2007 11 27 PC
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PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
A Regular Meeting to be Held at the
La Ouinta City Hall Council Chamber
78-495 Calle Tampico
La Ouinta, California
NOVEMBER 27. 2007
7:00 P.M.
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ALL ITEMS NOT CONSIDERED BY 11 :00 P.M. WILL BE CONTINUED TO THE NEXT
REGULAR MEETING
Beginning Resolution 2007-047
Beginning Minute Motion 2007-018
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Roll Call
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
This is the time set aside for public comment on any matter not scheduled
for public hearing. Please complete a "Request to Speak" form and limit
your comments to three minutes.
III. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 13. 2007.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
For all Public Hearings on the Agenda, a completed "Request to Speak" form must
be filed with the Executive Secretary prior to the start of the Planning Commission
consideration of that item. The Chairman will invite individuals who hav.e requested
the opportunity to speak, to come forward at the appropriate time.
Any person may submit written comments to the Planning Commission before a
public hearing, may appear and be heard in support of, or in opposition to, the
approval of the project(s) at the time of the hearing. If you challenge any project(s)
in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised
at the public hearing or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior
to the public hearing.
A. Item................... SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2007-896
Applicant............. Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District (CVRPD)
Location.............. Southeast quadrant of Jefferson Street and Avenue 58
(Bureau of Reclamation Property) .
Request .............. Consideration of Phase I (6.2 acres of 253 total acreS)
Development Plans (Passive Public Park, Trails, and
Interpretive Center) for the "Coral Mountain Discovery
Park".
Action........:........ Request to continue
B. Item.............:...... SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2007-895
Applicant............. K. Hovnanian Homes
Location.............. The northwest corner of Monroe Street and Avenue 58
Request............... Consideration of architectural and landscaping plans for
three new prototypical residential plan types (2,514 to
3,178 square feet) for use in Tract 30092 (Piazza
Serena) .
Action ................ Resolution 2007-
VI. BUSINESS ITEM:
VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL:
VIII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS:
A. Review of City Council meeting of November 20,2007.
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
This meeting of the Planning Commission will be adjourned to a Regular Meeting to
be held on December 11, 2007, at 7:00 p.m.
DECLARATION OF POSTING
I, Betty J. Sawyer, Executive Secretary of the City of La Ouinta, do hereby declare
that the foregoing "Agenda for the La Ouinta Planning Commission meeting of
Tuesday, November 27, 2007, was posted on the outside entry to the Council.-
Chamber, 78-495 Calle Tampico and the bulletin board at the La Ouinta Cove Post
Office, on Wednesday, November 21,2007.
DA TED:
November 21, 2007
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BET . S YEA, M~ement Assistant
City of L: Ouinta, California
Public Notices
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The La Quinta City . council Chamber is handicapped accessible. If special,
equipmentisneeded for the hearing impaired, please call the CityClerk'soffice'at
777-7123, twenty-four (24 hours in advance of the meeting and accommodatiohs
will be made.
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Commission, arrangements should be made in advance by contacting the City
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If background materials is to be presented to the Planning Commission during a
Planning Commissicln meeting, please be advised that eight (8)' copies of all
documents, exhibits, etc., must be supplied to the Executive Secretary for
distribution. It is requested that this take place prior to the beginning of the 7:00
p.m. meeting..
MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA
November 13, 2007
7:00 P.M.
I.
CALL TO ORDER
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A. This meeting of the Planning Commissi6rJ,wa~'c~lIed to order at 7:00
p.m. by Chairman Alderson who asked Cornmissiqrler Barrows to lead the
flag salute. Chairman Alderson,inYbduced Rob'ert'vvilkerson to the
Commission and asked him to gi~E:laccount of his history"
B. Present: Commissioners Katie~ai'rows, Jim Engle, paul'duill, Robert
Wilkinson, and Chairman Ed Alde'rsofv'
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C. Staff present: Assis't~lJ,r~ity,Manager Dql.JgEvans, Planning Director Les
Johnson, Assistant City Attorney MichaelHouston, Planning Manager
David Sawyer, Principal~~an~erAndre:~v Mbgcin'sen, Assistant Planner
Eric Ceja, andJ;xecutive ,Secretary..BettySawyer.
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PUBLIC COM~ENT: Non,e.
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III. CONFIRMATIONOFTI-IJ; AGENDA:" Confirmed.
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IV. CONSEN"(llEMS:\
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'A. Chair~cin'Alder;cll'l"a~ked if there were any changes to the Minutes of
," """ October 9>:4007. tHere being no changes, it was moved and seconded
by Commi~si~ners Engle/Quill to approve the minutes as submitted.
'lJnanimou;>I'Y,approved.
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V. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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A. Conditional Use Permit 2007-106; a request of PetS mart #1230 for
consideration of a request to allow two outdoor metal containers for the
temporary storage of seasonal merchandise at the rear of the building
from October 15, 2007 through January 4,2008 for the property located
at 79-375 Highway 111, within the Centre at La Quinta Shopping
Center.
