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1984 06 14 PCA G E N D A PLANNING CCM4ISSION - CITY OF LA QUINTA A regular meeting to be held at the La Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California June 14, 1984 7:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER A. Flag Salute 2. ROIS, CALL 3. HEARINGS 4. OONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of May 10, 1983. B. Approval of the minutes of the adjourned meeting of May 24, 1983. 5. BUSINESS A. Review of Plot Plan No. 83-021, a request to install a mobile home on a double --wide lot located at the northwest corner of Avenida Diaz and Calle Temecula; Thomas and Marguerite Murphey, Applicants. 1. Report from Associate Planner. 2. Motion for Adoption. B. Review of Plot Plan No. 83-020, a request to construct a single-family house on a lot located on the west side of Avenida Alvarado, 50 feet north of Calle Colima; Bruce Hicks, Applicant. 1. Report from Associate Planner. 2. Motion for Adoption. C. Review of Plot Plan No. 83-022, a request to construct a single-family house on the west side of Avenida Herrera, 200 feet south of Calle Potrero; Rick Johnson Construction, Applicant. 1. Report from Associate Planner. 2. Motion for Adoption. rlvn• • - � iA ® 0 ITEM NO. a" DATE COMMISSION MEETING MOTION BY: GOETCHEUS INMKAMP KLIMKIEWICZ EILLY THORNBURGH SECOND BY: GOETCHEUS IMKAMP KLIMKIEWICZ REILLY THORNBURGH DISCUSSION: ROLL CALL VOTE: COTNISSIONERS: GOETCHEUS IMKAMP KLIMKIEWICZ REILLY THORNBURGH UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED: AYE NO ABSTAIN ABSENT YES NO PRESENT d RE: nn n ITEM NO. �0/• ���//� �2 DATE �' �7' 9J PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING U MOTION BY: OETCHEUS IPIICAMP _ LIMKIEWICZ REILLY THORNBURGH SECOND BY: GOETCHEUS IMKAMP LIMKIEWICZ REILLY THORNBURGH DISCUSSION: ROLL CALL VOTE: COMMISSIONERS: AYE NO ABSTAIN GOETCHEUS — IrlArP - - KLIMKIEWICZ — REILLY - -- THORNBURGH — UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED: YES NO ABSENT PRESENT � ® ?•1 I [� C T E S AVIL PL_ :NING CC111lISSION - CITY OF LA QULm:. A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California May 10, 1983 1. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 p.m. A. Chairman Pro Tem Judith Imkamp called the Planning Commission to order at 7:00 p.m. She then called upon Tan Thornburgh to lead the flag salute. 2. ROLL CALL A. Chairman Pro Tem Imkamp requested the roll call. The Secretary called the roll: Present: Commissioners Reilly, Goetcheus, Klimkiewicz and Chairman Pro Tem Imkarrp For the Record: Chairman Tan Thornburgh was present as a member of the audience due to the fact that Planning Commission was reviewing a proposed project submitted by him. Absent: None Also present were City Manager Frank M. Usher, Associate Planner Sandra L. Bonner, City Attorney Ray Ott and Secretary Donna Velotta. 3. HEARINGS A. Chairman Pro Tem Imkamp explained the first item on the agenda was a public hearing regarding Tentative Tract No. 19203, Amended No. 1, and its related environmental negative declaration, a request for a 60-unit statutory condo- minium project on 15.8 acres located on the east side of Avenida Bermudas at Calle Sinaloa, Desert Club of la Quinta, Applicant. She then called for a report from staff. 1. Associate Planner Sandra Bonner explained that several changes have been made in the original development proposal. They are as follows: * The six, one-story buildings and two, two-story buildings with a total of 61 units has been changed to eight, two-story buildings with a total of 60 units. * The location or orientation of the buildings has been changed from the previous plan which showed buildings along both sides of the common open space area to a design with the buildings located along the north side of the cor on area. * Concerning the two buildings located in the southwest corner of the condominium project on Lot 1, the setback from the Avenida Bermudas right of way has been increased from 15 feet to 40 feet. * The parking plan has been changed, adding a second row of parking along the north side of the housing and deleting a row of parking in the south- west corner of lot 1. ® 9 MII�=S - PLANNING CQN-%ISSICIN May 10, 1983 Page ally * The access to the new Avenue 52 on the north boundary has been eliminated. * The floor plan for the two -bedroom unit has been increased from 1,059 square feet to 1,220 square feet. The size of the one --bedroom unit has been decreased from 750 square feet to 700 square feet. The three -bedroom units remain the same at 1,344 square feet. * The design of the open space area has been changed by reducing the area of the pond and deleting the hot pool. Ms. Bonner went on to explain that the above changes were from proposed development plans submitted to the Planning Department approximately two weeks prior to this hearing. After staff had completed the report of these changes, the Applicant formally submitted an amended set of plans. The following items are changes from the previous plan reviewed by staff in the report and the exhibits which were given to the Planning Commission for their review. * The setbacks of the buildings from the eastern and western property boundaries have been changed. * A secondary access onto Avenue 52 has been added. No information is available on whether either access will be gated. * The row of parking spaces are set back the minimum required three feet from the northern property boundary (the report incorrectly stated five feet). * The number of parking spaces in the northern portion have been reduced from 98 to 94. Regarding the number of parking spaces which are covered, 58 of the total 135 spaces will be covered by carports. A concern of staff addressed in the March 22, 1983 report to the planning Commission was that the project area included two parcels not owned by the Applicant. However, since that report was given, the Applicant has purchased one lot and received permission from the owner of the second lot to include their land in this plan. Ms. Bonner stated that with regard to the density of the project, the proposed development is consistent with the current zoning (R-3-4,000). However, the proposed sizes of the units are inconsistent with the minimum dwelling size requirement. With the amended set of plans, the Applicant has increased the size of the one -bedroom units to 750 square feet once again. To allow for this size unit, the Planning Commission would have to approve a Change of Zone, as the current single family cWellings in the cove area require 1,200 square feet of living area. Associate Planner Bonner went on to explain other concerns of staff with regard to this proposed development. With regard to Site Plan Design, the following concerns were noted: CU:� n-=S - PLANNING C(FNISSIM May 10, 1983 Page Three. * The project is oriented with its back to Avenue 52, which will be the major traffic corridor for the cove area. * The overall density is not incampatible with adjacent R-1 zoning to the north, east and west; however, the concentration of buildings along the north boundary creates an appearance of very high density development. This could be incompatible with the surrounding low - density single housing development. * The nearly solid wall of buildings could adversely affect the view from the houses along the north side of Avenue 52, which will most likely be oriented southward to enjoy the view of the cove's mountains. These two-story units could doninate this view for the adjacent residents. * By locating the parking area only the minimum required 5 feet back from the property lines, the six -foot -high wall which must be con- structed to screen the parking will be built on the property lines along Avenue 52 and Avenida Bermudas. * The location of the main entrance of Avenida Bermudas is not consistent with the future circulation pattern. The most caTmon travel route for the residents returning hone will be south on Washington Street and then west on Avenue 52. The proposed location of the