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1983 07 12 PCPLANNING COMMISSIO!. - CITY 0' LA QUTVTFi A regular meeting to be held at the La Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California July 12, 1983 7:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER A. Flag Salute 2. ROLL CALL 3. OATH OF OFFICE 4. HEARINGS A. Variance 83-001, a request for a variance of the 1,200 square foot minimum dwelling size requiremnt for a lot located on Avenida Rubio, 75 feet south of Calle Madrid; Mary Chapin, Applicant. 1. Report from Principal Planner. 2. Motion for Adoption. B. Proposed Amndment to Municipal Land Use Ordinance No. 348, amending Sections 18.5 and 18.11 regarding minimum size of dwellings in Planned Residential Developments; City initiated. 1. Report from Principal Planner. 2. Motion for Adoption. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of June 14, 1983. 6. BUSINESS A. Review of Plot Plan No. 83-023, a request to construct a single-family house on a lot located on the east side of San Vicente, 60 feet south of Eisenhower Drive; Jack and Kathy Healy, Applicants. 1. Report from Principal Planner. 2. Motion for Adoption. B. Review of Plot Plan No. 83-024, a request to construct a single-fa-nily house on a lot located at the southeast corner of Avenida Diaz and Calle Sinaloa; Joseph and Shirley Carpini, Applicants. 1. Report from Principal Planner. 2. Motion for Adoption. 7. ADJOUR'\J-,v= iw 0 Gv -- ITEM NO. / T DATE d 3 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ,¢ a. , &t-n - MOTION BY: GOETCHEUS SECOND BY: GOETCHEUS DISCUSSION:: ROLL CALL VOTE: COPq,fI S S ION ERS : GOETCHEUS IMKAMP y/ KLIMKIEy CZ ZAkA3 THORNBURGH UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED: IMICAMP KLIMKIEWICZ IMKAMP KLIMKIEWICZ AYE NO ABSTAIN YES ✓ NO REILLY THORNBURGH REILLY THORNBURGH ABSENT PRESENT kZ _ d GJ2 ITEM NO. DATE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING /fly MOTION BY: GOETCHEUS <2�0� KLIMKIEWICZ REILLY THORNBURGH SECOND BY: GOETCHEUS IMKAMP KLIMKIEWICZ REILLY THORNBURGH DISCUSSION: ROLL CALL VOTE: CoP!MISSIONERS: AYE NO ABSTAIN ABSENT PRESENT GOETCHEUS -- IMKAAMP — KLIMKIEWICZ— t1 _ REILLY -- THORNBURGH L11 -- — — IJ?vANIMOUSLY AUOPTF,D: YES NO 1 MEMORANDUM CITY OF LA QUINTA To: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission From: Sandra L. Bonner, Principal Planner Date: July 1.2, 1983 4.4. Subject: VARIANCE NO. 83-001, A Request for a Variance of the Zoning Requiring a Minimum 1,200 Square -Foot Size Dwelling on Property Located on Avenida Rubio South of Calle Madrid; Mary Chapin, Applicant. A variance is used as a mans for modifying property development standards, such as setback and dwelling size requirements, when the strict application of the zoning requirements would deprive a property of privileges enjoyed by similarly zoned property in the area. A variance may be granted by the Planning Commission only if it makes the finding that this loss of privileges is due to special circumstances applicable to the parcel, including size, shape, topography, location and surroundings. A variance cannot be granted where it constitutes the grant of special privileges inconsistent with the limitations which the zoning places on other similarly zoned property in the vicinity of the subject parcel. The Applicant is requesting a variance of the R-1*tt Zone development standard which requires a minimum 1,200 square -foot dwelling size. The special circumstances cited by the Applicant is that construction of the required size house on the lot would result in the removal of a substantial number of existing mature trees and bushes. She states that: removal of vegetation would deprive her of the enjoyment of her property. The variance is also being requested in order to bring an existing_ dwelling on the site into compliance with the zoning. The Applicant recently purchased a 75 by 100 foot lot located along the west side of Avenida Rubio, 75 feet south of Calle Madrid. There is an existing 610 square foot dwelling on the lot. This building was originally a detached garage for the adjacent Morgan/Murray residence, but at some tiro in the past, it was converted into a dwelling. No building permits were issued for this conversion and the dwelling is not in come pliance with the zoning. The dwelling is connected to the water and septic tank systems of the Morgan/Murray residence. DISCUSSION Staff opposes the approval of the variance on the following grounds: First, there is question as to whether the existing landscaping constitutes a valid special circumstance" applicable to the lot which would result in the loss of privileges if the zoning were imposed. The circumstances identified in the ordinance, namely, size, shape, topography, location and surroundings, are all physical characteristics of the lot itself which cannot be altered by the owner. Landscaping can be altered either by lack of maintenance or by removal by the owner. If the STAFF REpORT - Planning