1985 08 13 PC11
AGENDA
PLANNING CCMMISSICN - CITY OF LA QUINPA
A Regular Meeting to be Held at the Ia Qu nta
City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, la Quinta,
California
August 13, 1985 7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
A. Flag Salute
2. ROLL CALL
3. HEARINGS
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 23, 1985.
5. BUSINESS
A. Street Vacation No. 85-009, a request to determine general plan
consistency of a proposed vacation of portions of Calle Yucatan;
1) Calle Yucatan west of Avenida Juarez, and 2) Calle Yucatan at
intersection of Avenida Rubio; Coachella Valley Water District,
Applicant.
1. Report from Staff.
2. Motion for Adoption.
B. Plot Plan No. 85-194, a request to construct a single-family dwelling
on the west side of Avenida Mendoza, 250' south of Calle Colima;
Rick Johnson Construction
1. Report from Staff.
2. Motion for Adoption.
C. Plot Plan No. 85-195, a request to construct a single-family dwelling
on the southeast corner of Calle Colima and Avenida Obregon;
Arthur Anderson, Applicant.
1. Report from Staff.
2. Notion for Adoption.
D. Plot Plan No. 85-196, a request to construct a single-family dwelling
on the west side of Avenida Vallejo, 150' south of Calle Nogales;
Leonard M. & Kerry A. Meier - Kam Construction Co., Inc., Applicants.
1. Report from Staff.
2. Motion for Adoption.
6. ADJ0URNr4IIVT
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MOTION BY: Lm1 DE GASPERIN MORAN WADING THORNBURGH
%,I�' SECOND BY: BRANDT DE GASPERIN MORAN 4ULLTNG THORNBURGH
DISCUSSION:
ROLL CALL AW
CO^!MISSIONERS: AYE NO
BRANDT —
DE GASPERIN —
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THOEMURGH —
ABSTAIN ABSENT PRESENT
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UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED: YES NO
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ITEM NO. '7 • /�
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DATE $�
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
RE:
MOTION BY: BRANDT DE GASPENiORAN WALLING THORI[BURGH
SECOND BY: DE GASPERIN MORAN WALLING THORNBURGH
DISCUSSION:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
CO"!MI S S IONERS :
AYE NO ABSTAIN ABSENT PRESENT
UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED: YES NO
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M I N U T E S
PLANNING COMMISSION - CITY OF LA QUINTA
A Regular Meeting Held at the La Quinta
City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta,
California
July 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. Chairman Thornburgh led the flag salute.
2. ROLL CALL
A. Chairman Thornburgh requested the roll call.
Present: Commissioners Brandt, De Gasperin, Moran, Walling and Chairman
Thornburgh
Absent: None
Also present was Community Development Director Lawrence L. Stevens.
3. HEARINGS
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Commissioner Moran made a motion, seconded by Commissioner De Gasperin
to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of July 9, 1985.
1. The minutes of the regular meeting of July 9, 1985, were approved
as submitted. Unanimously Adopted.
5. BUSINESS
Chairman Thornburgh introduced the three items of business as follows:
A. 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.
B. 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.
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.
He called for the staff reports.
1. Director Stevens advised that these three 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 ccrnpatible
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 subject to the attached
conditions.
There being no further discussion on these matters, Chairman Thornburgh
called for a motion.
2. Chairman Thornburgh made a motion based on the findings in the staff
reports to approve Plot Plans Nos. 85-191, 85-192 and 85-193 in
accordance with Exhibits A, B and C and subject to attached conditions,
with the following revisions:
Add Conditions Nos. 12 and 13 to Plot Plans Nos. 85-191, 85-192,
and 85-193 as follows:
MINUTES - PLANNING COMMISSION
July 23, 1985
Page 2.
"12. Prior to issuance of a building permits for Plot Plans
Nos. 85-191, 85-192, and 85-193, the Applicant shall submit.
to the Community 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 these approved plot plans."
"13. The interior garage dimensions shall have a minimLun 20' width
and 20' clear depth."
Add Condition No. 14 to Plot Plan No. 85-193:
"14. That the previous approval for Plot Plan No. 83-028 is null and
void pursuant to approval of Plot Plan No. 85-193."
Cotmissioner Brandt seconded the motion. Unanimously Adopted.
