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PLANNING COMMISSION - CITY OF LA QUINTA
An adjourned regular meeting to be held
at the La Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Calle
Estado, La Quinta, California.
January 25, 1983 7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
A. Flag Salute
2. ROLL CALL
3. HEARINGS
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
5. BUSINESS SESSION
A. Continued consideration of Tentative Tract Map No. 18767, and related
Environmental Assessment No. 16633, for property located on the southerly
side of Avenue 50, between Eisenhower Drive and Washington Street,
Landmark Land Company, Applicant.
1. Report from the Associate Planner.
2. Motion regarding Tentative Tract Map No. 18767 and Environmental
Assessment No. 16633.
B. Report from the Associate Planner regarding Plot Plan No. 83-001, relating
to a golf course equipment storage facility on property located at the
southeast corner of Avenida Ultimo and the Washington Street Bridge
embankment, Landmark Land Company, Applicant.
1. Communications from property owners.
2. Motion for adoption.
C. Report from the Associate Planner regarding Plot Plan No. 83-003, relative
to construction of a single-family house on property located at 53-460
Avenida Rubio, Bruce Hatton, Applicant.
1. Motion for adoption.
D. Other.
6. ADJOURNMENT
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MEMORANDUM
CITY OF LA QUINTA
To: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
From: Sandra Bonner, Associate Planner
Date: January 25, 1983
Suhiect: Tentative Tract Yap No, 18557, A Request by Landmark Land Co^pany to
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dt�t.Ic January 11, 1983 P1,,r-=ing Commission hearing, the main items discussed
re rding Tentative Tract "ap Iwo. 13767 ,.ere the following: the height of the
proposed units, the design and location of the eYntrance gate and the location
of the wall with respect to the depth of landscaping along Avenue 50. As an
alternative to having the wall set back from the property line along Avenue 50
in order to increase the landscaping along the frontage, the applicant suomitted
a proposed redesign of the street which provided for an additional six feet of
par :;ay or landscaping within the public right-of-way. The hearing was continued
to allow the Planning Commission and staff additional time to review the proposed
design of Avenue 50.
Pul_1 rii rj K F?.��,v_'7t
The construction of i;tae proposed three-story units was the major item of concern
for the residents of the adjacent La Qu zta Lago development. The Applicant's
e^giieer presented an exhibit illustrating the line of sight for a person standing
st the boundary of the Lagos development; this e.?:hibit substantiated the finding
3--le in the January 14, 1983, memorer!3um to ,lie Planning Commission that the
proposed three-story units would be visually compati`�le with the existing
development due to siting considerations.
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the proposed three-story
designs as shown on Exhibits B and C based on the following finding: although
the three-story units may not be a,nsrde-2ed inherently consistent with the single -
story development on adjacent prope-.•ties, they are date; mined to be compatible
based on the following siting factors: their large setback of 440 to 1,000 feet
from the public roadway with an additional 150 feet from existing development
significantly reduces the t?,o-story height difference when viewed in perspective;
due to their screening by the perimeter wall and other units in the foreground,
the tnrea-story desiFla is r_ot visually di: tiict; L>_r.d the construction of the units
r.t the proposed locations will not sign ficantly adversely ir_,nact fire scenic -,riew
of the surroulding ro'ontaina from either the public roadway or the existing
development.
STAFF REPORT - Planning Commission
January 25, 1983
Page Two.
Design of Entryway
Regarding the location of the entry gates, there was discussion regarding the
distance that the gates should be set back from the curbline to allow for the
stacking of vehicles waiting to enter the development. The Applicant proposed
to have two entrance lanes with the gate set back 40 feet, thus providing space
for two cars to wait in each lane. Also, additional stacking space would be
available in the turn lanes on Avenue 50, thereby avoiding the hazardous situation
of vehicles stopped in the traffic lanes while waiting to enter the project. It
as tentatively determined that this proposal would be adequate to serve the needs
of the residents o' Tentative Tract Map No. 18767, however, the Planning Commission
stated that as adjacent parcels are developed by Landmark Land Company in the future,
the design and/or the location of the gates may be required to be changed to accommodate
the added traffic.