Omission July 12, 1983 Page Two. variance were granted on the basis of the landscaping, the City would have no legal means for requiring the Applicant to ,cater and care for the landscaping nor grounds for denying the Applicant the right to remove vegetation to install a pool or other accessory structure. Sec on�dly�other than the Applicant's desire to retain the landscaping and house as afFi_y currently exist, there are no facts presented which would contradict the belief that a house could be designed for the lot which would both preserve the large trees and provide for the relocation of the smaller trees and shrubs. In addition, the above average size of the lot indicates that this may be a viable possibility. La approval of the variance may constitute the grant of special privileges inconsistent with the limitations which the zoning places on other similarly zoned property in the vicinity of the Applicant's parcel. All the lots in the Cove area have the same 1,200 square -foot minimum dwelling size requirement as the subject property. in addition, since the majority of the hones are constructed on single, 50 by 100-foot lots, the dwelling size requirement places a greater limitation on these adjacent smaller lots than on the Applicant's 75 by 100--foot lot. An environmental assessment has been prepared by staff and it has been tentatively determined that the pzoject will not have a significant i,-ract on the environrrent and a negative declaration has been prepared. Findings 1. The strict application of the zoning requirements will not deprive the property of privileges enjoyed by other similarly zoned property in the vicinity. 2. There is no assurance that the "special circumstances", nzffnely, the mature lands- caping, will be maintained or retained in its present state. 3. Approval of the variance would constitute the grant of special privileges inconsistent with the limitations which the zoning places on other similarly zoned property in the vicinity of subject parcel. RECOMMENDED MOTIONS That the Planning Commission deny Variance No. 83-001, based upon the above findings; and adopt the negative declaration for the environmental assessment. L1 i, IJ U l7 ITEM NO. 1114,___ DATE /'/,?- e 7-3- PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING RE: MOTION SECOND BY: BY: GOETCHEUS GOETCHEUS IDiKAMP IMKAMP KLIMKIEWICZ KLIMKIEWICZ REILLY REILLY THORNBURGH THORNBURGH DISCUSSION: ROLL CALL VOTE: COP,-MISSION73RS: AYE NO ABSTAIN ABSENT PRESENT GOETCHEUS IMKAMP KLIMKIEWICZ REILLY THORNBURGH UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED: YES NO 60 ITEM NO. DATE. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING RE: MOTION BY: GOETCHEUS IMKAMP KLIMKIEWICZ REILLY SECOND BY: GOETCHEUS IMKAMP KLIMKIEWICZ DISCUSSION: THORNBURGH THORNBURGH ROLL CALL VOTE: COJNTSSIONERS: AYE NO ABSTAIN ABSENT PRESENT GOETCHEUS -- -- IMKAMP - - KLIMKIEWICZ -- REILLY - THORNBURGH HNA.NIMOUSLY ADOPTED: YES v NO MEMORANDUM CITY OF LA O.UINTA 46 To: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Planning Ccnrussion From: Sandra L. Bonner, Principal Planner Date: July 12, 1983 Subject: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE MUNICIPAL LAND USE ORDINANCE NO. 348 RELATING To MINIMUM DWELLING SIZES FOR PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS. IG A.n'u101U9 4 01 That the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of the proposed ordinance ameiaTent and adoption of the negative declaration based upon the findings contained in this report. MRM- WRO The attached ordinance amendment establishes criteria for the miniTrml dwelling sizes of units within planned residential developments. The amendment will apply to all future planned residential developments located in all residential zones throughout the City. This proposed amendment has been prepared at the request of the City Council and Planning Commission. The reasons for establishing separate requirements for the size of dwellings in planned residential develop eats include the following: ° Unlike a free-standing house, the size of the individual dwellings in a condominium building is not discernible. ° In attached or raw housing, different size units can be located within the same building without appearing incompatible because of their common exterior design. Since a substantial number of condominiums are purchased as second homers, the buyers often desire dwellings smaller than 1,200 square feet. ° The smaller unit size recognizes the demand for one -bedroom dwellings. ° In a planned residential developrent, the construction of smaller units does not adversely affect the property values of adjacent larger dwellings since their size is not discernible and their design is compatible. The adoption of the proposed ordinance amendment will accomplish the following goals: ° The proposed amendment will provide for a wider range of dwelling types and sizes than currently exist in the community, particularly one -bedroom condominiums. STAFF REPORT - Planning Commission July 12, 1983 Page `Itao. ° The proposed ordinance will provide both private developers and city decision makers and staff with clear mininum develognen.t standards for dwellings in planned residential develognents. Additional Oarments An environmental assessment was prepared by staff and it was determined that. the proposed ordinance amendment would have no significant impact on the envirorarent. A negative declaration has been prepared for adoption. RECOI,=ED MOTION Based upon the above findings, the Planning Commission reconmends to the City Council the adoption of the proposed amendment to Sections 1.8.5(5) and 18.11. of the Municipal Land Use Ordinance No. 348; and the adoption of the negative declara- tion prepared for the environmental assessment. ORDINANCE NO. 0 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CITY'S ZONING ORDINANCE BY MODIFYING CERTAIN REGULATIONS THEREIN RELATING TO MINIMUM SIZES OF DWELLING UNITS IN PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS. The city council of the City of La Quinta, California, does ordain as follows: SECTION 1. Riverside County Ordinance No. 348 (which was adopted by reference by this City Council by Ordinance No. 5, operative August 29, 1982) hereby is amended by amending subsection (5) of SECTION 18.5 thereof relating to standards for planned residential developments, and by amend- ing SECTION 18.11 thereof relating to size of dwellings, to read, respectively, as follows: (5) RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES (a) The number of dwelling units in one building shall not exceed two in the R-1 Zone and all other zones that permit planned residential developments as an R-1 use, or eight dwelling units in one building in the R-2 and R-2-A Zones. The number of dwelling units in a building in the R-3 Zone and all other zones that permit planned residential developments as an R-3 use shall not exceed that permitted by the R-3 Zone development standards. Residential buildings shall have a minimum ground floor living area of 1000 square feet. (b) No dwelling unit in a building shall have less than 750 square feet of floor living area, and the total project shall comply with the following minimum requirements: (1) No more than 20% of the total number of dwelling units shall have less than 800 square feet of floor living area; (2) No more than 40% of the total number of dwelling units shall have less than 1,000 square feet of floor living area; (3) The sum of the floor living areas of all dwelling units in the project, if divided by the total number of such units, shall produce an average of not less than 1,000 square feet of interior floor living area per unit. (4) No multi -bedroom dwelling unit shall have less than 900 square feet of floor living area. Qc) Conditions shall be attached to the approval of any planned residential development which will guarantee that at all times during the construction phases of the project, the requirements of subsection (b) above are complied with. r ORDINANCE NO. SECTION 18.11. SIZE OF DWELLINGS. No dwelling shall be constructed unless it has a minimum floor living area of not less than 750 square feet, provided, however, a larger minimum size dwelling may be specifically required in any area of the City by an official zoning plan map pursuant to Section 18.35 of this ordinance or in any planned residential development pursuant to subsection (5) of Section 18.5 of this ordinance. Porches, garages, patios and similar features, whether attached or detached to a dwelling, and common hallways within a building containing more than one dwelling unit, shall not be included when calculating the floor living area. 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 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 ordinance; 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 this day of 1983, by the following vote: ATTEST: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM: zq��t CITY ATTORNEY 0 APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: CITY MANAGER ITEM NO. DATE �� 93 PL�A/NIIING COMMISSION MEETING MOTION B` GOETCHEUS IMKAMP KLIMKIEWICZ REILLY SECOND BY: GOETCHEUS IMKAMP KLIMKIEWICZ REILLY DISCUSSION: ROLL CALL VOTE: COPDIISSIONERS: AYE NO ABSTAIN GOETCHEUS - IMKAMP - KLIMKIEWICZ - REILLY THORNBURGH UN ANIPIOUSLY ADOPTED: YES °' NO THORNBURGH THORNBURGH ABSENT PRESENT M I N U T E S PLANNING COMMISSION - CITS OF LA QUINTA A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California June 14, 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 Pat Reilly to lead the flag salute. 