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There being no further items of Agenda to cane before the Commission, Chairman
Thornburgh called for a motion to adjourn to a Study Session.
Commissioner Walling made a motion to adjourn to a Study Session this date.
Commissioner Moran seconded the motion. Unanimously Adopted.
The regular meeting of the Planning Ca=ssion of the City of La Quinta,
California, was adjourned at 7:10 p.m., July 23, 1985, in the La Quinta City
Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California.
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ITEM NO.
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DATE
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
MOTION BY: BRANDT DE GASPERIN M2� WALLING THORNBURGH
SECOND BY:( BRANDT) DE GASPERIN MORAN WALLING THORNBURGH
DISCUSSION:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
CO*!MISSIONERS: AYE NO ABSTAIN ABSENT PRESENT
BRANDT -
DE GASPERIN -
MORAN -
WALLING -
THOEMURGH -
UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED: YES NO
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MEMORANDUM
CITY OF LA QUINTA
ro: The Honorable Chairman and Members of the Planning Cortudssion
From: Ccxmtunity Development Department
Date: August 13, 1985
Subject: STREET VACATION NO. 85-009
ljocation: 1. Portion of Calle Yucatan West of Avenida Juarez
2. Portion of Calle Yucatan at Avenida Rubio
applicant: CoachellaValley Water District
Request: Approval to Vacate Two Portions of Calle Yucatan to Allow Construction
of Improvements to Bear Creek Flood Control Channel
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L. General Plan
The Circulation Element of the General Plan does not indicate local streets such
as Calle Yucatan.
2. Zoning
As shown on the attached zoning exhibit, the subdivided area in the vicinity of
Calle Yucatan is zoned R-1*++ (One Family Dwellings, 1200-Square-Foot Minimum
Dwelling Size, 17-Foot Height Limit). The unsubdivided areas to the west and
north of this neighborhood are zoned R-l* (One Family Dwellings, 1200-Square-Foot
Minimum Dwelling Size) .
3. Existing Conditions
Calle Yucatan is a local street with a 60-foot-wide, right-of-way. This street
is an unimproved dirt road approximately 25-feet wide, as are all the other
streets in this neighborhood with the exception of Avenida Obregon.
Concerning the physical characteristics of the project area, this neighborhood
is generally flat with very sparse, single-family, residential developmnt.
There are houses at the southwest corners of the intersections of Calle Yucatan
with Avenida Juarez and Avenida Rubio. Although there was a house along the
north side of Calle Yucatan near Avenida Diaz, this was demolished after CVWD
purchased this and adjacent lots for the flood channel right-of-way.
Regarding the physical characteristics of the surrounding area, the land adjacent
to the west and north of this neighborhood: is vacant.. The Bear Creek Channel
currently is located parallel and to the north and west of Calle Montezuma, which
results in this neighborhood being separated from the remainder of the Cove area.
The only access to this neighborhood is from Avenida Obregon.
STAFF REPORT - PLANNING COMID7ISSION
4ugust 31, 1985
Page 2.
S. Environmental Assessment
The proposed vacations of portions of Calle Yucatan are a part of the La Quinta
Redevelopment Project for which an Environmental Impact Report was prepared and
certified in 1983. Staff has reviewed the proposed street vacations and has
determined that they will not affect traffic circulation or the provision of
public services and utilities.
i. Project Description
The Coachella Valley Water District is requesting the City to vacate the following
two portions of road rights -of -way, as shown on Exhibit "A":
° A portion of Calle Yucatan west of Avenida Juarez
° A portion of the north side of Calle Yucatan at the intersection
of Avenida Rubio
The purpose of this request is to provide additional needed right-of-way to
construct the Bear Creek Flood Control Channel. As shown on the attached exhibit,
this channel will be realigned from its present location, generally along the
Avenida Montezuma alignment, to a location along the north side of Calle Yucatan.
i. Comments From Other Agencies
a. City Engineer: The District shall suhn it any additional supporting documents
necessary to facilitate the transfer of ownership for the area to be vacated.
Clearance shall be obtained from all affected utilities prior to vacation.
b. City Fire Marshal: The proposal will not impact fire protection.
c. General Telephone: No existing telephone facilities are directly impacted
by the proposed vacations.
d. Southern California Gas Company: No existing gas facilities are located
within the areas proposed for the street vacations.
e. Comments were requested, but not received, from Southern California water
Company and Imperial Irrigation District.
