excavated in the area of the pot sherd concentration and charcoal lens. All excavated sand from the unit should be screened through 1/I6th-inch mesh. Citrus Groves As previously mentioned, surveying in the citrus groves was nearly Impossible due to the density of the foliage. Furthermore, a carpet of dead leaves obscurred the surface from view. The possibility of finding hidden cultural resources in the citrus groves is great enough to recommenend that a qualified archaeologist be present during brushing or clearing operations. In the event that potentially significant cultural resources are identified in the citrus groves, it may be necessary to conduct additional investigations. -5- -k � t - Aw Plate II Top: Surveyor Jeff Linscheid standing on LaQ-3 in area of fire altered rock. Bottom: Location of LaQ-4 along abandoned road through dunes. Area of sherd concentration is immediately to the right of the sage brush in left center of photo. Graded house pad is in background adjacent to palms. ti 5 op r _ 1 �1 PH-5 STAFF REPORT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 12, 1989 ITEM: TENTATIVE TRACT 24889 LOCATION: NORTHWEST CORNER OF 52ND AVENUE AND JEFFERSON STREET (IN OAK TREE WEST PROJECT) APPLICANT: LANDMARK LAND COMPANY REQUEST: APPROVAL TO SUBDIVIDE 424 ACRES INTO 110 LOTS FOR FINANCING AND CONVEYANCE PURPOSES IN THE R-2 AND C-P-S (CHANGE OF ZONE TO R-2 UNDER CONSIDERATION) ZONE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS: THE DIRECTOR HAS DETERMINED THAT THIS TENTATIVE TRACT MAP HAS PREVIOUSLY BEEN ASSESSED FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PURPOSES DURING CONSIDERATION OF SPECIFIC PLAN 85-006, OF WHICH THIS TRACT IS A PART. THEREFORE, NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION IS DEEMED NECESSARY. THIS PROJECT IS REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE MITIGATION MEASURES ESTABLISHED AT TIME OF SPECIFIC PLAN 85-006 APPROVAL AND SUBSEQUENT REVISION. GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL 2-4 DWELLINGS PER ACRE, AND SPECIAL COMMERCIAL (CHANGE OF DESIGNATION TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL UNDER CONSIDERATION) MR/STAFFRPT.090 -1- BACKGROUND: The property is a part of the Oak Tree West project that was approved as Specific Plan 85-006 in 1985. This Tentative Tract map is the first filed for the project, although the Citrus Golf Course has been constructed. In addition to this Tract Map being filed by Landmark Land Company, J.M. Peters has filed a map for the development of the residential lots created by this map. That map is also to be considered by the Planning Commission at this meeting. The original Specific Plan for Oak Tree West designated approximately 36.5 acres for a commercial center (with a hotel) at the northeast corner of the site. Landmark Land Company has .filed applications which are to be considered at this meeting eliminating the commercial area and rezoning the area R-2. This would allow the clubhouse, golf course, and residences as planned by the owners and shown on this map. .PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The proposed Tentative Tract Map consists of subdividing the 426-acre site into 110 lots. Forty lots would be for residential use, while the balance of lots would be for miscellaneous purposes such as private streets, a new golf clubhouse, common area, recreation, the existing golf course, CWD well sites (three lots), landscaping, and future development (one lot). The residential lots would be conveyed to J.M. Peters who is proposing to develop the lots (see Tentative Tract 24890 and variance 89-010, which are also on this Agenda) with a variety of housing types. Proposed Lot 55 (21+ acres) at the northwest corner of Jefferson Street and 52nd Avenue is now a date grove and shown as future development. ANALYSIS: 1. The tract is for financing and conveyance purposes and not for development. 2. The approval of this tract would need to be subject to approval of Specific Plan 85-006 (Amendment No. 1), General Plan Amendment 89-026, and Change of Zone 89-045 by the City Council since they impact what is allowed at the northeast corner of the site. 3. Improvement requirements and development standards are being deferred from this map and will be addressed in the review of Tentative Tract 24890. MR/STAFFRPT.090 -2- 4. The lots indicated comply with applicable City code requirements. 5. The project has been determined to be previously assessed in conjunction with Specific Plan 85-006 and no further environmental analysis is necessary. 6. 'The Applicant is requesting an exception in accordance with La Quinta Municipal Code 13.12.010 (Subdivision Ordinance) for relief from the 300-foot minimum centerline curve radius. This occurs in two areas within the project. If the City Council and Planning Commission grant such relief as a part of this approval as a minimum, the Applicant shall clearly state in a conspicuous location on the final subdivision map that: "Builders and developers who purchase lots in this subdivision will be required to state in the CC&Rs passed to the homeowners association charged with maintaining the private streets that said streets do not meet minimum horizontal curve standards for public streets and therefore shall always remain as private streets subject to the quality of maintenance provided by the homeowners association." CONCLUSION• 1. The proposed tract, being for financing and conveyance purposes, is acceptable. 2. Development will not subsequent tract map appropriate conditions permitted. FINDINGS: be allowed with this tract map. A will need to be recorded with before construction will be The findings, which can be supported for the proposed tract, are contained in the draft Planning Commission Resolution. RECOMMENDATION: Move to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 89- , recommending to the City Council approval of Tentative Tract 24889, subject to conditions. attachments: 1. Location Map 2. Letter from Applicants dated August 25, 1989 3. Comments and Conditions from City Departments and Other Agencies 4. Tentative Tract Map 24889 Exhibit 5. Draft Planning Commission Resolution MR/STAFFRPT.090 -3- d�LU 4- CASE No. TT 24.889 LOCATION MAP ORTH SCALE: August 25, 1989 Jerry Herman Plarining Director City of La Quin °`.a Post Office Box 1504 La Quinta, Ca. 92253 Re: Tentative Tract 24889 File No.: Dear Jerry, AUG CITY Or LA QUINTA PLANNING & DEvE!_QPMENT DEPT. Landmark Land Company of California, Inc, is requesting an exception to the La Quinta Municipal Code 13.28.100 of the Subdivision Ordinance * 460 as it pertains to bonding for Public Street Improvements surrounding Tentative Tract *24889. These conditions are described as A-2 and A-3 under the conditions for Tentative Tract Map #24889 . Tentative Tract *24889 is for financing and conveyance purposes. No construction will occur without further entitlements approved by the City of La Quinta. Both the Tentative Tract Map and the Final Tract Map are and will be so noted. Due to the simultaneous processing of Tentative Tract 24890 which will be mapped immediatly subsequent to Tentative Tract 24889 we would like to request that all conditions requiring the posting of sec►,zity for tentative subdivision map *24889 be waived. Landmark Land Company of California, Inc. is requesting an exception to La Quinta Municipal Code 13.12.010 for relief from the 300' minimum centerline curve radius. This condition is noted as A-9 under the conditions for Tract *24889. Landmark will clearly state in a conspicuous location on the final subdivision map that: "Builders and developers who purchase lots in this subdivision will be required to state in the C.C. & R.'s passed to the homeowners association charged with maintaining the private streets that said streets do not meet -minimum horizontal curve standards for public streets and therefore shall always remain as private streets subject to the quality of maintenance provided by the homeowners association." Thank you for your time to consider this request. Sincerely, Landmark Land Company of Paul D. Quill Engineering P DO: lrt California, Inc. c c ' K e i t�1DN ti �Ar i s t p COMPANY, n s PAN Y, INC., P.O. BOX 1000, La 9uinfa, California 92253 (619) 564-2805 345-2703 RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTNIFNT fAabCOL'NiY� � RIVERSID6�...... Planning & Engineenng Office 46-209 Oasis Street, Suite 403 Indio, CA 92201 (619) 342-8886 To: City of La Quinta Planning Division Re: Tentative Tract No. 24889 IN COOPERATION WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION GLEN NEWMAN FIRE CHIEF August 17, 1989 Planning & Engineering Office 4080 Lemon Street, Suite 11 L Riverside, CA 92501 (714) 787-6606 With respect to the condition of approval. regarding the above referenced land division, the Fire Department requires the following fire protection measures be provided in accordance with La Quinta Municipal Code and/or recognized fire protection standards: 1. Schedule A fire protection approved Super fire hydrants, (6" x 4" x 2}" x 2}") shall be located one at each street intersection spaced not more than 330 feet apart in any direction with no portion of any frontage more than 165 feet from a fire hydrant. Minimum fire flow shall be 2500 gpm for 2 hours duration at 20 psi. 2. The water mains shall be capable of providing a potential fire flow of 2500 gpm and an actual fire flow available from any one hydrant shall be 1500 gpm for 2 hours duration at 20 psi residual operating pressure. 3. Prior to recordation of the final map, applicant/developer shall furnish one blueline copy of the water system plans to the Fire Department for review. Plans shall conform to the fire hydrant types, location and spacing, and, the system shall meet the fire flow requirements. Plans shall be signed/approved by a registered civil engineer and the local water company with the following certification: "I certify that the design of the water system is in accordance with the requirements prescribed by the Riverside County Fire Department." 4. The required water system including fire hydrants shall be installed and accepted by the appropriate water agency prior to any combustible building material being placed on an individual lot. 5. Prior to the recordation of the final map, the applicant/developer shall provide accesses as approved by the County Fire Department. a. Exterior accesses issues. b. Cul De Sac secondary access issue. "ity of La Quinta - Planning Div. le: TT No. 24889 8/17/89 Page 2. i. Whenever access into private property is controlled through use of gates, barriers, guard houses or similar means, provision shall be made to facilitate access by emergency vehicles in a manner approved by the Fire Department. All controlled access devices that are power operated shall have a radio -controlled over -ride system capable of opening the gate when activated by a special transmitter located in emergency vehicles. Devices shall be equipped with backup power facilities to operate in the event of power failure. All controlled access devices that are not power operated shall also be approved by the Fire Department. Minimum opening width shall be 12', with a minimum vertical clearance of 13'6". �. Medians and islands may require additional set backs to allow Fire Department access. U1 questions regarding the meaning of these conditions should be referred to the Fire )epartment Planning & Engineering Staff at (619) 342-8886. Sincerely, RAY REGIS Chief We.Department Planner By loM• kVAA___1 m Reeder re Protection Specialist e 11 August, 1989 City of La Quinta Planning Division P.O„ 5ox 1504 La Quir_ta, CA 99253 Attn: Jerry Herman + Re: Tentative Tracts 24889 ana 24 `0 Dear Jerry, Our records indicate that tti(; at)uvt, ':'ruet,; I.4VL n c.urvayud alrc.z,,iy. ..�_w,_v.1. it would he wist.! to require the uuvt i.;}jk r i.c ci;t tr,L: .:rcheologicai curvuy records at UCH (714-787-3885) to ascertain if an;; .,itus were foutiu anJ to risk for any reports filed there. There: are sites lo,.ted to the east and west so the area i�, potentially sensitive. Sincerely, Cr6it C 0 Carol Panlaqui Coachella Valley Archeological Scciety 327-•7785 RECEIVED AUG 14 1989 CITY OF LA QUINTA PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPT. : SOUTHERN' CALIFORNIA � gOs COMPANY 1981 LUGONIA AVENUE REDLANDS CALIFORNIA MAILING ADDRESS P 0 BOX 3003 REDLANDS CALIFORNIA 92373 0306 August 9, 1989 City of La Quinta Planning Dept. 26105 Calle Estado La Quinta, Ca 92253 ATTENTION: Jerry Herman RE: Landmark Land Co. - TT 24889 The Southern California Gas Company has a gas main in Jefferson near the project. Distribution lines could be extended from these mains to serve the proposed development without any significant impact on the environment. The service would be in accordance with the Company's policies and extension rules on file with the California Public Utilities Commission at the time contractual arrangements are made. The availability of natural gas service, as set forth in this letter, is based upon present conditions of gas supply and regulatory policies. As a public utility, the Southern California Gas Company is under the jurisdiction of the California Public Utilities Commission. We can also be affected by actions of federal regulatory agencies. Should these agencies take any action which affects gas supply or the conditions under which service is available, gas service will be provided in accordance with revised conditions. Typical demand use for: a. Residential (System Area Average/Use Per Meter) Yearly Single Family 799 therms/year dwelling unit Multi -Family 4 or less units 482 therms/year dwelling unit Multi -Family 5 or more units 483 therms/year dwelling unit These averages are based on total gas consumption in residential units served by Southern California Gas Company, and it should not be implied that any particular home, apartment or tract of homes will use these amounts of energy. b. Commercial Due to the fact that construction varies so widely (a glass building vs. a heavily insulated building) and there is such a wide variation in types of materials and equipment used, a typical demand figure is not available for this type of construction. Calculations would need to be made after the building has been designed. To insure the existing facilities are adequate to accommodate the new development, an engineering study will be required. Detailed information including tract maps and plot plans must be submitted to the Gas Company Market Services Representa- tive, 1-800-624-2497, six months prior to the actual construction of the natural gas pipeline. We have developed several programs which are available, upon request, to provide assistance in selecting the most effective applications of energy conservation techniques for a particular project. If you desire further information on any of our energy conservation programs, please contact our Area Market Services Manager, P.O. Box 3003, Redlands, CA 92373-0306, phone 1-800-624-2497. Sincerely, Roger L. 2hmar Technical Supervisor RLB:vjs CC: Environ Affairs - ML209B I +'• to .1 '1 I � \ ,� ' / / PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 89-,> �: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 24889 TO ALLOW THE CREATION OF A 110-LOT SUBDIVISION ON A 424-ACRE SITE. CASE NO. TT 24889 - LANDMARK LAND COMPANY WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, did, on the 12th day of September, 1989, hold a duly -noticed Public Hearing to consider the request of Landmark Land Company to subdivide 424 acres into 110 lots in the R-2 and C-P-S (change of zone to R-2 under consideration) zone, on property located at the northwest corner of 52nd Avenue and Jefferson Street, more particularly described as: PORTIONS OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE NORTH HALF AND THE SOUTH HALF OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 7 EAST, SBM; 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 has determined that this tentative tract map has been previously assessed for environmental purposes during consideration of Specific Plan 85-006; and, WHEREAS, mitigation of various physical impacts have been identified and incorporated into the approval conditions for Specific Plan 85-006, of which this tract is a part, thereby requiring that monitoring of those mitigation measures be undertaken to assure compliance with them; and, WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said Planning Commission did find the following facts and reasons to justify the recommendation for approval of said Tentative Tract Map: 1. That Tentative Tract No. 24889, as conditionally approved, is generally consistent with the goals, policies, and intent of the La Quinta General Plan for land use density, unit type, circulation requirements, R•-2 zoning district development standards, and design requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance. MR/RESO89.039 -1- 2. The subject site has a fairly flat topography. The proposed circulation design and lot layouts, as conditioned, are, therefore, suitable for the proposed land division. 3. That the design of Tentative Tract Map No. 24889 will not cause substantial environmental damage or injury to the wildlife habitat of the Coachella Valley. 4. That the design of the subdivision, as conditionally approved, is not likely to cause serious public health problems. 5. That the design of Tentative Tract Map No. 24889 will not conflict with easements acquired by the public at large for access through the project. 5. That the proposed Tentative Tract No. 24889, as conditioned, provides for adequate maintenance of the landscape buffer areas. 7. That general impacts from the proposed tract were considered within the MEA prepared and adopted in conjunction with the La Quinta General Plan. WHEREAS, in the review of this Tentative Tract Map, the Planning Commission has considered the effect of the contemplated action of the housing needs of the region for purposes of balancing the needs against the public service needs of the residents of the City of La Quinta and its environs with available fiscal and environmental resources; NOW, 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 recommend approval to the City Council of the subject Tentative Tract Map No. 24889 for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached conditions. MR/RESO89.039 -2- PASSED,. APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of •the La Quinta Planning Commission, held on this 12th day of September, 1989, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: CHAIRMAN ATTEST: PLANNING DIREC MR/RES089.039 -3- PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 89-� CONJDITIONS OF APPROVAL - TENTATIVE TRACT 24889 PROPOSED SEPTEMBER 12, 1989 GENERAL 1. 'Tentative Tract Map No. 24889 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 original date of approval by the City Council, unless approved for extension pursuant to the City of La Quinta Land Division Ordinance. 3. Tentative Tract Map No. 24889 shall comply with all applicable conditions and requirements of Specific Plan No. 85-006, "Oak Tree West", as amended and in effect at the time of recordation. 4. The final map shall conform substantially with the approved Tentative Map (Exhibit "A") as contained in the Planning and Development Department's file for Tentative Tract Map 24889 and the following conditions of approval, which conditions shall take precedence in the event of any conflict with the provisions of the Tentative Tract Map. 5. Approval of this Tentative Tract Map shall be subject to approval of GPA 89-026, SP 85-006 (Amendment 1), and CZ 89-045 by the City Council. PUBLIC SERVICES AND UTILITIES 6. Fire protection shall be provided at the time of development in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Code and City Fire Marshal. 7. All requirements and conditions of the Coachella Valley Water District shall be complied with. MISCELLANEOUS 8. The Applicant acknowledges that the City has formed a City-wide landscape and lighting district, and, by recording a subdivision map, agrees to be included in the District. Any assessments will be done on a benefit basis as required by law. MR/CONAPRVL.073 -1- 9. As no building will occur until future subdivision(s) of land, the final map shall give constructive notice. This notice must appear on the record map with wording approved by the City Engineer, said wording to be similar -to the following: "No building permits shall be issued until the recording of a subsequent final condominium map. Improvement conditions will be imposed and security posted at the time the subsequent final map is approved. Survev monument bonds will still be required if corners are not set at time map records." 10. The Applicant understands that this approval is for a land division only, and that separate development approvals, such as plot plans, use permits, zone changes, and tract maps, as applicable and as deemed necessary by the Planning and Development Department, will be required prior to any development actions, including grading activities other than those associated with development of the golf course areas. 1.1. Tentative Tract Map No. 24889 shall be recorded prior to any future development being established or overlay tracts being recorded. 12. The Applicant shall pay the required processing and plan checking fees as are current at the time the work is being accomplished by City personnel or subcontractors for the Planning, Building, or Engineering Divisions. ENGINEERING 13. A common area lot shall be established for that area between the tract perimeter wall and street right-of-way for Jefferson Street, 52nd Avenue, Calle Rondo, Calle Tampico, Park Avenue. Landscape maintenance responsibility of the total common lot and street landscape parkway shall be the responsibility of the development. 1.4. 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. 15. All traffic, circulation, and drainage conditions placed on Specific Plan 85-006 shall apply except where specifically modified by the conditions for this tentative subdivision map. MR/CONAPRVL.073 -2- 20. Applicant shall dedicate all necessary public street right-of-way and utility easements for the following streets: 0 Jefferson: 60-foot half -width. 0 52nd Ave: 120-foot full -width. (See Note) o Calle Rondo: 30-foot half-width/suitable conforms. o Tampico: 30-foot half-width/suitable conforms. 0 Park Ave: 30-foot half-width/suitable conforms. NOTE: The 120-foot figure may be reduced to 110 feet, pending the outcome of proposed General Plan Amendment. 21. Applicant shall record permanent public access easements on all lots created in the subdivision for private streets. 22. Applicant shall obtain a 60-foot wide (see Note) easement for public street purposes (52nd Avenue) from adjoining property owner to the west. NOTE: The 60-foot figure may be reduced to 55 feet, pending outcome of proposed General Plan Amendment. 23. 'The Applicant is hereby granted an exception in. accordance with La Quinta Municipal Code 13.12.010 for .relief from the 300--foot minimum centerline curve radius. As a minimum, the Applicant shall clearly state in a conspicuous location on the final subdivision map that: "Builders and developers who purchase lots in this subdivision will be required to state in the CC&Rs passed to the homeowners association charged with maintaining the private streets that said streets do not meet minimum horizontal curve standards for public streets and therefore shall always remain as private streets subject to the quality of maintenance provided by the homeowners association." 24. The Applicant shall enter into a license agreement with the City to provide for maintenance, liability insurance coverage, and other relevant concerns that may be identified, and as needed, for the tunnel that is proposed for placement under the pavement in the Jefferson Street right-of-way. The agreement, which wa_11 be subject to approval of appropriate City officials, will be prepared by the City at the Applicant's expense. MR/CONAPRVL.073 -4- 25. Applicant shall provide street grades that are 9.35 percent or greater, unless demonstrated by engineering design, and approved by the City Engineer, that drainage is adequate and the minimum gradient cannot be satisfactorily obtained. 26. 'The Applicant shall vacate vehicle access rights to all public streets except for selected private streets that may intersect 52nd Avenue and Jefferson Street at location and in a manner approved by the City Engineer. Additional exceptions where vehicle access rights to public streets may be retained are as follows: a. The golf course maintenance facility located adjacent to 52nd Avenue an Calle Rondo may enjoy direct access to 52nd Avenue and Calle Rondo, but the 52nd Avenue access shall be right -turn -in/ right -turn -out only. b. The CVWD well site located adjacent to Calle Rondo and Calle Tampico may enjoy direct access to either street, but not both. C. Gated emergency access to interior private streets from Jefferson Street and Park Avenue shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of the City Engineer and City Fire Marshal. 27. 'The Applicant shall aesthetically enhance the outward appearance of the CVWD well site located adjacent to Calle Rondo and Calle Tampico, and the golf course maintenance facility located adjacent to Calle Rondo and 52nd Avenue at time of development of TT 24890. Specific improvements shall include: a. Continuation of the sound wall and landscaping in the setback area along the Calle Rondo, Calle Tampico, and 52nd Avenue frontages. .0. A paved driveway at the access point. C. An aesthetically attractive sight -restricted gate. 28. The Applicant shall provide a 20-foot-wide and a 10-foot-wide landscaped setback lot, respectively, on the 52nd Avenue and Calle Rondo frontages adjacent to the golf course maintenance facility. MR/CONAPRVL.073 -5- i W"S=*- � y PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 12, 1989 PROJECT:: TENTATIVE TRACT #24890 VARIANCE #89-010 LOCATION: NORTHWEST CORNER OF 52ND AVENUE AND JEFFERSON STREET (IN OAK TREE WEST PROJECT). APPLICANT: JM PETERS COMPANY, INC. OWNER: LANDMARK LAND COMPANY, INC. REQUEST: APPROVAL TO SUBDIVIDE 404+ ACRES INTO 657 LOTS (564 RESIDENTIAL LOTS) TO ALLOW A PLANNED RESIDENTIAL PROJECT IN THE R-2 AND C-P-S ZONE (CHANGE OF ZONE TO R-2 UNDER CONSIDERATION). ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS: THE DIRECTOR HAS DETERMINED THAT THIS TENTATIVE TRACT MAP AND VARIANCE HAS PREVIOUSLY BEEN ASSESSED FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PURPOSES DURING CONSIDERATION OF SPECIFIC PLAN #85-006 OF WHICH THIS TRACT AND VARIANCE ARE A PART. THEREFORE, NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION IS DEEMED NECESSARY. THIS PROJECT IS REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE MITIGATION MEASURES ESTABLISHED AT TIME OF SPECIFIC PLAN #85-006 APPROVAL AND SUBSEQUENT REVISIONS. GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, 2-4 DWELLINGS PER ACRE AND SPECIAL COMMERCIAL (CHANGE OF DESIGNATION TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL UNDER CONSIDERATION). PROPOSED DENSITY OF DEVELOPED AREA: 1.62 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE BASED ON 404 ACRES. BACKGROUND• The property is the northern part of Oak Tree West project that was approved as Specific Plan #85-006 in 1985. This Tentative Tract Map along with TT #24889 are the first maps filed for this project. The Citrus Golf Course and temporary clubhouse exist on the property. BJ/STAFFRPT.008 -• 1 - In addition to this Tract Map being filed by J.M. Peters, Landmark Land Company has filed Tentative Tract Map #24889 dividing out the existing golf course and miscellaneous lots from the residential area, which this Tract consists of. TT #24889 is also to be considered by the Planning Commission at this meeting. The original Specific Plan for Oak Tree West designated approximately 36.5 acres for a commercial center (with a hotel) at the northeast corner of the site. Landmark Land Company has applications to be considered at this meeting eliminating the commercial area from the Specific Plan and General Plan and redesignating and rezoning the area to R-2. This would allow the clubhouse, golf course and residences as planned by the Applicant and shown on this map. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Tentative Tract Map proposes acres into a total of 657 lots, of residential use. Three housing follows: 1. Custom home sites 2. Single-family detached units 3. Single-family duplex units to subdivide approximately 404 which 564 lots would be for types would be provided as 76 lots 230 lots 188 lots 564 residential lots The balance of the Tract would consist of miscellaneous lots for such things as golf course, golf clubhouse, recreation, Coachella Valley Water District well sites (3 lots), private streets, landscaping, and the golf maintenance building. The Variance requested is to permit most of the duplex lots to be less than the required 60-feet width. The majority of the lots are shown at a minimum of 55-feet. The 188 duplex lots are located along the northern and eastern portion of the site. ANALYSIS: Specific Plan/Change of Zone Consideration: The approved Specific Plan for Oak Tree West indicates 36.5 acres of commercial zoning at the northeast corner of the site. This was to allow a commercial center and golf club/hotel. Landmark Land Company has an application to amend the Specific Plan and General Plan to eliminate this commercial area and redesignate the land to low density residential. Additionally, a zone change from C-P-S to R-2 is being processed. These applications are on the Agenda for this meeting. Additionally, the Specific Plan Amendment modifies site plan layout to conform to this Tentative Tract Map. Approval of this map shall be subject to approval of the Plan Amendments and Change of Zone. BJ/STAFFRPT.008 -- 2 - The Specific Plan allows a total of 2,245 dwelling units. With the proposed 564 units, 1,681 units remain to be built south of 52nd Avenue. SITE PLAN LAYOUT: The Tentative Tract is laid out in a loop around the perimeter of the site. A collector road connects the northern and southern perimeter roads. Cul-de-sacs and loop streets feed off of these main roads. The streets and lots are laid out so that most of the backyards of the residences face the existing fairways. A new clubhouse for the exiting Citrus Golf Course is proposed near the northeast corner of the site and will replace the temporary clubhouse presently near the proposed site. One new hole of golf will also be provided which will be used for a proposed golf course on the east side of Jefferson Street. Access to this course will be through a tunnel under Jefferson Street. CIRCULATION: One major access is proposed for Jefferson Street and 52nd Avenue. The Jefferson Street access is near the northern property line and provides access for the clubhouse as well as residential area. The 52nd Avenue access will align with a future access to the project on the south side of 52nd Avenue which is also a part of Oak Tree West. Emergency accesses, required by the Fire Marshal are provided to Jefferson Street and the new Park Avenue on the west. A tunnel under Jefferson Street to the east is indicated for pedestrians and golf carts for a future golf course on land owned by Landmark. As designated in the La Quinta General Plan, 52nd Avenue will be realigned as shown on the Tentative Tract Map. Interior streets within the project will be private with gated access proposed. LAND USES: In addition to the 564 residential units proposed, a new golf clubhouse is proposed. A plot plan application for its approval has been filed by Landmark Land Company and will be presented to the Planning Commission shortly. A golf course maintenance building exists at the southwest corner of the site and will remain. Its access to Calle Rondo will remain with a new access to 52nd Avenue proposed. Three new Coachella Valley Water District well sites will be dedicated as lots on the Tract Map. BJ/STAFFRPT.008 - 3 - PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS: As indicated earlier, 52nd Avenue will be realigned along the southwesterly area as indicated in the La Quinta General Plan. Calle Tampico east of Calle Rondo will be extended east to the new Park Avenue which will run to the north and eventually connect to 50th Avenue. Numerous power poles cross site and will need to be undergrounded per City requirements. PARK AND RECREATION REQUIREMENTS: The adopted Specific Plan requires that with the first Tentative Tract Map the Applicant present a program for the reservation/designation of a neighborhood park site, based on dedication of 6.56 acres or equivalent fees. This program has not been submitted with this map. However, it can be done when the map for the south side of 52nd Avenue is submitted. SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE EXCEPTIONS: The Applicant has requested waiver as allowed by the Subdivision Ordinance, of two development standards. They are as follows: 1. Curves of streets with right-of-way widths of 60-feet or less shall have a minimum centerline radius of 300-feet; and 2. Lots of less than 18,000 square feet shall not have a lot depth which exceeds 2-1/2 times the lot width. The Tentative Map indicates two areas where the street radius is below 300-feet. This is acceptable to the Engineering Department provided the following statement is stated in a conspicuous location on the final tract map: "Builders and developers who purchase lots in the subdivision will be required to state in the C.C. & R's passed to the homeowners association charged with maintaining the private street that said streets do not meet minimum horizontal curve standards for public streets and therefore shall always remain as private streets subject to the quality of maintenance provided by the homeowners association." BJ/STAFFRPT.008 -• 4 - The lots which exceed the 2-1/2 to 1 ratio are a number of the duplex lots. The Applicant indicates that the reason this has occurred is because the existing golf course construction established the depths of the lots. The Planning and Development Department feels that the design is acceptable since the Applicant states that these lots will have large setbacks to mitigate any detrimental effects. A condition has been drafted to address this. These exceptions are acceptable and would not be detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare. VARIANCE REQUEST: The R-2 zoning of the site requires that residential lots be a minimum of 60-feet in width. The Applicant is proposing most of the duplex lots at 55-57-feet in width. As designed each lot would contain one unit with the common wall between units on the property line. The Applicant indicates that 55-foot wide lots will allow fee ownership of the land by the ,purchaser. The findings necessary to approve the Variance can be supported and are contained in the draft resolution. CONCLUSION: The Tentative Tract Map and Variance requested are acceptable subject to conditions. All Specific Plan Conditions of Approval will need to be complied with and approval is subject to approval of Specific Plan #85-006 Amendment, Change of Zone #89-045, and General Plan Amendment #89-026. RECOMMENDATION: Move to adopt: 1. Planning Commission Resolution #89- recommending to the City Council approval of Tentative Tract #24890, subject to conditions, and 2. Planning Commission Resolution #89- approving Variance #89-010, subject to conditions. BJ/STAFFRPT.008 - 5 - Attachments: 1. Location Map 2. Letter from J.M. Peters dated August 28, 1989, requesting exceptions to Subdivision Ordinance. 3. Present Conditions of Approval for SP #85-006. 4. Comments and conditions from various City Departments and agencies. 5. Tentative Tract #24890 exhibit. 6. Duplex lot prototypicals dated August 30, 1989. 7. Planning Commission Resolution recommending Tentative Tract #24890. 8. Draft Planning Commission Resolution approving Variance #89-010. BJ/STAFFRPT.008 - 6 - 0 9 CASE No. TT 24890 VAR 89-01 LOCATION MAP ORTH SCALE: Ai re% 114 1 Q 0 August 28, 1989 CITY OF LA QUINTA 78-105 Calle Est_ -ado La Quinta, CA 92253 TENTATIVE TRACT 24890 THE CITRUS COURSE We hereby request exception to the La Quinta Municipal Code for two section, as follows: SECTION 13.,12..010 For relief from the three hundred feet (300;) minimum centerline radius. We are prove_ding private streets, and will clearly state in a conspicuous location on the final subdivision map that: "Builders and developers who purchase lots in the subdivision will be r:r.quired to state in the C.C.& Res passed to the hom-�awners association charged with maintaining the private street and said streets do not meet minimum horizontal curve standards for public streets and therefore shall always remain as private streets subject to the quality of maintenance provided by the homeowners association". SECTION.13.12.080 C For relief from the requirement that the depths of the lots shall not exceed two and one-half times the width. Since the golf course construction established the depths of the future lots, we have some lots that approximate a three to one ratio. We are proposing large front setbacks on these lots to mitigate this concern. Should you have any questions, please contact us. Sincerely, J.M. PETERS COMPANY, INC. .pwrLo.�5y � Ernest R. Harrington Director of Forward Planning 12626 Higl: Bluff Dr SUIW 280 San Diego Californ.a 92130 (619) 481-0800 RECE IVEu AUG 3 0 1989 CITY OF LA QUINTA PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPT. August 25, 1989 Jerry Herman Planning Director City of La Quinta Post Office Box 1504 ]La Quinta, Ca. 92253 Re: Tentative Tract 24889 File No.: Dear Jerry, AUG 7 P 1969 CI -Ty OF LA QUINTA PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPT. Landmark Land Company of California, Inc. is requesting an exception to the La Quinta Municipal Code 13.28.100 of the Subdivision Ordinance * 460 as it pertains to bonding for Public Street Tnprovements surrounding Tentative Tract *24889. These conditions are described as A-2 and A-3 under the conditions for Tentative Tract Map *24889 . Tentative Tract #24889 is for financing and conveyance purposes. No construction will occur without further entitlements approved by the City of La Quinta. Both the Tentative Tract Map and the Final Tract Map are and will be so noted. Due to the simultaneous processing of Tentative Tract 24890 which will be mapped immediatly subsequent to Tentative Tract 24889 we would like to request that all conditions requiring the posting of security for tentative subdivision map *24889 be waived. Landmark Land Company of California, Inc. is requesting an exception to La Quinta Municipal Code 13.12.010 for relief from the 300' minimum centerline curve radius. This condition is noted as A-9 under the conditions for Tract *24889. Landmark will clearly state in a conspicuous location on the final subdivision map that: "Builders and developers who purchase lots in this subdivision will be required to state in the C.C. & R.'s passed to the homeowners association charged with maintaining the private streets that said streets do not mcet minimum horizontal curve standards for public streets and therefore shall always remain as private streets subject to the quality of maintenance provided by the homeowners association." Thank you for your time to consider this request. Sincerely, Landmark Land Company of Paul D. Quill Engineering PDQ:lrt California, Inc. c C ' H e i JJNAAr' i - Np aCO sMPP ANY, INC., P.O. BOX 1000, La Quinta, California 92253 (619) 564-2805 345-2703 CITY COUNCII, RESOLUTION NO. 89-76 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ANNOUNCING FINDINGS, CONFIRMING THE ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION, AND MODIFYING THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR THE OAK TREE WEST SPECIFIC PLAN. SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 85-006, 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 23rd day of May, 1989, considered the confirmation of the environmental determination and modification of the approval conditions; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did, on the 20th day of June, 1989, hold a duly -noticed Public Hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission concerning the modification of the Conditions of Approval; and, WHEREAS, said condition modifications 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 Hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said City Council did find the following facts and reasons to justify the modification of the Conditions of Approval: MR/ R:ES0CC.042 -1- 1. The Specific Plan is consistent with the La Quinta General Plan, subject to the adoption of modified 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. 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 City Council of the City of La Quinta, California as follows: 1. The above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the City Council 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 modify the Conditions of Approval for the reasons set forth in this Resolution, per the attached Exhibit "A". PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council, held on this 20th day of June, 1989, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Council Members Bosworth, Rushworth, Sniff, Mayor Pena NOES: None ABSENT: Council Member Bohnenberger ABSTAIN: None JOHN PENA, ATST: City of La SAUNDRA L. JU116LA, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY ATTORNEY City of La Quinta, California yor int California MR/ RESOCC,042 -2- CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 89-_76 __^ CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 85-006 - OAK TREE WEST JUNE 20, 1989 * Denotes required mitigation measure from EA No. 85-034. + Revised condition per Planning Commission. Mwwa.vp 0AIGINAL NrW CONDITION CONDITION NUMBER MOER 1• 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. Z. 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. 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. 5 & 6 + 4. The Specific Plan shall be concurrently reviewed in conjunction with subsequent tract map applications. COILS/GEOLOGY 7• *+5. Prior to approval of final maps or issuance of grading permits, the Applicant shall submit soils reports and MR/CONAPRVL.066 -1- 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: 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. 8. * 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. 9. * 7. All development, including golf course construction shall comply with the C.ity's adopted Hillside Development Ordinance. 10. * 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. 11. * 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 MR/CONAPRV'L.066 -2- 12. 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, bicycle and pedestrian systems, and other similar systems consistent with the Sr%eC; f ; n l Dan44. 13. +*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. 14. *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 15. *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. 16. +*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 MR/CONAPRVL.066 -3- 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. 17. +*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 ..Lald4 ca -cs the imcl-bods for co" lection and retention of all on -site drainage from within the development. Historic water runoff originating off -site from the west shall be accepted until such time that the latter can be disposed of by means of a positive drainage system routing it through or around the project. FLORA AND FAUNA 18. *16. Landscaping materials should employ plant materials native to the Coachella Valley desert habitats and surrounding desert to the maximum degree practical. 19. *17. Ponds constructed in the golf course should include patches of appropriate riparian species to increase the habitat value of these ponds. 20. *18. Drip irrigation should be used to the extent practical to minimize the establishment of weedy vegetation. 21. *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.) 22. *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). 23. eliminated NOISE 24. +21. Prior to the approval of tentative tract maps or the issuance of building permits, the Applicant shall submit MR/CONAPRVL.066 -4- 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. LIGHT AND GLARE 6. *23. The lighting plans for future development projects shall be reviewed by the City to minimize light and glare. LAND USE 7. 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". 4. +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. MR/CONAPRVL.066 -5- 25. +26. All gatehouses, access gates and other entry areas shall provide for stacking space and other design factors consistent with City standards and shall be subject to review by the Planning and Development Department. 30. 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. 31. 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. 32. 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 MR/CONAPRVL.066 -6- 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 33. eliminated approval. 34. +*32. 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 sub • ect to approval b +• � • ... , 7 PP ..y ..ham Ci..r Council, upon recommendation of the Planning Commission. 35. *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. 36. 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. 37. *34. 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 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 38. 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. 39. +36. The Applicant/Developer shall comply with the following MR/CONAPRVL.066 -7- 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 projects 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 to half -width standards 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 three-quarter street improvements along Calle Tampico from the intersection of Calle Rondo eastward to Park Avenue, and Park Avenue from Calle Tampico northward along the Specific Plan boundary. These improvements are subject to any reimbursement policy established by the City Council in the future. f. Install transition roadway improvements adjacent to the site in accordance with the City standards and the requiremej:, is 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. 40. +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. 41. 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: MR/CONAPRVL.066 -8- 42. 43. i4. 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 rl1c�+ planning -and nuC`C1..v-,- ..,c*-Lt ".cp arik-4_ua %t cU_ review and approval. 39. Access to Jefferson Street shall comply with adopted City standards (see Condition No. 38). 40. 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 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 MR/CONAPRVL.066 WE 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 +5• 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. +6. +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. +c. All landscape and irrigation plans shall be reviewed and approved by C.V.W.D. prior to final approval by the City. MR/CONAPRVL.066 -10- S7. 