2. ROLL CALL A. Chairman Thornburgh requested the roll call. The Secretary called the roll: Present: Commissioners Reilly, Goetcheus, Klimkiewic$, Imkamp and Chairman Thornburgh Absent: None Also present were City Councilmembers John Henderson, ;Judy Cox, Larry Allen and Fred Wolff; City Manager Frank Usher, Associate Planner Sandra Bonner and Secretary Donna Velotta 3. HEARINGS 4. CONSENT CALENDAR Moved by Commissioner Klimkiewicz, seconded by Commissioner Goetcheus to adopt the Consent Calendar, approving the minutes of May 10, 1983 as submitted. A. The minutes of the regular meeting of May 10, 1983 were approved as submitted. Unanimously adopted. Moved by Commissioner Imkamp, seconded by Commissioner Klimkiewicz to adopt the Consent Cal-endar, approving the minutes of May 24, 1983 as submitted. B. The minutes of the adjourned meeting of May 24, 1983 were approved as submitted. Unanimously adopted. 5. BUSINESS A. Chairman Thornburgh explained the first item under new business to be 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 hen Diazlled andfor the report Temecula; staffs and Marguerite Murphey, Applicants. 1. Associate Planner Bonner explained that this mobile home is "T"-shaped with the front and narrowest end (24-foot wide) facing east towards Avenida Diaz. The Applicant proposed to have a two -car, detached garage with the driveway entering Avenida Diaz. Because of the location of the garage and the shape of the mobile home, the dwelling may have the appearance of size and bulk which is comparable with other homes in the area. Ms. Bonner stated that staff suggests that the Commission consider requiring that the garage be placed adjacent to the mobile home so that the width of the home as viewed from Avenida Diaz will be increased. ;_�� U lr; MINUTES - PLANNING COMMISSIO\ June 14, 1984 Page Two. Ms. Bonner explained that this request is consistent with the zoning, state law and county ordinance which states that mobile homes are permitted in R-1 zones provided that they are compatible on the basis of siding, roofing material and eaves. She explained that this request complies with setback requirements and has approximately 2,015 square feet of living area which exceeds the zoning requirement. The design includes two bedrooms with 10-foot clear dimensions and two full baths. The garage is detached and therefore has no connecting door into the house. Ms. Bonner stated that the Commission must make the finding that the house conforms substantially with the intent of the standards. The mobile home has wood -textured, metal lap siding. The existing homes within the surrounding area have stucco or sheet wood siding. Ms. Bonner explained that the Commission may make the finding that the mobile home's siding is compatible with the surrounding homes, or the Commission may require that the siding be changed to either stucco or real wood. This mobile home has a slightly pitched roof covered with asphalt shingles. "the front and sides have roof eaves which comply with the requirements. However, when the present car- port is :removed, the Applicant will install 18-inch eaves. The rear of the mobile home does not have any eaves presently. The landscape plan shows gravel ground cover with twelve, 40-gallon trees. Commissioner Reilly requested information as to how the mobile home would be secured to its foundation. Associate Planner Bonner replied that there are requirements in this regard as far as the building code is concerned. This part of the installation is overseered by our Building Official. She also stated that the Applicant is adding tie downs as an added feature in securing the home to it foundation. Commissioner Reilly requested to know if this mobile home complies with the seismic regulations in the State of California. Chairman Thornburgh requested this reply from the Applicant. Mr. Thomas Murphey stated that the mobile home was constructed in 1978 in the State of. California. He further added that it does not comply with seismic regulations at present, but that it will when it is fastened to this founda- tion as steel cross members will be added. Commissioner Goetcheus requested to know if any of the neighboring residents voiced their opinions for or against this mobile home being compatible with the neighborhood. Ms. Bonner replied that we do not publish requests four single-family dwellings so the neighbors would have no knowledge of it being installed. She stated we have not received any correspondence with regard to this request. Commissioner Reilly stated that she is increasingly concerned with the fact that trees are being planted that are not indigenous to this area. She stated this concern did not apply to just this application, but to all single-family dwelling applications. Commissioner Reilly feels that the City should compile a list of trees that are not pollen producing, that are drought and heat resistent, etc., and make this list available to persons coming in from out of the area who are not familiar with desert vegetation. 1 1 MI:iUTES - PLANNING COMMISSION June 14, 1983 Page Three. After some discussion, it was agreed that the following conditions be required: 12. The mobile home shall have stucco siding. 13. The mobile home shall have 18-inch eaves. 