Comments From The Public
One landowner and one hcmmeowner in the effected neighborhood have stated in phone
conversations that they have no objections to the project.
STAFF COMMENTS AND ANALYSIS
.'his application to vacate portions of Calle Yucatan is necessary to allow for
enstruction of a portion of the community flood control facilities, as approved by
he La Quinta Redevelopment Project.
n considering requests for the vacation or abandonment of public rights -of -way, it
s the responsibility of the Planning Commission to review the request with respect
n consistency with the General Plan. Although the State Law does not require the
Manning Commission to review vacation requests other than to determine general plan
STAFF REPORT - PLANNING COMMISSION
August 13, 1985
Page 3.
consistency, the past City policy has been for the Planning Commission to review the
request and proposed conditions of approval. Their convents are then forwarded to
the City Council for their consideration or, where appropriate, incorporated into
the conditions of approval recommended to the City Council by the Staff.
In considering this request, several essential determinations should be made, including:
° Consistency of the proposed abandonment with the General Plan
° Evidence of public benefit of proposed abandonment
Demonstration that roads proposed for abandonment are not needed
for future use
° Compliance with provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act
;eneral Plan Consistency: The vacation of the two portions of Calle Yucatan could be
lonsidered to be in compliance with the adopted Circulation Element since 60-foot-wide,
Local streets are not shown on the General Plan. The proposed vacations are consistent
vith the General Plan's goal to provide for safe and efficient travel within the City
Ln that they will have no effect on areawide circulation.
?ublic Benefit: The abandonment of these portions of Calle Yucatan will directly
)enefit the public in allowing the construction of the realigned portion of the Bear
leek Stoxmrater Channel. Abandonment of these portions of the rights -of -way will
lave no effect on areawide or neighborhood circulation or emergency vehicle access.
'Uture Use: The areas proposed for vacation are not needed to provide adequate access
:o adjacent development or property. The access to the house located at the southwest
:orner of Calle Yucatan and Avenida Juarez will not be effected since its driveway
raters off Avenida Juarez. Although the 82-acre parcel located along the west side
)f this subdivision currently has access from Calle Yucatan, this access will be
)locked by the construction of the Bear Creek Flood Control Channel. Access to this
)arcel will still remain from Avenida Montezuma along the southside of this neighbor -
mood. Regarding the proposed vacation in the vicinity of Avenida Rubio, the abandonment
)f this small area will not substantially affect future improvemments to Calle Yucatan.
regarding utilities, the proposed vacations are not anticipated to affect the future
)rovision of utilities in the area. Clearance will be obtained from all affected
mtilities prior to the actual vacation of the rights -of -way and easements will be
•eserved when necessary.
hvironmental Review: The road vacation will not affect areawide and neighborhood
!irculation or the provision of utilities and public services.
dditional Comments: As shown on Exhibit "A", approval of the proposed vacation west
if Avenida Juarez will result in a remaining triangular piece of land which is not
ecessary or useful for traffic circulation or the provision of utilities. Bob Melig
if Coachella Valley Water District has stated that no additional land is required for
he floor channel improvements.
STAFF REPORT - PLANNING C'ODMSSION
August 13, 1985
Page 4.
Because of the remaining parcel's odd configuration, and the unlikelihood that it is
necessary for future use, Staff recommends that the entire Avenida Juarez right-of-way
west of Avenida Juarez be vacated at this time, with the exception that the right-of-way
necessary to construct a standard corner knuckle at this intersection be retained by the
City for roadway purposes. This surplus property could either be retained by the City
for possible future use, or it could be sold or transferred to the owner of the adjacent
lot. Staff recommends that if this additional area is vacated, the City retain ownership
until such time in the future that the City Council determines the property's ultimate
disposition.
FINDINGS
1. The vacations of Calle Yucatan west of Avenida Juarez and a protion of Calle
Yucatan at Avenida Rubio are consistent with the Circulation Element of the
General Plan.
2. The portions of Calle Yucatan requested for vacation are not needed to serve
any substantive public benefit associated with traffic circulation or emergency
vehicle access.
3. Anticipated area traffic and related circulation needs within the area are not
sufficient to indicate that the roads proposed for abandonment are necessary
for future public use as road rights -of -way. Portions of the abandoned road
rights -of -gray will be used for future public benefit as part of flood control
improvements to the area and the proposed abandonments will accommodate this
need.
