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1983 08 09 PCPLNT',ING CO•MISSICU - CITY OF LA QUINlA A regular meeting to be held at the La Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California August 9, 1983 7:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER A. Flag Salute 2. ROLL CALL 3. HEARINGS A. Proposed Amendaent 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. This hearing is continued from the July 12, 1983 session. 1. Report from Principal Planner. 2. Motion for Adoption. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of July 12, 1983. 5. BUSINESS A. Review of Plot Plan No. 83-025, a request to construct a single-family house on a 60-foot-wide lot located along the west side of Avenida Ramirez, 100 feet south of Calle Ensenada; Desert Affordable Housing, Applicant. 1. Report from Principal Planner. 2. motion for Adoption. B. Review of Plot Plan No. 83-026, a request to construct a single-family house on a 90-foot-wide lot located along the west side of Calle Quito, approximately 500 feet north of Calle Tampico; Desert Affordable Housing, Applicant. 1. Report from Principal Planner. 2. Nation for Adoption. C. Review of Plot Plan No. 83-027, a request to construct a single-family° house on a 60-foot-wide lot located along the east side of Avenida Rurio, 60 feet south of Avenida Nrantezama; Desert Affordable Housing, AppliCnnc- 1. Report from Principal Planner. 2. Nation for Adoption. A=A - PLA],rC i9c cU%Yvssszor August 9, 1983 Page TVc. D. Report from City Manager regarding Flood Control Redevelopment Plan. 1. Resolution for Adoption. ITEM NO DATE g 9 g3 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING RE: v/i11f15 MOTION BY: GOETCHEUS IMKAMP KLIMKIEWICZ .SA<q s SECOND BY: GOETCHEUS IMKAt,IP KLIMKIEWICZ RET6E-Y DISCUSSION: THORNBURGH THORNBURGH ROLL CALL VOTE: CO',IMISSIONERS: AYE NO ABSTAIN ABSENT PRESENT GOETCHEUS . IMKAMP CIAO' KLIMKIEWICZ THORNBURGH— �D UNlvNI*tOUSLY ADOPTED: YES NO / A 4 /I/) r %f/ifi✓�/` V".n�:�.iti Wl_Lr✓✓ (1�f1,%li1,Z� Vi- �f� /-� Fa 0 3 ,q MEMORANDUM CITY OF LA aUINTA OF To: From Date The Honorable Chairman and Mmbers of the Planning Catmission Sandra L. Bonner, Principal Planner August 9, 1983 Subject: PROPOSED AMENDMQPI' TO THE MUNICIPAL LAND USE ORDINANCE NO. 348 Pd:FATING To MINIMUM DWELLING SIZES FOR PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS The attached proposed ordinance amendment establishes criteria for the mini= dwelling size of units within planned residential developments. The amendment will apply to all future proposed residential developments located within all residential zones throughout the City. Consideration of this proposed amenchnent was continued from the July 12, 1983 hearing to allow staff to obtain additional information on the condominium size requirements of other local cities and also information on recently approved condominium projects in the area. This information is presented within this staff report. SUNA'tARY OF CITY ORDINANCES CITIES Number of Bedrooms 1 Indio 500 600 700 800 900 Palm Desert 600 800 1200 La Quinta Desert Hot Springs 750 750 900 900 1150 Rancho Mirage Indian Wells 850 2000 1250 2000 1650 2000 2000 2000 Cathedral City 750 750 750 750 750 The cities of Coachella and Palm Springs have no provisions in their zoning ordinances regarding allowable minimum dwelling size. Both cities rely on the provisions of the Uniform Building Code which address the minimum dimensions for individual roans within a dwelling (e.g., all rooms except the kitchen shall have an area not less than 70 square feet). Indian Wells and Cathedral City have one minimum area requirement for all dwellings irregardless of the number of bedrooms. Four cities (Indio, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage and Desert Hot Springs) have separate standards for detached single-family houses and condominiums or attached multi- family housing. The proposed La Quinta ordinance amendment establishing separate standards for condominiums will be consistent with the approach followed by these other cities. STAFF REPORT - PLANNING COMNIISSION August 9, 1983 Page Two. As shown by the above chart, the proposed minumun dwelling sizes for La Quinta are comparable to those of other local cities. Staff recommends the addition of a section to the proposed ordinance requiring that all bedrooms have minimum ten -foot width and depth dimensions. This would be consistent with the adopted standard for detached single-family houses. None of the other local cities regulate either the percentage of smaller -sized units allowed or the average dwelling size of the total project. Planning staff members of two cities, Rancho Mirage and Palm Springs, expressed interest in this approach. The staff member for Palm Springs expressed some concern that it could be difficult for La Quinta to uphold the proposed percentages (e.g., maximum of 200 of the units below 800 square feet) if challenged by a developer. Staff feels this is a legiti- mate concern and therefore recommends a section be added to the proposed ordinance providing for the City Council to allow an increased percentage of the smaller units within a specific project when certain findings are made (see Section 5(c) of the attached ordinance). This would be consistent with the approach followed by the city of Palm Desert, which provides for the city to increase or decrease the minimum standards if certain findings are made. SUMMARY OF CONDOMINIUM PROTECTS The following is a brief survey of planned residential developments in the area: La Quinta °Isla Mediterranea, M.B. Johnson Company, east side of Washington Street and north of Avenue 48 alignment (proposed) - 694 total units, with the smallest unit being 800 square feet. Only 7 percent (64 units) of the total number of units have less than 1000 square feet. The average dwelling size for the entire project is 1192 square feet. °Desert Club, Avenue 52 and Avenida Bermudas. (Original proposal which was not approved) 60 total units with 30% (16 units) having 758 square feet and the average dwelling size for the entire project equal to 1154 square feet. 'La ouinta Cove Specific Plan, UE Development Corporation and Anden Corporation, (includes La Quinta Hotel and Santa Rosa Cove) 1558 total units with no units less than 1200 square feet. -Laguna de la Paz, M.B. Johnson Company, northwest corner of Washington Street and Eisenhower Drive - 396 total units, with no units smaller than 1200 square feet. Bermuda Dunes -Woodhaven Development, northeast corner of Washington Street and Avenue 42 (recently approved by Riverside County) - Total of 1250 units with the dwelling sizes ranging from 1204 to 1236 square feet. Palm Valley °Sunrise Corporation, north side of Country Club Drive, east of Del Safari Country Club (recently approved by Riverside County) Total of 1330 units, with 60 (84 units) being one -bedroom condominiums with 750-900 square feet, and the remainder being two - bedroom units with sizes ranging from 1300 to 1700 square feet. STAFF REPORT - PLANNING CONiIISSION August 9, 1983 Page Three. Palm Desert °The Ickes, Sunrise Corporation, Country Club Drive east of Cook Street. Total of 915 dwellings, all two -bedroom units with sizes ranging from 1345 to 2754 square feet. Rancho Mirage 'Woodhaven Development, southeast corner of Bob Hope Drive and Frank Sinatra Drive. Total of 270 units with dwelling sizes ranging from 2300 to 3300 square feet. The proposed ordinance amendment is consistent with both the ordinances of other local cities and also construction occurring in the general vicinity. The ordinance will allow the construction of smaller units than currently permitted under many zones in the city while providing design flexibility for the private developer. The proposed standards are also consistent with existing development within La Quinta. An environmental assessment was prepared by staff and it was determined that the proposed ordinance amendment would have no significant impact on the environment. A negative declaration has been prepared for adoption. FINDINGS 1. The proposed amendment will provide for a wider range of dwelling types and sizes than currently exist in the community, particularly one -bedroom condominiums. 2. The proposed ordinance will provide both private developers and city decision makers and staff with clear minimum development standards for dwellings in planned residential developments. 