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CC Resolution 2007-019RESOLUTION NO. 2007-019 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2006-873, ALLOWING DEVELOPMENT OF 74 SINGLE FAMILY HOMES ON 28.33 ACRES LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF WASHINGTON STREET AND AVENUE 48 (EXTENDED) CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2006-873 APPLICANT: LAING LUXURY HOMES WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the 6th day of February, 2007 and continued to the 20" day of February, 2007, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing for Laing Luxury Homes for review of a Site Development Permit to allow the construction of 74 single family homes on 28.33 acres located at the northwest corner . of Washington Street and Avenue 48 (extended), more particularly described as: ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 760-240-014 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the 23RD day of January, 2007, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing for Laing Luxury Homes and recommended approval of a Site Development Permit to allow the construction of 74 single family homes on 28.33 acres located at the northwest corner of Washington Street and Avenue 48 (extended); and WHEREAS, the Architecture and Landscape Review Committee for the City of La Quinta did, on the 17th day of January, 2007 recommend approval of the proposed project, subject to Conditions of Approval; WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons wanting to be heard, said City Council did make the following mandatory findings approving said Site Development Permit: 1. The proposed Site Development Permit is consistent with the General Plan goals, policies and programs relating to the Low Density Residential land use designation, and with Specific Plan 2006-081, and supports the development of a variety of housing types within a Specific Plan. 2. The proposed Site Development Permit is consistent with the standards of the Zoning Ordinance and with Specific Plan 2006-081, as conditioned, which establishes development standards for the project. Resolution No. 2007-019 Site Development Permit 2006-873 Laing Luxury Homes Adopted: February 20, 2007 Page 2 3. The, proposed Site Development Permit will not be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare, as it has been designed to be compatible with surrounding development, and conform with the City's standards and requirements, as conditioned. 4. The proposed Site Development Permit, as conditioned, complies with the architectural design standards for Specific Plan 2006-081, and implements the standards and guidelines included in that document. 5. The proposed Site Development Permit, as conditioned, is consistent with the landscaping standards in Specific Plan 2006-081 and implements the standards for landscaping and aesthetics established in the General Plan. 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 case; and 2: That it does hereby approve Site Development Permit 2006-873, for the reasons set forth in this Resolution, and subject to the Conditions of Approval attached hereto; and 3. That it does hereby confirm the conclusion that the Environmental Assessment (EA 2006-579) assessed the environmental concerns of this Site Development Permit. PASSED; APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council held on this 20t6,day of February, 2007,, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Council Members Henderson, Kirk, Osborne, Sniff, Mayor Adolph NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None r Resolution No. 2007-019 Site Development Permit 2006-873 Laing Luxury Homes Adopted: February 20, 2007 Page 3 ATTEST: VERONICAMO"NTECINO, City of La Ouinta, California (City Seal) APPROVED AS TO FORM: . KATHERINE JENSW, City Attorney City of La Quinta, California Clerk DON A OLP ayor City of La Quinta, California CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2007-019 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - APPROVED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2006-873 LAING LUXURY HOMES DATE: FEBRUARY 20, 2007 GENERAL 1. The applicant agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of La Quinta (the "City"), its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or proceeding to attack, set aside; void, or annul the approval of this development application or any application thereunder. The City shall have sole discretion in selecting its defense counsel. The City shall promptly notify the developer of . any claim, action or proceeding and shall cooperate fully in the defense. 2. This Site Development Permit is valid for two years, unless an extension is applied for and granted by the Planning Commission pursuant to Section 9.200.080 of the La Quinta Municipal Code. 3. This approval is for the following model plans: Bungalow Plan 1 A, 1 B, 1 AX, 1 BX Bungalow Plan 2A, 2B, 2AX, 2BX Bungalow Plan 3A, 3B Bungalow Plan 4A, 4B Hacienda Plan 1 A, 1 B Hacienda Plan 2A, 2B Hacienda Plan 3A, 3B 4. Prior to issuance of building permits" for any of the units authorized by this approval, final working drawings shall be approved, by. the Community Development Director. 