4. Approval of the requested street vacation will not cause a significant impact on
the environment and the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report is not
necessary.
2ECODMIENDATION TO THE PLANNING CODMffSSION
3ased upon the above findings, the Community Development Department recommends that
he attached Resolution determining that Street Vacation No. 85-009 is consistent
with the La Quinta General Plan be adopted.
Che Community Development Department further recommends that the Planning Commission
support the attached conditions if Street Vacation No. 85-009 is approved by the
:ity Council.
RBCODM4ENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Due Community Development Department recommends that Street Vacation No. 85-009 be
mproved in accordance with Exhibit "A" , as amended, and subject to the following
mttached conditions of approval.
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STAFF REPORT - PLANNING COMISSION
.kigust 13, 1985
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Sandra Bonner
Principal Planner
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%tchs: 1. Exhibit "A"
Lawrence L. Stevens, AICP
Co mninity Develognent Director
2. Exhibit "A" - Staff Recamrendation
3. Area Zoning Exhibit
4. Detail Plan of Related Flood Control Improvements
5. PC Resolution No. 85-007
6. Conditions of Approval
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RESOLUTION NO. P.C. 85-007
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THAT THE
PROPOSED ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF CALLE YUCATAN
WEST OF AVENIDA JUAREZ AND A PORTION OF CALLE YUCATAN
AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH AVENIDA RUBIO IS IN COMPLIANCE
WITH THE LA QUINTA GENERAL PLAN.
WHEREAS, the City of La Quinta has adopted a General Plan
pursuant to Government Code Section 65300; and
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 65402 provides that no street
shall be vacated or abandoned until the location, purpose and extent
of such street vacation or abandonment is submitted to the Planning
Commission and reported upon as to its conformity with the La Quinta
General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the portions of Calle Yucatan requested to be vacated
are not needed to serve any substantive public benefit associated
with traffic circulation; and
WHEREAS, portions of the proposed abandoned road rights -of -way
will be used for future public benefit as part of flood control
improvements to the area and the proposed abandonment will accommodate
this need; and
WHEREAS, approval of the requested street vacations will not cause
a significant impact on the environment and the preparation of an
Environmental Impact Report is not necessary.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the
City of La Quinta hereby finds and determines that the proposed vacation
of a portion of Calle Yucatan west of Avenida Juarez, and a portion of
the north half of Calle Yucatan at its intersection with Avenida Rubio,
are in conformance with the Circulation Element of the La Quinta General
Plan.
ADOPTED this day of , 1985, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ATTEST:
SECRETARY, PLANNING COMMISSION
CHAIRMAN, PLANNING COMMISSION
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
CITY ATTORNEY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - STP= VACATION NO. 85-009
August 13, 1985
1. Said portions of the street ordered vacated and abandoned are those
portions of Calle Yucatan as shown on Exhibit "A", as amended, as
contained with the Comrnznity Development Department's file for
Street Vacation No. 85-009.
2. The Applicant shall provide any necessary supporting docimients
including legal descriptions to facilitate recordation.
3. The Applicant shall provide docurentation indicating that all affected
utility agencies have reviewed the vacation and that satisfactory
arrangements have been made concerning their facilities, if any.
ITEM NO.
DATE
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
RE:
MOTION
BY: BRANDT
GASPERIN MORAN
WALLING
THORNBURGH
SECOND
BY: BRANDT
DE GASPERIN MORAN
WALLING
ORNBUim
DISCUSSION:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
CO*HISSIONERS: AYE NO ABSTAIN ABSENT PRESENT
BRANDT
DE GASPERIN
MORAN
WALLING
THORNBURGEi
UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED: YES NO
MEMORANDUM
CITY OF LA QUINTA
TO: The Honorable Chairman and Members of the Planning Co mission
From: Community Development Department
Date: August 13, 1985
Subject: PLOT PLAN NO. 85-194
location: West Side of Avenida Mendoza, 250' South of Calle Colima
applicant: Rick Johnson Construction
Request: Approval to Construct a Single -Family Dwelling Intended for Sale
173- «. •• ID
L. General Plan: Low Density Residential (3-5 Dwellings Per 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 in the subdivided Cove area
on the west side of Avenida Mendoza, approximately 250' south of Calle Colima.