1 . Chairman Alderson opened the public hearing and asked for the
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staff report. Associate Planner Eric pre~ented the information
contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the
Planning Department.
2. Chairman Alderson asked if there were any questions of staff.
Commissioner Quill noted the containers ,were at least screened
and the applicant had responded to the Qity's letter in regard to
storage containers during the holiday,s~~s6n. Planning Director
Les Johnson noted this was the fir,sfi'Elquest staff had received
from any of the retail stores,bu'ith~\~pplicant did place the
.containers before receiving ,,~PP!d;'al. 'teo,de Enforcement is
working with staff to contil1ue,to resolve the prqblem staff faces
each year. Commissioner A4il( asked howlon'g this store has been
open. Staff stated appr,qxifl'lateIY thri:l!lyears. Commi,ssioner Quill
, stated this again is a busi[1es~ that is newly construqted and here
they are asking for additiotlal,sPCice for seasonal sales. Staff
stated they ~.axe been inquiri~gof the major stores of their
seasonal needs\~uripg discussiQns prior to approval by the
Commission and/orCpuncil.
3. Ther.Elt>~ing noflJrt~erqlJ~stiQns,o,f ~taff, Chairman Alderson
a~ked, ifth~ applicantwoyld like to address the Commission. The
CiPplicantde<;:lined to?peak.
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4. 'l:her,~ beinI;Jnootherpublic comment, the public hearing was
clost:ldaqd' open forCqmmission discussion.
5 .(;ornmiSsi6n~r Barrows asked if staff's letter clearly states that a
permit is requir,ed before the storage containers can be placed on
site;,/~taff stated yes, but they could enhance on the letter and
send'itput earlier next year to encourage compliance.
6,,'" c~airnian Alderson asked that on the major businesses he would
":;;request this issue be addressed during the application and approval
process.
7. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Engle/Barrows to adopt Planning Commission
Resolution 2007-044 approving Conditional Use Permit 2007-106
as recommended.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Barrows, Engle, Wilkinson and
Chairman Alderson. NOES: Commissioner Quill. ABSTAIN:
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None. ABSENT: None.
B. Site Development Permit 2007-892; a request ofTarlos & Associates for
consideration of architectural and landscaping plans for a 7,000 square
foot restaurant to be located south of Highway 111, southwest corner of
Depot Drive in the Komar Desert Center.
1 . Chairman Alderson opened the public h~C1ring and asked for the
staff report. Principal Planner Andrevy rJ!cfgenSen presented the
, information contained in the staff report(8 copy of which is on file
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2. Chairman Alderson asked ift~er~ were anx'qyestions of staff.
Commissioner Engle commeqded the applicanton'rhe architecture
and landscaping of thebui.lding.
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3. Commissioner Quill asked ifthey'~ere approving the landscaping
plan as well.. ~taff clarified (lnfy the landscaping around the
, perimeter of thi~buil~ing. The 'Center's landscaping has already
been approved,the applic;:ant is ohlyrElsponsible for the pad site
itself. Commissiol\er duilfasked about the color combination; are
they mqre compaHble w,ith.th~Cente; than the exhibits show.
Staff.$t~ted they ar.e"$irriilaf colors and do blend with the Center.
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" .Gqmmission.e,r YVilkinson noted the service container should be
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".!5, '. ,Chairman Alderson agreed the trash container is right up front and
~VEln ttlO':l9h he notes there isn't a better location, it should be
bette~ screen"eel. Had there been any discussions regarding moving
, the building furfher to the east. Staff stated the pad was designed
withbut knowing the tenant. Planning DirElC:tor Les Johnson noted
'. the QUn1ber of times staff had met with the applicant regarding the
" dElsi(!p'and layout of the building and this was the best alternative
Jbr.this site. Chairman Alderson asked about the on-site drainage.
";Principal Engineer Ed Wimmer stated the drainage was reviewel!l
at the time the Center was approval. It is a vault that is self
contained.
6. There being no further questions of the staff, Chairman Alderson
asked if the applicant would like to address the Commission. Mr.
Mark Waver, representing Tarlos & Associates, stated he was
available to answer any questions.
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7. ,Commissioner Quill asked if the signage was part of the
application. Staff stated no, there would be a separate sign
program for the entire Center brought forward at a later date.
8. Commissioner Barrows stated she would like to see more vertical
landscaping along the walls. Mr. Wave~,landscape architect for
the project, explained the landscape pJan;'
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9. 'Chairman Alderson noted the maso~rycolumns on the building and
,asked if this was similar to vyh~t,v;,asapproved for the Mimi's
Restaurant. Mr. Waver sta~edjt should beasth,is was discussed
with staff. Planning Direc,tbr Les Johnsonsfa~,ed they were
assured the material wQuld' be consistent, but thEl' c910r may be
different. '
10. 'Commissioner Q~i11 noted thewaterials and colored boards were
not provided. '. Mr,; Wa,!~r stated thl'ly"had originally been submitted
but with all th~ qhanges,~hey have made, they were unable to
obtain all the nevv~ample~. '
11 . TherE! peing no further questions · of the, applicant, Chairman
.A,ldersonas'ked if therEl' was any other public comment. There
bEling no PUplic:,~omrrient~ the public hearing was closed and open
'for Commission di~cussion.