entrance will result in the residents having to turn left at Avenida Bermudas and left again to enter the project. With regard to Building Design, the following concerns were noted by staff: * Concerning the rear view along Avenue 52, the combination of height, rectangular shape, flat straight lines of the roof, and flat. building face or wall with only two rows of windows will create a sense of greater bulk and mass than other development in the area. * The view fran Avenue 52 of the central stairways for each building and the stairways connecting the buildings emphasized the fact that this is a high density development. * The appearance of the two, one -bedroom buildings emphasizes the fact that this is a high density development with smaller unit sizes. Although this may be considered compatible with the two existing hotel buildings to the south, the design fails to address the fact that these are single family condominium units rather than hotel units. * The Applicant intends to cover the parking along Avenue 52 with carports. This would result in the view from Avenue 52 being of a six -foot -high wall and the roof of the carport. Ms. Bonner noted the following items which were not addressed in the staff report to the Planning Commission: - LUG Ml=E'S - PLk?, SING MMISSION May 10, 1983 Page Four. * The tract boundaries, which are marked by the dark blue line on the map, include property which the Applicant still has not received authorization to include. This property includes: a 36-foot-wide strip along the southern boundary of Lot 2 which is in the public road right of way; the well site which is labeled as "Not A Part" yet is included within the project boundary. * The map incorrectly identifies the Southern California Water Ompany fee ownership land as an easement (a letter fran the Water Company to the Applicant is in the file). In conclusion, Ms. Bonner stated that there are three options open to the Commission. First, it could approve the project, including all the plot plans, floor plans and elevations, and condition this approval to the extent necessary to address all their concerns regarding the project layout and design. The conditions would also require the approval of an ordinance amendment reducing the minimum floor area to 640 square feet. Staff does not recam-end this option because it could involve conditioning the project to such an extent that it would result in the City redesigning the project. The second option would be for the Commission to approve the basic tract map showing the creation of two lots and the proposed density of 60 dwellings on Lot 1. Since the state law does not require either the site plan or the building plans to be filed in conjunction with this tract map, the Commission could require that new development and building plans be submitted for their review and approval prior to the Applicant recording the final map. Staff recommends this option which could allow additional time for the Applicant to develop an alternate design which addresses the previously stated concerns. This option would still allow the Commission to review the proposed site and building plans as part of the original approval. This option could also satisfy the Applicant's stated desire to receive at least preliminary approval of the project as soon as possible. Ms. Bonner noted the third option open to the Commission is to continue consideration of this project. Staff recommends that the project: be approved as suggested in option Two and forwarded to the City Council for their review of the design. Chairman Pro Tem Imkamp then invited comments from the Applicant. Tc m Thornburgh, 49-452 Avila, La Qsinta, Applicant, went through the concerns mentioned above by staff explaining why the plans were csawn up and presented to the Planning Departire-nt as they had been, with regard to density, parking, building design, etc. He stated that by building the condominiums, they would be totally upgrading the Desert Club with new lawns, new streets, etc. He noted that the cost of this project would be approximately five million dollars and that out of the 60 units proposed, they already have 35 verbally sold. All of the units are being built with solar systems for water heating, heating and air conditioning. This will be one of the first developments with a solar system of this type in the country. tU7 Mr-TPPES - PLZ1NNrNc CaVISSrON May 10, 1983 Page Five. Chairman pro Tan Imkanp then opened the hearing to public cement. Bob Lotito, 712 Eugene Road, Palm Springs, CA, Civil Engineer for this project, explained that the two reasons that water company property was shown on the tract map presented were (1) to make clear the transfer of property to the water company and (2) to keep their walls on the outside of this property instead of on the inside. He stated that if this pre- sented a problem to the Planning Commission, they could remove this area frcrn the tract map. Mr. Lotito further noted that a letter was received from the water canpany, which was presented to the Planning Deparcrent, giving their permission for Mr. Thornburgh's use of their property for this project. Chain Pro Ten Imkamp questioned Mr. Thornburgh as to whether he had talked again to Mr. Stuart of Southern California Water Company since the presentation of the letter noted above and/or had he pursued the ;procedures cited in said letter as far as the legalities of the transferral or use of water company land. Mr. Thornburgh stated that nothing had changed since his last conversation with Mr. Stuart. Chairman Pro Tem Imkamp made mention that she had a concern with the fact that walls were to be built on the property lines with no setbacks for landscaping. Also, if carports are considered structures, why was there only three feet between the block wall to the carport instead of the 10 feet required for setbacks. Mr. Lotito went on to state that whatever our City Engineer requested of the project, they would comply with those conditions. He further noted that he has known Mr. Thornburgh for sane 20 years and has worked with him in other counties knowing him to be a pretty successful builder. This being based on the fact that he does quality work and takes a personal interest in his projects. He stated that after he left the study session on May 9th, he felt that he could not believe what he had heard there. The reason for this was that he very rarely heard a positive statement being made. Even when a positive statement was attempted, it was a double negative. He stated he felt that he was wishing they were being judged by a true architectural design review board which would mean Torn's project being reviewed by his peers and therefore receive some fair comments. Chairman Pro Tem Imkamp responded to Mr. Lotito's last remark by stating that the Planning Commission was trying to treat Mr. Thornburgh as they would any developer and not with favoritism because they do know him personally. She stated that they would not want to be criticized for showing such poor judgment. She hoped that Mr. Thornburgh was not taking this as a personal affront against him, but that the Commission was trying to be objective and perhaps by doing so may come across overly harsh. GUI MINUTES - PLANNING CaMISSION' May 10, 1983 Page Six. Cameron Marshman, 53-955 Avenida Velasco, La Quinta, stated that he admired anyone who tried to change the environment. He noted that this was his positive statement. He went on to state that when they voted a little over 13 months ago to incorporate, he had the feeling that houses would look better and be bigger and that none would be built that we thought looked cheap. His concerns with this particular project were the fact that it looked like a motel as far as the design and the fact that the buildings were two -stories which he thought had been ruled out when we became a city. He was also concerned with the density and the size of the one -bedroom units. He stated that 750 square feet of living space appalled him. There being no further ccmrents