Additional Landscaping, Area onV Avenue 0
In response to concerns by the Planning Commission regarding the need to provide
additional landscaping along Avenue 50, staff recommended that the wall along this
street be set back a minimum of 10 feet from the property line. This would provide
for a minimum of 18 feet of landscaping and a 4-foot wide sidewalk.
As an alternative to relocating the wall behind the property line, the Applicant
has proposed a redesign of the roadway for Avenue 50. Without making any reduction
in either the width of the right-of-way or the number and width of traffic lanes,
this proposal would provide for an additional 6 feet of parkway along the south
side, for a total of 14 feet of landscaping with a 4 foot sidewalk, by eliminating
the 12 foot center median. (See Exhibit E) Since it is not likely that a median
planter will be constructed on this portion of Avenue 50, it may be considered in
the best interest of the city to make use of this unutilized portion of the right-
of-way by redistributing it to the parkway along the road edge. Another beneficial
result of this redesign is that it will provide for turn lanes into both the eyisting
and proposed developments along this portion of Avenue 50, thereby reducing traffic
hazards.
The City Engineer has reviewed the preliminary street design and has stated that
he has no objections with the proposal. Therefore, staff recommends that the
Planning Commission, approve the proposed design of Avenue 50, as shovm on Exhibit D.
Location and Design of the 1:a7l1
If the Commission approves the proposed redesign of Avenue 50, then it would be
appropriate for the wall to be located on the property line for the majority of
the frontage. The wall should be diverted inward at the enti�way to provide for
a larger area in which to clustor plantings. The wall should have popouts as a
means to break up its straight line and provide some visual relief.
Findings
1. The project is consistent with the proposed zon-ing.
P. The proposed three-story units are visually compatible with the existing
single -story homes in the neighborhood on the grounds that their large
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STAFF REPORT - Planning Commission
January 25, 1983
Page Three.
Findings (Cont'd)
setback from the property boundary make their height difference less distinct,
that their three-story design is adequately screened by the perimeter wall and
other single -story units, and that they will not adversely affect the scenic
views of the surrounding mountains.
3. The proposed redesign of Avenue 50 will be in the best interests of the community
welfare.
4. Approval of the project will not significantly adversely impact the environment.
REC01,1ENDATION
Based upon the above findings, staff recommends that the Planning Commission
approve Tentative Tract Map No. 18767 in accordance with the approved Exhibits A,
B, C and D, and subject to the attached conditions of approval as amended.
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ITEM NO. !J
DATE / � J - V 3
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
MOTION BY: GOETCHEUS IMKAMP KLIMKIEWICZ REILLY THORNBURGH
SECOND BY: GOETCHEUS IMKAMP KLIMKIEWICZ REILLY THORNBURGH
DISCUSSION:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
CONMSSIONERS: AYE NO ABSTAIN ABSENT PRESENT
GOETCHEUS - -
IMKAMP -
KLIMKIEWICZ -
REILLY -
THORNBURGH -
UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED: YES NO
ITEM NO.
DATE oc S
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
RE:
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MOTION BY: �GOETCHE IMKAMP KLIMKIEWICZ REILLY THORNBURGH
SECOND BY: GOETCHEUS G t KLIMKIEWICZ (;�EILLY-, --�HORNBURGt6-
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DISCUSSION:
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ROLL CALL VOTE:
CONNISSIONERS: AYE NO ABSTAIN ABSENT PRESENT
GOETCHEUS
IMKAMP
KLIMKIEWICZ —
REILLY —
THORNBURGH -1L —
UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED: YES NO
MEMORANDUM
CITY OF LA QUINTA
5.C.
1.
To: The Honorable Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
From: Sandra Bonner, Associate Planner
Date: January 25, 1983
Subject: Plot Plan No. 83-003, A Request by Bruce Hatton to Construct a
Single -Family House at 53-460 Avenida Rubio
Recomrendation
That the Planning Commission approve Plot Plan No. 83-003, in accordance with the
e>:h ibits and subject to the attached conditions.
