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1985 07 23 PC® 0 AGENDA PLANNING OWMIISSICN - CITY OF LA QUTRM A Regular Meeting to be Held at the La Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California 9 S 7:00 p.m. • •� A. Flag Salute 2. ROLL CALL 3. HEARINGS A. Minutes of the regular meeting of July 9, 1985. 5. ]BUSINESS 9. Plot Plan No. 85-191, a request to construct a single-family dwelling on the east side of Avenida Obregon, 250' south of Calle Colima; Arthur Anderson, Applicant. 1. Report fr(xn Staff. 2. Motion for Adoption. 13. Plot Plan No. 85-192, a request to construct a single-family dwelling on the east side of Avenida Obregon, 150' south of Calle Colima; Arthur Anderson, Applicant. 1. Report from Staff. 2. Notion for Adoption. C. Plot Plan No. 85-193, a request to construct a single-family dwelling on the east side of Avenida Obregon, 100' south of Calle Colima; Arthur Anderson, Applicant. 1. Report frcm Staff. 2. Notion for Adoption. 6. LI MEMORANDUM CITY OF LA QUINTA To: The Honorable Chaizman and Members of the Planning Cmumssion From: Qmrunity Develo�nt Director Date: July 26, 1985 Subject: PLANNING OQtomssi N MEFr1NG Due to the content of the Agenda for our July 30th meeting, there will be no Study Session on Monday, July 29. However, please bring the latest Preliminary General Plan docwnent with you to the meeting on Tuesday evening. We will have a discussion period on same after the regular meeting. LLS:dmv ITEM NO. DATE T PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING A RE: /iY %(� rJ La /f 4�%a t/ (i �P.'DD 0,A4. ' MOTION BY: BRANDT DE GASPERIN MORAN ING THORNBURGH SECOND BY DE GASPERIN RAN WAILING THORNBURGH DISCUSSION: P�l ROLL CALL CO*!MISSIONERS: AYE NO ABSTAIN ABSENT PRESENT ir BP.VM — DE GASPERIN v MORAN wi=NG THOLMURGH UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED: YES NO ITEM NO. /. F! . DATE %' 30 - 7 j PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING RE: '� �%'� %/� /x5 MOTION BY: BRANDT DE GASPERIN RAN , WR1UING THORNBURGH SECOND BY: DE GASPERIN \MORAN WALLING THORNBURGi DISCUSSION: ROLL CALL VOTE: CO*RiISSIONERS: AYE NO ABSTAIN ABSENT PRESENT k-- BRANlYr - DE GASPERIN - MORAN - WALLING - THOEM LURm - UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED: YES NO M I N U T E S PLANNING CODMLISSION - CITY OF LA QUINSA A Regular Meeting Held at the La Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California July 9, 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 Sandra L. Bonner, Principal Planner, to lead the flag salute. 2. ROLL CALL A. Chairman Thornburgh requested the roll call. The Secretary called the roll: Present: Ccnmissioners Brandt, De Gasperin, Moran, Walling and Chairman Thornburgh Absent: None Also present were Community Development Director Lawrence L. Stevens, Principal Planner Sandra L. Bonner and Secretary Donna M. Velotta. 3. ELECTION OF NEW CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE PLANNING CCb1MISSI0N Chairman Thornburgh opened nominations for the office of Chairman of the Planning Commission. Commissioner Moran nominated Thomas Thornburgh for this office. There being no further nominations, Chairman Thornburgh closed the nominations for the office of Chairman of the Planning Commussion. Commissioner Moran made a motion that Thomas Thornburgh be reelected to the office of Chairman of the Planning Ccannission by acclamation. Commissioner Walling seconded the motion. Unanimously Adopted. Chairman Thornburgh opened nominations for the office of Vice Chairman of the Planning Commission. Cammissioner Moran nominated John Walling for this office. There being no further nominations, Chairman Thornburgh closed the nominations for the office of Vice Chairman of the Planning Commission. Camiissioner Moran made a notion that John Walling be reelected to the office of Vice Chairman of the Planning Commission by acclamation. Chairman Thornburgh seconded the motion. Unanimously Adopted. 4. HEARINGS Chairman Thornburgh introduced the hearing item as Development Agreement No. 85-001, a request by The Grove of La Quinta to enter into a development agreement pursuant to Section 65854 et seq, of the California Government Code, relative to Specific Plan No. 85-004, which was approved by the City Council on November 20, 1984. He called for a report from Staff. 