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. 48. +*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. 49. *46= All pit^? i_n3qP chal 1 -_ to :.^.dl@d 3s rcquircd by the City Engineer and the C.V.W.D. 50. *47. The project shall comply with the standards and requirements of the La Quinta Redevelopment project for stormwater control. -*,ICV4 51. *48. Requirements for the installation of solar water heaters shall be deter -mined 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. 52. *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. 53. *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 54. *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. 55. *52. If buried cultural remains are uncovered, construction in this area shall be stopped until appropriate mitigation measures can be taken. MR/CONAPRVL.066 -11- 10. *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 7• +54. The location and access to all construction facilities shall be subject to review and approval of the Planning and Development Department. 8. +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. 9. +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. Specifically, this plan shall address scheduling for the major off -site improvements as requi red. MR/CONAPRVL.066 -12- 11 August, 1989 City of La Quin ,a Planning Division P.O. Box 1504 La Quinta, CA 99253 Attn: Jerry Herman 4 Re: Tentative Tracts 24889 e,d 24690 Dear Jerry, Our records indicate that the obo ve Trueto have k (n :;urvuyed alrc;ady. liowcvur, it would he wise to require the devc:Iopur to ch--. t�.e archeological survey rcecrds at UCH (714-787-3885) to asecrLain if' any cites were found an-1 to ask for any reports filed there. There are sites loc:,ted to the east and west so the area is potentially sensitive. Sincerely, Carol Panlaqui - Coachella Valley Archeological Society 327-7785 RE CEN EU AUG 14 1969 CITY OF LA QUINTA PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPT. RIWRSIDE COUNTY ;PYRE DEPARTMENT IN COOPERATION WITH THE g � P... CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY 7�Pi LINTY r��- yRIVERSIDE ::.:,: AND FIRE PROTECTION GLEN NEWMAN Y FIRE CHIEF Planning & Engineering Office 46-209 Omis Street, Suite 405 August 17, 1989 Indio, CA. 92201,„ (619) 342-8886 RIH To: City of La Quinta AUG 2 3 1989 Planning Division CITY OF LA QUINTA Re: Tentative Tract Map No. 24890 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPT. Planning & Engineering Office 4080 Lemon Street, Suite 11 L Riverside, CA 92501 (714) 787-6606 With respect to the condition of approval regarding the above referenced land division, the Fire Department requires the following fire protection measures be provided in accordance with La Quints Municipal Code and/or recognized fire protection standards: 1. Schedule A fire protection approved Super fire hydrants, (6" x 4" x 2}" x 2}") shall be located one at each street intersection spaced not more than 330 feet apart in any direction with no portion of any frontage more than 165 feet from a fire hydrant. Minimum fire flow shall be 2500 gpm for 2 hours duration at 20 psi. 2. The water mains shall be capable of providing a potential fire flow of 2500 gpm and an actual fire flow available from any one hydrant shall be 1500 gpm for 2 hours duration at 20 psi residual operating pressure. 3. Prior to recordation of the final map, applicant/developer shall furnish one blueline copy of the water system plans to the Fire Department for review. Plans shall conform to the fire hydrant types, location and spacing, and, the system shall meet the fire flow requirements. Plans shall be signed/approved by a registered civil engineer and the local water company with the following certification: "I certify that the design of the water system is in accordance with the requirements prescribed by the Riverside County Fire Department." 4. The required water system including fire hydrants shall be installed and accepted by the appropriate water agency prior to any combustible building material being placed on an individual lot. 5. Prior to the recordation of the final map, the applicant/developer shall provide alternate accesses as approved by the County Fire Department. a. Exterior accesses issues. b. Cul De Sac secondary access issue. 6. Whenever access into private property is controlled through use of gates, barriers, guard houses or similar means, provision shall be made to facilitate access by emergency vehicles in a manner approved by the Fire Department. All controlled access devices that are power operated shall have a radio— City of La Quinta - Planning Div. Re: TT Map No. 24890 8/17/89 Page 2. controlled over -ride system capable of opening the gate when activated by a special transmitter located in emergency vehicles. Devices shall be equipped with backup power facilities to operate in the event of power failure. All controlled access devices that are not ,power operated shall also be approved by the Fire Department. Minimum cpening width shall be 12', with a minimum vertical clearance of 13'6". 7. Medians and islands may require additional set backs to allow Fire Department access. All questions regarding the meaning of these conditions should be referred to the Fire Department Planning & Engineering Staff at (619) 342-8886. 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TT 24890 - J M PETERS COMPANY, INC. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the 12th day of September, 1989, hold a duly -noticed Public Hearing to consider the request of J.M. Peters Company, Inc. to divide 404+ acres into 657 lots (564 residential lots) in the R-2 and C-P-S (change of zone to R-2 under consideration) zone, generally located at the northwest intersection of 52nd Avenue and Jefferson Street, more generally described as: Portions of the south half of the north half and the south half of Section 5, TSS, R7E, SBBM. 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 has determined that this Tentative Tract Map has previously been assessed during consideration of Specific Plan No. 85-006; and WHEREAS, mitigation of various physical impacts have been identified and incorporated into the approval conditions for Tentative Tract No. 24890 and Specific Plan NO. 85-006, thereby requiring that monitoring of those mitigation measures be undertaken to assure compliance with them; and WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said Planning Commission did find the following facts to justify the approval of said Tentative Tract Map: 1. That Tentative Tract No. 24890, as conditionally approved, is consistent with the goals, policies, and intent of the La Quinta General Plan for land use density, circulation requirements, proposed zoning district development standards, and design requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance and the La Quinta Municipal Code. 2. That the design of Tentative Tract Map No. 24890 will not cause substantial environmental damage or injury to the wildlife habitat. BJ/RESOPC.014 -. 1 - 3. That the proposed subdivision, as conditionally approved, will be developed with adequate sewer, water, drainage, and other utility systems, and, therefore, is not likely to cause serious public health problems. 4. That the proposed Tentative Tract No. 24890, as conditioned, will provide for adequate maintenance of all common areas and facilities, including the internal private street system, stormwater retention areas, and common landscaped areas. 51. That the design of Tentative Tract Map No. 24890 will not conflict with easements acquired by the public at large for access through the project, since alternate easements for access and for use will be provided, which are substantially equivalent to those previously acquired by the public. 6. That general impacts from the proposed tract were considered within the MEA prepared and adopted in conjunction with the La Quinta General Plan, and were further considered during preparation of Environmental Assessment for Specific Plan No. 85-006. WHEREAS, in the review of this Tentative Tract Map, the Planning Commission has considered the effect of the contemplated action of the housing needs of the region for purposes of balancing the needs against the public service needs of the residents of the City of La Quinta and its environs with available fiscal and environmental resources. NOW, 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 recommend approval to the City Council of the subject Tentative Tract Map No. 24890 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 12th day of September, 1989, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: BJ/RESOPC.014 - 2 - JOHN WALLING, Chairman ATTEST: JERRY HERMAN, Planning Director BJ/RESOPC.014 " 3 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 89- G'�+ A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ANNOUNCING FINDINGS AND GRANTING A VARIANCE FROM LOT WIDTH REQUIREMENTS. CASE NO. VAR 89-010 - J. M. PETERS COMPANY, INC. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did, on the 12th day of September, 1989, hold a duly -noticed Public Hearing to consider the request of J. M. Peters Company, Inc. for approval of a Variance to the lot width requirements of 60-feet in the R-2 zone for property located north of 52nd Avenue and west of Jefferson Street, more particularly described as: Portions of the south half of the north half and south half of Section 5, TSS, R7E, SBBM WHEREAS, said Variance request has been determined by the Planning Director to be previously assessed during consideration of Specific Plan No. 85-006 (amended) and therefore, no further documentation is deemed necessary; and, WHEREAS, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said Planning Commission did find the following facts and reasons to justify the approval of said Variance: 1. The Variance does not constitute a grant of special privileges that is inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and zone in which the property is situated, and which are necessary to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the community. 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 determination of the Planning Director, which indicated that the variance request is exempt from review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15305; 3. That it does hereby grant said Variance 89-009 for the reasons set forth and subject to the conditions labeled Exhibit A, attached hereto. BJ/RESOPC.015 - 1 - PASSED, APPROVED and the La Quinta Planning Commission, September, 1989, by the following AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: JERRY HERMAN, Planning Director ADOPTED at a regular meeting of held on this 12th day of vote, to wit: JOHN WALLING, Chairman BJ/RESOPC.015 - 2 - PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 89- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - PROPOSED EXHIBIT A VARIANCE NO. 89-010 SEPTEMBER 12, 1989 1. This Variance approval must be used within two years after the effective date of approval of Tentative Tract No. 24890 by the La Quinta City Council, unless approved for an extension as provided in the La Quinta Municipal Code. The term "use" shall mean the beginning of substantial construction towards compliance with these conditions, which construction must thereafter be diligently pursued to completion. 2. Variance shall be subject to all conditions of Tentative Tract No. 24890. 3. Approval of this Variance shall be subject to approval of GPA No. 89-026, SP No. 85-006 (amended), and CZ No. 89-045 by the City Council. 4. All duplex lots shall be a minimum of 55-feet wide. BJ/CONAPRVL.014 - 1 - PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 89-Ul? CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - PROPOSED TENTATIVE TRACT No. 24890 SEPTEMBER 12, 1989 GENERAL 1. Tentative Tract Map No. 24890 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. Design and improvement of Tentative Tract 24890 shall be in substantial conformance with Exhibit A, except where there are conflicts between these conditions and said Exhibit, these condition(s) shall take precedence. 3. This Tentative Tract Map approval shall expire two years after the original date of approval by the La Quinta City Council, unless approved for extension pursuant to the City of La Quinta Land Division Ordinance. 4. All applicable requirements and conditions of Specific Plan No., 85-006, as amended shall be met as stipulated in City Council Resolution NO. 89-76 (or current resolution). 5. Existing power poles shall be undergrounded as required by the La Quinta Municipal Code Section 13.28.090. 6. Prior to issuance of any building permits, the appropriate Planning approval shall be secured prior to establishing any of the following uses: a. Temporary construction facilities. b. Sales facilities and/or model homes, including their appurtenant signage. (Model home unit permits will not be issued until the final map has been recorded.) C. Access gates and/or guardhouses. d. On -site advertising/construction signs. 7. 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 and common areas including gates. Desert or native plant species and drought -resistant planting materials shall be incorporated into the landscape plan. BJ/CONAPRVL.013 - 1 - 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. 9. Prior to building permit approval(s), the subdivider shall submit criteria to be used for landscaping of all individual lot front yards. At a minimum, the criteria shall provide for three 15-gallon trees on interior lots and five 15-gallon trees on corner lots, as well as an irrigation system and suitable ground cover. 9. The subdivider shall make provisions for maintenance of all landscape buffer common areas, recreation areas, and storm water retention areas 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 and Highways Code, Section 5820 et seq.) or the Lighting and Landscaping Act of 1972 (Streets and Highways Code 22600 et seq.) to implement maintenance of all improved landscape buffer and storm water retention 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 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. 10. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit/building permit for construction of any building or use contemplated by this approval, the Applicant shall obtain permits and/or clearances from the following public agencies: o City Fire Marshal o City of La Quinta Public Works Department o Planning and Development Department, Planning Division o Coachella Valley Water District BJ/CONAPRVL.013 - 2 - 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 any permit for any use contemplated by this approval. 11. Prior to the issuance of any grading, building, or other development permit or final inspection, the Applicant shall prepare and submit a written report to the Planning and Development Director demonstrating compliance with those conditions of approval and mitigation measures of Tentative Tract 24890 which must be satisfied prior to the issuance of any permits/final inspections. The Planning and Development Director may require inspection or other monitoring to assure such compliance. Said inspection or monitoring may be accomplished by consultant(s) at the discretion of the Planning Director, and all costs associated shall be borne by the Applicant/Developer. 12. Lots that exceed 2-1/2 depth times width ratio, shall be provided with 25-foot front yard setback. 13. Approval of this Tentative Tract Map shall be subject to approval of GPA No. 89-026, SP No. 85-006 (Amendment), and CZ No. 89-045, by the City Council and Variance No. 89-010 by the Planning Commission. 14. Street name proposals shall be submitted for review and approval by the Planning and Development Department prior to recordation of any portion of the final map. Street name signs shall be furnished and installed by the developer in accordance with standards of the City Engineer. Signage type and design shall be subject to review and approval of the Planning and Development Department and the Public Works Department. 15. Minimum landscaped setbacks adjacent to public streets as stipulated in Specific Plan No. 85-006 (amended), shall be required. Design of the setbacks shall be approved by the Planning and Development Department. Setback shall be measured from ultimate right-of-way lines. a. The minimum setback may be modified to an "average" if a meandering or curvilinear wall design is used. b. The parkway setback area(s) shall be established as (a) separate common lot(s) and be maintained as set forth in Condition No. 10, unless an alternate method is approved by the Planning and Development Department. BJ/CONAPRVL.013 - 3 - 16. Exceptions to La Quinta Subdivision Ordinance Sections 13.12.050, Street Alignment and 13.12.080(c) lots, is hereby approved. PUBLIC SERVICES AND UTILITIES: 17. Applicant shall comply with following Conditions of the City Fire Marshal: A. Schedule A fire protection approved Super fire hydrants, (6" X 4" X 2-1/2" X 2-1/211) shall be located one at each street intersection spaced not more than 330 feet apart in any direction with no portion of any frontage more than 165 feet from a fire hydrant. Minimum fire flow shall be 2500 gpm for two hours duration at 20 psi. B. The water mains shall be capable of providing a potential fire flow of 2500 gpm and an actual fire flow available from any one hydrant shall be 1500 gpm for two hours duration at 20 psi residual operating pressure. C. Prior to recordation of the final map, Applicant/Developer shall furnish one blueline coy of the water system plans to the Fire Department for review. Plans shall conform to the fire hydrant types, location and spacing, and the system shall meet the fire flow requirements. Plans shall be signed/approved by a registered civil engineer and the local water company with the following certification: "I certify that the design of the water system is in accordance with the requirements prescribed by the Riverside County Fire Department". D. The required water system including fire hydrants shall be installed and accepted by the appropriate water agency prior to any combustible building material being placed on an individual lot. E. Prior to the recordation of the final map, the Applicant/Developer shall provide alternate accesses as approved by the County Fire Department. 1.) Exterior accesses issues. 2.) Cul de sac secondary access issue. F. Whenever access into private property is controlled through use of gates, barriers, guard houses or similar means, provision shall be made to facilitate access by emergency vehicles in a manner approved by the Fire Department. All controlled access devices that are power operated shall have a radio -controlled over -ride system capable of opening the gate when activated by a special BJ/CONAPRVL.013 - 4 - transmitter located in emergency vehicles. Devices shall be equipped with backup power facilities to operate in the event of power failure. All controlled access devices that are not power operated shall also be approved by the Fire Department. Minimum opening width shall be 12-feet, with a minimum vertical clearance of 13-feet 6-inches. G. Medians and islands may require additional setbacks to allow Fire Department access. 18. All requirements of the Coachella Valley Water District shall be met. ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 19. Prior to transmittal of the final map to the City Council by the City Engineering Department, any existing structures which are to be removed from the property shall have been removed or there shall be an agreement for the removal which shall be secured by a faithful performance bond in a form satisfactory to the City and granting the City the right to cause any such structures to be removed. 20.. An encroachment permit for work in any abutting local jurisdiction shall be secured prior to constructing or joining improvements. 21.. The Applicant shall pay the required processing, plan checking and inspection fees as are current at the time the work is being accomplished by City personnel or subcontractors for the Planning, Building or Engineering Divisions. 22. The Applicant acknowledges that the City is considering a City-wide Landscaping and Lighting District and by recording a subdivision map agrees to be included in the district. Any assessments will be done on a benefit basis as required by law. 23. All traffic, circulation, and drainage conditions placed on Specific Plan No. 85-006 shall apply except where specifically modified by the conditions for this tentative subdivision map. 24. Applicant shall post security for street improvements in the right-of-way contiguous to the subdivision as follows: Jefferson Street Avenue 52 Calle Rondo Calle Tampico Park Avenue - 1/2 width plus 1 land + raised landscaped median - 1/2 width plus 1 land + raised landscaped median - 1/2 width - 1/2 width - 1/2 width BJ/CONAPRVL.013 - 5 - 25. The Applicant shall have prepared street improvement plans (for public and private streets) 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 (3-inch AC over 4-inch Class 2 base minimum, for residential streets). Street design shall take into account the subgrade soil strength, the anticipated traffic loading, and street design life. 26. A common area lot shall be established for that area between the tract perimeter wall and street right-of-way for Jefferson street, Avenue 52, Calle Rondo, Calle Tampico, and Park Avenue streets. Landscaped maintenance responsibility of the total common lot and street landscape parkway shall be the responsibility of the development. 27. The Applicant shall have a grading plan that is prepared by a registered civil engineer, who will be required to certify that the constructed conditions at the rough grade stage are as per the approved plans and grading permit. This is required prior to issuance of building permits. Certification at the final grade stage and verification of pad elevations is also required prior to final approval of grading construction. 28. The Developer of this subdivision 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. 29. A thorough preliminary engineering geological and soils engineering investigation shall be done and the report submitted for review along with the grading plan. The reports 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. Pursuant to Section 11568 of the Business and Professions Code, the soils report certification shall be indicated on the final subdivision map. 30. 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. 31. Drainage disposal facilities shall be provided as required by the City Engineer. The Applicant shall comply with the provisions of the City Master Plan of Drainage, including payment of any drainage fees required therewith. BJ/CONAPRVL.013 - 6 - 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. 33. The Applicant shall post security equivalent to the proportional share designaed, and may obtain some reimbursement from the City in a manner approved by the City Council for traffics signals, in accordance with the following table. Initial Portion Eligible Posting for Requirement Reimbursement Jefferson @ Avenue 50 50% 37.5% Jefferson @ Project Entrance 100% None Jefferson @ Avenue 52 50% 25% Avenue 52 @ Project Entrance 100% 50% 34. Applicant shall dedicate all necessary public street right-of-way and utility easements for the following streets: Jefferson 60' half width Avenue 52 120' full -width (see note) Calle Rondo 30' half -width and suitable conforms Calle Tampico 30' half -width and suitable conforms Park Avenue 30' half -width and suitable conforms NOTE: The 120' figure may be reduced to 110' pending outcome of proposed General Plan Amendment. 35. Applicant shall record permanent public access easement on all lots created in the subdivision for private streets. 36. Applicant shall obtain a 60' wide (see note) easement for public street purposes (Avenue 52) from adjoining property owner to the west. NOTE: The 60' figure may be reduced to 55' pending outcome of proposed General Plan Amendment. 37., The Applicant shall enter into a license agreement with the City to provide for maintenance, liability insurance coverage, and other relevant concerns that may be identified, and as needed, for the tunnel that is proposed for placement under the pavement in the Jefferson Street right-of-way. The agreement, which will be subject to approval of appropriate City officials, will be prepared by the City at the Applicant's expense. BJ/CONAPRVL.013 - 7 - 38. Applicant shall provide street grades that are 0.35 percent or greater unless demonstrated by engineering design, and approved by the City Engineer, that drainage is adequate and the minimum gradient cannot be satisfactorily obtained. 39. Security posting requirements for the traffic signals may be staged in proportional increments commensurate with, and based on, the number of dwelling units in each successive development phase. The Applicant shall provide traffic signal improvement plans prepared by a registered civil engineer, and install the signals when warranted pursuant to an annual warrant study of the intersections identified in Condition #35. The study shall be conducted by a qualified traffic engineer at the Applicant's expense and submitted for review and approval by the City Engineer. 40. The Applicant shall post security for private street improvements in the subdivision in amounts commensurate with, and as needed, to meet circulation and access requirements for each proposed phase of the subdivision development. The security shall be posted prior to recording of the subject phase of the final map. Installation of the secured improvements by the Applicant shall occur prior to issuance of Occupancy Permits. 41. The Applicant shall post security for all public street improvements prior to recording of the final subdivision map. 42. Installation of the secured public street improvements by the Applicant shall occur and may be staged in a manner commensurate with the development phasing of this subdivision, adjoining subdivisions and traffic needs, all as determined by the City Engineer. As a minimum, an interim two-lane paved facility shall be constructed concurrently with Phase I of the development in the Avenue 52 right-of-way, and the easement required in Condition No. 38 from Jefferson to Washington Streets. The interim improvement shall be constructed in a manner that will permit incorporation into the ultimate street improvement with minimal adaption. 43. The Applicant may obtain some reimbursement from the City in a manner approved by City Council for the segment of Avenue 52 constructed in the 60-foot wide easement between Washington Street and the westerly most boundary of Tract No. 24890. 44. The Applicant shall vacate vehicle access rights to all public streets except for selected private streets that may intersect Avenue 52 and Jefferson Street at locations, and in a manner approved by the City Engineer. BJ/CONAPRVL.013 - 8 - 45. Additional exceptions where vehicle access rights to public streets may be retained are as follows: 1) the golf course maintenance facility located adjacent to Avenue 52 and Calle Rondo may enjoy direct access to Avenue 52 and Calle Rondo, but the Avenue 52 access shall be right-turn-in/right-turn-out only; 2) the C.V.W.D. well site located adjacent to Calle Rondo and Calle Tampico may enjoy direct access to either street, but not both; 3) gated emergency access to interior private streets from Jefferson Street and Park Avenue shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of the City Engineer and City Fire Marshal. 46. The Applicant shall aesthetically enhance the outward appearance of the C.V.W.D. well site located adjacent to Calle Rondo and Calle Tampico, and the golf course maintenance facility located adjacent to Calle Rondo and Avenue 52. Specific improvements shall include: 1) continuation of the sound wall and landscaping in the setback area along the Calle Rondo, Calle Tampico, and Avenue 52 frontages; 2) a paved driveway at the access point; 3) an aesthetically attractive sight restricted gate. 47. The Applicant shall provide a 20-foot wide and a 10-foot wide landscaped setback lot respectively, on the Avenue 52 and Calle Rondo frontages adjacent to the golf course maintenance facility. BJ/CONAPRVL.013 - 9 - PH-7 STAFF REPORT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 12, 1989 ENGINEER/ APPLICANT: FERGUSON ENGINEERING OWNER: CHONG B. LEE PROJECT: CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 89-047; REQUEST FOR A ZONE CHANGE FROM R-1-12000/PD TO R-1 FOR A +9 ACRE SITE. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 24950; REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE +9 ACRES INTO 37 SINGLE-FAMILY SALES LOTS.^ LOCATION: NORTH EAST CORNER OF MILES AVENUE AND DUNE PALMS ROAD (SEE ATTACHMENT NO. 1). GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: LOW DENSITY (2-4 DU/AC) EXISTING ZONING: R-1-12000/PD (SINGLE-FAMILY, 12,000 SQUARE FEET REQUIRED PER DWELLING UNIT, USED TO DETERMINE DENSITY) - (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT) ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 89-138 WAS PREPARED IN CONJUNCTION WITH BOTH APPLICATIONS. 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: THE APPLICANT PROPOSES TO REZONE A +9 ACRE SITE FROM R-1-12000/PD TO R-1 (REFER TO ATTACHMENT NO. 2). THIS CHANGE OF ZONE, IN EFFECT, ELIMINATES THE REQUIRED MINIMUM SQUARE FOOTAGE PER LOT, WHEN DETERMINING DENSITY, AND PERMITS THE DENSITY TO RANGE FROM TWO TO FOUR UNITS PER ACRE WITH MINIMUM LOT SIZES OF 7,200 SQUARE FEET. BJ/STAFFRPT.006 1 - A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP APPLICATION HAS ALSO BEEN FILED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION, -TO SUBDIVIDE THE +9 ACRE SITE INTO 37 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS INTENDED FOR SALE, WITH A PUBLIC STREET SYSTEM (REFER TO ATTACHMENT NO. 3). NET DENSITY: 4.29 UNITS PER ACRE (NET ACREAGE=8.63 ACRES) LOT SIZES: MINIMUM LOT SIZE _ + 7,200 SQUARE FEET (7200 SQUARE FOOT MINIMUM REQUIRED - SEE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL) AVERAGE LOT SIZE _ + 7,525 SQUARE FEET MAXIMUM LOT SIZE _ +10,000 SQUARE FEET DRAINAGE CONSIDERATIONS: ON -SITE RETENTION OF 100-YEAR STORM FLOW REQUIRED TO BE PROVIDED ON -SITE CIRCULATION: PUBLIC STREETS PROPOSED. THE ENTRANCE WILL BE FROM DUNE PALMS. THE ROAD SYSTEM ALLOWS FOR ACCESS LINKS TO FUTURE DEVELOPMENT NORTH AND EAST OF THIS PROJECT. INTERNAL CIRCULATION CONSISTS OF A CUL-DE-SAC SERVED BY A COLLECTOR STREET. OFF -SITE CIRCULATION: MILES AVENUE - DESIGNATED AS A PRIMARY ARTERIAL AT 110 FEET OF RIGHT-OF-WAY WITH AN 18-FOOT-WIDE RAISED LANDSCAPED MEDIAN. DUNE PALMS - DESIGNATED AS A SECONDARY ARTERIAL AT 88 FEET TOTAL RIGHT-OF-WAY. ANALYSIS: 1. CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 89-138 A. The proposed zone change from R-1-12000/PD to R-1 effectively means eliminating the minimum square footage required. for each lot. Any development would then only need to conform with the General Plan density range of two to four units per net acre. B. The net density for this application is 4.29 dwelling units per acre, which falls just above the upper range of the General Plan designation for this area (2-4 dwelling units per acre). The development character of this project will therefore be approximately the same as envisioned to result from development in strict accordance with the General Plan density provision. No General Plan adjustments are deemed necessary to implement this proposal. BJ/STAFFRPT.006 -• 2 - C. A comparison of lot sizes in the vicinity shows the following: LOCATION IN TRACT # RELATION TO MIN. SIZE AVG. SIZE TT #24950 SQ. FT. SQ. FT. 24208 North boundary 8,000 8,600 24035 +600 feet east 8,000 8,600 23935 Opposing corner of 7,200 7,200 Dune Palms & Miles 24950 Same 7,200 7,525 This Tract therefore, has smaller lot sizes than those tentative tracts approved to the north and east, but larger or similar lot sizes than the subdivision to the southwest. 2. TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 24950 A. Parkland Dedications - Chapter 13.24, Article II, of the La Quinta Municipal Code sets forth requirements for parkland dedications (see Attachment No. 5). Based on this Chapter, .032 acres of parkland are required to be assessed to secure an in -lieu fee. The Ordinance stipulates that a fee is required only and not a dedication of land for subdivisions containing 50 lots or less. The conditions of approval require the Applicant to provide a park fee proposal to satisfy the requirements for the parkland dedication Chapter. B. Environmental Considerations - Environmental Assessment No. 89-138 considered the environmental impacts which would be associated with development of Tentative Tract 24950. 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. C. Storm Water Retention - City currently requires on -site storm water retention for all projects which cannot provide other technically acceptable means of storm water conveyance. The Applicant has stated that it might be problematic retaining storm water from the eastern end of Miles Avenue, alongside the site. The City Engineering Department has advised that if the developer is unable to retain all the run-off from a 100-year storm, he shall obtain a letter from the landowner receiving the flow stating that he accepts the flow and releases the Applicant from his responsibility to retain said flow. BJ/STAFFRPT.006 -• 3 - D. Maintenance and Retention and Other Common Areas A condition has been provided to insure the maintenance of these facilities by assessing the individual lot owners, either by establishing a homeowner's association or a landscape maintenance district. These methods have also been suggested for required landscaped setbacks along major roadways, such as Miles Avenue and Dune Palms Road. E. Access to Surrounding Properties - Access has been provided from this Tract to the subdivision to the north (Tentative Tract #24208) and future possible tracts to the east. A 10-foot right-of-way easement will have to be obtained from the owner of the property to the east to enable the access road, Lot B, to be constructed to a minimum standard width. F. Approval of Housing Units - A condition has been recommended for this Tentative Tract approval allowing for Planning Commission review of housing elevations and floor plans, prior to issuance of building permits. FINDINGS: Findings for Change of Zone No. 89-047 and Tentative Tract Map No. 24950 can be found in the attached Planning Commission Resolutions 89- and 89- RECOMMENDATION: By adoption of attached Planning Planning Commission Resolutions, Nos. 89- and 89- , recommend to the City Council concurrence with the environmental analysis, and approval of Change of Zone No. 89-047 from R-1-12000/PD to R-1, as per Exhibit "A", and Tentative Tract Map No. 24950, subject to the attached conditions. Attachments: 1. Location Map 2. Change of Zone Map 3. Tentative Tract Map 4. Parkland Dedication 5. Proposed Planning No. 89- 6. Proposed Planning No. 89- #24950 Ordinance Commission Resolution Commission Resolution BJ/STAFFRPT.006 -- 4 - PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 89- 00 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 24950, TO ALLOW THE CREATION OF A LAND SALES SUBDIVISION ON A +9 ACRE SITE. CASE NO. TT 24950 - CHONG B. LEE WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did, on the 12th day of September, 1989, hold a duly -noticed Public Hearing to consider the request of Chong B. Lee to subdivide +9 acres into single-family development lots for sale, generally located at the northeast corner of Miles Avenue and Dune Palms Road, more particularly described as: THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 7 EAST, SAN BERNARDINO BASE AND MERIDIAN; WHEREAS, said tentative map has complied with the requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" (County of Riverside, Resolution No. 82-213, adopted by reference in City of La Quinta Ordinance No. 5), in that the Planning Director conducted an initial study, and has determined that the proposed tentative tract will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment; and, WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said Planning Commission did find the following facts to justify the approval of said tentative tract map: 1. That Tentative 'Tract No. 24950, as conditionally approved, is generally consistent with the goals, policies and intent of the La Quinta General Plan for land use density, unit type, circulation requirements, R-1 zoning district development standards, and design requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance. 2. That the subject site has a rolling topography because of the sand dunes with the west/central area being the lowest part of the site. The proposed circulation design and single-family lot layouts, as conditioned, are, therefore, suitable for the proposed land division. BJ/RESOPC.009 - 1 - 3. That the design of Tentative Tract Map No. 24950 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. 24950 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. 24950, as conditioned, provides for adequate maintenance of the landscape buffer areas. 7. That the proposed Tentative Tract No. 24950, as conditioned, provides storm water retention, park facilities, and noise mitigation. 8. That general impacts from the proposed tract were considered within the MEA prepared and adopted in conjunction with the La Quinta General Plan. WHEREAS, in the review of this Tentative Tract Map, the Planning Commission has considered the effect of the contemplated action of the housing needs of the region for purposes of balancing the needs against the public service needs of the residents of the City of La Quinta and its environs with available fiscal and environmental resources; NOW, 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 Environmental Assessment No. 89-138 relative to the environmental concerns of this tentative tract; 3. That it does hereby recommend approval to the City Council of the subject Tentative Tract Map No. 24950 for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached conditions. BJ/RESOPC.009 -- 2 - PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED the La Quinta Planning Commission, September, 1989, by the following vote, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: JERRY HERMAN, Planning Director at a regular meeting of held on this 12th day of to wit: JOHN WALLING, Chairman BJ/RESOPC.009 -- 3 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 89- Q')b A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R-1-12000/PD TO R•-1 ON A +9-ACRE SITE. CASE NO. CZ 89-047 - CHONG B. LEE WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did, on the 12th day of September, 1989, hold a duly -noticed Public Hearing to consider the request of Chong B. Lee for a Change of Zone, from R-1-12000/PD to R-1 for a +9-acre site, located on the northeast corner of Miles Avenue and Dune Palms Road, more particularly described as: THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 7 EAST, SAN BERNARDINO BASE AND MERIDIAN; WHEREAS, said Change of Zone request 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 Change of Zone will not have a significant effect 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 and reasons to justify the approval of said Change of Zone: 1. The proposed Change of Zone to R-1 is consistent with the goals and policies of the La Quinta General Plan. 2. R-1 zoning is consistent with the existing General Plan land use designation of Low Density Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre). 3. Approval of this proposal will not result in a significant adverse impact on the environment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, as follows: BJ/RESOPC.010 - 1 - 1. That the above recitations constitute the findings case; are true and correct and of the Commission in this 2. That it does hereby confirm the conclusion of Environmental Assessment No. 89-138, indicating that the proposed Change of Zone will not result in any significant environmental impacts, and that a Negative Declaration should be filed; 3. That it does hereby recommend to the City Council approval of the above -described Change of Zone request for the reasons set forth in this Resolution, and as illustrated on the map labeled Exhibit A, attached hereto. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission, held on this 12th day of September, 1989, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: JOHN WALLING, Chairman ATTEST: JERRY HERMAN, Planning Director BJ/RESOPC.010 - 2 - ATTACHMENT NO. 1 RIVERSIDE COUNTY LA QUINTA MILES AVENUE w y♦♦♦yi♦♦♦ •'♦♦♦/�ii//// ro C y�yi ♦♦♦//////////j/sY!111 ///I/IIt/t/ � ,�� /i/qb/gtitip;R qbo NNF� 3 LOCATION MAP CAsENo. TT 24950 CZ 89-138 INDIO Ililllll111111/11111111111 nnlminu►111►►►II�a� ORTH ATTACHMENT No. 2 CZ 89-047 a a � e W 2 N � d 4, 2 U 4 N � 2 3 o ti Q Q Q � U � rW v! p Z nu ( pZ Cy 11 L 11 ATTACHMEN-r No. 3 j21 4 I HIP IN ;' S; u h ti°, lr b pp O �� f� �F r t t Rf J 0) A z ZO<- 0 o 0 CD 0 0 ti i t 0 Z u 0 W w LIJ m > 0 m U- 0 0 Z N 0 Ip z < cr w = tw/, Z) w 0 m -Z 13 M,, If 1 tO r-v -01 1 ol') 'ej - Ti, - 1 4— 4- 04 13.24.020-,-13.24.030 ATTACHMENT No. 4 Access rights may be restricted when necessary where the ultimate right-of-way width is eighty-eight feet or greater, except for approved access openings. (Ord. 5 S1(part), 1982: county Ordinance 460 S10.1) --y-40 ARTICLE I I . DEDICATION OF LAND AND PAYMENT OF FEES FOR PARK AND RECREATION PURPOSES 13.24.020 Authoritmy_and _urpose. This article is en- acted pursuant to the authority of Government Code Section 66477 for the purpose of requiring the dedication of land o; payment of fees, in lieu thereof, for park and recreational purposes, as a condition to approval of a tentative map or parcel map. (Ord. 77 S2(part), 1985: county Ordinance 460 510.27(A)) 13.24.030 Requirements. A. For residential subdivisions of greater than fifty lots, the subdivider shall dedicate land or pay a fee, or combination thereof, ii such ratio as recommended by the commission and approved by the council. For residential subdivisions containing fifty lots or less, the subdivider small pay a fee only. All fee; shall be equivalent to three acres per one thousand popu- lation projected to inhabit said subdivision. B. All dedications shall be equivalent to three acres per one thousand population projected to inhabit said subdi. vision. All fees shall be based on the average appraised current market value of the undeveloped land in the subdivi. sion as determined by the city assessor. Projected popu-= lation shall be calculated by multiplying the numbers of units to be constructed by the average household size for the entire city as shown on the latest federal census or a census taken pursuant to Section 40200, Chapter 17 of Part of Division 3 of Title 4. C. Subdivisions containing less than five parcels and not used for residential purposes shall be exempted from th, requirements of this section; provided however, that a con- dition may be placed on the approval of such parcel map tha if a building permit is requested for construction of a res idential structure or structures on one or more of the par- cels within four years the fee may be required to be paid b the owner of each such parcel as a condition to the issuanc of such permit. D. The provisions of this article do not apply to com mercial or industrial subdivisions; nor do they apply to condominium projects or stock cooperatives which consist of the subdivision of airspace in an existing apartment build- ing which is more than five years old when ,no new dwelling units are added. (Ord. 77 52(part), 1985: county Ordinanc 460 S10.27 (B) ) 281-36 (La Quinta 6/87) 13.24.040--13.24.U50 --JW13.24.040 Use of land and/or fees. All land to be dedicated for park or recreational purposes shall be found to be suitable by the commission and the appropriate recre- ation agency, subject to council approval, as to locations, parcel size and topography for the park. Park and recrea- tional purposes may include active recreation facilities such as playgrounds, playfields, gardens, pedestrian or bi- cycle paths or areas of particular natural beauty, including canyons, hilltops and wooded areas to be developed or left in their natural state. Also included are land and facil- ities for the activity of "recreational community garden- ing," which activity consists of the cultivation by persons other than, or in addition to, the owner of such land, of plant material not for sale. Land to be dedicated may in- clude all or part of a proposed facility. All fees are to be used for the purpose of developing new or rehabilitation of existing neighborhood or community park or recreational facilities to serve the subdivision inhabitants. (Ord. 77 S2(part), 1985: county Ordinance 460 S10.27(C)) --4� 13.24.050 Credits. A. If the subdivider is required to provide parkandrecreational improvements to the ded- icated land, the value of the improvements together with any equipment located thereon shall be a credit against the pay- ment of fees or dedication of land required by this article. B. Planned developments and real estate developments, as defined in Sections 11003 and 11003.1, respectively, of the Business and Professions Code, shall be eligible to receive a credit, as determined by the council, against the amount of land required to be dedicated, or the amount of the fee imposed, pursuant to this article, for the value of private open space within the development which is usable for active recreational uses. (Ord. 77 §2(part), 1985: county Ordinance 460 $10.27(D)) Chapter 13.28 IMPROVEMENTS Sections: 13.28.010 Land divisions improvements. 13.28.020 Plans required. 13.28.030 Improvements for subdivisions. 13.28.040 Schedule A subdivision --Generally. 13.28.050 Schedule A subdivision --Streets. 13.28.060 Schedule A subdivision --Domestic water. 13.28.070 Schedule A subdivision --Fire protection. 13.28.080 Schedule A subdivision --Sewage disposal. 28 -37 Ma Quinta 6/87) - aa, - --- - — SisYEXHIBIT A 1 cz ea-oai a Q w 2 w t � 0 0 � ® I W. c o Z d ®Z citi�ord A AI �lvno r t O Z_ 0 x O r- W N I 3 Reference: Tentative Tract No. 24950 8.9 Acre parcel N. E. cor. Miles Ave. & Dune Palms Road Owner: Mr. Chong B. Lee Legal Description: THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 7 EAST, SAN BERNARDINO BASE AND MERIDIAN. EXCEPTING THE SOUTHERLY 50 FEET AND THE WESTERLY 30 FEET THEREOF. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 89- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 24950 PROPOSED SEPTEMBER 12, 1989 A. GENERAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1. Tentative Tract Map No. 24950 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 original date of approval by the La Quinta City Council unless approved for extension pursuant to the City of La Quinta Land Division Ordinance. 