3. The proposed standards are ccnpatible with existing residential development in La Quinta. 4. Approval of the ordinance amendment will not adversely affect the environment. IG e,u'ul�l\I� Yx/YCeJ01 Based upon the above findings, the Planning Commission recarmends to the City Council the adoption of the proposed amendment to Sections 18.5(5) and 18.11 of the Municipal Land Use ordinance No. 348; and the adoption of the negative declaration prepared for the environmental assessment. SLB:dmv R M0051NG I K t=1b VZ> SAI,ES TENDENCIE'S Price flange Over 75r/i of all homes purchased in Riverside were priced under $100,000. The only significant change between this survey quarter and last, is that 5%r, of the sales were units priced below $50,000. whereas in the past few quar- ters there have been virtually no sales in that low price range. As always, there is a tremendous difference in the prices between units sold in Central Riverside and River- side Desert. Only 9% of the units sold in Central Riverside cost more than $100.000. But. in Riverside Desert, 51r�i of the homes sold were priced over $100.000. Sales by Square Footage Bed/Bath There was no meaningful shift from past trends in the model types of homes being sold this quarter. As in the past, Riverside Desert's more expensive, larger homes did not coincide with a larger bed/bath con- figuration. The 2 bed/2 bath models accounted for 49%a of the Desert's sales, while 3 bed/2 bath were more popular (39%) in Central Riverside. T ends fYJ .fcad�,is� )d&I Xj &A,k , SaIWby Price Range Square Footage Only a slight decline in the size of units being sold was noted this quarter, with the bulk of sales coming in the 800 to 1,600 square foot range. As with price, only 197, of Central Riverside's sales were units larger than 1,600 square feet, while in Riverside Desert 36% fell in that range. Sales by Bed/Bath E11 i ORDINANCE NO. �j lu 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 by reference by this City Council by Ordinance 1982) hereby is amended by amending subsection relating to standards for planned residential ing SECTION 18.11 thereof relating to size of respectively, as follows: (5) RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES No. 348 (which was adopted No. 5, operative August 29, (5) of SECTION 18.5 thereof developments, and by amend - dwellings, to read, (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 loss 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. (5) No bedroom shall have less than 10-foot width anC depth dimensions. ORDINANCE NO. (c) 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 n omplied with. JV-(d) The standards may be decreased or increased by the City V Counci�,,based upon: 1. Efficiency of unit design; 2. Usability of the dwelling by the ultimate occupants; 3. Compatibility of the dwelling to the area. 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 the City Council held on this by the following vote: AYES: NOES: iGF.1.11NOW was approved and adopted at a meeting of day of , 1983, ORDINANCE NO. 0 ATTEST: CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY ATTORNEY MAYOR APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: CITY MANAGER ITEM NO. DATE PLAN/N�ING COMMISCSION MEETIINNG z MOTION BY:cGOETCHEU_S - IDtICAMP KLIMKIEWICL RAY THORNBURGH SECOND BY: GOETCHEUS IMKAMP KLIMKIEWICZ R Ir THORNBURGH DISCUSSION: ROLL CALL VOTE: COMMISSIONERS: AYE NO ABSTAIN ABSENT PRESENT GOETCHEUS — IMKAMP — KLIMKIEWICZ REILLY THORNBURGH UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED: YES NO M. I N U T E S PLANNING COMMISSION - CITY OF LA QUINPA /• , A regular meeting 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. Chairman Thornburgh called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. He then called upon Commissioner Imkarp to lead the flag salute. 2. OATH OF OFFICE A. The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Planning ccrrndssioher Juan Salas. 3. ROLL CALL A. Chairman Thornburgh requested the roll call. The Secretary called the roll: Present: Commissioners Salas, Goetcheus, Klimkiewicz, Imkamp and Chairman Thornburgh Absent: None Also present were City Manager Frank Usher, Principal Planner Sandra Bonner and Secretary Donna Velotta 4. HEARINGS A. Chairman Thornburgh introduced the first hearing as Variance No. 83-001, a request for a variance of the 1,200 square foot minimum dwelling size requirement for a lot located on Avenida Rubio, 75 feet south of Calle Madrid; Mary Chapin, Applicant. He then called for the staff report. 1. Principal Planner Sandra Bonner explained to those present that a variance is used as a means 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. She further explained that the Planning conyrission may grant a variance only if it finds that this loss of privileges is due to special cir- cumstances applicable to the parcel, including size, shape, topography, location and surroundings. A variance cannot be granted where it con- stitutes the grant of special privileges inconsistent with the limita- tions which the zoning places on other similarly zoned property in the vicinity of the subject parcel. Ms. Bonner explained that the Applicant is requesting a variance of the R-1*++ Zone developirent 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 mature vegetation. The removal of i;lti ® q1 MINUIFwS - PLANNING COMMISSION Page Two. this 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 Principal Planner explained that the Applicant recently purchased a 75 x 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 Mrgan/Murray residence, but at sane time in the past, it was converted into a dwelling. No building permits were issued for this conversion and the dwelling is not in compliance with the zoning. The dwelling is connected to the water and septic tank systems of the Morgan/M rray residence. Ms Bonner went on to state that staff opposes the approval of this Variance because of the following: 1. There is a 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. I£ the variance was granted on the basis of the landscaping, the City would have no legal means for requiring the Applicant to water and care for the landscaping nor grounds for denying the Applicant the right to remove vegetation to install a pool or other accessory structure. 2. other than the Applicant's desire to retain the landscaping and house as they 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. 3. Lastly, 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 minimun dwelling size requirement as the subject property. In addition, since the majority of the hums are constructed on single, 50 x 100 foot lots, the dwelling size requirement places a greater limitation on these adjacent smaller lots than on the Applicant's 75 x 100 foot lot. Ms. Bonner stated that an environmental assessment has been prepared by staff and it has been tentatively determined that the project will not have a significant impact on the environment and a negative declaration has been prepared. staff is therefore reconvy-nding that the Planning Commission deny Variance No. 83-001, used on the above findings and adopt the nega- tive declaration for the environmental assessment. G 1`. MIN MS - PLANNING CC"41SSION July 12, 1983 Page Three. Chairman Thornburgh opened the hearing for public ccnTnent. He called upon the Applicant for her statement. Mary Chapin, 54-273 Avenida R.Ibio, La Quinta, Applicant. Mrs. Chapin stated that she dial not look upon the vegetation in question as just landscaping, but felt it was of historical value. She noted that the palm trees were about 50 years old and were date bearing. Mrs. Chapin stated she bought the property because of the trees and not because of the building, as it really isn't worth much. She feels that the property gives a very unique setting. Because of these facts, Mrs. Chapin stated that we needn't worry that she would destroy or reprove any of the vegetation. She felt that she was not depriving or disturbing the neighbors in any way. Mrs. Chapin further stated that in her lifetime she has lived in many different places and in many different ways and one thing she learned is that the quality of life is what is important, not the square footage. She stated she realizes