1. Lawrence L. Stevens, Coamunity Development Director, advised the Comission that this development agreement is a contract between the Applicant developer and the City whereby each contracts for certain guarantees. This contract is authorized under Section 65854 et seq. of the California Government Code. He noted that during the past several months, the City Attorney and he (Director Stevens) have been meeting with Dave Howerton, who is the Architectural Planner for The Grove project, and Jeff Trant, the project attorney, discussing the details of the agreement. The document before the Commission is now in a fairly satisfactory form. Therefore, the purpose of this hearing is to solicit the Planning Commission's point of view and any public comment that might be pertinent to this particular proposal. MINUTES - PLAMING COM IISSION July 9,, 1985 Page 2. Director Stevens then gave a brief overview of The Grove project as a review for those who are familiar with it and to bring the new Commissioners up-to-date, He noted that the project had been approved in October/Novemmber of 1984 via a revised Specific Plan that had been approved originally by Riverside County in 1978. A copy of the Specific Plan document was passed along to the Commissioners for their review. Director Stevens advised that part of the development agreement document does include the conditions of approval which the City imposed on the project, which are in addition to the elements shown in the Specific Plan document and related maps. Addressing the Staff Report prepared on the development agreement, Director Stevens stated that he tried to give the Commission a sum ery of the main reasons why someone would want to enter into a development agreement. He felt that from the Applicant developer's point of view, the docmmpnt gives them protection from uncertainty as, for example, zoning is not a guarantee unless it is supported by a doctunent such as this. Projects with a long- term buildcut are helped by having such a document in the areas of financing, etc. He stated further that the City's advantages in entering into a development agreement is that if the development has certainty, it has a better likelihood of proceeding instead of being just a paper project. The City can also attach more certainty to the phasing of infrastructure improve- ments, particularly to those that have benefit outside of the project. Director Stevens advised the Commission that the City did not enter into this contract lightly, as one of the provisions we have asked for is a $40,000 annual fee in order to maintain the contract in effect. In the State Law, a development agreement does have an annual review requirement which is primarily due because there are perceived limitations on Councils to bind future Councils to certain aspects and certain financial commitments, etc. The proposed development agreement includes the following significant features: ° Incorporation, by reference, of the Specific Plan and its related conditions of approval. ° Establishing that setbacks, munimmmmm lot sizes, lot coverage and building height regulations now in effect will apply for the life of the project. ° Establishing that the General Plan now in effect will apply for the life of the project. ° Establishing that no roads will be required beyond those already required by the Specific Plan and parcel map. ° Acknowledging that the already adopted conditions, fees, changes and dedications are comprehensive and shall not be added to - except where changes in conditions, fees, etc., are generally applicable to all similarly situated developers. ° Establishing that improvement and construction standards, building codes and development fees now in effect will apply, except where changes are for health and safety reasons or where generally applicable to all similarly situated developers. ° Acknowledging that certain design and site planning reviews still need to be performed. ° Providing for the State mandated annual review and amendment/ cancellation clauses. ° Providing for an annual fee of $40,000. ° Establishing various default procedures, legal remedy mechanisms and related technical features. ° Ternmination of the agreement on December 31, 1995. Director Stevens stated that this concluded his report. Staff is recommending approval of Development Agreement No. 85-001 based on the findings in the staff report with the deletion of Section 23 relating to attorney's fees. He stated that the deletion of Section 23 has been discussed with the Applicant and they are in agreement. MINUTES - PLANNING CCI'MSSION July 9,, 1985 Page 3. There was a brief question and discussion period regarding the annual review, the annual fee and sane of the wording of the document itself. Director Stevens answered all questions to the satisfaction of the Commission. Chairman Thornburgh opened the hearing for public comment at 7:30 p.m. Dave Howerton, Architectural Planner for The Grove project, of Robert Iamb Hart, 260 California Street, San Francisco, California, spoke in behalf of the Applicant and thanked Staff for their efforts and input into the development agreement document, and thanked the Planning Camnission for their consideration of the document. There being no further public comments, Chain Thornburgh closed the hearing at 7:31 p.m. After a brief discussion period, Chairman Thornburgh called for a motion. 2. Commissioner Walling made a notion based on the findings in the staff report to recommend approval of Development Agreement No. 85-001, with the deletion of Section 23, relating to attorney's fees. Commissioner Brandt seconded the motion. Unanimously Adopted. Director Stevens informed the Commission that this matter would come before the City Council at their meeting of July 23, 1985. 