3. 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. 4. The City shall retain a qualified archaeologist, with the Developer to pay costs, to prepare a mitigation and monitoring plan for artifact location and recovery. Prior archaeological studies for this site as well as other unrecorded information, shall be analyzed prior to the preparation of the plan. The plan shall be submitted to the Coachella Valley Archaeological Society (CVAS) for a two -week review and comment period. At a minimum, the plan shall: 1) identify the means for digging test pits; 2) allow sharing the information with the CVAS; and 3) provide for further testing if the preliminary result show significant materials are present. The final plan shall be submitted to the Planning and Development Department for final review and approval. Prior to the issuance of a Grading Permit, the Developer shall have retained a qualified cultural resources management firm and completed the testing and data recovery as noted in the plan. The management firm shall monitor the grading activity as required by the plan or testing results. BJ/CONAPRVL.011 - 1 - A list of the qualified archaeological monitor(s), cultural resources management firm employees, and any assistant(s)/ representative(s), shall be submitted to the Planning and Development Department. The list shall provide the current address and phone number for each monitor. The designated monitors may be changed from time to time, but no such change shall be effective unless served by registered or certified mail on the Planning and Development Department. The designated monitors or their authorized representatives shall have the authority to temporarily divert, redirect or halt grading activity to allow recovery of resources. In the event of discovery or recognition of any human remains, there shall be no further grading, excavation or disturbance of the site or any nearby area reasonably suspected to overlie adjacent human remains until appropriate mitigation measures are completed. Upon completion of the data recovery, the developer shall cause three copies of the final report containing the data analysis to be prepared and published and submitted to the Planning and Development Department. 5. The Developer of this subdivision of land shall cause no easements to be granted or recorded over any portion of this property between the date of approval by the City Council and the date of recording of the final map without the approval of the City Engineer. Traffic and Circulation 6. The Applicant shall construct or bond for half street improvements to the requirements of the City Engineer and the La Quinta Municipal Code, as follows: a. Miles Avenue shall be constructed to City standards for a 110-foot right-of-way width (Primary Arterial), with an 18-foot raised median island, six-foot sidewalk, and two -percent cross slope to centerline, plus joins. BJ/CONAPRVL.O11 2 - 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 two -percent cross slope to centerline, plus joins. Dune Palms Road shall be designed for ultimate grade from Fred Waring Drive to Miles Avenue, and constructed adjacent to Tract 24950, and 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 24950, with a six-foot sidewalk and two -percent slope. Cul-de-sacs shall be designed for a 30-foot right-of-way with 36-foot width curb -to -curb and a five-foot utility easement on both sides of the street. The cul-de-sac turnaround shall be per City standards. Lot "A" shall be designed for a 60-foot right-of-way, with a curb -to -curb width of 40 feet. Any variations to the approved street system design sections shall be subject to review and approval by the Public Works Department. 7. An encroachment permit for work in any abutting local jurisdiction shall be secured prior to constructing or joining improvements (i.e., City of Indio). 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 shall be based upon a dedication requirement of 0.32 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 BJ/CONAPRVL.011 .. 3 - 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 and Development Department. 11. Owner shall execute and record a "Declaration of Dedication" in a form acceptable to the City and offering the dedication of drainage retention basin(s) and handscape buffer areas to the City for future acceptance and maintenance. In the interim, the owners shall maintain the basin(s) and perimeter landscaping and provide bond assurance accordingly. 12. The subdivider shall make provisions for maintenance of all landscape buffer and storm water retention areas 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 and Highways Code, Section 5820 et seq.) or the Lighting and Landscaping Act of 1972 (Streets and Highways Code 22600 et seq.) to implement maintenance of all improved landscape buffer and storm water retention 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 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 as follows: (1) Storm water retention system. (2) Twenty -foot perimeter parkway lot along Miles Avenue. BJ/CONAPRVL.011 -- 4 - (3) Ten -foot perimeter parkway lot along Dune Palms Road. 13. The Applicant shall submit complete detail architectural elevations for all units, for Planning Commission review and approval as a Business Item. The architectural standards shall be included as part of the CC & Rs. 14. 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. 15. The approval herein contemplated by the City Council is related to Change of Zone No. 89-047, and no final map of the proposed subdivision shall be recorded prior to the effective date of an ordinance changing the official zoning classification of the subject property to R-1. Grading and Drainaqe 16. 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 final map approval. Certification at the final grade stage and verification of pad elevations is also required prior to final approval of grading construction. 17. 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. 18. 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. 19. Any earthwork on contiguous properties required a written authorization from the owner(s) (slope easement) in a form acceptable to the City Engineer. BJ/CONAPRVL.0ll 5 - 20. Drainage retention basin(s) shall be designed to retain the 100-year storm (24 hour) on -site within the basin, subject to the approval of the City Engineer. Retention basin size shall be adequate to provide required "storage" without use of street area for storage. Basin in excess of six-foot water depth shall be fully fenced (security) with lockable gate(s). The location of the retention basin is subject to approval by the City Engineer and the Planning and Development Department. If the Applicant is unable to retain all run-off from the 100-year storm, he shall obtain a letter from the landowner receiving the flow stating that he accepts the flow and release the Applicant from his responsibilities to retain said flow. Traffic and Circulation 21. Applicant shall comply with the following requirements of the Public Works Department: a. The Applicant shall dedicate all necessary public street and utility easements as required, including all corner cutbacks. b. The Applicant shall submit street improvement plans that are prepared by a registered civil engineer. Street improvements, including traffic signs and markings and raised median islands (if required by the City General Plan), shall conform to City standards as determined by the City Engineer and adopted by the La Quinta Municipal Code (three-inch AC over four -inch Class 2 Base minimum for residential streets). C. Street name signs shall be furnished and installed by the Developer in accordance with City standards. 22. Applicant shall dedicate, with recordation of the tract map, access rights to Miles Avenue and Dune Palms Road for all individual parcels which front or back-up to those rights -of -way. 23. The Applicant shall obtain a 10-foot right-of-way easement over the property to the east of the subject site, alongside Lot "B", for street construction and emergency parking purposes unless an alternative arrangement is approved by the Engineering Department. BJ/CONAPRVL.0ll - 6 - Tract Design 24. A minimum 20-foot and 10-foot landscaped setback shall be provided along Miles Avenue and Dune Palms Road respectively. Design of the setbacks shall be approved by the Planning and Development Department. Setbacks shall be measured from ultimate right-of-way lines. a. The minimum setbacks may be modified to an "average" if a meandering or curvilinear wall design is used. b. Setback areas shall be established as a separate common lot and be maintained as set forth in Condition No. 12, unless an alternate method is approved by the Planning and Development Department. 25. The tract layout shall comply with all the R-1 zoning requirements, including minimum lot size and minimum average depth of a lot. The minimum lot size to be recorded in a final map shall be 7,200 square feet. Walls„ Fencing, Screening, and Landscapin 26. Prior to issuance of any grading permits, the Applicant shall submit to the Planning and Development Department an interim landscape program for the entire tract, which shall be for the purpose of wind erosion and dust control. The land owner shall institute blowsand and dust control measures during the grading and site development. These shall include but not be limited to: a. The use of irrigation during any construction activities; b. Planting of cover crop or vegetation upon previously graded but undeveloped portions of the site; and C. Provision of wind breaks or wind rows, fencing, and/or landscaping to reduce the effects upon adjacent properties and property owners. The land owner shall comply with requirements of the Director of Public Works and Planning and Development. All construction and graded areas shall be watered at least twice daily while being used to prevent the emission of dust and blowsand. BJ/CONAPRVL.0ll - 7 - 27. Graded but undeveloped land shall be maintained in a condition so as to prevent a dust and blowsand nuisance and shall be either planted with interim landscaping or provided with other wind and water erosion control measures as approved by the Planning and Development and Public Works Departments. 28. Prior to final map approval, the Applicant shall submit to the Planning Division for review and approval a plan (or plans) showing the following: a. Landscaping, including plant types, sizes, spacing, locations, and irrigation system for all 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. 29. Prior to final map approval, the subdivider shall submit criteria to be used for landscaping of all individual lot front yards. At a minimum, the criteria shall provide for two trees (five trees on a corner) and an irrigation system. C. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO BE FULFILLED PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS 30. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for construction of any building or use contemplated by this approval, the Applicant shall obtain permits and/or clearances from the following public agencies: 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 BJ/CONAPRVL.011 ' 8 Evidence of said permits or clearances from the above -mentioned agencies shall be presented to the Building Division at the time of the application for a building permit for the use contemplated herewith. 31. Provisions shall be made to comply with the terms and requirements of the City's adopted Infrastructure Fee Program in effect at the time of issuance of building permits. 32. Seventy-five percent of dwelling units within 150-feet of the ultimate right-of-way of Miles Avenue shall be limited to one story, not to exceed 20-feet in height. The Applicant shall submit to the Planning and Development Department for the approval a drawing showing the location of any units higher than one story located along Miles Avenue frontage. 33. The Applicant shall pay a twenty-five percent share of all fees necessary for signalization costs at the corner of Miles Aenue and Dune Palms Road. 34. 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. 35. The Developer shall construct landscaping and irrigation systems for drainage retention basin(s) and perimeter areas. The Developer shall maintain the drainage basin(s) and perimeter areas for one year following dedication acceptance by the City. 36. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the Applicant shall prepare and submit a written report to the Planning and Development Director demonstrating compliance with those conditions of approval and mitigation measures of TT 24950 and EA 89-138, which must be satisfied prior to the issuance of a grading permit. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Applicant shall prepare and submit a written report to the Planning and Development Director demonstrating compliance with those conditions of approval and mitigation measures of EA 89-138 and TT 24950 which must be satisfied prior to the issuance of a building permit. Prior to final building inspection approval, the Applicant shall prepare and, submit a written report to the Planning and Development Director demonstrating BJ/CONAPRVL.011 - 9 - compliance with all remaining conditions of approval and mitigations measures of EA 89-138 and TT 24950. The Planning and Development Director may require inspection or other monitoring to assure such compliance. Traffic and Circulation 37. The termination point of the street shown as Lot "B" on Exhibit A (Tentative Tract Map), shall be barricaded to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department. If the road network for the adjoining tracts have been constructed and completed, then the above streets shall be constructed to connect with these subdivisions, in accordance with the approved street improvement plans and the requirements of the City Engineer. Public Services and Utilities 38. The Applicant shall comply with the requirements of the City Fire Marshal. 39. The Applicant shall comply with all requirements of the Coachella Valley Water District. Any necessary parcels for District facility expansion shall be shown on the final map and conveyed to the Coachella Valley Water District, in accordance with the Subdivision Map Act. 40. All 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. BJ/CONAPRVL.0ll - 10 - MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION - CITY OF LA QUINTA A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California August 22, 1989 I. II. IV. V. VI. CC 7:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER A. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Walling. The Flag Salute was led by Commissioner Moran. ROLL CALL A. Chairman Walling requested the roll call. Present: Commissioners Zelles, Moran, and Chairman Walling. Commissioner Steding and Commissioner Bund were absent. A motion was made by Commissioner Moran and seconded by Commissioner Zelles to excuse Commissioner Steding from the meeting. Unanimous. B. Staff Present: Planning and Development Director, Jerry Herman, and Principal Planner Stan Sawa. HEARINGS - None PUBLIC COMMENT No one wished to address the Commission. CONSENT CALENDAR A motion was made by Commissioner Moran and seconded by Commissioner Zelles to approve the minutes of the July 11, July 25, and August 8, 1989, Planning Commission meetings. Unanimous. BUSINESS Chairman Walling introduced the Business Items as follows: A. Tentative Tract 23773; a request by Rick Johnson Construction/Starlight Dunes for minor modifications for a tentative tract located northwest of the Adams Street and Fred Waring Drive intersection. MR/MIN08-22.DFT -1- VII. VIII. 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. Following discussion, a Minute Motion was made by Commissioner Moran and seconded by Commissioner Zelles to recommend to the City Council approval of the minor modifications to Tentative Tract 23773. Unanimously adopted. B. Plot Plan 89-417, T S Restaurants; a referral from City Council regarding approval of a Plot Plan for a commercial complex consisting of a 10,250-square-foot restaurant and a 10,000-square-foot office building in the C-P-S zone; located on the north side of Highway 111, approximately 1,200 feet west of Washington Street Chairman Walling announced that he would abstain from discussion of this item, due to a conflict of interest. Vice Chairman Moran announced that there was not a quorum present to consider the item. A motion was made by Commissioner Zelles and seconded by Vice Chairman Moran to continue discussion of this item to a special meeting to be held on August 29, 1989, at 4:30 p.m. Unanimous. low-Nwi Commissioner Zelles mentioned for the record that a recent newspaper article commented favorably on the La Quinta Planning and Development Department Staff and its relationship with builders and the general public. Commissioner Zelles also wished to add his praise. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Commissioner Moran and seconded by Commissioner Zelles to adjourn to a special meeting on August 29, 1989, at 4:30 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 7:20 p.m., August 22, 1989. MR/MIN08-22.DFT -2- MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION - CITY OF LA QUINTA A special meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California August 29, 1989 V. VI. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to Chairman Walling. The Commissioner Bund. ROLL CALL 4:30 p.m. order at 4:40 p.m. by Flag Salute was led by Chairman Walling requested the roll call. Present: Commissioners Zelles, Bund, Moran, and Chairman Walling. Commissioner Steding was absent. A motion was made by Commissioner Zelles and seconded by Commissioner Moran to excuse Commissioner Steding from the meeting. Unanimous. Staff Present: Planning and Development Director, Jerry Herman, and Principal Planner Stan Sawa. HEARINGS - None PUBLIC COMMENT No one wished to address the Commission. CONSENT CALENDAR - None BUSINESS Chairman Walling introduced the Business Items as follows: A. Plot Plan 89-417, T S Restaurants; a referral from City Council regarding approval of a Plot Plan for a commercial complex consisting of a 10,250-square-foot restaurant and a 10,000-square-foot office building in the C-P-S zone; located on the north side of Highway 111, approximately 1,200 feet west of Washington Street Chairman Walling announced that he would abstain from discussion of this item, due to a conflict of interest. MR/MIN08-22.DFT -1- VII. VIII. 1. Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the information contained in the Staff Report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning and Development Department. 2. The Commission discussed the item as presented. The following comments/concerns were voiced: Commissioner Zelles favors the original design of the waterfall and feels that a geotechnical study would be appropriate. Commissioner Moran agrees with the concerns of Council and feels that a geotechnical study is necessary. Commissioner Bund favors the original design of the waterfall, feels that a geotechnical study would be appropriate, and suggests that the use of reclaimed water for the waterfall be examined. 3. A Minute Motion was made by Commissioner Zelles and seconded by Commissioner Bund to recommend to the City Council approval of Plot Plan 89-417, adding Condition 23 stating that the project shall be restricted to vehicular right turns in and out per Caltrans approval, unless Caltrans approves additional turning movements; adding Condition 24 stating that a geological technical study shall be prepared by a qualified engineer to verify that the mountain slopes are stable and will support the proposed development, and that mitigation measures, if necessary, shall be implemented as a part of the project; and reconfirming all other original conditions. Unanimously adopted. OTHER - None ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Commissioner Moran and seconded by Commissioner Zelles to adjourn to a regular meeting on September 12, 1989, 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 5:10 p.m., August 29, 1989. MR/MIN08-22.DFT -2- r, 40. od- �.�ffl M# MEMORANDUM PH-8 TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT DATE: SEPTEMBER 12, 1989 SUBJECT: CHANGE OF ZONE FOR AREA NO. 5 FROM R-3 TO VILLAGE COMMERCIAL SUBZONE C-V-T (TAMPICO) CHANGE OF ZONE: Attached is the map changing the zone of Area No. 5 of the Village from R-3 to Village Commercial Subzone C-V-T (Tampico) allowing both commercial uses and high density residential uses. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the attached Resolution recommending to the City Council the acceptance of a Negative Declaration (EA #89-132) and the adoption of the Change of Zone from R-3 to C-V-T (CZ #89-007). BJ/MEMOTB.010 - 1 - PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 89- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION (EA #89-132) AND APPROVAL OF THE CHANGE OF ZONE FOR AREA NO. 5 4F THE VILLAGE FROM R-3 TO VILLAGE COMMERCIAL SUBZONE C-V-T (TAMPICO) (CZ #89-007). WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the 12th day of September, 1989, hold a duly -noticed Public Hearing to consider the request of the City to change the zone of the Area No. 5 of the Village from R-3 to Village Commercial Subzone C-V-T (Tampico); and WHEREAS, said Change of Zone 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 amendments 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 the Change of Zone: 1. That the Change of Zone is consistent with the General Plan, the remainder of the Specific Plan, the remainder of the Village Commercial Zoning Text, and the surrounding Zoning; and 2. That the Change of Zone was considered in EA #89-132 prepared in conjunction with the General Plan Amendments, the Specific Plan Amendments and the Amendments to the Village Commercial Zoning Text; and 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 Environmental Assessments #89-132 and hereby recommends the adoption of Negative Declarations and; BJ/RESOPC.008 - 1 - 3. That it does hereby recommend to the City Council approval of the Change of Zone from R-3 to Village Commercial Subzone C-V-•T (Tampico) on the map attached hereto. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission held on this 12th day of September, 1989, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: JOHN WALLING, Chairman City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: JERRY HERMAN, Planning Director City of La Quinta, California BJ/RESOPC.008 - 2 - MAP OF THE BOUNDARY OF THE VILLAGE Q cc Z W 2 W m W 7 e SVanAH3S 3AV U OkIHVAVN 3AV �ie o� v.v.v v�v v vt�vaw awl 6 i E 1 ' 1 iy 1 V111A 3AV ,� ♦� 10 u v � la 0 �< o i !� > 1 S > 1< ° 8 1 I ! w .- 1 VZOMN 3AV 1 Z' ! I 1 ry i 1 8 I 'a � U � 1 1 "s Z3NUUM 3AV ♦ ,� �t 1 ♦ + i ♦i �♦ I .mv♦�v m v�arts.�am�vm uMm v�s�i yr s��rmv�v�mem�vmoasv�®ms•v�mm�v r■t■ 1 3AI80 1l3MOHN3SI3 1 1 � 1 co 1 0 y W W J J Q U BJ/DOCTB.002 .- 2 - T-itf 4 4 a" MEMORANDUM TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT DATE: SEPTEMBER 12, 1989 SUBJECT: AMENDMENT OF THE VILLAGE AT LA QUINTA SPECIFIC PLAN FOR AREA #5 SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENTS: Attached are the amendments to the Specific Plan for the Village at La Quinta. These amendments are intended to be reproduced and attached inside the front cover of the Specific Plan as Amendment #2. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the attached Resolution recommending to the City Council t'e acceptance of a Negative Declaration (included in EA #89-132) and the adoption of the Amendments to the Village at La Quinta Specific Plan (SPA #89-009 #2). BJ/MEMOTB.007 - 1 - PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 89- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION (EA #89-132) AND APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THE VILLAGE AT LA QUINTA SPECIFIC PLAN INCORPORATING AREA #5 IN THE VILLAGE. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the 12th day of September, 1989, hold a duly -noticed public hearing to consider the request of the City to amend the Specific Plan of the Village at La Quinta; and, WHEREAS, said Specific Plan of the Village at La Quinta has complied with the requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environment 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 amendments 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 the Amendments to the Specific Plan of the Village at La Quinta: 1. That the Amendments to the Specific Plan, attached hereto, are consistent with the General Plan (the remainder of the Specific Plan); and, 2. That the Amendments were considered in Environmental Assessment #89-132 (along with the General Plan Amendments making the Specific Plan Amendments possible) prepared in conjunction, with the Specific Plan Amendments. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission 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; and, 2. That it does hereby confirm the conclusion of Environmental Assessment #89-132 and hereby recommend the adoption of a Negative Declaration; and, 3. That it does hereby recommend the adoption of the Amendments to the Specific Plan of the Village at La Quinta, attached hereto. BJ/RESOPC.005 - 1 - PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission held on this 12th day of September, 1989, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: JOHN WALLING, Chairman City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: JERRY HERMAN, Planning Director City of La Quinta, California BJ/RESOPCo005 - 2 - VILLAGE AT LA QUINTA SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2 Adopted by the City of La Quinta February 2, 1988 Amended Original text prepared by Smith, Peroni and Fox Planning Consultants, Inc. September, 1987 Amended by Staff Planning and Development Department BJ/DOCTB.001 - 1 - CITY OF LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL John Pena, Mayor Dale Bohnenberger, Mayor Pro-Tem William Rushworth, Councilmember Stanley Sniff, Councilmember Joyce Bosworth, Councilmember PLANNING COMMISSION John Walling, Chairman Lucia Moran, Vice Chairman Sue Steding, Commissioner John Bund, Commissioner Peter Zelles, Commissioner CITY STAFF Ronald Kiedrowski, City Manager Jerry Herman, Planning Director Frank Reynolds, City Engineer Ted Bower, Advanced Principal Planner BJ'/DOCTB.001 - 2 - VWWTRTT A The text and illustrations of the Specific Plan for the Village at La Quinta are hereby amended to accomplish several major and a few minor up -dates and corrections: 1. To include Area Five along Calle Tampico north of the Park, wherein both high density residential and commercial uses are allowed. The General Plan has been amended to designate this area as "Urban Mix". 2. To amend the Urban Design Plan, the Landscaping Plan and other plans as they affect Area Five. 3. To redesignate Avenida Bermudas, between the new alignment of Avenue 52 north to Tampico, as a collector (in recognition of the pedestrian purposes of the Village and the major investments in mature landscaping material along the route). 4. To recognize the impending elementary school north of the date grove, north of Tampico in the grapefruit grove. 5. To designate the extension of Avenida Bermudas north of Tampico to the flood control dike as a collector. 6. To remove the mid -block crosswalk between Avenida Bermudas and Desert Club as an inappropriate location for a crosswalk, and move the crosswalk to the west side of Avenida Bermudas, perhaps with a crossing signal and/or a traffic signal at that location. 7. To suggest the need for a major pedestrian way along the south side of Tampico from the Civic Center site to Desert Club. 8. To allow for the softening of the curve on Tampico at Avenida Bermudas. 9. To recognize the contribution of the Fritz Burns Park as a youth oriented park. 10. To recognize the demolition of the existing buildings and swimming pool at the Fritz Burns Park in anticipation of the construction of other facilities. 11. To recognize the relocation of the La Quinta Arts Foundation Show from the Fritz Burns Park to the La Quinta Park. 12. To make other minor corrective amendments to the Plan to accommodate these changes and to update the Plan. BJ/DOCTB.002 - 1 - MAP OF THE BOUNDARY OF THE VILLAGE ! e cc i � x i > 1 w W 1 � SVQnw83e 3AV ! i 1 U 1 ODUVAVN 3AV roll .m a.:.®. . v..,:M m a i 1 V111A 3AV 10 ! t 0. 1 < FILu f ; ti > !c Q 1 A 1 1 U VZOON3W 3AV 1 0 ' 1 i • i l cc I C) 1 1 � 1 Z3NllklVV4 3AV 1 a • 4f 1 3AI80 d3MOWN3si3 1 1 cc N. 1 � 1 BJ/DOCTB.002 - 2 - Amendments: P1. Boundaries: The Village at La Quinta is the "Downtown" for the City of La Quinta. It comprises 105.4 gross acres of land.... P2. Map: Area Five - higher density residential and commercial uses. P3. Area Five Add: The area will also accommodate commercial uses, especially fronting on Tampico, as well as elsewhere within Area Five. P13. Amend the Map to add the Area Five north of the Park. P14. Amend the Map for Area 5 to read "Residential Apartments and Commercial uses". P16. First Column Amend Table 3-1: Existing Land Uses Acres % A. Commercial Uses 13.5 12.8 A.1 Retail 1.4 1.4 A.2 Office /Service 8.3 7.8 A.3 Eating/Drinking Est. 3.8 3.6 B. INSTITUTIONAL Uses 1.8 1.7 B.1 City Facilities 1.2 1.1 B.2 Governmental (Post Office) 0.6 0.5 C. Utility 0.3 0.2 D. Recreational Uses (Park) 4.6 4.4 E. Residential Uses 7.4 7.0 E.1 Single Family 4.0 3.8 E.2 Multiples/Duplex 3.4 3.2 F. Total Developed Land 27.6 26.2 G. Agriculture 22.5 21.3 H. Vacant Land 33.9 32.2 I. Net Area 84 79 J. Streets 21.4 20.3 K. Total Area 105.4 100% BJ/DOCTB.002 - 3 - P16. Second Column - Add: Area Five is included in the Village boundaries. The Land Use may continue to be high density residential, interspersed with commercial uses. The existing land uses in Area Five are as follows: Service (Dental Office) 0.2 Acres 3 Single Family Homes 0.5 Acres Multi -family Apartments 2.4 Acres Vacant Land 2.5 Acres Streets 3.2 Acres TOTAL 8.8 Acres P17. Amend the Map to include Area Five. P18. Amend the aerial photo to include Area Five. P20. Amend the Map to include Area Five. P21. Adjacent Uses: North of the Park in Area Five, there are a number of apartment developments, however most of the parcels are still vacant. Those parcels along Tampico, being across Tampico from future commercial (as well as some interior parcels) may well find their highest and best use as commercial locations. P21. South of the Village, across the new alignment for Avenue 52 extension is the former site of the Desert Club and the site for the proposed Heritage Club project, which is presently vacant. On the Heritage Club site, CVWD has now completed a major stormwater collection and diversion system which should help deter the flooding which in former times plagued La Quinta's lower elevations. The previous site of the Desert Club, now donated to the City as the Fritz Burns Park, has had the former Desert Club Buildings and swimming pool removed in anticipation of a new set of facilities. The La Quinta Arts Festival in its early years used the Desert Club site for its annual show. Now the Festival has been relocated to the La Quinta Park. P22. The City has now adopted a set of Special Village Commercial and Residential zoning codes with which to implement the Village Plan. P22. Amend the Map to include Area Five. P23. Amend the Map to include Area Five. P24. Amend the Map to include Area Five. P28. Amend the Map to include Area Five. BJ/DOCTB.002 - 4 - P31. 3.84. Citv Circulation Plan Avenida Bermudas is a collector with a 64-72 foot right-of-way with a 40-48 pavement surface, between Avenue 52 and Tampico. Further south, below Avenue 52 to Calle Tecate, the street is a Secondary Arterial with an 88-foot right-of-way. Add: The segment of Avenida Bermudas north of Calle Tampico should also be a collector in view of the increased bus and car traffic occasioned by the planned location of an elementary school north of the future commercial, adjacent to the flood control dike. A traffic signal or at the very least a cross -walk signal needs to be installed at the intersection of Calle Tampico and Avenida Bermudas to accommodate turning vehicular movements and pedestrians. P31. Amend the Circulation Map to show Avenida Bermudas through the Village to be a collector. Also show the segment north of Calle Tampico to the flood dike to be a collector. P32. Amend the Map to include Area Five. P37. Area Five, the area now included in the Village proper, is predominantly residential on the west end. The visual character varies. Most buildings are two story. To the eastern side, the lots are primarily vacant. South of the Park, there are single family homes and vacant lots. P48. Area Five - Residential and Commercial o Two story multiple residential. o Two story commercial with the second floor as private residence, condominium, rental residential office, or retail. o Landscape screening from adjacent commercial. P49. Amend Map to include Area Five. P53/54. Area Five This area is now within the Village proper. Its inclusion in the plan is in recognition that across Calle Tampico, the future commercial abuts this area. Properties along Calle Tampico, if not also interior parcels along the eastern end of this area (closest to the Village Core) will probable convert to commercial uses. But the use of some parcels does not mean that the character of the area will depart very far from its former residential character. The General Plan designation is for "'Urban Mix". This means a highly urbanized collection of commercial with residential interspersed. The requirements, that all buildings be BJ/DOCTB.002 - 5 - two --story offers the opportunity for housing over commercial uses. Some lots may be used entirely for residential purposes. The higher density residential zone north of the park..... P55. Avenida Bermudas Collector* 64'-72' *From Avenue 52 to Callle Tampico and north to the dike. P57. Avenida Bermudas Improve Avenida Bermudas from Calla Tecate to Avenue 52 (Sinaloa) to the full 88-foot right-of-way as a secondary arterial. At the intersection with new Avenue 52, include one straight ahead lane with right turn capability and one right turn pocket lane, and a left turn lane. Between Avenue 52 and the Flood Control structure north of Calle Tampico, improve Avenida Bermudas as a Collector with (64'-721) right-of-way. No median should be considered. P58. Amend map to show Avenida Bermudas between Avenue 52 and the north end of Area One (the Flood Control dike) as a Collector. P59. Design the intersection of Avenida Bermudas and Avenue 52 realignment with the capability of two right turn laness on the southeast corner. The objective is to encourage commuter traffic from the Cove to turn right on Avenue 52 rather than continue north into the Village unless the destination is actually within the Village. P67. Parking in Area Five will have a special arrangement, configured to match the existing pattern of parking and building structures already in evidence in this Area. In Area Five, parking will be in front of the buildings. Driveways will be shared, i.e., straddling •the lot lines. Parking areas may be covered by shade structures, or by porches or balconies, or by structures overhanging the parking area. Diagram: BJ/DOCTB.002 P70. Add: Now that the Civic Center site has been established on the 17 acre site at the southwest corner of Calle Tampico and Washington Street and extended westward to within a quarter mile of the Village Commercial Zone, it is now time to consider completing a major pedestrial link between the Village Commercial and the Civic Center site. This would be especially important, if the Civic Center is to be used for any cultural activities, such as the future home of the La Quinta Arts Festival or the Jazz Festival or any other crowd gathering events. The lots along Avenida Buena Ventura east of Desert Club will probably be substandard in depth once Calle Tampico is widened to its ultimate width. Acquisition of these lots would make sense to provide both a major pedestrial link and a garden -like setting to tie together the Village and the Civic Center. This route is also a part of the safe route to the Avenue 50 school complex from the Cove area. P78. The La Quinta Arts Foundation holds an annual festival (formerly at the Desert Club) at the La Quinta Park for artists nationwide. P80. Amend the Map to include Area Five. P81. In Area Five, the preexisting landscape feature is the use of palms along the roadway. This pattern should continue for all new development as well. P92. Amend the Map to include Area Five. P105. Area Five: This area is an urban mix of commercial and residential. - Both automobile and pedestrian orientations should receive equal treatment. A sidewalk should be placed along the street with palms alongside the sidewalk. - All buildings must be two-story, not to exceed 35-feet tall. The ground floor should observe a setback of at least 35-feet from the property line. Second floor buildings or shade structures can extend to the property line. - Rear -yard setbacks shall be a minimum of five feet. - Sideyards may extend to the property line and can be connected if complying with Fire Codes. - No alleys or driveways will be permitted to connect directly to Calle Tampico. All property access must come from north -south streets. BJ/DOCTB.002 - 7 - All existing and proposed trash areas must be screened with approved walls and gates. No trash area Can open to the street, but must open to the side, away from the street. P1211. Area Two, Four and Five are designated for high intensity retail and services, offices, and residential uses. P125. Amend Map to include Area Five. P129. Library services is now provided by a Riverside County Branch Library in a new building on Estado. BJ/DOCTB.002 - 8 - CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ANNOUNCING FINDINGS AND APPROVING THE AMENDMENT TO THE SPECIFIC PLAN FOR THE VILLAGE AT LA QUINTA INCLUDING A NEW AREA (AREA FIVE), THE AREA NORTH OF THE PARK, AND MAKING OTHER MINOR CHANGES TO THE SPECIFIC PLAN. SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 87-009 VILLAGE AT LA QUINTA COMMERCIAL AREA AMENDMENT NO. 2 WHEREAS, The Planning Commission has recommended approval of the Amendments to the Specific Plan No. 87-009, pursuant to Government Code Section 65500 et.seq., and has transmitted same to the City Council in compliance with Section 65502 of said Code; and WHEREAS, the City Council has held at least one Public Hearing on the Amendments to Specific Plan No. 87-009, as required by Section 65503 of the Government Code; and WHEREAS, the Specific Plan, as amended, is consistent with the adopted goals and policies of the La Quinta General Plan; and WHEREAS, the Specific Plan as amended, will provide necessary guidelines to help ensure the orderly and compatible development of private lands and public improvements; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Assessment No. 87-079 was prepared in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, and although implementation of the Specific Plan could have a significant impact on the environment, the incorporation of mitigation measures into the Plan in accordance with the La Quinta General Plan Master Environmental Assessment, will mitigate these impacts to the extent possible. The Amendment to the Specific Plan was also considered under Environmental Assessment No. 89-114. No additional environmental impact was foreseen. Therefore, a Negative Declaration has been prepared. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, as follows: 1. ^hat the above recitations are true and constitute the findings of the City Council in this matter; and 2. That the filing of a Negative Declaration of environmental impact is hereby authorized; and BJ/RESOCC.001 - 1 3. That the Specific Plan for the Village of La Quinta is hereby amended according to Exhibit "A", attached hereto. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council, held on this 3rd day of October, 1989, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: JOHN PENA, Mayor City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: SAUNDRA L. JUHOLA, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California APPROVED AS TO FORM: DAWN HONEYWELL, City Attorney City of La Quinta, California BJ/RESOCC.001 - 2 - MEMORANDUM TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT DATE: SEPTEMBER 12, 1989 SUBJECT: AMENDMENT OF THE VILLAGE COMMERCIAL ZONING TEXT TO INCORPORATE AREA No. 5. AMENDMENT OF THE VILLAGE COMMERCIAL ZONING TEXT: Attached (starting on Page 45) are the changes to the Village Zoning Text to make possible the inclusion of Area No. 5. The uses are also included in the Table at the end of the Village Zoning Text. Tl T"i /T l�A/R1/ITIATT\T TT/'1AT _ Adopt the attached Resolution recommending to the City Council the acceptance of a Negative Declaration (EA #89-132) and the adoption of the Amended Village Commercial Zoning Text (ZOA #89-040). BJ/MEMOTB.009 - 1 - PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION (EA. #89-132) AND APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT OF THE VILLAGE COMMERCIAL ZONING TEXT TO INCORPORATE AREA #5 (ZOA #89-040). WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California , did on the 12th day of September, 1989, hold a duly -noticed public hearing to consider the request of the City to amend the Village Commercial Zoning Text; and, WHEREAS, said Amendment to the Village Commercial Zoning Text 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 amendments will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment; and, WHEREAS at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and argument, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said Planning Commission did find the following facts to justify the approval of the Amendments to the Village Commercial Zoning Text: 1. That the Amendments to the Village Commercial Zoning Text are consistent with the General Plan, the remainder of the Specific Plan, and the remainder of the Village Commercial Zoning Text; and, 2. That the Amendments to the Village Commercial Zoning Text were considered in EA #89-132 prepared in conjunction with the General Plan Amendments, the Specific Plan Amendments, and the Amendments to the Village Commercial Zoning Text. 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; and, 2. That it does hereby confirm the conclusion of Environmental Assessment #89-132 and hereby recommends the adoption of a Negative Declaration; and, 3. That it does hereby recommend the adoption of the Amendment to the Village Commercial Zoning Text (ZOA #89-040), attached hereto. BJ/RESOPC.006 - 1 - PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED of the La Quinta Planning Commission September, 1989, by the following vote, t AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: JERRY HERMAN, Planning Director City of La Quinta, California at a regular meeting held on this 12th day of o wit: JOHN WALLING, Chairman City of La Quinta, California BJ/RESOPC.006 - 2 - CHAPTER 9.90 C - V ZONE (COMMERCIAL VILLAGE) SECTIONS• 9.90.010 GENERALLY 9.90.015 PURPOSE 9.90.020 PERMITTED USES 9.90.030 ACCESSORY USES PERMITTED 9.90.040 COMMERCIAL PLOT PLAN REVIEW REQUIRED 9.90.050 DESIGN REVIEW REQUIRED 9.90.060 GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS 9.90.070 SUBZONES: PURPOSES, PERMITTED USES, AND SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS 9.90.071 C-V-C "CORE" SUBZONE 9.90-072 C-V-P "PARK" SUBZONE 9.90.073 C-V-S "SOUTH" SUBZONE 9.90.074 C-V-N "NORTH" SUBZONE 9.90.080 C-V-T "TAMPICO" SUBZONE 9.90.085 USE TABLE 9.90.010 GENERALLY. A. The C-V (Commercial Village) Zone is a plan -specific Zone. The adopted Village Specific Plan (VSP)*, together with the following sections of this C-V Zone (and all other chapters and sections cited herein), must be considered and used as if the VSP were itself included in the text of the C-V Zone. To avoid repetition and re -adoption of the provisions of the VSP, the following chapters of the Village Specific Plan should be considered to be incorporated by reference in the C-V Zone: BJ/DOCTB.002 - 9 - Chapter 4 "The Specific Plan" Chapter 5 "Development Guidelines Preamble" Chapter 6 "Development Guidelines" * Specific Plan for the Vil California, adopted February referred to by the abbreviation at La 2, 1988, "VSP". Quinta, will be B. All development proposed .to be conducted in the C-V Zone shall be designed and evaluated according to the Village Specific Plan. The C-V Zone provides the administrative framework within which this Plan is to be implemented. C. The regulations set out in this Chapter shall apply generally throughout the C-V Zone. In the respective Subzones, regulations providing further development guidance shall apply in each of the Subzone areas of C-V as set forth. 9.90.015 PURPOSE. A. The Village is the "downtown" of La Quinta. The Specific Plan for the Village at La Quinta helps create the focused "sense of place" for the continued evolution and development of this downtown. The purpose of the C-V Zone is to guide the development of the downtown in keeping with the Village Specific Plan by providing a structured variety for commercial (and limited residential) land uses and specific development standards. To capitalize on the locational trends already established, these land uses are arranged in particular patterns, mixes, and configurations in separate Subzones. To guide and support each pattern of land uses, particular development standards are also presented for each Subzone. In a complementary fashion, the five Subzones work together to establish an identifiable "place" for the provision of goods, services and housing. As a Commercial Zone, the Village is designed to serve four particular market segments: (1) residents of housing within, adjacent to, and within a reasonable distance of the Village; (2) residents and guests of the larger La Quinta community; (3) other commercial entities located within the Village commercial area; and (4) tourists and visitors to La Quinta. BJ/DOCTB.002 - 10 - B. In providing •the goods, services, and housing, the land uses and structures must support the thematic emphasis of the Village: (1) a desert oasis... (2) consistent with La Quinta's local historic architectural vernacular... (3) at a pedestrian scale... (4) with an arts theme. 