that she must conform and she wants to do so. She wants to help with the Planning Commission's aims for this corcmmity. Audrey Marshman, 53-955 Avenida Velasco, La Quinta, stated she is opposed to the approval of this variance. She stated that she is absolutely appalled at the idea of the Commission even considering a variance for a garage. She felt that we would be opening a can of worms allowing one person to get away with this. Pretty soon others would cane in with similar requests. As there were no other public comments, Chairman Thornburgh closed the public hearing. Chairman Thornburgh asked staff if the subject house meets code. Principal Planner Sandra Bonner stated that the house has not had a special inspection so we don't know. Chairman Thornburgh asked if septic, water service, etc., were attached to the main house. Ms. Bonner stated that it was. Commissioner Goetcheus asked if the septic tank was on Mrs. Chapin's property. Ms. Bonner stated that we do not know. The seller, Mrs. Morgan, is out of state and we haven't had a chance to talk with her. Chairman Thornburgh stated that this property involves 1, lots and asked if a title report had ever been issued on them. MINUTES - PUNNING CaAIISSION July 12, 1983 Page Four. Ms. Bonner stated that she looked at the Applicant's title this date. She noted that it was unusual in that the grand deed is for her lot and the next 50-foot lot. Then, what Mrs. Chapin did was cede back a portion of one lot to the seller. Ms. Bonner called the title conpany and informed then that the house was built on the property line and generally in the county once you build on a property line, it ceases to exist. The person she spoke to at the title company stated that this was what the title report was for and Mrs. Morgan, who had drawn up the grant deed, was a Real Estate License Broker and wouldn't go into it any further. Ms. Bonner stated that it is an illegal land division. Chairman Thornburgh asked the Applicant how long ago she had purchased the property. Mrs. Chapin stated she purchased the property in April, 1983. She further stated that the "ceding" was done on official forms. Ms. Bonner stated that the "ceding" did not go through the title company. The legal sale shows that Mrs. Chapin owns two lots - that she had the grant deed for them. Chairman Thornburgh stated that he felt if the Commission even "attempted" to approve this request, they would get entangled in a big legal mess. He further stated he felt the sale was illegal and that the house is illegal. What the Commission would be doing is agreeing that everything illegal would be okay as far as the City is concerned which means problems. Convassioner Imkamp stated that she would very much like to help Mrs. Chapin in her predicament, but it seems that the whole thing has a lot of loose ends which should be cleared up first. Canuissioner Imkamp wondered if there was any way this could be continued to a later date wherein the legality of it all could be rectified and then the Planning Commission could take another look at the request. Commissioner Klimkiewicz felt that the comission could not rule on this request due to the legalities, so there would be no reason for continuance. Chairman Thornburgh felt that the best course of action for the Appli- cant, rather than going through the Planning Conmi-ssion, would be to file a legal suit against the person who sold the property to her. Mrs. Chapin, the Applicant, stated that the building she lives in has been existing for some time and this is a situation that she came into in good faith and with the understanding what she wanted to do. Chairman Thornburgh stated that the Commission was not considering the building as a garage, but as a house, even though it is a little on the illegal side. Mrs. Chapin further stated that she wanted a small house, that she had just moved out of a large house and spent her money here. She felt that she didn't want to spend money on something she did not want or need by adding 600 square feet to this existing structure. 1'I, MINUTES - PLANNING Oat IISSION July 12, 1983 Page Five. Chairman Thornburgh explained that if she conformed to the footage requirement, she wouldn't need the Commission. Mrs. Chapin stated that she is, however, asking for a variance and understood that if the lot was unique, she could apply for a variance and she noted that she would still like to apply for a variance after all the other things were straightened out because if she had to add new construction, she would have to take out trees which was the reason she bought the property in the first place and if she had to do that, there would be no reason for her to be there. She stated she would ask Mrs. Morgan to buy the property back or something and find another place to go. City Manager Frank Usher stated to Mrs. Chapin that she may have to use that as a recourse due to the fact that the law requires that certain findings be made in order to approve a variance. In this particular case, findings for approval do not exist. There is enough room on the lot to comply with the square footage requirements. Therefore, you would not be able to meet the requirements for a variance later on any more than you can at this hearing. Actually, the former owner did not have the right to sell you this property with the idea that this was a legal home. Chairman Thornburgh stated that the Commission is sorry that this thing happened, but thinks that the person who sold the property to Mrs. Chapin has created this problem for her and the City. He noted that one of the things the City is trying to do is create larger hares in the Cove area. He suggested that she contact a real estate attorney. Principal Planner Sandra Bonner stated that there has been a change in state law with regard to "Granny Flats" where in certain instances, a Conditional Use Permit can be granted for a separate dwelling on a lot. In this case, if the lots were repurchased by Mrs. Morgan, Mrs. Chapin could get a long-term lease and retain the smaller house and all the landscaping. This state law technically went into effect on July 1, 1983 and after receiving our first application, we have 120 days to either go along with the state law or adopt our own. There being no further discussion, Chairman Thornburgh called for a motion. Commissioner ImkaTrp made a motion to deny the request for Variance No. 83-001 based on findings noted above. Motion seconded by Commissioner Klimkiewicz. Unanimously adopted. At this point, the meeting was turned over to Chairman Pro Tem Judy Imkamp due to the fact that Chairman Thornburgh had a conflict of interest regarding the next item on the agenda. B. City Manager Frank Usher introduced the next hearing as a proposed amend- ment 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. MINUTES - PLANNA COMMISSION July 12, 1983 Page Six. City Manager Usher explained that this ordinance establishes minimm= dwelling unit sizes for Planned Residential Developments (condominiums, townhomes.,• etc.). It also establishes maximum percentages relative to small units in any given development. It does establish that no more than 20% of the total mm-ber of dwelling units shall have less than 800 square feet in floor living area; no more than 40% of the total number of dwelling units shall have less than 1,000 square feet of floor living area and it also requires that the average floor living area of all units in any given development shall not be less than 1,000 square feet. Mr. Usher stated that staff feels this is an ordinance that will be useable for condominium developments and will not be, in any way, detrimental to the community. Chairman Pro Tem Imkammp opened the hearing to any public comment. James Rea, 53-805 Avenida Alvarado, La Quinta - wanted to know if the ordinance pertained to R-1 zones only. Joe Connors, 77-545 Calle Arroba, La Quinta - wondered if the City, making this ordinance change on their own, would not be losing money. As there was no further public comment, Chairman Pro Tem Imkamp closed the public hearing. After a short discussion among the Planning Commissioners and staff, Commissioner Klimkiewicz made a motion to continue this item to the meeting of August 9, 1983, in order that staff may do further research of other communities and developers to ascertain if the figures in our proposed ordinance change were consistent with others and with the needs of our ccmemunity. Commissioner Juan Salas seconded the motion. Unanimously adopted. Chairman Pro Tem Judy Imkamp turned the meeting back to Chairman Thornburgh. Moved by Commissioner Goetcheus, seconded by Commissioner Imkamp to adopt the consent calendar, approving the minutes of June 14, 1983 as submitted. A. The minutes of the regular meeting of June 14, 1983 were approved as submitted. Unanimously adopted. 