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1985 05 14 PCAGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION - CITY OF IA QUINTA A Regular Meeting to be Held at the La Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California May 14, 1985 1. CALL TO ORDER A. Flag Salute 2. ROLL CALL 3. iMARINGS 7:00 p.m. A. Plot Plan No. 85-143, a request for approval to construct a maintenance 'facility, including a one-story, 7,000-square-f00t golf course maintenance building, a one-story, 5,380-square-foot homeowners' maintenance building, and a one-story, 2,220-square-feot superintendent's residence] LW&1ark Land Capany, Applicant. 1. Report from Staff. 2. Motion for Adoption. B. Plot Plan No. 85-144, a request for aoprovel to construct a satellite maintenance facility for "PGA L+Test", including a one-story, 4,500-square-foot maintenance building and a one-story, 2,200-square-foot superintendent's residence on 1.2 acres; Landmark Land Company, Applicant. 1. Report from Staff. 2. Motion for Adoption. fflm• `171 ` A. Minutes of the regular meeting of April 23, 1985. 5. BUSINESS A. Plot Plan No. 85-146, a request to construct a single-family dwelling on the east side of Avenida Ramirez, 100' South of Calle Sonora; Michael Blackwood, Applicant. 1. Report from Staff. 2. Motion for Adoption. B. Plot Plan No. 85-151, a request to construct a single-family dwelling on the east side of Avenida Ramirez, 300' South of Calle Colima; Arthur Anderson, Applicant. 1. Report from Staff. 2. Motion for Adoption. AGENDA - PIANNING COKUSSICN May 14, 1985 Page 2. C. Plot Plan No. 85-152, a request to construct a single-family dwelling on the east side of Avenida Ramirez, 250' North of Calle Arroba; Arthur Anderson, Applicant. 1. Report from Staff. 2. Motion for Adoption. D. Plot Plan No. 85-153, a request to construct a single-family dwelling on the west side of Avenida Juarez, 130' South of Avenida Mntezimia; Rick Johnson Construction, Applicant. 1. Report from Staff. 2. Notion for Adoption. E. Plot Plan No. 85-154, a request to construct a single-family dwelling on the south side of Avenue 46 (Westward Ho Drive), approximately 450' west of Roadrunner Irene; Richard Pescador, Applicant. 1. Report from Staff. 2. Notion for Adoption. E La Quinta Planning Commission Attn: Thomas Thornburgh, Chairman P. O. Box 1504 La Quinta, CA 92253 Subject: PGA WEST Dear Mr. Thornburgh: RECEIVED MAY 131985 COMMUNITY DE ELOPMENT DEPT.. 79-700 54th Avenue Indio, CA 92201 May 8, 1985 The PGA WEST Exhibit "A" plot plan #85-143 shows an area on the south side of Avenue 54, (the northern perimeter of the PGA WEST project) directly across from our property at 79-700 Avenue 54, as a "Support and Maintenance Yard". On March 13, 1984 we attended the Planning Department Meeting where Landmark Land Company presented their plans for the PGA WEST development. During the public comment portion of the meeting we stated our concern regarding a maintenance yard directly across Avenue 54 from our property. We feel that with all of the acreage Landmark has within the project area, that it would not be in the public interest for them to place a maintenance yard on the perimeter, where it's presence would affect property values of adjacent properties. In response to our question the Landmark representative giving the presentation, together with Mr. Ernie Vossler, stated that the area in question was designated "Residential" and not planned for a Maintenance Yard. They also stated that the support and maintenance areas would be in the interior of the project. This can be verified by the taped record of the March 13, 1984 Planning Department Meeting. We strongly urge that the maintenance areas of PGA WEST be placed in the interior of the project and not on the perimeter, as this would undoubtedly affect the property values of adjacent property. We thank you for your consideration in this matter. Very truly yours, for: Suzanne Kennedy, Thomas A. Kennedy, and Marlo L. Kennedy - co -owners ITEM NO. / /7. o2 DATE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING RE: q�MOTION WALT,ING KLIMK BY: GOETCHEUS IEWICZ MORAN THORNBURGH µ. _ �P. SECOND BY: GOETCHEUS WALLING KLIMKIEWIC MORAN THORNBURGH T)T SCTTSS TON ROLL CALL PAW CO^!MIS S IONERS : GOETCHEUS IM]21CIlal= MORAN WALLING THORNBURGH AYE NO ABSTAIN ABSENT PRESENT Vz UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED: YES NO 0 ITEM NO. DATE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING RE: FS-/,Y-3 - MOTION BY: SECOND BY: DISCUSSION: GOETCHEUS GOETCHEUS WAIJ ING WALLING KLIMKIEWICZ KLIMKIEWICZ MORAN MORAN THORNBURGH THORNBURGH ROLL CALL VOTE: CO*!MISSIONERS: GOETCHEUS KLIMKIEWICZ MORAN WALLING THORNBURGH UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED: AYE -/ ✓ YES NO ABSTAIN NO ABSENT PRESENT - - - _ ® 0 MEMORANDUM CITY OF LA GUINTA To: Zhe Honorable Chairrmman and Members of the Planning Commmission From: Community Development Department Date: May 14, 1985 Subject: PLDT PLAN NO. 85-143 Location: 510' West of Jefferson Street, South Side of Avenue 54. Applicant: Landmark Land Commpany Request: Approval to Construct a Maintenance Facility, Including a one -Story, 7,000-Square-Foot Golf Course Maintenance Building, a one -Story, 5,380-Square-Foot Homeowners' Maintenance Building, and a One -Story, 2,220-Square-Foot Superintendent's Residence 1. General Plan a. Site: Very Low Density Residential (3 or less dwellings/acre). b. Surrounding Area: Low Density Residential (3-5 dwellings/acre). 2. Zoning a. Site: A-1-10 (Light Agriculture, 10-Acre Minimum). b. Surrounding Area: R-2 to south, east and west; A-1 to the north. 3. Erroironmental Assessment: An environmental assessment was prepared by Staff in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. The impacts identified include: ° Noise resulting from the building use and related activities near proposed residential uses. ° Land Use - possible land use conflicts between proposed use and proposed residential uses surrounding the site. ° May decrease attractiveness of adjacent areas for residential uses. ° May create objectionable odors for proposed surrounding residential uses. ° May generate substantial additional traffic. STAFF REPORT - PLANNING COMMISSION May 14, 1985 Page 2. The project can be determined to not have a significant adverse impact on the environment provided that appropriate mitigation measures are included as conditions of approval. A discussion of environmental concerns will be provided for under "Staff Analysis and Comments". 4. Existing Conditions: The site is currently developed with three (3) metal, agricultural, accessory buildings and a stucco office building, which are all being used as part of the "PGA West" construction complex. There is heavy construction activity and outdoor storage of tractors, fuel tanks and construction supplies. The surrounding area is vacant with the exception of the Kennedy property located directly north of the project. The Kennedy residence is approximately 500 feet north of Avenue 54. Proposed lard uses include the surrounding develom ent residential uses on all boundaries of the project. To Kennedy property, is the proposed development of Oak T. that the PGA West, Phase I, is under construction and I located on the southern boundary of this project. The shown 150 feet to the east. The site will have access currently operating well below capacity. Avenue 54 is of PGA West which designates the north, surrounding the ee West. It should be noted >lanLs stow a golf course nearest residential unit is by Avenue 54 which is designated as a local street. 5. Project Description: The Applicant proposes to construct a maintenance ccmplex on 4.3 acres. The following describes each facility in the complex: Golf Course Maintenance Building - Has 7,000 square feet and an overall height of 19 feet (proposed residential units of PGA West have overall height of 23 feet). Floor plans submitted indicate areas within the building for storage, a mechanical repair work area, a lunch roan, a small office and locker and restroan areas. Outside the building are open storage bins. Exterior elevations submitted indicate the building will be stuccoed and will have a peaked tile roof. Color board submitted shows cremTHmlored stucco, brown cement roof tile, accent trim, and beige, metal garage doors. Four overhead garage doors are shown along the north building elevation. Homeowners' Maintenance Building - Has 5,400 square feet and an overall height of 19 feet. Floor plans submitted are similar to those of golf course maintenance building. Exterior colors, materials and overall design are also the same as that proposed for the golf course maintenance building. Superintendent's Residence -The building will have 2,200 square feet and an overall height of 19 feet. The same colors used for the other two buildings will be implemented. There are three bedroans, each with a mininum clearing of 10 feet. Two bathroom are proposed along with an attached double -car garage and there will be a separate pedestrian exit. STAFF REPORT - PLANNING COMKESSICN May 14, 1985 Page 3. ° Existing Facilities - The existing facilities are being used for construction supplies and offices. Two of the three existing metal buildings will be removed fran the site. The remaining metal building and office will be repainted to match those colors of proposed buildings. It should be noted that the proposed design of the three buildings will be consistent in theme and in color with the PGA West residential units proposed 150' east of the project. Both proposals share muted earth tones and desert, Spanish architecture. Other design features include: ° Parking - A parking lot consisting of 100 parking spaces is proposed to ac=mlodate an estimated twenty (20) employees at each maintenance building. A chainlink fence will separate the parking area from buildings for security purposes and will be a maximum of six feet in height. ° � - Landscaping is proposed for the entire perimeter of the project. ° Parkway and Perimeter Wall - A 20-foot, landscaped parkway is proposed and will be required to be consistent with the PGA West proposed exterior treatment. The six-foot, masonry block wall will enclose the entire project with the exception of access gates. ° Proposed Access,- Entry to the parking and building area is shown in three places on Avenue 54. Two access points from the facility directly to the golf course are shown on the south side of the project. An alternate fire access gate is shown on the east side of the project. ° Proposed Gates - Gates on the northern entry access points will be metal and painted with muted colors. ° Lighting - Two night security lights are proposed; one is shown as existing and the other is proposed. 