9.90.020 PERMITTED USES. A. Uses which may be permitted in the C-V Zone are listed below, grouped into classes of similar uses, with examples. In each Subzone, the groups of uses specifically permitted in that Subzone are cited, together with any special expansions, exclusions, or qualifications of uses which are necessary to tailor the cited use group to the needs of that particular Subzone. Only uses specifically cited and/or modified for each Subzone are permitted in that Subzone. B. Examples are given for each group of uses to indicate the intent of each group. Lists of examples are not intended to be exhaustive. Other uses essentially similar to the examples should be considered permissible. However, a proposed use (even if listed in the examples), may be atypical in that it has a feature which has an impact out of character with the other uses listed, making the use also akin to another use group. Such atypical (or hybrid) uses shall be interpreted by the procedure described in C., below. The standard to be applied to such interpretations shall be as follows: a preponderance of similarities notwithstanding, one major difference, causing an impact not in keeping with the rest of the uses in the group, shall be sufficient to cause a proposed use to be classified with another use group having similar impacts. C. Interpretations shall be made by the Planning Director, in Administrative Hearing, subject to appeal to the Planning Commission. D. Village Commercial. Uses by group: Group I. Single-family detached residential as the primary use; a. Uses and structures shall conform to SR (Special Residential) Zone requirements (Chapter 9.42). BJ/DOCTB.002 - 11 - b. May include an artist's studio for personal artistic production (but not including commercial presentation or sale to the public on -site), with no employees other than family members or artistic models. Studios may be attached or detached. If detached, the studio square footage is not included in the required minimum dwelling unit square footage. (See 9.90.060 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, paragraph P.) Group 2. Multi -family as the primary use: single-family attached, duplexes, triplexes, quadraplexes, townhouses, garden apartments, condominiums, and multi -family dwellings (including rooming, boarding, group home, single room occupancy, and congregate nursing facilities) as the primary use; a. Uses shall conform to R-V (Residential - Village) Zone requirements (Chapter 9.50). b. May include an artist's studio for personal artistic production (but not including commercial presentation or sale to the public on -site, except as provided in the R-V Zone -- Chapter 9.50), with no employees other than family members or artistic models. Studios may be attached or detached. (See 9.90.060 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, paragraph P.) Group 3. Residential as a secondary use: single-family or multi -family units as a secondary use incidental to a non-residential permitted primary use, physically placed above or behind the primary use(s). a. Residential uses must have i dependent exterior entry/exit, meeting all building codes for separation of residential and non-residential uses. b. May include an attached artist's studio for personal artistic production as an accessory use. (See 9.90.060 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, paragraph P.) BJ/DOCTB.002 - 12 - Group 4. Detached professional studio: a. Indoor, or combination indoor/outdoor work spaces, not attached to a dwelling unit, for professional, creative, artistic production; to include painting, drawing, sculpture, carving, ceramics and pottery, non-ferrous foundry, welding, brazing, kilns, photography, weaving, plastics, jewelry, gemstones, hand -built fine furniture, clay, wax, glass blowing and cutting, silk screening, stone cutting, set building, and costume production. Does not include presentation or sales to the public. Examples: studio, workroom b. Indoor -only space for composing, choreography, casting, rehearsing, arranging, recording or taping (but not performance before an audience) of music, dance, dramatic or comedic material. Examples: studio, practice room, rehearsal hall, recording room, soundstage, videostage C. May include instruction in the form of apprenticeship, tutoring, or classes not exceeding five students at any one time. d. May include employees (paid or volunteer) not exceeding five employees at any one time. (Performers for type "b" studios shall not be counted as "employees".) e. Must comply with 9.90.060 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. Group 5. Commercial guest lodging and associated uses: includes hotel, motel, and bed and breakfast houses not exceeding 25 rooms, conference rooms with combined seating capacity no greater than 100 persons, limited incidental retail sales of items for the convenience of guests, meals and beverages served to guests. BJ/DOCTB.002 -• 13 - Group 6. Offices: offices conducting business or providing a service, having no retail or wholesale sales, nor repair, nor servicing of goods on -site. Examples: business, insurance, real estate, medical, dental, chiropractic, ophthalmologist, audiology, podiatry, engineer, planner, surveyor, architect, landscape architect, title company, attorney, auto rental (with storage of autos limited to three within the Zone), bank, savings and loan, credit union, loan office, employment agency, library, secretarial and typing service, consultant, tourist information, travel agent, social service agency, bookkeeping, accounting, advertising service, writing service, limousine service (auto storage limited to two within the Zone), answering service, apartment or condo management or rental service, appraiser, office for association or organization, chamber of commerce, counseling, stock brokerage, financial analyst/advisor service, tax service, interior design. Group 7. Services and limited sales within offices: offices providing, in addition to the uses of Group 6, services which necessitate the incidental retail sale or service on -site of goods essential to the service. Examples: optician, clinic, lab in support of other services such as dental, medical, research and testing, hearing aid fitting service, dietician, caterer (not to include on -site production), pharmacy within medical complex. Group 8. Personal services: services with minimal impacts, including on -site retail sales of goods essential to the service, provided not in offices, but in work spaces resembling shops or stores. Does not include sale of motor fuels or servicing of motor vehicles. BJ/DOCTB.002 -• 14 - Examples: barber or beauty shop, blueprint or duplicating service, tailor or alteration shop, cleaning and dyeing, laundry or laundromat, costume design studio, interior decorating service, post office, shoe and leather repair, shoeshine stand, watch or jewelry repair, picture framing or matting shop, package wrapping/packing/sending service, bicycle repair. Group 9. Food service: prepared foods sold for on -site consumption and/or carry -out, indoor and patio service, (no drive-in or drive-thru), no live entertainment, no alcoholic beverages. Examples: restaurant, sandwich shop, delicatessen, cafe, cafeteria, tea room, coffee shop, ice cream shop, yogurt shop, burger shop, pizza shop, ethnic foods, bakery shop, bagel shop, fudge or candy shop, vending machine food, health food bar, caterer with on -site production. Group 1.0. Food service plus other attractions: a. Prepared foods sold for on -site consumption, indoor and patio service (no drive-in, or drive-thru), plus one or more of the following additional features: 1) Alcoholic beverages served for on -site consumption only; 2) Live entertainment indoors. (Entertainment must be recurring or continuing during the evening, or be limited to a capacity of 30 tables. Food service facilities with only one show per evening and exceeding 30 tables are considered "dinner theaters" and fall into Group 11 uses); 3) Live or recorded entertainment outdoors; 4) Dance floor; 5) Recreational accessory uses such as pool or billiard tables, dart boards, coin -operated entertainment arcades, shuffleboard tables; BJ/DOCTB.002 -• 15 - 6) Television screen exceeding 35-inch diagonal measurement. b. Restrictions may be applied with regard to the following: 1) Hours of operation; 2) Noise volumes permitted at the perimeter of the property; 3) Capacity of area for service or entertainment; 4) Size of group providing the entertainment; 5) Acoustic versus electronic amplification. Examples: restaurant, cocktail lounge, bar and grill, night club, cafe, coffee house, pizza with wine and beer. Group 11. Public assembly: indoor assembly and entertainment facilities attracting large numbers and/or having short peak -use hours. Examples: auditorium, theater, dinner theater, ballroom, social hall, community center, club, bowling center, skating rink, large conference center seating more than 100 persons, recreation facility, gymnasium, field house, concert hall. Group 12. Classes: indoor class facilities for education, training, self- improvement, hobby, health, or vocation; all ages. (See 9.90.060 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, paragraph P.) Examples: instruction for art, cooking floral design, crafts, jewelry, leather working, sculpture, pottery, carving, basketry, pet care and grooming, toy making, quilting, weaving, knitting, day care, preschool, kindergarten, personal financial management, general adult education, business training, secretarial skills, drafting, Landscaping, barber and beauty training, dance, music, swimming, scuba, sewing and tailoring, bartending, gardening, nursing, dental hygiene, electronics, small engine repair, home maintenance, creative writing, photography, management, sports and athletics, health, exercise and diet, BJ/DOCTB.002 -• 16 - philosophy and religion, hypnosis, tax preparation, language, child care skills. Group 13. Art display: indoor spaces for presentation (and possible sale) of works of art (painting, drawing, sculpture, carving, paper, fabric, metal, plastic, wood, clay, wax, mixed media, photographic art, handcrafted pottery, handcrafted jewelry, handcrafted glass, handcrafted fine furniture). a. Works of art must be original or limited -edition prints, reproductions, or castings. b. May include accessory art production space, workroom or studio enclosed or attached. C. May permit temporary outdoor display of art works in adjacent pedestrian areas for the enjoyment of pedestrians. Examples: gallery, studio, showroom, museum, art auction room, art consignment shop Group 14. Small goods sales or rental: retail sales and/or rental of "small" goods, i.e., goods which may be carried out by the customer or picked up or delivered by a one -ton pickup truck or smaller vehicle. a. Does not include the sale or servicing of motorized vehicles, structures (assembled or disassembled components), boats, travel trailers, R.Vs, motorhomes, campers, mobile homes, or any merchandise requiring outdoor display because of its size or weight. b. Includes new or used merchandise. C. Does not include lubricants, fluids, filters, belts, repair parts, or accessories for motorized vehicles. d. Includ.es repair and service of any items sold or rented, except that repair does not include dismantling for parts, repair of parts of motorized vehicles, or finishing, painting, refinishing, or repainting of any merchandise. BJ/DOCTB.002 -- 17 - e. Does not include sale of motor fuels. Examples: antiques, appliances, arts supply, baked goods, bicycle sales and rental, books, ceramics, clothing, candy, curios, novelties, food, department store, drug store, dry goods, flowers, meat, poultry, seafood, produce, gifts, hardware, hobby materials, watches, jewelry, liquor, wine and beer, music, newspapers and magazines, notions, pets and supplies, office supplies, shoes, sporting goods, stationery, tobacco, toys, radio, television, telephone, VCR sales and service, video sales and rental, office machines, furniture, lighting, home furnishings, cameras and photographic supplies, craft supplies, sick room, handicapped or prosthetic device sales and rental, athletic and recreation equipment and supplies, luggage and leather items, rental service for items used within the home (e.g., party supplies), bath shop, kitchen shop, bedroom shop, paint, wallpaper, carpet, draperies, blinds, flooring, ceilings, religious materials, formal wear, costume sales and rental, fashion studio, special hobbies or collections for sale or trade, goods produced in or representative of the Coachella Valley, records, tapes, discs, imported goods, cutlery, perfume, soap, candles and other scented products. Group 15. Parking lots: off-street (on- or off -site) parking facilities, with associated pedestrian ways, meeting the development standards of the parking section, Chapter 9.160, and the design standards of the Village. E. Village Commercial Conditional Uses. Some uses are deemed desirable in the Village downtown for the convenience of the market segments listed in 9.90.015, but such uses have impacts which must be mitigated by conditions specific to each proposed use. Such uses shall be limited to the minimum number necessary to provide a convenience to the Village. A Conditional Use Permit granted for one use does not create a precedent for another; on the contrary, it should be considered grounds for declining to grant a second similar Conditional Use Permit. The following uses are permitted by Conditional Use Permit (pursuant to Chapter 9.172) in those Subzones where the uses are listed as permissible in that Subzone: BJ/DOCTB.002 - 18 - 1. Retail sales of motor fuels or bulk pressurized flammable gases. 2. Service and repair of motorized vehicles, limited to personal automobiles, light trucks, and two -wheeled vehicles. 3. Retail sales of lubricants, fluids, filters, belts, repair parts, or accessories for motor vehicles. Such merchandise must be new or factory rebuilt, not used or salvaged. 4. Serving alcoholic beverages for on -site consumption in a food service use not otherwise allowing alcoholic beverages. 5. Providing "additional attractions" (live entertainment or large television, or outdoor entertainment, or a dance floor, or recreational accessory uses) in a food service use not otherwise allowing such uses. 6. Exceeding a stated upper limit for a permitted use, such as a seating capacity for conference facilities exceeding 100 persons, more than 25 rooms in a small hotel, more than five students in a professional studio, and the like. 7. Any use listed as a permitted use for the Village Commercial Zone which, in a particular Subzone, must be conditioned in order to be permitted. 8. Special parking lot designs which do not meet the development standards. Conditional Use Permits for special parking lot designs shall be limited to: a) major projects (i.e., those projects which utilize six or more lots of record and cross an alley); b) special designs which substitute a parking lot for an alley or a street; and c) access and parking off north/south streets. F. Uses Not Permitted. Uses not permitted in any Subzone of the C-V Zone are those uses which have one or more of the following characteristics: 1. Do not serve one or more of the market segments described in PURPOSE (9.90.015). 2. Does not contribute to the support of the themes for the Village, especially the pedestrian emphasis in those Subzones which depend on the pedestrian orientation. BJ/DOCTB.002 -• 19 - 3. Provide goods or services not essential to this location for these markets and would be better provided in another commercial location with less critical thematic requirements. 4. Provides goods of a "large" nature, those requiring land -intensive and/or outside display area (including motorized vehicles, boats, structures, and items which cannot be delivered or picked up by the customer in a vehicle of one -ton capacity or less). 5. Serves motor vehicles primarily, beyond the minimal level deemed desirable for the convenience of the Village. 6. Drive-in or drive-thru uses. 7. Heavy commercial and industrial uses. 8. Major resort functions having more than 50 rooms, having land -intensive recreational facilities such as golf or multiple tennis courts, or other features or impacts out of scale with the Village. 9. Is potentially disruptive to the Village and/or the adjacent residential neighborhoods. 9.90.030 ACCESSORY USES _PERMITTED. An accessory use to a permitted use is allowed, provided the accessory use is established on the same lot or parcel of land, and is incidental to, and consistent with the character of the permitted principal use, including, but not limited to: A. Limited custom or artistic manufacturing, fabricating, processing, packaging, treating and incidental storage related thereto, provided any such activity shall be in the same line of merchandise or service as the trade or service business conducted on the premises and providing any such related activity does not exceed any of the following restrictions: 1. The maximum gross floor area of the building permitted to be devoted to such accessory use shall be 25 percent. 2. The maximum total horsepower of all electric motors used in connection with such accessory use shall be five horsepower. BJ/DOCTB.002 -- 20 - 3. The accessory use shall be so conducted that noise, heat, vibration, dust, odor, glare, and all other objectionable factors shall be reduced to the extent that there will be no annoyance -to persons outside the premises. Such accessory use shall be located not nearer than 50 feet to any residential Zone. 4. Such accessory uses shall be conducted wholly within a completely enclosed building. B. Minor temporary outdoor events. 1. Temporary outdoor events of a "minor" nature, as defined in Chapter 9.216, may be permitted pursuant to that Chapter in the Village Commercial .Zone. 2. Permits may be granted for one-time events, continuous events, periodically recurring events or scheduled repeat events. 3. Permits must be renewed on at least an annual basis. 4. Conditions which help protect the public health, safety, and welfare; and/or support the design, themes, or ambiance of the Village as described in the Village Specific Plan may be attached to such permits. 5. Permits may be withdrawn if conditions are not adhered to by the Applicant. 6. Conditions may be amended if unforeseen problems arise which jeopardize the public's health, safety, or welfare; or fail to comply with the Village Specific Plan or this Chapter. 9.90.040 COMMERCIAL AND MULTI -FAMILY PLOT PLAN REVIEW REQUIRED. All projects which involve construction for, conversion, and/or change of use to any non -single-family detached residential use shall submit for, and comply with, the results of a plot plan review, pursuant to Chapter 9.182. BJ/DOCTB.002 - 21 - 9.90.050 DESIGN REVIEW REQUIRED. All uses of property, construction, reconstruction, exterior remodeling, conversions of use, landscaping, and exterior major maintenance including painting (other than for single-family detached residential which shall follow the SR Zone standards) must comply with the Village Design Standards, contained within the Village Specific Plan and other adopted standards, pursuant to the Design Review Procedure (Chapter 9.183 of this Title). A. In general, the Village Design Standards require compliance and support of three themes: 1. Desert Oasis, expressed in designs consistent with La Quintals historic architectural vernacular. 2. Pedestrian scale and orientation. 3. Arts theme. B. The following factors and characteristics, which affect the appearance of a development, will govern the Planning Commission's evaluation of a design submission: 1. Conformance to the Village Specific Plan. 2. Conformance to ordinances and codes. 3. Logic and functional effectiveness and efficiency of design. 4. Exterior space utilization and treatment. 5. Architectural character. 6. Attractiveness. 7. Material selection. 8. Internal harmony and compatibility with surroundings. 9. Circulation - vehicular and pedestrian. 10. Maintenance aspects. 11. Integration of the arts theme. C. In particular, the Design Review will examine the following for compliance with the Village Specific Plan: 1. Site planning: pedestrian orientation, automobile orientation, setbacks and yards, building orientation, building height and scale, screening, service. 2. Relationships to adjoining buildings and sites. 3. Landscape and treatment of outdoor spaces: choice, maturity, and placement of landscape materials, hardscape, waterscape, uses and arrangements, artistic treatment. BJ/DOCTB.002 -• 22 - 4. Building design and components: general treatment, roofs, walls, windows and openings, doors and doorways, shade features, stairways, chimneys, balconies, gateways, colors, building materials, lighting, accent details. 5. Signs: building signs, other signs: placement, design quality, size, relationship to other design themes. 6. Streetscape: screening, vistas, lighting, street furniture, utilities. 7. Maintenance considerations. 8. Other matters as provided in the Village Specific Plan and other adopted standards. 9.90.060 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. Pursuant to the Village Specific Plan, the following shall be the standards of development in the C-V Zone: A. There is no minimum lot area requirement, unless specifically required by a Subzone classification for a particular area, or another Zone to which compliance is required. However, the smallness of a lot, the lack of available square footage, or an insufficient lot width or depth shall not be an acceptable rationale (in and of itself) for any waiver of minimum requirements of development standards. B. Yard (setback) requirements are set forth for each Subzone. 1. The front setback shall be measured from the ultimate planned right-of-way line. The rear setback shall be measured from the existing rear lot line or from any recorded alley or easement; if the rear line adjoins a street, the rear setback requirement shall be the same as required for a front setback. Each exterior side setback shall be measured from the ultimate planned right-of-way line. 2. The setback line shall be considered a vertical plane from finish grade upward. No solid portion of a structure, eave, facade, decorative element, mechanical equipment, or other feature (other than landscaping) shall penetrate the setback line plane. In the separate Subzones, references to the placement of the building with respect to a setback line shall be interpreted as meaning BJ/DOCTB.002 - 23 - the furthest projection of any solid portion of the building (e.g., eave line or facade, depending on the architectural type of building involved). In the Core and Park Subzones, setbacks will be stated for the structure as a whole, with a further setback requirement applying only to the ground floor. C. All buildings and structures shall not exceed the height specified for a Subzone or referred Zone. D. Automobile storage space shall be provided as required by Chapter 9.160 OFF STREET PARKING, of this Title. E. Roof -mounted mechanical equipment, including restaurant exhaust fans, shall be permitted only on flat roofs, or where it is screened by bona fide architectural elements. Such roof -mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from the ground elevation view to a minimum sight distance of 1,320 feet. All mechanical equipment shall be screened from the view of ground elevations, and from the view of second story windows where possible. F. Architectural treatment and detail shall be carried out completely around structures so that all visible faces are equivalent in appearance. Structures on properties facing two streets, such as at a corner or on through -lot properties, shall provide equivalent displays, display windows, and signage on all street faces. Blank walls shall not be permitted facing exterior lot lines, at the rear of a structure, or facing interior lot lines where the wall will be visible. Interior lot line side walls which do not immediately abut another building's side wall shall be provided architectural enhancement and detail (consistent with building and fire codes) for relief of blank walls. The sides of structures facing alleys shall be given architectural treatment and detail equivalent to street faces. G. Landscaping. Each property on which there is proposed a new or remodeled structure or parking facility shall prepare and submit for design review a landscape plan. Landscaping shall be installed and maintained pursuant to the approved plan. (See VSP, Sections 4.8 and 6.3.1, Table 6-1.) Design standards shall establish a minimum of the site to be landscaped. Effective irrigation systems shall be installed and maintained so that landscaping remains in a healthy growing condition and in compliance with the approved plan. BJ/DOCTB.002 - 24 - H. A minimum 20--foot building setback shall be required on any boundary where the commercial property abuts a residentially -zoned property, except in the C-V-T Subzone where commercial and residential may be set adjacent to each other. Ten feet of the setback shall be landscaped unless a tree screen is included, wherein the landscaping may be reduced to five feet. The balance of the setback may be used for automobile parking, driveways, or landscaping. Block walls, or other appropriate fencing, may also be required. I. Shade structures over parking or pedestrian walkways (including any overhangs) shall be set back at least five feet from any alley, and at least three feet from any property line (unless such structures comply with the requirements of a totally non-combustible structure, in which case the setback from the property line may be zero). J. All outside storage, and all solid waste, loading and servicing areas, shall be screened by structures and/or landscaping and located to minimize noise or odor nuisance. Solid waste areas, if not screened by the building, shall be screened with an opaque six-foot high fence or wall, and shall have an opaque gate. Gates shall not open toward the street. K. Pedestrian walkways shall be paved with materials meeting design standards. Landscaping meeting design standards shall also be provided adjacent to walkways. L. Shade Requirements: 1. Shade for parking or pedestrian walkways shall consist of structural arrangements meeting design standards, providing a range of 50 percent to 75 percent blockage of midday, midsummer sunlight, and/or landscaping materials meeting design standards having the same effect within two years of planting. 2. Shade requirements shall apply to required pedestrian walkways adjacent to, or Connecting to, public streets. The following pedestrian areas need not comply with shade requirements: a. Internal plazas or courtyards. b. That portion of pedestrian walkways which exceed the required dimensions. BJ/DOCTB.002 -• 25 - M. If pedestrian walkways adjacent to commercial uses are utilized for temporary outdoor displays of merchandise as accessory uses, during periods of Village -wide coordinated promotion, or permitted outdoor events, a continuous clear walkway of a minimum four feet in width along the street and into each structure shall be maintained. N. Pedestrian walkways shall be lighted by the adjacent property structures with design -approved lighting fixtures of sufficient output to permit a normally -sighted person to safely utilize the walkways between dusk and dawn. 0. Each property shall be responsible for the walkway easement on its property in terms of landscape maintenance, lighting, safety, and cleanliness. P. All uses shall comply with health, safety, and fire codes. All uses, but especially those with some potential for impacts on adjacent properties, such as studios and classes, shall contain within their own property any nuisance factors such as noise, heat, glare, dust, fumes, particulates, or vibration. Q. Other, more specific development standards for each Subzone which are presented in that Subzone. 9.90.070 SUBZONES. Requirements of the following Subzones shall apply where indicated on the adopted Zoning Map. Each Subzone shall require compliance with the Village Specific Plan, and with all general requirements of the C-V Zone as if it were the Zone in its entirety, and shall also add to the general C-V Zone requirements those more particular requirements of the Subzone. Each Subzone serves a specific purpose as a part of the Village Commercial Zone implementation of the Village Specific Plan. Each Subzone presents a particular pattern of development standards designed to support the individual purposes of the Subzone. Uses are permitted only as specified by group with any further modification necessary for a Subzone. 9.90.071 C-V-C "THE CORE" SUBZONE. A. Purpose. The Core Subzone of the Village is designed to provide the most intense concentration of commercial activity in a predominantly pedestrian environment. BJ/DOCTB.002 - 26 - B. Permitted Uses. Uses generally permitted in the Village Commercial Zone are listed and described in detail in Section 9.90.020. In the C-V-C (Core) Subzone, only certain of these uses are permitted. Permitted uses are listed below by the short title for each group. For a full description and examples, refer to Section 9.90.020. For some groups of uses, modifications or special conditions may be required to ensure the compatibility of the group of uses with other uses within or adjacent to this Subzone. 1. Group 3 Uses: Residential as a secondary use. 2. Group 4 Uses: Detached professional studios. 3. Group 6 Uses: Offices. 4. Group 7 Uses: Services and limited sales within offices. 5. Group 8 Uses: Personal services. 6. Group 9 Uses: Food service. 7. Group 10 Uses: Food service plus other attractions. 8. Group 11 Uses: Public assembly. 9. Group 12 Uses: Classes. 10. Group 13 Uses: Art display. 11. Group 14 Uses: Small goods sales or rental. 12. Group 15 Uses: Parking lots. C. Accessory Uses :Permitted. In addition to the accessory uses permitted as described in Section 9.90.030, in the Core Subzone the following accessory uses shall be permitted: 1. Outdoor displays, sales, service, and minor entertainment; provided that: a. Merchandise displayed or sold and services are permitted uses in the Core Subzone; b. Sales and service are conducted by entities having a valid, current La Quinta business license; C. Minor entertainment is provided by groups of five or fewer performers, without electronic amplification, performances having a duration of no more than 15 minutes in any one location or a 50-foot radius, the hours of minor entertainment falling between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.; BJ/DOCTB.002 - 27 - d. All such outdoor displays, sales, service, or minor entertainment takes place on private property with the written consent of the owner or agent of the property; e. No display, sales, service, or minor entertainment blocks the required pedestrian walkways; a clear area of a minimum width of four feet shall be left adjacent to the street and to each building entry or exit; f. All booths, stalls, carts, or other equipment for outdoor display, sales, service, or minor entertainment at the close of business each day shall be removed or immobilized and secured so as to prevent it from becoming a public safety hazard, nuisance, or a security risk; and, g. The operation of outdoor display, sales, service, or minor entertainment shall be conducted in such a fashion that it does not constitute a threat to the health, safety, or welfare of the public, or become a recurring public nuisance. D. Conditional Uses. By Conditional Use Permit, pursuant to Chapter 9.172, in the Core Subzone, the following may be permitted: 1. Retail sales of motor fuels or bulk pressurized flammable gases by means of transfer to a customer's approved container. 2. Service and repair of motorized vehicles, limited to personal automobiles, light trucks, or two -wheeled vehicles. 3. Retail sales of lubricants, fluids, filters, belts, repair parts, or accessories (new or factory -rebuilt only) for motorized vehicles, provided that, on the same parcel, motor fuels are sold and/or service and repair of motorized vehicles is offered. 4. Exceeding a stated upper limit for a permitted use. 5. Special parking lot designs not meeting development standards. BJ/DOCTB.002 -- 28 - E. Development Standards. Pursuant to the Village Specific Plan, in addition to the general development standards contained in Section 9.90.060 for the C-V Zone,, within the C-V-C Subzone, the following particular development standards shall apply: 1. Setbacks (See VSP Sections 4.8.2 and 6.1.3 for illustrations): a. Front setbacks in the Core Subzone shall comply with one of the following standards: (1) The structure's front shall extend to the front property line, with 10 feet of ground floor depth left open and reserved as a clear pedestrian walkway easement, covered with a second story, balcony, or shade structure; OR, (2) The structure's front shall be set back at least 10 feet from the front property line for a pedestrian walkway easement, shaded by landscaping, or with a further setback of the ground floor at least 10 additional feet to achieve either structurally -shaded space, or a landscaped area, or a fountain, or an art display area, or a patio or courtyard, or a combination; OR, (3) A combination of (1) and (2) above, to achieve variety and interesting pedestrian areas. b. Rear setbacks shall comply with the following standards: (1) For parcels fronting on Calle Tampico, Avenida La Fonda, and Calle Estado, the structure's rear shall extend no closer than (a) five feet from the rear property line, with the ground floor set back an additional 20 feet, over which may extend a second story, or balcony, or a shade structure to provide a shaded parking area; or BJ/DOCTB.002 -• 29 - (b) a total structural setback of at least 25 feet from the rear property line, with shade provided to any parking by landscaping; or (c) a combination of the two; (2) For parcels fronting on Avenida Bermudas and Desert Club Drive, the structure's rear shall extend no closer than 20 feet from the rear property line, except that approved parking shade structures may extend to within three feet of any property line. C. Side setbacks shall be zero for interior lot lines, and for exterior (corner or through -lot) lot lines, setbacks shall be the same as for front setbacks. 2. Building separations and transitions. In the C-V-C Subzone, the intent is to integrate adjacent buildings and to eliminate separations between the sides of buildings whenever possible. Structural design, roof lines, eaves, side walls, placement with respect to side property lines, transitions between buildings and similar matters will be determined by design review on a case -by -case basis. (See VSP Section 6.2 for discussion, and throughout for illustrations.) 3. Building height. In order to preserve the pedestrian scale of development in the Core Subzone of the C-V Zone, a height limitation of 35 feet shall apply to the general mass of structures, although specific features of less than 15 percent of the horizontal area of the structure may exceed that limit to a maximum height of 50 feet. 4. Parking. a. In order to preserve the pedestrian orientation of the Core Subzone, parking shall not be placed on -site in the front of structures, nor on -site on the sides of structures facing east/west streets. On -site parking shall generally be placed. off alleys and in the rear of structures where possible. (See VSP Sections 4.6.3 and 6.7 for discussion and illustrations.) BJ/DOCTB.002 -• 30 - b. On -•site parking for uses in the C-V-C Subzone shall provide a minimum of 25 percent of the required off-street parking as specified by Section 9.160 OFF-STREET PARKING. The remaining 75 percent required off-street parking may be provided on -site or off -site, pursuant to Section 9.160. C. At least 50 percent of all parking shall be shaded. 5. Servicing. In order to preserve the pedestrian orientation of the Core Subzone, all servicing, loading, and solid waste collection shall take place off-street, away from pedestrian ways, generally in bays provided off the alleys or in screened, internal, rear spaces if alleys are not available. 6. Pedestrian provisions. (See VSP Section 6.1.1 and following sections, and Figure 4-7.) a. Along the street faces of each lot, a clear pedestrian walkway easement shall be provided, a minimum 10 feet in width, either adjacent to the property line, or set back sufficient distance to offset for the depth of pillars, arches, and other supports for shade structures or second -story overhangs, or the depth of street -side landscaped areas. On north/south streets, where sufficient room within the right-of-way is available for the 10-foot walkway, the walkway may be established within the right-of-way, or it may meander between right-of-way and easement across private property behind the right-of-way line. b. Mid -block pedestrian easements, generally north/south in alignment, (minimum 10-foot widths) (no more than two per block face) may also be permitted. C. Adjacent to east/west streets, at least 50 percent of the area of each pedestrian walkway shall be shaded. d. On the west side of Desert Club and on both sides of Bermudas, at least 50 percent of the lot width shall provide shade for the full depth of the pedestrian walkway. BJ/DOCTB.002 - 31 - e. Mid -block pedestrian walkways shall be shaded for no less than 50 percent of their area. f. Displays, display windows, entryways, and signage shall be designed to be primarily visible for pedestrian traffic. g. Because parking will be offered off alleys, and because north/south pedestrian walkways along streets or mid -block will cross alleys, alleys shall be considered potential pedestrian walkways. Displays, display windows, entryways, signage, lighting, landscaping, and architectural detailing shall be provided on the alley side of structures along alleys. 7. Signage. Signs in the Core Subzone of the C-V Zone shall be pedestrian in scale and orientation. All signs shall comply with Chapter 9.212 SIGN REGULATIONS, except that more restrictive provisions of the Design Review Standards for the Village shall apply. (See VSP Sections 4.8.7 and 6.5.) 8. Vehicular Access. No direct access to properties shall be permitted from Calle Tampico. No direct access to properties shall be permitted from Avenida Bermudas within the first 200 feet from the right-of-way line at the intersection with Calle Tampico. 9.90.072 C-V-P "THE PARK" SUBZONE A. Purpose. The Park Subzone of the Village is meant to provide a medium intensity clustering of commercial offices, eating places, and some residential on the north and south sides of La Quinta Park. A pedestrian emphasis applies to the Park Subzone. B. Permitted Uses. Uses generally permitted in the Village Commercial Zone are listed and described in detail in Section, 9.90.020 PERMITTED USES. In the C-V-P (Park) Subzone, only certain of these uses are permitted. Permitted uses are listed below by the short title for each group. For a full description and examples, refer to Section 9.90.020. For some groups of uses, modifications or special conditions may be required to ensure the compatibility of the group of uses with other uses within or adjacent to this Subzone. BJ/DOCTB.002 -• 32 - 1. Group 3 Uses: Residential as a secondary use. 2. Group 4 Uses: Detached professional studios. 3. Group 6 Uses: Offices. 4. Group 7 Uses: Services and limited sales within offices. 5. Group 8 Uses: Personal services. 6. Group 9 Uses: Food service. 7. Group 12 Uses: Classes. 8. Group 13 Uses: Art display. 9. Group 14 Uses: Small goods sales or rental. 10. Group 15 Uses: Parking lots - private lots, on -site only; off -site lots only if in public ownership and operation. C. Accessory Uses. In addition to the accessory uses permitted as described in Section 9.90.030, in the Park Subzone the following accessory uses shall be permitted: 1. Outdoor display and sales of original or limited -edition reproductions of art works; provided that: a. All such outdoor displays and sales take place on private property with the written consent of the owner or agent of the property (art shows on public property will require an Outdoor Temporary Minor Event Permit, pursuant to Chapter 9.216); and, b. Sales of art works are conducted by entities having a valid, current La Quinta business license or the proceeds of the outdoor sales benefit a charitable, tax-exempt institution and related City requirements for solicitation have been complied with. C. No display or sales of art works blocks the required pedestrian walkways; a clear area of a minimum width of four feet shall be left adjacent to the street and to each building entry or exit; and, d. All booths, stalls, carts, or other equipment for outdoor display and sales of art works, at the close of each business day, shall be removed or immobilized and secured so as to prevent it from becoming a public safety hazard, nuisance, or a security risk. BJ/DOCTB.002 -• 33 - e. The operation of outdoor display and sales of art works shall be conducted in such a fashion that it does not constitute a threat to the health, safety, or welfare of the public, or become a recurring public nuisance. D. Conditional Uses. By Conditional Use Permit, pursuant to Chapter 9.172, in the Park Subzone, the following may be permitted: 1. Group 10 Uses: Food service plus other attractions. 2. Exceeding a stated upper limit for a permitted use. 3. Special parking lot designs which do not meet development standards. E. Development Standards. Pursuant to the Village Specific Plan, in addition to the general development standards contained in Section 9.90.060 for the C-V Zone, within the C-V-P Subzone, the following particular development standards shall apply: 1. Setbacks. (See VSP Sections 4.8.2 and 6.1.3 for illustrations.) a. In the Park Subzone, the structure's front shall extend to the front property line, with 10 feet of ground floor left open and reserved as a clear pedestrian walkway easement, covered with a second story, balcony, or shade structure; or b. The structure's front shall be set back 10 feet from the front property line for a clear pedestrian walkway easement, shaded by landscaping, or with a further setback of the ground floor at least 10 additional feet to achieve either structurally- shaded space, or a landscaped area, or a fountain, or an art display area, or a patio, or a courtyard, or a combination; or C. A combination of 1. and 2., above, to achieve variety and interesting pedestrian areas. BJ/DOCTB.002 34 - d. Rear setbacks shall comply with the following standards: (1) The structure's rear shall extend no closer than five feet from the rear property line, with the ground floor set back an additional 20 feet, over which may extend a second story, a balcony, or a shade structure to provide a shaded parking area; or (2) A total structural setback of at least 25 feet from the rear property line, with shade provided to any parking by landscaping; or (3) A combination of Paragraphs (1) and (2)• (4) Lots with frontage (or "rear frontage") on either Eisenhower Drive or Avenida Navarro shall treat such frontage as if it were a front. e. Side setbacks shall be zero for interior lot lines, and for exterior (corner or through -lot) lot lines, the setbacks shall be the same as for front setbacks. 2. Building Separations and Transitions. In the C-V-P Subzone, the intent is to integrate adjacent buildings and to eliminate Separations between the sides of buildings whenever possible. Structural design, roof lines, eaves, side walls, placement with respect to side property lines, transitions between buildings, and similar matters will be determined by design review on a case -by -case basis. (See VSP Section 6.2 for discussion, and throughout for illustrations.) 3. Building Height. In order to preserve the pedestrian scale of development in the Park Subzone of the C-V Zone, a height limitation of 30 feet shall apply to the general mass of structures, although specific features of less than 15 percent of the horizontal area of the structure may exceed that limit to a maximum height of 40 feet. EJ/DOCTB.002 - 35 - 4. Parking. a. In order to preserve the pedestrian orientation of the Park Subzone, parking shall not be placed on -site on the fronts or sides of structures. On -site parking shall generally be placed in the rear of parcels. (See VSP Sections 4.6.3 and 6.7, and Figures 4-5 and 4-12, for discussion and illustrations.) b. On -site parking in the C-V-P Subzone shall provide a minimum of 75 percent of the required off-street parking for the uses, as specified by Section 9.160 OFF-STREET PARKING. The remaining 25 percent required off-street parking may be provided on -site or off -site, pursuant to Section 9.160. C. At least 50 percent of all parking shall be shaded. 5. Servicing. In order to preserve the pedestrian orientation of the Park Subzone, all servicing, loading, and solid waste collection shall take place off-street at the rear of properties, away from pedestrian ways, generally in screened bays provided off alleys, parking areas, or in screened internal spaces if alleys are not available. 6. Pedestrian provisions. (See VSP Section 6.1.1 and following Sections and Figure 4-7.) a. Along the street faces of each lot, a pedestrian walkway easement shall be provided, a minimum 10 feet in width, either adjacent to the property line, or set back sufficient distance to offset for the depth of pillars, arches, and other supports for shade structures or second -story overhangs, or the depth of street -side landscaped areas. Where there is sufficient room within the right-of-way for the walkway, it may be provided in the right-of-way, or it may meander between the right-of-way and a pedestrian easement. b. Mid -block pedestrian easements with generally north/south alignments (minimum 10-foot widths) (no more than one per block face) may also be permitted. BJ/DOCTB.002 - 36 - c. At least 50 percent of the area of each walkway on east/west streets shall be shaded. d. On north/south streets, at least 50 percent of the lot width shall be shaded for the full depth of the pedestrian walkway. e. Mid --block pedestrian walkways shall be shaded for no less than 50 percent of their area. f. Displays, display windows, entryways, and signage shall be designed to be primarily visible for pedestrian traffic. g. Because the Park Subzone is surrounded by residential uses, and because parking will be provided on both sides of structures, all visible sides of each structure shall be considered a potential pedestrian approach. Displays, display windows, entryways, signage, lighting, landscaping, and architectural treatment shall be provided on all visible sides of each structure. 7. Signage. Signs in the Park Subzone of the C-V Zone shall be pedestrian in scale and orientation. All signs shall comply with Chapter 9.212 SIGN REGULATIONS, except that more restrictive provisions of the Design Standards for the Village shall apply. (See VSP Sections 4.8.7 and 6.5.) 9.90.073 C-V-S "SOUTH" SUBZONE A. Purpose. The South Subzone of the Village is meant to provide a more suburban area of the Village for commercial offices, eating places, galleries, residences, bed and breakfast facilities, and small hotels in an atmosphere of narrow streets and unique landscaping. B. Permitted Uses. Uses generally permitted in the Village Commercial Zone are listed and described in detail in Section 9.90.020. In the C-V-S (South) Subzone, only certain of these uses are permitted. Permitted uses are listed below by the short title for each group. For a full description and examples, refer to Section 9.90.020. For some BJ/DOCTB.002 -• 37 - groups of uses, modifications or special conditions may be required to ensure the compatibility of the group of uses with other uses within or adjacent to this Subzone. 