6. BUSINESS A. Chairman Thornburgh introduced the first item of business as 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. He then called for the report from staff. '_.j G 61 MINUTES - PLANNING COMIISSION July 12, 1963 Page Seven. 1. Principal Planner Bonner explained that the request for this single- family house is consistent with the zoning and it is compatible with the surrounding development. As far as the design is concerned, all is in compliance with the City's adopted standards except the width of the eaves which vary from 3 feet to none. Therefore, staff is reco Tending that the roof eaves be brought into compliance with the City's requirements for 18-inch eaves. Ms. Bonner further explained that no street improvements will be required as a condition of approval since San Vicente is a private street without curbs and gutters. Chairman Thornburg then called for any comments from the Applicant. The Applicant not being present, he then called for covae nt from the Commissioners. There being none, he called for a motion. 2. Commissioner Imkamp made a motion to approve Plot Plan No. 83-023 in accordance with the Exhibits A, B and C and subject to the attached conditions. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Klimkiewicz. Unanimously adopted. B. chairman Thornburgh introduced the next item of business as a review of Plot Plan No. 83-024, a request to construct a single-family house on a lot located at the southeast corner of Avenida Diaz and Calle Sinaloa; Joseph and Shirley Carpini, Applicants. He then called for the staff report. 1. Ms. Bonner explained that the request for this single-family house is consistent with the general plan and zoning requirements. With re- gard to the floor plan, the following changes are necessary to bring the house into compliance with the City's adopted standards: • The clear dimensions of bedrooms #2 and #3 must be increased from 9111" to 10'. • The carport must be changed to an enclosed garage and a pedestrian door must be added on the east side facing the house. The proposed floor plan does not acconodate an attached garage. Therefore, staff recoianends that the Planning Comnission make the finding that the detached garage conforms with the intent of the adopted standards. Ms. Bonner further advised the Crnmission that the floor plan of the house has been reversed from that of the plan presented. Chairman Thornburgh then called for any comments from the Applicant. Joseph Carpini, 406 Del Monte West, Fullerton, CA - The Applicant indicated to the Planning Commission that he had changed the site of his water heater from the original plan. He pointed out the new location on the plans. The Commission advised Mr. Carpini that he could not have the water heater within the setback area as he indicated. They advised him to discuss this matter with the building department. As there was no further comment, Chairman Thornburgh called for a motion. -U 6 MINUTES - PLANNING CO%M4ISSION July 12, 1983 Page Eight. 2. Commissioner Juan Salas made a motion to approve Plot Plan No. 83-024 in accordance with the EKhibits A, B and C and subject to the attached conditions of approval. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Klimkiewicz. Unanimously adopted. Chairman Thornburgh brought up the question to the Ocumissioners of electing a new Chairman, as his term would be up next month. City Manager Frank Usher stated that the Commission could vote for a new Chairman at this meeting or they could wait until the August meeting. Chairman Thornburgh stated that he thought a new Chairman was to be elected after June 30th. He then asked the Commissioners if they would like to vote on a new Chairman at this meeting. They agreed that they would. City Clerk Frank Usher opened the office of Chairman of the Planning Commission for nominations. Coandssioner Judy ImkaiTp and Commissioner John Klimkiewicz both nominated them- selves for the office of Chairman. City Clerk Usher asked if there were any further nominations and as there were none, he closed the nominations for office of Chairman of the Planning Commission. The City Clerk then called for a vote of the Connissioners in favor of Commissioner Judy Imkamp for the office of Chairman. By a show of hands, there was one (1) aye in favor of Commissioner Imkamp and one (1) abstention. The City Clerk then called for a vote of the Commissioners in favor of Commissioner John Klimkiewicz for the office of Chairman. By a show of hands, there were three (3) ayes in favor of Commissioner Klimkiewicz and one (1) abstention. City Clerk Frank Usher announced that Commissioner John Klimkiewicz would be the new Planning Commission Chairman for the following year by a majority vote. The City Clerk then opened nominations for the office of Chairman Pro Tem. Commissioner Paul Goetcheus nominated Commissioner Judy Imkamp to retain the office of Chairman Pro Tan which she now holds. The City Clerk then asked if there were any further nominations and as there were none, he closed the nominations for office of Chairman Pro Tem of the Planning Commission. City Clerk Usher called for a vote of the Commissioners in favor of Commissioner Imkamp retaining the office of Chairman Pro Tem. By a show of hands, there were three (3) ayes and one (1) abstention. City Clerk Frank Usher announced that Commissioner Judy Imkamp would retain the office of Chairman Pro Tem that she now holds for the following year by a majority vote. MINUTES - PLANNING COMMISSION July 12, 1983 Page Nine. 7. ADJOURZIENT There being no further items of agenda to come before the Commission, Chairman Thornburgh called for a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Imkamp made a motion to adjourn to the meeting of August 9, 1983, at 7:00 p.m., in La Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, CA. Seconded by Cacmissioner Salas. Unanimously adopted. The regular meeting of the Planning Ccrrndssion of the City of La Quinta, CA was adjourned at 8:30 p.m., July 12, 1983, at La Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, CA. ITEM NO. A DATE 9' 8 3 ttnn// ,(//►D - PLcANNN_ING COMMISSION MEEETTING 5 Slot 419 sa cA S MOTION BY: GOETCHEUS IMKAMP KLIMKIEWICZ RTii� ( THORNBURGH SA% 5 SECOND BY: GOETCHEUS II KLIMKIEWICZ �Y THORNBURGH DISCUSSION: ROLL CALL VOTE: COI•DIISSTONERS: AYE NO ABSTAIN ABSENT PRESENT GOETCHEUS — IMKAMP — KLIMKIEWICZ REILLY THORNBURGH — UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED: YES NO C�1 MEMORANDUM CITY OF LA QUINTA To: The Honorable Chairman and Mmbers of the Planning Commission From: Sandra L. Bonner, Principal Planner 6. A. Date: August 9, 1983 Subject: PLOT PLAN NO. 83-025, A Request to Construct a Single -Family House Along the West Side of Avenida Ramirez, South of Calle Ensenada; Desert Affordable Housing, Applicant The Applicant is requesting approval to construct a single-family house on a 60-foot-wide lot located along the west side of Avenida Ramirez, 100 feet south of Calle Ensenada (see attached map). The Applicant has stated that the house has been presold (sold prior to construction). The Applicant is currently requesting approval for two other single-family houses in the City, both of which are also presold. Siting The siting of the house is consistent with the existing houses in the area. The setbacks are in compliance with the requirements. Design of Structure The floor plan is consistent with the City's adopted standards for single-family houses. The how has 1,202 square feet of living area, three bedrooms having minimum ten -foot clear dimensions, two full bathroons and an attached double -car garage with a connecting door into the house. Concerning the exterior of the house, the overall height of the building is 14, feet, which is consistent with the zoning. The house will have stucco exterior walls and a 5 and 12 pitched roof covered with asphalt composite shingles. This design is compatible with the surrounding homes which have stucco exteriors and peaked roofs with gravel. The width of the roof eaves varies from 8 inches to 18 inches. Staff recommends that the roof eaves be increased to a minimum 18 inches in accordance with the City standards. Additional Cow is 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. Staff has determined that this project is exempt from the requirements of CEQA and a Notice of Exemption has been filed. c2a STAFF REPORT - Planning Commission August 9, 1983 Page Two. Findings 1. The request is consistent with the zoning. 