2. Commissioner Klimkiewicz made a motion to approve Plot Plan No. 83-021 in accordance with exhibits and attached conditions, as amended. Commissioner Reilly seconded the motion. Motion was adopted by a vote of 4 Ayes and 1 Abstaining. B. Chairman Thornburgh explained the next item of business to be 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. He then requested the report from staff. 1. Associate Planner Bonner explained that this proposal is consistent with the zoning. She stated if the house is constructed with the conditions Of approval, it will be in compliance with the City's adopted standards. Further, based upon the Commission's determination regarding roofing material, the house's appearance is compatible with the existing, surrounding development. Approval of this request_ will not have any significant adverse impact on the environment. After a short discussion, the Commission agreed that the Applicant should comply with the requirement to have 10-foot clear dimension in all bedrooms. 2. Commissioner Imkamp made a motion to approve Plot Plan No. 83-020 in accordance with exhibits and subject to attached conditions. Commissioner Reilly seconded the motion. Unanimously adopted. C. Chairman Thornburgh explained the next item under new business was a request to construct a single-family house on the west side of AvenidaHerrera,t200 feet south of Calle Potrero; Rick Johnson Construction, Applicant. hen called for staff's report. 1. Associate Planner Bonner explained that the Applicant had been before the Commission on May 24, 1983 with a request to construct a single-family dwelling which was approved. The present request is the same plan as the one approved with some minor changes. At the prior meeting, the Applicant had requested asphalt shingles be permitted, but the Commission ruled that crush rock would be more compatible to surrounding houses. Ms. Bonner further explained that after speaking to the Applicant: again this date, there is a structural reason for the asphalt shingles and that is the 4 and 12 roof pitch which is not appropriate for crushed rock. For that reason, the Associate Planner requested that perhaps the Commission would reconsider the previous approval and allow the asphalt shingles for the previous request as well as the current one. , MINUTES - PLANNING COMMISSION June 14, 1983 Page Four. After some discussion, it was agreed to add a condition as follows: 10. Roofing material may be asphalt shingle of an earthtone color. 2. Commissioner Imkamp made a motion to approve Plot :Plan No. 83-022 :in accordance with exhibits and attached conditions, as amended. Commissioner Reilly seconded. Commissioner Klimkiewicz wished to state that he felt that being this house and the one approved at the last meeting are of the same plan and are in fact being built on adjacent lots, there should be a condition noted to the effect that the house should not look identical as far as outside appearance. The motion on the floor was passed by a vote of 4 Ayes and 1 Nay. In response to staff's request that the Planning Commission reconsider their condition requesting crushed rock roofing material for Plot Plan No. 83-015, Commissioner Imkamp made a motion to change said condition to allow asphalt shingle of a light, desert -tone color. Commissioner Reilly seconded. Unanimously adopted. At this point, Chairman Thornburgh turned the meeting over to Chairman Pro Tem Imkamp as the remainder of this meeting was a joint discussion between City Council Members present and the Planning Commission with regard to Mr. Thornburgh's Tentative Tract Map No. 19203, Amended No. 2, and other items of concern. One concern of the Councilmembers was the fact that the report regarding this tract map was received by them the "day before" their City Council meeting, which did not give enough time to study this in order to rule on it. In response, the City Manager explained that the reason for this was the time staff had spent on the LAFCO presentation the week before, leaving a very short time to prepare and distribute this report to the City Council. Another concern of Council was that support letters had been omitted from the report submitted to them. In response, the City Manager explained that the first hearing of Planning Commission with regard to this tentative tract map was continued due to the fact that all required items had not as yet been turned in to staff. These items were received by the next Planning Commission hearing. However, these support letters were inadvertently omitted from the report to City Council. A lengthy discussion was held regarding the establishment of an ordinance providing square footage for any condominium development within the City of La Quinta rather than rule on each application individually. Input from both the City Counciland the Planning Commission as to what the ordinance should entail was discussed. City Council -member Judy Cox requested that staff prepare a Procedures Manual explaining exactly what items are required when submitting plans, etc., to the Community Development Department and listing the sequential route that these items must follow from start to finish. She stated that this should be a workable policy wherein if the applicant does 0 MINUTES - PLANNING COMMISS103N June 14, 1983 Page Five. not submit all items to the Department by a certain time, then staff would not accept the application. This policy would, in turn, take some of the burden from staff time. City Councilmember Larry Allen, adding to the above, stated staff should prepare this list to be issued to applicants as a handout when they initially contact the Community Development Department. 