1. Group 3 Uses: Residential as a secondary use. May be placed beside, as well as above or behind, the primary use. 2. Group 4 Uses: Detached professional studios. 3. Group 5 Uses: Commercial guest lodging and associated uses. 4. Group 6 Uses: Offices. 5. Group 7 Uses: Services and limited sales within offices. 6. Group 9 Uses: Food service. 7. Group 10 Uses: Food service plus other attractions. 8. Group 12 Uses: Classes. 9. Group 13 Uses: Art display. 10. Group 15 Uses: Parking lots. C. Accessory Uses Permitted. Accessory uses in the South Subzone shall be as described in Section 9.90.030. D. Conditional Uses. By Conditional Use Permit, pursuant to Chapter 9.172, in the South Subzone, the following may be permitted: 1. Continuation of existing (but not new construction of) Group 1 Uses: single -family -detached residential as the primary use. 2. Exceeding a stated upper limit for a permitted use. E. Development Standards. Pursuant to the Village Specific Plan, in addition to the general development standards contained in Section 9.90.060 for the C-V Zone, within the C-V-S Subzone, the following particular development standards shall apply: 1. Setbacks (See VSP Sections 4.8.2 and 6.1.3 for illustrations). Setbacks in the South Subzone shall be as follows: a. Front: 20 feet b. Internal Side Yard: 5 feet C. External Side Yard: 10 feet BJ/DOCTB.002 - 38 - d. Rear Yard: 20 feet, except for properties on the north side of Cadiz which take rear access off the alley between Calle Cadiz and Calle Estado, which shall maintain a 25-foot setback on the ground floor, as in the Core Subzone. 2. Building separations on the same property in the South Subzone shall be a minimum of 10 feet. 3. Building height. In order to preserve the suburban atmosphere of the South Subzone of the C-V Zone, structures shall be limited to a single story and a maximum height of 20 feet. Where a greater height enhances the design and is compatible with neighboring properties, exceptions up to two stories and up to a maximum height of 30 feet for structures may be granted by the Planning Commission. 4. Parking. In order to preserve the suburban and landscaped atmosphere of the South Subzone, parking shall adhere to the following standards (see VSP Sections 4.6.3 and 6.7 for discussion and illustrations): a. On -site parking in the C-V-S Subzone shall provide a minimum of 100 percent of the required off-street parking for the uses as specified by Section 9.160 OFF-STREET PARKING. An exception may be made by the Planning Commission for corner properties down to a minimum of 75 percent of required parking on -site. The remainder of the required parking must be provided off -site, pursuant to Section 9.160. b. Parking shall be placed at the rear and side of the structure. Side parking areas shall be set back from any exterior side property lines at least 10 feet, and shall be no further forward than the front setback line. All parking shall be adequately screened from public right-of-way views. Properties on the north side of Cadiz may take access from and provide parking adjacent to the alley to the north, observing the five-foot setback required in the Core Subzone. BJ/DOCTB.002 - 39 - C. At least 50 percent of all parking shall be shaded. d. Joint -use driveways for adjacent lots are encouraged. 5. Servicing. In order to preserve the suburban and landscaped atmosphere of the South Subzone, all servicing, loading, and solid waste collection shall take place on -site (off-street), and, if possible, away from front- visible areas, generally to the rear of structures in screened areas. Where servicing and loading must take place in visible locations, such activities shall be conducted between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and between 4:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. 6. Pedestrian provisions. (See VSP Section 6.1.1 and following Sections and Figure 4-7.) a. In the South Subzone, the intent of pedestrian provisions is different from other Subzones. North/south walkways along Bermudas and Desert Club and north/south mid -block walkways function to link pedestrian movements from the Core to the South areas. However, east/west walkways are not intended to foster pedestrian circulation adjacent to the streets. Rather, a series of separate, non- continuous links from property to property shall provide a meandering pedestrian route away from street side. b. On north/south streets, along the street faces of each lot, a pedestrian walkway easement shall be provided, a minimum six feet in width, either adjacent to the property line, or set back sufficient distance to offset for the depth of landscaped areas. If sufficient space is available, the walkway may be provided in the right-of-way, or meander between the right-of-way and a walkway easement. C. Mid -•block pedestrian easements running north/south (minimum six-foot widths) may also be permitted. BJ/DOCTB.002 - 40 - d. On east/west streets, each property shall provide a pedestrian walkway easement from its structural entrance to each adjacent side property, driveway, or to a north/south walkway. Walkways shall be placed so that at no point do they come closer than four feet from the edge of the street, to discourage on -street parking or unloading. The point at which the walkway easement meets the side property line shall be set back from the ultimate right-of-way line by a minimum of 10 feet (measured to the edge of the easement nearest the street). Adjacent properties shall coordinate the placement of walkway easements so that they relate where they meet at the property line. Walkways shall be a minimum of four feet in width. e. Pedestrian walkways on east/west streets, mid -block, and on the west side of Desert Club and the east side of Bermudas shall be shaded for no less than 50 percent of their area by approved landscaping material providing a range from 50 to 75 percent blockage of direct overhead sunlight at mid -summer, mid -day within ten years of planting. 7. Landscaping. (See VSP Sections 4.8 and 6.3.1, and Table 6-1.) a. The design theme for the landscaping in the C-V-S "South" Subzone is a continuation, to its maximum design potential, of the mature landscaping already established. The landscaping focus is the skyline. Large trees with high canopies (in excess of 30 feet in height), providing lacy shade, shall be the dominant features. b. The front half of each lot (plus for corner or through -lots, the half lot facing the exterior side), less the area covered by structures, parking lot, and walkways, shall be intensely landscaped. Emphasis shall be placed on tall shade -producing materials, with appropriate ground covers and intermediate height materials in scale with the structures, as specified for this Subzone by the design standards in the Village Specific Plan. BJ/DOCTB.002 - 41 - 8. Signage. Signs in the South Subzone of the C-V Zone shall be scaled and oriented to the view of automobile traffic traveling at suburban --lane velocities. All signs shall comply with Chapter 9.212 SIGN REGULATIONS, except that more restrictive provisions of the Design Standards for the Village shall apply. (See VSP Sections 4.8.7 and 6.5.) 9.90.074 C-V-N "NORTH" SUBZONE A. Purpose. The North Subzone of the Village is meant to provide an area for commercial offices in an automobile -oriented setting. B. Permitted Uses. Uses generally permitted in the Village Commercial Zone are listed and described in detail in Section 9.90.020. In the C-V-N (North) Subzone, only certain of these uses are permitted. Permitted uses are listed below by the short title for each group. For a full description and examples, refer to Section 9.90.020 PERMITTED USES. For some groups of uses, modifications or special conditions may be required to ensure the compatibility of the group of uses with other uses within or adjacent to this Subzone. 1. Group 6 Uses: Offices. 2. Group 7 Uses: Services and limited sales within offices. 3. Group 15 Uses: Parking lots (on -site only). C. Accessory Uses Permitted. Accessory uses in the North Subzone shall be as described in Section 9.90.030. D. Conditional Uses. By Conditional Use Permit, pursuant to Chapter 9.172, in the North Subzone, the following may be permitted: 1. Group 4 Uses: Detached professional studios; 2. Group 8 Uses: Personal services; 3. Group 9 Uses: Food service, indoor service only; 4. Group 10 Uses: Food service plus other attractions; 5. Group 11 Uses: Public assembly; 6. Group 12 Uses: Classes; 7. Group 13 Uses: Art display; 8. Group 14 Uses: Small goods sales or rental; 9. Group 16 Uses: Retail sales of fuels, lubricants, and fluids for motor vehicles, provided that lubricants and fluids are sold where fuels are also sold. BJ/DOCTB.002 - 42 - E. Development Standards. Pursuant to the Village Specific Plan, in addition to the general development standards contained in Section 9.90.060 for the C-V Zone, within the C-V-N Subzone, the following particular development standards shall apply (see VSP, especially Figure 4-8): 1. Setbacks. In the C-V-N Subzone, front, rear, and side setbacks shall be 25 feet. 2. Building separations. In the C-V-N Subzone, buildings on the same property shall be separated by a minimum of 20 feet. 3. Building height. A height limitation of 35 feet shall apply to the general mass of structures, although specific features of less than 15 percent of the horizontal area of the structure may exceed that limit to a maximum height of 40 feet. 4. Parking. The orientation of the North Subzone is toward the automobile. (See VSP Sections 4.6.3 and 6.7 for discussion and illustrations.) a. On -site parking in the C-V-N Subzone shall provide a minimum of 100 percent of the required off-street parking for the uses as specified by Section 9.160 OFF-STREET PARKING. Parking may be arranged and placed in any locations on -site which meet design standards of Section 9.160, provided that peripheral screening is installed and maintained as required. b. At least 50 percent of all parking shall be shaded. 5. Servicing. All servicing, loading, and solid waste collection shall take place on -site in screened locations which do not interfere with parking, maneuvering, or fire lanes. 6. Pedestrian ;provisions. a. Along the street faces of Calle Tampico, Eisenhower Drive, and any extensions of Avenida Bermudas and Desert Club Drive, a pedestrian walkway shall be provided, a minimum six feet in width. The walkway shall be placed either in the right-of-way between the pavement edge and the ultimate right-of-way line (if BJ/DOCTB.002 - 43 - space permits); or on an easement on the parcel adjacent to the property line or set back sufficient distance to offset for the depth of landscaped areas; or a combination of both; or meandering across the ultimate right-of-way line, utilizing both right-of-way and walkway easements. b. Pedestrian walkways on north/south streets shall be shaded for no less than 25 percent of their area. C. On -site pedestrian walkways shall be provided for parking areas which are more than 65 feet removed from the structure requiring the parking. Walkways shall connect with the nearest sidewalk leading to the entrance(s) to the structure. Walkways whose combined length from parking area to the entrance or a shade structure exceeds 100 feet shall be shaded for 50 percent of their area. 7. Landscaping. The major emphasis in the North Subzone shall be for shade and screening for parking areas and associated pedestrian walkways. (See VSP Sections 4.8 and 6.3.1, and Table 6-1.) 8. Signage. Signs in the North Subzone shall focus on commercial center or complex identification, oriented to views from automobile traffic. Internal site signage shall be scaled appropriately to its purpose and function. Building identification shall be oriented to parking lot access. Uses within buildings shall be provided with pedestrian directories. It is not intended that all occupants of the C-V-N Subzone have equal signage exposure to the public right-of-way. All signs shall comply with Chapter 9.212 SIGN REGULATIONS, except that more restrictive provisions of the Design Standards for the Village shall apply. (See VSP Sections 4.8.7 and 6.5.) 9. Vehicular access to properties. a. From Calle Tampico: Additional access points from Calle Tampico shall be a minimum of 330 feet removed from the right-of-way line of the intersections with Eisenhower Drive and Avenida Bermudas, and line up with an existing BJ/DOCTB.002 - 44 - street if possible. No additional direct access points shall be permitted between Avenida Bermudas and Desert Club Drive. Properties in this block shall take access off extensions of Bermudas or Desert Club at a point no less than 200 feet north of the Calle Tampico right-of-way line. b. From Eisenhower: Access points from Eisenhower Drive shall be no less than 330 feet north of the Calle Tampico right-of-way line. 9.90.080 C-V-T "TAMPICO" SUBZONE. A. Purpose. The Tampico subzone of the Village is meant to provide an area of 14Urban Mix" wherein both high density residential and commercial uses along Tampico (and perhaps elsewhere within the area -especially on the eastern edge close to the "Core" Subzone) across from the future commercial area to the north of Tampico. A second purpose is to create a setting wherein affordable housing units may be created for housing seniors and employees of the Village areas. B. Permitted Uses. Uses generally permitted in the Village Commercial Zone are listed and described in detail in Section 9.90.020. In the C-V-T (Tampico) Subzone, only certain of these uses are permitted (primarily because of the intermixture of commercial and residential uses). Permitted uses are listed below by the short title for each group. For a full description and examples, refer to Section 9.90.020, Permitted Uses. For some groups of uses, modifications or special conditions may be required to ensure the compatibility of the group of uses with other uses within or adjacent to this Subzone. 1. Group 2. Multi -family as the primary use. 2. Group 3. Residential as a secondary use. 3. Group 4. Detached professional studio, provided that noise and other nuisance factors do not disturb adjacent residents. 4. Group 6. offices. 5. Group 7. Services and limited sales within offices. 6. Group 8. Personal services. 7. Group 9. Food service, provided that no cooking takes place on -site. 8. Group 12. Classes 9. Group 13. Art Display. BJ/DOCTB.002 - 45 - 10. Group 14. Small goods sales or rental. 11. Group 15. Parking lots --private lots, on -site only; off -site lots only if in public ownership and operation. C. Accessory Uses. In addition to the accessory uses permitted as described in Section 9.90.030, in the Tampico Subzone the following accessory uses shall be permitted: 1. Outdoor display and sales of original or limited• -edition reproductions of ark works; provided that: a. All such outdoor displays and sales take place on private property with the written consent of the owner or agent of the property (art shows on public property will require an outdoor temporary minor event permit, pursuant to Chapter 9.216); and, b. Sales of art works are conducted by entities having a valid, current La Quinta business license or the proceeds of the outdoor sales benefit a charitable, tax-exempt institution and related City requirements for solicitation have been complied with. C. No display or sales of art works blocks the required pedestrian walkways; a clear area of a minimum width of four feet shall be left adjacent to the street and to each building entry or exit; and, d. All booths, stalls, carts, or other equipment for outdoor display and sales of art works, at the close of each business day, shall be removed or immobilized and secured so as to prevent it from becoming a public safety hazard, nuisance, or a security risk. e. The operation of outdoor display and sales of art works shall be conducted in such a fashion that it does not constitute a threat to the health, safety, or welfare of the public, or become a recurring public nuisance. D. Conditional Uses. By conditional use permit, pursuant to Chapter 9.172, in the Tampico Subzone, the following may be permitted: BJ/DOCTB.002 - 46 - 1. Exceeding a stated upper limit for a permitted use; 2. Special parking lot designs which do not meet development standards. E. Development Standards. Pursuant to the Village Specific Plan, in addition to the general development standards contained in Section 9.90.060 for the C-V Zone, within the C-V-T Subzone, the following particular development standards shall apply: 1. Setbacks. a. In the Tampico Subzone, the structures ground floor shall be setback 35-feet from the front property line. Over this area, the second story may extend to the property line with a structure, porch, balcony or shade structure. b. The rear setback shall be five feet from the rear property line for a public utility easement. C. Interior side setbacks may extend to the property line so long as Fire Code compliance is met, or the structure may be setback at least 10-feet. Exterior side setbacks may extend to the property line. 2. Building separations and Transitions. In the C-V-T Subzone, the intent is to integrate adjacent buildings and to eliminate separations between the sides of buildings whenever possible. Structural design, roof lines, eaves, sidewalls, placement with respect to side property lines, transitions between buildings, and similar matters will be determined by design review on a case -by -case basis. (See VSP Section 6.2 for discussion, and throughout for illustrations.) 3. Building Height. Structures shall be two-story. In order to preserve the pedestrial scale of development in the Tampico Subzone of the C-V Zone, a height limitation of thirty-five feet shall apply to the general mass of structures, although specific features of less than fifteen percent of the horizontal area of the structure may exceed that limit to a maximum height of forty feet. BJ/DOCTB.002 - 47 - 4. Parking. In keeping with the pattern already established in the Tampico Subzone, parking shall occur in the front of structures, within the thirty-five foot setback (five feet being reserved for building access in the form of walks). Separate parking lots may also be established. If affordable senior housing occupies the second story, special discounts in parking spaces will be negotiated. 5. Servicing. Servicing of commercial establishments will take place in the front of the structure on street. Solid waste collection shall -take place in front of the structures in screened enclosures. Exposed trash barrels (except for SFR) are not permitted. 6. Pedestrian provisions. A sidewalk within and along the edge of the right-of-way shall provide pedestrian access. 7. Landscaping. Landscaping shall consist of a minimum of palm trees planted along side the sidewalk (inside the property), placed every 20-25-feet. Other landscaping shall be used around the building in non -covered areas, to be determined by the design review process. 8. Walls. Walls or other screening of parking is not required between commercial parking lots and residentially zoned or used properties. Berms with planting are preferable. 9. Signage. Signs in the Tampico Subzone shall be pedestrian in scale and orientation. All signs shall comply with Chapter 9.212, Sign Regulations, except that more restrictive provisions of the design standards for the Village shall apply. (See V.S.P. Sections 4.8.7 and 6.5.) 10. Access. No driveways or alleys shall enter onto Calle Tampico. All access to property shall be from the north/south streets. BJ/D�OCTB.002 - 48 - .90.085 USE TABLE VILLAGE COMMERCIAL VILLAGE SE GROUPS SUBZONES RESIDENTIAL Core Park South North Tampico R.V. C P S N T SFD detached as the primary CUP X MFR as the primary use X X Residential as secondary use X X X X Detached profes- sional studio X X X CUP X Commercial guest lodging and associated uses X Offices X X X X X Services and limited sales within offices X X X X X Personal services X X CUP X Food service X X X X X limited 0. Food service plus other attractions X CUP X CUP 1. Public assembly X CUP 2. Classes X X X CUP x 3. Aria display X X X CUP X CUP 4. Small goods sales or rental X X CUP X CUP 5. Parking lots X X X X X CUP BJ/DOCTB.002 - 49 - ONDITIONAL USES Retail Sales of Motor Fuels CUP CUP Retail Sales of Lubricants, Fluids, Minor Automobile and Light Truck Parks CUP Minor Service and Repair of Automobiles and Light Trucks CUP BJ/DOCTB.002 - 50 - E N V I R O N M E N T A L A S S E S S M E N T EA 89-132 C=ENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 89-025 SPECIFIC PLAN 87-009, AMENDMENT NO. 2 ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 89-007 CHANGE OF ZONE 89-040 MR/DOCWN.012 case No. GPff f39'oZ.s CITY OF Lk_.QUIN'rA Date Received _ A / PLANNING i DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 78-105 CALLE ESTADO LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 of n+�o KSV-Iit1VMAL INFOFYATION FORM Please complete Paste I sad II of this font and provide ALL of the additional materials requested in Part III. Failus® to do so flame dales the _review and_�rocass of your project. If you are unable to provide the lnformation, or you need assistance, please feel free to contact the Environmantal Quality Section of the Planning Department at (619) 564-2246. PART I. General I or-sation 1. What is the total acreage involved? - N/ (t y0 1114-s 1t1l L 2. Is there a pruvi.ous application filed for the same site? YES N0� If "feel, provide Case Number. Also provide the Environmental Assesament Number, if knows, and Environmental Impact Report lumber, if applicable. Case No. _(Parcel Map, Zone Change, Etc.) EA No. - --_,-, (it 'MOI-a) SIR No. _.. �m _. a (if applicable) PART II. Existing Conditions 1. Project site Warea: covg/LS 11A-YZ d'av5 � OG4 �£ 5 ��. iN / ry (t Y0 Al Size of property-�Sq.Ft. and acreage) 2. Existing use of the project site: 3. basting use on adjacent properties: (Example: North, Shopping Center; Scuth, Single FSmiltiy Dwellings; East, Vacant, etc.) A�21�'vG vss_5 v� �fSiO�ri7� Gam.-s�2c/�t2� 4. O:te topoe-aphy (describe): (If any portion of the site exceeds+5% slope, attach a topographic display of the proposal site; if less than 5% slope, please provide elevations at corners of site) _...Ltc�� - Vf _ms•�`� y' ru�2 o,�£�i- /�,z£ G �.-c�iz�- � y Grp 5. Grading (Estivate number of cubic yards of dirt being moved): 6. Are there ary natural or man-made drainage channel areas through or adjacent to the property? No ZesZC (If yes, submit a display of such drainage channel areas.) Describe the disposition of these channels/areas should the proposal be implemented. e. G2- Ems. __.v!*�af2 9t H p nw f/15 E so•K� .4,c Tu E S✓13�� - 7. Are there a:q Imown archaeological finds near or on the proposed site? No-2�. TOI 8. Describe any cultural or scenic aspects of the project site: 9. Describe existing site vegetation and their proposed disposition should the proposal be approved: (If any significant plant materials, e.g., mature trees, exist on the site, a Site Plan that illustrates their nur`,er, type, size and MKIRMMAL INFORMATION FORM, City of La Wnta 10. Describe accessibility of proposal site to the following utilities; gas, water and electricity. (If proposal site does not have i=adiate access, further deecribe necessary extension of services and provide a gr'lphic display, 8P x 11" that indicates their present location in reference to the subject site): CX--T- 11. Additional coraments you may wish to supply regarding your project. (Attach an Additional Sheet if necessary) lZt LA I /-a> c. C"61^' L-J.P� C ?ART III. Additional Materials The following it ens trust be submitted with this form: 1. At least three (3) panoramic photographs (color prints) of the project site, or an aerial photo of the site. 2. A clear photocopy (Xerox or similar copy) of the appropriate portion of the U.S. Geological Survey quadrangle map, delineating the botmdlariss of the project site. Also, note the title of the map. certify that I have inveffti&ated the questions in Parts I and 11 and the aravere ;ire true sad correct to the best of my knowledge. Fil® a-n7-f-i7ti—i-�;f—ferson'Completing Form MPFRure of App cant PROJECT DESCRIPTION: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 89-025 This proposal is a series of minor amendments to various text an map components of the La Quinta General Plan. Due to Government Code limitations on frequency of annual amendments to the General Plan, these changes have been incorporated into one application for overall review. The following is a general synopsis of the proposed changes considered under the environmental assessment (EA 89-032): 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. 4. Allowing certain village streets to be minimal width due to their history (50-foot right-of-way versus 60-foot right-of-way). 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, between Tampico south to realigned 52nd Avenue. There are some additional General Plan Amendments which are in preparation by the Engineering Department. The most significant is as follows: o 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 Avenue, Airport Boulevard, 58th Avenue, and 60th Avenue. MR/DOCWN.012 Attached with this description is a listing of the related cases and their components addressed by Environmental Assessment No. 89-132: 1. General Plan Amendment 89-025 (previously discussed). 2. Specific Plan 87--009, Amendment No. 2, to amend the previously approved Village Specific Plan to include 5.5 acres bounded by Tampico, Eisenhower, Navarro, Villa, and Martinez; and to make various text and map changes. 3. Zoning Ordinance Amendment 89-007, to incorporate provisions of the C--V-T zone into the La Quinta Municipal Code, and Change of Zone 89-040, from R-3 to C-V-T on 5.5 acres to be included into the Village Specific Plan 87-009. The details of these cases are attached as part of this description, preceding the environmental checklist. Due to the interrelationships of these four applications, one environmental assessment was prepared to address the overall effect of adoption and eventual implementation of these proposals. Based upon that assessment, no significant effect could be identified which cannot be addressed through common project approval methods currently being employed. MR/DOCWN.012 GENERAL PLAN TEXT AMENDMENTS (GPA NO. 89-025) Seneral Plan Text Amenchrlent 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 ;game 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 pzovide an unique fifth area for "Urban Mix", as well as amending the Village Zoning Text and Zoning Map. General Plan Text 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 Ill (b) Strike Jefferson as a Secondary Image Corridor Street. 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 BJ/DOCTB.003 - 1 - 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 Housing Element. The purpose of the revision is tc amend the text of the newly adopted Housing Element, to incorporate the suggestions of HCD, and to clarify the program of action. n.-r / norrrn - n n I - 2 - GENERAL PLAN MAP AMENDMENTS (GPA NO. 83-025) 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 Wiest (from low densitv 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 R,mendment 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 road segments: C-1. Jefferson Street (from Fred Waring Drive to Miles Avenue, and from Westward Ho Drive south to Avenue 54): no change. Major Arterial at 120' right-of-way. BJ/DOCTB.003 - 3 - 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): downgrade to a Primary Arterial, (4 lanes) on a .110' right-of-way. 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): Primary Arterial (4 lanes) on a 110, right-of-way. C-4. Avenue 54 (from Madison Street to Monroe Street):_Primary Arterial (4 lanes) on a 110' right-of-way. C-5. Airport _Boulevard (from 1/2 mile east of Madison Street to _ monroe Street): Primary Arterial (4 lanes) cn a 110' right-of-way. C--6. Avenue__ 58 (from Madison Street to Monroe —:--Primary Arterial (4 lanes) on a 110' right-of-way. C-7. _Avenue 60 (the southerly limit of the Sphere of Influence area) (from Madison Street to Monroe Street): Primary Arterial (4 lanes) on a 110' right-of-way. C-8. Monroe Street (from Avenue 52 to Avenue 60): Primary Arterial (4 lanes) on a 110' right-of-way, except that a 25' landscape setback should be maintained (with any tree planting within 15' of the property line) so that if Monroe needs to be widened to a six lane facility in the future the opportunity for taking the additional five feet is possible without destroying any mature trees. 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 and from Tampico north to the flood control dike (to serve the future school site) from a Secondary Arterial to a Collector to protect the pedestrian orientation of the Village and the investments in major landscaping material. BJ/DOCTB.003 - 4 - 6 O° Z a�® C2 C 1 1 ease 11 11 RON O Los co w u. W® IL an A. C)ENERAL FILAN . i N M N ��N S SPHERE OF INFLUENCE AREA 60th AVE C3 ,11Q), l"11211111MY milelIkill"t 82nd AVE '•_: 64th AVE AIRPORT EILVD 60th AVE Nos8--.i:jj3r -1 ISO I M lq "WI-1 I M I NJ ■ ■ cl Lij a(z ILL ■ CO ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ I Im 1.140 It m I am a ma I m I as a 6 I ANN v &;%I SV4lVd 3Nna co Iq ju .gas LIJ VIC Z • � O -- sn'ia L113S3Q- -- •r --- _ <----- - \ Ilu Q vionnu38, iAV Q: ui ILU r... .._�....__.�®�. __ _� \�'—w+, •' � � .�.J i®._—�._ � gyp. 3AING d3MOHN3S13 'I 120' R / W 12# 2 MAJOR ARTERIAL I C, 0'*R 12' 70 12' PfIMARY ARTERIAL 88' R/W 04' SECONDARY STREET Go, ** A/W 44' COLLECTOR OR STREET R/W WIDTH MAY VARY FROM loo Tq I tO FEET R/W WIDTH MAY VARY FROM 04 TO 72 FEET Figure 6 TYPICAL CROSS -SECTIONAL ROADWAY DIMENSIONS 11 "; "0:977i N=--.� -24- • o O r r w s e°1 VB ••i tD O O Ln in 0nD cV ko M N ¢.r i� c O P N MV NHN r�� en fort W Off' N N0�1 �f7 � A _ f� r1 art to >+ U2 k Q! �1!f c7 O p� A y o O (� 0 O � is O '.L .�� •.f N P?r NN tLn � r0.) dp r� f11 cc g _ o• o 0 w o In N N r4 d H r4 H ri N4 . .' 4 04 .b A a .� . i � I t � ► � I �40► Ir.t`. e ; C. a � j� V W�j e ti ti v �: ��. i M• � ti W Oz �4wOti��m�?�: ♦ • a ^ • w � mw � M+'� •w k 21. 11 It, -, Iloilo VILLAGE AT LA QUINTA SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2 Adopted by the City of La Quinta February 2, 1988 Amended Original text prepared by Smith, Peroni and Fox Planning Consultants, Inc. September, 1987 Amended by Staff Planning and Development Department BJ/DOCTB.001 - 1 - CITY OF LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL John Pena, Mayor Dale Bohneriberger, Mayor Pro-Tem William Rushworth, Councilmember Stanley Sniff, Councilmember Joyce Bosworth, Councilmember PLANNING COMMISSION John Walling, Chairman Lucia Moran, Vice Chairman Sue Steding, Commissioner John Bund, Commissioner Peter Zelles, Commissioner CITY STAFF Ronald Kiedrowski, City Manager Jerry Herman, Planning Director Frank Reynolds, City Engineer Ted Bower, Advanced Principal Planner BJ/DCCTB.001 - 2 - CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ANNOUNCING FI',NDINGS AND APPROVING THE AMENDMENT TO THE SPECIFIC PLAN FOR THE VILLAGE AT LA QUINTA INCLUDING A INEW AREA (AREA FIVE), THE AREA NORTH OF THE PARK, AND MAKING OTHER MINOR CHANGES TO THE SPECIFIC PLAN. SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 87-009 VILLAGE AT LA QUINTA COMMERCIAL AREA AMENDMENT NO. 2 WHEREAS, The Planning Commission has recommended approval of the Amendments to the Specific Plan No. 87-009, pursuant to Government Code Section 65500 et.seq., and has transmitted same to the City Council in compliance with Section 65502 of said Code; and WHEREAS, the City Council has held at least one Public Hearing on the Amendments to Specific Plan No. 87-009, as required by Section 65503 of the Government Code; and WHEREAS, the Specific Plan, as amended, is consistent with the adopted goals and policies of the La Quinta General Plan; and WHEREAS, the Specific Plan as amended, will provide necessary guidelines to help ensure the orderly and compatible development of private lands and public improvements; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Assessment No. 87-079 was prepared in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, and although implementation of the Specific Plan could have a significant impact on the environment, the incorporation of mitigation measures into the Plan in accordance with the La Quinta General Plan Master Environmental Assessment, will mitigate these impacts to the extent possible. The Amendment to the Specific Plan was also considered under Environmental Assessment No. 89-114. No additional environmental impact was foreseen. Therefore, a Negative Declaration has been prepared. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, as follows: 1. That the above recitations are true and constitute the findings of the City Council in this matter; and 2. That the filing of a Negative Declaration of cr:si r�»menlrMl imnarv+ iy here}v aut—bor.ii zed; and BJ/RESOCC.001 •- 1 3. That the Specific ;Plan for the Village of La Quinta is hereby amended according to Exhibit "A", attached hereto. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council, held on this 3rd day of October, 1989, by the following vote, to wit: AXES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: JOHN PENA, Mayor City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: SAUNDRA L. JUHOLA, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California APPROVED AS TO FORM: DAWN HONEYWELL, City Attorney City of La Quinta, California BJ/RESOCC.001 - 2 - EXHIBIT A The text and illustrations of the Specific Plan for the Village at La Quinta are hereby amended to accomplish several major and a few minor up --dates and corrections: 1. To include Area Five along Calle Tampico north of the Park, wherein both high density residential and commercial uses are allowed. The General Plan has been amended to designate this area as "Urban Mix". 2. To amend the Urban Design Plan, the Landscaping Plan and other plans as they affect Area Five. 3. To redesignate Avenida Bermudas, between the new alignment of Avenue 52 north to Tampico, as a collector (in recognition of the pedestrian purposes of the Village and the major investments in mature landscaping material along the route). 4. To recognize the impending elementary school north of the date grove, north of 'Tampico in the grapefruit grove. 5= To designate the extension of Avenida Bermudas north of Tampico to the flood control dike as a collector. 6. To remove the mid -block crosswalk between Avenida Bermudas and Desert Club as an inappropriate location for a crosswalk, and move the crosswalk to the west side of Avenida Bermudas, perhaps with a crossing signal and/or a traffic signal at that location. 7. To suggest the need for a major pedestrian way along the south side of Ta-mpico from the Civic Center site to Desert Club. 8. To allow for the softening of the curve on Tampico at Avenida Bermudas. 9. To recognize the contribution of the Fritz Burns Park as a youth oriented park. 10. To recognize the demolition of the existing buildings and swimming pool at the Fritz Burns Park in anticipation of the construction of other facilities. 11. To recognize the relocation of the La Quinta Arts Foundation Show from the Fritz Burns Park to the La Quinta Park. 12. To make other minor corrective amendments to the Plan to accommodate these changes and to update the Plan. BJ/DOCTB.002 - 1 - MAP OF THE BOUNDARY OF THE VILLAGE dc Z � > O U. m w i > < i SYQft 4838 3AY E � •wm =m sat ea'. m. MAN Wm a 'a ! ` i f 1 U is �� ,•• S• •! 0,',WYAYN 3AY 1 0 If �v a t i ! VTHA 3AY 1® --- - la ! > 1 > 1< V j VZOC1N3A 3AY 1 ' � j a ! 1 � ! 1 U ! 1 1 Z3NlidYW 3AY 1 1 �% 1 ,% ! % % � ®,• •• •• •• a• �• :s � •• ® SAdaa !13MONT43S13 " •• •• sr 1 i 1 it i � 1 N 1 N W W J V as a. it: a ■ a a in, a:-4 M4 a..FUN asesermsaseraraarsaaa010 BJ/DOCTB.002 - 2 Amendments: P1. Boundaries: The Village at La Quinta is the "Downtown" for the City of La Quinta. It comprises 105.4 gross acres of land.... P2. Map: Area Five - higher density residential ana commercial uses. P3. Area Five - Acid: The area will also accaiT nodate commercial uses, especially fronting on Tampico, as well as elsewhere within Area Five. P13. Amend the Map to add the Area Five :forth of the Park. P14. Amend the Map for Area 5 to read "Residential Apartments and Commercial uses". P16. First Column Amend Table 3-1: Existing Land Uses ~' AcresY % A. Commercial Uses 13.5 12.8 A.1 Retail 1.4 1.4 A.2 Office /Service 8.3 7.8 A.3 Eating/Drinking Est. 3.8 3.6 B. INSTITUTIONAL Uses 1.8 1.7 B.1 City Facilities 1.2 1.1 B.2 Governmental (Post Office) 0.6 0.5 C. Utility 0.3 0.2 D. Recreational Uses (Park) 4.6 4.4 E. Residential Uses 7.4 7.0 E.1 Single Family 4.0 3.8 E.2 Multiples/Duplex 3.4 3.2 F. Total Developed Land 27.6 26.2 G. Agriculture 22.5 21.3 H. Vacant Land 33.9 32.2 I. Net Area 84 79 J. Streets 21.4 20.3 K. Total Area 105.4 100% BJ/DOCTB.002 - 3 - P15. Second Column - Add: Area Five is included in the Village boundaries. The Land Use may continue to be high density residential, interspersed with commercial uses. The existing land uses in Area Five are as follows: Service (Dental office) 0.2 Acres 3 Single Family Homes 0.5 Acres Multi -family Apartments 2.4 Acres Vacant Land 2.5 Acres Streets 3.2 Acres TOTAL 8.8 Acres P17. Amend the Map to include Area Five. P18. Amend the aerial photo to include Area Five. P20. Amend the Map to include Area Five. P21. Adjacent Uses: North of the Park in Area Five, there are a number of apartment developments, however most of the parcels are still vacant. Those parcels along Tampico, being across Tampico from future commercial (as well as some interior parcels) may well find their highest and best use as commercial. locations. P21. South of the Village, across the new alignment for Avenue 52 extension is the former site of the Desert Club and the site for the proposed Heritage Club project, which is presently vacant. On the Heritage Club site, C«,ID has now completed a major stormwater collection and diversion system which should help deter the flooding which in former times plagued La Quin.ta's lower elevations. The previous site of the Desert Club, now donated to the City as the Fritz Burns Park, has had the former Desert Club Buildings and swimming pool removed in anticipation of a new set of facilities. The La Quinta Arts Festival in its early years used the Desert Club site for its annual show. Now the Festival has been relocated to the La Quinta Park. P22. The City has now adopted a set of Special Village Commercial and Residential zoning codes with which to implement the Village Plan. P22. Amend the Map to include Area Five. P23. Amend the Map to include Area Five. P24. Amend the Map to include Area Five. P28. Amend the Map to include Area Five. BJ/DOCTB.002 - 4 - P31. 3.84. City! Circulation Plan Avenida Bermudas is a collector with a 64-72 foot right-of-way with a 40-48 pavement surface, between Avenue 52 and Tai"npico. Further south, below Avenue 52 to Calle Tecate, the street is a Secondary Arterial with an 88-foot right-of-way. Add: 'fhe segment of Avenida Bermudas north of Calle Tampico should also be a collector in view of the increased bus and car traffic occasioned by the planned location of an elementary school north of the future com.xiercial, adjacent to the flood control dike. A traffic signal or at the very least a cross -walk signal nee,J.s to be installed at the intersection of Calle Tampico and Avenida Bermudas to accommodate turning vehicular movements and pedestrians. P31. Amend the Circulation Map to show Avenida Bermudas through the Village to be a collector. Also show the segment north of Calle Tampico to the flood dike to be a collector. P32. Amend the Map to include Area Five. P37. Area Five, the area now included in the village proper, is predcminantly residential on the west end. The visual character varies. Most buildings are two story. To the eastern side, the lots are primarily vacant. South of the Park, there are single family homes and vacant lots. P48. Area Five - Residential and Commercial o Two story ;multiple residential. o Two story commercial with the second floor as private residence, condominium, rental residential office, or retail. o Landscape screening from adjacent commercial. P49. Amend Map to include Area Five. P53/54. Area Five This area is now within the Village proper. Its inclusion in the plan is in recognition that across Calle Tampico, the future commercial abuts this area. Properties along Calle Tampico, if not also interior parcels along the eastern end of this area (closest to the Village Core) will probable convert to commercial uses. But the use of some parcels does not mean that the character of the area will depart very far from its former residential character. The General Plan designation is for "Urban Mix". This means a highly urbanized collection of commercial with residential 1211 inll.erspelsed. ILAC A.W%JU.LLC1liClll..1, 6.11Ci�. a.L1 1/td1.LlA11tyr7 "be BJ/DOCTB.002 - 5 - two-story offers the opportunity for housing over coriu-nercial uLes. Some lots may be used entirely for residential purposes. The higher density residential zone north of the park..... P55. Avenida Bermudas Collector* 64'-72' *From Avenue 52 to Cal1le Tampico and north to the dike. P57. Avenida Bermudas improve Avenida Bermudas from Calle Tecate to Avenue 52 (Sinaloa) to the full 88-foot right-of-way as a secondary arterial. At the intersection with new Avenue 52, include one straight ahead lane with right turn capability and one right turn pocket lane, and a left turn lane. Between Avenue 52 and the Flood Control structure north of Calle Tampico, improve Avenida Bermudas as a Collector with (64'•-721) right-of-way. No median should be considered. P58. ,Amend map to show Avenida Bermudas between Avenue 52 and the north end of Area Cne (the Flood Control dike) as a Collector. P59. Design the intersection of Avenida Bermudas and Avenue 52 rea.ligru-nent with the capability of two right turn laness on the southeast corner. The objective is to encourage commuter traffic from the Cove to turn right on Avenue 52 rather than continue north into the Village unless the destination is actually within the Village. P67. Parking in Area Five will have a special arrangement, configured to match the existing pattern of parking and building structures already in evidence in this Area. In Area Five, parking will be in front of the buildings. Driveways will be shared, i.e., straddling the lot lines. Parking areas may be covered by shade structures, or by porches or balconies, or by structures overhanging the parking area. Diagram: BJ/DOCTB.002 W-M P70. Add: Now that the Civic Center site has been established on the 17 acre site at the southwest corner of Calle Tampico and Washington Street and extended westward to within a quarter male of the Village Commercial Zone, it is now time to consider completing a major pedestrial link between the Village Commercial and the Civic Center site. This would be especially important, if the Civic Center is to be used for any cultural activities, such as the future home of the La Quinta Arts Festival or the Jazz Festival or any other crowd gathering events. The lots along Avenida Buena Ventura east of Desert Club will probably be substandard in depth once Calle Tampico is widened to its ultimate width. Acquisition of these lots would make sense to provide both a major pedestrial link and a garden -like setting to tie together the Village and the Civic Center. This route is also a part of the safe route to the Avenue 50 school complex from the Cove area. P78. The La Quinta Arts Foundation holds an annual festival (formerly at the Desert Club) at the La Quinta Park for artists nationwide. P80. Amend the Map to include Area Five. P81. In Area Five, the preexisting landscape feature is the use of palms along the roadway. This pattern should continue for all new development as well. P92. Amend the Map to include Area Five. P105. Area Five: This area is an urban mix of commercial and residential. Both automobile and pedestrian orientations should receive equal treatment. A sidewalk should be placed along the street with palms alongside the sidewalk. All buildings must be two-story, not to exceed 35-feet tall. The ground floor should observe a setback of at least 35-feet from the property line. Second floor buildings or shade structures can extend to the property line. Rear -yard setbacks shall be a minimum of five feet. Sideyards may extend to the property line and can be connected if complying with Fire Codes. No alleys or driveways will be permitted to connect directly to Calle Tampico. All property access must come from north -south streets. BJ/DOCTB.002 - 7 - All existing and proposed trash areas must be screened with approved walls and gates. No trash area can open to the street, but must open to the side, away from the street. P121. Area Two, Four and Five_ are designated for high intensity retail and services, offices, and residential uses. P125. Amend Map to include Area Five. P129. Library services is now provided by a Riverside County Branch Library in a new building on Estado. BJ/DOCTB.002 - 8 - street if possible. No additional direct access points shall be permitted between Avenida Bermudas and Desert Club Drive. Properties in this block shall take access off extensions of Bermudas or Desert Club at a point no less than 200 feet north of the Calle Tampico right-of-way line. b. From Eisenhower: Access points from T?isenhower Drive shall be no less than 330 feet north of the Calle Tampico right-of-way line. 9.90.080 C-V-T "TAM;P;CCO" SUBZONE. A. Purpose. The Tampico subzone of the Village is meant to provide an area of "Urban Mix" wherein both high density residential and commercial uses along Tampico (and perhaps elsewhere within the area -especially on the eastern edge close to the "Core" Subzone) across from the future commercial area to the .north of Tampico. A second purpose is to create a setting wherein affordable housing units may be created for housing seniors and employees of the Village areas. B. Permitted Uses. Uses generally permitted in the Village Commercial Zone are listed and described in detail in Section 9.90.020. In the C-V-T (Tampico) Subzone, only certain of these uses are permitted (primarily because of the intermixture of commercial and residential uses). Permitted uses are listed below by the short title for each group. For a full description and examples, refer to Section 9.90.020, Permitted Uses. For some groups of uses, modifications or special conditions may be required to ensure the compatibility of the group of uses with other uses within or adjacent to this Subzone. 