Analysis
The applicant is requesting approval to construct a single-family house on a site
consisting of two 5,000 square foot lots located along the east side of Avenida
Rubio, 100 feet north of Calls Colima. The adjacent property to the north, south
and east is developed with single-family homes. The house will be 2,218 square
feet with a maximum height of 15 feet. This is consistent with the applicable
R-1 zoning, which requires all dwellings to have a minimum area of 1,200 square
feet and a maximum height of 17 feet.
In reviewing the proposed house's compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood,
the following factors may be considered: siting, including the setbacks and the
building's orientation to the street; building design, including height, bulk and
roof pitch; building materials, including siding and roofing materials; and the
landscaping proposed for the front yard. The objective is to approve houses vhich
are similar or visually coapatible -without being identical.
Siting
The structure will be located on the 100-foot-wide lot so as to have its
long axis parallel to Avenida Rubio. Because much of the newer construction
has occurred on single lots only 50-feet wide, the majority of the newer
homes are sited with their long axis perpendicular to the road. However,
there are existing homes within the neighborhood which are sited parallel
and, therefore, the siting of the house as proposed in this application may
be considered as consistent with the area. Concerning setbacks, the house
will hare the se_ae 20-foot front yard setback as the other homes along Avenida
Rubio.
ReSi Fn aid Materials
The general design of this California Ranch style house may be considered
consistent with the neighborhood since the .majority of the existing houses
STAFF REPORT - Planning Commission
Page Two.
Design and Materials (Cont'd)
have the same style. The 3 and 1 roof pitch may also be considered consistent
for the same reason. Since the proposed house will have a roof pitch comparable
with the adjacent houses, the structure's height will also be similar. Because
of the unit's large size, 2,218 square feet, and its siting perpendicular to the
street, the house will have the appearance of more bulk than the adjacent units.
However, because the house is located on a double -wide lot, the house will look
proportionate with its site and in factmay appear as a less dense or intense
use as the adjacent houses on smaller lots.
Concerning the materials, all the adjacent houses have the same stucco exterior
as the proposed structure. The proposed concrete tile roof will be the same as
that on the roofs of the homes adjacent to the site along the rear and north
property lines
Landscaping
The applicant has not submitted a landscape plan to staff. A plan will be
available at the meeting for the Commission to review and approve.
Findings
1. The request is consistent with the zoning.
2. The siting of the house is consistent with the neighborhood.
3. The design of the house is compatible with the surrounding development.
4. The exterior materials to be used are consistent with the existing ho•�:-es.
RECONAYSNDATION
Based upon the above findings, staff recommends that the Planning Commission APPROVE
Plot Plan No. 83-003 as shown on the exhibits and subject to the following 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. 83-003.
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, 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 County Health Department.
4. Fire protection shall be provided in accordance with the standards of the
NFPA, Section 13(d). Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the
Applicant shall submit plans of the sprinkler system to the City Fire
Marshall for review and approval.
5. Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, all landscaping
and irrigation as shown on the approved landscaping plan shall be
Street trees shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the
municipal street tree ordinance. All trees and plants shall be mai,c 1
in viable condition for the life of the approved use.
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January 25, 1983
Page Three.
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The applicant shall be required to post with the Ci.
Community -Development Department for the installatio��nn.�oo a required ,
street improvements -along Avenida Rubio, in d�curb, gutter and h
connecting pavement. The amo-unts cash bond shall be $,Z000,
which shall be aubmitte d accepted -by -the City of La Quints.
Director of1C i y Development and City Manag re prior to the nri.
a building permit.
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n�A7.' The Applicant shall obtain an encroachment permit from the City
CSEE Department of Public Works prior to the issuance of a building permit.
8. The Applicant shall obtain clearances and/or permits from the following
agencies:
n City Engineer/Public Works
• Riverside County Health Department
• City Fire Marshall
* Community Development Department
Written evidence of compliance shall be presented to the Building Division
of the City Community Development Department at the time of application for
a building permit.