5. SDP 2006-081 shall comply with all applicable conditions and/or mitigation measures for the following approvals: ■ Environmental Assessment 2006-579 ■ Specific Plan 2006-081 ■ Tentative Tract Map 35060 In the event of any conflict(s) between approval conditions and/or provisions of these approvals, the Community Development Director shall determine precedence. No development permits will be issued until compliance with these conditions has been achieved. Resolution No. 2007-019 Conditions of Approval - Approved Site Development Permit 2006-973 Laing Luxury Homes Date: February 20, 2007 Page 2 6. Prior to the issuance of any grading, construction, or building permit by the City, the applicant shall obtain the necessary clearances and/or permits from the following agencies, if required: • Fire Marshal • Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Improvement Permits) • Community Development Department • Riverside Co. Environmental Health Department • Desert Sands Unified School District • Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) • Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner • Imperial Irrigation District (IID) • California Water Quality Control Board (CWQCB) • South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) The applicant is responsible for all requirements of the permits, and/or clearances from the above listed agencies. When the requirements include approval of improvement plans, the applicant shall furnish proof of such approvals when submitting those improvement plans for City approval. 7. Air conditioning compressors by Zoning Code requirements cannot be placed in sideyards unless a minimum 5 foot clearance between compressor and side property line is provided. 8. A Community Development Department -application for Final Landscape Plan Check shall be submitted for final landscaping plans and reviewed by the ALRC per the Code and application requirements with final approval by the Community Development Director. 9. The applicant shall redesign the perimeter wall and berming along the Washington Street frontage for a maximum combined height of wall and berming not to exceed 10 feet, of which the wall height shall not exceed six feet. Height shall be measured from top of curb to top of wall. Said wall shall have staggered openings "every 100 feet and pilasters shall be placed at each end as well as the center of the 100-foot sections. Resolution No. 2007-019 Conditions of Approval - Approved Site Development Permit 2006-673 Laing Luxury Homes Date: February 20, 2007 Page 3 10. The applicant shall redesign the three tiered retaining walls to the approval of the City Engineer and Community Development. Said retaining walls shall consider a curvilinear pattern with additional stepping and design details that integrate the walls with natural elements such as rock outcroppings. Additional trees and large shrubs should be incorporated into the design to soften the visual impact of the proposed walls. A minimum of six feet between said walls and a maximum slope of 3:i shall exist in locations where trees and/or large shrubs are proposed. 11. The Site Development Permit shall be amended to include one recreational amenity at the central park site. The recreational amenity could include, but is not limited to, .a pool or spa, tot lot, bocci ball court, putting greens, picnic area, and/or community garden. In addition, seating shall be established along all trails at intervals not greater than 200 feet. Recreational amenities shall be maintained by the homeowner's association. 12. All "choker" or "chicane" curbs shall be painted red and posted "No Parking" in a manner acceptable to the Public Works Department and the Fire Department. 13. No signage is permitted with this approval. Signage shall be reviewed under separate permit. 16. As per American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) sight triangle design standards, ,plants located within sight triangles shall not consist of a height greater than 30 inches from the pavement surface and tree canopies shall not hang below 80 inches. 17. Any ground -mounted mechanical, equipment located in view from any street or common area shall be screened by, dense, landscaping, of a sufficient height to fully, screen such equipment above its horizontal plane. 18. Where garages and courtyard walls meet, the wall shall 'be set back a minimum 6" from the face of the garage to minimize joint cracking. 19. Each lot shall be limited to not more than one (1) "kitchenette" guest suite. Resolution No. 2007-019 Conditions of Approval - Approved Site Development Permit 2006-873 Laing Luxury Homes - Date: February 20, 2007 Page 4 20. The Hacienda units shall have a minimum front yard building setback of 15 feet except for garages, which shall have a minimum front yard setback of 20 feet. Garages oriented parallel to the fronting street shall have a minimum front yard setback of 15 feet. Setback measurements for the Hacienda units located on lots 1-11 shall be measured from back of curb. 21. Landscaping along the Washington Street frontage shall not , include turf between the curb and sidewalk.