1. Group 2. Multi -family as the primary use. 2. Group 3. Residential as a secondary use. 3. Group 4. Detached professional studio, provided that noise and other nuisance factors do not disturb adjacent residents. 4. Group 6. Offices. 5. Group 7. Services and limited sales within offices. 6. Group 8. Personal services. 7. Group 9. Food service, provided that no cooking takes place on -site. 8. Group 12. Classes 7 • Group 1.7 • Im 1. 1/.Ljp�.QI • BJ/DOCTB.002 - 45 - 10. Group 14. Small goods sales or rental. 11. Group 15. Parking lots --private lots, on -site only; off -site lots only if in public ownership and operation. C. Accessory Uses. In addition to the accessory uses permitted as described in Section 9.90.030, in the Tampico Subzone the following accessory uses shall be permitted: 1. Outdoor display and sales of original or limited -edition reproductions of ark works; provided that: a. Ai_1 such outdoor displays and sales take place on private property with the written consent of the owner or agent of the property (art shows on public property will require an outdoor temporary minor event permit, pursuant to chapter 9.216); and, b. Sales of art works are conducted by entities having a valid, current La Quinta business license or the proceeds of the outdoor sales benefit a charitable, tax-exempt institution and related City requirements for solicitation have been complied with. C. No display or sales of art works blocks the required pedestrian walkways; a clear area of a minimum width of four feet shall be left adjacent to the street and to each building entry or exit:; and, d. All booths, stalls, carts, or other equipment for outdoor display and sales of art works, at the close of each business day, shall be removed or immobilized and secured so as to prevent it from becoming a public safety hazard, nuisance, or a security risk. e. The operation of outdoor display and sales of art works shall be conducted in such a fashion that it does not constitute a threat to the health, safety, or welfare of the public, or become a recurring public nuisance. D. Conditional Uses. By conditional use permit, pursuant to Chapter 9.172, in the Tampico Subzone, the rol 1 � ng mIay 'k- mJ �tcA. 1.11G 1.V11VY11111y 14t41.7 ✓V t/4r llti. {...%_ %A BJ/DOCTB.002 - 46 - E. 1. Exceeding a stated upper limit for a permitted use; 2. Special perking lot designs which do not meet development standards. Development Standards. Pursuant to the Village Specific Plan, in addition to the general development standards contained in Section 9.90.060 for the C-V Zone, within the C-V-T Subzone, the following particular development standards shall apply: 1. Setbacks. a. In the Tampico Subzone, the structures ground floor shall be setback 35-feet from the front property line. Over this area, the second story may extend to the property line with a structure, porch, balcony or shade structure. b. The rear setback shall be five feet from the rear property line for a public utility easement. C. :interior side setbacks may extend to the property line so long as Fire Code compliance is met, or the structure may be setback at least 10-feet. Exterior side setbacks may extend to the property line. 2. Building separations and Transitions. In the C-V-T Subzone, the intent is to integrate adjacent buildings and to eliminate separations between the sides of buildings whenever possible. Structural design, roof lines, eaves, sidewalls, placement with respect to side property lines, transitions between buildings, and similar matters will be determined by design review on a case -by -case basis. (See VSP Section 6.2 for discussion, and throughout for illustrations.) 3. Building Height. Structures shall be two-story. In order to preserve the pedestrial scale of development in the Tampico Subzone of the C-V Zone, a height limitation of thirty-five feet shall apply to the general mass of structures, although specific features of less than fifteen percent of the horizontal area of the structure may exceed that limit to a maximum i%Ai �ht of fnr+_v foot , BJ/DOCTB.002 - 47 - 4. Parking. In keeping with the pattern already established in the Tampico Subzone, parking shall occur in the front of structures, within the thirty-five foot setback (five feet being reserved for building access in the form of walks). Separate parking lots may also be established. If affordable senior housing occupies the second story, special discounts in parking spaces will be negotiated. 5. Servicing. Servicing of commercial establishments will take place in the front of the structure on street. Solid waste collection shall take place in front of the structures in screened enclosures. Exposed trash barrels (except for SFR) are not permitted. 6. .pedestrian provisions. A sidewalk within and along the edge of the right-of-way shall provide pedestrian access. 7. Landscaping. Landscaping shall consist of a minimum of palm trees planted along side the sidewalk (inside the property), placed every 20-25--feet-. Other landscaping shall be used around the building in non -covered areas, to be determined by the design review process. 8. Walls. Walls or other screening of parking is not required between commercial parking lots and residentially zoned or used properties. Berms with planting are preferable. 9. Signage. Signs in the Tampico Subzone shall be pedestrian in scale and orientation. All signs shall comply with Chapter 9.212, Sign Regulations, except that more restrictive provisions of the design standards for the Village shall apply. (See V.S.P. Sections 4.8.7 and 6.5.) 10. Access. No driveways or alleys shall enter onto Calle Tampico. All access to property shall be from the north/south streets. BJ/DOCTB.002 - 48 - 9.90.085 USE TABLE VILLAGE COMMERCIAL VILLAGE USE CROUPS SUBZONES RESIDENT: Core Park South North Tampico R.V. P S N T 1. SFD detached as the primary CUP X 2 •.._____..n�FR as the pr�irnary_.__._.__.__.....________Y...._.____._�-.._..__.._ ..___._._._.._.__.___._.___ .�.__.__._____________._.____®_._._ use X X 3. Residential as secondary use X X X X 4. Detached profes- sional studio X X X CUP X 5 . Cormme --c is 1-guest- lodging and associated uses X b. Offices X X X X X 7. Services and limited sales within offices X X X X X X____.___ X-.�__ .--_-------- CUP X 9. Food service X X X ,_,_____.__.'�.__ X X limited �._--.___.________..__ _ _o-__.....______.._._____--._y_____-._._..�____________,_....._.__..._.__� 10. Food service plus other attractions X CUP X CUP 11. Public assembly —X-___.� CUP 12. � Classes X X X�CUP x 13. Art display _ X X X CUP X CUP 14. Small goods sales or� rental X X CUP X CUP �X_ 15. y PaZking lots X X X X CUP BJ/DOCTB.002 - 49 - CONDIT"J OVAL _USES Fetai l Sales of Ybtor Fuels CUP CUP Detail Sales of T.ubricants, Fluids, Minor Automooile and Ti�ht�Truck Parks CUP Yinor Service and Repair of Automobiles and Liqt Trucks_,__,__, CUP_ , __ BJ/DOCTB.002 - 50 - E N V I R O N M E N T A L A S S E S S M E N T EA 89-132 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 89-025 SPECIFIC PLAN 87-009, AMEND1ENT NO. 2 ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 89-007 CHANGE OF ZONE 89-040 MR/DOCWN.012 CITY OT TA QOINTA ENX1R0\W%7AL CHECKLIST FORM I. BACKGROUND 1. Name of Proponent: _Ci170,11 ,�4 i!!�111-714 2. Address and Phone Number of Proponent: 00.Oo>. IS01( 3. Date of Checklist: 4. Agency Requiring Checklist: Cary e,4 oa"-f-ri 5. Name of Proposal, if applicable: (rpm 0* 89 -OZ5 FOR II. ENVIRONMES7AL IXPACTS 5'G 007-co9, 4-t-v. 47# (Explanation of all "Yes" and "Maybe" answers is required on atta:hed sheets.) 1. Earth. Will the proposal result in: Yes Maybe No a. Unstable earth conditions or in changes in geologic substructures? — X b. Disruptions, displacements, compaction or overcovering of the soil? c. Change in topography or ground surface _ relief features? d. The destruction, covering or modification of any unique geologic or physical features? _ e. Any increases in wind or water erosion of soils, -- -- either on or off the site? f. Changes in deposition or erosion of beach, sands, or changes in siltation, deposition or erosion which may modify the channel of a river or stream or the bed of the ocean or any bay, inlet or lake? g. Exposure of people or property to geologic hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, mud- slides, ground failure, or similar hazards? 2. Air. Will the proposal result in: a. Substantial air emissions or deterioration of arbient air quality? K b. The creation of objectionable odors? — c. Alteration of air movement, moisture or temperature, or any change in climate, either locally or regionally? X 3. WFter. Will the proposal result in: a. Changes in currents, or the course or direction of water movements, in either marine or fresh — waters? b. Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, — v or the rate and amount of surface water runoff? !� c. Alterations to the course of flow of flood waters? d. Change in the amount of surface water in any water body? _ e. Discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration of surface water quality, in- cluding but not limited to temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity? _ f. Alteration of the direction or rate of flow of ground waters? _ g. Change in the quantity of ground waters, either through direct additions or with- drawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? (3) Yes ',iybe No h. Substantial .reduction in the amount of water otherwise available for public water supplies? — —� i. Fxposure of people or property to water related hazards such as flooding or tidal waves? _ X 4. Plant Life. Will the proposal result in: a. Change in the diversity of species, or number of any species of plants (including trees, shrubs, grass, crops, microflora and aquatic plants)? — b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of plants? — -- c. Introduction of new species of plants into an area, or result in a barrier to the normal replenishment of existing species? — — d. Reduction in acreage of any agricultural crop? — -- A 5. Animal Life. Will the proposal result in: a. Change in the diversity of species, or numbers of any species of animals (birds, land animals, including reptiles, fish and shellfish, benthic \ ' organisms, insects or microfauna)? b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare, or endangered species of animals? — c. Introduction of new species of animals into an area, or result in a barrier to the migration / or movement of animals? -- -- � d. Deter *:oration to existing fish or wildlife habitat? — 6. Noise. Will the proposal result in: a. Increases in existing noise levels? — k b. Exposure of people to severe noise levels? 7. Light and Glare. Will the proposal produce new light or glare? 8. Land Use. Will the proposal result in a substantial alteration of the present or planned land use of an area? — -- 9. Natural Resources. Will the proposal result in: a. Increase in the rate of any use of any natural resources? _ b. Substantial depletion of any renewable natural resource? — 10. Risk of Upset. Does the proposal involve a risk of an exp osion or the release of hazardous sub- stances (:including, but not limited to, oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation) in the event of an accident or upset conditions? — 11. Population. Will the proposal alter the location, distr—ibuLaon, density, or growth rate of the human population of an area? _ 12. Housing. Will the proposal affect existing housing, or create a demand for additional housing? — 13. Transportation/Circulation. Will the proposal result in: a. Generation of substantial additional vehicular movement? — b. Effects on existing parking facilities, or v demand for new parking? (4) 14 15 16. 17 18 19 20 21 Yes Ma bra No c. Substantial impact upon existing transportation systems? d. Alterations to present patterns of circulation or movement of people and/or goods? e. Alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffic? f. Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians? Public Services. Will the proposal have an effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered govern- mental :>ervices in any of the following areas: a. Fire protection? b. Pol'.ce protection? — c. Schools? d. ?arks or other recreational facilities? e. Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? f. Other governmental services? %' Enera Will the proposal result in: a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy? b. Substantial increase in demand upon existing sources of energy, or require the development Y of new sources of energy? Utilities. Will the proposal res'llt in a need for new systems, or substantial alterations to the following utilities: a. Power or natural gas? _ b. Comnunications systems? - k c. Water? d. Sewer or septic tanks? e. Storm water drainage? Ix f. Sol-'.d waste and disposal? H,:man Health. Will the proposal result in: a. Creation of any health hazard or potential hea:.th hazard (excluding mental health)? — b. Exposure of people to potential health hazards? Aesthet::cs. Will the proposal result in the obstruction of any scenic vista or view open to the public, or will the proposal result in the creation of an aesthetically offensive site open to public view? Recreation. Will the proposal result in an impact upon the quality or quantity of existing recrea- tional opportunities? Archeological/Historical. Will the proposal result in an alteration of a significant archeological or historical site, structure, object or building? Mandatory Finding of Significance. a. Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially re- duce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plan or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? (5) Yes 'daybe No b. Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term, en- vironmental goals? (A short-term impact on the environment is one which occurs in a relatively brief, definitive period of time while long-term �( impacts will endure well into the future.) c. Does the project have impacts which are indi- vidually limited, but cumulatively considerable? (A project may impact on two or more separate resources where the impact on each resource is relatively small, but where the effect of the total of those impacts on the environment is sigrificant.) d. Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? III. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONA ENTAL EVALUATION IV. DETERMINATION (To be completed by the Lead Agency) On the basis of this initial evaluation: I find the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATIC' will be prepared. I :find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been ad'_ed to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION WILL BE ?REF'_RED. I find the proposed project RAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ESVIRON)IENTAL IKPAC7 REPORT is required. Date: _ S 8 9 Signature .Qs s oc.iriL 0�✓� e ( A ) ATTACHMENT III. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION A. Items 1 through 12: No impacts are anticipated due tc proposed amendments. The MEP impacts due to development; due to these changes will those previously considered; physical environmental any aspect of the previously considered the impacts foreseen be almost identical to i.e., changing Low Density Residential land uses to conununity facilities will result in the same physical impacts on soil, water erosion, grading, etc. The incremental changes associated with traffic, air pollution, etc. cannot be addressed until any uses are proposed. .As previously noted, some of these used (post office, PGA fire station) already exist. B. Item 13: Designation of the described roadways as Image Corridors will not affect their flow characteristics or capacities. It is not anticipated that policies of the La Quinta General Plan applicable to these image corridors will significantly affect the arterial designations, or their intended purpose. A downgrade of 52nd Avenue from 120-foot to 11C-foot right-of-way also figures to be insignificant due to significant reductions in intensity of the Grove and Oak Tree West projects, anticipated as an approximately 50 percent reduction in the currently approved unit counts of 1,500 and 2,245, respectively. Extension of street designations into our Sphere is a method of mitigating the effects of growth in this area, and is therefore considered a mitigation measure aimed at addressing the growth -inducing impact of our Sphere designation. Reduction of right-of-way for Avenida Bermudas to 64 feet from 88 feet, between Tampico and realigned 52nd Avenue is intended to address the design problems caused by proximity of structures to Bermudas as it exists. Also, a Secondary Arterial would take away from the thematic character of a pedestrian village; a de -emphasis of Bermudas through this section is both an urban design and engineering design function. Overall, these changes are not seen to significantly impact the ability of the overall street system, as set forth by the La Quinta General Plan, to provide adequate service levels to existing and future corporate limit areas. MR/DOCWN.012 C. Item 14.d: There will be increased need for park maintenance and facilities to be provided for the Fritz Burns Park site (6.66 acres), at the old Desert Club of .La Quinta. The City is addressing that need, increasing Staff and facility operating ability in order to meet these increases. D. Item 19: There will be a beneficial impact upon existing recreational opportunities. Establishment of the Fritz Burns Park as a Major Community Facility will create a centrally located facility to serve the entire Cove area, which will provide opportunities not present at the existing La Quinta Park, such as tennis courts. It will also allow for use of either facility for special events, such as the Jazz Festival or Arts Festival, without completely tying up one facility, so that residents can still enjoy one of the facilities' amenities. No mitigating measures are determined to be necessary at this time. The changes proposed by the General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan Amendment, Zone Change, and Zoning Text Amendment are consistent with policies of the .La Quinta General Plan and will not result in any significant cumulative environmental impacts of a negative nature. MR/DOCWN . 012 Case No. GPR 69-02.5- CITY QF L.A UIN'FA Dace Received PLANNING g DEVELOPKENT DEPAR`iMENT 76-105 CALLS ESTADO LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 E-SVIR0}MMAL IN70104ATION FCF24 please complete Pf-rts I and II of this fora and provide ALL of the additional materials rw4ue3ted in Part III. Fai",ure to do so m" delay the mre-,ievr and process of your project. If you are unable to provide the ieLormation, ar you need assistance, please feel free to contact the Environmantal Quality, Section of the planning Department at (619) 564-2246. F6rQ' I. General-_Intasmation �� Cl¢ yv �y 1. ,nlat is the total acreage involved? -.z n -_.r-------- 2. Is there a pr aidous application filed for the same site? YES__ N0� If 'Tee', provide Case Number. Also provide the Environmental 9seesEment Number, if known, and lnviroamental Impact Report Number, if applic-able. Case No. r (Parcel Map, Zone Change, Ste.) EA No. �r O1_ (if knotitn) KIR No. (if applicable) PART' II. Existing„Co�d3tion� 1. Project site area: Codz/LS do-.2/ors �o�rc £5 �•. i v Clay y_e of property sn Sq.Ft. and acreage) 2. Exie:ing use of the project site: i2�sl ✓n^ ��^'s!'' `'""` � �'wMc2`"az, 3. E,cisting use on adjacent prop-arties: (Emmpls: North, Shopping Center; South, Single ramily Dwellings; East, Vacant, etc.) /..N.Rovs£S..w �!� _SiOcr/7irz� G'w'''£/zcl�42A ✓� 4. C`_te topoC.aphy (describe): (If any portion Aof the sits exceeds 5% slope, attach a topographic display of the proposal site; if lass than 5% elope, please provide elevations at corers of site) OQ C�iN3Z ..5. piN�i %Le'/Ir/C nI°'e ^iog1- 9L-0,oj! S-s �........_... 5. Grading (Estimate number of cubic ya-rds of dirt being moved): 6. Are there any natural or man --made dssisie.ge channel areas throu&t or adjacent to the property? So Tea, < (If yes, submit a display of such drainage channel areas.) —fa -scribe the disposition of these channels/areas should the proposal be implemented. G 4 L<a-le ,-rz*tii f 2-1jC �,t ..� ?ems E S✓fit �_.��Q.-►fir -s_.._ - �....�._ 7. Are there any known archaeological finds near or on the proposed site? No -K 7fae S. Describe a:y cnitural or scenic aspects of the project site: 9. Describe existing site vegetation and their proposed disposition should the proposal be approved: rrZ y D�sic tiro' -- (If any significant plant materials, e.g., mature trees, exist on the Bite, . i retie nrarurt+ size and a Bite elan that illustrates their nur'�er, type, SMER0100WAL INFOWATION FOR2I, City of La Quanta 10. Describe accessibility of proposal site to the following utilities; gas, water and electricity. (If proposal site does not have immediate access, Pirth.•ar describe necessary extension of services and provide a graphic display, W x 11" that indicates their Fresent location in reference to the aubJect site): 11. Additional conm;ents you may wish to supply regarding your project. (Attach an additional ahset if necassary) �✓£ Jv//r t5'r/✓� /^ir�NJ i!'7 /^�� ✓z�PS Sy"C' PART III. Additional Yatarials The following item3 N:Nst, be sulnitted with this fora: 1. At least three (3) panoramic photographs (color prints) of the protect site, or an aerial photo of the site. 2. A clear photocopy (Xerox or similar copy) of the appropriate portion of the U.S. Geological Survey quadrangle map, delineating the boundaries of the protect site. Also, note the title of the map. I certify that I have invastigated the questions in Parts I and II and the an s-aers are true and correct to the beat of my kncvledge. \\44t-c+r4- /Ls`C3li /�SSc�G�/ii� �e/7n.^�vZ Rine Title of Person Completing Form iS'gnature of Applicant �_ PROJECT :DESCRIPTION: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 89-025 7h'_s propcsal is a series of minor amendments to various text an map components of the La Quinta General Plan. Due to Goverment Code limitations on frequency of annual amendments to the General Plan, these changes have been incorporated into one application for overall review. The following is a general synopsis of the proposed changes considered under the environmental assessment (EA 89-032): 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. 4. Allowing certain Village streets to be minimal width due to their history (50-foot right-of-way versus 60-foot right-of-way). 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, between Tampico south to realigned 52nd Avenue. There are some additional General Plan Amendments which are in preparation by the Engineering Department. The most significant is as follows: o 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 Avenue, Airport Boulevard, 58th Avenue, and 60th Avenue. MR/DOCWN.012 Attached with this description is a listing of the related cases and their components addressed by Environmental Assessment No. 89-132: 1. General Plan Amendment 89-025 (previously discussed). 2. Specific Plan 87-009, Amendment No. 2, to amend the previously approved Village Specific Plan to include 5.5 acres bounded by Tampico, Eisenhower, Navarro, Villa, and Martinez; and to :make various text and map changes. 3. Zoning ordinance Amendment 89-007, to incorporate provisions of the C-V-T zone into the La Quinta Municipal Code, and Change of Zone 89-040, from R-3 to C-V-T on 5.5 acres to be included into the Village Specific Plan 87-009. The details of these cases are attached as part of this description, preceding the environmental checklist. Due to the interrelationships of these four applications, one environmental assessment was prepared to address the overall effect of adoption and eventual implementation of these proposals. Based upon that assessment, no significant effect could be identified which cannot be addressed through common project approval methods currently being employed. MR/DOCWN.012 GENERAL PLAN TEXT AMENDMENTS (GPA NO. 89-025) 3oneral Plan Text Amenclrient 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" confic�liration of cui-wnercial 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 Tcxt 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. 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 BJ/DOCTB.003 - 1 - reasons, Bermudas shall also be considered a Collector, and adjustment of its width mare consistent with available right-of-way and traffic safety considerations. General plan Text Amen(Iment No. 5 The xevision of the 1989 draft Housing Element. In the interest of timing, the City Council an 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 Housing 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. RAT /nocTR . n n i - 2 - GENERAL FLAN 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 lnw 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 road segments: C-1. Jefferson Street (from Fred Waring Drive to Miles Avenue, and from Westward Ho Drive south to Avenue 54): no change. Major Arterial at 120' right-of-way. BJ/DOCTB.003 - 3 - 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): downgrade to a Primary Arterial, (4 lanes) on a 110' right-of-way. 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):Y�Primary Arterial (4 lanes) on a 110' right-of-way. C-4. Avenue 54 (from Madison Street to Monroe Street):�� Primary Arterial (4 lanes) on a 110' right-of-way. C-5. Airport _Bou.levard (from 1/2 mile east of Madison street to Ir.onroe Street): Primary Arterial (4 lanes) on a 110' right-of-way. C--6. Avenue 58 (from Madison Street to Monroe Street): ^Primary Arterial (4 lanes) on a 110' right-of-way. C-7. Avenue 60 (the southerly limit of the Sphere of Influence area) (from Madison Street to Monroe Street): Primary Arterial (4 lanes) on a 110' right-of-way. C-8. Monroe Street (from Avenue 52 to Avenue 60): Primary Arterial (4 lanes) cn a 110' right-of-way, except that a 25' landscape setback should be maintained (with any tree planting within 15' of the property line) so that if Monroe needs to be widened to a six lane facility in the future the opportunity for taking the additional five feet is possible without destroying any mature trees. 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 and from Tampico north to the flood control dike (to serve the future school site) from a Secondary Arterial to a Collector to protect the pedestrian orientation of the Village and the investments in major landscaping material. BJ/DOCTB.003 - 4 - 0 AR W z WA C2 c 1 11111 all' lifilu ga Isis 0 w U. ILL 111-al G -31AL PLAN AMEINIDNAENIr"WEN S ,.3PHERE OF INFLUENCE AREA 50th AVE C3 52nd AVE 54th AVE 121 AIRPORT BLVD 60th AVE w ZAA NO'3H.3-A-f3r I I Aw I --WA I =1 a ON I me W-5 I :II = 18 um a syyiv-d 3Nna w ;w > r- > < r* < r- co w co m m svivav 6 cf) 4� 1> ri ZO S t! a SO t., 8VOnVIN38- AV 0{. a 0 4c CL A Iz 0 3ARIC ld3MOHN3913 120' RAW 12' 12 MAJOR ARTERIAL _1 0,0'*R I W 12# PRIMARY ARTERIAL Sal R/w a4' SECONDARY STREET 46' **R/W 44' COLLECTOR OR STREET RJW WMTH MAY VARY FROM 100 T0.110 FEET •S A/W WIDTH MAY VARY FROM 04 TO 72 FEET Figure a TYPICAL CROSS -SECTIONAL ROADWAY DIMENSIONS -24- r N M rA O ► n N NCD C9 O x N e WWW 0 O - rA r4 04 � Q�tn as ;D ro iQ @' r N N a0 Ai N a C CND N N 10A r-4 O /� 1O� i M .O O O N O O N O O M O LM kn 1 kt;: litI ill \ 1 ♦ a a w, F -. 3�,:, E:2tt*i�t w• 1 e w ' 1, ♦ r♦ E;t 114 1 w • W p- z — % li Z --I VILLAGE AT LA QUINTA SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2 Adopted by the City of La Quinta February 2, 1988 Amended Original text prepared by Smith, Peroni and Fox Planning Consultants, Inc. September, 1987 Amended by Staff Planning and Development Department BJ/DOCTB.001 - 1 - CITY OF LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL John Pena, Mayor Dale Bohnenberger, Mayor Pro-Tem William Rushworth, Councilmember Stanley Sniff, CouncilmelTLber Joyce Bosworth, Councilmember PLANNING COMMISSION John Walling, Chairman Lucia Moran, Vice Chairman Sue Steding, Commissioner John Bund, Commissioner Peter Zelles, Commissioner CITY STAFF Ronald Kie•drowski, City Manager Jerry Herman, Planning Director Frank Reynolds, City Engineer Ted Bower, Advanced Principal Planner BJ/DOCTB.001 - 2 - CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ANNOUNCING FINDINGS AND APPROVING THE AMENDMENT TO THE SPECIFIC PLAN FOR THE VILLAGE AT LA QUINTA INCLUDING A NEW RREA (AREA FIVE), THE AREA NORTH OF THE PARK, AND MAKING OTHER MINOR CHANGES TO THE SPECIFIC PLAN. SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 87-009 VILLAGE AT LA QUINTA CO,MERCIAL AREA AIM-" 'NDMENT NO. 2 WHEREAS, The Planning Commission has recommended approval of the Amendments to the Specific Plan No. 87-009, pursuant to Government Code Section 65500 et.seq., and has transmitted same to the City Council in compliance with Section 65502 of said Code; and WHEREAS, the City Council has held at least one Public Hearing on the Amendments to Specific Plan No. 87-009, as required by Section 65503 of the Government Code; and WHEREAS, the Specific Plan, as amended, is consistent with the adopted goals and policies of the La Quinta General Plan; and WHEREAS, the Specific Plan as amended, will provide necessary guidelines to help ensure the orderly and compatible development of private lands and public improvements; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Assessment No. 87-079 was prepared in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, and although implementation of the Specific Plan could have a significant impact on the environment, the incorporation of mitigation measures into the Plan in accordance with the La Quinta General Plan Master Environmental Assessment, will mitigate these impacts to the extent possible. The Amendment to the Specific Plan was also considered under Environmental Assessment No. 89-114. No additional environmental impact was foreseen. Therefore, a Negative Declaration has been prepared. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, as follows: 1. That the above recitations are true and constitute the findings of the City Council in this matter; and 2. That the filing of a Negative Declaration of environmental impact .'.S hereby author Zed; and BJ/RESOCC.001 - 1 3. That the Specific :Plan for the Village of La Quinta is hereby amended according to Exhibit "A", attached hereto. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council, held on this 3rd day of October, 1989, by the following vote, to wit: AXES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: JOHN -PENA, i Mayor City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: SAUNDRAL.WJUHOLA, City Clerk City of .La Quinta, California APPROVED AS TO FORM: DAWN HONEYWELL, City Attorney city of La Quint&, California BJ/RESOCC.001 - 2 EXHIBIT A The text and illustrations of the Specific Plan for the village at La Quinta are hereby amended to accomplish several major and a few minor up --dates and corrections: 1. To include Area Five along Calle Tampico north of the Park, wherein both high density residential and corrsmercial uses are allowed. The General Plan has been aiTiended to designate this area as "Urban Mix". 2. To amend the Ux-ban Design Plan, the Landscaping Plan and other plans as they affect Area Five. 3. To redesignate Avenida Bermudas, between the new alignment of Avenue 52 north to Tampico, as a collector (9_n recognition of the pedestrian purposes of the village and the major investments In mature landscaping material along the route). 4. To recognize the impending elementary school north of the date grove, north of Tampico in the grapefruit grove. 5. To designate the extension of Avenida Bermudas north of Tampico to the flood control dike as a collector. 6. To remove the mid -block crosswalk between Avenida Bermudas and Desert Club as an inappropriate location for a crosswalk, and move the crosswalk to the west side of Avenida Bermudas, perhaps with a crossing signal and/or a traffic signal at that location. 7. To suggest the need for a major pedestrian way along the south side of Tampico from the Civic Center site to Desert Club. 8. To allow for the softening of the curve on Tampico at Avenida Bermudas. 9. To recognize the contribution of the Fritz Burns Park as a youth oriented park. 10. To recognize the demolition of the existing buildings and swimming pool at the Fritz Burns Park in anticipation of the construction of other facilities. 11. To recognize the relocation of the La Quinta Arts Foundation Show from the Fritz Burns Park to the La Quinta Park. 12. To make other minor corrective amendments to the Plan to accommodate these changes and to update the Plan. BJ/DJCTB.002 - 1 MAP OF THE BOUNDARY OF THE VILLAGE y s W Z > 0 W J °i > uj 1 SvIonV4838 M E i i f i 2 IIW •!' +3LidVAYN 3AY � � v � f , t �s 1 10 -- — 1 Q a. 12 1 < �f Z !W > f > !< U jtVZOGN3A 3AW ! 1 a'< ! ! > � ! U f f ! ! Z3NBIUVn 3AV ,,% ♦B®ilow mom a:iifi" M"•n MISS M!Bl. rses Yt Pfis!Q ! 3AJUC !l3M0iAN3S13 ! f f f go W W J V U t U " ..Be.10 i BB a" ee"= MIA p-i ��®=IR /S Oir Bel iR eel��il�. BJ/DOCTB.002 — 2 — Ayr endme nt- s P1. Boundaries: The Village at La Quinta is the "Downtown" for the City of La Quinta. It comprises 105.4 gross acres of land.... P2. P3. P13. P14. �� W Q C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. Map: Area Five - nigner aensity resiaenriai aua cornrrnercial uses. Area Five - Add: The area will also accommodate coal.,riercial uses, especially fronting on Tampico, as well as elsewhere within Area Five. Amend the Map to acid the Area Five north of the park. Amend the Map for Area 5 to read "Residential Apartments and Commercial uses". First Column Amend Table 3-1: Existing. Land Uses Acres % Commercial Uses 13.5 12.8 A.1 Retail A.2 Office /Service A.3 Eating/Drinking Est. =:NSTITUTICNAL Uses B.1 City Facilities B.2 Governmental (Post Office) Utility Recreational Uses (Park) Residential Uses E.1 Single Family E.2 Multiples/Duplex Total Developed Land Agriculture Vacant Land Net Area Streets Total Area 1.4 1.4 8.3 7.8 3.8 3.6 1.8 1.7 1.2 1.1 0.6 0.5 0.3 0.2 4.6 4.4 7.4 7.0 4.0 3.8 3.4 3.2 27.6 26.2 22.5 21.3 33.9 32.2 84 79 21.4 20.3 105.4 100% BJ/DOCTB.002 - 3 P18. Second Column - Add: Area Five is included in the Village boundaries. The Land Use may continue to be high density residential, interspersed with commercial uses. The existing land uses in Area Five are as follows: Service (Dental Office) 0.2 Acres 3 Single Family Humes 0.5 Acres multi -family Apartments 2.4 Acres Vacant Land 2.5 Acres Streets 3.2 Acres TOTAL 8.8 Acres P17. Amend the Map to include Area Five. P18. Amend the aerial photo to include Area Five. P20. Amend the Map to include Area Five. P21. Adjacent Uses: North of the Park in Area Five, there are a number of apartment developments, however most of the parcels are still vacant. Those parcels along Tampico, being across Tampico from future commercial (as well as some interior parcels) may well find their highest and best use as commercial locations. P21. South of the Village, across the new alignment for Avenue 52 extension is the former site of the Desert Club and the site for the proposed Heritage Club project, which is presently vacant. On the Heritage Club site, CVWD has now completed a major stormwater collection and diversion system which should help deter the flooding which in former times plagued La Quinta's lower elevations. The previous site of the Desert Club, now donated to the City as the Fritz Burns Park, has had the former Desert Club Buildings and swimming pool removed in anticipation of a new set of facilities. The La Quinta Arts Festival in its early years used the Desert Club site for its annual show. Now the Festival has been relocated to the La Quinta Park. P22. The City has now adopted a set of Special Village Commercial and Residential zoning codes with which to implement the Village Plan. P22. Amend the Map to include Area Five. P23. Amend the Map to include Area Five. P24. Amend the Map to include Area Five. P28. Amend the Map to include Area Five. BJ/DOCTB.002 - 4 - P31. 3.84. City Circulation Plan Avenida Bermudas is a collector with a 64-72 foot right -of -•way with a 40-48 pavement surface, between Avenue 52 and Tampico. Further south, below Avenue 52 to Calle Tecate, the street is a Secondary Arterial with an 88-foot right -of --way. Add: The segment of Avenida Bermudas north of Calle Tampico should also be a collector in view of the increased bus and car traffic occasioned by the planned location of an elementary school north of the future corrumerci_al, adjacent to the flood control dike. A traffic signal or at the very least a cross -walk signal needs to be installed at the intersection of Calle Tampico and Avenida Bermudas to accommodate turning vehicular movements and pedestrians. P31. Amend the Circulation Map to show Avenida Bermudas through the Village to be a collector. Also show the segment north of Calle Tampico to the flood dike to be a collector. P32. Amend the Map to include Area Five. P37. Area Five, the area now included in the Village proper, is predominantly residential on the west end. The visual character varies. Most buildings are two story. To the eastern side, the lots are primarily vacant. South of the Park, there are single family homes and vacant lots. P48. Area Five - Residential and Commercial o Two story multiple residential. o Two story commercial with the second floor as private residence, condominium, rental residential office, or retail. o Landscape screening from adjacent commercial. P49. Amend Map to include Area Five. P53/54. Area _Five This area is now within the Village proper. Its inclusion in the plan is in recognition that across Calle Tampico, the future commercial abuts this area. Properties along Calle Tampico, if not also interior parcels along the eastern end of this area (closest to the Village Core) will probable convert to commercial uses. But the use of some parcels does not mean that the character of the area will depart very far from its former residential character. The General Plan designation is for "Urban Mix". This means a highly urbanized collection of commercial with residential a. - _ ... .7 The a... a. U ., 1 1 t,..... 1 A. �.... interspersed. he requirements, <,11Qt Q11 AJ LL.11i11ngs be BJ/DOCTB.002 - 5 two-story offers the opportunity for housing over commercial uses. Some lots may be used entirely for residential purposes. The higher density residential zone north of the park..... P55. Avenida Bermudas Collector* 64'-72' *From Avenue 52 to Callle Tampico and north to the dike. P57. Avenida Bermudas Improve Avenida Bermudas :From Call.e Tecate to Avenue 52 (Sinaloa) to the full fib -foot right-of-way as a secondary arterial. At the intersection with new Avenue 52, include one straight ahead lane with right turn capability and one right turn pocket lane, and a left turn lane. Between Avenue 52 and the Flood Control structure north ,of Calle Tajnpico, improve Avenida Bermudas as a Collector with ( 64 ° -72 ° ) right-of-way. No median should be considered. .P58. Amend map to show Avenida Bermudas between Avenue 52 and the north end of Area One (the Flood Control dike) as a Collector. P59. Design the intersection of Avenida Bermudas and Avenue 52 realignment with the capability of two right turn laness on the southeast corner. The objective is to encourage commuter traffic from the Cove to turn right on .Avenue 52 rather than continue north into the Village unless the destination is actually within the Village. P67. Parking in Area Five will have a special arrangement, configured to match the existing pattern of parking and building structures already in evidence in this Area. In Area Five, parking will be in front of the buildings. Driveways will be shared, i.e., straddling the lot lines. Parking areas may be covered by shade structures, or by porches or balconies, or by structures overhanging the parking area. Diagram: BJ/D0CTB.002 -- 6 - P70. Add: Now that the Civic Center site has been established on the 17 acre site at the southwest corner of Calle Tampico and Washington Street and extended westward to within a quarter mile of the Village Commercial Zone, it is now time to consider completing a major pedestrial link between the Village Commercial and the Civic Center site. This would be especially important, if the Civic Center is to be used for any cultural activities, such as the future home of the La Quinta Arts Festival or the Jazz Festival or any other crowd gathering events. The lots along Avenida Buena Ventura east of Desert Club will p:irobably be substandard in depth once Calle Tampico is widened to its ultimate width. Acquisition of these lots would make sense to provide bath a major pedestrial link and a garden -like setting to tie together the Village and the Civic Center. `Phis :route is also a part of the safe route to the Avenue 50 sci.-iool complex from the Cove area. P78. The Ira Quinta Arts Foundation holds an annual festival (formerly at the Desert Club) at the La Quinta Park for artists :nationwide. P80. Amend the Map to incli.ide Area Five. P81. In Area Five, the preexisting landscape feature is the use of palms along the roadway. This pattern should continue for all new development as well. P92. Amend the Map to include Area Five. P105. Area Five: This area is an urban mix of commercial and residential. Both automobile and pedestrian orientations should receive equal treatment. A sidewalk should be placed along the street with palms alongside the sidewalk. All buildings must be two-story, not to exceed 35-feet tall. The ground floor should observe a setback of at least 35-feet from the property line. Second floor buildings or shade structures can extend to the property line. Rear -yard setbacks shall be a minimum of five feet. Sideyards may extend to the property line and can be connected if complying with Fire Codes. No alleys or driveways will be permitted to connect directly to Calle Tampico. All property access must come from north -south streets. BJ/DOCTB.002 - 7 - All existing and proposed trash areas must be screened with approved 1,aalls and gates. No trash area can open to the street, but must open to the side, away from the street. P121. Area Two, Four and Five are designated for high intensity retail and services, offices, and residential uses. P125. Amend Map to include Area Five. P129. Library services is now provided by a Riverside County Branch Library in a new building on F-stado. BJ/DOCTB.002 - 8 - street if ;possible. No additional direct access points shall be permitted between Avenida Bermudas and Desert Club Drive. Properties in this block shall take access off extensions of Bermudas or Desert Club at a point no less than 200 :Feet north of the Calle Tampico right-of-way line. b. From Eisenhower: Access points from 1Eisenhcwer Drive shall be no less than 330 feet north of the Calle Tampico right-of-way line. 9.90.080 C-V-T "TAMPICO" SUBZONE. A. Purpose. The Tampico subzone of the Village is meant to provide an area of "Urban Mix" wherein both high density residential and commercial uses along Tampico (and perhaps elsewhere within the area -especially on the eastern edge close to the "Core" Subzone) across fzom the future commercial area to the north of Tampico. A second purpose is to create a setting wherein affordable housing units may be created for housing se,iiiors and employees of the Village areas. B. Permitted Uses. Uses generally permitted in the Village Commercial Zone are listed and described in detail in Section 9.90.020. In the C-V-T (Tasrpico) Subzone, only certain of these uses are permitted (primarily because of the intermixture of commercial and residential uses). Permitted uses are listed below by the short title for each group. For a. full description and examples, refer to Section 9.90.020, Permitted Uses. For some groups of uses, modifications or special conditions may be required to ensure the compatibility of the group of uses with other uses within or adjacent to this Subzone. 1. Group 2. Multi -family as the primary use. 2. Group 3. Residential as a secondary use. 3. Group 4. Detached professional studio, provided that noise and other nuisance factors do not disturb adjacent residents. 4. Group 6. Offices. 5. Group 7. Services and limited sales within offices. 6. Group 8. Personal services. 7. Group 9. Food service, provided that no cooking takes place on -site. 8. Group 12. Classes n VLL✓ I *l n pu�n 1.7 BJ/DOCTB.002 - 45 - 10. Group 14. Small goods sales or rental. 11. Group 15. Parking lots --private lots, on -site only; off -site lots only if in public o�.,-.nership and operation. C. Accessory Uses. In addition to the accessory uses permitted as described in Section 9.90.030, in the Tampico Subzone the following accessory uses shall be permitted: 1. Outdoor display and sales of original or limited -edition reproductions of ark works; provided that: a. All such outdoor displays and sales take place on private property with the written consent of the owner or agent of the property (art shows on public property will require an outdoor temporary minor event permit, pursuant to Chapter 9.216); and, b. Sales of art works are conducted by entities having a valid, current La nuinta business license or the proceeds of the outdoor sales benefit a charitable, tax-exempt institution and related City requirements for solicitation have been complied with. C. No display or sales of art works blocks the required pedestrian walkways; a clear area of a minimum width of four feet shall be left adjacent to the street and to each building entry or exit; and, d. All booths, stalls, carts, or other equipment for outdoor display and sales of art works, at the close of each business day, shall be removed or immobilized and secured so as to prevent it from becoming a public safety hazard, nuisance, or a security risk. e. The operation of outdoor display and sales of art works shall be conducted in such a fashion that it does not constitute a threat to the health, safety, or welfare of the public, or become a recurring public nuisance. D. Conditional Uses. By conditional use permit, pursuant to Chapter 9.172, in the Tampico Subzone, .&.1 following L. ., : , . ,, a . I.lIG 1t14Y JJCi p/v�.{tlll.l.Gue BJ/DOCTB.002 - 46 - 1. Exceeding a stated upper limit for a permitted use; 2. Special perking lot designs which do not meet development standards. E. Development Standards. Pursuant to the Village Specific Plan, in addition to the general development standards contained in Section 9.90.060 for the C-V Zoiie, within the C-V-T Subzone, the following particular development standards shall apply: 1. Setbacks. a. In the Tampico Subzone, the structures ground floor shall be setback 35-feet from the front property line. Over this area, the second story may extend to the property line with a structure, porch, balcony or shade structure. b. The rear setback shall be five feet from the rear property line for a public utility easement. C. Interior side setbacks may extend to the property line so long as Fire Code compliance is met, or the structure may be setback at least 10-feet. Exterior side setbacks may extend to the property 7_ine. 2. Building separations and Transitions. In the C-V-T Subzone, the intent is to integrate adjacent buildings and to eliminate separations between the sides of buildings whenever possible. Structural design, roof lines, eaves, sidewalls, placement with respect to side property lines, transitions between buildings, and similar matters will be determined by design review on a case -by -case basis. (See VSP Section 6.2 for discussion, and throughout for illustrations.) 