6. Comments fran Public Agencies: a. Fire Marshal - The Fire Marshal notes as follows: (1) A fire flaw of 2,250 GPM for a two-hour duration at 20 psi residual operating pressure must be available before any canbustible material is placed on the job site. The required fire flow shall be available fran Super fire hydrants (6" x 4" x 2'h x 2'), located not less than 25 feet or more than 165 feet fran any portion of the building as measured along approved vehicular travelways. (2) Gates to facility mist be La Quinta City approved for emergency access. (3) Occupancy separation may be required for the mechanical work area per the Uniform Building Code. b. City Engineer - The Associate Civil Engineer made the following catments: (1) All parking areas shall be 2'1' AC/4" AB. 0 0 STAFF REPORT - PLANNING COMMISSION May 14, 1985 Page 4 (2) Avenue 54 shall be improved to 1/2-width ultimate, consistent with Avenue 54 improvements east of Jefferson Street. (3) All additional on -site improvements shall be to City of La Quinta standards. (4) Site drainage shall be such that no runoff waters enter public right-of-way. (5) A minimum of 300 feet between driveways shall be maintained on Avenue 54. c. Sheriff's Department - The Sheriff's Department had concerns regarding the proximity of the parking lot and the maintenance buildings. IITloyees would be able to steal tools from the buildings and place them in their vehicles. He also recommended that all dumpsters and grass clipping piles be located away from the maintenance buildings and parking lots. This would also reduce the possibility of stolen property being placed in the dwnpster or grass pile for later pickup. Outside lighting should be provided around the maintenance building using either a high-pressure sodium or metal halide light:. Further comments received from the Sheriff's Department related to alarms, door materials, types of locks, and identification numbers on equipment. 7. Other Comments: Thomas and Suzanne Kennedy sent a letter opposing the project. STAFF COMERM AND ANALYSIS The Community Development Director previously interpreted residential zoning regulations to allow golf course maintenance buildings as a typical accessory building for golf course facilities which are permitted in residential and agricultural zones. That interpretation noted that the golf course maintenance facility shall be contiguous to the golf course in order to be considered accessory. This project is therefore a permitted use as the buildings are contiguous to the golf course, even if surrounding uses are zoned for residential. land use conflicts between the project and residential uses may occur. It appears, however, that residential areas will be buffered by distance and adequate screening (landscaping and proposed 6-foot wall). A golf course is proposed for the south and Avenue 54 bounds on the north with a 20-foot setback shown on the submitted plans. The Kennedy residence is approximately 500 feet to the north of the proposed project. To the east, residential units are shown on the current "PGA West" sunrise Tract as 150 feet away. While it is unlikely that all noise impacts can be eliminated, conditions limiting certain types of repair work (including the use of power tools) to inside a closed building can probably minimize that type of noise to an acceptable level. Traffic type noise cannot be mitigated. Hours of operation will be from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and early morning noise created by approval of the project is not typical of residential areas, although the area is now and will in the future be developed at very low densities. 0 STAFF REPORT - PLANNING COMUSSION May 141 1985 Page 5. There is no mitigation for early morning noise as any other hours of operation would be counterproductive. C mpared to the current use of the site, it is felt that noise impacts would be increased, but also mitigated by proposed setbacks and screening. Concern has been raised in the past pertaining to the setting of precedence for the perimeter locations of golf course maintenance buildings. It should be noted that in this case, if Oak Tree West is approved, the buildings will be adjacent to "PGA West" and Oak Tree West golf course resorts. An alternative location was studied near the commercial resort core, but further analysis concluded that this site would create internal traffic hazards, security problems and aesthetic impacts to the residents of PGA West, who, also being residents of la Quinta, require planning consideration. Other alternative sites have not been studied and may be more suitable for the proposed use if the Planning Commission feels an alternative site would be more appropriate. Traffic generated by the project will be an increase over current conditions; however, Avenue 54 is operating well below capacity and although it will continue to be a public street, has no provisions west of Jefferson Street for regional circulation. The street ends at the flood control levy. Extension of the road across the levy has been considered, but any development at the base of the mountain would probably be of low density due to building constraints. There are several alternatives to the proposed project, including the following: 1. No action or denial - existing facilities would remain with no improvements. 2. Approve the project with conditions - existing facilities would be removed or upgraded, new facilities would be built, including landscaping and noise mitigation. 3. Consider other more suitable locations. Staff feels the proposed site is an acceptable location for the proposed use given the uniqueness of the site and the proposed design of the project. The existing facilities are being used for similar purposes and there is currently no screening for visual as well as noise impacts. The proposal includes construction of a six-foot, masonry wall, landscaping and upgrading of existing facilities. Staff feels the project might be an overall improvement to the current uses. Staff can support the location and design of the project with conditions, given the unique qualities of the site. Those qualities include the existing land use, the proposed screening and use of land as buffers, and the future development of Oak Tree West. CONCLUSIONS 1. The project is consistent with the La Quints General Plan. 2. The project is an allowed use in residential and agricultural zones as an accessory use for golf course facilities. 3. Although the project may have a significant effect on the enviroment, impacts can be mitigated to a level of non -significance. 0 STAFF REPORT - PIANNING CCM IISSION May 14, 1985 Page 6. 4. Land use conflicts have been minimized by the design of the project and proposed screening. 5. The existing land use creates noise, traffic, and aesthetic impacts. FINDINGS 1. The project is consistent with the La Quinta General Plan. 2. Construction of the project, in accordance with the conditions of approval, will not have a detrimental effect on the health and safety of the public. 3. Construction of the project will be compatible with existing area development. 4. The project will not have a significant impact on the environment if adequate mitigation measures are required as conditions of approval. • D •. ' 1} II •. Based upon the above findings, the Omnunity Development Department recamiends approval of Plot Plan No. 85-143 in accordance with Exhibits A, B1 and Cl, B2 and C2, B3 and C3, and subject to the attached conditions. TARID BY: APPROVED BY: uww 6;( X�� Tamara J. Campbell Lawrence L. Stevens, AICP Assistant Planner Comnnuty Development Director TJC:dmv Atchs: 1. Conditions of Approval 2. Exhibits A, Bl and Cl, B2 and C2, B3 and C3 CCNDrricNS of APPROVAL - PUYr PLAN NO. 85-143 May 141 1985 _m 1. Plot Plan No. 85-143 shall comply with all standards and requirements set forth in the City of La Quinta Land Use Ordinance. 2. Ibis Plot Plan approval shall expire one year after date of final approval within which time the construction authorized mist be substantially begin or the occupancy be in use unless a time extension applied for prior to expiration date is approved. 3. Prior to issuance of a building permit for construction of any use contemplated by this approval, the Applicant shall first obtain permits and/or other clearances from the following public agencies: ° Riverside County Etnviram ental Health ° City Fire Marshal ° Coachella Valley Water District ° Community Development Department, Planning Section ° Southern California Air Quality Management District Evidence of said permit or clearance shall be presented to the Building Division at the time of application for a building permit for the uses contemplated herewith. Site and Building Design 4. Zhe Applicant shall comply with Exhibits A, B1 and Cl, B2 and C2 and B3 and C3, as contained within the ConRanity Development Department's file for Plot Plan No. 85-143 and the following conditions of approval, which conditions shall take precedence in the event of any conflict with the provisions of the Plot Plan. 5. Colors and materials shall be substantially as submitted and shall be subject to final approval by the Cmmnity Development Department. 6. Any outside storage, including that which is seasonal, shall be confined to designated bins and shall cot exceed the height of surrounding enclosures. 7. All mechanical equipment shall be ground -mounted Or screened by the design Of the roof structure when viewed from adjacent residential properties and public streets. All mechanical equipment shall be located outside of setback areas. 8. Parking on the site shall be restricted to the designated spaces as shown on Exhibit "A" and in accordance with City standards. All employees and visitors to the facility shall park within this improved area. 9. If the demand for parking by employees and visitors should exceed the number of spaces provided on site, the Applicant shall submit plans to the Comuntity Development Department for review and approval for the expansion of parking facilities. 0 CONDITIONS OF APPROdAL - PLOT PLAN NO. 85-143 Streets, Traffic, Grading and Access 10. The following street improvements shall be ompleted prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the approved building: a. Avenue 54 shall be improved to 1/2-width ultimate, consistent with General Plan standards and City specifications. b. The above improvements will necessitate curb, gutter and/or sidewalk. 