, J 2. Eomll1issi~ner Engle,/stated he likes the architecture and
landscaping. '
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13. Commissioner' Barrows stated she is not' seeing the conditions
recommended by the Architecture and Landscaping Review
,Committee. Staff stated the applicant has already added them
intQ their plans so staff did not add them to the conditions.
14. 'Gommissioner Quill stated there is no condition that there will be
consistency with regard to the colors and materials. Staff noted it
is contained in the Specific Plan for the Center. Should the
Commission desire, conditions could be added to this permit.
Commissioner Quill asked that a condition be added to reflect this.
15. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by
'Commissioners Engle/Quill to adopt Planning Commission
, Resolution 2007-045 approving Site Development Permit 2007-
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892, as recommended and amended:
a. Condition added: The materials shall be consistent with the
remainder of the Center.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Barrows, Engle, Quill, Wilkinson,
and Chairman Alderson. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
C. Zoninll Code Amendment 2007-094; a':r(cluest of the City for
consideration of an Amendment to Title 9, CHaptElr 9.60 of the La Quinta
Municipal Code to modify the City' sdllnsiiY. BQnus and affordable
housing incentives in accordance witr>State law...'
1. Chairman Alderson opened the public hearing ~ncia~ked for the
staff report. Planning ", ManagerDa~id ,Sawyerpr,esented the
information contained in the' staft,report, a copy of which is on
file in the Planning Department '
2. Chairman Alderson asked if this was ,a mandate would it also
encourage the deyelopersto provideClffordable housing within
theirlT!~rket rateh6fl'1es.Planning[)irector Les Johnson clarified
~hat tb~City is req~iredtomeet its allocation of affordable units.
Even though this 'qrqinance is relatively new and a lot to
,4nderstand) it doesproliide an opportunity for the City to meet its
dbligationsin regClrd to housing.
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3. ", Chairrnan Alderson a~ked if there were any questions of staff.
,'Gommissioner Quill asked where you fino the definition for very
10VII-" 10Vllc~a~d moderate-income. Assistant City Attorney
Michael Houston stated it was within the State Health and Safety
reglda~ions.' It is usually less than 50% of the median for the
Couhty they live within. Commissioner Quill asked if the City had
the ability to define that number for the applicant. Also, is this
:i'c;VElrbatim from the Government Code. Assistant City Attorney
'Michael Houston stated yes, because essentially we are not able
to deviate from it except in very few areas. Commissioner Quill
clarified that even if this was not adopted it was a State law.
, Assistant City Attorney Michael Houston stated yes. There has
been a lot of discussion within several communities and the
decision was made to conform to it to avoid confusion.
Commissioner Quill asked for the definition of equity sharing.
'Assistant City Attorney Michael Houston stated the City's
Municipal Code and the practice of the City is to require equity
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sharing despite the recent changes and this has been done
'through deed restrictions for affordable uses. The change with
, this Code section is that with respect to moderate-income for sale
'for common interest units there is now a requirement under State
law that there be an equity sharing agreement. The owner if he
'sells it they are allowed to recoup their purchase price,any
improvements they have put into it'~Cln,d 50 percent of the
appreciation. The Agency would rec~iv~pie other 50 percent to
continue funding affordablehousing.'C!5mmissioner Quill asked if
,there was the ability to reduce.tVv.o'devEllopment standards; is
that the developer's choice ortHeCity's:<Assistant City Attorney
. Michael Houston stated thEl,^,~y the law is V:-:rit!en the developer
would indicate how many affordable units th~y!ntend to build
they are entitled to :'X';'number ,of incentives." This is the
minimum number they ar:~allowed,tl'\e City can grant more. It is
, their option to request, and.tne City'is restrictive in what it can do
to deny their request. Should th~e City not want to grant their
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request, the CitYlTlu,~t make findings to show that it would be a
significant adverse 'Impact to, the . community. Discussion
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4. Ch~ii~~nf'-lders~nasked,iithisapPlies to the current affordable
housing w~ have in place. Assistant City Attorney Michael
I-!ouston ,st9~Eld there\is a difference ,in the equity sharing
C1grElement$ b!ltween IivI1C1t the City does as compared to what the
Agt:lncy .d6es.WhaU~isstatutory change does is a circumstance
desire$'t() take advantage of density bonus incentives and has
;;with respect to the equity sharing agreements, has moderate-
incofl'1e for sale or common interest development. The revised
'equity sharing agreements only applies to moderate-income
. households. The distinction is that if you buy a home from the
AgencY and you sell it, the Agency will receive all the profit. In
. addition, the Agency has the first right of refusal to purchase the
, '. ,property to keep it within the affordable housing covenants. The
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';difference is this is an incentive to get dElvelopers to provide the
,City with more moderate-income units. "
5. . There being no further questions of the staff, Chairman Alderson
asked if there was any public comment. There being no public
comment, the public hearing was closed and open for
,Commission discussion.