3. Building Height. Structures shall be two-story. In order to preserve the pedestrial scale of development in the Tampico Subzone of the C-V Zone, a height limitation of thirty-five feet shall apply to the general mass of structures, although specific features of less than fifteen percent of the horizontal area of the structure may exceed that limit to a maximum bpi abt of forty feet. BJ/DOCTB.002 - 47 - 4. Parking. In keeping with the pattern already established in the Tampico Subzone, parking shall occur in the front of structures, within the thirty-five foot setback (five feet being reserved for building access in the form of walks). Separate parking lots may also be establ.i_shed. If affordable senior housing occupies the second story, special discounts in parking spaces will be negotiated. 5. Servicing. Servicing of commercial establishments will take place in the front of the structure on street. Solid waste collection shall take place in front of the structi:a.res in screened enclosures. Exposed trash barrels (except for SFR) are not permitted. 6. Pedestrian provisions. A sidewalk within and along the edge of the right-of-way shall provide pedestrian access. 7. Landscaping. Landscaping shall consist of a minim,.un of palm trees planted along side the sidewalk (inside the property), placed every 20-25-feet. Other landscaping shall be used around the building in non -covered areas, to be determined by the design review process. 8. Walls. Walls or other screening of parking is not required between commercial parking lots and residentially zoned or used properties. Berms with planting are preferable. 9. Signa.ge. Signs in the Tampico Subzone shall be pedestrian in scale and orientation. All signs shall comply with Chapter 9.212, Sign Regulations, except that more restrictive provisions of the design standards for the Village shall apply. (See V.S.P. Sections 4.8.7 and 6.5.) 10. Access. No driveways or alleys shall enter onto Calle Tampico. All access to property shall be from the north/south streets. BJ/DOCTB.002 - 48 - 9.90.085 USE TABLE VILLAGE C014MERCIAL USE GROUPS SUBZONES Core Park South North C P S N 1. SFD detached as the primary CUP use -a secondary use x 4. Detached profes- sional studio x 5. commercial guest lodging and associated uses Of f ices x 7. Services and limited sales within offices x x x x x x x CUP K14 x x x x x x x CUP x x x Tampico T x x x x x K41 VILLAGE RESIDENTI R.V. X limited A�- 10. Food service plus .Dther attractions x CUP x CUP 11. P—u b —1i c, assembly- CUP CUP x x x 12. Classes x x x CUP x CUP 13. '-rt display x 14. Small goods sales or rental x x CUP x CUP Parking lots x x x x x CUP 15. BJ/DOCTB.002 - 49 - "ONDITIONAL USES RetailY sales of Motcr_ Fuels Retail Sales of T,11bricants, Fluids, Minor Automobile and Li�htp, Truck Parks CUP Minor Service and Repair of Automobiles an.d Light_Trucks CUP BJ/DOCTB.002 - 50 - GIPY Of I,A QUINU FOF go`� ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM I. BACKGROUND 1. Name of Proponent: Ci77 0" 2. Address and Phone 'dumber of Proponent: 00. lop.- IS -Del( 3. Date of Checklist: 4. Agency Requiring Checklist: C.r-7 yr G+ Q✓.�t79 `! _ _ 5. Name of P:roposal, if applicable: 6-pii '* 89 -OzS, FDA 89'C;FD-� z II. ENVIROV-ENTAL IMPACTS S'P � ca�9,.`d o./rf g9_/3Z (Explanation of all "Yes" and "Maybe" answers 2a required on attached sheets.) 1. Earth. Will the proposal result in: Yes M�be No a. Unstable earth conditions or in, changes in geologic substructures? — X b. Disruptions, displacements, compaction or overcovering of the soil? — c. Change in topography or ground surface relief featu-es? d. The destruction, covering or modification of features? ary unique geologic or physical e. Any increases in wind or water erosion of soils, either on or off the site? f. Changes in deposition or erosion of beach, sands, or changes in siltation, deposition or erosion which may modify the channel of a river or stream or the bed of the ocean or any bay, inlet or lake? g. Fxpos.ire of people or property to geologic hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, mud- slides, ground failure, or similar hazards? 2. Air. Will the proposal result in: a. Substantial air emissions or deterioration of %C a;nbient air quality? b. The creation of objectionable odors? — c. Alteration of air movement, moisture or temperature, or any change in climate, either locally or regionally? 3. Water. Will the proposal result in: a. Changes in currents, or the course or direction of water movements, in either marine or fresh waters? _ -- b. Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface water runoff? c. Alterations to the course of flow of flood waters? d. Change in the amount of surface water in any water body? _ �C e. Discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration of surface water quality, in- cluding but not limited to temperature, \ ' dissolved oxygen or turbidity? f. Alteration of the direction or rate of flow of ground waters? g. Change in the quantity of ground waters, either through direct additions or with- drawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? !31 Yes Ma1'Se No h. Substantial reduction in the amount of water otherwise available for public water supplies? — i. Exposure of people or property to water related hazards such as flooding or tidal waves? 4. Plant Life_. Will the prcposal result in: a. Orange in the diversity of species, or number of any species of plants (including trees, shrubs, grass, crops, microflora and aquatic plants)? b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of plants? c. Introduction of r,--w species of plants into an area, or result in a barrier to the normal replenishment of existing species? d. Reduction in acreage of any agricultural crop? 5. Animal Life. Will the proposal result in: a. Change in the diversity of species, or numbers of any species of animals (birds, land animals, including reptiles, fish and shellfish, benthic \ / organisms, insects or microfauna)? b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare, or endangered species of animals? _ c. Introduction of new species of animals into an area, or result in a barrier to the migration or movement of animals? �C d. Deterioration to existing fish or wildlife habitat? 6. Noise. Will the proposal result in: a. Increases in existing noise levels? b. Exposure of people to severe noise levels? 7. Light and Glare. Will the proposal produce new light or glare? 8. Land Use. Will the proposal result in a substantial alteration of the present or planned land use of an area? — 9. Natural Resources. Will the proposal result in: a. Increase in the rate of any use of any natural resources? — b. Substantial depletion of any renewable natural resource? 10. Risk of Upset. Does the proposal involve a risk of an exp osion or the release of hazardous sub- stances (including, but not limited to, oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation) in the event of an accident or upset conditions? 11. Population. Will the proposal alter the location, distriYut;:on, density, or growth rate of the human population of an area? _ 12. Housing. Will the proposal affect existing housing, or create a demand for additional housing? — 13. Transportation/Circulation. Will the proposal result in: a. Generation of substantial additional vehicular movement? b. Effects on existing parking facilities, or demand for new parking? _ _ (4) Yes Maybe No c. Substantial impact upon existing transportation systems? d. Alterations to present patterns of circulation or movement of people and/or goods? e. Alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffic? — �( f. Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians? _ 14. Public Services. Will the proposal have an effect 1pon, or result in a need for new or altered govern- vental services in any of the fallowing areas: a. Fire protection? b. Police protection? c. Schools? — x d. Parks or other recreational facilities? e. Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? _ f. Cther governmental services? — %K 15. Energy. Will the proposal result in: a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy? b. Subs-antial increase in demand upon existing sources of energy, or require the development of new sources of energy? 16. Utilities. Will the proposal result in a need for new systems, or substantial alterations to the following utilities: a. "rcwe.r or natural gas? b. '_brmunications systems? _ k c. Dater? — X X d. Sewer or septic tanks? — e. Storm water drainage? f. Solid waste and disposal? 17. Human Health. Will the proposal result in: a. Creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard (excluding mental health)? b. Exposure of people to potential health hazards? 18. Aesthetics. Will the proposal result in the obstruction of any scenic vista or view open to the public, or will the proposal result in the creation of an aesthetically offensive site open to public view? — 19. Recreation. Will the proposal result in an impact upon the quality or quantity of existing recrea- tional opportunities? _ — 20. Archeological/Historical. Will the proposal result in an alteration ot a significant archeological or historical site, structure, object or building? — 21. Mandatory_ Finding of Significance. a. Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially re- duce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plan or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? (5) Yes Ma robe No b. Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term, en- v'_ronmental goals? (A short-term impact on the environment is one which occurs in a relatively brief, definitive period of time while long-term �( impacts will endure well into the future.) c. Does the project have impacts which are indi- vidually limited, but cumulatively considerable? (A project may impact on two or more separate resources where the impact on each resource is relatively small, but where the effect of the total of those impacts on the environment is sigr.ific&1t.) / d. Does the project have environmental effects w,iich will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? -- III. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION IV. DET RMINATION (To be completed by the Lead Agency) On the basis of this initial evaluation: I :'ind the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant ef:'ect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. _ I :`ind that althoigh the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION WILL BE PREPARED. _ 1 :7ind the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENNIRON"fENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. Date: 3-*�'89 Signature i4,csacvr-,t ��.a�.e W ATTAC]DIENT III. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION A. Items 1 through 12: No physical environmental impacts are anticipated due to any aspect of the proposed amendments. The MEA previously considered i_m,pacts due to development; the impacts foreseen due to these changes will be almost identical to those previously considered; i.e., changing Low Density Residential land uses to coriununity facilities will result in the same physical impacts on soil, water erosion, grading, etc. The incremental changes associated with traffic, air pollution, etc. cannot be addressed until any uses are proposed. As previously noted, some of these used (post office, PGA fire station) already exist. B. Item 13: Designation of the described roadways as Image Corridors will not affect their flow characteristics or capacities. It is not anticipated that: policies of the La Quinta General Plan applicable to these image corridors will significantly affect the arterial designations, or their intended purpose. A downgrade of 52nd Avenue from 120-foot to 110-foot right-of-way also figures to be insignificant due to significant reductions in intensity of the Grove and Oak Tree West projects, anticipated as an approximately 50 percent reduction in the currently approved unit counts of 1,500 and 2,245, respectively. Extension of street designations into our Sphere is a method of mitigating the effects of growth in this area, and is therefore considered a mitigation measure aimed at addressing the growth -inducing impact of our Sphere designation. Reduction of right-of-way for Avenida Bermudas to 64 feet from 88 feet, between Tampico and realigned 52nd Avenue is intended to address the design problems caused by proximity of structures to Bermudas as it exists. Also, a Secondary Arterial would take away from the thematic character of a pedestrian village; a de -emphasis of Bermudas through this section is both an urban design and engineering design function. Overall, these changes are not seen to significantly impact the ability of the overall street system, as set forth by the La Quinta General Plan, to provide adequate service levels to existing and future corporate limit areas. MR/DOCWN.012 C. Item 14.d: There will be increased need for park maintenance and facilities to be provided for the Fritz Burns Park site (6.66 acres), at the old Desert Club of La Quinta. The City is addressing that need, increasing Staff and facility operating ability in order to meet these increases. D. Item 19: There will be a beneficial impact upon existing recreational opportunities. Establishment of the Fritz Burns Park as a Major Community Facility will create a centrally located facility to serve the entire Cove area, which will provide opportunities not present at the existing La Quinta Park, such as tennis courts. It will also allow for use of either facility for special events, such as the Jazz Festival or Arts Festival, without completely tying up one facility, so that residents can still enjoy one of the facilities' amenities. No mitigating measures are determined to be necessary at this time. The changes proposed by the General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan Amendment, Zone Change, and Zoning Text Amendment are consistent with policies of the La Quinta General Plan and will not result in any significant cumulative environmental impacts of a negative nature. MR/DCCWN.012 D ff'#4 KI mm EOADM O: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION T FROM: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT DATE: SEPTEMBER 12, 1989 SUBJECT: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS: Attached are the public General Plan Amendments. The amendments consist of changes to text numbered one through five , and amendments to the Maps lettered A through C, plus the Amendment to the Housing Element, incorporating Housing and Community Development suggestions, more data and a clarification of some questions. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the attached Resolution recommending to the City Council the acceptance of a Negative Declaration (EA #89-132) and the adoption of the General Plan Amendments (#89-025). BJ/MEM0TB.006 - 1 - E N V I R O N M E N T A L A S S E S S M E N T EA 89-132 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 89-025 SPECIFIC PLAN 87-009, AMENDMENT NO. 2 ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 89-007 CHANGE OF ZONE 89-040 MR/DOCWN.012 Case No. GPl�9-o7S CITY_ OF LA QUINTA Dace Received PLANNING 6 DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 78-105 CALLS ESTADO LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 K"-!R03 -4TAL INFORMATION FORM Plsase complats Parts I and :[I of this fooA End provide All Of the additional materials requested in ?art III. Failtizre to do so may dalagthe review rocess o!our�roject. If you are unable to provide~the ingoirmatfon, or you need assistance, please feel free to contact the Envi.onment.al Quality Section of the Planning Department at (619) 564-2246. PART 1. Cer.eral %formation 1.f J';hat is the total acreage involved? _.N/A _(-�- yJ /rc-�s YZ>rAL 2. Is there a previous application filed for the same site? YES — NO X If 'Teal, p.'-ovide Casa '71imber. Also provide the Environmental Assosament .Number, if kno'.ns, and Environmental Impact Report Number, if applicable. CEL3e No. p�(Parcel Map, Zone Change, Etc.) EA NO. -_ (if known) gla No. _.0 -• (if applicable) PART II. Ex-f.9tin Con(U-tions 1. Y Project sits area: CO✓J, f/4+2�ov5 406, -L.£5 w i� Ca rr -.(S ze7of -property s.n Sq.rt. and acreage) 2. Existing ua_e of the project sites j. Existing u2s on adjacent properties: (Exauple: North, Shopping Center; South, Single F-3ni.],y Dwellings; East, Vacant, etc.) 4. _°ve topog aphy (describe): (If azy portion of the site exceeds 5% slope, attach a t:,pc& aphic display of the proposal site; if less than 5% slope, please proiids elevations at corners of site) r..,/�1�.._. �; y s1?�?Y rL�¢ �^iNoy�✓%n.,/�� G�-�iz�fz� �s .�c� eAL SLJ 5. Grading (Estimate member of cubic yards of dirt being moved): 6. Are there any natural or msn-made drainage channel areas throu&t or adjacent to the property? So Teems (If yes, submit a display of such drainage channel areas.) Describe the disposition Q f t� channels/areas should the proposal be implemented. ..'�?'3ti_`;'��'�!� �.Y�S H i-�?.rti/f/ll s� st�_�� TEE _ S✓Q,2 7. Are there W known archaeological finds near or on the proposed site? No-2� Zss„�, 8. Describe any Mcultural or scenic aspects of the project sites 9, Describe existing site vegetation and their proposed disposition should the proposal be approved: (If any significant plant materials, e.g., mature trees, exist on the site, please prepare a site plan that illustrates their nur`Ner, type, size and ENVIRMC2tPU INb'ORYUMOR P')M, City of La Quanta 10. Describe aecassibility of proposal site to the following utilities; gas, dater -rid electricity. (If proposal site does not have iDnediate &cease, further describe necessary extension of services and provide a g.apbic display, $J" x 11" that indicates their present location in referenca to the subject site): __._F.U?"7c t�rL�s...�...tL,.,,..��_�E�.3n%✓.�srl�.•�,o/h�p Gil ,_...F..,�,_,.._ 11. Additional commants you may wish to supply regarding your project. (Attach an additional sheet if aecassary) /-!>.� �,,, v.�.£✓i" /'%/1..-�s,�.� � � /z� ca-�_S_ ice_ � _� �--- � � �_ _ 4-r-TZi s...'�✓ClS C __-_�✓£_'w6rt�-/✓t— i/^<r�NJ.�'7 �^��✓d��S�S _ \y<Gc (� i�i2�"s�7'i0 PART III. jlMitional Matsrl�51e Vzo following it&zs most be au'mitted with this form: I- At leaeet three (3) panoramic pbotographs (color prints) of the project site, or an ,aerial photo of the site. 2 A clear photocopy (Xerox or sil.nilar copy) of the appropriate portion of the U.S. Geological Survey quadrangle map, delineating the bo•mdaries of the project site. Also, note the title of the map. I certify tf:e.t I have it•s-satigated the grestions in Parts I end II and the ansvere are true and'. correct to the best of my knowladge. 'dame auTitle of Person Completing Form Ega�ature� Tpp cast PROJECT DESCRIPTION: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 89-025 This proposal is a series of minor amencments to various text an map components of the La Quinta General Plan. Due to Government Code limitations on frequency of annual amendments to the General Plan, these changes have been incorporated into one application for overall review. The following is a general synopsis OZ the proposed changes considered under the environmental assessment (EA 89-032): 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. 4. Allowing certain Village streets to be minimal width due to their history (50-foot right-of-way versus 60-foot right-of-way). 5. Revision to the draft Housing Element to incorporate HCD suggestions. M�_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, between Tampico south to realigned 52nd Avenue. There are some additional General Plan Amendments which are in preparation by the Engineering Department. The most significant is as follows: o 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 Avenue, Airport Boulevard, 58th Avenue, and 60th Avenue. MR/DOCWN.012 Attached with this description is a listing of the related cases and their components addressed by Environmental Assessment No. 89-132: 1. General Plan Ame:.Iidment 89-025 (previously discussed). 2. Specific Plan 87-009, Amendment No. 2, to amend the previously approved Village Specific Plan to include 5.5 acres bounded by Tampico, Eisenhower, Navarro, Villa, and Martinez; and to make various text and map changes. 3. Zonings Ordinance Amendment 89--007, to incorporate provisions of the C-V-T zone into the La Quinta Municipal Code, and Change of Zone 89-040, from R-3 to C-V-T on 5.5 acres to be included into the Village Specific Plan 87-009. The details of these cases are attached as part of this description, preceding the environmental checklist. Due to the interrelationships of these four applications, one environmental assessment was prepared to address the overall effect of adoption and eventual implementation of these proposals. Based upon that assessment, no significant effect could be identified which cannot be addressed through common project approval methods currently being employed. MR/DOCWN.01;2 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 cf cc;nmercial 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 Flan Tcxt Arnendment,__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 knenesnent 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. 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 BJ/DOCTB.003 - 1 - 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 Housing Element. The purpose of the revision is to amend the text of the newly adopted Housing Element, to incorpc;rate the suggestions of HCD, and to clarify the program of action. RJ/DOCTB.003 - 2 - GENERAL PLAN MAP AMENDMENTS (GPA NO. 89•-025) Maw Amendment:: A General Plan Figure II-1 LAND USE PLAN, page II-3a. Designate the following as "Major Connunity Facilities": a. I:,a Quinta Park (from open space) approximately ,,k acres b. 7ri.tz Burns Park (from medium density residential) tipproxiimately 6.66 acres C. United States Post Office (from Village Commercial) �:tpproximately 0.55 acres d. R-4verside 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 X-nendment- 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 carrunercial 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". MapjAmendment 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 road segments: C-1.Jefferson Street (from Fred Waring Drive to Miles Avenue, and from Westward Ho Drive south to Avenue 54): no change. Major Arterial at 120' ,right-of-way. BJ / DUCTB . 0 0 3 - 3 - C-2. Avenue 52 (the new alignment from its junction with YCalle Sinaloa at Avenida Bermudas to 'Washington Street, and from Washington Street eastward to Jefferson Street): downgrade to a Primary Arterial, (4 lanes) on a 110' right-of-way. 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): Pr1_mary Arterial (4 lanes) on a 110' right-of-way. C-4:. Avenue_ 54_ ( from Madison Street to Monroe Street): Primary Arterial (4 lanes) on a 110' right-of-way. C-5. Airport Boulevard (from 1/2 mile east of Madison Street to Monroe Street): Primary Arterial (4 lanes) on a 110' right-of-way. C--6. Avenue 58 (from Madison Street to Monroe Street): Primary Arterial (4 lanes) on a 110' right -of --way. C-7. Avenue 60 (the southerly limit of the Sphere of Influence area) (from Madison Street to Monroe Street): Primary Arterial (4 lanes) on a 110' right -of --way. C-8. Monroe Street (from Avenue 52 to Avenue 60): Primary Arterial (4 lanes) on a 110' right-of-way, except that a 25' landscape setback should be ,maintained (with any tree planting within 15' of the property line) so that if Monroe needs to be widened to a six lane facility in the future the opportunity for taking the additional five feet is possible without destroying any mature trees. 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 ^alle Tampico and from Tampico north to the flood control dike (to serve the future school site) 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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September, 1987 Amended by Staff Planning and Development Department BJ/DOCTB.001 - 1 CITY OF LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL John Pena, Mayor Dale Bohnenberger, Mayor Pro-Tem William Rushworth, Councilmember Stanley Sniff, Councilmember Joyce Bosworth, Councilmember PLANNING C014MISSION John Walling, Chairman Lucia Moran, Vice Chairman Sue Steding, Commissioner John Bund, Commissioner Peter Zelles, Commissioner CITY STAFF Ronald Kiedrowski, City Manager Jerry Herman, Planning Director Frank Reynolds, City Engineer Ted Bower, Advanced Principal Planner BJ/DOCTB.001 - 2 - CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ANNOUNCING FINDINGS AND APPROVING 'THE AMENDMENT TO THE SPECIFIC PLAN FOR THE VILLAGE AT LA QUINTA INCLUDING A NEW AREA (AREA FIVE), IHE AREA NORTH OF THE PARK, AND NUKING OTHER MINOR CHANGES TO THE SPECIFIC PLAN. SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 87-009 VILLAGE AT LA QUINTA COMMERCIAL AREA AMENDMENT NO. 2 WHEREAS, The Planning Coamiission has recommended approval of the Amen,et.ments to the Spec-ifir. Plan No. 87-009, pursuant to Government Code Section 65500 et.seq., and has transmitted same to the City Council in compliance with Section 65502 of said Code; and WHEREAS, the City Counci' has held at least one Public Hearing on the Amendments ,o Specific Plan No. 87-OC9, as required by Section 65503 of the Government Code; and WHEREAS, the Specific Plan, as amended, is consistent with the adopted goals and policies of the La Quinta General Plan; and WHEREAS, the Specific Plan as amended, will provide necessary guidelines to help ensure the orderly and compatible development cf private lands and public .improvements; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Assessment No. 87-079 was prepared in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental, Quality Act, and although implementation of the Specific Plan could have a significant impact on the environment, the incorporation of mitigation measures into the Plan in accordance with the La Quinta General Plan Master Environmental. Assessment, will mitigate these impacts to the extent possible. The Amendment to the Specific Plan was also considered under Environmental Assessment No. 89-114. No additional environmental impact was foreseen. Therefore, a Negative Declaration has been prepared. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, as follows: 1. That the above recitations are true and constitute the findin<;1s of the City Council in this matter; and 2. That the filing of a Negative Declaration of en -11-r%:.*^,ental ar.rwct iv hcrcbj BJ/RESOCC.003. - 1 - 3. That t:he Specific Plan for the Village of La Quinta is hereby jariended according to Exhibit "A", attached hereto. F)ASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council, held on this 3rd day of October, 1989, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: JOHN PENA, .Mayor __-__.._-_...a__."-- City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: SAIT DRAVL. JUHOLA, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California APPROVED AS `:'O FORM: DAWN HONEYWE:lJL, City Attorney City of La Quinta, California BJ/RESOCC.001 - 2 EXHIBIT A The text and illustrations of the Specific Plan for the Village at Tea Quinta are hereby amended to accomplish several major and a few minor up -dates and corrections: 1. To include Area Five along Calle Tampico north of the Park, wherein both high density residential and coimnerci.al uses are allowed. The General Plan has been amended to designate this area as "Urban Mix". 2. To amend the Urban Design Plan, the Landscaping Plan and other 1:1.1ans as they affect Area Five. 3. To redesignate Avenida Bermudas, between the new alignment of Avenue 52 north to Tampico, as a collector tin rec:oc4nition of the pedestrian purposes of the Village and the major investments in mature landscaping material along the route) . 4. To recognize the impending elementary school north of the date grove, north.. of Tampico in the grapefruit grove. 5. To designate the extension of Avenida Bermudas north of Tampico to the flood control dike as a collector. 6. To remove the mid -block crosswalk between Avenida Bermudas and Desert Club as an inappropriate location for a c:ros::2walk, and move the crosswalk to the west side of Avenida Bermudas, perhaps with a crossing signal and/or a traffic. signal at that location. 7. To suggest the need for a major pedestrian way along the south side of Tampico from the Civic Center site to Desert Club. 8. To allow for the softening of the curve on Tampico at Avenida Bermudas. 9. To recognize the contribution of the Fritz Burns Park as a youth oriented park. 10. To recognize the demolition of the existing buildings and swimming pool at the Fritz Burns Park in anticipation of the construction of other facilities. 11. To recognize the relocation of the La Quinta Arts Foundation Show from the Fritz Burns Park to the La Quinta Park. 12. To make other minor corrective amendments to the Plan to accommodate these changes and to update the Plan. BJ/DOCTB.002 - 1 - MAP OF THE BOUNDARY OF THE VILLAGE Ic ! F� iLu i < i w � W [ SY�ti1�F33e 1 � CQ3dVAYN 3AV a jVTllA 3AV to — 1 la Z IW >j 1 < -- U � rzoaN:314 3Av i ! ! >i ! ! U 1 1 1 ! 1 z3NIIUVw 3AV t ,% . at ntl Ira .ad ew'ia I" mom nnatinnm..mmveR u4us®ar' ! 3AWC U3MONN3913 ! 0 � 0 � 0 y 0 0 n 3AV T a U.a.a a a a ae,v M.0 MIt Ir1 all m mira ra ass In W as Wm IM m■ BJ/DOCTB.002 - 2 - Amendments: P1. Bcuridaries: The Village at La Quinta is the "Downtown" for the City of La Quinta. It comprises 105.4 gross acres cif land.... P2. P3. P13. P14. P16. A. 14 C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. Map: Area Five - higher density residential and cc)-m-nerc ial uses. Area :Dive - Acid: The area will also accommodate cciiunerc:.ial uses, especially fronting on Tampico, as well as elsewhere within Area Five. Amerid the Map to add the Area Five north of the Park. Amend 1--he Map for Area 5 to read "Residential Apartments and Commercial uses". First Column ,;%Trend Table 3-1: Existing Land Uses Acres % CorTrercial Uses 13.5 12.8 A.1 Retail A.2 Office /Service A.3 Eating/Drinking Est. INS`IITUTIONAL Uses B.1 City Facilities B.2 Governmental (Post Office) Utility Recreational Uses (Park) Residential Uses E.1 Single Family E.2 Mult-iples/Duplex Total Developed Land Agriculture Vacant Land Net Area Streets Total Area 1.4 8.3 3.8 1.8 1.2 0.6 0.3 4.6 7.4 4.0 3.4 27.6 22.5 33.9 84 21.4 105.4 1.4 7.8 3.6 1.7 1.1 0.5 0.2 4.4 7.0 3.8 3.2 26.2 21.3 32.2 79 20.3 100% BJ/DOCTB.002 - 3 - P16. Second Column - Add: Area Five is included in the Village boundaries. The Land Use may continue to be high density residential, interspersed with comr7rercial uses. The existing land uses in Area Five are as follows: Service (Dental Office) 0.2 Acres 3 single Family Homes 0.5 Acres Multi-farmily Apartments 2.4 Acres Vacant Land 2.5 Acres Streets 3.2 Acres TOTAL 8.8 Acres P17. Amend the Map to include Area Five. P18. Amend the aerial photo to include Area Five. P20. Amend the Map to include Area Five. P21. Adjacent Uses: North of the Park in Area Five, there are a number of apartment developments, however most of the parcels are still vacant. Those parcels along Tampico, being across Tampico from future commercial (as well as some interior parcels) may well find their highest and best use as commercial locations. P21. South of the Village, across the new alignment for Avenue 52 extension is the for'Mer site of the Desert Club and the site for the proposed Heritage Club project, which is presently vacant. On the Heritage Club site, CV WD has now cori•pleted a major stormwater collection and diversion system which should help deter the flooding which in former times plagued La Quinta's lower elevations. The previous site of the Desert Club, now donated to the City as the Fritz Burns Park, has had the former Desert Club Buildings and swimming pool removed in anticipation of a new set. of facilities. The La Quanta Arts Festival in its early years used the Desert Club site for its annual show. Now the Festival has been relocated to the La Quanta Park. P22. The City has now adopted a set of Special Village Commercial and Residential zoning codes with which to implement the Village Plan. P22. Amend the Map to include Area Five. P23. Amend the Map to include Area Five. P24. Amend the Map to include Area Five. P28. Amend the Map to include Area Five. BJ/DOCTB.002 - 4 - P31. 3.84. City Circulation Plan Avenida Bermudas is a collector with a 64-72 foot right-(:)f-•way with a 40-48 pavement surface, between Avenue 52 and Tampico. Further south, below Avenue 52 to Calle 11"ecate, the street is a Secondary Arterial with an 88-foot right-of-way. Add: The segment of Avenida Bermudas north of Calle Tampico should also be a collector in view of the increased bus and car traffic occasioned by the planned location of an elementary school north of the future commerc._al, adjacent to the flood control dike. A traffic;; signal or at the very least a cross -walk signal riee6s to be installed at the intersection of Calle 11'ampico and ,Avenida Bermudas to accommodate turning vehicular movements and pedestrians. P31. .Amend the Circulation Map to show Avenida Bermudas through the Village to be a collector. Also show the segment north of Calle Tampico to the flood dike to be a collector. P32. Amend the Map to include Area Five. P37. Area F.Lve, the area now included in the Village proper, is predominantly residential on the west end. The visual character 'aries. Most buildings are two story. To the eastern s_de, the lots are primarily vacant. South of the Pa.1k, there are single family homes and vacant lots. P48. Area F�Lve - Residential and Commercial o '::c,io story multiple residential. o ':Njo story commercial with the second floor as private residence, condominium, rental residential office, or retail. o Landscape screening from adjacent commercial. P49. Amend Map to include Area Five. P53/54. Area. Five This area is now within the Village proper. Its inclusion in the plan is in recognition that across Calle Tampico, the future commercial abuts this area. Properties along Calle Tampico, if not also interior parcels along the eastern end of this area (closest to the Village Core) will probable convert to commercial uses. But the use of some parcels does not mean that the character of the area will depart very far from its former residential character. The General :Plan designation is for "Urban Mix". This means a highly urbanised collection of commercial with residential 111VG1 AItiC1SCd• 111C requirements, l.11O 1. 011 JJLL1 111 lll�j s7 1JC BJ/DOCTB.002 - 5 - two-story offers the opportunity for housing over coiwriercial uses. Some lots may be used entirely for residential purposes. The higher density residential zone north of the park..... P55. Avenida Bermudas Collector* 64'-72' *From Avenue 52 to Callle Tampico and north to the dike. P57. Avenida Bermudas Improve Avenida Bermudas from Calle Tecate to Avenue 52 (Sinaloa) to the full 88-foot right-of-way as a secondary arterial. At the intersection with new Avenue 52, include one straight ahead lane with right turn capability and one right turn pocket lane, and a left turn lane. Between Avenue 52 and the flood Control structure north of Calle Tampico, improve Avenida Bermudas as a Collector with (64'-721) right -of --way. No median should be considered. P58. Amend ;yap to show Avenida Bermudas between Avenue 52 and the north end of Area One (the Flood Control dike) as a Collector. P59. Design t::Ae intersection of Avenida Bermudas and Avenue 52 realignment with the capability of two right turn laness on the southeast corner. The objective is to encourage commuter traffic from the Cove to turn right on Avenue 52 rather than continue north into the Village unless the destination is actually within the Village. P67. Parking in Area Five will have a special arrangement, configured to match the existing pattern of parking and building structures already in evidence in this Area. In Area Five, parking will be in front of the buildings. Driveways will be shared, i.e., straddling the lot lines. Parking areas may be covered by shade structures, or by ;porches or balconies, or by structures overhanging the parking area. Diagram: hr r_MMIM= BJ/DOCTB.002 - 6 - P70. Add: Now that the Civic Center site has been established on the 17 acre site at the southwest corner of Calle Tampico and Washington Street and extended westward to within a quarter mile of the Village Commercial Zone, it is now time to consider completing a major pedestrial link between the Village Commercial and the Civic Center site. This would be especially important, if the Civic Center is to be used for any cultural activities, such as the fixture home of: the La Quinta Arts Festival or the Jazz Festival or any, other crowd gathering events. The lots along Avenida Buena Ventura east of Desert Club will probably be substandard in depth oni,e Calle Tampico is widened to its ultimate width. Acquisition of these lots would make sense to provide both a .major pedestrial link and a garden -like setting to tie together the Village and the Civic Center. This route is also a part of the safe route to the Avenue 50 school complex from the Cove area. P78. The La Quinta Arts Foiindation holds an annual festival (formerly at the De,tert Club) at the La Quinta Park for artists nationwide. P80. Amend the Map to include Area Five. P81. In Area. Five, the preexisting landscape feature is the use of palms along the roadway. This pattern should continue for all new development as well. P92. Amend t:.he Map to include Area Five. P105. Area Five: This area is an urban mix of commercial and residential. Both automobile and pedestrian orientations should receive equal treatment. A sidewalk should be placed along the street with palms alongside the ::sidewalk. All buildings must be two-story, not to exceed 35-feet tall. "Lhe ground floor should observe a setback of at least 35-feet from the property line. Second floor buildings or shade structures can extend to the property line. ,(tear -yard setbacks shall be a minimum of five feet. Sideyards may extend to the property line and can be connected if complying with Fire Codes. No alleys or driveways will be permitted to connect directly to Calle Tampico. All property access must come from north -south streets. BJ/DOCTH.002 - 7 - All existing and proposed trash areas must be screened with approved walls and gates. s No trash area can open to the street, but must open to the side, away from the street. P121. Area Two, Four and Five are designated for high intens--i.ty retail and services, offices, and residential uses. P125. Amend Map to include Area Five. P129. Library services is now provided by a Riverside County Branch Library in, a new building on Estado. BJ/DOCTB.002 - 8 - street if possible. No additional direct access points shall be permitted between Avenida Bermudas and Desert Club Drive. :Properties in this block shall take access off extensions of Bermudas or .,esert Club at a point no less than 200 Eeet north of the Calle Tampico right -of --way line. b. From Eisenhower: Access points from Eisenhower Drive shall be no less than 330 feet north of the Calle Tampico right -of --way line. 9.90.080 C-V-T "`PAMPICO" SUBZCNE. A. Purpose. The Tampico subzone of the Village is meant to provide an area of "Urban Mix" wherein both high density residential and commercial uses along Tampico (and perhaps elsewhere within the area -especially on the eastern edge close to the "Core" Subzone) across from the future commercial area to the north of Tampico. A second purpose is to create a setting wherein affordable housing units may be created for housing seniors and employees of the Village areas. B. Permitted Uses. Uses generally permitted in the Village Coin-Lmercial Zone are listed and described in detail in Section 9.90.020. In the C-V-T (Tampico) Subzone, only certain of these uses are permitted (primarily because of the intermixture of ccmmercial and residential uses). Permitted uses are listed below by the short title for each group. For a full description and examples, refer to Section 9.90.020, Permitted Uses. For some groups of uses, modifications or special conditions may be required to ensure the compatibility of the group of uses with other uses within or adjacent to this Subzone. 1. Group 2. Multi -family as the primary use. 2. Group 3. Residential as a secondary use. 3. Group 4. Detached professional studio, provided that noise and other nuisance factors do not disturb adjacent residents. 4. Group 6. Offices. 5. Group 7. Services and limited sales within offices. 6. Group 8. Personal services. 7. Group 9. Food service, provided that no cooking takes place on -site. B. Group 12. Classes fGroup 1 7 a r- TN, 1 7 • VlVIA� 1J • AL �. splay. BJ/DOCI'B.002 - 45 - 1.0. Group 14. Small goods sales or rental. 11. Group 15. Parking lots ---private lots, on -site only; off -site lots only if in public ownership and operation. C. ;kcc:essory Uses. In addition to the accessory uses permitted as described in Section 9.90.030, in the Tampico Suhrone the following accessory uses shall be permitted: 1. Ou.tdocr display and sales of original or limited -edition reproductions of ark works; provided that: a. All such outdoor displays and sales take place on private property with the written consent of the owner or agent of the property (art shows on public property will require an outdoor temporary minor event permit, pursuant to Chapter 9.216); and, b. Sales of art works are conducted by entities having a valid, current La Quinta business license or the proceeds of the outdoor sales benefit a charitable, tax-exempt institution and related City requirements for solicitation have been complied with. C. No display or sales of art works blocks the required pedestrian walkways; a clear area of a minimum width of four feet shall be left adjacent to the street and to each building entry or exit; and, d. All booths, stalls, carts, or other equipment for outdoor display and sales of art works, at the close of each business day, shall be removed or immobilized and secured so as to prevent it from becoming a public safety hazard, nuisance, or a security risk. e. The operation of outdoor display and sales of art works shall be conducted in such a fashion that it does not constitute a threat to the health, safety, or welfare of the public, or become a recurring public nuisance. D. Conditional Uses. By conditional use permit, pursuant to Chapter 9.172, in the Tampico Subzone, d-lam'+ F^1 owing may he --mi}}-^A . BJ/DOCTB.002 - 46 - 1. Exceeding a stated upper limit for a permitted use; 2. Special parking lot designs which do not meet development standards. E. Development Standards. Pursuant to the Village Specific Plan, in addition to the general development standards contained in Section 9.90.060 for the C-V Zone, within the C-V-T Subzone, the following particular development standards shall �:�pp ly : 1. SetbaLcks. a. In the Tampico Subzone, the structures ground floor shall be setback 35--feet from the front property line. Over this area, the second story may extend to the property line with a structure, porch, balcony or shade structure. b. The rear setback shall be five feet from °the rear property line for a public utility easement. C. Interior side setbacks may extend to the property line so long as Fire Code compliance is met, or the structure may be setback at least 10-feet. Exterior side setbacks may extend to the property line. 2. Building separations and Transitions. In the C-V-T Subzone, the intent is to integrate adjacent buildings and to eliminate separations between the sides of buildings whenever possible. Structural design, roof lines, eaves, sidewalls, placement with respect to side property lines, transitions between buildings, and similar matters will be determined by design review on a case--by-case basis. (See VSP Section 6.2 for discussion, and throughout for illustrations.) 3. Building Height. Structures shall be two-story. In order to preserve the pedestrial scale of development in the Tampico Subzone of the C-V Zone, a height limitation of thirty-five feet shall apply to the general mass of structures, although specific features of less than fifteen percent of the horizontal area of the structure may exceed that limit to a maximum $%^i .q1,t ref f�r4 s frci 1 \.. .L v�.. VA LVA .= Lv. .• BJ/DOCTB.002 - 47 - 4. Parking. In keeping with the pattern already established in the Tampico Subzone, parking shall occur in the front of structures, within the thirty-five foot setback (five feet being reserved for building access in the form of walks). Separate parking lots may also be established. If affordable senior housing occupies the second story, special discounts in parking spaces will be negotiated. �. Servicing. Servicing of conunercial establishments will take place in the front of the structure on street. Solid waste collection shall take place in front of the structures in screened enclosures. Exposed trash barrels (except for SFR) are not permitted. 6. Pedestrian provisions. A sidewalk within and along the edge of the right-of-way shall provide pedestrian access. 7. Landscaping. Landscaping shall consist of a minim'an of palm trees planted along side the sidewalk (inside the property), placed every 20-25-feet. Other landscaping shall be used around the building in non -covered areas, to be determined by the design review process. 8. Walls. Walls or other screening of parking is not required between commercial parking lots and residentially zoned or used properties. Berms with planting are preferable. 9. Signage. Signs in the Tampico Subzone shall be pedestrian in scale and orientation. All signs shall comply with Chapter 9.212, Sign Regulations, except that more restrictive provisions of the design standards for the Village shall apply. (See V.S.P. Sections 4.8.7 and 6.5.) 10. Access. No driveways or alleys shall enter onto Calle Tampico. All access to property shall be from the north/south streets. BJ/DOCTB.002 - 48 - 9.90.085 USE TABLE VILLAGE COMMERCIAL VILLAGE USE GROUPS SUBZCINES RESIDENTI Core Park South North Tampico R.V. C P S N T the primary CUP x 2. ------- kF I R -,- as the - primary use x x secondary use x x x x sional studio x x x CUP x lodging and associated uses x 7. ices and limited sales within offices x x x x x -,---Fo—od,--- service —*--,-------,—,--X--,-----X--,---- —X-""-- X-— - other attractions x CUP x CUP 11. Public assembly x CUP 12. Classes- x x x CUP x 13. Art display x x x CUP x CUP 14. Small goods sales or rental x x CUP x CUP 15. Parking lots I-.