11. The access driveways from Avenue 54 shall be constructed with a minimum width of 24 feet. 12. A maximum of three driveways shall be allowed to Avenue 54. Driveways shall provide for a minimum spacing of 300 feet between each. 13. The Applicant shall restrict on -street parking as follows, and in accordance With the Camnuuty Development Department's requirements, by posting the southerly portion of Avenue 54 as "No Parking". 14. A grading plan prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer shall be submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval. Public Services and Utilities 15. The Applicant shall comply with the following requirements of the City Fire Marshal to the extent required by the Fire Marshal: a. Provide for a minimum 2,250 GPM fire flaw from a water system capable of sustaining such flaw for a two-hour duration at 20 psi residual pressure. Super type fire hydrants to be located not more than 165' nor less than 25' from any portion of the building as measured along approved vehicular travelways. b. All gates to facility shall be equipped for immediate emergency access with transmitters of an approved type. c. The emergency access gate at the end of the residential cul-de-sac, along the east property, shall be provided generally as shown and in a manner consistent with any requirements imposed in the adjacent Tentative Tract Nap. 16. All new utilities serving the facility shall be placed underground on the site. The Applicant shall comply with all requirements of the Imperial Irrigation District. 17. All requirements of the Coachella Valley Water District pertaining to water and sewer facilities shall be complied with. Tine property shall be annexed to Improvement District No. 55. - 2 - 0 CGND1TICNS CF APPROVAL - PIM PLAN NO. 85-143 Walls, Landscaping, Lighting and Signs 18. Prior to issuance of a building permit, a detailed wall plan showing all perimeter walls, gates and fences shall be submitted for City review and approval. a. No barbed wire, razor wire, or similar materials shall be installed on any required perimeter fence or wall without prior City approval. b. The perimeter wall along Avenue 54 shall be consistent with the design, including materials, setbacks and related matter, of the perimeter Project wall to be approved for the entire PGA West project. 19. Prior to issuance of any building permits, a detailed on -site landscaping plan shall be submitted for review and approval of the Oamuuiity Development Department. Said plans shall indicate the location, species, size and spacing of all planting materials. The landscaping plan shall indicate, but not be limited to the following: a. The use of berms, planting materials and other landscaping features along Avenue 54 in a mariner consistent with other perimeter landscaping. b. Appropriate trees or similar materials along the side and rear property lines to screen buildings and parking areas from adjacent residential uses. c. Provision for planting within parking areas to provide some shading therein. 20. The Applicant shall provide a minimum 20-footr landscaped parkway on the south side of Avenue 54 which shall be consistent with plans approved for the "PGA West" Specific Plan, which shall include any berms, landscaping and wall treatment. 21. The Applicant shall submit a detailed lighting plan showing the location, design, type (including manufacturer) and intensity of all proposed exterior lighting. All lighting shall be screened so as not to shine directly on properties outside the project's perimeter walls nor to create substantial light wash, which may be a nuisance to surrounding residents. 22. The location and design of all signing shall be subject to the review and approval of the OmTmn-ity Development Department. Miscellaneous 23. Applicant shall be responsible for payment of infrastructure fees, either interim or permanent, based upon City policy. 24. All repair work and repair -related activities (including the sharpening of tools and/or blades), and the use of power tools shall be confined to the closed maintenance buildings. - 3 - 79-700 Avenue 54 Indio, CA 92201 April 30, 1985 Mr. Lawrence L. Stevens, AICP Community Development Director City of La Quinta P. 0. Box 1504 La Quinta, CA 92253 Subject: PGA WEST Dear Mr. Stevens: RLCEIVED MAY 2 1985 CDMMUNR DEVELdUINTA PMENT DEPT The PGA WEST Exhibit "A" plot plan #85-143 shows an area on the south side of Avenue 54, (the northern perimeter of the PGA WEST project) directly across from our property at 79-700 Avenue 54, as a "Support and Maintenance Yard". On March 13, 1984, we attended the Planning Department Meeting where Landmark Land Company presented their plans for the PGA WEST development. During the public comment portion of the meeting, we stated our concern regarding a maintenance yard directly across Avenue 54 from our property. We feel that with all of the acreage Landmark has within the project area, that it would not be in the public interest for them to place a maintenance yard on the perimeter, where it's presence would affect property values of adjacent properties. In response to our question the Landmark representative giving the presentation, together with Mr. Ernie Vossler, stated that the area in question was designated "Residential" and not planned for a Maintenance Yard. They also stated that the support and maintenance areas would be in the interior of the project. This can be verified by the taped record of the March 13, 1984 Planning Department Meeting. We strongly urge that the maintenance areas of PGA WEST be placed in the interior of the project and not on the perimeter, as this would undoubtedly affect the property values of adjacent property. We thank you for your consideration in this matter. Very truly yours, omas A. Kenne y zanne Kennedy ITEM NO. DATE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MOTION BY: GOETCHEUS WAIffIW; SECOND BY: GOETCHEUS VPLLING DISCUSSION ROLL CALL VOTE: CO*1MISSIONERS: GOETCHEUS KLII KI31ICZ MORAN VZALLING THORNBURGH KLIMKIEWICZ MORAN THORNBURGH KLIMKIEWICZ MORAN THORNBURGH AYE NO ABSTAIN ABSENT PRESENT UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED: YES NO MEMORANDUM CITY OF LA OUINTA To: 7ne Honorable Chai„ an and Members of the Planning Commission From: Co wzdty Development Department Date: May 14, 1985 Subject: PLOT PLAN NO. 85-144 Location: Approximately 660' South of Avenue 54 on the West Side of Madison Street Applicant: Landmark Iand Ccapany Request: Approval to Construct a Satellite Maintenance Facility for "PGA West". Proposal Includes a One -Story, 4,500-Square-Foot Maintenance Building and a ane-Story, 2,200-Square-Foot Superintendent's Residence on 1.2 Acres. 1. General Plan a. Site: Low Density Residential (3-5 dwellings/acre). b. Surrounding Area: Low Density Residential (3-5 dwellings/acre). 2. Zoning a. Site: R-2 (Multiple Family Dwellings). b. Surrounding Area: R-2 (Multiple Family Dwellings). 3. Environmental Assessment: An environmental assessment was prepared by Staff in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. Ire impacts identified include: " Noise resulting from the building use and related activities near proposed residential uses. ° Land Use - possible land use conflicts between proposed use and proposed surrounding uses may occur. ° May decrease attractiveness of adjacent area for residential uses. ° May create objectionable odors for proposed surrounding residential uses. The project can be determined to have a non -significant effect on the environment if adequate mitigation measures are incorporated as conditions of approval. A discussion of environmental concerns will be provided for under "Staff Analysis and Comments". SMFF REPORT - PIANMG C OHKESSICN May 14, 1985 Page 2. 4. Existing Conditions: The site has been previously graded and is currently vacant. The surrounding area has also been previously graded and is in a disturbed state With the exception of the fallow field to the east side of Madison Street, which is under Riverside County jurisdiction. Proposed land uses include the surxormiding development of "PGA West" which has designated the area for residential uses. The submitted plot plans for this application show residential units and planned streets; however, no plans have been submitted for specific development in the surrounding area. plans have been submitted for the new fire station which is proposed for the property adjacent to this project on the north. The site will have access by Madison Street which is currently operating well below capacity. With the buildout of "PGA West", traffic is likely to increase substantially. Madison Street is designated as a 100-foot, major street and has been improved to 3/4-width with a center median, resurfacing and curb and gutters. 5. Project Description: The Applicant proposes to construct a "satellite" golf course maintenance codex on 1.2 acres. The following describes each facility in the complex: Golf Course Maintenance Building - Has 4,500 square feet and an overall height of 16 feet. Floor plans submitted indicate areas within the building for storage, mechanical repair work, a lunch roan, a small office, three supply roans and lockers and restroom areas. Outside the building are storage bins for supplies and an area for two, 500-gallon subsurface fuel storage tanks and pumps. Exterior elevations submitted indicate the building g will be stuccoed and have a peaked, tile roof with rafter tails. Color board submitted shows a cream -,colored stucco, brown count roof tile, accent trim and metal garage doors. Fair overhead garage doors are shown along the west building elevation. superintendent's Residence - The building will have 2,200 square feet and an overall height of 19 feet. The same colors used for the mainte- nance building will also be used for the superintendent's residence. There are three bedrooms, each with a minimum clearing of ten feet. Two bathrooms are proposed. The building will have an attached two -car garage with a separate pedestrian exit. It should be noted that the proposed design of both the buildings will be consistent in theme and in color with each other. Both buildings have muted earth tones and peaked file roofs. Other design features include: ° Parking - A parking area consisting of 23 parking spaces is proposed to aocamndate maintenance facility employees. A chainlink fence will separate parking area fun building g area. ° Iarndscaping - landscaping is p for the entire perimeter of the project. A detailed landscape plan will be submitted. SnUT REPORT - PIAMING COMMISSION May 14, 1985 Page 3. Parkway and Perimeter Wall - A 22-foot, landscaped parkway is proposed on the west side of Madison Street. Also shown on the plot plan is a five-foot, meandering sidewalk and a six-foot perimeter wall. All landscaping, walls, parkways and sidewalks will be consistent with "PGA West" and Fire Station frontage. The six-foot, masonry block wall will enclose the entire project with the exception of access gates. ° Proposed Access - Entry to the parking area and building is shown on Madison Street. A median cut is also proposed for that entry. Access to the golf course is proposed on the east side of the project. A 20-foot easement is shown for this access. ° Proposed Gates - Main entry gates will be metal and painted. ° Lighting - One night security light is proposed. 