from the public, Chairman Pro Tem Imkamp called upon the Commission for their comments. Pat Reilly requested the height of the carport and was informed that it would be nine feet high. Her further concerns were with regard to the 750 square foot, one -bedroom units and the projected size of Avenue 52. She felt that this project should be continued until all the reports were in on the Avenue 52 project. John Klirrkiewicz was concerned about the 750 square foot, one -bedroom units, the site design, building -design, setbacks, and he also would like to see the report on the Avenue 52 project. He felt that this project should be studied further. Paul Goetcheus felt that the houses presently being built in La Quinta were of a price range that a lot of people who would like to live in the desert area could not afford. For this reason, he felt this project would make this housing available to those people. He stated he is more concerned with quality than quantity. He stated he would also like to see architectural drawings. Chairman Pro Tem 7mkamp had several concerns which are listed below: ° Where density is located. ° Believes architectural treatment could be better. ° Would like to see a report on Avenue 52 from the City Engineer. ° Would like to find out what the situation is on old Avenue 52. ° Would like to see application for abandonment of Desert Club Drive stare moving through its processes. ° If we put the property line where Mr. Thornburgh wants it and if the road shown on the bottom of the tract map is to be moved, she erants to see the two other property owner's signatures listed as owner/developer on the tract map before the project is ok'd. ° When Avenue 52 goes through to the north of the project, it will be a main thoroughfare and she feels that the main orientation of this project does not recognize this fact. ° Carports should be 10 feet back from the property line. ° Design is not aesthetically pleasing for the density. (jg .=NIJPES - PLWNII G CCbMISSION May 10, 1983 Page Seven. ° Concerned with the line between the two projects and the tennis courts. ° When the lot split occurrs, she would like to be assured that the people who have memberships in the Desert Club are afforded the same facilities as when they purchased their membership. ° Would like to see Avenida Bermudas canpleted the entire length to old Avenue 52. ° Feels there are too many questions unanswered to go along with this project as it stands, therefore she would like to continue this project for further study. With regard to the statement by the Applicant that the Water Company has given Mr. Thornburgh permission to use their land, Chairman Pro Tem Imkamp asked Associate Planner Bonner if she had spoken with Mr. Stuart of the Southern California Water Company. Ms. Bonner replied that she had spoken with Mr. Stuart the previous Friday and again this date. She noted that Mr. Stuart stated he had not given such permission. His only contact with the Applicant was by phone on April 8th and their conversation was "generalized subject to agreement based on information to be provided by the Applicant". Such information had not been received to this date. Mr. Stuart stated when the information and a $600 application fee is received, it would go to the Board of Directors (possibly in July) and the earliest this property could change hands would be in September irregardless when this project meets approval. Mr. Thornburgh asked Ms. Bonner if she specifically asked Mr. Stuart if he would sign the tract map. Ms. Bonner responded that she specifically asked Mr. Stuart when this property would switch over and whether he had care to any agreement about the use of the property or approved the use of the property and he stated he had not, nor did he have the authority to do so. After further discussion, it was decided that each mummer of the Commission should prepare a list of conditions they felt should be attached to this request and submit same to staff by Friday, May 13th. Staff would then collate the conditions and present them in the staff report at the next Planning Commission meeting. Chairman Pro Tem Imkamp made a motion to continue this hearing to an adjourned meeting to be held on May 24, 1983 at 7:00 p.m. Commissioner Klimkiewicz seconded. Unanitrously adopted. B. Chairman Pro Tem Imkamp introduced the second item on the agenda as a public hearing regarding the abandonment of Avenida Bermudas. She called for the report fran staff. MINUTES - PLA-NNING COT�ZISSION May 10, 1983 Page Eight. 1. Associate Planner Bonner stated this is a request by Landmark Land Company that the City abandon that portion of Avenida Bermudas right of way which extends from the south side of the La Quinta Stormwater Channel northward to Avenue 50. she noted that this road has never been improved nor has it been passable within the past 5 years. The City or County have not paid any money to improve or maintain the road in that time. The extension of Avenida Bermudas to Avenue 50 is not needed since Calle Tampico is capable of handling all traffic between the central business section and Eisenhower and Washington Streets, so abandoning would have no effect. Ms. Bonner advised that this request is in accordance with the conditions of approval for Tentative Tract Map 18767 which requires that this abandonment be approved prior to the recordation of the final map. Chairman Pro Tem 7mkamp called upon the Applicant for cammeents. Kevin Manning, representative of Landmark Land Company, P. 0. Box 1000, La Quinta, stated that Ms. Bonner had capsulized their exact intent. He advised that Anden Corporation, who owns property adjacent, was informed and agreed to the abandonment, as it is being done primarily to develop the Tentative Tract. He noted that Landmark expects to begin construction of 23 units on this tract by the middle of June. Chairman Pro Tem Imkamp opened the hearing to public comment. Paul Donley, 1830 Port Ashley, Newport Beach, CA, acting as a representative for Frances Hack who owns some commercial property adjacent to this requested abandonment area, wondered what the impact of this abandonment would be on Mrs. Hack's property. There being no further public commnent, Chairman Pro Tem Imkamp closed the public hearing. She then called for comments from the Commissioners.. Commissioner Reilly requested to know who awns the property in question now and, if abandoned, who will own it and how will this transaction affect it. Kevin Manning, Landmark Land representative, explained that this property is an easement and what happens is that the City Council will do a summary abandonment. He further explained that the property would be developed. Ray Ott, City Attorney, further explained that the entire title of the property will revert to Landmark Land Ccnpany free and clear of the easement, so that it will be like any other piece of property Landmark owns. He stated that most roads and streets are easements. About the only time that you find they are owned in fee by a public agency is when the public agency bought the land in the first place. Most streets are not bought, they are dedicated. There being no further comments, Chairmran Pro Tem Imkamp called for a motion. 2. Commissioner Goetcheus made a motion to recommend to the City Council adoption of the negative declaration and approval of the abandonment of that portion of Avenida Bermudas in accordance with Exhibit A. Commissioner Klimkiewicz seconded the motion. Unanizrously adopted. oil I UIFS - PLANNING Ca,71ISSION May 10, 1983 Page Nine. Moved by Camdssioner Goetcheus, seconded by Ccnvdssloner Klimkiewicz to adopt the Consent Calendar, approving the minutes of-May-lD, 1983 as submitted. 1/,/�2 A. The minutes of the regular meeting of Ma , 1983 were approved as submitted. Unanimously adopted. j'2/ 5. BUSINESS A. Chairman Pro Tan Imkamp explained the first item under new business as being the review of Plot Plan No. 83-012, a request to construct a single family dwelling on a 100-foot-wide lot located on the west side of Avenida Diaz, 150 feet south of Calle Chillon; Norval Holmes, Applicant. A report from staff was requested. 