5. C(3ASENT CALUMAR A. Commissioner De Gasperin made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Walling to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 11, 1985. 1. The minutes of the regular meeting of June 11, 1985, were approved as submitted. Unanimously Adopted. 6. BUSINESS Chairman Thornburgh introduced the first two items of business as follows: A. Plot Plan No. 85-178, a request to construct a single-family dwelling on the west side of Avenida Madero, 130' north of Calle Colima; Rick Johnson Construction, Applicant. B. Plot Plan No. 85-179, a request to construct a single-family dwelling on the west side of Avenida Madero, 180' north of Calle Colima, Rick Johnson Construction, Applicant. He called for the staff reports. 1. Director Stevens advised that these two requests are consistent with the requirements of the R-1 Zone and the goals and objectives of the La Quinta General Plan, their building designs are compatible with area development and the projects will not have a significant impact on the environment. Therefore, based on these findings, Staff recommends approval of the plot plans. However, he stated that three Applicants who have approved plot plans to construct single-family dwellings on the same street are represented at this meeting to make an objection. Sandra Bonner, 69-784 Sugarloaf, Pinyon Pines, CA, spoke in behalf of herself and two others who recently received approvals to build directly adjacent to Mr. Johnson's two proposed houses to the north. She stated their ccncern is in regard to Mr. Johnson's proposed asphalt shingled roofs. Ms. Bonner advised the Commission that they felt it more appro- priate if the Commission could require that Mr. Johnson be conditioned to install concrete tile roofs. The area involved on Madero is primarily undeveloped. There are only two houses on the whole block and only one across the street. Therefore, they saw the opportunity to establish a themne a little above the standard in the Cove and install concrete tile which would give sane sort of a design theme on this street. She stated MINUTES - PLANNING COMMISSION July 9, 1985 Page 4. that they have discussed this matter with Mr. Johnson and Brian Monroe and they have not been very receptive to the request to change their plans. In fact, they advised Mir. Johnson that the matter was going to be presented to the Conmission at this meeting and Mr. Johnson stated that he would not be present. Ms. Bonner requested that if the Connission did not feel comfortable making a decision at this time, a three-week continuance would be acceptable to allow them time to continue talking to Mr. Johnson or direct him to contact the new home buyers to consider the installation of concrete tile roofs. Director Stevens advised the Commission that what is apparent here is that there are neighbors of the Applicant requesting a particular design style and this has not been done before. He noted that the Commission has three options in this matter. First, to go with what has been your past approach - neighborhood compatibility - and you think neighborhood compatibility is appropriate with asphalt shingle, you can approve the requests as submitted by the Applicant. If you think it is meritorious based on the request of the neighbors that this is an area that should require tile because of what is there or camiitted to be there, you can add the condition requiring that Mr. Johnson's houses use concrete tile. The third option is to give Mr. Johnson the opportunity to give his input prior to your decision and continue the requests to the next meeting. After a brief discussion, it was the consensus of the Planning Comtission that a condition be added to each of these plot plans requiring the use of cement tile. They felt that when neighbors appear before them requesting changes, they should take notice. Also, the fact was mentioned that the Applicant had been contacted by Ms. Bonner and the two persons she was representing, notifying him that they were bringing this matter before the Commission at this meeting. Therefore, it is not being discussed without his knowledge. Con[Lissioner Brandt made mention of the fact that a Condition No. 12 was placed on items 6.C. and 6.D., but had not been placed on items 6.A, and 6.B. Director Stevens stated that this was an error and the condition would be added. Chairman Thornburgh called for a motion. 2. Commissioner De Gasperin made a motion based on the findings in the staff reports to approve Plot Plans Nos. 85-178 and 85-179 in accordance with Exhibits A, B and C and subject to attached conditions, with the following revisions: Add Condition No. 12 to Plot Plans Nos. 85-178 and 85-179: "12. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for Plot Plan Nos. 85-178 and 85-179, the Applicant shall submit to the Comuuzity Development Department for review and approval specific informa- tion or details on stucco color and texture, trim and other architectural features which will vary the appearance from the adjacent dwelling with the same design as approved." Add Condition No. 13 to Plot Plans Nos. 85-178 and 85-179: 1113. Roofing material should be concrete tile subject to the approval of the Community Development Director." The motion was seconded by Cormissioner Moran. Unanimously Adopted. Chairman Thornburgh introduced the next two items of business as follows: C. Plot Plan No. 85-184, a request to construct a single-family dwelling on the east side of Avenida Herrera, 100' south of Calle Chillon; Rick Johnson Construction, Applicant. D. Plot Plan No. 85-185, a request to construct a single-family dwelling on the east side of Avenida Herrera, 150' south of Calle Chillon; Rick Johnson Construction, Applicant. MINUTES - PLANNING COMMISSION July 9, 1985 Page 5. He called for the staff reports. 1. Director Stevens advised that these two requests are consistent with the requirements of the R-1 Zone and the goals and objectives of the La Quinta General Plan, their building designs are compatible with area development and the projects will not have a significant impact on the environment. Therefore, based on these findings, Staff recommends approval of these plot plans. There being no further discussion on these matters, Chairman Thornburgh called for a motion. 2. Commissioner Brandt made a motion based on the findings in the staff reports to approve Plot Plans Nos. 85-184 and 85-185 in accordance with Exhibits A, B and C and subject to attached conditions, with the following revision: Add Condition No. 12: "12. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for Plot Plans Nos. 85-184 and 85-185, the Applicant shall submit to the Conunity Developnent Department for review and approval specific informa- tion or details on stucco color and texture, trim and other architectural features which will vary the appearance from the adjacent dwelling with the same design as approved." Commissioner Moran seconded the motion. Unanimously Adopted. 6. ADJOUFT= There being no further items of Agenda to came before the Commission, Chairman Thornburgh called for a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Walling made a motion to adjourn to the next meeting on July 30, 1985, at 7:00 p.m., in La Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California. Regular meeting of the Planning Commission would have been July 23, 1985, but due to a change of meeting schedule for the City Council, that meeting had to be forwarded one week. Commissioner Moran seconded the motion to adjourn. Unanimously Adopted. The regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, was adjourned at 8:29 p.m., July 9, 1985, in the La Quinta City Hall, 78-195 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California. ITEM NO. DATE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING RE: i9v MOTION BY: BRANDY DE GASPERIN MORAN WALLING ORNBURG--- SECOND BY(� DE GASPERIN MORAN WALLING THORNBURGH DISCUSSION: 1 �C io ems_ ROLL CALL VOTE: CO*XI S S IONERS : AYE NO ABSTAIN ABSENT PRESENT UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED: YES NO E MEMORANDUM CITY OF LA QUINTA To: The Honorable Chaj-rman and Members of the Planning Camdssion From: Community Development Department Date: July 30, 1985 Subject: PLOT PLAN NO. 85-191 Location: East Side of Avenida Cbregon, 250' South of Calle Colima Applicant: Arthur Anderson Request: Approval to Construct a Single -Family Dwelling Intended for Sale. BAC KGROL)ND 1. General Plan: Low Density Residential (3-5 dwellings/acre). 2. Zoning: R-1*++ (One -Family Dwellings, 17' Height Limit, 1200-Square-Foot Minimum m, ;Dwelling Size) . 3. Existing Conditions: The 50' x 100' lot is located on the east side of Avenida Obregon, 250' south of Calle Colima. 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 fran the require- ments of the California Eavirornental 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 sale. In conjunction with this plot plan, the Applicant is proposing two other single-family houses of similar design for Planning Camiission consideration as follows: ° Plot Plan No. 85-192 - East side of Avenida Obregon, 150' south of Calle Colima. ° Plot Plan No. 85-193 - East side of Avenida obregon, 100' south of Calle Colima. The Applicant has received past approvals for two other similar designed houses. These houses are currently under construction and will be sold. The house contains over 1400-square-feet of usable floor area with three bedrooms, two baths, and an attached, two -car garage with a connecting pedestrian door. The maximsn height of the building is 15' feet. The 4 and 12 pitch sloping roof, which has 24 eaves, incorporates light brown, asphalt shingles. The house will have an earthtone, light beige stucco exterior. 