6. Comments from Public Agencies a. Fire Marshal - The Fire Marshal notes as follows: (1) A fire flaw of 1750 GPM for a two-hour duration at 20 psi residual operating pressure must be available before any combustible material is placed on the job site. The required fire flow shall be available from Super fire hydrants (6" x 4" x 2; x 2'), located not less than 25' or more than 165' from any portion of the building as measured along approved vehicular travelways. (2) Gates to facility must be La Quinta City approved for emergency access. (3) pocupancy separation may be required for the mechanical work area per Uniform Building Code. b. City Engineer - The Associate City Civil Engineer made the following comments: (1) All parking areas shall be 2V AC/4" AB. (2) All on -site improvements shall be to City of La Quints standards. (3) Median island break shall not be permitted. (4) Site drainage shall be such that no runoff waters enter public streets. c. Sheriff's Department - The Sheriff's Department had concerns regarding the proximity of the parking lot and the maintenance buildings. Employees would be able to steal tools from the buildings and place then in their vehicles. He also recommended that all dumpsters and grass clipping piles be located away from the maintenance buildings and parking lots. This would also reduce the possibility of stolen property being placed in the dumPster or grass pile for later pickup. outside lighting should be provided around the maintenance building using either a high-pressure sodium or metal halide lights. Further comments received from the Sheriff's Department related to alarms, door materials, types of locks and identification numbers on equigrent. STAFF MU.ORT :M1.1 IAe VChLT J Page 4. Kr.*Z i� 0,kN&wIzIsw"r:\$Y=C The Camamity Development Director previously interpreted residential zoning regulations to allow golf course maintenance buildings as a typical accessory building for golf course facilities which are permitted in residential zones. That interpretation noted that the golf course maintenance facility shall be contiguous to the golf course in order to be considered accessory. Although the project is not surrounded or bounded by golf course facilities, it is felt that direct access, provided by a 20-foot wide easement, located adjacent to the project, provides accessory linkage within an appropriate amount of distance. %iile lam use conflicts may occur between the proposed use and residential areas, it should be noted that residential areas will be buffered from the use by streets, setbacks, walls and landscaping. The Fire Station location directly north of the project provides a unique situation for the siting of the proposed use. Iand use conflicts would be more significant if residential areas were directly contiguous to the project. It is unlikely that all noise impacts can be elim;nated; however, conditions limiting certain types of repair work (including the use of power tools) to inside a closed building can minimize noise impacts to an acceptable level. Noise from traffic would be incremental due to the low degree of activity on the site. Hours of operation will be from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and early morning noise created by approval of the project is not typical of residential areas. This early morning noise cannot be miti- gated as any other hours of operation would be counterproductive. It is unlikely that noise impacts would be significant. ^Traffic generated by the project will be an incremental increase over current activities. �It is unlikely that the amount of traffic generated would interfere with future vehicular moveresnt. The re Vest far a median opening should not be approved. In general, excessive )median openings should be discouraged and limited to major traffic -generating facilities. Clearly, the proposed use does rot fall within that category. If the lack of a median adversely affects access for some types of vehicles, either their travel routes to the ,site or the on -site design should be modified. In conclusion, Staff feels the proposed site is an acceptable location for the proposed use given the location of the Fire Station and the proposed design of the project. other alternative sites have not been studied and may be more suitable for the proposed use if the Planning Ccniissicn feels an alternative site would be more appropriate. CONCWSICNS 1. one project is consistent with the La Quinta General Plan. 2. The project is an allowed use in a residential zone as an accessory use for golf course facilities. 3. Although the project may have a significant effect on the environment, impacts can be mitigated to a level of non -significance. 4. Iand use conflicts have been minimized by the design of the project and proposed screening. 5. The Fire Station location provides a unique opportunity for the siting of the location. STAFF REPORT - PLANNING CCwnssION May 141 1985 Page 5. FINDINGS 1. The project is consistent with the La Quinta General Plan. 2. Construction of the project, in accordance with the conditions of approval, will not have a detrimental effect on the health and safety of the public. 3. Construction of the project will be compatible with existing area development. 4. The project will not have a significant impact on the envircrTmt if adequate mitigation measures are required as conditions of approval. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Based upon the above findings, the Cmmnuty Development Department recoimieais approval of Plot Plan No. 85-144, in accordance with ad ibits Al, A2, B and C, and B3 and C3, and subject to the attached coalitions. P4ARID BY: APPROVED BY: �.(6 -.1- a, Tamara J. Campbell Lawrence L. Stevens, AICP S�- Assistant Planner Camunity Development Director TJC:dmv Atchs: 1. Coalitions of Approval 2. Exhibits Al, A21 B and C, and B3 and C3 CONDITIONS CF APPROVAL - PLOr PLAN NO. 85-144 May 14, 1985 General 1. Plot Plan No. 84-144 shall comply with all standards and requirements set forth in the City of La Quinta land Use Ordinance. 2. This Plot Plan approval shall expire one year after the date of final approval within which time the construction authorized mist be substantially begun or the occupancy be in use unless a time extension applied for prior to expiration date is approved. 3. Prior to issuance of a building permit for construction of any use contemplated by this approval, the Applicant shall first obtain permits and/or other clearances from the following public agencies: ° Riverside County Environmental Health ° City Fire Marshal ° Coachella Valley Water District ° Community Development Department, Planning Division ° Southern California Air Quality Maintenance District Evidence of said permit or clearance shall be presented to the Building Division at the time of application for a building permit for the uses contemplated herewith. Site and Building Design 4. The Applicant shall amply with Exhibits Al, A2, B and C, B3 and C3, as contained within the Oommuuity Development's file for Plot Plan No. 85-144, and these conditions, which conditions shall take precedence in the event of any conflict with the provisions of the Plot Plan. 5. Colors and materials shall be substantially as submitted and shall be subject to final approval by the C==ity Development Department. 6. Any outside storage, including that which is seasonal, shall be in designated areas and shall not exceed the height of surrounding enclosures. 7. All mechanical equipment shall be ground -mounted or screened by the design of the roof structure when viewed from adjacent residential properties and public streets. All mechanical equipment shall be located outside of setback areas. 8. Parking on the site shall be restricted to the designated spaces as shown on Exhibit "A2" and in acoordance with City standards. All employees and visitors to the facility shall park within this improved area. 9. If the demand for parking by employees and visitors should exceed the number of spaces provided on site, the Applicant shall submit plans to the Community Development Department for review and approval for the expansion of parking facilities. C(NDITIONS OF APPRWAL - PLOT PLAN NO. 85-144 Streets, Traffic, Grading and Access o. The median opening proposed near the south end of the project on Madison Street LL shall be deleted. 11. All access driveways to Madison Street shall be constructed with a minimum width of 24 feet. 12. A grading plan prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer shall be submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval. Public Services and Utilities 13. The Applicant shall comely with the following requirements of the City Fire Marshal, to the extent required by the Fire Marshal: a. Provide for a minkmzn 1,750 GPM fire flow from a water system capable of sustaining such flaw for a two-hour duration at 20 psi residual pressure. "Super" type fire hydrants to be located not more than 165' nor less than 25' from any portion of the building as measured along approved vehicular travelways. b. All gates to facility shall be equipped for immediate emergency access with transmitters of an approved type. 14. Requirements of the Coachella Valley Water District relating to water and sewer facilities shall be complied with. 15. All new utilities serving the facility shall be placed underground on the site. The Applicant shall comply with all requirements of the Imperial Irrigation District. Walls. Landscaninq. Lighting and Si 16. Prior to issuance of building permits, a detailed wall plan showing all perimeter walls, gates and fences shall be submitted for City review and approval. a. No barbed wire, razor wire or similar materials shall be installed on any fence or wall without prior City approval. b. The perimeter wall along Madison Street shall be consistent with the design including materials, setbacks and related matter, of the perimeter project wall to be approved for the entire PGA West project. 