1. Associate Planner Bonner reported that the house is consistent with the zoning, its design is in compliance with the City's adopted standards and it is compatible with surrounding development. Staff is therefore recormending that the Planning Cotanission approve Plot Plan No. 83-012 as shown on the exhibits, in accordance with the findings and subject to the attached conditions. After a short discussion, it was agreed that due to the fact this home was being built on two lots, condition No. 5 should be revised to require two (2) 15-gallon street trees per lot. 2. Commissioner Reilly made a motion to approve Plot Plan No. 83-012 in accordance with exhibits and attached conditions, as amended. Commissioner Goetcheus seconded the motion. Unanimously adopted. B. Chairman Pro Tem DA,amp explained the next item under new business as being a review of Plot Plan No. 83-013, a request to construct a single family dwelling on a 50-foot-wide lot located on the west side of Avenida Navarro, 150 feet north of Calle Arroba. She then requested the report from staff. 1. Associate Planner Bonner stated the house is in canpliance with the zoning and development standards and is coupatible with surrounding development. Therefore, staff recam-ends that the Planning CoTnission approve Plot Plan No. 83-013 as shown on the exhibits, in accordance with the findings and subject to the attached conditions. 2. Commissioner Klimkiewicz made a motion to approve Plot Plan No. 83-013 in accordance with exhibits and subject to attached conditions. Cmudssioner Reilly seconded the motion. Unanimously adopted. C. Chairman Pro Tem Imkamp explained the third item as a request for an extension of time in which to file a final map for Tentative Tract Map No. 14496, anden Corporation, Applicant. She then called upon staff for further comments. U12 MIIvZPPES - PLANNING CaMISSION May 10, 1983 Page Ten. 1. Associate Planner Sandra Bonner stated that the Applicant is requesting a third, one-year extension of time in which to file the final map for Tentative Tract Map No. 14496 (Santa Rosa Cove). The Applicant has previously filed maps on three (3) of the seven (7) tract phases. She noted that if this extension is approved, the Applicant will have until May 20, 1984 to file maps on the remaining phases. This request is in car-pliance with State Law which provides 5 years from date of original approval to file a final subdivision map and is also in canpliance with the Municipal Land Division ordinance. Therefore, staff recatanends that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of a one- year extension of time in which to file a final map for Tentative Tract Map No. 14496 to May 20, 1984. Chairman Pro Tem Imkamp invited Garments from the Applicant. He had no coirnents so she called for a notion. 2. CaTaaissioner Goetcheus made a motion to recannend to the City Council approval of a one-year extension of titre in which to file a final map for Tentative Tract Map 14496 to May 20, 1984. Commissioner Klink:iewicz seconded the notion. Unanimously adopted. D. Chairman Pro Tem Imkamrp explained the last item on the agenda to be a proposed amendment to the Municipal Land Use Ordinance No. 348 regarding the temporary use of recreational vehicles and trailers within the City. She then requested comments from staff. 1. Associate Planner Bonner inforned the Comnission that this proposed ordinance has been returned to the Planning Commission by the City Council for their convents. City Council amended Section 18.41(a)(5) to :increase the total time any recreational vehicle could remain at a residence fran two (2), two -week periods, or portions thereof, to a total of 45 days, with any single visit not to exceed two (2) weeks. This was done to make the ordinance rrore equitable for the resident. The City Council determined that the previous writing of this section allowed a resident only two (2) permits, or two (2) visits by people with recreational vehicles per a 12-rmnth period, which they felt was too restrictive and thus would encourage residents not to comply with the ordinance. The Council concluded that the change to 45 days total would be consistent with the intent of the ordinance while still being fair to the resident. Therefore, staff recarmends that the Planning Commission report to the City Council that it supports the change. Chairman Pro Tem Inkamp called for co rnents fran the Commissioners. Commissioner Klimkiewicz stated that he felt the first writing was more to his liking. He did not care for the idea of seeing a recreational vehicle parked in a driveway for a nonth and a -half. Cannissioner Goetcheus agreed that the original writing was what the Commission had requested and he has not changed his mind. Commissioner Reilly stated she was in agreement with the change requested by the City Council. U13 N E MINL]TES - PLANNING CYNIMISSION May 10, 1983 Page Eleven. 2. Chairman Pro Tern Imkamp made a motion to accept the change in Section 18.41(a)(5) allowing 45 days total for any recreational vehicle used for temporary habitation to remain at a residence. CanTaissioner Reilly seconded. Comm ssioners Cruetcheus and Klimkiewicz were not in favor of the change. City Manager Frank Usher presented the Ccaraission with a proposed Resolution regarding study sessions. RESOLUTICN NO. P.C. 83-3. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE Col,mSSION'S RULES BY ADDING PROVISIONS REGARDING THE REGULAR HOLDING OF STUDY SESSIONS. Commissioner Klimkiewicz made a mention to adopt the proposed Resolution. Chairman Pro Tan Imkamp seconded. Unanimously adopted. 6. ADJOURNMENT There being no further items of agenda to cane before the Planning Cormission, Chairman Pro Tem Imkamp called for a mention to adjourn. Chairman Pro Tem Imlkamp made a motion to adjourn to the meeting of May 24, 1983, at 7:00 p.m., in La Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, CA. Seconded by Comdssioner Klimkiewicz. Unanimously approved. The regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, CA was adjourned at 9:45 p.m., May 10, 1983, at La Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Call.e Estado, La Quinta, CA. U_( µ 7 E U M I N U T E S PLANNING COMMISSION - CITY OF LA QUINTA An adjourned meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California May 24, 1983 1. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 p.m. A. Chairman Thornburgh called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. He called upon Commissioner John Klimkiewicz to lead the flag salute. 2. ROLL CALL A. Chairman Thornburgh requested the roll call. The Secretary called the roll: Present: Commissioners Reilly, Goetcheus, Klimkiewicz, Imkamp and Chairman Thornburgh Absent: None Also present were City Manager Frank Usher, Associate Planner Sandra L. Bonner and Secretary Donna Velotta. 3. HEARINGS At this point, Chairman Thornburgh turned the meeting over the Chairman Pro Tan Imkamp, as the Commission was again reviewing a project submitted by him. A. Chairman Pro Tem Imkarrp explained the first item of agenda to be a public hearing which had been continued from May 10, 1983 regarding Tentative Tract Map No. 19203, Amended No. 1, and its related environmental negative declara- tion, a request for a 60-unit statutory condominium project on 15.8 acres located on the east side of Avenida Bermudas at Calle Sinaloa, Desert Club of La Quinta, Applicant. She then called for corunents from staff. 