Of the 23 lots on the block, 13 are built upon. The surrounding houses are
generally typical California Ranch style with gable or flat roof designs. House
siding materials include wood and stucco and roofing materials are composed
primarily of wood and gravel coverings. Most houses on the block are built on
single, 5,000-square-foot lots.
4. 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.
5. Description of the Request: The Applicant, who is a contractor, is requesting
approval to construct a single-family house intended for sale. Rick Johnson has
received 30 previous approvals. Twenty (20) homes have been completed, three (3)
are under construction, and six (6) are in plan check. All of the Applicant's
houses have been presold and none are vacant.
The house has 1592-square-feet of usable living area with three bedrooms, each
exceeding the 10-foot clear dimension required, two baths and an attached, two -car
garage with a connecting pedestrian door leading into the house. The building
will have off-white stucco siding, brown trim, and a brown asphalt shingle],
peaked roof. The house has a 20-foot front setback, a 16-foot rear setback and
5-foot sideyard setbacks. There are 24" eaves.
3TAFF REPORT - PLANNING COMKISSION
Sugust 13, 1985
?age 2.
3TAFF COM =S AND DISCUSSION
I'he proposed house is very characteristic of the Applicant's previous developments,
incorporating the typical "California Ranch" style design. The Applicant's proposal
is compatible with siting of neighboring development. Although other houses on the
dock embody the same design type, they incorporate enough differing design details
to give the neighborhood a pleasant variety of architectural character. The overall
lesign of the house, including roof style, mass, bulk, and height is ccmmpatible with
neighboring development. The proposed house's floor plan complies with the R-1*++
Zoning and the City's adopted minimum standards for single-family dwellings.
FTNDTNC;S
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 REC:ODM'IEDIDATION
Based upon the above findings, the Community Development Department recommends
approval of Plot Plan No. 85-194 in accordance with Exhibits A, B and C and subject
to the attached conditions.
Gary W. Price
Associate Planner
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Atchs: 1. Conditions
2. Exhibits A, B and C
APPROVED G� B�
Lawrence L. Stevens, AICP
Community Development Director
WIS APPROVAL IS SUBJECT TU n E FU TOWING CONDITIONS:
1. The development of the site shall be in conformance with the Exhibits A,
B and C contained in the file for Plot Plan No. 85-194, 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 beanie null and void and of m effect whatsoever. By
"use" is meant the beginning of substantial oonstarctiem. not including
gradingp contemplated 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 Counnty Health Department.
4. File 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 speciest 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 shalt be maintained in viable oomdition 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
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=M=ty Development Departments Planning Division
U 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 Community Development
Department, Building Division, prior to issuance of a building permit.
11. The structure shall have a Class "A" roof covering.
MEMORANDUM
CITY OF LA QUINTA
To: The Honorable Chairmen and Members of the Planning Ccnmission
From: Ccmuunity Development Department
Date: August 13, 1985
Subject: PLOT PLAN No. 85-195
vocation: Southeast Corner of Calle Colima and Avenida Obregon
1pplicant: Arthur Anderson
Request: Approval to Construct a Single -Family Dwelling Intended for Sale
ZI« (eiY411VID]
L. General Plan: Low Density Residential (3-5 Dwellings Per Acre).
2. Zoning: R-1*++ (One -Family Dwellings, 17' Height Limit, 1200-Square-Foot
Mini= Dwelling Size).
3. Existing Conditions: The 50' x 100' lot is located on the southeast corner
of Calle Colima and Avenida Obregon. The surrounding area has been developed
with a variety of housing designs and roofing materials. Almost all of the
houses in the area are built on single lots. of the 24 lots within the project
site's block, six (6) are built upon.
i. Environmental considerations: The project is categorically exempt from the
requirerents of the California Environmental Quality Act (CDQA) 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 home intended for sale. The Applicant has
received approval for five other similar designed houses. Two of these are
currently under construction.
The house contains over 1400-square-feet of usable floor area with three bedrooms,
two baths, and an attached, double -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, Navajo Brawn, stucco exterior. Along the exterior walls of
the house facing onto the streets will have a decorative, built-up, one -foot -wide
band.
['AAFF REPORT - PLANNING COMMISSION
agust 13, 1985
ige 2.