17. Prior to issuance of any building permits, a detailed on -site landscaping plan shall be submitted for the review and approval of the Community Development Department. Said plan shall indicate the location, species, size and spacing of all planting materials. The landscaping plan shall indicate, but not be limited to, the following: a. The use of berms, planting materials and other landscaping features along Madison Street in a manner consistent with other perimeter landscaP'ng- b. Appropriate trees or similar materials along the side and rear property lines to screen buildings and parking areas from adjacent residential uses. c. Provision for planting within parking areas to provide some shading therein. - 2 - COMMONS OF APPROVAL - PLOT PLAN NO. 85-144 18. Applicant shall provide a mininann 22-foot wide, landscaped parkway along the east property line which shall be consistent with plans approved for "PGA West" which shall include any berm, landscaping and walls. 19. The Applicant shall submit a detailed lighting plan showing the location, design, type (including manufacturer) and intensity of all proposed exterior lighting. All lighting shall be screened so as not to shine directly of properties outside the project's perimeter walls nor to create substantial light wash which may be a nuisance to surrounding residents. 20. 'Ihe location and design of all signage shall be subject to the review and approval of the Cmuunity Development Department. Miscellaneous 21. Applicant shall be responsible for payment of infrastructure fees, either interim or permanent, based upon City policy. 22. All repair work and repair -related activities (including the sharpening of tools and/or blades), and the use of power tools shall be confined to closed buildings. a - a e.� 23. Applicant shall provide a10 Q £ for golf course access on the east side of the property. - 3 - ITEM NO. f7. DATE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING RE: MOTION BY: GOETCHEUS VALT,D KLIMKIEWICZMORAN THORNBURGH SECOND BY: GOETCHEU �V� 3NG//KLIMKIEWICZ MORAN THORNBURGH DISCUSSION: 7(- ROLL CALL VOTE: COMMISSIONERS: AYE NO ABSTAIN ABSENT PRESENT GOETCHEUS - hLDTlIYS9ICZ - MORAN - VlALLING - THORNBURGH - UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED: YES NO III I MINUTES PLAtUING CaVISSION - CITY OF LA =NTA A Regular Meeting Held at the La Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quintal California April 23, 1985 7:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER A. Chairman Thornburgh called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. He called upon Commissioner Moran to lead the flag salute. 2. ROLL CALL A. Chairman Thornburgh requested the roll call. The Secretary called the roll: Present: Camdssioners Goetcheus, Klimkiewicz, Moran, Walling and Chairman Thornburgh Absent: None Also present were Ca munity Development Director Lawrence L. Stevens, Associate Planner Gary W. Price and Secretary Donna M. Velotta. Chainnann Thornburgh identified the public hearing as Tentative Tract Map No. 20717, a proposal to divide 132+ acres into 109 lots with 23 single-family dwellings on individual lots and 488 condominium units on the remaining lots on the south side of Avenue 54, along the proposed alignment of PGA Boulevard; Sunrise Company, Applicant. He called for the staff report. 1. Lawrence L. Stevens, Community Development Director, advised that this project is the first phase of the implementation of the PGA West Specific Plan, which is a 5,000-unit project with a resort core, commercial and four major golf courses. At present construction has already begun on the Pete Dye stadium golf course, Avenue 54 and Madison Street have been improved and accepted by the City. Plans for PGA Boulevard have been approved and the work will begin on that shortly. The community Development Department has other plans in process for other components of the project, which the Commission will be seeing shortly. This is the first residential conronent and consists of 511 units around the stadium course and around part of the Arnold Palmer course, for which a grading permit has been issued. The units are mixed and include 488 condominiums which are broken into duplex, triplex and fourplex units. The overall development plan is consistent with the PGA West Specific Plan. The number of recreation facilities is in excess of our mind'= standards. The units are of fairly good size and are tentatively priced from $120,000 to $650,000 depexding upon the group of units. In general, we have very little problem with the proposal. A number of concerns which were discussed at the Study Session included, the current con- flict regarding school district boundary lines, circulation - principally as it was necessary for emergency vehicle access and interior access wish regard to how off-street parking would be worked into the narrow street system. However, for the most part, the conditions of approval resolved the majority of these concerns. Therefore, Staff recommends that Tentative Tract Map No. 20717 be approved based upon the findings in the Staff Report and subject to the conditions of approval, as amended. Director Stevens related the four minor changes in the conditions of approval to be as follows: "L; algnat at Jefferson, PGA norLevara ann avenue 54 - Tile consensus at the Study Session was that the timing of the installation of this signal should be related to the City traffic monitoring program which we will be starting in the next fiscal year, but at minimum we will review the traffic here at the time building permit No. 250 of the 511 units is issued, using that as a control point. The language in Condition No. 14 will be modified to accomplish this. ° In Condition No. 15.c., Staff has deleted the reference to Lot 30 because we were able to provide a temporary, continuous loop at that point. MINUM - PINT ING CO USSI(N April 23, 1985 Page 2. ° In Condition No. 19, Staff added an additional comment that would allow the Fire Marshal to approve alternate means of compliance with his requirements haw he deans it appropriate and determines them to be equivalent to the detailed standards listed. • In Condition No. 31, Staff added an additional comment noting that a change in the total number of units would not exceed 10% of the approved total of 511, shall be deemed compatible with approved unit designs, and shall be consistent with the overall character of the project. In addition to this, Director Stevens requested that the Commmission give him authority to approve changes in unit mix rather than having to care back to them. The purpose of this is to allow the Applicant flexibility to adjust to the market, both up and down, without having to go through the formal review process. This concluded the Staff Report. Chairman Thornburgh opened the public hearing at 7:14 p.m. Jim Resney, Vice President, Sunrise Company - Ap licant, 75-005 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, stated to the commission tha his company is very excited about starting their first project in our City. He noted that in working so closely with Staff, most of the concerns they had with the City's conditions have been worked out to everyone's satisfaction. Robert Altevers, Architect for the project, 2915 Redhill Avenue, Costa Mesa, gave a descriptive presentation of the design of the project. There was a brief discussion period. Kevin Manning, Landmark Land Company, P. O. Box 1578, La Quinta, spoke in favor of the project. Charles Schultz, Attorney, 3800 Orange Street, Riverside, spoke for his client (Mr. Giannini), a property owner in the area of the project, who was concerned with access to their property. These concerns were satisfactorily solved. Chairman Thornburgh closed the public hearing at 7:38 p.m. There was a discussion among the Commissioners. All were in favor of the project with the exception of Commissioner Goetcheus, who was concerned with the zero lot lines. Conditions of approval that were amended or added were Nos. 14, 15, 19, 19.a., 31 and 31.b. Chairman Thornburgh called for a motion. Commissioner walling made a motion based on the findings in the Staff Report to approve Tentative Tract Map No. 20717, subject to attached conditions, as amended. Commissioner Moran seconded the motion. Chairman Thornburgh called for a Roll Call. The Secretary called the roll as follows: Commissioner Goetcheus - Nay Commissioner Klimkiewicz - Aye Commissioner Moran - Aye wii.u�alln leY Walling - Aye Chairman Thornburgh - Aye Unanimously adopted with one objection. • tia nn•• A. & B. Commissioner Klimkiewicz made a motion which was seconded by Camiissicner Walling to approve the minutes of the regular meetings of March 26, 1985, and April 9, 1985. 1. The minutes of the regular meetings of March 26, 1985, and April 9, 1985, were approved as submitted. Unanimously adopted. MINUTES - PLANNING COM IISSICN April 23, 1985 Page 3. 5. BUSINESS There being no further items of agenda to come before the Omission, Chain Thornburgh called for a motion to adjourn. Chairman Thornburgh made a motion to adjourn to the adjourned meeting of April 30, 1985, at 7:00 p.m., in La Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, la Quintal CA. Courdssioner Walling seconded the motion. Unanimously adopted. The regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, was adjourned at 8:00 p.m., April 23, 1985, in the La Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California. RECEIVED MAY 13TOF LA p1985 COMMUTA NITY DEVELOPMENT DEPT 79-700 54th Avenue Indio, CA 92201 May 8, 1985 La Quinta Planning Commission Attn: Thomas Thornburgh, Chairman P. O. Box 1504 La Quinta, CA 92253 Subject: PGA WEST Dear Mr. Thornburgh: The PGA WEST Exhibit "A" plot plan #85-143 shows an area on the south side of Avenue 54, (the northern perimeter of the PGA WEST project) directly across from our property at 79-700 Avenue 54, as a "Support and Maintenance Yard". On March 13, 1984 we attended the Planning Department Meeting where Landmark Land Company presented their plans for the PGA WEST development. During the public comment portion of the meeting we stated our concern regarding a maintenance yard directly across Avenue 54 from our property. We feel that with all of the acreage Landmark has within the project area, that it would not be in the public interest for them to place a maintenance yard on the perimeter, where it's presence would affect property values of adjacent properties. In response to our question the Landmark representative giving the presentation, together with Mr. Ernie Vossler, stated that the area in question was designated "Residential" and not planned for a Maintenance Yard. They also stated that the support and maintenance areas would be in the interior of the project. This can be verified by the taped record of the March 13, 1984 Planning Department Meeting. We strongly urge that the maintenance areas of PGA WEST be placed in the interior of the project and not on the perimeter, as this would undoubtedly affect the property values of adjacent property. We thank you for your consideration in this matter. Very truly yours, for: Suzanne Kennedy, Thomas A. Kennedy, and Marlo L. Kennedy - co -owners ITEM NO. S, /7, t u ✓� E, DATE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING �q MOTION BY: GOETCHEUS WALT.ING KLIMKIEWICZ MORAN THORNBURGH SECOND BY: GOETCHEUS WALLING KLIMKIEWICZ THORNBURGH DISCUSSION: ROLL CALL VOTE: COMMISSIONERS: GOETCHEUS KLDlKMlICZ MORAN WALLING THORNBURGH AYE NO ABSTAIN ABSENT PRESENT UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED: YES NO MEMORANDUM CITY OF LA QUINTA To: The Honorable Chairman and Maarbers of the Planning Camiission From: Camnmity Developnent Department Date: May 14, 1985 Subject: PLOT PLAN NO. 85-146 Location: Fast Side of Avenida Ramirez, 100' South of Calle Sonora Applicant: Michael Blackwood Request: Approval to Construct a Single -Family House for Residence 1. General Plan: Loa Density Residential (3-5 dwellings/acre). 