2. The design is in caTpliance with the City's adopted standards. 3. The proposed house is compatible with the surrounding development. RECODA7QVDED MOTION Based upon the findings, the Planning Commission reccmTends approval of Plot Plan No. 83-025 in accordance with the Exhibits A, B and C and subject to the attached conditions. SLB:dmv C,23, 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. 83-025 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 Departrent. 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 Caumi7ity Development Department for the installation of the required street improvements along Avenida Ramirez, including concrete curb, gutter and connecting pavement. The amrount of this bond shall be $1,200 which shall be submitted to and accepted by the City of La Quinta Comrfmnity 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. All roof eaves shall be a minimum depth of 18 inches. 10. 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J DATE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MOTION BY: GOETCHEUS IAfKAMP KLIMKIEWICZ ETYdvi' SECOND BY: GOETCHEUS IMKAPMP KLIMKIEWICZ R�9,1,u-x DISCUSSION: ROLL CALL VOTE: COi•2,IISSIONERS: AYE GOETCHEUS — IMKAMP KLIMKIEWICZ REILLY THORNBURGH UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED: YES NO ABSTAIN ABSENT NO THO�RNBURGH THORNBURGH PRESENT MEMORANDUM CITY OF LA QUINTA s 8. To: The Honorable Chairman and Maabers of the Planning Commission From: Sandra L. Bonner, Principal Planner Date: August 9, 1983 Subject: PLOT PLAN NO. 83-026, A Request to Construct a Single -Family House Along Calle Quito North of Calle Tampico; Desert Affordable Housing, Applicant The Applicant is requesting approval to construct a single-family house on a 90-foot- wide lot located along the west side of Calle Quito, approximately 500 feet north of Calle Tampico (see attached map). The Applicant has stated that the house has been presold (sold by the builder prior to construction). The Applicant has also submitted requests for two additional houses in the City, both of which are also presold. _ Siting The siting or location of the house on the lot is consistent with both the existing development in the area and the zoning requirements. The house will have a 20-foot front setback, 12-foot sideyard setbacks and a 115-foot rear yard setback. Design of Structure The floor plan is consistent with the city's adopted standards for single-family houses. The home has 1,201 square feet of livable area, three bedrooms with minimum ten -foot clear dimensions, two full bathrooms and an attached double -car garage with a connecting door into the house. concerning the exterior of the house, the overall height of the building is 141, feet, which is below the maximum 35-foot height limit of the R-1 zone. The house will have stucco exterior walls and a 5 and 12 pitched roof covered with asphalt composite shingles. This design is compatible with the surrounding homes which have stucco exterior and similarly peaked roofs. The majority of the homes have tile roofs, with a scull number having rock or asphalt shingle roofs. The width of the roof eaves varies from 16 inches to 36 inches. Staff recommends that all the roof eaves be a minimum of 18 inches in accordance with the adopted standards. Additional Comments 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, 15-gallon trees which are required by the City. C2 l STAFF REPORT - PLANNING CCTTIIISSION August 9, 1983 Page Two. The City Fire Marshall has determined that the water fire flow is less than the 500 gallons per minute required by the La Quinta Municipal Code for all new residential developments with less than five dwellings. The Fire Marshall has conditioned con- struction of the dwelling to require the developer to install an automatic fire sprinkler system. Staff has determined that this project is exeiTpt from the requirements of CEQA and a Notice of Exemption has been filed. Findings 1. The request is consistent with the zoning. 2. If the house is constructed in accordance with the conditions of approval, the design will be in compliance with the City's adopted standards. 3. The proposed house is compatible with the surrounding development. RECCMMINDED MOTION Based upon the findings, the Planning Commission recommends approval of Plot Plan No. 83-026 in accordance with Exhibits A, B and C and subject to the attached conditions. SLB:dmv 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. 83-026, 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 Certificate of Occupancy, the Applicant shall submit and have approved a detailed landscape plan for the front yard showing the species, size, location and spacing of all planting materials, including a minimum of two, 15-gallon street trees. The plan shall indicate the irrigation system 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 Conaramity Development Department for the installation of the required street improvements along Calle Quito, including curb, gutter and connecting pavement. The amount of this bond shall be $1,800, which shall be submitted to and accepted by the City of La Quinta Cotmunity Development Director and City Manager prior to the issuance of a building permit. 7. The heating and cooling mechanical equipment shall be ground mounted. 8. Refuse containers and bottled gas containers shall be concealed by fencing or landscaping. 9. All roof eaves shall be a minin m width of 18 inches. 10. The Applicant shall obtain clearances and/or permits from the following agencies: ° City Engineer/Public Works ° Riverside County Health Department ° City Fire Marshall ° Convunity Development Department " Alz— s c C. T 66 5 . R. 7 E. I, �I 1 1 ilz. 91 III I b l jo 0-710 47 h� I� 4- C� I \! CID a OP.47 to ela, I�tcx 14�z� Rl �O4<00 �— ���.. � 43 I U �e 65 \� 56 OJ2Ac1 \ II e e in_a2 075 / 45 �1� 44 64 y J 7 '2 V 79 074 \ / Se \�— l�%� �o 93 5 c4 63 — �— R o �.I 5-9 t ° — ♦ ; _ ti B3 / ° t� � Bs_ 07 i I I e 60 h /22 0 i.. 3c i ee ae n — A 6 EN/17� 8 3 - 026 ® 0 ITEM NO DATE 4e-. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING RE: iO.Qe- S3 - o 2,7 i .n 1 n On n .i n ./ MOTION BY: GOETCHEUS I KLIMKIEWICZ , �.rIL'--' THORNBURGH SECOND BY: GOETCHEUS IMKAMP KLIMKIEWICZ aB141jYY — THORNBURGH' DISCUSSION: ROLL CALL VOTE: C01•IIMTSSIONERS: AYE NO ABSTAIN ABSENT PRESENT GOETCHEUS — - IMKAMP — KLIMKIEWICZ .— REILLY .— THORNBURGH UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED: YES NO 04 s �cn • m-- �y4r. S OF MEMORANDUM CITY OF LA O.UINTA To: The Honorable Chairman and Members of the Planning Ccnrdssion From: Sandra L. Bonner, Principal Planner 5.(2. Date: August 9, 1983 Subject: PLOT PLAN NO. 83-027, A Request to Construct a Single -Family House Along Avenida Rubio South of Avenida Montezuma; Desert Affordable Housing, Applicant BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS The Applicant is requesting approval to construct a single-family house on a 60- foot-wide lot located along the east side of Avenida Rubio, 60 feet south of Avenida Montezuma (see attached map). The Applicant has stated that the house has been presold (sold by the builder prior to construction). The Applicant has also sub- mitted requests for two additional houses in the City, both of which are also presold. Siting The siting or location of the house on the lot is consistent with both the existing developulents in the area and the zoning requirements. The house will have a 20-foot front yard, 8-foot side yards and a 30-foot rear yard setback. Design of the Structure The floor plan is consistent with the City's adopted standards for single-family houses. The home has 1,202 square feet of livable area, three bedrooms with minimum 10-foot clear dimensions, two full bathrooms and an attached double -car garage with a connecting door into the house. Concerning the exterior of the house, the overall height of the building is 10, feet which is below the maximum height limit of 17 feet. The house will have stucco exterior walls and a 5 and 12 pitched roof covered with asphalt composite shingles. This design is compatible with the nearby homes which have stucco exteriors and similarly peaked roofs. The majority of the surrounding homes have gravel covered roofs. One minor concern of staff is that a portion of the house's roof eaves are only 16 inches, which is below the miniu= 18 inches required by the City. Staff recommends that this approval be conditioned to require the minimum 18-inch eaves. Additional Comments 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, 15-gallon trees which are required by the City. Staff has determined that this project is exempt from the requirements of CEQA and a Notice of Exemption has been filed. 