1983 12 13 PC.
. ® AGENDA
PLANNING CCMIISSICN - CITY OF IA QUINTA
A regular meeting to be held at the
La Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado,
La Quinta, California
Deceiber 13, 1983 7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
A. Flag Salute
2. ROLL CALL
3. HEARINGS
A. A public hearing regarding Tentative Tract Map No. 18766, Amended No. 1,
a request to divide 15.5+ acres into three lots for the purpose of
constructing 28 statutory condominium units, located at the southeasterly
corner of Eisenhower Drive and Avenue 50; Landmark Land Company, Applicant.
1. Report from Principal Planner.
2. Motion for Adoption.
B. A public hearing regarding General Plan AmenaTent No. 83-001, a request
to amend the General Plan Land Use Element from Very Low Density Residential
and Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential, 6 dwellings per
acre; and a request to amend the Circulation Element Designation of Adams
Street fron a major highway to a secondary highway; VIN Consolidated, Inc.,
Applicant.
1. Report from Principal Planner.
2. Motion for Adoption.
C. A public hearing regarding Change of Zone Case No. 83-003, a request to
change zoning from R-1, R-1-8000 and R-1-12,000 to R-2 for a 154.5 acre
site located at the northeast corner of Washington Street and 48th Avenue
alignment; VTN Consolidated, Inc., Applicant.
1. Report from Principal Planner.
2. Motion for Adoption.
D. A public hearing regarding Tentative Tract Map No. 19458, a request to
divide a 154.5 acre site into 555 lots for the purpose of constructing
520 attached single-family dwellings and 374 statutory (air space)
condominiums, a total of 894 dwellings. The property is located at
the northeast corner of Washington Street and 48th Avenue alignment;
VTN Consolidated, Inc., Applicant.
1. Report from Principal Planner.
2. Motion for Adoption.
• , AGENDA - PI.NNNING COn4ISSION
December 13, 1983
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E. A public hearing regarding Envirorm ental Assessment No. 83-012, prepared
for General Plan Amendment No. 83-001, Change of Zone Case No. 83-003 and
Tentative Tract Map No. 19458.
1. Report from Principal Planner.
2. Motion for Adoption.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of minutes from regular meeting of November 8, 1983.
B. Approval of minutes from adjourned meeting of Novonber 30, 1983.
5. BUSINESS
A. Request for Extension of Time - Tentative Tract Map No. 16449,
Amended No. 1, located at the southwesterly corner of Miles Avenue
and Adams Street aligrune-nt; LQD, Inc., ,Applicant.
1. Report from Principal Planner.
2. Motion for Adoption.
B. Request for Extension of Time - Tentative Tract Map No. 16450,
Amended No. 1, located at the southwest corner of Fred Waring Drive
and Adams Street aligiument; LQD, Inc., Applicant.
1. Report from Principal Planner.
2. Motion for Adoption.
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MEMORANDUM
CITY OF LA QUINTA
CF't/ OF
To: The Honorable Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
From: Sandra L. Bonner, Principal Planner
Date: December 13, 1983
Subject: TENTATIVE TRALT MAP NO. 18766, AMENDED NO. 1, A Request to Divide
15.5+ Acres into Three Lots for the Purpose of Constructing 28
Statutory Condominium Units, Located at the Southeasterly Corner
of Eisenhower_ Drive and Avenue 50; Landmark Land Company, Applicant.
Consideration of this case was continued from the April 12, 1983, Planning Commission
hearing at the request of the Applicant.
On October 24, 1983, the Applicant submitted amended site and building design plans.
The new plans show a decrease in the number of units from 32 to 28, with the density
being reduced from 5.015 to 4.43 units per acre.
The building designs have also been amended, eliminating the previously proposed levee
units which were two stories with a subterranean garage at street level. The units
are now all one-story, single level or one-story, split level with subterranean garage.
Site Plan
Several changes were made in the site plan from the previously submitted proposal.
The Applicant has eliminated the two, one -dwelling buildings which were previously
proposed. There has also been a change in the design of the end of the private road,
eliminating the proposed parking area and replacing it with a turn -around area.
Building Design
The change in the building designs greatly changes the appearance of the project.
The levee units have been reduced to one level with subterranean garage. In addition,
the building located nearest the entrance has also been reduced to a single -level
structure. This change in building design alleviates the concern raised over the
previous proposal - that the higher buildings would block the scenic view of the
surrounding mountains and that they would be incompatible with adjacent existing
one-story development.
Additional Comments
An issue raised at the last hearing was that the proposed entrance to the project
would create a lot (not within this tract) at the corner of 50th Avenue and Eisenhower
which may be unsuitable for residential use. The concern is that the owner of this
property may request the City to allow a nonresidential use, such as a real estate
office. Unfortunately, there is no means at this time to avoid creating this separate
lot at the corner. Therefore, staff suggests that the Planning Commission go on
public record opposing any office use of this parcel.