1. Associate Planner Sandra Bonner advised the Planning Commission that in response to their concerns stated at the May loth meeting, the Applicant submitted a revised set of site and building plans. These plans address the concerns outlined in the staff report and also comply substantially with the recommended conditions of approval. Normally a developer waits until after approval of the tentative tract map before redesigning the project to comply with the conditions of approval. Then the redesigned or final map is submitted to the City Council for its review and approval. In this case, the Applicant voluntarily chose to submit the revised plans prior to tentative approval as a means to demonstrate to the Planning COimnission and City Council that by complying with the conditions of approval, the final design of the project will alleviate the concerns mentioned in the staff report. Unfortunately, Ms. Bonner explained that these plans were submitted to staff the same day as the Planning Cormission packets were delivered (5-20-83) for this meeting. Therefore, there was inadequate time for staff to review the plans and receive conments from other agencies. She went on to explain that since the Applicant did not support a continuance of the hearing to June to provide additional time - ()', 77 ® 40 MINUTES - PLANNMP'�G CCY�IISSION May 24, 1983 Page Two. for staff review, the Amended No. 2 tract map and building plans were given to the Commission for their information only. Ms. Bonner again explained the options open to the Commission with regard to the requested 750 square foot, one -bedroom units. One option is a change of ordinance and another is a request for zone change for this particular property only. The Applicant is willing to take either course. Associate Planner Bonner continued to go through sere of the major condi- tions explaining why they were being addressed. Chairman Pro Tem Imkamp then requested carments fran Mr. Thornburgh, the Applicant. Tam Thornburgh, 49-452 Avila, La Quinta, CA, stated that he approved and accepted 19 of the conditions presented him, but had questions on some of the others. He stated that he did not care to be annexed into the Coachella Valley Water District, but if he had to he would. He questioned the condition of full improvements on Avenida Bermudas adjacent to the development and new Avenue 52. He stated that in order to get his subdivi- sion map approved by City Council, he would request them to record these into lots and he would put up a bond to complete all of his offsite improvelrents within one year. Then when he breaks ground and before he can get an occupancy permit or move anyone in, all of the offsite work must be completed. Chairman Pro Tem Imkamrp opened the hearing to public cement. John Cody, 77-895 Avenida Montezuma, La Quinta, who is the architect for Mr. Thornburgh's project, explained the layout of the colored renderings presented which addressed the conditions outlined in this staff report. Associate Planner Bonner asked Mr. Cody about the two laundry roans that were planned and wandered, now that there are stackable washers/dryers that can be set in a 3' x 3' area, if the Applicant would consider pro- viding for these types of applicances within each condominium runt. Mr. Cody stated that they can incorporate this into the units (Mr. Thornburgh stated that he wanted this to be done), but requested that the two buildings shown as laundry rooms on the plot plan be allowed to remain and be used as storage areas for lawn equipment, pool equipment, etc. Audrey Ostrowsky, 77-400 Sinaloa, La Quinta, CA, was very concerned that she was not notified of this project and this meeting, as she owns some property close to the Desert Club. She was also upset that something as important as this was being discussed at 10:00 p.m. With regard to the project, she stated her concerns with density, the traffic that would be generated, the two-story buildings, sewage problems, etc. 0 MIIv' ES - PLANNING CMIU SSION May 24, 1983 Page Three. Cameron Marshman, 53-955 Velasco, La Quinta, CA, stated his concern that staff seemed to be talking about this proposed project as an accanplished fact. He also voiced his objection to the 750 square foot, one -bedroom units. Joe Connors, 77-545 Arroba, La Quinta, CA, stated his concerns about the 750 square foot, one -bedroom units and also with the parking area for the project with regard to how the traffic will flow. James Rae, 53-805 Alvarado, La Quinta, CA, wondered why all offsite improvements could not be done at the same time as the project was being built so it would all be tied together. As there were no further cacaneits from the public, Chairman Pro Ton Imkanp closed the public hearing. After sane discussion, the Commission determined that the conditions be added as follows: 5.b. Changed to Read- Avenida Bermudas: Dedication and installation of full improvements, including concrete curb, gutter, minimum four -foot -wide sidewalk and connecting A.C. pavement, of the 44-foot half -width in accordance with City Standard No. 108 for that portion immediately adjacent to Lot 1; and that bonding for the same type of improvement be provided for the portion fronting Avenida Bermudas consisting of the frontage of Lot 2 with improvement required to be done within two (2) years or the bond will be exorcised. 5.c. Delete. 15. Delete. 25. Added: Prior to recordation of the final map, City Council will adopt a Change of Zone to R-3-4000. 2. Commissioner Klimkiewicz made a motion to recommend approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 19203, Amended No. 1, in accordance with findings noted in the staff report and subject to the attached conditions. Commissioner Reilly seconded the motion. Unanimously adopted. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR 5. BUSINESS This portion of the meeting was chaired by Chairman Thornburgh. A. Chairman Thornburgh explained the first item under new business as the review of Plot; Plan No. 83-015, a request to construct a single family house on a lot located on the west side of Avenida Herrera betvEeen Calle Tecate and Calle Potrero, Rick Johnson Construction, Applicant. O i 7 MIN -S - PLANNING UMMISSION May 24, 1983 Page Four. He then called upon staff for comments. 1. Associate Planner Sandra Bonner stated that this house is in compliance with the zoning, it complies substantially with the City's adopted standards for single-family houses. She explained to the Commission that the Applicant had requested a roof covering of asphalt shingles, however this was not consistent with surrounding homes so staff was requesting a change to rock or gravel. Based on these findings, staff is therefore recommending that the Planning Commission approve Plot Plan No. 83-015 in accordance with exhibits and subject to the attached conditions. Nick Ortega, 45-456 Aladdin Street, Indio, CA, representative of the Applicant, stated that the Applicant would prefer asphalt shingles, but would go along with the change to rock or gravel if required to do so. He also noted a change in the plans for square foot livable area from the original 1,356 feet to 1,520 feet. After a brief discussion, it was agreed to change Condition No. 9 to read as follows: 9. The roofing material shall be rock or gravel. 2. Commissioner Imkamrp made a motion to approve Plot Plan No. 83-015 in accordance with exhibits and attached conditions, as amended. Commissioner Klimkiewicz seconded the motion. Unanimously adopted. B. Chairman Thornburgh explained the next item under new business as a review of Plot Plan No. 83-016, a request to install a modular home on a 50-foot wide lot located on the east side of Eisenhower Drive, 250 feet north of Calle Colima, L. D. McMachen, Inc., Applicant. He called upon staff for their report. 1. Associate Planner Bonner explained that this request is consistent with the zoning, it complies substantially with the City's adopted standards for single-family houses and is compatible with the surrounding development. Therefore, staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Plot Plan No. 83-016 in accordance with exhibits and subject to the attached conditions. Joe Connors, 77-545 Calle Arroba, La Quinta, CA, questioned the size of the one bedroom being below the required standard. Audrey Ostrowsky, 77-400 Sinaloa, La Quinta, CA, concerned about the fact that this house was modular. L. D. McMachen, Applicant, 74-855 Joni Drive, Palm Desert, CA, stated that a crane can pick the prebuilt portions of these modular :homes up without them caning apart. You cannot do that with a stick house. 