6. ADJOURNMENT There being no further items of agenda to come before the Planning Commission, Chairman Pro 'rem Imkamp called for a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Goetcheus made a motion to adjourn to the meeting of July 12, 1984, at 7:00 p.m., in La Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, CA. Seconded by Commissioner Klimkiewicz. Unanimously adopted. Councilmember Larry Allen made a motion to adjourn the City Council meeting.. Councilmember Judy Cox seconded the motion. Unanimously adopted. The regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of La Quints, CA was adjourned at 10:10 p.m., June 14, 1983, at La Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Call.e Estado, La Quinta, CA.. - ITEM NO. DATE �— / e� 3 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MOTION BY: GOETCHEUS IMKAMP KLIMKIEWICZ REILLY SECOND BY: GOETCHEUS IMKAMP KLIMKIEWIC REILLY DISCUSSION: ROLL CALL VOTE: THORNBURGH. THORNBURGH CO`NTSSIONERS: AYE NO ABSTAIN ABSENT PRESENT ✓ GOETCHEUS — JMKANP -- — KLIMKIEWICZ -- REILLY - — THORNBURGH -- NO UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED: YES 022 s MEMORANDUM (D. r' �I CITY OF LA QUINTA s Cry OF �ti To: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Planning Coimussion From: Sandra L. Bonner, Principal Planner Date: July 12, 1983 Subject: PLOT PLAN NO. 83-023, a Request to Construct a Single Family House along San Vicente, South of Eisenhower Drive; Jack and Kathy Healy, Applicants. The Applicant is requesting approval to construct a single family house on a .3-acre lot located on the west side of San Vicente, 60 feet south of Eisenhower Drive. The house will be the Applicant's home. Siting The siting of the house is consistent with the otter homes in the area. Although it will be a larger building than the existing houses, its appearance of size and bulk will be compatible. The setbacks are in conformance with the requirements. Floor Plan The house complies with the R-l* zoning and the City's adopted standards for single- family residences. The living floor area of the dwelling is approximately 2,400 square feet, which exceeds the mini= 1,200 square feet required by the zoning. The house has three bedrooms with clear dimensions exceeding_ ten feet, three: full bathrooms and a triple -car detached garage. Exterior Design The building height is 21 feet high, which is below the max=irTmi 35-foot height limit imposed by the zoning. The building will have white stucco exterior walls and a peaked roof covered with spanish tile. This design is compatible with the surrounding houses which have stucco exteriors and peaked roofs. The width of the roof eaves varies fran three feet to no eave. Staff recamrtnends that the roof eaves be brought into compliance with the City standards. Additional Camonts A detailed landscaping plan will be required prior to the issuance of a building permit. This plan will indicate the three outdoor spigots and two trees which are required by the City. No street improvements will be required as a condition of approval since San Vicente is a private street without curbs and gutters. Staff has determined that this project is exempt from the requirements of CEQA and a Notice of Exertion has been filed. U 2 3 STAFF REpoFc - Planning amaission July 12, 1983 Page Two. Findings 1. The request is consistent with the zoning. 2. The design is in campliance with the City's adopted standards. 3. The proposed house is compatible with the surrounding development. M'XION Based upon the findings, the Planning Coianission recommends approval of Plot Plan No. 83-023 in accordance with the Exhibits A, B and C and subject to the attached conditions. . , �j2/ sr= REpoRT - Planning commission July 12, 1983 Page Three. This approval is subject to the following conditions: 1. The development of the site shall be in conformance with the ad-dbits A, B and C contained in the file for Plot Plan No. 83-023 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 tvxr-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, locaticn 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 la:ation 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 heating and cooling mechanical equipment shall be ground mounted as shown on the plan. 7. Refuse containers, bottled gas container and air-conditioning unit shall be concealed by fencing or landscaping. 8. 