The house is oriented in an east -west manner with the garage facing onto Avenida
Obregon. The setbacks are as follows:
° Front Yard Setback 20 Feet
° Rear Yard Setback 10 Feet
Side Yard Setbacks 5 Feet Interior Lot and
10 Feet on Calle Colima
GAFF CONM'lENTS AND DISCUSSION
ie floor plan, height and setbacks of the proposed house aanply with the R-1*++ Zone
id the City's adopted minimum standards for single-family dwellings. The house's
=_sign, siting, size and bulk are compatible with surrounding existing and developing
aighborhood architecture.
ie Applicant has received three approvals for the same house design and has suhmitted
oother house (not yet approved) recently, all within 300 feet of each other along the
me street. A land use review map of these plot plans is attached (refer to Attachment
D. 1). The status of all five houses is as follows:
° Plot Plan No. 85-191 - Approved
° Plot Plan No. 85-192 - Approved
° Plot Plan No. 85-193 - Approved
° Plot Plan No. 85-195 - Pending Approval This Meeting
° Plot Plan No. 85-197 - Pending Approval at Planning
Commission Meeting of 8/27/85
s indicated in previous staff reports, this will present a homogeneous design
ppearance problem in the neighborhood. A condition of approval for the Applicant's
revious houses required that the Applicant modify his plans to include varying roof
=_signs, contrasting architectural design features, differing exterior colors, and
arying landscape designs between these houses. It is expected that with appropriate
asign changes to the subject house plans, the neighborhood block will be developed
ith sane architectural variety. Prior to issuance of building permits for any of
he prior mentioned plot plans, the Applicant shall submit for review and approval by
he Cc munity Development Department, a master plan specifying the contrasting housing
esigns.
ith regard to the proposed garage, the clear depth is 19 feet. City policy requires
minimum depth of 20 feet. The Applicant shall revise the plans to meet the minimum
lear dimension garage area of 20' x 20' and also meet all other adopted standards
ncluding, but not limited to, setbacks, bedroom clear dimensions and usable floor area.
he Applicant is encouraged to revise his plans to provide an internal garage depth
learance of 24' to meet FHA financing eligibility.
The project will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment.
The request is consistent with the requirements of the R-1*++ Zone and goals
and objectives of the La Quinta General Plan.
GAFF REPORT - PLANNING COMMISSION
igust 13, 1985
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The building design is compatible with the area development contingent upon
the conditions of approval.
GAFF
ssed upon the above findings, the Ccnmmity Developnent Department recommends approval
E Plot Plan No. 85-195 in accordance with Exhibits A, B and C and subject to the
:tached conditions.
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2. Conditions
3. Exhibits A, B and C
Lawrence L. Stevens, AICP
Caarnudty Development Director
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THIS APPROVAL IS SUBJECT TO THE fbldlJWING CONDITIONS:
1. The development of the site shall be in conformance with the Exhibits A,
B and C contained in the file for Plot Plan No. 85-195 , 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, net including
grading, contemplated 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 Oounty Health Department.
4. Fire protection shall be provided in accordance with the standards of the
Uniform Fire Aide 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 nrinimim 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
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
° 0muunity 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 Co¢munity Development
Departme-nt, Building Division, prior to issuance of a building permit.
11. The structure shall have a Class "A" roof covering.
3NDITIONS - PLOT PLAN NO. 85-195 (Cont'd)
2. Prior to issuance of a building permit for Plot Plan No. 85-195, the Applicant
shall submit to the Community Development Director for review and approval, a
master plan with specific information or details on stucco color, texture, trim,
roof design, other architectural features, and landscaping which will vary the
appearance from nearby dwellings having the same design as approved under Plot
Plans Nos. 85-191, 85-192, 85-193, and 85-197.
3. The interior garage dimensions shall have minimum 20' width and 20' clear depth.
MEMORANDUM
CITY OF LA OUINTA
To: The Honorable Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
From: Community Development Department
Date: August 13, 1985
Subject: PLOT PLAN NO. 85-196
Location: west Side of Avenida Vallejo, 150' South of Calle Nogales
Applicant: Leonard M. and Kerry A. Meier; Kam Construction Co., Inc.