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CONDITION NO. 6 MS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS (PING COM USSION MEETING OF
JANU M 25, 1983):
6. The applicant shall be required to post a cash bond, perforniance bond or other
financial arrangement acceptable to the City Attorney and City Engineer with
the City Commmity Development Department for the installation of the required
street improvements along Avenida Rubio, including curb, gutter and connecting
pavement. The amount of this cash bond shall be $2,000, which shall be sub-
mitted to and accepted by the City of la Quinta Director of Camunity Development
and City Manager prior to the issuance of a building permit.
ORDINANCE NO. 17
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 3.17
TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A FIRE AND
POLICE FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT FUND AND A
TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION FUND, AND PROVIDING FOR
COLLECTION OF DEVELOPMENT FEES TO BE DEPOSITED
IN SUCH FUNDS.
WHEREAS, the La Quinta Council has determined that future
developments within the City will contribute to the need for, and
make necessary, the acquisition of additional fire and police
facilities and equipment, and the installation of additional
traffic signalization projects; and
WHEREAS, a method to finance such facilities, equipment and
projects must be established; and
WHEREAS, a fee collected at the time of issuance of building
permit will provide the most equitable and least burdensome method
of securing additional funding for the aforesaid critical needs for
the public safety of the people;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of La Quinta does
ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. A new chapter, to be numbered 3.17 hereby is added
to the La Quinta Municipal Code, to read as follows:
Chapter 3.17
FIRE AND POLICE FACILITIES AND
EQUIPMENT FUND, AND TRAFFIC
SIGNALIZATION FUND.
Sections:
3.17.010 Created.
3.17.020 Development fees.
3.17.030 Exemptions or credits.
3.17.040 Allocation of fees collected.
3.17.010 Created. (a) There is hereby established in the
city treasury a special fund to be known as the "Fire and Police
Facilities and Equipment Fund for providing sites, facilities,
and equipment which will be required by the demand for services
from new developments in the City of La Quinta.
(b) There is hereby established in the city treasury a special
fund to be known as the "Traffic Signalization Fund" for providing
signalization of additional intersections which will be required
by the traffic safety demands resulting from new developments in
the City of La Quinta.
3 17.020 Development fees. Prior to issuance of a building
permit in connection with development of any new residential unit
or of any non-residential construction or addition, there shall be
paid a development fee computed as follows:
IN
(1) For newly constructed residential units (not including
later modifications or additions), based upon square footage of
structure under roof (including garages and patios under roof):
(A)
0 - 1000
square feet
-- $150.00
(B)
1,001 -
2000 square
feet -- $300.00
(C)
2,001 -
3000 square
feet -- $450.00
(D)
For each
additional
increment of square footage up to
1,000 --
$150.00
(2) For non-residential construction, including additions or
modifications which add square footage, based upon square footage
of structure under roof, plus any additional retail sales area not
under roof, the fee shall be computed in the same fashion as in
(1) (A), (B), (C) and (D) above.
3.17.030 Exemptions or credits. In the event a developer
has been required, as a condition of approval of a project, to
install, provide or separately finance any traffic signalization
on a public street or any fire or police facilities or equipment
not generally required of all developers of residential units or
non-residential construction, then the cost of the item(s) so
specially required shall be allowed as a credit against that por-
tion of the development fee otherwise payable on account of the
public need for the category of facilities or equipment for which
the developer has incurred special requirement expense as stated
above. The maximum credit shall be in accordance with the
allocation indicated in Section 3.17.040.
3.17.040 Allocation of fees collected. Of the fees collected
pursuant to Section 3.17.020, one-third shall be deposited in the
Traffic Signalization Fund and two-thirds shall be deposited in the
Fire and Police Facilities and Equipment Fund.
SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in full
force and effect thirty (30) days after passage.
SECTION 3. POSTING. The City Clerk shall within 15 days
after the passage of this ordinance, cause it to be posted in
at least the 3 public places designated by resolution of the City
Council; shall certify to the adoption and posting of this ordi-
nance; and shall cause this ordinance and its certification,
together with proof of posting, to be entered in the book of
ordinances of this City.
The foregoing ordinance was approved and adopted at a
meeting of the City Council held on November 2 1982,
by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Abbott, Cox, Henderson and Mayor wolf£.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Baier.