2. Zoning: R-l* (One Family Dwellings, 17' Height Limit, 1200 Square Foot Minimwn Dwelling Size). 3. Foisting Conditions: The 50' x 100' interior lot is located within the subdivided Cove on the east side of Avenida Ramirez, south of Calle Sonora. The neighborhood is typical of Cove development with primarily vacant lots and scattered housing. Of the 22 lots within the block, there are only four houses. Existing development in the neighborhood consists of a variety of architectural styles varying from California Ranch design to Spanish, all having sloping roofs. 4. Envirameental Considerations: The project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA guidelines. A Notice of Exenption will be filed with the County Recorder contingent upon approval of the project. 5. Description of the Request: The Applicant is intending to construct the proposed single-family house for his personal residence. The design of the proposed house is conventional, typical for the La Quinta Cove area, with a California Ranch architectural flavor. The house is to have a light brown (Navajo Brown) stucco exterior with dark "Old English" brown wood trim. The roof design has a standard sloping 4 and 12 pitch canposed of combination brown and tan asphalt shingles. The floor plan is very functional with the dining and living roans surrounding the kitchen to the west side and the 1-3/4 bathroom and three bedroom are located to the east side of the house. The gross floor area is 1510 square feet (1320 net usable floor area). An attached two -car garage is provided with a connecting pedestrian door into the hone. STAFF REPORT - PLANNING CCWUSSION May 14, 1985 Page 2. Maxim= building height is 16 feet. The setbacks are as follows: * Front Yard - 20 feet from Avenida Ramirez ° Side Yards - 5 feet ° Rear Yang - 17.5 feet STAFF CCMMENPS AND ANALYSIS The floor plan, exterior design, and setbacks amply with the City's adopted standards for single-family houses and the requirenents of the R-1*++ Zone. The proposed house is generally cotpatible with the surrounding development. The proposed house is appropriately sited in an east -west orientation on the single lot as are many of the neighboring houses. The overall design, roof style, mass, bulk, and height of the proposed house is ccapatible with existing development. 1. The project will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment. 2. The request is consistent with the requirenents of the R-1*++ Zone and the goals and objectives of the La Quinta General Plan. 3. The building design is canpatible with the area development contingent upon the conditions of approval. STAFF RECTICN Based upon the above findings, the Canmmity Development Department recommends approval of Plot Plan No. 85-146 in accordance with Exhibits A, B and C and subject to the attached conditions. Ge, W. Gary W. Price Associate Planner GWP:dmv Atch: 1. Conditions 2. Exhibits A, B and C i Lawrence L. Stevens, AICP CoWUMty Development Director a 1. The development of the site stall be in confarnance with the bibLibits A, 8 and C oa:tained in the file for Plot Plan No. 95-JY4 , unless otherwise a;rhead I R by the follvAng conditions. 2. um approved plot plan stall be used within two years of the approval date; otherwise, it stall become null and void and of no effect uhataoeuer. By "use" is =ant the beginning of substantial oanstructian, not Including gradingperiod iud is thereafter diligently pursued to oo al whiCh In pletfon. with the 3. Water and sewage disposal facilities shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of the Riverside amnty Health Department. 4. Fire protection shall be provided in accordance with the standards of the Uniform Fire Code as adopted by the City of Ia Quints- S. Prior to the issuance of a building permits the developer shall m t dt and have approved, a detailed la►dscape Plan for the front yard showing the species. sizes location and spacing of all planting materials, inc�luding a minnimam of two (2), 15-cgallan, street trees. 2e plan stall iidiaate the irrigation system and the location of the required three (3) outdoor water spigots. Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of 0ea4arny, the Applicant stall install lardscaping in accordance with the approved lA scape plan. All trees and plants stall be maintained in viable oadition for the life of the approved use. 6. The heating and Cooling mechanical equipment shall be ground mounted, or screened entirely by the roof structure. 7. Refuse oantaina z and bottled gas containers stall be Concealed by fencing or landscaping. G. 4he driveway stall be surfaced with ooncrete and have asphaltic concrete connecting pavement (a 2" x 4" header) to the existing street pavement. 9. The Applicant shall obtain clearances and/or permits from the following agencies prior to at mitting these plans to the Building Department for plan A I : " Riverside County Health Department " City Fire Marshal " Comnahity Development Department, Planning Division ° Desert Saris Unified Schhool District 10. 7 he Applicant snarl pay a school development fee as deteaminsd by the Desert Saris Unified School District in accordance with the school Mitigation agree- ment as approved by the City Council axd in effect at the time of issuance of a building permit. A letter from Desert Sands Unified School District stating that these fees have been paid shall be presented to the Community Development Department, Building Division, prior to issuance of a bu; n ding permit. 11 MEMORANDUM CITY OF LA QUINTA To: The Honorable Chairman and Members of the planning Commission From: Community Development Department Date: may 14, 1985 Subject: PLOT PLAN NO. 85-151 Location: Fast side of Avenida Randrez, 300 Feet South of Calle Colima Applicant: Arthur Anderson Request: Approval to Construct �a single -Family Dwelling Intended for — 1. General plan: Low Density Residential (3-5 dwellings/acre). 2. Zoning: R-1*++ (One -Family Dwellings, 17' Height Limit, 1200-Square-Foot Minimum Dwelling size). 3. Existing Conditions: The 50' x 100' lot is located on the east side of Avenida Ramirez, 300-feet south of Calle Cl The surrounding area has been developed with a variety of housing designs and roofing materials. Almost all homes in the area are built on single lots. 4. Environmental Assessment: The project is categorically exempt from the require- ments of the California Environmental Quality Act (CBQA) and a Notice of Exemption will be filed with the County Recorder. 5. Description of Request: The Applicant, who is a contractor, is requesting approval to construct a single-family house intended for rental purposes. This application has been submitted concurrently with one other application. The Applicant has not submtted any previous applications so he has no vacant homes in La Quinta. The house has 1,590-square-feet of usable living area, with three beirol exceeding the 10-foot clear dimension required, 1-3/4 baths and an attached, two -car garage with a connecting pedestrian door leading into the house. The building will have tan stucco siding and brown asphalt shingles. The house will be oriented opposite to that shown on the plot plan. The overall height of the building is 16� feet. The house will have a 20-foot front setback, a 16-foot rear setback, and 5-foot sideyard setbacks. There are 24" eaves and a 4 and 12 pitch roof with low peaks. STAFF PEPOW -PLANNING CCMMISSICN May 141 1985 Page 2. STAFF CU4 EIM AND ANALYSIS The floor plan, height and siting of the house carplies with the R-1*++ zoning requirements and the City's adopted minirman standards for single-family homes. The house design is compatible with surrounding development and the roof style is consistent. Art Anderson is proposing one other home directly next to this one, but has agreed to provide minor alterations to the exterior of the other hone to add variety. The house's size and bulk are carparable to that of surrounding dwellings. FINDINGS 1. The request is consistent with the requirements of the R-1 zone and the goals and objectives of the La Quinta General Plan. 2. The building design is compatible with the area development. 3. The project will not have a significant adverse inpact on the environment and is categorically exempt from the requirments of the California Environmental. Quality Act. EUV-114MOUG i I i0gli• • Based upon the above findings, the Camumty Development Department recommends approval of Plot Plan No. 85-151 in accordance with Exhibits A. B and Cl and C21 and subject to the attached conditions. 04. DID l I I• / �• l TJC:dmv Atch: 1. Conditions 2. Exhibits A, B, Cl and C2 APP BY - Lawrence L. Stevens, AICP Cammunity Development Director SMS AP'PAOM IS SLIEL ' 70 7HE i=0W G CONDITIONS: 1. the developmart of the site shed be in conformance with the Ediibits A, B, Cl aril C2 contained in the file for Plot Plan No. E5-151, unless otherwise amended by the following conditions. 2. The approved plot plan shall be used within two years of the approval date; otherwise, it shall became mill and void and of no effect whatsoever. By "use" is meant the beginning of substantial Construction, not including period and is�t thereafter diligently purer ampby this approval uhich is �letion. idth � �� 3. Water and sewage disposal facilities shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of the Riverside County Health Department. 