----- x - x x x x CUP BJ/DOCTB.002 - 49 - CONDITIONAL USES Reta.il Sales of Motor Fuels_ CUP Retail Sales of T,ubricants, Fluicis, Minor Automobile and Light Truck Parks _ _CUP_ Minor Service and Repair of Autcoobiles and Light Trucks CUP CUP BJ/DOCTB.002 - 50 - "a� =: - CM OF IA QOINTI cp •-r.�� ENVIRONMENTAL OiECKLIST FORM I. BACKGROUND 1. Naze of Proponent: Cr70f ,i4 L�•�r�q _ _ _ __ 2. Address and Phone Number of Proponent: Py.130�. isay 3� - h� Gar-c,� fs.-�too, Gt- 4z ,••ar+o-- fiI 92Z� 6 i �,.5�5'- z z S�6 3. Late of Checklist: 4. rgency Requiring Checklist: _ G.r-I 0r Lam+ O✓,.�7q _ __ S. lone of Proposal, if applicable: (T pi4 4*89 -Oz.S ?Orq 89_CO-i G21 II. ENV:31\�F_\TAL IMPACTS (Explanation of all "Yes" and "Maybe" answers is required on attached sheets.) 1. Earth. Will the proposal result in: Yes Maybe No a. Unstable earth conditions or in changes in geologic substructures9 V lam. b. Disruptions, displacements, compaction or overcovering of the soil? _ v _ !< C. Change in topography or ground surface relief features? d. The destruction, covering or modification of any unique geologic or physical features? e. Any increases in wind or water erosion of soils, either on or off the site? _ f. Changes in deposition or erosion of beach, sands, or changes in siltation, deposition or erosion which may modify the channel of a river or stream or the bed of the ocean or any bay, inlet or lake? g. Exposure of people or property to geologic hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, mud- slides, ground failure, or similar hazards? 2. Air. Will the proposal result in: a. Substantial air emissions or deterioration of ardent air quality? b. The creation of objectionable odors? c. Alteration of air movement, moisture or temperature, or any change in climate, either locally or regionally? 3. Water. Will the proposal result in: a. Changes in currents, or the course or direction of water movements, in either marine or fresh waters? — -- b. Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface water runoff? c. Alterations to the course of flow of flood waters? — d. Change in the amount of surface water in any water body? — e. Discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration of surface water quality, in- cluding but not limited to temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity? _ f. Alteration of the direction or rate of flow of ground waters? _ g. Change in the quantity of ground waters, either through direct additions or with- drawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? _ (3) Yes _daybe No h. Substantial reduction in the amount of water otherwise available for public water supplies? ` — i. Exposure of people or property to water related hazards such as flooding or tidal waves? 4. Plant Life. Will the proposal result in: a. Change in the diversity of species, or number of any species of plants (including trees, shrubs, grass, crops, microflora and aquatic plants)? — b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of plants? — c. Introduction of new species of plants into an area, or result in a barrier to the normal replenishment of existing species? d. Reduction in acreage of any agricultural crop? — -- S. Animal Life. Will the proposal result in: a. Change in the diversity of species, or numbers of any species of animals (birds, land animals, including reptiles, fish and shellfish, benthic organisms, insects or microfauna)? n b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare, or endangered species of animals? — c. Introduction of new species of animals into an area, or result in a barrier to the migration or movement of animals? d. Deterioration to existing fish or wildlife habitat? 6. Noise. Will the proposal result in: a. Increases in existing noise levels? _ b. Exposure of people to severe noise levels? 7. Light and Glare. Will the proposal produce new light or glare? 8. Land Use. Will the proposal result in a substantial alteration of the present or planned land use of an area? — — 9. Natural Resources. Will the proposal result in: a. Increase in the rate of any use of any natural resources? — b. Substantial depletion of any renewable natural resource? — 10. Risk of Upset. Does the proposal involve a risk of an explosion or the release of hazardous sub- stances (including, but not limited to, oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation) in the event of an accident or upset conditions? — 11. Po ulation. Will the proposal alter the location, distr— i�ution, density, or growth rate of the V human population of an area? C1 12. Housin . Will the proposal affect existing housing, or create a demand for additional housing? _ 13. Transportation/Circulation. Will the proposal result in: a. Generation of substantial additional vehicular movement? — b. Effects on existing parking facilities, or v demand for new parking? _ — (4) Yes be No c. Substantial impact upon existing transportation systems? u __ d. Alterations to present patterns of circulation or movement of people and/or goods? _ e. Alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffic? f. Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians? 14. Public Services. Will the proposal have an effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered govern- mental services in any of the following areas: a. Fire protection? b. Police protection? c. Schools? d. Parks or other recreational facilities? e. Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? — �( f. Other governmental services? 15. Energy. Will the proposal result in: a_Use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy? _ �( b. Substantial increase in demand upon existing sources of energy, or require the development `✓ of new sources of energy? 16. U-ilities. Will the proposal result in a need for new systems, or substantial alterations to the following utilities: a. Power or natural gas? b. Communications systems? — x c. Water? d. Sewer or septic tanks? e. Storm water drainage? f. Solid waste and disposal? _ 17. a+_Loran Health. Will the proposal result in: a. Creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard (excluding mental health)? b. Exposure of people to potential health hazards? 18. Aesthetics. Will the proposal result in the obstruction of any scenic vista or view open to the public, or will the proposal result in the creation of an aesthetically offensive site open to public view? _1X 19. Recreation. Will the proposal result in an impact upon the quality or quantity of existing recrea- tional opportunities? _ 20. Archeological/Historical. Will the proposal result in an alteration o a significant archeological or historical site, structure, object or building? 21. Mandatory Finding of Significance. a. Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially re- duce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plan or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? (5) Yes M e No b. Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term, en- vironmental goals? (A short-term impact on the environment is one which occurs in a relatively brief, definitive period of time while long-term �( impacts will endure well into the future.) c. Does the project have impacts which are indi- vidually limited, but cumulatively considerable? (A project may impact on two or more separate resources where the impact on each resource is relatively small, but where the effect of the total of those impacts on the environment is significant.) _ d. Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on huran beings, either directly or indirectly? III. CISCjSSION OF ENVIRONNENTAL EVALUATION IV. DETER,41NATION (To be completed by the Lead Agency) On the basis of this initial evaluation: I find the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION WILL BE PREPARED. I find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIROSENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. Date: 3-}'8 A/..�—r` Signature .Qcsoc..rrt P�.�t rrl ATTACHMENT III. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION A. Items 1 through 12: No physical environmental impacts are anticipated due to any aspect of the Iroposed amendments. The MEA previously considered impacts due to development; the impacts foreseen due to these changes will be almost identical to those previously considered; i.e., changing Low Lc_nsity Residential land uses to community facilities will result in the same physical impacts cn soil, water erosion, grading, etc. The incremental changes associated with traffic, air pollution, etc. cannot be addressed until any uses are proposed. As previously noted, some of these Lined (post office, PGA fire station) already exist. B. Item 13: Designation of the described roadways as Image Corridors will not affect their flow characteristics or capacities. It is not anticipated that policies of the La Quinta General Ilan applicable to these image corridors will significantly affect the arterial designations, or their intended purpose. A downgrade of 52nd Avenue from 120-foot to 110-foot right-of-way also figures to be insignificant due to significant reductions in intensity of the Grove and Oak Tree West projects, anticipated as an approximately 50 percent reduction in the currently approved unit counts of 1,500 and 2,245, respectively. Extension of street designations into our Sphere is a method of mitigating the effects of growth in this area, and is therefore considered a mitigation measure aimed at addressing the growth -inducing impact of our Sphere designation. Reduction of right-of-way for Avenida Bermudas to 64 feet from 88 feet, between Tampico and realigned 52nd Avenue is intended to address the design problems caused by proximity of structures to Bermudas as it exists. Also, a Secondary Arterial would take away from the thematic character of a pedestrian village; a de -emphasis of Bermudas through this section is both an urban design and engineering design function. Cverall, these changes are not seen to significantly impact the ability of the overall street system, as set forth by the La Quinta General Plan, to provide adequate service levels to existing and future corporate limit areas. MR/DOCWN.012 C. Item 14.d: There will be increased need for park maintenance and facilities to be provided for the ]Fritz Burns Park site (6.66 acres), at the old :Desert Club of La Quinta. The City is addressing i_hat need, increasing Staff and facility operating ability in order to meet these increases. D. Item 19: There will be a beneficial impact upon 'existing recreational opportunities. Establishment of the Fritz Burns Park as a Major Conununity :facility will create a centrally located facility +--o serve the entire Cove area, which will provide opportunit�_es not present at the existing La Quinta :Dark, such as tennis courts. It will also allow :"or use of either facility for special events, such as the Jazz Festival or Arts Festival, without completely tying up one facility, so that residents can still enjoy one of the facilities' amenities. do mitigating measures are determined to be necessary at this time. The changes proposed by 1-he General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan AiT,endment, Zone Change, and Zoning Text Amendment are consistent with policies of the La Quinta General P:_an and will not result in any significant cumulative environmental impacts of a negative nature. MR/DOCWN.012 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 89- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION (#EA 89-132), AND APPROVAL OF THE GENERAL PLAN TEXT AMENDMENTS, MAP AMENDMENTS, AND THE AMENDMENT OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the 12th day of September, hold a duly -noticed Public Hearing to consider the request of the City to amend the General Plan. WHEREAS, said General Plan Amendments have complied with the requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" (County of Riverside, Resolution No. 82-213), in that the Planning Director conducted an initial study, and has determined that the proposed amendments 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 General Plan Amendments: 1. That the General Plan. Amendments are consistent with the remainder of the General Plan; 2. That general impacts from the proposed amendments were considered within the MEA prepared and adopted in conjunction with the La Quinta General Plan, and were more specifically addressed by EA #89-132 prepared in conjunction with the General Plan Amendments. 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 Environmental Assessment #89-132 and hereby recommend the adoption of a Negative Declaration; 3. That it does hereby recommend the adoption of the General Plan Amendments attached hereto, consisting of Map Amendments, Text Amendments, and Amendments to the Housing Element. BJ/RESOPC.004 - 1 - PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission held on this 12th day of September, 1989, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: JOHN WALLING, Chairman City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: JERRY HERMAN, Planning Director City of La Quinta, California BJ/RESOPC.004 - 2 - 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 Text 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 0 48th Avenue o Adams Street between 48th Avenue and Highway 111 (b) Strike Jefferson as a Secondary Image Corridor Street. 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 BJ/DOCTB.003 - 1 - 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 Housing 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. BJ/DOCTB.003 - 2 - 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 Quanta 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 road segments: C-1. Jefferson Street (from Fred Waring Drive to Miles Avenue, and from Westward Ho Drive south to Avenue 54): no change. Major Arterial at 120' right-of-way. BJ/DOCTB.003 - 3 - C-2. Avenue 52 (the new alignment from its junction with Caile Sinaloa at Avenida Bermudas to Washington Street, and from Washington Street eastward to Jefferson Street): downgrade to a Primary Arterial, (4 lanes) on a 110' right-of-way. 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): Primary Arterial (4 lanes) on a 110' right-of-way. C-4. Avenue 54 (from Madison Street to Monroe Street): Primary Arterial (4 lanes) on a 110' right-of-way. C-5. Airport Boulevard (from 1/2 mile east of Madison Street to Monroe Street): Primary Arterial (4 lanes) on a 110' right-of-way. C-6. Avenue 58 (from Madison Street to Monroe Street): Primary Arterial (4 lanes) on a 110' right-of-way. C-7. Avenue 60 (the southerly limit of the Sphere of Influence area) (from Madison Street to Monroe Street): Primary Arterial (4 lanes) on a 110' right-of-way. C-8. Monroe Street (from Avenue 52 to Avenue 60): Primary Arterial (4 lanes) on a 110' right-of-way, except that a 25' landscape setback should be maintained (with any tree planting within 15' of the property line) so that if Monroe needs to be widened to a six lane facility in the future the opportunity for taking the additional five feet is possible without destroying any mature trees. 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 and from Tampico north to the flood control dike (to serve the future school site) from a Secondary Arterial to a Collector to protect the pedestrian orientation of the Village and the investments in major landscaping material. BJ/DOCTB.003 - 4 - GENERAL PLAIN AMENDMENDMENTS SPHERE OF INFLUENCE AREA 50th AVE C3 Ti rrorrrrrrrrrrr,i,rfrirrrrrrrirr■ t 52nd AVE z O - co - O Q - C4 - rrurrr/rit///r r■irrrirrirriiiii , 54th AVE A4� C8 - C5 - i mnrrlrntnll*w AIRPORT BLVO C6 - eI/11ri11ri1/1111eireeu11ri11e11/` 58th AVE C7 _ 11/nilION rrriirreleiION rlirrrlir, 60th AVE Am�l f=tt!♦I=5=I SWldd 3Nna mommmommmommmom N . W T � N>> T T � 's .- 00 2 'It ' SYYVGV IN ltilttlt!ltltttrttfrttrtlrN M N®SJNIHSVM 0) F- z w z w z Q. LLI z w 0 LLI LLJ C) 1; anio.L83s3a N -.0 LU LU _j svanw839 3AV 0 PC / LLI 122299999999999K ROMIRWSSAM jawmasom 3AIEfCl 83MOHN3SI3 z in w LO 12 120'R/W so, 1 w MAJOR ARTERIAL I 00"R/W 7eI12' PRIMARY ARTERIAL 88' R/W 2-# e 4' SECONDARY STREET a I * * R/W 4 4' COLLECTOR STREET MEET R/W WIDTH MAY VARY FROM I Do TO. 110 FEET 0 R/W WIDTH MAY VARY FROM 04 TO 72 FEET Figure 6 TYPICAL CROSS -SECTIONAL ROADWAY DIMENSIONS 12 -24- 0 th �+ N Ln ,rot rr-i N 0. . =� to Ln %0 O P� 10D 0 N N r-i N W 00 f- ~ () Ln O ro t 0 0 4 a r4 ~ O ® O O a u k] N O O O 0 �a 1C N Ln ►� rRf N c� o qa O N o >' o ao Ln Ln a N N to r-i 0 1.1 tl- i m CID C N Fi r-i an I O p�j O O E Q O to •� to O ob N v \C N r-i QI d° r-i O H r-4 b a► `n x 41 A W C-4 H fA a PH-1 O MEMORANDUM TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT DATE: SEPTEMBER 12, 1989 SUBJECT: OUTDOOR LIGHT CONTROL ("DARK SKY") ORDINANCE BACKGROUND The following draft Outdoor Light Control Ordinance was adopted from a model ordinance made available by the two major astronomical observatories in Arizona.The basic idea is that different sources of light have different profiles in the frequency range. Low and high pressure sodium lights can be filtered out. Mercury vapor light is too broad in its frequency distribution and cannot be filtered out. It was found in Arizona that the professional observation of the stars amounted to a multi -million dollar industry. The same is probably true for California as well. However, the ordinance is not just for professional astronomers. Amateur astronomy is a large and growing hobby group, especially in the desert. The desert night sky should be preserved for observation by anyone. Because of La Quintals Cove having high mountains around most of its perimeter, La Quinta has a better opportunity to preserve the darkness of the night sky than many other nearby communities. A question has been raised about the provision for allowing mercury vapor lights to be installed (with shields) for a year after the effective date of the chapter. This is for a period of education, and to allow in -town hardware stores to sell off their stock. In the year following adoption, probably few mercury vapor lights would be installed compared to the many thousands which could be installed from this point forward to the buildout of the community. The Planning Commission considered an earlier draft of this chapter at your Study Session of June 26, 1989. BJ/MEMOTB.003 -• 1 - RECOMMENDATION Consider in public hearing the draft of Chapter 9.210 "Outdoor Light Control Ordinance", Zoning Text Amendment #89-011. Adopt the following Resolution, recommending to the City Council the acceptance of the Negative Declaration (EA #89-136), and the adoption of Chapter 9.210 as an Amendment to Title 9 of the Municipal Code. BJ/MEMOTB.003 - 2 - CHAPTER 9.210 OUTDOOR LIGHT CONTROL SECTIONS 9.210.10 Generally 9.210.15 Definitions 9.210.20 General Requirements 9.210.25 Prohibitions 9.210.30 Exemptions 9.210.35 Procedures for Compliance 9.210.40 Temporary Exemptions 9.210.45 Public Nuisance 9.210.10 GENERALLY A. Conformance with Applicable Codes: This Chapter shall be construed as consistent with the remainder of Title 9 (La Quinta City Land Use Ordinance) and with all Uniform Building Codes administrated by the City. B. Applicability: All outdoor artificial illuminating devices shall be installed and operated in conformance with the provisions of this Chapter, plus any Uniform Building Codes presently or subsequently administered or adopted by the City. Any language contained therein which may conflict with. this Chapter shall be construed consistent with this Ordinance. C. Approved Material And. Methods of Installations: The provisions of this Chapter are not intended to prevent the use of any material or method of installation not specifically prescribed by this Chapter provided any such alternate has been approved. The Building Official may approve any such alternate provided that findings can be made that the proposed design, material or method: 1. Provides approximate equivalence to those specific requirements of this Chapter or; 2. Is otherwise satisfactory and complies with the intent of the Chapter. D. Purpose: This Chapter is intended to restrict the permitted use of outdoor artificial illuminating devices emitting undesirable rays which: 1. Have a detrimental effect on astronomical observations, and/or; 2. Inefficiently utilize scarce electrical energy, and/or; 3. Create a public nuisance. BJ/ORDDRFT.002 -• 1 - 91.210.15 DEFINITIONS A. Outdoor Light Fixtures: Shall mean outdoor artificial illuminating devices, outdoor fixtures, lamps and other devices, permanent or portable, used for illumination or advertisement. Such devices shall include, but are not limited to, search, spot, or flood lights for: i. Buildings and structures; 2. Recreational areas; 3. Parking lot lighting; 4. Landscape lighting; 5. Billboards and other signs (advertising or other); 6. Street lighting; 7. General area and yard lighting. B. Individual: Shall mean any private individual, tenant, lessee, owner, or any commercial entity including but not limited to companies, partnerships, joint ventures or corporations. C. Installed: Shall mean the initial installation of outdoor light fixtures defined herein, following the effective date of this Chapter. 9.210.20 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS A. Shielding: All exterior illuminating devices, except those exempt from this Chapter and those regulated by Section 9.210.25 shall be fully or partially shielded as required in the Table. 1. "Fully Shielded" shall mean that those fixtures shall be shielded in such a manner that light rays emitted by the fixture, either directly from the lamp or indirectly from the fixture, are projected below a horizontal plane running through the lowest point on the fixture where light is emitted, thus preventing the emission of light above the horizontal. 2. "Partially Shielded" shall mean that those fixtures shall be shielded in such a manner that the bottom edge of the shield is below the plane center line of the light source (lamp), minimizing the emission of light rays above the horizontal. BJ/ORDDRFT.002 -- 2 - B. Filtration: Those outdoor light fixtures requiring a filter in the Table shall be equipped with a filter consisting of a glass, acrylic or translucent enclosure. (Quartz glass does not meet this requirement). C. Requirements for Shielding and Filtering: The requirements for shielding and filtering light emissions from outdoor light fixtures shall be as set forth in the following table: TABLE REQUIREMENTS FOR SHIELDING AND FILTERING (see also footnotes below) FIXTURE LAMP TYPE Low Pressure Sodium (1) High Pressure Sodium Metal Halide (6) Fluorescent Quartz (3) Incandescent Greater than 160W Incandescent 160W or Less Mercury Vapor Fossil Fuel Glass Tubes, filled with Neon, Argon, Krypton Other Sources SHIELDED FILTERED (4) Partially None Fully None Fully Yes Fully (5) Yes (2) Fully None Fully None None None Fully (7) Yes (7) None None None None AS APPROVED BY THE BUILDING OFFICIAL BJ/ORDDRFT.002 - 3 - Footnotes: (1) This is the preferred light source to minimize undesirable light into the night sky affecting astronomical observations. (2) Warm White and Natural Lamps are preferred to minimize detrimental effects. (3) For the purposes of this Ordinance, quartz lamps shall not be considered an incandescent light source. (4) Most glass, acrylic, or translucent enclosures satisfy these filter requirements. Quartz glass does not meet this requirement. (5) Outdoor advertising signs of the type constructed of translucent materials and wholly illuminated from within do not require shielding. (6) Metal halide display lighting shall not be used for security lighting after 11 p.m. (or after closing hours if before 11 p.m.) unless fully shielded. Metal halide lamps shall be in enclosed luminaries. (7) Recommended for existing mercury vapor fixtures. The installation of new mercury fixtures is prohibited one year after the effective date of this Ordinance. 9.210.25 PROHIBITIONS A. Searchlights: The operation of searchlights for advertising purposes is prohibited. B. Outdoor Building or Landscaping Illumination: The unshielded outdoor illumination of any building, landscaping, signing, or other purpose is prohibited except with incandescent fixtures less than 160 watts, fossil fuels, and/or glass tubes (see Table). C. New Mercury Vapor Installations: One year from the effective date of this Chapter, the installation of mercury vapor fixtures is prohibited. All mercury vapor lights installed shall be fully shielded. 9.210.30 EXEMPTIONS A. Nonconforming Fixtures: All outdoor light fixtures existing and fully installed, prior to the effective date of this Chapter may remain in use as "nonconforming" indefinitely; provided however, that no change in use, replacement, structural alteration, or (after abandonment) no restorations of outdoor light fixtures shall be made unless it thereafter conforms to the provisions of these regulations. BJ/ORDDRFT.002 -• 4 - B. Fossil Fuel Light: Light fixtures using fossil fuel (i.e. light produced directly or indirectly by the combustion of natural gas or other utility type fossil fuels) are exempt from the requirement of this Chapter. C. Federal, State And County Facilities: Those facilities and lands owned and operated or protected by the U.S. Federal Government or the State of California and Riverside County are exempted by law from all requirements of this Chapter. Voluntary compliance with the intent of this Chapter at those facilities is encouraged. D. Recreational Facilities: The illumination of outdoor recreational facilities, public and private, is exempt from the requirements of this Ordinance with the following limitations: 1. The light fixtures for outdoor recreational facilities shall meet the shielding requirements in the Table. 2. No such outdoor recreational facility shall be illuminated by nonconforming means after 10 p.m. except to conclude a specific recreational or sporting event or any other activity conducted at a ball park, outdoor amphitheater, arena, or similar facility in progress prior to 10 p.m. E. Special Exemption: The Planning Commission may grant a special exemption to the requirements of the Table only upon a written finding that there are extreme geographic or geometric conditions warranting the exemption and that there are no conforming fixtures that would suffice. 9.210.35 PROCEDURES FOR COMPLIANCE A. Applications; 1. Any individual intending to install outdoor lighting fixtures (other than 160 watts or less incandescent) shall submit an application to the Planning and Development Department, Building Division providing evidence that the proposed work will comply with this Chapter. 2. Any individual applying for a building permit, Use Permit, Specific Plan or Plot Plan or Final Subdivision Tract intending to install outdoor lighting fixtures (other than 160 watts or less incandescent) shall as a part of said application submit such evidence as may be requested that the proposed work will comply with this Chapter. BJ/ORDDRFT.002 - 5 - 3. Utility companies, lighting or improvement districts entering into a duly approved contract with the City in which they agree to comply with the provisions of this Chapter, shall be exempt from applying for and obtaining a permit for the installation of outdoor light fixtures, including residential security lighting. B. Contents of Application or Submission: The submission shall contain but shall not necessarily be limited to the following, all or part of which may be part of or in addition to the information required elsewhere in the City Regulations upon application for the required permit: 1. Plans indicating the location on the premises and the type of illuminating devices, fixtures, lamps, height, supports, and other devices. 2. Description of the illuminating devices, fixtures, lamps, supports, shielding, filtering and other devices. This description may include but is not limited to, wattage, lighting output, manufacturer's catalog cuts, and drawings (including sections where required). The above required plans and descriptions shall be sufficiently complete to enable the Building Official to readily determine whether compliance with the requirements of this Chapter will be secured. If such plans and descriptions cannot enable this ready determination, by reason of the nature or configuration of the devices, fixtures, or lamps proposed, the applicant shall submit evidence of compliance by certified test reports as performed by a recognized testing lab. C. Issuance of a Permit: Upon the determination that the _nstallation will be in compliance with the requirements of this Chapter, the Building Official shall issue a permit for installation of the outdoor lighting fixtures, to be installed as in the approved application. D. Appeals: Appeal procedures of the zoning regulations for decisions of the Building Official shall apply. F. Amendment To Permit: Should the Applicant desire to substitute outdoor light fixtures or lamps after a permit has been issued, the Applicant must submit all changes to Building Official for approval, with adequate information to assure compliance with this Chapter. BJ/ORDDRFT.002 - 6 - 9.210.40 TEMPORARY EXEMPTIONS A. Request for Temporary Exemptions: Any individual as defined herein may submit a written request on a form prepared by the Planning And Development Department to the Building Official for a "temporary exemption" to the requirements of this Chapter, such exemptions to be valid for 30 days. The request for temporary exemption shall contain minimally the following listed information: 1. Specific exemptions and justification for exemptions requested; 2. Type, use, and hours of operations of exterior light involved; 3. Duration of time for requested exemption; 4. Type of lamp and calculated lumens; 5. Total wattage of lamp or lamps; 6. Proposed location and heights of exterior light; 7. Physical size of exterior lights and type of shielding and/or filtering provided; 8. Previous temporary exemptions, if any. B. In addition to the above data the Building Official may request any additional information which would enable the Building Official to make a reasonable evaluation of the request for temporary exemption. C. Appeal For Temporary Exemption: The Building Official, within five days from the date of the properly completed request for temporary exemption, shall approve or reject in writing the request. If rejected, the individual making the request shall have the right of appeal to the Planning Commission for review pursuant to the procedures applicable to any other appeal of a decision of the Building Official. D. Extension of Temporary Exemption: Any individual requesting a Temporary Exemption for a period greater than 30 days, or an extension beyond the original 30 day period for a temporary exemption shall apply for a Conditional Use Permit to the Planning Commission and City Council. The Conditional Use Permit application shall contain (in addition to other Use Permit requirements) the information specified in Section 9.210.40. BJ/ORDDRFT.002 - 7 - 9.210.45 PUBLIC NUISANCE Any light fixture installed after the effective date of this Chapter which violates the provisions of this Chapter constitutes a public nuisance and shall be abated. BJ/©RDDRFT.002 - 8 - PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 89- (:�,) A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF NEGATIVE DECLARATION EA NO. 89-136 AND ADOPTION OF CHAPTER 9.210 "OUTDOOR LIGHT CONTROL ORDINANCE" (ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 89-011). WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California did on the 12th day of September, 1989, hold a duly -noticed Public Hearing to consider the request of the City of La Quinta, to amend the Zoning Text, Title 9 of the Municipal Code, to add a new Chapter, 9.210 "Outdoor Light Control"; and WHEREAS, said Zoning 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 conducted an initial study, and has determined that the proposed Ordinance 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 Zoning Text Amendment: 1. The Outdoor Light Control Ordinance is generally consistent with the goals, policies, and intent of the La Quinta General Plan. 2. The Outdoor Light Control Ordinance will have a salutary effect on the ability of amateur and professional astronomers to study the night sky within La Quinta. 3. The Outdoor Light Control Ordinance aids the efficiency of nighttime lighting and eliminates public nuisances. 4. The general impacts of the Outdoor Light Control Ordinance were considered in the Environmental Assessment No. 89-136, and were found to have no significant adverse impact on the environment. 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; and BJ/RESOPC.003 - 1 - 2. That it does hereby confirm the conclusion of Environmental, Assessment No. 89-136 (a Negative Declaration) relative to the environmental concerns of this Zoning Text Amendment; and 3. That it does hereby recommend the City Council approval of the above -described new Chapter 9.210 "Outdoor Light Control Ordinance", as a Zoning Text Amendment. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission, held on this 12th day of September, 1989, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: .ABSENT: ABSTAIN: JOHN WALLING, Chairman ATTEST: JERRY HERMAN, Planning Director BJ/RESOPC.003 - 2 - ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT #89-136 CITY CASE ZOA #89-011 BJ/DOCWN.003 Case No. 20.* 89- p / CITY OF LA QUINTA Date Received 1- I/zv /2_2- PLANNING i DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 78-105 CALLE ESTADO LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 EMRONIONTAL 7AF MWION FORK GA 89-/34 Please complete Parts I and II of this form and provide ALL of the additional materials requested in Part III. Failure to do so may delay the review and process of your pro ect. If you are unable to provide thenformation, or you need assistance, please feel free to contact the Environmental Quality Section of the Planning Department at (619) 564-2246. PART I. General Information 1. What is the total acreage involved? (Zy SU 2. Is there a previous application filed for the same site? Y332QC NO If 'Yee', provide Case Number. Also provide the Environmental Assessment Number, if known, and Environmental Impact Report Number, if applicable. Case No. _—(Parcel Map, Bone Change, Etc.) EA No. (if knows) EIR No. 7��(if applicable) SC.H *8S0-7 /oo y LQ1(rP, 1__f46q PART II. Existina Conditions 1, Project site area: 0 f31 G�_> L /s3Loa ZSize of property in Sq. .and acreage) 2. Existing use of the project site: U�dA�, r/t ' .�•vwv rp�.vytls_'�S 3. Existing use on adjacent properties: (Example: North, Shopping Center; South, Single Family Dwellings; East, Vacant, etc.) _/1co2 7N /l S l D+.-r7lM . �c�-+r� sri�l iir2 . V.oZA--T — ��s�T � /�C S!�i�/�il'C. /�'Ari✓N. A?N,S � /NOS A N V.JEI.G�S _�.. 4. C:te topography (describe): (If W portion of the site exceeds 5% slope, attach a topographic display of the proposal site; if less than 5% slope, please provide elevations at corners of site) letote /-v -f44 5. Grading (Estimate number of cubic yards of dirt being moved): 6. Are there any natural or man-made drainage channel areas through or adjacent to the property? No Yes (If yes, submit a display of such drainage channel areas.) Describe the disposition of these channels/areas should the proposal be implemented. 7. Are there any known archaeological finds near or on the proposed site? No Yes ,,�/ ' 1A 8. Describe W cultural or scenic aspects of the project site: d-- 9. Describe existing site vegetation and their proposed disposition should the proposal be approved: (If W significant plant materials, e.g., mature trees, exist on the site, Dlense prepare a site plan that illustrates their nur`,er, type, size and MMR0IDMAL INFORMATION FORK, City of La Quints, 10. Describe accessibility of proposal site to the following utilities; gas, water and electricity. (If proposal site does not have immediate access, further describe necessary extension of services and provide a graphic display, $J" x 11" that indicates their present location in reference to the subject site): 11. Additional comments you may wish to supply regarding your project. (Attach an additional sheet if necessary) ✓/low Gt'� eS /� G!lsi+rrwG Gr7Ya�c _Q�••�av� £ ,,rs✓!//•2.�p/o-i✓re►�L /•7it9it�i7'3 Ih't.4r TD /rJ�cf.H�ivrv-l�oN. -- --- PART III. Additional Materials The following items must be submitted with this form: 1. At least three (3) panoramic photographs (color prints) of the project site, or an aerial photo of the site. 2. A clear photocopy (Xerox or similar copy) of the appropriate portion of the D.S. Geological Survey quadrangle map, delineating the boundaries of the project site. Also, note the title of the map. I certify that I have investigated the questions in Parts I and II and the answers are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Name and Title of Person Completing Form Signature of Applicant �— PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION Zoning Ordinance Amendment #89-011 is proposed to enact a new Chapter 9.210, as an amendment to Title 9 of the La Quinta Municipal Code. This new Chapter is intended to restrict the permitted use of outdoor lighting devices emitting undesirable light rays which: 1. Have a detrimental effect on astronomical observations, and/or; 2. Inefficiently utilize scarce electrical energy, and/or; 3. Create a public nuisance. The ordinance requires all lighting, with some exemptions, to be fully or partially shielded in accordance with their lighting source/type. Significant provisions of the ordinance are the prohibition of advertising searchlights, and a one-year grace period on new mercury vapor light- installations, after which no such installations shall be permitted. Outdoor building/landscape illumination which is unshielded is prohibited, unless accomplished with incandescent fixtures under 160 watts, fossil fuels, and/or glass tubes. Fossil fuel -type lighting is exempt, along with any Federal, State, or County facility lighting, and recreational facilities subject to certain criteria. Any lighting proposed above 160 watts incandescent must apply for a permit and show compliance with the Ordinance as set forth in the procedures. The ordinance also allows the Building Official to grant a temporary exemption from the ordinance for a 30-day period. BJ/DOCWN.003 enT Of Id QDIR A op ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM I. BACKGROUND 1. Name of Proponent: Cr.- 2. Address and Phone Number of Proponent: '?-b- of gill. /SID lw 0Ue-rA, G 922S3 aigV S& 22 3. Date of Checklist: 4. Agency Requiring Checklist: ygs 64Q�„vim S. Name of Proposal, if applicable: II. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS (Explanation of all "Yes" and "Maybe" answers to required on attach@d sheets.) 1. Earth. Will the proposal result in: Yes Maybe No a. Unstable earth conditions or in changes in geologic substructures? — X b. Disruptions, displacements, compaction or overcovering of the soil? _ �C c. Change in topography or ground surface relief features? X d. The destruction, covering or modification of any unique geologic or physical features? — e. Any increases in wind or water erosion of soils, either on or off the site?, f. Changes in deposition or erosion of beach, sands, or changes in siltation, deposition or erosion which may modify the channel of a river or stream or the bed of the ocean or any bay, inlet or lake? g. Exposure of people or property to geologic hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, mud- X slides, ground failure, or similar hazards? _ 2. Air. Will the proposal result in: a. Substantial air emissions or deterioration of ambient air quality? u b. The creation of objectionable odors? c. Alteration of air movement, moisture or temperature, or any change in climate, either locally or regionally? 3. Water. Will the proposal result in: a. Changes in currents, or the course or direction of water movements, in either marine or fresh waters? b. Ganges in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface water runoff? _ • c. Alterations to the course of flow of flood waters? d. Change in the amount of surface water in any X water body? e. Discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration of surface water quality, in- cluding but not limited to temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity? — _ f. Alteration of the direction or rate of flow of ground waters? _ g. Change in the quantity of ground waters, either through direct additions or with- drawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? (3) 4. S. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Yes Maybe No h. Substantial reduction in the amount of water otherwise available for public water supplies? i. Exposure of people or property to water related hazards such as flooding or tidal waves? Plant Life. Will the proposal result in: a. Change in the diversity of species, or number of any species of plants (including trees, shrubs, grass, crops, microflora and aquatic plants)? b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of plants? _ c. Introduction of new species of plants into an area, or result in a barrier to the normal replenishment of existing species? _ d. Reduction in acreage of any agricultural crop? Animal Life. Will the proposal result in: a. Change in the diversity of species, or numbers of any species of animals (birds, land animals, including reptiles, fish and shellfish, benthic organisms, insects or microfauna)? _ b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare, or endangered species of animals? _ c. Introduction of new species of animals into an area, or result in a barrier to the migration or movement of animals? _ d. Deterioration to existing fish or wildlife habitat? Noise. Will the proposal result in: a. Increases in existing noise levels? _ b. Exposure of people to severe noise levels? _ Light and Glare. Will the proposal produce new light or glare? 7V wesw wvn:r.ei Land Use. Will the proposal result in a substantial alteration of the present or planned land use of an area? _ Natural Resources. Will the proposal result in: a. Increase in the rate of any use of any natural resources? pioar..os vAp- sounct ^4f4s - ��•r•�.•�.•a, b. Substantial depletion of any renewable natural resource? _ Risk of set. Does the proposal involve a risk of an expl so on or the release of hazardous sub- stances (including, but not limited to, oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation) in the event of an accident or upset conditions? Population. Will the proposal alter the location, distribution, density, or growth rate of the human population of an area? Housing. Will the proposal affect existing housing, or create a demand for additional housing? _ Transportation/Circulation. Will the proposal result in: a. Generation of substantial additional vehicular movement? _ b. Effects on existing parking facilities, or demand for new parking? (4) T X X X X 14. IS. 16 Yes Maybe No c. Substantial impact upon existing transportation systems? _ d. Alterations to present patterns of circulation or movement of people and/or goods? _ X e. Alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffic? _ f. Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians? Aossee 4iw�6rtcHt _ Public Services. Will the proposal have an effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered govern- mental services in any of the following areas: a. Fire protection? _ X b. Police protection? c. Schools? _ k d. Parks or other recreational facilities? — e. Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? _ X f. Other governmental services? _ Energy. Will the proposal result in: a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy? _ X b. Substantial increase in demand upon existing sources of energy, or require the development of new sources of energy? — Utilities. Will the proposal result in a need for new systems, or substantial alterations to the following utilities: a. Power or natural gas? b. Communications systems? c. Water? d. Sewer or septic tanks? )C e. Storm water drainage? _ _ x f. Solid waste and disposal? — Hunan Health. Will the proposal result in: a. Creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard (excluding mental health)? _ x b. Exposure of people to potential health hazards? — .X Aesthetics. Will the proposal result in the o sT truction of any scenic vista or view open to the public, or will the proposal result in the creation of an aesthetically offensive site open to public view?tvis_vao 1v Awtu,[ riawr o4ws Recreation. Will the proposal result in an impact upon the quality or quantity of existing recrea- tional opportunities? Archeological/Historical. Will the proposal result in an alteration of a significant archeological x or historical site, structure, object or building? _ Mandatory Finding of Significance. a. Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially re- duce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plan or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? (S) b. Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term, en- vironmental goals? (A short-term impact on the environment is one which occurs in a relatively brief, definitive period of time while long-term impacts will endure well into the future.) c. Does the project have impacts which are indi- vidually limited, but cumulatively considerable? (A project may impact on two or more separate resources where the impact on each resource is relatively small, but where the effect of the total of those impacts on the environment is significant.) d. Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? III. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION Csu �rr.►�,c, IV. DETERMINATION (To be completed by the Lead Agency) Date: On the basis of this initial evaluation; Yes Maybe No I find the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION WILL BE PREPARED. I find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. 8/S89 IFI ly Signature i� "Ze'4rLr A.".4,c x L ZOA #89-011 III. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION Adoption and implementation of the proposed Outdoor Light Control Ordinance will have no significant impacts to the general community. Establishment of lighting pursuant to this new Chapter will reduce lighting impacts on surrounding and subject properties by restricting more intrusive light sources, such as mercury vapor lighting. The lighting requirements will likely reduce the amount of needed sources of energy, although that reduction is not significant. The Ordinance will not be conducive to new lighting installations, nor will it induce growth in general. 13.f. Although the impact cannot be determined, there may be minor effects on safety lighting for pedestrian and vehicular traffic due to higher shielding and minimal lighting requirements. Although some effect is anticipated, it is not considered to significantly increase traffic hazards. 18. As the Ordinance is intended to preserve night time views of the desert, it is anticipated that the Ordinance will effect a positive impact on the community. BJ/DOCWN.003