ORDINANCE NO. 17
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 3.17
TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A FIRE AND
POLICE FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT FUND AND A
TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION FUND, AND PROVIDING FOR
COLLECTION OF DEVELOPMENT FEES TO BE DEPOSITED
IN SUCH FUNDS.
WHEREAS, the La Quinta Council has determined that future
developments within the City will contribute to the need for, and
make necessary, the acquisition of additional fire and police
facilities and equipment, and the installation of additional
traffic signalization projects; and
WHEREAS, a method to finance such facilities, equipment and
projects must be established; and
WHEREAS, a fee collected at the time of issuance of building
permit will provide the most equitable and least burdensome method
of securing additional funding for the aforesaid critical needs for
the public safety of the people;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of La Quinta does
ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. A new chapter, to be numbered 3.17 hereby is added
to the La Quinta Municipal Code, to read as follows:
Chapter 3.17
FIRE AND POLICE FACILITIES AND
EQUIPMENT FUND, AND TRAFFIC
SIGNALIZATION FUND.
Sections:
3.17.010 Created.
3.17.020 Development fees.
3.17.030 Exemptions or credits.
3.17.040 Allocation of fees collected.
3.17.010 Created. (a) There is hereby established in the
city treasury a special fund to be known as the "Fire and Police
Facilities and Equipment Fund" for providing sites, facilities,
and equipment which will be required by the demand for services
from new developments in the City of La Quinta.
(b) There is hereby established in the city treasury a special
fund to be known as the "Traffic Signalization Fund" for providing
signalization of additional intersections which will be required
by the traffic safety demands resulting from new developments in
the City of La Quinta.
3.17.020 Development fees. Prior to issuance of a building
permit in connection with development of any new residential unit
or of any non-residential construction or addition, there shall be
paid a development fee computed as follows:
(1) For newly constructed residential units (not including
-- later modifications or additions), based upon square footage of
structure under roof (including garages and patios under roof):
(A) 0 - 1000 square feet -- $150.00
(B) 11001 - 2000 square feet -- $300.00
(C) 2,001 - 3000 square feet -- $450.00
(D) For each additional increment of square footage up to
1,000 -- $150.00
(2) For non-residential construction, including additions or
modifications which add square footage, based upon square footage
of structure under roof, plus any additional retail sales area not
under roof, the fee shall be computed in the same fashion as in
(1) (A), (B), (C) and (D) above.
3.17.030 Exemptions or credits. In the event a developer
has been required, as a condition of approval of a project, to
install, provide or separately finance any traffic signalization
on a public street or any fire or police facilities or equipment
not generally required of all developers of residential units or
non-residential construction, then the cost of the item(s) so
specially required shall be allowed as a credit against that por-
tion of the development fee otherwise payable on account of the
public need for the category of facilities or equipment for which
the developer has incurred special requirement expense as stated
above. The maximum credit shall be in accordance with the
allocation indicated in Section 3.17.040.
3.17.040 Allocation of fees collected. Of the fees collected
pursuant to Section 3.17.020, one-third shall be deposited in the
Traffic Signalization Fund and two-thirds shall be deposited in the
Fire and Police Facilities and Equipment Fund.
SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in full
force and effect thirty (30) days after passage.
SECTION 3. POSTING. The City Clerk shall within 15 days
after the passage of this ordinance, cause it to be posted in
at least the 3 public places designated by resolution of the City
Council; shall certify to the adoption and posting of this ordi-
nance; and shall cause this ordinance and its certification,
together with proof of posting, to be entered in the book of
ordinances of this City.
The foregoing ordinance was approved and adopted at a
meeting of the City Council held on November 2 , 1982,
by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Abbott, Cox, Henderson and Mayor Wolff.
Noes: None.
:,r
Absent: Council Member Baier.
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ATTEST:
CITYERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
P,f—TYATTORNEY
MAYO
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
CITY MAPAGER
I hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance was adopted
by the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, at meeting
held November2,1982, and that the Ordinance was posted in at
least the three public places specified for such postings by
the City Council.
Frank M. she City„rk -