4. _Fire protection shall be provided in accordance with the standards of the uniform Fire Code as adopted by the City of la D nta. S. prior to the issuance of a building permit, the developer shall submit and have approved, a detailed landscape plan for the front yard showing the species, size, location and spacing of all planting materials, including a ".;ninum of two (2), 15-gallon, street trees. The plan shall indicate the irrigation system and the location of the required three (3) outdoor water spigots. prior to the issuance of a Certificate of CCc4=1.cy, the Applicant shall install landscaping in aeeordanoe with the approved landscape plan. All traps and plants shall be maintained in viable Condition for the life of the approved use. 6. The heating and Cooling mw1mlical egaiPfent shall be ground mounted' or screened entirely by the roof structure. 7. Refuse containers and bottled gas containers shall be concealed by fencing or landscaping. S. The driveway shall be surfaced with concrete and have asphaltic concrete connecting pavement (a 2" x 4" header) to the existing street pavement. 9. fie Applicant shall obtain clearances and/or permits from the following agencies prior to submitting these plans to the Building Department for plan deck: e Riverside cmmty Health Department e City Fire ltLrshal e fwtmmity Development Department, Planning Division o Desert Sands Unified School District 10. The Applicant shall pay a school development fee as determined by the Desert Sands Unified School District in accordance with the school mitigation agree- ment as approved by the City Council and in effect at the time of issuance of a building permit. A letter from Desert Sands Unified School District stating that these fees have been paid shall be presented to the camunity Development Department, Building Division, prior to issuance of a building permit. 0 MEMORANDUM CITY OF LA CUINTA To: The Honorable Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission From: Camuunity Development Department Date: May 14, 1985 Subject: PLOT PLAN NO. 85-152 Location: Fast Side of Avenida Ramirez, 250' North of Calle Arroba Applicant: Arthur Anderson Request: Approval to Construct a Single -Family Dwelling Intended for Rental Purposes 1. General Plan: Low Density Residential (3-5 dwellings/acre). 2. Zoning: R-1*++ (One -Family Dwelling, 17' Height Limit, 1200-Square-Foot Minimum Dwelling Size) . 3. Existing Conditions: The 50' x 100' lot is located on the east side of Avenida Ramirez, 250' north of Calle Arroba. The surrounding area has been developed with a variety of housing designs and roofing materials. Almost all harks in the area are built on single lots. 4. Environmental Assessment: The project is categorically exempt from the require- ments of the California Ehviromrental Quality Act (CEQA) and a Notice of Exen ption will be filed with the County Recorder. 5. Description of Request: The Applicant, who is a contractor, is requesting approval to construct a single-family house intended for rental purposes. This application has been submitted concurrently with one other application. The Applicant has not submitted any previous applications, so he has no vacant hares in La Quinta. The house has 1,590-square-feet of usable living area, with three bedrooms exceeding the 10-foot clear dimension required, 1-3/4 baths and an attached two -car garage with a connecting pedestrian door leading into the house. The building will have ivory stucco and tan asphalt shingles. The overall height of the building is 16-, feet. The house will have a 20-foot front setback, a 16-foot rear setback, and 5-foot sideyard setbacks. There are 24" eaves and a 4 and 12 pitch roof with low peaks. STAFF REPORT - PLANNING CONMSSION May 14, 1985 Page 2. STAFF COMMENM AND ANALYSIS The floor plan, height and siting of the house camplies with the R-1*++ Zoning requirenents and the City's adopted minimn standards for single-family hanes. The house design is ompatible with surrounding development and the roof style is consistent. The Applicant is proposing another single-family dwelling directly next to this one, but has agreed to use different colors and add decorative stone work to the exterior. finis should add sufficient variety between the two houses. The house is canparable in size and bulk to that of surrounding dwellings. 1. The request is consistent with the requiremnts of the R-1 Zone and the goals and objectives of the La Quinta General Plan. 2. The building design is compatible with area development. 3. The project will not have a significant adverse immpact on the envirorment and is categorically exempt from the requirenents of the California Enviraynental Quality Act. Based upon the above findings, the Camm mity Development Departrrent recammends approval of Plot Plan No. 85-152 in accordance with Exhibits A, B, Cl and C2, and subject to the attached conditions. v. , - DID TJC:dmv Atch: 1. Conditions 2. Exhibits A, B, Cl and C2 APP BY: ;r•A- Lawrence L. Stevens, AICP Community Development Director �016-*V' • , III • I •'. • •• �� • L 1. Um developnant of the site shall be in oonfa ntame with the Hdnibits A, 9, C1 and C2 contained in the file for P1ot.Plan No. 85-152, unless otherwise amended by the following conditions. 2. The approved plot Plan shall be used within two years of the approval date; otherwise, it shall baoome mill and void and of no effect whatsoever. By "use" is meant the beginning of substantial construction, not including grading, oontietplated by this approval whirl► is begun with the two-year period and is thereafter diligently pursued to ocnpletion. 3. Water and sewage disposal facilities shall be installed in accordance With the requ=avants of the Riverside oounnty Health Deparbwrt. 4. Fire prvtectiann shall be provided in accordance with the standards of the Uniform Fire Code as adopted by the City of la Quinta. 5. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the developer shall submit and have approved, a detailed landscape plan for the front yard showing the species, size, lecatiCn and spacing of all planting materials, including a minim= of two (2), B-gallon, street trees. Mw plan shall indicate the irrigation system and the location of the required three (3) outdoor water spigots. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the Applicant shall install landscaping in aocordannoe with the approved landscape plan. All trees and plants shall be maintained in viable omt ti,on for the life of the appxvved use. 6. The heating and cooling mechanical equipment shall be grand mounted, or screened entirely by the roof structure. 7. Refuse containers and bottled gas containers shall be oaioealed by fencing or landscaping. B. The driveway shall be surfaced with cm=ete and have asphaltic concrete connecting pavement (a 2" x 4" header) to the existing street pavement. 9. The Applicant shall obtain clearances and/or permits frown the following agencies prior to submitting these plans to the Building Department for plan check: ° Riverside county Health Department ° City Fire Marshal ° ommulity Develop=* Department, Planning Division ° Desert Saris Unified School District 10. The Applicant shall pay a school develcpnent fee as determined by the Desert Sands Unified School District in accordance with the school mitigation agree- ment as approved by the City Council and in effect at the time of issuance of a building permit. A letter fray Desert Sands Unified School District stating that these fees have been paid shall be presented to the Community Development Department, Building Division, prior to issuance of a building permit. MEMORANDUM CITY OF LA QUINTA To: The Honorable Chainnan and Menbers of the Planning Commission From: Community Development Department Date: May 14, 1985 Subject: PLOT PLAN NO. 85-153 Location: west Side of Avenida Juarez, 130' South of Avenida Montezuma Applicant: Rick Johnson Construction ReQUest: Approval to Construct a Single -Family Home Intended for Sale BACKGROUND 1. General Plan: Low Density Residential (3-5 Dwelling Units Per Acre). 2. Zoning: R-1*++ (One -Family Dwellings, 17' Height Limit, 1200-Square-Foot Minimum Dwelling Size). 3. Existing Conditions: The site is an approximately 8700-square-foot, partially vegetated, vacant lot. The neighborhood is typical for cove development with vacant lots and scattered housing. She proposed house is to be situated on one lot as are five other houses on the block. The house to the southwest of the site is situated on two lots. Existing development in the neighborhood consists of conventional California Ranch and Spanish Villa style development, all having sloping roofs. 4. Environmental Assessment: The project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and a Notice of Exemption will be filed with the County Recorder. 5. Description of Request: The Applicant, who is a contractor, is requesting approval to construct a single-family house intended for sale. The Applicant has received approval for 13 other x�fyear. cchll been completed? iare under construction and, according to the Appliant,a have been presold. The house has well over 1300 square feet of usable living space with three bedrooms, each exceeding 10-foot clear dimensions, two baths, and an attached, two -car garage with a connecting pedestrian door. The house is to have an off- white ("Meadow Brook") stucco exterior with brown trim. The house will incorporate a sloping roof composed of brown and tan asphalt shingles. The eaves are to extend out 24". The setbacks are as follows: E 0 STAFF REPORT - PI.AMING COE-MSSICN May 141 1985 Page 2. ° Front Setback - 20 Feet Off Avenida Juarez ° sideyard Setbacks - 5 Feet ° Rearyard Setback - 15 Feet + The m3xinum house height is 16.5 feet. STAFF CM ENTS AND DISCUSSION The proposed house is very characteristic of the Applicant's previous developments, incorporating the typical "California Ranch" style design. The house is to be sited in a east -west orientation on one of the larger lots on the block. The Applicant's proposal is compatible with siting of neighboring development. The overall design, roof style, mass, bulk, and height of the proposed house is compatible with neighboring development. The proposed house's floor plan complies with the R-1*++ Zoning and the City's adopted minim,", standards for single-family dwellings. FINDINGS 1. The project will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment. 2. The request is consistent with the requirements of the R-1*++ Zone and goals and objectives of the La Quinta General Plan. 3. The building design is compatible with the area development contingent upon the conditions of approval. STAFF MCOMMENDATIM Based upon the above findings, the Community Develop ent Department recommends approval of Plot Plan No. 85-153 in accordance with Exhibits A, B and C and subject to the attached conditions. cv.l--2 — Gary W. Price Associate Planner GWP:dmv Atch: 1. Conditions 2. Exhibits A, B and C APPROVED BY: 5L 0-(//K, Lawrence L. Stevens, AICP Community Develagnent Director 1. the development of the site atoll be in conformance with the Bdlibits A, B and C contained in the file for Plot Plan No. 85-153 , Mess otherwise amended by the following oaditians. 