Request: Approval to Construct a Single -Family Herne Intended for Sale
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 contains 5000-square-feet, is vacant, and is
located between two existing single-family dwellings to the north and south of
the project site. The neighborhood is typical for Cove developmnt with vacant
lots and scattered housing. The proposed house is to be situated on one lot as
are the 14 other houses on the same block. Existing develogrent in the neighbor-
hood consists of older style conventional California Ranch development, with
stucco or wood sidings and sloping gravel covered roofs.
4. Environmental Assessment: The project is categorically exempt from the require-
ments of the California Environmental Quality Act 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. This is the first residential
house the Applicant has proposed within the City. However, the Applicant has
indicated an intent to build more houses in the Cove area in the near future.
The house has over 1400-square-feet of usable living space with three bedrooms,
each exceeding 10-foot clear dimension, two baths, and an attached, double -car
garage. The house will have an off-white, "Meadowbrook" colored stucco exterior
highlighted with "Chocolate Brown" colored trim. The house will incorporate an
attractive mission red, barrel tile, sloping roof. A pool is to be provided in
the front yard enclosed by a 6-foot-high sluff block wall. The roof eaves will
extend out 24". The setbacks are as follows:
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august 13, 1985
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° Front Yard Setback
° Rear Yard Setback
° Side Yard Setback
20 Feet
10 Feet
5 Feet Each Side
Maximum building height is 15; feet. The house is oriented in an east -west
manner with the garage facing onto Avenida Vallejo.
STAFF CONP,=S AND DISCUSSION
[he floor plan, height, and setbacks of the proposed house ca ply with the R-1*++
,7one and the City's adopted minimum standards for single-family dwellings. The
house's design, siting, size and bulk are compatible with existing neighborhood
architecture. The house's attractive design utilizing front yard pillar supports
and tile roofing material will be a definite upgrade to the neighborhood. The
%pplicant should be complemented on his efforts.
due to the location of pool equipment and laundry facilities in conjunction with the
Eloor plan layout, the garage has limited 17' x 19' clear dimensions. City policy
requires a minimum clear dimension of 20' x 20'. A pedestrian garage door is connected
into the front side yard. City policy requires a connecting pedestrian door directly
into the house. The intent of this requirement is to both provide for user convenience
and minimize sun exposure enroute fron the garage to the house. The house is designed
aith 4-foot roof eaves over the south side elevation to shade the pedestrian enroute
to the house from the garage. The intent of this door location is to open into the
Dool area and provide proper access from the pool to the pool equipment. Staff
recommends that the pedestrian door requirement be exempted as the intent of this
standard is met.
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 the 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 RECON�TION
Based upon the above findings, the Community Development Department recommends
approval of Plot Plan No. 85-196 in accordance with Exhibits A, B and C and subject
to the attached conditions.
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Associate Planner
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Atch: 1. Conditions
2. Exhibits A, B and C
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Lawrence L. Stevens, AICP
Community Development Director
1. The development of the site shall be in oonformanoe with the Exhibits A,
B and C omtained in the file for Plot Plan No.85-196 , unless otherwise
amended by the following oaxUtions.
2. The approved plot plan shall be used within two years of the approval date;
otherwise, it shall become null and void and of no effect whatsoever. By
"use" is meant the beginning of substantial construction, not including
grading, omtemplated by this approval which is begun with the two-year
period and is thereafter diligently pursued to oompletion.
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 a000rdanoe 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 omditicn for the life of
the approved use.
6. The heating and 000ling 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
oonnecting pavement (a 2" x 4" header) to the existing street pavement.
9. The Applicant shall obtain clearances aryl/or permits from the following
agencies prior to submitting these plans to the Building Department for
plan c becc:
• Riverside County health Department
° City Fire Marshal
• Ca mmdty 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 Community Development
Department, Building Division, prior to issuance of a building permit.
11. The structure shall have a Class "A" roof covering.
12. The interior garage dimensions shall have a minimum clear width of 20' and
clear depth of 20'.
MEMORANDUM
CITY OF LA QUINTA
To: The Honorable Chairman and Members of the Planning Conmission
From: Community Develogrent Director
Date: August 9, 1985
Subject: PLANNING COMISSION M=ING
Due to the content of the Agenda for our August 13th meeting, there will
be no Study Session on Monday, August 12th.
However, once again, please bring your Preliminary General Plan document
to the meeting on Tuesday evening as we will adjourn to a Study Session
for further discussion.
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