STAFF REPORT - PLANNING CONMSSION
Decanber 13, 1983
Page Two.
An environmental assessment was prepared on this project and it was determined
that the project will not have an adverse negative inpact on the environment.
Findings
1. The proposal is consistent with the zoning.
2. The project is consistent with the design and requirements of Specific Plan
No. 121-E, Revised.
3. The proposed site and building designs are compatible with adjacent develognent.
9. Approval of the request will not have an adverse impact on the envirormient.
Recamnended Motion
Based upon the above findings, the Planning Comnisson recommends to the City Council
approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 18766, Amended No. 1, in accordance with the
exhibits and subject to the attached conditions of approval.
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CONDITIONS - TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 18766, AMENDED NO. 1
LML DE=jOPMENT CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA
This approval is subject to the following conditions:
Tentative Tract Map No. 18766, Amended No. 1, shall comply with the State of
California Subdivision Map Act and to the requirements of the Municipal Land
Division ordinance No. 460, Schedule "A", unless modified by the conditions
listed below. This conditionally approved tentative map will expire two years
after the La Quinta City Council approval date unless extended as provided by
Ordinance 460.
Streets, Parking and Grading
1. Eisenhower Drive (from the beginning of the bridge ramp to the northerly tract
boundary) shall be improved with concrete curb and gutter located 38' from center-
line and match -up asphalt concrete paving within a 50' half -width conveyed right
of way.
2. The interior access street shall be improved in accordance with County Standard
No. 106, Section "A" Modified (32').
3. The above referenced streets shall not be offered for dedication.
4. The driveway location for the entrance shall be designed in accordance with
City Standards and approved by the City Engineer prior to recordation of the
final map. Improvements shall include a concrete curb return at the intersection
with Avenue 50.
5. All necessary easements shall be shown on the final map.
6. The design of the cul-de-sac shall comply with the requirements of the City
Engineer and City Fire Marshall.
7. Lot access shall be restricted on Eisenhower Drive and so noted on the final map.
8. Plans for the gated entrance and gatehouse (if proposed) shall be submitted to
the Comninity Development Department for plot plan approval. The gate shall be
located no closes than 80 feet from the curbline of Avenue 50 with a turn -around
area provided outside the gate.
9. Prior to recordation of the final map, the Applicant shall submit plans showing
the location and dimensions of guest parking areas in accordance with Section
18.5(12) of the Municipal Land Use ordinance.
Miscellaneous
10. Fire protection shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of the
Uniform Fire Code and any additional provisions set forth by the City Fire
Marshall.
11. Prior to recordation of the final map or the issuance of any building permits,
the Applicant shall submit to the (Comity Development Department for review
and approval, a landscaping and wall plan for Eisenhower Drive and the project
entrance on Avenue 50. Any proposed wall shall not be located nearer than 18
feet to the street curbline.
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CONDITIONS - TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 18766, AMENDED NO. 1
LML DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA
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12. The Applicant shall be required to install street lights along Eisenhower Drive
adjacent to the tract boundary. The type and design of the lights shall be
approved by Imperial Irrigation District and the Community Development Department.
An application shall be processed through the Local Agency Formation Ccnmission
for a new street lighting district. Any such application shall be filed con-
currently with the submittal of street improvenent plans to the City Engineer.
13. Minimum five -foot --wide paved pedestrian walkways shall be installed between
the dwelling units and the recreational area of the project.
14. Prior to recordation of the subdivision map, the Applicant shall sulinit to the
Planning Department the following documents which shall demonstrate to the
satisfaction of the County that the open space areas, road facilities and
recreation facilities will be maintained in accordance with the intent and
purpose of the approval:
a. The document to convey title;
b. Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions to be recorded.
c. Management and maintenance agreement to be entered into with the unit/lot
owners of this land division.
The approved Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions shall be recorded at the same time
that the final subdivision map is recorded.
A hovers association with the unqualified right to assess the owners of the
individual units for reasonable maintenance cost shall be established and continuously
maintained. The association shall have the right to lien the property of any owners
who default in the payment of their assessments. such lien shall not be subordinate
to any encumbrance other than a first deed of trust, provided such deed of trust is
made in good faith and for value and is of record prior to the lien of the hcmewmers
association.
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MEMORANDUM
CITY OF LA QUINTA
To: The Honorable Chairman and Menbers of the Planning Commission
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From: Sandra L. Bonner, Principal Planner
Date: December 13, 1.983
Subject: GENERAL PLAN AMENIDME" NO. 83-001, A Request to Amend the General Plan
Land Use Element from Very Low Density Residential and Low Density
Residential to Medium Density Residential, 6 Dwellings Per Acre; and
A Request to Amend the Circulation Element Designation of Adams Street
from a Major highway to a Secondary Highway; VTN Consolidated, Inc.,
Applicant.
