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CC Resolution 2007-087RESOLUTION NO. 2007-087 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2007-888, INCLUDING ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR THE MADISON CLUB VILLAS, WITHIN THE MADISON CLUB RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2007-888 APPLICANT: EAST OF MADISON, LLC WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did, on the 18" day of September, 2007 hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider a request by East of Madison, LLC, for approval of architectural and landscaping plans for a proposed single-family residential project within the Madison Club residential development, located south of Avenue 52 and west of Monroe Street, more particularly described as: APN: 767-200-091; 767-210-082 WHEREAS, the La Quinta Planning Department has determined that this request has been assessed in conjunction with Environmental Assessment 2004-520 which was prepared for Specific Plan 1999-035 Amendment 1, which was certified on February 1, 2005. No changed circumstances or conditions are proposed which would trigger the preparation of subsequent environmental analysis pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21166; and, WHEREAS, the Architecture and Landscape Review Committee of the City of La Quinta, California, did, on the 1' day of August, 2007, hold a public meeting to review and recommend approval of architecture and landscape plans for the Madison Club Villas; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the 28' day of August, 2007, hold a duly -noticed Public Hearing to consider a recommendation on said Site Development Permit and, after hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, did adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2007-037, recommending to the City Council approval of Site Development Permit 2007-888; 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 make the following mandatory findings pursuant to Section 9.210.010 of the Zoning Code to justify approval of said Site Development Permit: Resolution No. 2007-087 Site Development Permit 2007-888 East of Madison, LLC September 18, 2007 Page 2 1. Consistency with the General Plan: The proposed Site Development Permit is consistent with the La Quinta General Plan, as it proposes a residential development in an approved residential tract, which is General Plan -designated for LDR (Low Density Residential) development. 2. Consistency with the Zoning Code: The proposed project, as conditioned, is consistent with the development standards of the City's Zoning Code, in terms of architectural style, building heights, building mass, parking, and landscaping. The Site Development Permit is consistent with the La Quinta Zoning Map, as it proposes a residential development in an approved residential tract zoned for RL (Low Density Residential) development. The Site Development Permit has been conditioned to ensure compliance with the zoning standards of the RL district, and other supplemental standards as established in Title 9 of the LQMC. 3. Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): The proposed Site Development Permit is not subject to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as the site has been previously assessed in conjunction with Environmental Assessment 2004- 520 which was prepared for Specific Plan 1999-035 Amendment 1, which was certified on February 1, 2005. No changed circumstances or conditions are proposed which would trigger the preparation of subsequent environmental analysis pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21166. 4. Architectural Design: The architectural design aspects of the proposed Site Development Permit provide interest through use of varied roof element heights, enhanced building entries, facade treatments, colored roof tiles and other design details which will be compatible with, and not detrimental to, surrounding development, and with the overall design quality prevalent in the City. 5. Site Design: The site design aspects of the proposed Site Development Permit, as conditioned, will be compatible with, and not detrimental to, surrounding development, and with the overall design quality prevalent in the City, in terms of interior circulation, pedestrian access, and other architectural site design elements such as scale, mass, and appearance. Resolution No. 2007-087 Site Development Permit 2007-888 East of Madison, LLC September 18, 2007 Page 3 6. Landscape Design: The proposed project is consistent with the landscaping standards and plant palette and implements the standards for landscaping and aesthetics established in the General Plan and Zoning Code, as well as the approved Specific Plan for the Madison Club. The project landscaping for the proposed Site Development Permit, as conditioned, shall unify and enhance visual continuity of the proposed homes with surrounding development. Landscape improvements are designed and sized to provide visual appeal. The permanent overall site landscaping utilizes various tree and shrub species to blend with the building architecture. 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; 2. That the City Council does hereby approve Site Development Permit 2007- 888 for the reasons set forth in this Resolution, subject to the attached Conditions of Approval. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council, held on the 18" day of September, 2007, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Council Members Henderson, Kirk, Osborne, Sniff, Mayor Adolph NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 44�� Atty DON AD PH, N a or City of La Quinta, California Resolution No. 2007-087 Site Development Permit 2007.888 East of Madison, LLC September 18, 2007 Page 4 ATTEST: VERONICA J.'Mf`SNT�CINO, CMC, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California APPROVED AS TO FORM: M. KATHE ' NE JENSON y Attorney City of La Quinta, California CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2007-087 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2007-888 EAST OF MADISON, LLC ADOPTED: SEPTEMBER 18, 2007 GENERAL 1. The applicant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of La Quinta ("City"), its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this Tentative Tract Map, or any Final Map recorded thereunder. The City shall have sole discretion in selecting its defense counsel. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action or proceeding and shall cooperate fully in the defense. 2. This Site Development Permit shall expire two years after City Council approval, unless recorded or granted a time extension pursuant to the requirements of La Quinta Municipal Code 9.200.080 (Permit expiration and time extensions). 3. Site Development Permit 2007-888 shall comply with all applicable conditions. of approval for the following related approvals: Tentative Tract Map 34968 Conditional Use Permit 2007-104 In the event of any conflict(s) between approval conditions and/or provisions of these approvals, the Planning Director shall determine precedence. FIRE MARSHAL 4. Final conditions will be addressed when complete building plans are reviewed. Prior to issuance of a building permit, applicant shall review building plans with the Fire Department. All questions regarding the Fire Department should be directed to the Fire Safety Specialist at (760) 863-8886. SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT 5. Final conditions will be addressed when building plans are reviewed. Prior to issuance of a building permit, applicant shall review building plans with the Sheriff's Department regarding Vehicle Code requirements, defensible space, and other law enforcement and public safety concerns. All questions regarding the Sheriff's Department should be directed to the Deputy at (760) 863-8950. Resolution No. 2007-087 Conditions of Approval- FINAL Site Development Permit 2007-888 East of Madison, LLC Adopted: September 18, 2007 Page 2 PLANNING DEPARTMENT 6. All Madison Club final perimeter landscaping adjacent to the project site shall be installed in accordance with the approved Final Landscaping Plans prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the first completed Villa unit. 7. Exterior lighting shall comply with Section 9.100.150 (Outdoor Lighting) of the La Quinta Municipal Code.