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6. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Barrows/Quill to adopt Planning Commission
Resolution 2007-046, approving Zoning Code Amendment 2007-
094, as recommended.
ROLL CALL: A YES: Commissioners Barrows,
and Chairman Alderson. NOES'
ABSENT: None.
Quill, Wilkinson,
ABSTAIN: None.
BUSINESS ITEMS: . None
CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL:. None.
COMMISSIONER ITEMS:
A. Chairman Alderson gave a review of,the City Council meeting of
November 27, 2007 a~d th~, ChamberWbr~shop meeting.
B. Commissioner Quill aSked,whatalternCltive thEl}City has to enforce major
stores fror{1 placing the st~rage contCliherl; behind their stores for the
holidaysea~on. ''planning Dir~ctor Les ". Johnson stated the Planning
DepartQ1t:lrlt is,:",qrking in 90njunction with the Code Compliance
Departr{1ent to act,upon the violations as soon as they are seen.
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C. ." El~nning' Director Les JohnsQn ihtroduced David Sawyer who has been
'hireda~ the Planning Manager for the City and stated he has been a great
additioilto the staff.
ADJOUHNMENT:
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There beingrlo further bJsiness, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Barrows/Quill to,' a~journthis regular meeting of the Planning Commission to a regular
meeting to be helcf on.,November 27, 2007. This regular meeting was adjourned at
8: 18 p.m. on November 13, 2007.
Respectfully submitted,
Betty Sawyer, Management Assistant
City of La Quinta, California
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MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA.
November 13, 2007
7:00 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
B.
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This meeting of the Planning Commission' was,,~lIed to order at 7 :00
p.m. by Chairman Alderson who asked Commiss'iorlltf Barrows to lead the
flag salute. Chairman Alderson )nl:roduced Roil~~~,Wilkerson to the
Commission and asked him to g\y-e:account of his histotv,
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Present: Commissioners Katie "B~'rrows, JiiJ Engle, Paul- Cluill, Robert
Wilkinson, and Chairman Ed Alder'$Oil.'.: '
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Staff present: Assistant City Manager D~ugEvaris, Planning Director Les
Johnson, Assistant Cit~r Attornl:\Y. Michael'Jjhtuston, Planning Manager
David Sawyer, Principal~Planner'Andrew Mogensen, Assistant Planner
Eric Ceja, and,E;xecutiveS/icretary;S'ettytSawyer.
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CONFIRMATION.OF T~~ AGENDA: Confirmed.
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'A. ChairmanAlderso'n asked if there were any changes to the Minutes of
-,.; October 9;~907. There being no changes, it was moved ~nd seconded
';:-,by Commi~~iQners Engle/Quill to approve the minutes as submitted.
-l;ihl!nimou~lfapproved .
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A. Conditional Use Permit 2007-106; a requ!lst of PetSmart #1230 for
consideration of a request to allow two outdoor metal containers for the
temporary storage of seasonal merchandise at the rear of the building
from October 1 5, 2007 through January 4, 2008 for the property located
at 79-375 Highway 111, within the Centre at La Quinta Shopping
Center.
1 . Chairman Alderson opened the public hearing and asked for the
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staff report. Associate Planner Eric presented the information
contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the
Planning Department. . .
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Chairman Alderson asked if there were any questions of staff.
Commissioner Quill noted the containers were at least screened
and the applicant had responded to the c::iW's letter in regard to
. storage containers during the holiday season. Planning Director
Les Johnson noted this was the fir~tirl:lquest staff had received
from any of the retail stores, 9U1],tr1e,:applicant did place the
containers before receiving i'lPPI'6val...CQde Enforcement is
working with staff to continl!e-to resolve tn~pr<?blem staff faces
. each year. Commissioner,QlJitr asked how long this store has been
open. Staff stated approximately three years. Commissioner Quill
stated this again is a busi6ess that is;pewly constru6ted and here
they are asking for additionat space for seasonal sales. Staff
stated they ha"e been inquii'i~g' of the, major stores of their
seasonal needs' 'during discussions prior to approval by the
Commission and/oi/Council., .
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There, being no further qu~stiQl'!sof staff, Chairman Alderson
ask~di{the applicai!tWllllld like roaddress the Commission. The
. applicant d~clined to speak.
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Thece beiil9: nootherpUl)lic comment, the
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pe~m~~ is reqj~iwd before the storage containers can be placed on
sitEft:';:~taff stated yes, but they could enhance on the letter and
sendli{;)out earlier next year to encourage compliance.
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Chairman Alderson asked that on the major businesses he would
'. -requ~st this issue be addressed during the application and approval
'process.
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7. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Engle/Barrows to adopt Planning Commission
Resolution 2007-044 approving Conditional Use Permit 2007-106
as recommended.