0 STAFF REPORT - PLANNING CO4USSION July 30, 1985 Page 2. The house is oriented in an east -west manner with the garage facing onto Avenida Cbregon. The setbacks are as follows: 0 0 0 STAFF (:OMNTS AND DISCUSSION Front Yang Setback 20 Feet Rear Yard Setback 16 Feet Side Yard Setbacks 5 Feet The floor plan, height, and setbacks of the proposed house ecmply with the R-1*++ Zone and the City's adopted minimum standards for single-family dwellings. The house's design, siting, size and bulk are compatible with surrounding existing and developing neighborhood architecture. The Applicant is proposing to build two other houses, of the same design, within the same block. This may present a honugeneous design appearance problem in the neighbor- hood. The Applicant should modify his plans to include varying roof designs, contrastingarchitectural design features, differing exterior colors, and varying landscape designs between these houses. These modifications shall be subject to review and approval by the Cam mity Development Department prior to issuance of a building permit. With regard, to the proposed garage, a laundry roan blocks adequate vehicle storage with an internal 18.5 internal clear depth. City policy has been to require a minimarn clear dimension garage area of 20' x 20'. The Applicant is encouraged to revise his plans to provide an internal garage depth clearance of 24' to meet FBA financing eligibility. 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 4uinta General Plan. 3. The building design is caipatible with the area developrent contingent upon the conditions of approval. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Based upon the above findings, the Comiunity Development Department recam ends approval of Plot Plan No. 85-191 in accordance with Exhibits A. B and C and subject to the attached conditions. PREPARED BY: Gary W. Price Associate Planner GWP:dmv Atch: 1. Conditions 2. ]�chibits A, B and C LaStevens,o AI •�(.P '�.. ¢// Cam¢nzity Development Director 7MIS APPROVAL IS SUBJFXT TO THE FULLOWING OONDITICNS: 1. The development of the site shall be in oonfarnanre with the Exhibits A, B and C contained in the file for Plot Plan No. 85-191 , 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 become null and void and of m effect whatsoever. By "use" is meant the beginning of substantial construction, not including grading, contenplated by this approval which is begun with the tuo-year period and is thereafter diligently pursued to ornpletion. 3. Water and sewage disposal facilities shall be installed in a000rdanoe 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 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, 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 Certificate of Occupancy, 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. The heating and cooling mechanical equipment 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. 8. The driveway shall be surfaced with concrete and have asphaltic concrete oonnnectang 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 submitting these plans to the Building Department for plan check: ° Riverside County Health Department ° City Fire Marshal ° Co mnnity Development Department, Planning Division ° Desert Sands Unified School District 10. The Applicant shall pay a school development fee as deteznuned 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 fran 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. 11. The structure shall have a Class "A" roof covering. CONDITIONS (Cont'd) Plot Plan No. 85-191 Page 2, 12. Prior to issuance of a building permit for Plot Plan No. 85-191, the Applicant shall submit to the Camcmunity Development Director for review and approval specific information or details on stucco color, texture, trim, roof design, and other architectural features which will vary the appearance from the nearby dwellings having the same design as approved under Plot Plan No. 85-192 and Plot Plan No. 85-193. 13. The interior garage dimensions shall have a minimum 20' width and 20' clear depth. 14. That the previous approval for Plot Plan No. 83-028 is null and void pursuant to approval of Plot Plan No. 85-193. MEMORANDUM CITY OF LA QUINTA ro: The Honorable Chairman and Mess of the Planning Commission =rom: Omutnuty Development Department )ate: July 30, 1985 >ubject: PILOT PLAN NO. 85- 192 Location: East Side of Avenida Obregon, 150' South of Calle Colima Applicant: Arthur Anderson Request: Approval to Construct a Single -Family Dwelling Intended for Sale. L. General Plan: Low Density Residential (3-5 dwellings/acre). 2. Zoning: iz.-l*++ (One -Family Dwellings, 17' Height Limit, 1200-Square-Foot Minim an Dwelling Size). 3. Ecisting Conditions: The 50' x 100' lot is located on the east side of Avenida Egon, 1.50' south of Calle Colima. 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. I. Environmental Assessment: The project is categorically exempt from the require- ments of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and a Notice of Exemption will be filed with the County Recorder. i. Description of Request: The Applicant, who is a contractor, is requesting approval to ocnstnict a single-family house intended for sale. In conjunction with this plot plan, the Applicant is proposing two other single-family houses of similar design for Planning Commission consideration as follows: ° Plot Plan No. 85-191 - Fast side of Avenida obregon, 250' south of Calle Colima. • Plot Plan No. 85-193 - East side of Avenida obregon, 100' south of Calle Colima. The Applicant has received past approvals for two other