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 9. All roof eaves shall be a minimum depth of 18 inches. sLB:dmv ITEM NO. •�' O DATE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MOTION BY: GOETCHEUS IMKAMP KLIMKIEWICZ SECOND BY: GOETCHEUS IMKAMP LIMKIEWICZ REILLY DISCUSSION: ROLL CALL VOTE: THORNBURGH THORNBURGH CO`MISSIONERS: AYE NO ABSTAIN ABSENT PRESENT GOETCHEUS - IMKAMP -- - KLIMKIE1,2.CZ -- - v- REILLY - THORNBURGH v - UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED: YES ✓ NO 1�?1'/''tt1T1�N�pp MEMORANDUM . CITY OF LA QUINTA To: Honorable Chaffnnan and Members of the Planning Commission From: Sandra L. Bonner, Principal Planner Date: July 12, 1983 Subject: PLOT PLAN No. 83-024, A Request to Construct a Single -Family House at the Southeast Corner of Avenida Diaz and Calle Sinaloa; Joseph and Shirley Carpini, Applicants. ANALYSIS The Applicant is requesting approval to construct a single-family house on one lot. The Applicants have stated that the house will be their home. Please note that the exhibits submitted by the Applicant are standardized plans and therefore do not contain all the design features required by the City. The Applicant has been informed of the City's requirements. In addition, the floor plan of the house has been reversed; the windowless wall and the garage will be located on the right rather than the left as shown on the plot plan. Siting The siting of the house is consistent with both the zoning requirements and the existing develoFment in the area. The Applicant proposes a 20-foot front setback and 10-foot rear and sideyard setbacks. The siting is also consistent with the Planning Comni-ssion's stated policy that houses on corner lots shall face on the north -south streets rather than the side street. In addition, the wall with no windows faces southward, which will conserve energy needed to cool the house. Floor Plan The three -bedroom, two -bath house will have 1,216 square feet of living area. The following changes are necessary to bring the house into compliance with the City's adopted standards: • The clear dimensions of bedroons No. 2 and 3 must be increased from 9' 11" to 10'. ° The carport must be changed to an enclosed garage. A pedestrian door must be added on the east side facing the house. The proposed floor plan does not accotm -date an attached garage. Therefore, staff reccrmp-nds that the Planning Commission make the finding that the detached garage conforms with the intent of the adopted standards. Gl". STAFF REPORT -Planning Comnission July 12, 1983 Page TWO. Exterior Design The house will have a combination of stucco and wood siding and a steeply peaked roof covered with asphalt shingles. The proposed house is 16�,,feet high, which is consistent with the zoning. The siding and roofing material is compatible with the surrounding homes which have stucco siding and peaked roofs covered with either asphalt shingles or gravel. The house adjacent to the south has a combination of stucco and wood siding and a peaked roof covered with asphalt shingles. Portions of the roof have no eaves. The conditions of approval contain the require- ment for minimum 18-inch eaves on both the house and garage. Additional Cauments Plot Plan No. 83-024 was determined to be exempt fran the requirements of CEgA and staff has filed a Notice of Exenwtion with the County Clerk. Findings 1. The proposal is consistent with the general plan. 2. The request conforms with the zoning requirements. 3. If constructed in accordance with the conditions of approval, the house will conform with the City's adopted standards for single-family houses. (i1O STAFF REPORT - Planning ConTassion July 12, 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. 83-024, 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 and sideyard adjacent to the street showing the species, size, location and spacing of all planting materials, including a minimum of four, 15-gallon tees. 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 camunity Development Department for the installation of the required street improvements along Calle Sinaloa and Avenida Diaz including curb, gutter and connecting pavement. The amount of this bond shall be $2,830, which shall be submitted to and accepted by the City Attorney and City Council 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 10. All roof eaves shall be a minimum depth of 18 inches. 11. All bedrooms shall have minimum ten -foot clear dimensions. 12. A double -car garage shall be constructed in place of the carport. A pedestrian door shall be provided along the east wall facing the house. h3n ITEM NO, / DATE / /y - �a• �� PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 9m MOTION BY: GOETCHEUS KLIMKIEWICZ REILLY THORNBURGE SECOND BY: GOETCHEUS IMKA.MP KLIMKIEWICZ � THORNBURGH DISCUSSION: ROLL CALL VOTE: CmPMISSIONERS: AYE NO ABSTAIN ABSENT PRESENT GOETCHEUS — IMKAMP — KLIMKIEWICZ — REILLY — THORNBURGH — UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED: YES NO G31