ROLL CALL: A YES: Commissioners Barrows; Engle, Wilkinson and
Chairman Alderson. NOES: Commissioner Quill. ABSTAIN:
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None. ABSENT: None. ,
B. Site Development Permit 2007-892; a request of Tarlos & Associates for
consideration of architectural and landscaping plans for a 7,000 square
foot restaurant to be located south of Highway 111 , southwest corner of
Depot Drive in the Komar Desert Center.
" ;ii52;fh~ir~~miAlderso~(~~r~ed the trash container is right up front and
i(;l~(;l~ thoii~g he notes there isn't a better location, it should be
tie'~~r scr~~~'(;lg. Had there been any discussions regarding moving
the~~\!ding further to the east. Staff stated the pad was designed
, withqut knowing the tenant. Planning Director Les Johnson noted
the ~~~ber of times staff had met with the applicant regarding the
";'''- desjgrr' and layout of the building and this was the best alternative
i(f;;f~t%this site. Chairman Alderson asked about the on-site drainage.
"!(P;incipal Engineer Ed Wimmer stated the drainage was reviewel!!
at the time the Center was approval. It is a vault that is self
contained.
There being no further questions of the staff, Chairman Alderson
asked if the applicant would like to address the Commission. Mr.
'Mark Waver, representing Tarlos & Associates, stated he was
available to answer any questions.
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Chairman Alderson opened the public h~~:~.ing and asked for the
staff report. Principal Planner Andrelll!:i::M(j'gensen presented the
information contained in the staff rep'Q~f~ copy of which is on file
in the Planning Department',!;:;)";,;: ,
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2. Chairman Alderson asked if ,there were an'/questions of staff.
Commissioner Engle comm~nded the applicant onthe architecture
and landscaping of thel;)ui!ding. . . ':"
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3. Commissioner Quill asked intleyVlie~e approving the landscaping
plan as well. , Staff clarified' 'onlY the landscaping around the
perimeter of this building. The Center's landscaping has already
been approved: ' Ttie applic:ant is o'nly'rE;lsponsible for the pad site
itself. Commission!lr QUiliasJ{e,d abouftl'te color combination; are
they n;1ore compatible witll.the:Ceflter than the exhibits show.
Staff stated they arEi'similar colofsand do blend with the Center.
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7. Commissioner Quill asked if the sign age was part of the
application. Staff stated no, there wou,ld be a separate sign
program for the entire Center brought forward at a later date.
8. Commissioner Barrows stated she would like to see more vertical.
landscaping along the walls. Mr. Wave~~:!\?ndscape architect for
the project, explained the landscape plan;','"
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9. Chairman Alderson noted the masoJ'lI'y'60rumns on the building and
asked if this was similar to wh/lCwas approved for the Mimi's
Restaurant. Mr, Waver statedJt should be 'as this was discussed
with staff. Planning Direc:ior Les Johnso~ stated they were
. assured the material would' be consi,stent; but the color may be
different. .
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1 O. Commissioner quill noted the mat,erials a~d colored boards were
not provided. Mr;,Waver stated they_had originally been submitted
but with all the chimges they have m.ade, they were unable to
obtain all the new;.samples. .
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11 . 'There being no further'q~esti~n; of the applicant, Chairman
Aiderson asked if ther& was any other public comment. There
,..,I:!13ing no public comment, the public hearing was closed and open
forCommissiori discussion.
12., Commissioner
. landscaping.
Engle, ' stated
he likes the architecture and
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13. Commissioner' Barrows stated she is not seeing the conditions
reco~rPended by the Architecture and Landscaping Review
':. Comoo.ittee. Staff stated the applicant has already added them
". in~9.t~eir plans so staff did not add them to the conditions.
"if~~~missioner Quill stated there is no condition that there will be
consistency with regard to the colors and materials. Staff noted it
is contained in the Specific Plan for the Center. Should the
Commission desire, conditions c.ould be added to this permit.
Commissioner Quill asked that a condition be added to reflect this.
14.
15.
There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Engle/Quill to adoptP.lanning Commission
Resolution 2007-045 approving Site Development Permit 2007-
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892, as recommended and amended:
, a. Condition added: The materials shall be consistent with the
remainder of the Center.
ROLL CALL: A YES: Commissioners Barrows, Engle, Quill, Wilkinson,
and Chairman Alderson. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
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C. Zoning Code Amendment 2007-094; a:request of the City for
consideration of an Amendment to Title 9) c;:hap~~[ 9.60 of the La Quinta
Municipal Code to modify the City's ((ensitY:-09nus and affordable
housing incentives in accordance with,State law.':,
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1 . Chairman Alderson opened the public hearing and asked for the
staff report. Planning l\IIanager David Sawyer presented the
information contained in the staff 'report,' a copy of which is on
file in the Planning Department.~
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Chairman Alderson asked if this was a mandate would it also
encourage the developers to provide 'affordable housing within
their market rate Ii()mes. -piimn!ngDirector Les Johnson clarified
th~ttheeity is required~o meet its allocation of affordable units.