2. Commissioner Goetcheus made a motion to approve Plot Plan No. 83-016 in accordance with exhibits and attached conditions. ConTaissioner Imkamp seconded the motion. Unanimously adopted. (J1 MLT\F= - PIANING CO�MSSION May 24, 1983 Page Five. C. Chairman Thornburgh explained the next item of business as a review of a Plot Plan No. 83-017, a request to construct a single-family house on a 50-foot-wide lot located on the east side of Avenida Ramirez, 50 feet north of Calle Chihuahua, Zeke Martinez, Applicant. He called for a report from staff. 1. Associate Planner Bonner explained that if the house is built in accordance with the condition of approval requiring 1,200 square feet of living space, it will be in compliance with the City's adopted zoning and design require- ments. As the plans are now, there is only 1,140 square feet of livable area. Also, if the roofing material is changed as recommended, the design and appearance will be compatible with the surrounding houses. Therefore, staff is recommending that the Planning Commission approve Plot Plan No. 83-017 in accordance with exhibits as amended and subject to conditions. After a short discussion, it was determined that Condition No. 10 regarding roofing materials would be deleted. 2. Commissioner Reilly made a motion to approve Plot Plan No. 83-017 in accordance with exhibits as amended and subject to conditions as amended. Chairmen Thornburgh seconded the motion. Unanimously adopted. D. Chairman Thornburgh presented the next item explaining it is a review of Plot Plan No. 83-018, a request to construct a single-family house on two lots located at the southwest corner of Avenida Montezuma and Avenida Vallejo, Angelina "Kiki" Haynes, Applicant. He call for comments from staff. 1. Associate Planner Bonner stated that it is staff's opinion that although the proposed structure will be the first split-level house in the vicinity, the design, combined with the large lot and setbacks will make it compatible with existing development. She further advised if the roof height is reduced as required by the conditions of approval, the house will be con- sistent with the City's zoning and design requirements and also, the proposed house is compatible with surrounding development. Therefore, staff is recammendi.ng that the Planning Commission approve Plot Plan No. 83-018, in accordance with exhibits and subject to the attached conditions. After a short discussion, it was determined that Condition No. 5 should be amended to require six (6) 15-gallon street trees be required due to the fact that the home was being built on two lots, one of which is a corner lot. 2. Commissioner Reilly made a motion to approve Plot Plan No. 83-018 in accordance with exhibits and subject to conditions as amended. Commissioner Klimkiewicz seconded the motion. Unanimously adopted. E. Chairman Thornburgh explained the last agenda item was a proposed amendment to the Municipal Iand Use Ordinance No. 348 regarding the location and height of walls and fences. He called upon Associate Planner Bonner for staff's report. 1J .L 9 MINUVES - PUMNLNc CCMNIISS1(E May 24, 1983 Page Six. 1. Associate Planner Bonner explained that at its May 17th hearing, the City Council approved the proposed ordinance amendment as shown on the attached exhibit. The Council now has referred this ordinance back to the Planning CaRmissicn for its review and report on the following changes: ° Fences shall be set back five (5) feet from the front property line, with the setback area landscaped. ° The ordinance shall not apply to the height of vegetation or landscaping. ° on corner lots, no fence over 3, feet in height shall be permitted within the 20-foot corner cutback area. ° The height of the fences shall be measured from the level of the natural grade. Staff recormends that the Planning Commission report to the City Council that it supports the proposed changes in Section 18.40, an amendment to the Municipal Land Use ordinance No. 348. 2. After discussion, Commissioner Imkamp made a motion to report to City Council the Commission's support of all changes except the first. She moved that the fences be kept on the property line, taking out the five (5) foot setback requirement. Camdssioner Klinkiewicz seconded the motion. Chairman Thornburgh voted nay. • i� There being no further items of agenda to core before the Planning Comnission, Chairman Pro Tern 7mkamp called for a motion to adjourn. Chairman Pro Tem Imkamp made a motion to adjourn to the meeting of June 14, 1983, at 7:00 p.m., in La Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, CA. Seconded by Commissioner Klimkiewicz. Unanimusly adopted. The adjourned meeting of the Planning Comnission of the City of La Quinta, CA was adjourned at 10:55 p.m., May 24, 1983, at La Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, CA. �f) ITEM NO. DATE PLAANNPING COP41ISSION MEETING RE: iL ✓lam y "'� • d n13 0 2 / MOTION BY: GOETCHEUS IATAMP KLIMKIEWICZ REILLY THORNBURGH SECOND BY: GOETCHEUS IMKAMP KLIMKIEWICZ ILLY THORNBURGH DISCUSSION: ROLL CALL VOTE: COP,94TSSIONERS: AYE NO ABSTAIN ABSENT PRESENT GOETCHEUS — IrIICAMP — KLIMKIEWICZ v -- REILLY v — THORNBURGH -- UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED: YES NO 621 .. MEMORANDUM CITY OF LA QUINTA 11 To: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission From: Sandra Bonner, Associate Planner Date: June 14, 1983 Subject: PLOT PLAN NO. 83-021, a Request to install a mobilehome on a Double Lot Located at the Northwest Corner of Avenida Diaz and Calle Temecula, Thomas and Marguerite Murphey, Applicant. BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS The applicant is requesting approval to install a mobilehome on a 100 foot square lot located at the northwest corner of Avenida Diaz and Calle Temecula. Mobile - homes are permitted within the R-1 Zone provided that they comply with all the zoning and design standards which are applied to all single-family dwellings. The robilehome will be the applicants's home. Siting The double -wide mobilehome is "T" shaped, with the front and narrowest end (24 feet wide) facing east towards Avenida Diaz. The applicant proposes to have a double -car detached garage, with the driveway entering Avenida Diaz. Because of the location of the garage and the shape of the mobilehome, the dwelling may have the appearance of size and bulk which is comparable with other homes in the area. Staff suggests that the Commission consider requiring that the garage be placed adjacent to the mobilehane so that the width of the mobilehome as viewed from Avenida Diaz will be increased. The proposed mobilehome complies with the setback requirements by having a 20 foot front setback, a 16 foot rear setback, a 35i foot setback from Calle Temecula and a 5 foot sideyard setback. Floor Plan The house has approximately 2015 square feet, which exceeds the zoning requirement. The house conforms substantially with the City's adopted standards. The design in- cludes two bedrooms with ten foot clear dimensions and two full baths. The garage is detached and therefore has no connecting door into the house. The Ccnrrdssion must make the finding that the house conforms substantially with the intent of the standards. Exterior Desi The rrobilehome has wood textured metal lap sidling. The existing homes within the surrounding area have stucco or sheet vood siding. The Commission may make the finding that the mobilehome's siding is compatible with the surrounding homes, or the Commission may require that the siding be changed to either stucco or real wood. OJ 2 STAFF REPORT - PLANNING CU121USSION June 14, 1983 Page Two Exterior Design (continued) The mobilehcme has &,,slightly pitched roof (3 and 12) with 24 inch wide eaves. No information was available at the time this report was written regarding the type of roofing material. The pitch of the roof may be compatible with the surrounding homes which have a wide range of roof styles and pitches. Additional Comments The landscape plan shows gravel ground cover with twelve 40-gallon trees. The conditions of approval will require the submittal of a more detailed landscape plan showing the required three water spigots and the landscaping along Calle Temecula. Plot Plan No. 83-021 was determined to be exempt from the requirements of CEQA and staff has filed a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk. 023 This approval is subject to the following conditions: 1. The development of the site shall be in conformanoe with the Exhibits A, B and C contained in the file for Plot Plan No. 83-022, 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, 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 Uniform Fire Code as adopted by the City of La Quinta. 5. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Applicant shall submit and have approved a detailed landscaping plan for the front yard showing the species, size, location and spacing of all planting materials, including a minimum of two, 15-gallon street trees. The plan shall indicate the irrigation system (if proposed) and the location of the required three (3) outdoor water spigots. All trees and plants shall be maintained in viable condition for the life of the approved use. 6. The Applicant will be required to post a cash bond, performance bond or other financial arranacinent acceptable to the City Attorney and City Engineer with the City Community Development Department for the installation of the required street improvements along Diaz and Temecula,i-ncluding curb, gutter and connecting pavement. The amount of this bond shall be $1,900, which shall be suYmitted to and accepted by the City of La Quinta Coarunity Development Director and City Manager prior to the issuance of a building permit. 7. The heating and cooling mechanical equipment shall be ground mounted as shown on the plan. S. Refuse containers, bottled gas container and air-conditioning unit shall be concealed by fencing or landscaping. 9. Prior to suiinitting the plans to the Building official for plan check, the Applicant shall obtain clearances and/or permits from the following auencies: * Riverside County Health Department * City Fire Marshall 10. The mobilehome shall be installed on a permanent foundation with the base of the mobilehome level with the pad grade. The garage shall be completed prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. t- ITEM NO. __V -'- DATE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING RE: MOTION BY: GOETCHEUS MKAMP KLIMKIEWICZ REILLY THORNBURGH SECOND BY: GOETCHEUS IMKAMP KLIMKIEWICZ RE ILLY THORNBURGH DISCUSSION: ROLL CALL VOTE: CO'•lMISSIONERS: AYE NO ABSTAIN ABSENT PRESENT GOETCHEUS -- - IMKAMP -- - KLIMKIEWICZ - REILLY .- -- "- THORNBURGH ✓ - UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED: YES / NO 025 e P . Y B.� s G�,AtOF MEMORANDUM CITY OF LA QUINTA To: The Honorable Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission From: Sandra Bonner, Associate Planner Date: June 14, 1983 Subject: PLOT PLAN No. 83-020, a Request to Construct a Single -Family House on Avenida Alvarado north of Calle Colima, Bruce Hicks, Applicant. BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS The applicant is requesting approval to construct a house on one lot located along the east side of Avenida Alvarado, fifty feet north of Calle Colima. The applicant has stated that the house will be his home. Siting The siting of the house is consitent with both the zoning and the existing develop- ment in the surrounding area. The applicant proposes a 25 foot front setback, an 18; foot rear setback and two 5 foot sideyard setbacks. The house has a similar appearance of bulk as the adjacent houses. Floor Plan The house will have 1271 square feet with an overall height of approximately 15 feet, both of which are consistent with the zoning. The design is in substantial conformance with the City's adopted standards. The house will have three bedrooms, two full baths and an attached double -car garage with a connecting door into the house. While two of the bedrooms comply with the clear dimensions requirement, the bedroom/den has one dimension of 91, feet. Staff recommends that this roan be brought into compliance. Exterior Design The house will have stucco walls and a peaked roof covered by asphalt shingles. Portions of the eaves are only 16 inches wide, which is below the minimum 18 inch requirement. Staff recommends that the approval be conditioned to require minimum 18 inch wide eaves. Regarding the roofing material, 13 of the 18 houses on the block have tile roofs, 2 have asphalt shingle roofs and three have rock or gravel roofs. In addition, the two houses to the rear or east of the site have tile roofs. The Commission may wish to consider whether the proposed asphalt shingle roof is com- patible with the surrounding development. Additional Items Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant will submit a landscaping plan for approval. Plot Plan No. 83-020 was determined to be exempt from the requirements of CEQA and staff has prepared a Notice Of Exemption. hiu h STAFF RER7RT - PI ANiv NG upIMISSION June 14, 1983 Page Two FINDINGS 1. The proposal is consistent with the zoning. 2. If the house is constructed in compliance with the conditions of approval, it will be in compliance with the City's adopted standards. 3. Based upon the a mission's determination regarding the roofing material, the house's appearane is compatible with the existing surrounding develoFent. 4. Approval of this request will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment. REC'ONT1ENDED MOTION Based upon the above findings, the Commission recomainds Approval of Plot Plan No. 83-020 in accordance with the Exhibits A, B and C and subject to the attached conditions. UG7 y, Page Tnree. This approval is subject to the following conditions: 1. The development of the site shall be in conformance wits theothExhibits A, B and C contained in the file for Plot Plan No. 83-020, amended by the following conditions. 2. The approved plot plan shall be used within two years of the approval date; otherwise, it shall bey null and void and of no effect whatsoever. By "use" is meant the beginning of substantial construction, not including grading, contelmiated 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 Uniform Fire Code as adopted by the City of La Quinta. ing permit, the Applicant shall submit and have 5. Prior to the issuance of a build approved a detailed landscaping plan for the front yard showing the species, size, location and spacing of all planting materials, including a minimum of two, proposed) 15-gallon street trees. The plan shall indicate the irrigation ssystem (if and the location of the required three (3) outdoor water spigo . All trees and olants shall be maintained in viable condition for the life of the approved use. 6. The Applicant will be required to post a cash bond, performance bond or other Financial arrangement acceptable pa the t1ty forAttorney the installation ofCity gthe required the City Coi e'unity Development Department curb, gutter and �nnecting street improvements along Alvarado including pavement. The amount of this bond shall be $1000, which shall be submitted to and accepted by the City of La Quinta Co rnmznitY Development Director and City Manager prior to the issuance of a building permit. 7. The heating and cooling mechanical eauiFanPnt shall be ground mounted as shown on the plan. 8. Refuse containers, bottled gas container and air-conditioning unit shall be concealed by fencing or landscaping. 9. Prior to suYmitting the plans to the Building Official for plan check, the Applicant shall obtain clearances and/or permits from the following agencies: * Riverside County Health Department * City Fire Marshall 10. All roof eaves shall be a minimum depth of 18 inches. 