similar designed houses. These houses are currently under construction and will be sold. The house contains over 1400-•square-feet of usable floor area with three bedrooms, two baths, and an attached, two -car garage with a connecting pedestrian door. The maximum height of the building is 15' feet. The 4 and 12 pitch sloping roof, which has 24" eaves, incorporates light brown, asphalt shingles. The house will have an earthtone, medium beige stucco exterior. STAFF REPORT - PUNNING COrMIISSION July 30, 1985 Page 2. The house is oriented in an east -west manner with the garage facing onto Avenida Obregon.. The setbacks are as follows: 0 0 0 STAFF CC[•M'1ENTS AND DISCUSSICN Front Yard Setback 20 Feet Rear Yard Setback 16 Feet Side Yard Setbacks 5 Feet The floor plan, height, and setbacks of the proposed house comply with the R-1*++ Zone and the City's adopted minimum standards for single-family dwellings. The house's design, siting, size and bulk are compatible with surrounding existing and developing neighborhood architecture. The Applicant is proposing to build two other houses, of the same design, within the same block. This may present a homogeneous design appearance problem in the neighbor- hood. The Applicant should modify his plans to include varying roof designs, contrasting architectural design features, differing exterior colors, and varying landscape designs between these houses. These modifications shall be subject to review and approval by the Community Development Department prior to issuance of a building permit. With regard to the proposed garage, a laundry room blocks adequate vehicle storage with an internal 18.5 internal clear depth. City policy has been to require a minimum clear dimension garage area of 20' x 20'. The Applicant is encouraged to revise his plans to provide an internal garage depth clearance of 24' to meet FHA financing eligibility. 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. Vd:Y I'D 0 VD�n3 • 11 Based upon the above findings, the Community Development Department recc miends approval of Plot Plan No. 85-192 in accordance with Exhibits A, B and C and subject to the attached conditions. PREPARED BY: G- , W.",�L Gary W. Prue Associate Planner Atch: 1. Conditions 2. :Exhibits A, B and C �/ Lawrence L. Stevens, AICP Ommmity Development Director 11IIS APPROVAL IS SUR= 7n WE F l OWING CONDITICNS: 1. 1he development of the site shall be in conformance with the Exhibits A, B and C contained in the file for Plot Plan No. 85-192, 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 null and void and of no effect whatsoever. By "use" is meant the beginning of substantial construction, rot including grading, contemplated by this approval which is begun with the two-year period and is thereafter diligently pursued to conpletion. 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 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, location and spacing of all planting materials, including a minim= 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 Occupancy, 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. 4he heating and cooling mechanical equipment 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. 8. The 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 submitting these plans to the Building Department for plan check: ° Riverside County Health Department ° City Fire Marshal o wit, 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 Sands Unified School District stating that these fees have been paid shall be presented to the Conmunity Development Department, Building Division, prior to issuance of a building permit. 11. The structure shall have a Class "A" roof covering. CONDrrIOVS (Cont'd) Plot Plan No. 85-192 Page 2. 12. Prior to issuance of a building permit for Plot Plan No. 85-192, the Applicant shall submit to the Conminity Development Director for review and approval specific information or details on stucco color, texture, trim, roof design, and other architectural features which will vary the appearance from the nearby dwellings having the same design as approved under Plot Plan No. 85-191 and Plot Plan No. 85-193. 13. 'Ihe interior garage dimensions shall have a minimum 20' width and 20' clear depth. S E To: From: Date: Subject: Location: Applicant: Request: BACKGROUND MEMORANDUM CITY OF LA QUINTA The Honorable Chairnan and Menbers of the Planning Ccnudssion Community Development Department July 30, 1985 PLOT PLAN No. 85-193 Fast Side of Avenida 01oregon, 100' South of Calle Colima Arthur Anderson Approval to Construct a Single -Family Dolling Intended for Sale. 1. General Plan: Low Density Residential (3-5 dwellings/acre). 2. zoning: R-J*++ (One -Family Dwellings, 17' Height Limit, 1200-Square-Foot Minimum Dolling Size). 3. Existing Conditions: The 50' x 100' lot is located on the east side of Avenida Obregon„ 100' south of Calle Colima. 