, Even though this ordinance is relatively new and a lot to
,understand. it does prOvide an opportunity for the City to meet its
"6bligatioml in regard tcillousing.
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'3[;~J c~~f~~~~ Alder:~~'~l;k:d if there were any questions of staff.
J~~mmis!i!9(ler Quill asked where you find the definition for very
IciYi"~r 10V\l.i;~nd moderate-income. Assistant City Attorney
'Mic~~el Houston stated it was within the State Health and Safety
regu.I.~~ions. It is usually less than 50% of the median for the
'J . CO~~!.y they live within. Commissioner Quill asked if the City had
"'">f>>.t~~.\~6ility to define that number for the applicant. Also, is this
':;1)'~batim from the Government Code. Assistant City Attorney
'Michael Houston stated yes, because essentially we are not able
to deviate from it except in very few areas. Commissioner Quill
clarified that even if this was not adopted it was a State law.
Assistant City Attorney Michael Houston stated yes. There has
been a lot of discussion within several communities and the
decision was made to conform to it to avoid confusion.
Commissioner Quill asked for the definition of equity sharing.
Assistant City Attorney Michael Houston stated the City's
Municipal Code and the practice of the City is to require equity
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sharing despite the recent changes and this has been done
through deed restrictions for affordable uses. The change with
this Code section is that with respect to moderate-income for sale
for common interest units there is now a requirement under State
law that there be an equity sharing agreement. The owner if he
sells it they are allowed to recoup their purchase price, any
improvements they have put into it, }!;~p 50 percent of the
appreciation. The Agency would rec~i;~~~tfie other 50 percent to
continue funding affordablehousin\J'\~f0~p:mmissioner Quill asked if
there was the ability to reduce tWo'ide-velopment standards; is
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that the developer's choice or~fie;eitY's.;~~~istant City Attorney
Michael Houston stated thT';i~~y the law is\!\f~'1}en the developer
would indicate how ma~'(fX1;lffordable units thlf~,):"tend to build
they are entitled to :;~!t:number.8f incentives.,;..~his is the
minimum number they arlf\~M?weg~lpe City can grant more. It is
their option to request, and,~~;~j~yls restrictive in what it can do
to deny theirr~~,uest. ShouIQ:}~~ City not want to grant their
'request, the Qi,''''PJHst make firi~ih~~ to show that it would be a
, significant acfit~ise';'imI:)1;Ict to the,l,<:;ommunity. Discussion
.followed. .',' " ",f.;
5. There being no further questions of the staff, Chairman Alderson
. asked if there was any public comment.' There being no public
comment, the public hearing was closed and open for
Commission discussion.
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6. There being no further discussion, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Barrows/Quill to adopt Planning Commission
Resolution 2007-046, approving Zoning Code Amendment 2007-
094, as recommended.
ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Barrows,
and Chairman Alderson.
ABSENT: None.
Quill, Wilkinson,
ABSTAIN: None.
BUSINESS ITEMS: None
CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MA TERIAWf None.
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Chairman Alderson gllve a revie;"" 'of the City Council
November 27, 2007 and the Chamber Workshop meeting.
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Commissioner Quill asked wh~t alternCitive ttfe City has to enforce major
stores from placing the storage. containers behind their stores for the
holiday season. Planning: Director LesJohnson stated the Planning
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Department is working in conjunction with the Code Compliance
Department to act upon the'violations as soon as they are seen.
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Planning Director Les Johnson introduced David Sawyer who has been
hired a;i the Planning Manager for the City and stated he has been a great
addition to the staff .
ADJOURNMENT:
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There bei~'~T{il:o furtherb,Usiness, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
BarrOWS/QUil{t?f~~j~~~rithis regular meeting of the Planning Commission to a regular
meeting to be heId:1~~':November 27, 2007. This regular meeting was adjourned at
8:18 p.m. on November 13, 2007.
Respectfully submitted,
Betty Sawyer, Management Assistant
City of La Quinta, California
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DATE:
CASE NO:
APPLICANT:
PROPERTY
OWNER:
PLANNER AND
LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT:
REQUEST:
LOCATlo.N:
, ...
BACKGROUND:
PH#A
PLANNING COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
NOVEMBER 27, 2007
, SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2007-896
COACHELLA VALLEY RECREATION AND PARKS DISTRICT
BUREAU OF RECLAMATION
RJM DESIGN GROUP, INC.
CONSIDERATION OF PHASE 1 (6.2 ACRES OF 253 TOTAL
ACRES) DEVELOPMENT PLANS (PASSIVE PUBLIC PARK, TRAILS;
AND INTERPRETIVE CENTER) FOR THE, "CORAL MOUNTAIN
DISCOVERY PARK" '
"SOUTHEAST QUADRANT OF JEFFERSON STREET AND AVENUE
58 (ON BUREAU OF RECLAMATION PROPERTY)
The project site located south of PGA West and east of Lake Cahuilla, contains a total of
253 + acres. CVRPD is proposing Phase 1 of two phases to develop a "discovery" park
on the site wliich is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR).