2. 2he approved plot plan shall be used within two years of the approval date] otherwise, it shall became mill and void and of no effect whatsoever. By "use" is meant the beginning of substantial construction, rot including grading, contenplated by this approval which is begun with the two-year period and is thereafter diligently pursued to completion. 3. Water and sewage disposal facilities shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of the Riverside County Health Department. 4. Fire protection shall be provided in accordance with the standards of the Unifc= Fire Code as adapted by the City of la Quints. 5. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the developer shall submit and have approved, a detailed landscape plan for the front yard showing the species, size, location and spacing of all planting materials, including a minimum of two (2), 15-gallon, street trees. The plan shall indicate the irrigation system and the location of the required three (3) outdoor water spigots. Prior to the issuance of a Oertificate of CCaupancy, the Applicant shall install landscaping in accordance with the approved landscape plan. All trees aid plants shall be maintained in viable conditim for the We of the approved use. 6. 2w heating and Cooling mechanicalequipment shall be ground mamtsd, or screened entirely by the roof structure. 7. Refuse containers and bottled gas Containers shall be concealed by fencing or landscaping• S. The driveway shall be surfaced with concrete and have asphaltic Concrete correcting pavement (a 2" x 4" header) to the existing street pavement. 9. The Applicant shall obtain clearances and/or permits from the following agues prior to submitting these plans to the Building Department for plan check: " Riverside Carty Health Department ° City Fire Dtwdkd ° Oomwnity Development Department, Planning Division ° Desert Sands Unified School District 10. The Applicant shall pay a school development fee as determined by the Desert Sands Unified School District in accordance with the school mitigation agree- ment as approved by the City Council and in effect at the time of issuance of a building permit. A letter from Desert Sand s Unified School District stating that these fees have been paid shall be presented to the Community Development Department, Building Division, prior to issuance of a building permit. L MEMORANDUM CITY OF LA OUINTA To: one Honorable Chairman and Members of the Planning Cam ssion From: Cmmnity Development Department Date: May 14, 1985 Subject: PLOT PIM No. 85-154 Location: South Side of Avenue 46 (Westward Ho Drive), Approximately 450' West of Roadrunner Lane. Applicant: Richard Pescador Request: Approval to Construct a Single -Family House for Applicant's Residence 1. General Plan: Low Density Residential (3-5 Dwelling Units/Acre). 2. Zoning: R-1 (One -Family Dwellings) 3. Existing Conditions: The 132' x 327' lot is located within the recently annexed portion of La Quinta near the Westward Ho golf resort. Ilse project site is vacant and generally flat with a minimal amount of native vegetation. The site contains 24 trees of various sizes and varieties. The proposed location of the house will not disturb the existing tree locations. All surrounding properties are currently vacant with the property across Westward Ho Drive, to the north of the site, having an approved Planned Residential Development which includes a recreational vehicle park, golf course and two-story condominiums (City of Indio - "Indian Springs Resort"). 4. Environmental Considerations: The project is categorically exempt from the require- ments of the California Environmental Quality Act (CE7w pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA guidelines. A Notice of Exenption will be filed with the County Recorder contingent upon approval of the project. 5. Related Case: Parcel Map 18629, approved by the County on September 30, 1984, prior to the site's annexation into La Quinta, subdivided a two -acre, gross area lot into two separate lots. The project site consists of Parcel #1, the .90-acre lot to the east, a portion of Parcel Map 18629. All conditions related to Parcel Map 18629 have been met to enable the Applicant to proceed with construction of a single- family house. 6. Description of Request: The Applicant is requesting approval to construct a single-family house for his personal residence. STAFF REPORT - PLANNING COMMISSION May 14, 1985 Page 2. The proposed house has 1,789-square-feet of usable floor area with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a utility roan and an attached garage with a connecting pedestrian door into the family roan. Maximum building height is 14 feet. Two covered patios are to be provided along the southeast sides of the house. An additional west sideyard covered patio is also to be provided. The proposed house is to incorporate 4 and 12 sloping Spanish tile roof with lame 24" overhangs. The design of the house is typical California Ranch style integrating some interesting details, such as an arched entryway, an arched window (left side elevation), and covered patios supported with columns. The house will have a white stucco exterior. The garage is set off to the side with the driveway off Westward Ho Drive taking a 90-degree turn into the garage from the west sideyard. The setbacks are as follows: ° Front Yard - 20 Feet (from Westward Ho Drive) ° Sideyards - 37 Feet ° Rear Yard - 220 Feet + SMFF COMMENTS AND ANALYSIS Although the project site is not located in an area subject to the City's adopted standards for single-family houses, the house meets all requirements of the R-1*++ Zone. There are no buildings within 500 feet of the proposed house site. However, those developments in visual range of the proposed project utilize similar compatible design features, including white stucco exteriors and sloping Spanish style roofs. The house is sited with a north -south orientation. The use of large 24" roof overhangs and east and west attached, covered patios in addition to the existing shade trees in the side - yards will provide excellent shading to minimize sun exposure. The garage, pedestrian access door opens inward towards the garage which may cause doorway opening conflicts with parked vehicles. It is suggested that this door be redesigned to open inward towards the house. Overall, the proposed house is compatible with the surrounding development. The overall design, roof style, mass, bulk and height of the proposed project is compatible with existing and future development. ICU I�,R, 1. The project will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment. 2. The request is consistent with the requirements of the R-1*++ Zone and goals and objectives of the La Quinta General Plan. 3. The building design is compatible with the area development contingent upon the conditions of approval. STAFF rWM - PLANNING COMMISSION May 14, 1985 Page 3. a • i� •. �� Based upon the above findings, the Ccmmznity Development Department recamiends approval of Plot Plan No. 85-154 in accordance with Exhibits A, B and C and subject to the attached conditions. ..4DI a1• Gary W. Price Associate Planner GWP:dmv Atch: 1. Conditions 2. Exhibits A, B and C APPROVED BY: /'�`" O-e.//;I" Lawrence L. Stevens, AICP CommuLity Develop rant Director 1. 'fie development of the site shall be in conformance with the Ednibits A, B and C contained in the file for Plot Plan No. 85-154 , unless otherwise amended by the follcxrinng conditions. 2. 'fie approved plot plan shall be used within two years of the approval date; otherwise, it shall became null and void and of no effect whatsoever. By "use" is meant the beginning of substantial construction, not including �tr this approval uhicii is begun with the two-year period and isdiligently pursued to 3. pater and sewage disposal facilities shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of the Riverside County Health Department. 4. Fire protection shall be provided in accordance with the standards of the Uniform Fire Code as adapted by the City of la Quinta. 5. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the developer shall submit and have a detailed landscape plan for the front yard showing he species, si�'ze, location and spacing of all planting materials, including a mininum of two (2)# 15-9allon, street trees. The plan shall indicate the irrigation system and the location of the required three (3) outdoor water spigots. Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Oea4an07, the Applicant shall install landscaping in accordance with the approved landscape plan. All trees and plants shall be maintained in viable condition for the life of the approved use. 6. 1lne ideating and Cooling mechanical equipment shall be ground mounted, or screened entirely by the roof Structure. 7. Refuse containers and battled gas Containers shall be concealed by fencing or landscaping. . S. Ow driveway shall be surfaced with concrete and have asphaltic concrete connecting pavement (a 2" x 4" header) to the existing street pavement. 9. The Applicant shall obtain clearances and/or permits from the following agencies prior to agnitting these plans to the Building Department for plan check: ° Riverside County Health Department ° City Fire Marshal " Community Development Department, Planning Division Desert Sands Unified School District 10. The Applicant shall pay a school development fee as determined by the Desert Saris Unified School District in accordance with the school mitigation agree- ment as approved by the City Council and in effect at the time of issuance of a building permit. A letter from Desert Sands Unified School District stating that these fees have -been paid shall be presented to the Community Development Department, Building Division, prior to issuance of a building permit.