12 STAFF REPORT - PLJAMING COMMISSION August 9, 1983 Page TWO. Findings 1. The request is consistent with the zoning. 2. If the house is constructed in accordance with the conditions of approval, the design will be in compliance with the City's adopted standards. 3. The proposed house is conpatible with the surrounding develogrent. RECOMKENDED MOTION Based upon the findings, the Planning Commission recommends approval of Plot Plan No. 83-027 in accordance with the Exhibits A, B and C and subject to the attached conditions. THIS APPROVAL IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITI(YNS: 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. 83-027, 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 Certificate of Occupancy, the Applicant shall submit and have approved a detailed landscape plan for the front yard showing the species, size, location and spacing of all planting materials, including a minimum of two, 15-gallon street trees. The plan shall indicate the irriga- tion system 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 Rubio, including curb, gutter and connecting pavement. The amount of this bond shall be $1,200, which shall be submitted to and accepted by the City of La Quinta Community Development Director and City Manager prior to the issuance of a building permit. 7. The heating and cooling mechanical equiFn ent shall be ground mounted. 8. Refuse containers and bottled gas containers shall be concealed by fencing or landscaping. 9. The roof eaves shall extend a minimum of 18 inches. 10. The Applicant shall obtain clearances and/or permits from the following agencies: ° City Engineer/Public Works • Riverside County Health Department • City Fire Marshall ° Community Development Department SLB:dmv P/ / N 1 % C['`yyr` F li I. L' JL a. '� �C'.W �.13. / Lv N vs // /2 "I o a 0 �J ,a� /uo I 2 PP S3-/c�2} � l /3 v /22,--� � e m © U 0/ /7 5 e F e 4 N 1YCA L L E hl pP B 'J j5" 2 s q) I /6 4 lkI I J 124 - 0 /9 7 J & I I 5�,.. __ _ ✓AL0.- -le Lo OP/in10 No. 2 MS 18155-56 O ��� is; 23_bZ7- ie L o Guinlo ,No. 5 w!B 18167 - ITEM NO. O s DATE a 8 3L PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MOTION BY: GOETCHEUS IMKAMP KLIMKIEWICZ - THORNBURGH/ SECOND BY: GOETCHEUS IMKAMP KLIMKIEWICZ A1.A5 _ THORNBURGH DISCUSSION: �% l�U e�.� f n / I � ' 11— ROLL CALL VOTE: CO"SIISSIONERS: AYE GOETCHEUS IMKAMP KLIMKIEWICZ REILLY THORNBURGH UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED YES NO ABSTAIN NO ABSENT PRESENT 0 El d/� MEMORANDUM CITY OF LA QUINTA S ID To: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission From: Frank M. Usher, City Manager Date: August 5, 1983 Subject: Flood Control Redevelopment Plan The accompanying resolution selects and designates a project area and approves the Preliminary Plan for Redevelopment. The proposed area has been identified by the Coachella Valley water District as the portion of the City of La Quinta and neighboring unincorporated area which is subject to severe flood hazard. At the Planning Commission meeting I will display photographs of past flooding in the proposed redevelopment project area which demonstrate a need for permanent flood control measures. The purpose of the Redevelopment Plan is to provide for flood control improvements and the elimination of blight which consists of the present flood hazards. The result of the flood control improvements will be increased safety to life and property, improved value of property within the proposed project area and removal of flood hazards which prevent development of property. Another significant item in the Plan is that the power of imminent domain will not and shall not be used to assemble residential property for sale or disposition to private developers. The necessary flood control improvements will be financed through the sale of bonds which will be supported by tax increment growth in the project area. This is the growth in property tax which results from new development. It does not involve any additional tax or assessment. Adoption of the accompanying resolution is respectfully recommended. 0 RESOLUTION NO. P.C. 83-4 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA SELECTING THE LA QUINTA RE- DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA AND APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAN FORMULATED FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE PROJECT AREA WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, by Resolution No. 83-041, on July 19, 1983, designated a Redevelopment Survey Area for redevelopment study purposes and requested the Riverside County Board of Supervisors to designate and authorize the City undertake redevelopment of unincorporated territory within the Survey Area; and WHEREAS, the California Community Redevelopment Law (Health and Safety Code Section 33000 et seq.) provides for the Planning Commission to select a redevelopment project area from within the boundaries of a survey area, and to formulate a preliminary plan for the redevelopment of the selected project area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, as follows: 1. The Planning Commission hereby selects and designates as the Project Area for the La Quinta Redevelopment Project that area within the Redevelopment Survey Area shown on the "Project Area Map", attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated by reference herein. In the event that it is necessary for clarification purposes to make minor, technical changes to the boundaries described in Exhibit B, the Planning Commission hereby finds and determines that any such minor, technical change for clarification purposes does not materially affect the boundaries selected and designated hereby. 2. The Planning Commission hereby approves the "Preliminary Plan for the La Quinta Redevelopment Project" in the form attached hereto as Exhibit C and incorporated by reference herein. 3. The Chairman of the Planning Commission is hereby authorized and directed to submit the Preliminary Plan to the La Quinta Redevelopment Agency for the preparation of an official re- development plan for the project. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS day of , 1983, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: _ C3� RESOLUTION NO. P.C. 83-4 Page Two. ATTEST: CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY ATTORNEY CHi1 APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: CITY MANAGER G33' '• ____�_ REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA BOUNDARY a e t O F r .... ,.,® : 4 kE I • L I e s F; a: 5Y FE' i n n u. r LA I'QUINTA REDEVEL®PMENT J EXHIBIT E PROJECT AREA "s�D CfTY OF LA OUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY __� _ J rp July 27, 1983 EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA City of La Quinta Redevelopment Agency Being a portion of Section 36, Township 5 South, Range 6 East, S.B.M.; all of Sections 1, 12, 13, 24 and 25, Township 6 South, Range 6 East, S.B.M. and a portion of Sections 6, 9, 21, 22 and all of Sections 5, 7, 8, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 29 and 30, Township 6 South, Range 7 East, S.B.M., described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of Section 5, Township 6 South, Range 7 East, S.B.M.; Thence SOUTH along the East line of Section 5, Township 6 South, Range 7 East, S.B.M. to the Southeast corner of said Section 5; Thence Southeasterly along the centerline of Jefferson Street as shown on Map 786-W, Official Records of the Surveyor, County of Riverside, California, to the Northwest corner of Section 16, Township 6 South, Range 7 East, S.H.M.; Thence EAST along the North line of said Section 16 to the Northeast corner thereof; Thence SOUTH along the East line of said Section 16 to the southeast corner thereof, said corner also being the Northwest corner of Section 22, Township 6 South, Range 7 East, S.B.M.; Thence EAST along the North line of said Section 22 to the Northeast corner of the Northwest one -quarter of said Section 22; Thence SOUTH along the East line of said Northwest one -quarter to the Southeast corner thereof; Thence WEST along the South line of said Northwest one -quarter and the South line of the Northeast one -quarter of Section 21, Township 6 South, Range 7 East, S.B.M. to the Southwest corner of said Northeast one -quarter, said corner also being the Northeast corner of the Northeast one -quarter of the Southwest one -quarter of said Section 21; Thence SOUTH along the East line of said Northeast one -quarter of the Southwest one -quarter of Section 21 to the Southeast corner thereof; Thence WEST along the South line of said Northeast one -quarter of the Southwest one -quarter of Section 21 to the Southwest corner thereof, said corner also being on the East line of the West one-half of the Southwest one -quarter of said Section 21; Thence SOUTH along said East line to the Southeast corner thereof, said corner being on the South line of said Section 21; Thence WEST along the South line of said Section 21 to the Southwest corner thereof, said corner also being the Northeast corner of Section 29, Township 6 South, Range 7 East, S.B.M.; Thence SOUTH along the East line of said Section 29 to the Southeast corner thereof; Thence WEST along the South lines of said Section 29 and Section 30, Township 6 South, Range 7 East, S.B.M. to the Southwest corner of said Section 30, said corner being the Southeast corner of Section 25, Township 6 South, Range 6 East, S.B.M.; Thence continuing WEST along the South line of said Section 25 to the Southwest corner thereof; Thence NORTH along the West lines of Sections 25, 24, 13, 12 and 1, Township 6 South, Range 6 East, S.B.M. to the Northwest corner of said Section 1 thereof; Thence EAST along the North line of said Section 1 to the Southwest corner of said Section 36, Township 5 South, Range 6 East, S.B.M.; Thence NORTH along the West line of said Section 36 to the Northwest corner thereof; Thence EAST along the North line of Section 36 to the North one - quarter corner of said Section, said corner also being the Northeast corner of the Northwest one -quarter of said Section 36; Thence SOUTH along the West line of said Northwest one -quarter to the Southeast corner thereof, said corner also being the Northwest corner of the Southeast one -quarter of said Section 36; -2- Thence EAST along the North line of said Southeast one -quarter to the centerline of Eisenhower Drive (formerly Avenida Serra) as shown on map of La Quinta Golf Estates on file in Book 37 of Maps, at pages 96 through 98 thereof, Records of Riverside County, California; Thence Southwesterly on the centerline of said Eisenhower Drive on a non -tangent curve concave Southeasterly, having a radius of 2000.00 feet through an angle of 23"09'03", an arc length of 808.12 feet (the initial radial line bears N.66"45'54"W.); Thence S.03-22'41"W., along the centerline of Eisenhower Drive as shown on Amended Tract No. 16786 on file in Book 127 of Maps, at pages 76 through 78 thereof, Records of Riverside County, California, a distance of 50.08 feet to an angle point therein; Thence S.00°14'34"W. along the last mentioned centerline of Eisenhower Drive, a distance of 1806.01 feet to the intersection with the centerline of 50th Avenue; The following five (5) courses are along the centerline of 50th Avenue as shown on Tract 18767-1 on file in Book 132 of Maps, at pages 50 through 52 thereof, Records of Riverside County, California; Thence S.89°53'38"E., a distance of 614.67 feet; Thence Northeasterly on a curve concave Northwesterly, having a radius of 2000.b0 feet through an angle of 12016'30", an arc length of 428.48 feet; Thence N.77-49'52"E., a distance of 582.91 feet; Thence Northeasterly on a curve concave Southeasterly, having a radius of 2000.00 feet, through an angle of 12009'52", an arc length of 424.62 feet to the North line of the Northwest one -quarter of Section 6, Township 6 South, Range 7 East, S.B.M.; Thence N.89°59'44"E. along said North line of the Northwest one - quarter , a distance of 1999.25 feet to the Northeast corner thereof, also being the Northwest corner of the Northeast one -quarter of said Section 6; Thence EAST along the North line of said Northeast one -quarter to the Northeast corner thereof, also being the Northwest corner of Section 5, Township 6 South, Range 7 East, S.B.M.; Thence EAST along the North line of said Section 5 to the point of beginning. The above described parcel of land contains 17.5 square miles, more or less. C.:i _4_ z 0 katzHollis PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA Exhibit C PRELIMINARY PLAN for the LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT Prepared by KATZ, HOLLIS, COREN & ASSOCIATES, INC. for the PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA in Cooperaion with the LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY August, 1983 KaizHoll is; PRELIMINARY PLAN for the LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT I. DESCRIPTION OF THE BOUNDARIES OF THE PROJECT AREA The boundaries of the Project Area are as shown on the Project Area Map which is attached as Exhibit A to this Preliminary Plan, and as described in the Legal Description of the Project Area, which is attached - as Exhibit B to this Preliminary Plan. Portions of the Project Area are located outside the existing City boundaries in unincorporated territory in Riverside County. By or- dinance, the. Board of Supervisors of Riverside County have authorized the City of La Quinta to undertake redevelopment in the unincorporated territory in the Project Area. II. GENERAL STATEMENTS OF LAND USES, LAYOUT OF PRINCIPAL STREETS POPULATION DENSITIES AND BUILDING INTENSITIES AND STANDARES The following general statements regarding land uses, layout of principal streets, population densities and building intensities and standards are proposed as the basis for the redevelopment of the Project Area. A. Land Uses It is proposed that, in general, the land uses for the various properties in the Project Area shall be as described and defined in the Generai Plan. Such uses may include: - Residential - Commercial - Public Facilities - open Space and Planned Development - Open Space and Other Agricultural Lands - Open Space and Planned Residential Development - Water Problems Areas - Mountainous Areas Such uses may, in certain areas, be implemented and further de- fined in specific plans. Within any area, such uses may include: com- mercial; parks, recreation and open space; and public/semi-public uses. Within any area alternative uses may be established to the extent and in the manner provided by the General Plan nd local codes and ordinances. i KatzH®llho) B. Layout. of Principal Streets It is proposed that, in general, the layout of the principal streets for the developed portion of the Project Area be as shown on the Project Area Map. Existing streets within the Project Area may be closed, widened, realigned or otherwise modified, and additional streets may be created as necessary for proper pedestrian or vehicular circula- tion. It is anticipated that, in accord with the General Plan, specific Plans, the Redevelopment Plan, and local codes and ordinances, additional streets will be created to serve undeveloped portions of the Project Area. C. Population Densities It is proposed that, in general, the population density for any residential area permitted within the Project Area shall be as described and defined in the General Plan as it is proposed to be amended, or as otherwise provided in local codes and ordinances. D. E.uilding Intensities and Standards It is proposed that, in general, buildings intensities be control- led by procedures and criteria established in the General Plan, specific plans, and local codes and ordinances. Such criteria may include limits on: (1) the percentage of ground area covered by buildings (land cover- age); (2) the ratio of total floor area for all stories of the buildings to areas of the building sites (floor area ratio); (3) the size and loca- tion of buildable areas on building sites; (4) the heights of buildings. Land coverages_, sizes and locations of buildable areas should be limited as necessary and feasible to provide adequate open space, parking, access and other amenities. It is proposed that building standards should generally conform to the buildings requirements of applicable state statutes and local codes and ordinances. ATTAINMENT OF THE PURPOSES OF CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY REDEV:°LOPMENT LAW In general, the goals and objectives of a redevelopment program in the Project Area are as follows: 1. 