REQUEST TO CONTINUE:
The applicants have been trying to get the BOR to sign .the application as fequired ,by
City requirements. The item was advertised hoping we would have the signature intim~
for this meeting. To date, we have not received it. Therefore, we request that this Site
Development Permit request be continued to the next meeting ,on December 11, 2007.
RECOMMENDATION:
Continue consideration of Site Development Permit 2007-896 to the meeting of
December 11, 2007.
Transmitted by:
~6RfAAr.a.
Stan Sawa, Principal Planner
P:IReports - PCI2007\11-27-07Isdp 2007,896 pc rpt- continuation,doc
DATE:
CASE NO:
APPLICANT:
ARCHITECT:
LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT:
REQUEST:
LOCATION:
PH#B
PLANNING COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
NOVEMBER 27, 2007
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2007-895
K. HOV ANANIAN HOMES
EDINGER ARCHIRECTS
LANDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT
CONSIDERATION OF ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING
PLANS FOR THREE PROTOTYPICAL RESIDENTIAL PLANS FOR
ljSE IN TRACT 30092 (PIAZZA SERENA)
NORTHWEST CORNER OF MONROE STREET AND AVENUE 58
ENVIRONMENTAL
REVIEW: THE LA QUINT A PLANNING DEPARTMENT HAS DETERMINED
THAT THE REQUEST HAS BEEN ASSESSED IN CONJUNCTION
WITH ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2001-417 PREPARED
FOR TENTATIVE TRACT 30092, WHICH WAS CERTIFIED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL ON JULY 3, 2001. NO CHANGED
CIRCUMSTANCES OR CONDITIONS ARE PROPOSED WHICH
WOULD TRIGGER THE PREPARATION OF SUBSEQUENT
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS PURSUANT TO PUBLIC
RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21166 SINCE THIS PROJECT
IMPLEMENTS TENTATIVE TRACT 30092.
SURROUNDING
LAND USES: NORTH:
SOUTH:
EAST:
WEST:
RESIDENCES UNDER CONSTRUCTION
DATE PLAN GROVE AND RESIDENCE
VACANT LAND AND SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE IN
RIVERSIDE COUNTY
liD CORPORATE OFFICES AND SUBSTATION
GENERAL PLAN/AND ZONING
DESIGNATION: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
BACKGROUND:
The project site is Piazza Serena, a 97 lot residential subdivision in south La Quinta
(Attachment 1). The applicant has constructed 37 residences consisting of three
prototypical home plans approved in October 2004. The applicant is proposing to
construct three new prototypical plans on the remaining 60 lots.
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PROJECT PROPOSAL:
Architecture:
The applicant has submitted prototypical plans for three residential model plans
(Attachment 2). Each plan is designed with three front elevation treatments. The plans
as described by the applicant utilize Spanish eclectic, Southern European and Italian
country styles of architecture and are proposed to be between 2,514 square feet with
no options and 3,178 square feet in size with all options. Plan 1 show's as an option a
second story roofed skydeck. This space is partially enclosed, but will not have
windows or a door and is accessed from an outdoor family room on the first floor. Plans
2 and 3 are one story plans. All plans have various options that either convert interior
rooms to other functions or conVert the third car garage to living space. The plans
identify the building height of Plan 1 as 18'-11 " without the skydeck and 23'-4" with
the skydeck. Plan 2.would be 17'-11" high with Plan 3 18'-9" high.
Exterior sand finish plaster is proposed in beige to medium brown tones with contrasting
darker tone trim and red/brown blends of concrete "S" roof tile. Some plan front
elevations will use -decorative stone or tile accents, composite material shutters,
decorative exterior lights, and wrought iron and metal accents. Windows and most
doors on the sides and rear will be provided with plastered popouts. Most front facing
windows and the garage doors are recessed. Garage doors are wood sectional roll up
doors. Material and color samples and color schemes have been submitted (Attachment
3).
A preliminary plotting plan for the units has been submitted as part of the request
(Attachment 4).
Landscaping:
Preliminary typical front yard landscaping plans have been submitted for the plans
(A ttachment5) .
Typical front yard landscaping plans for the three plans include two trees, 5 gallon
shrubs, one gallon groundcover and turf. The turf appears to cover approximately 60-70
per cent of the front yard area. Plant materials identified appear to primarily be low and
medium water users. Included is a non-turf front yard option for Plan 3. This plan can
be adapted to any plan type and includes an Arizona river rock streambed and
decomposed granite with some shrubs spread throughout. One tree will be 24-inch box
with the second to be 15 gallons with the species to be:
Cercidium f10ridum - Blue Palo Verde
Rhus lancea - African Sumac
Ceratonia siliqua - Carob
Chilopsis linearis - Desert Willow
Prosopis chilensis - Chilean Mesquite (recommended by ALRC to be replaced)
PREVIOUS APPROVED PLANS
As noted, 37 lots have been developed with home plans previously approved in 2004.