11. All bedrooms shall have minimum ten foot clear dimensions. U28 ITEM NO. `� • C DATE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING RE: MOTION BY: GOETCHEUS KLIMKIEWICZ REILLY THOR�NBURGH EILLY SECOND BY: GOETCHEUS IMKAMP KLIMKIEWICZ R' DISCUSSION: ROLL CALL VOTE: COMMISSIONERS: AYE NO ABSTAIN ABSENT PRESENT GOETCHEUS - IMKAMP -- - KLIMKIEWICZ - REILLY - THORNBURGH - UN ANIPfOUSLY ADOPTED: YES_ NO MEMORANDUM CITY OF LA QUINTA To: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Planning Comrdssion From: Sandra L. Bonner, Associate Planner Date: June 14, 1983 Oq'~ Subject: PLOT PLAN NO. 83 f11iJ; A Request to Construct a Single -Family House on a Lot Located on Avenida Herrera, South of Tecate, Rick Johnson Construction, Applicant. BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS The applicant is requesting approval to construct a single-family house on a single lot located along the west side of Avenida Herrera, 200 feet south of Calle Potrero (see attached locational map). The house will not be the applicant's hone. The house is the same design as a previously approved house of the applicant's which will be constructed adjacent to the north. Siting The siting of the house is consistent with the other homes in the area and is in compliance with the setback requirements. The home will have the same general appearance of size and bulk as the surrounding homes. Floor Plan The proposed house is consistent with the existing zoning and City requirements. It will have 1356 square feet of living area. The design includes three bedrooms with clear dimensions greater than 10 feet, two full bathrooms, and an attached double -car garage with a connecting door into the house. Exterior Design The house will have stucco exterior walls and a peaked roof covered with rock. The eaves will be 24-inches wide, which exceeds the minimum required 18 inches. The height of the house from the ground is approximately 162 feet, which is in accordance with the zoning. This is consistent with existing homes in the area, which include a mixture of architectural styles with wood or stucco siding, and peaked roofs with gravel or rock. Additional Comments A detailed landscaping plan will be required prior to the issuance of a building permit. This plan will indicate the three outdoor water spigots and two trees which are required by the City. STAFF REPORT - PLA =,ING*1-1KISSI0N June 14, 1983 Page Two. Staff has determined that approval of this house will not result in an impact on the environment and that this project is exempt from the requirements of CEQA. A Notice of Exenption has been filed by staff. FINDINGS 1. The request is in compliance with the zoning. 2. The proposed house complies with the City's adopted standards for single-family houses. 3. Approval of the project will not have an adverse environmental impact. iE • - 10 § �� • • Based upon the findings, the Planning Commission recommends approval of Plot Plan No. 83-022 in accordance with the Exhibits A, B and C and subject to the attached conditions. SLB:aj I J 1 STAFF REPORT i. SS I ON June 14, 1983 Page Three. This approval is 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. 83-022, 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 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 Uniform Fire Code as adopted by the City of La Quinta. 5. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Applicant shall submit and have approved a detailed landscaping plan for the front yard showing the species, size, location and spacing of all planting materials, including a minimum of two, 15-gallon street trees. The plan shall indicate the irrigation system (if proposed) and the location of the required three (3) outdoor water spigots. All trees and plants shall be maintained in viable condition for the life of the approved use. 6. The Applicant will be required to post a cash bond, performance bond or other financial arrangement acceptable to the City Attorney and City Engineer with the City Community Development Department for the installation of the required street improvements along Avenida Herrera including curb, gutter and connecting pavement. The amount of this bond shall be $1,000, which shall be sulanitted to and accepted by the City of La Quinta Commmity Development Director and City Manager prior to the issuance of a building permit. 7. The heating and cooling mechanical equipment shall be ground mounted as shown on the plan. 8. Refuse containers, bottled gas container and air-conditioning unit shall be concealed. by fencing or landscaping. 9. Prior to submitting the plans to the Building official for plan check, the Applicant shall obtain clearances and/or permits from the following agencies: * Riverside County Health Department * City Fire Marshall SLB:a34fizi !% /I. ® o TO: Planning Commissioners: Judith Imkamp Patricia Roilly Paul Gnetcheus John Klimkiewicz FROM: P a u 1 and Angela Morway 77-395 Calle nurango May 25, 1983 You are to be commended on standing your ground concerning the placement of walls and fences at the Tuesday. May 24th Planning Commission meeting. We were pleased that our commissioners remained open-minded and 40 responsive to their community firstmost. It is reassuring to have a Planning Commission whose first concern is to their community, and pursue their responsibilities with such a high degree of commendable diligence. Cordially and Respectfully, Paul and Angela tlorway R E C E I V E 0 MAY 2 61983 City of La Quinta P. 0. Box 351 L& Quinta, Ca 92253 MY 30, 1983 RECEIVE D MAY 3 11983 Paaders oiorpoint City of La Quinta She Daily rinm P. 0. Boz Dewar M Indio, Ca 92201 Dear sir: on Tuesday evening, Jun3 Tth, the La Quinta City Council will be considering for approval a 60-unit condominium and housing developmat (sow 2-storey) adjacent to the Desert Club of La gvdmU which is to be developed by the Chairman of the La Quint& Planning Commission. This project seems a bit hurried. Iussdiately before the last meeting of the Planning Commission (MV 24th) the project had its orientation changed to face relocated Avenue 52 rather than Bermudas. A different style of architecture had been decided upon. A different location bad been sot for the structures on the property and the property had a different boundary line. All of those changes were so now that a proper plot plan hadn't been available for the city Engineer to look at prior to the meeting. Sharefore the Planning Comaission approved the project without the approval of the plan by either the city Bneinoer or tho County Road Dzpart=at. significant guantions for the La Quints City Council are: (1) Is this the time for a tiVM ZOE% CHA=? (2) Ds we not still have 100 to 200 Oz80LD small, affordable, " "spocuUtive" houses? (3) Will 60 Condos, soms 2-storey, and of the T50 sq. ft. size, and &11 under the required 1200 sq. ft. size be appropriate on only 15.8 acres? (4) Is a densely -packed condo-ha=a developasat in keeping with the hom3s Dorth of the new Avenue 52? (5) Are "saptie tanks" (our only available sevage disposal system) suitable for such done and concentrated develaPM3nt? (6) Are T50 sq. ft. condos compatible vith vhat is certain to be spacious and ambient hosza on the Fritz Burns Estate property iiatolq to the south of the Desert Club of La Quints? Yours sincerely, Audrey Ostrwsky Tel. ro. 564-4483 (-13� 78-105 CALLE ESTADO - LA OUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 - (619) 564.2246 June 13, 1981 Patricia Reilly P.O. Box 1044 La Quinta, California 92253 Dear Mrs. Reilly: With reference to your letter to the City Council of May 31, 1983, a review of the Rules and Procedures of the Planning Commission and the La Quinta Municipal Code indi- cates that your term of office on the La Quinta Planning Commission will be completed on June 30, 1983. The City Council has directed that applications be distributed for interested persons who may wish to serve on the Planning Commission. The Council appreciates your service to t'.�e City of La Quinta during the past year. very truly yours,, Frank M. Usher City Manager FMU:aj cc: City Council Planning Commission _ N air Ilvc ,��ss l