'To eliminate and prevent the spread of blight and de- terioration and to conserve, rehabilitate and redevelop the Project Area in accord with the General Plan, spe- cific plans, the Redevelopment Plan and local codes and ordinances. -2- E KatzHollis 2. To encourage the investment of the private sector in the development and redevelopment of the Project Area by eliminating impediments to such development and re- development. A particular objective in this regard is the provision of necessary improvements required to protect Project Area properties from the danger of flooding due to rainwater runoff from surrounding moun- tains. 3. To encourage and provide for the orderly and proper development of undeveloped portions of the City in ac- cordance with the Redevelopment Plan, the General Plan, and local codes and ordinances. 4. To promote the physical, social and economic well being of the Project Area, the City of La Quinta, and its citizens. 5. To promote the development of local job opportunities. 6. To provide for increased sales, business license, hotel occupancy and other fees and taxes to the City of La Quinta. Redevelopment of the Project Are pursuant to this Preliminary Plan and the above goals and objectives will attain the purposes of the California Community Redevelopment. Law: (1) by the elimination of areas suffering from economic dislocation as a result of faulty planning or other reasons; (2) by the replanning, reaesign and rehabilitation and/or development of areas which are stagnant or improperly utilized, and which could not be accomplished by private enterprise acting alone without public participation and assistance; and (3) by protecting and promoting sound development and redevelopment of blighted areas and general welfare of the citizens of the City by remedying such injurious conditions through the employment of appropriate means. IV. CONFORMANCE TO THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY With one exception, this Preliminary Plan conforms to the applica- ble portions of the various Riverside County General Plans which overlap the Project Area and which have been adopted by the City of La Quinta. This exception is the portion of the Project Area currently outside the City boundary easterly of Jefferson Avenue in the vicinity of Airport Boulevard. Proposed uses in this area may require a General Plan amend- ment and willbe imnlemented through a specific Plan now being prepared in conjunction with the City of La Quinta's annexation proceedings for the same area. Accordingly, this Preliminary Plan conforms to the Gene- ral Plan of the City of La Quintaas it now exists or as it will be upon amendment. KatzHollils V GENERAL IMPACT OF THE PROJECT UPON RESIDENTS THEREOF AND UPON SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOOD It is proposed that the principal purpose of the Project be the elimination and prevention of blight through assistance and encouragement of private rehabilitation and development efforts; through selective land acquisition, clearance and disposition for private redevelopment; and through provision or replacement of new or existing public improve- ments, facilities and utilities within and serving the Project Area. The power of eminent domain (condemnation) will not and shall not be used to assemble residential property for sale or disposition to private developers. Direct Agency activity will occur only when sufficient financial resources are available and such action will produce effective and imme- diate redevelopment results. The redevelopment project is intended to be phased with a limited scope of direct activity atany given time. The Project Area contains a moderate number of residents to be impacted. The impact of the Project upon such residents and upon resi- dents of the surrounding neighborhood, as well as upon business owners and tenants within the Project Area and the surrounding neighborhood, will, in general, be in the areas of increased and improved vehicular and pedestrian traffic circulation, increased employment and economic devel- opment opportunities, and environmental quality. To the extent that the acquisition of properties for redevelopment or for public improvements, facilities or utilities purposes requires the acquisition of occupied buildings located on such properties, the Project may cause displacement of occupants. Occupants so displaced would be entitled to relocation benefits and assistance, as provided under the State Relocation Act. The impact of the Project will be considered in detail by the Redevelopment Agency in the Project Environmental Impact Report. A Reoor a i.LendeG UnE }10ll Sing Leadership RounGtable in Sacramen Lo, duly 7th and 8th. It was sponsored 'Dy the League of California Cities, League of Women Voters and Californians for Housing. The focus for the ninety -some participants was on (1) identifying obstacles to "affordable housing" (2) seeking solutions, and (3) develop indivi.G'ual workplans for achieving Solutions. The Dar_ we_e L hetrogene-31-S Pr OUD, consist;^.:; of elec Led ci:. o__iC1a15, go\'Err.;aen :, eP.:U.� eeS �.-__ng wi: 1, nou,si-,b i_-Eoes, ana d P' the :laid, a= 'v:el_ a.. other,- Y: fiGSe int•e"F-'S t.. Or r1a,,_. to "i!I1_:. Lie had Several exce12.ent ^E aP:Br S, mos 1, of the 11 a C-1l On took place in small groups. Sole C' the major problems which emerged were Pr ODDs1t.10n 13 has made housing more expensive for all buyers. The increase i.. various fees causes costs 'o- bu==.iers (Dassec on to Du��ers) ,.'slid. _ar exceed the _-fir ODc. T".;- �nX2s L,'P1C`_ :]GUlQ haVe oeer, Dais 1: PI'OT. I .._� ro-1 T)asoeo. rune "aler ons1uacle Z,O a:fo-aaole ho,.lsing In. co'�r,:F-L "iitV is 11`':�1" (I`JGt In i;y Pn C4_ :ard) Derce7,-i On. giver\'bOQ\' su ports inexpensive housing .... SGmewhere else. = l r... De oDers -,he want to build a_t ordable housing are seriously hampered be governmental regulations and zoning rec-eirements at local, state and federal levels. These ten0 to de lay building and DL'8�"1 Up the D_T'ices of houses. ��- The most general agreement at the conference was that the big=est obstacle to affordable housing is ATTITUDEq... at all levels in our society. Some are oases on fear, others or., racial bias, same on economic concerns. People dc-It want "those Other gr OUDS" moving into OUr nElghDor- hoOG; the\' are afraid of droDDin�7 DroDerbv values; they ..1E Concerned about lower housing sLandarc. .`,. Ai. Si, a,LI ?_nC .1_onal levels low cost housing_ is e_i:her not a mayor C Oh ::Bi'ni Or legislation II10\'eS VE slow; or Lne fUhGing. 15 Very inaaeOUa-ue. A n�U •^-De' = a.ct_ions were _SCCia'7cnC ed hor Lhe local _eve', a-mo? a.o local i:e@'..i ngs, -Meaiia Cc.nia; grs, _onS a.,10" e. c. all aimed a-. Ctlang_hg local aL _ L,u,QeS, __.._'.ld „•-",• I,%� yaL a��l Ic-'✓e1S 0B130" an :70re "nuCks C 7-0 avilouce-changing ac.;vit:e._. Conduct local educationa= programs to develop at._tudina changes. The total issue is very complex and diverse. What is "affor- dable"in one part of the State is not in another. Local zoning regulations and ordinances vary tremendously, making state-wide planning and leadership very difficult. Thus, we must deal with the issue at the local level ... it,s a challenge for all of us, elected and aTnwinted officials, planners and others fn local leadership -role, to meet the needs of _people requiring affordable housing.