Three plan types, of an architectural style similar to those currently proposed, were
approved in sizes varying from 2,690 to 3,516 square feet with options (Attachment 6).
The existing homes are similar in mass and height, except that none have a skydeck.
The materials and exterior colors are in the same range of those currently proposed.
Photographs of the front elevations of the existing models have also been submitted
(Attachment 7). All existing homes, including the models have been sold. These plans
will no longer be available for purchase.
APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS:
Under Zoning Code Section 9.60.300 pertaining to compatibility requirements for new
plans in partially developed subdivisions, the new plan designs must be compatible in the
areas of roofing, window treatment, garage door style, colors, roof lines, area, building
mass, landscaping 'and scale. These standards are to ensure that additional new
development within existing partially developed subdivisions is compatible with and not
detrimental to surrounding existing development in the same subdivision. In summary,
the main applicable standards ensure that:
1. The proposed residences are to be compatible with the surrounding residences.
2. The proposed residences shall fall within the approximate size range of the
existing residences.
3. A minimum 24-inch box size tree is to be provided in the, front yard with the same
total number of trees as the previously constructed residences.
ANALYSIS:
Architecturally, the proposed plans are attractive and compatible in design, style
material and colors .with the existing units. ' The plans are maintaining the existing
architectural flavor in design, materials and colors. They are introducing a second story
skydeck which increases the height and mass for Plan 1, but are limited as to where it
can be used to minir:nize impacts on existing homeowners. Compatibility requirements
do not permit the Plan 1 units with skydecks to be on any lot adjacent to or abutting a
lot line of an existing single-family home in the same subdivision.
The units are required to be within a range that is no more than ten percent smaller or
larger than the existing approved units. The smallest proposed plan at 2,514 square
feet is 6.5 percent smaller than the smallest approved unit while the largest proposed
plan is 338 square feet smaller than the largest unit with all livable area options
selected. Therefore, the new units are in compliance with the size compatibility
requirements.
The proposed landscaping is similar to exiting front yards. The amount of turf area for
the new plans will probably be smaller than the existing yards due to the current CVWD
water efficient requirements, but will still be compatible with existing development.
The final plotting of units will need to show where skydecks' are proposed to ensure
they are not abutting or adjacent to the existing units or within perimeter street image
corridors. '
ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE (ALRC):
The ALRC reviewed this request at its meeting of November 7, 2007, and on a 3-0
vote recommended approval of the request with conditions recommended by staff
(Attachment 8).
PUBLIC NOTICE:
, This application was advertised in the Desert Sun newspaper on November 16, 2007.
All property owners within 500 feet of the site were mailed a copy of the public hearing
notice as required by the La Quinta Municipal Code. As of this writing, no comments
have been received.
FINDINGS:
The Findings for approval as required by Section 9.210.010 (Site Development Permits)
of the Zoning Code can be made as noted below.
1. Architectural Design. The architectural design of the new plan types, including,
but not limited to the architectural style, scale, building'mass, materials, colors,
architectural details, roof style, and other architectural elements are compatible
with other plans approved for construction in the tract and other surrounding
development in the City. Furthermore, the proposed residential units comply
with the standards in Section 9.60.300 of the Zoning Code pertaining to
compatibility review for partially developed subdivisions, as noted above.
2. Compliance with CEQA- The Planning Department has determined that the
request has been assessed in conjunction with Environmental Assessment 2001-
417 prepared for Tentative Tract 30092, which was certified by the City Council
on July 3, 2001, and there are no changed circumstances or conditions proposed
which would trigger the preparation of any subsequent environmental analysis.
3. Site Design- The site design of the project, including, but not limited to project
entries, interior circulation, pedestrian, equestrian and bicycle ways, pedestrian
amenities, and other site design elements have been established through
approval of Tract 30092 and is compatible with surrounding development and
with the quality of design prevalent in the City. New residences with second
floor skydecks are required to be built on lots not abutting or adjacent to existing
units to provide compatibility.
4. Landscape Design- New home and project landscaping includes, but not limited
to the location, type, size, color, texture, and coverage of plant materials will be
designed so as to provide relief, complement buildings, visually emphasize
prominent design elements and vistas, screen undesirable views, provide a
harmonious transition between adjacent land uses and between development and
open space. It will provide an overall unifying influence, enhance the visual
continuity of the project, complement the surrounding project area and comply
with City and CVWD water efficiency, ensuring efficient water use.
5. Compliance with General Plan- The project is in compliance with the General Plan
in that the property to be developed is designated for single-family residences as
proposed~
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Minute Motion 2007-_, approving Site Development Permit 2007-895 subject
to the attached Conditions of Approval.
Attachments:
1 . Location map
2. Architectural plans
3. Exterior building color and materials
4. Preliminary plotting plan '
5. Preliminary landscape plans
6. Previously approved plans
7. Photographs of existing residences
8. Minutes of the ALRC meeting of November 7, 2007
Transmitted by:
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Stan Sawa, Principal Planner