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. Envirorm3ental Assessment: Tile 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 sale. In conjunction with this plot plan, the Applicant is proposing two other single-family houses of similar design for Planning Crnmission consideration as follows: ° Plot Plan No. 85-191 - East side of Avenida Obregon, 250' south of Calle Colima. • Plot Plan No. 85-192 - East side of Avenida Obregcn, 150' south of Calle Colima. The Applicant has received past approvals for two other similar designed houses. These houses are currently under construction and will be sold. The house contains over 1400-square-feet of usable floor area with three bedrooms, two baths, and an attached, two -car garage with a connecting pedestrian door. The maximum height of the building is 15� feet. The 4 and 12 pitch sloping roof, which has 24" eaves, incorporates light brown, asphalt shingles. The house will have an earthtone, light beige stucco exterior. STAFF REPORT - PLANNING COrM1ISSION July 30, 1985 Page 2. The house is oriented in an east -west manner with the garage facing onto Avenida Wregon. The setbacks are as follows: 0 0 0 STAFF CO M,3NTS AND DISCUSSION Front Yana Setback 20 Feet Rear Yard Setback 16 Feet Side Yazd Setbacks 5 Feet The floor plan, height, and setbacks of the proposed house couply with the R-1*++ Zone and the City's adopted minimum standards for single-family dwellings. The house's design, siting, size and bulk are ccnpatible with surrounding existing and developing neighborhood architecture. The Applicant is proposing to build two other houses, of the same design, within the same block,. This may present a homogeneous design appearance problem in the neighbor- hood. The Applicant should modify his plans to include varying roof designs, contrasting architectural design features, differing exterior colors, and varying landscape designs between these houses. These modifications shall be subject to review and approval by the Community Development Department prior to issuance of a building permit. With regard to the proposed garage, a laundry roan blocks adequate vehicle storage with an internal 18.5 internal clear depth. City policy has been to require a minimum clear dimension garage area of 20' x 20'. The Applicant is encouraged to revise his plans to provide an internal garage depth clearance of 24' to meet FHA financing eligibility. 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 oaxpatible with the area development contingent upon the conditions of approval. STAFF RECd!M'IE:` TION Based upon the above findings, the Community Development Department recommends approval of Plot Plan No. 85-193 in accordance with Exhibits A, B and C and subject to the attached coalitions. PREPARED BY: APPFOVED BY: Gu, 14). ���(, - Gary W. Price Lawrence L. Stevens, AICP Associate :Planner Community Development Director Atch: 1. Conditions 2. Exhibits A, B and C THIS APPRJJAL IS SUWDL-T TO THE FaIDKIM OONDITICNS: 1. The develgMmt of the site shall be in eonfononce with the Exhibits A, B and C contained in the file for Plot Plan No. 85-193 , unless otherwise amended by the following ornditicns. 2. The approvedPlot Plan shall be used within two years of the approval date; otherwise, it shall be=w mill and void and of m effect whatsoever. By muse" is meant the beginning of substantial oomtruction, not including grading, eantmplated by this approval which is begun with the two-year period and is thereafter diligently pursued to completioan. 3. Water,and sewage disposal facilities shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of the Riverside ()Minty Health Department. 4. Fire protection shall be provided in accordance with the standards of the Unifcmn Fire OD& 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, location and spacing of all planting materials, including a miniman of two (2), 15-gallon, street trees. 4he Plan shall indicate the irrigation system and the location of the required three (3) outdoor wager spigots. Prior to the issuance of a Oertificate of Occupancy, 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. The heating and cooling mechanical equipment 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. B. The 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 fran the following agennes prior to mgmi.tting these plans to the Building Department for plan check: Riverside County Health Department City Fire Marshal a City 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 fran Desert Sands Unified School District stating that these fees have been paid shall be presented to the Ccn mitY Development Departrnent, Building Division, prior to issuance of a building permit. 11. The structure shall have a Class "A" roof covering. 0 CONDITIONS (Cont'd) Plot Plan No. 85-193 Page 2. 12. Prior to issuance of a building permit for Plot Plan No. 85-193, the Applicant shall submit to the Crnmunity Development Director for review and approval specific information or details on stucco color, texture, trim, roof design, and other architectural features which will vary the appearance from the nearby dwellings having the same design as approved under Plot Plan No. 85-191 and Plot Plan No. 85-192. 13. The interior garage dimensions shall have a minimum 20' width and 20' clear depth.