DESCRIPTION OF REQUESTS
The Applicant is requesting an amendment from Very Low Density Residential Q or
less units per acre) and Low Density Residential (3 to 5 units per acre) to Medium
Density Residential (maximum 6 units per acre). Please refer to the attached
Exhibit "A" for the existing and proposed general plan on the site and adjacent
properties.
m o f(l i m.,i Y, ; c a-nirnmary of the existing and proposed Land Use designations:
EXISTING
maximumPROPOSED
Maximum
Type
Acres
Units
Type Acres Units
Very Low Density Residential
79.0
237
Medium Density
Residential 154.5 927
Loa Density Residential
75..5
378
TOTAL
154.5
615
TOTAL 154.5 927
The change in the land use designation would allow a maximnnn or s12 aaaiuullul
dwellings on the 154.5 acre site. Tentative Tract Map No. 19458, which was sub-
mitted in conjunctionwith this general plan amendment request, proposes an increase
of 279 dwellings over the current density limit. The density of the proposed project
is 5.79 dwellings per acre.
Please note the following point: Although the land use classifications of the
general plan specify the maximum number of units allowed per acre, this does not
mean that a developer has an indisputable right to build at the maximum density.
The general plan is intended to provide a range of densities which are appropriate
for an area based on the physical characteristics of the land, the existing and
proposed streets and utilities, area development and community goals and policies.
Determination of the appropriate density for a specific project is done on a case -
by -case basis during the design approval process.
The Applicant is also requesting that the section of Adams Street between Highway 111
and 48th Avenue be downgraded from a Major Highway (100-foot-wide right of way, four
travel lanes, 12-fool_ wide center median) to a Secondary Highway (88-foot-wide right
of way, four travel :Lanes, no center median) .
STAFF REPORT - PLAMI.NG MMISSION
December 13, 1983
Page Two.
FACTS
Existinq Conditions
The site is vacant. Portions of the property have been used for agriculture in
the past, however, currently there is no active cultivation. The site is generally
flat with sand dunes in the easterly portion of the site. There are no significant
conditions, such as flooding, which would prevent development at the proposed density.
Existing adjacent development includes a single-family residential subdivision
located to the northwest (density is approximately 5 units per acre), a church under
construction directly to the west, a private residence and stable adjacent to the
northwest corner and a well at the northeast corner. To the north of the site,
adjacent to Highway 111, is an automobile dealership, and approximately one -quarter
mile to the southwest of the site is the La Quinta Country Club development. The
remainder of the area is vacant.
Concerning services, gas and electric lines extend along Washington Street adjacent
to the site. Both utility monies have stated that they have the capacity to
serve the proposed development. Regarding water service, there is existing mains
in Washington Street and along the south side of Highway 111. CVWD has master
planned the area to require lines adjacent to the site along Washington Street,
Adams Street and 48th. Avenue. Sewer service will be provided by CVWD, with the
first phase of development to be connected to the existing force sewer line located
on Washington Street at Oreste Street. Sewer lines will be installed in all three
perimeter streets and will be connected to the line which will be installed up
Washington Street for the Laguna De La Paz development. When the new sewage treat-
ment plant is constructed south of 60th Avenue, the force sewer main for the first
phase will be abandoned.
The only adjacent paved road is Washington Street, which has two lanes.
The Desert Sands Unified School District has stated that their facilities will be
impacted by this project which is estimated to generate 259 students (K-12). They
have requested that developer's fee be collected.
Surrounding General Plan and Zoning Designations
Exhibits 1 and 2 show the existing general plan and zoning designations for the
surrounding developments.
R-1, R-1-8000 and R-2-8000 allows a maximum of 5 units per acre. R-2-3000 allows
14.5 units per acre.
The general plan designations for those areas east of Adams and south of 48th Avenue
were adopted by the City without amendments from the Riverside County general plans.
The area east of Adams Street and north of 48th Avenue, which was recently annexed,
has, different general plan and zoning designations than previously existed under
County. The Very Low Density Residential area was changed to General Commercial and
Low Density Residential. The zoning was changed from R-1-12,000 to C-P-S (Scenic
Highway Commercial) and R-2-8000.
STAFF REPORT - PLANNING CCkM4ISSION
December 13, 1983
Page Three.
The Circulation Element of the General Plan, as adopted by the City, designates
Washington Street as an Arterial Highway (110-foot-wide right of way, four travel
lanes, 22-foot-wide center median), and Adams Street and 48th Avenue as Major
Highways (100-foot-wide right of way, four travel lanes, 12-foot-wide center
median) .
As a part of this general plan amendment, the Applicant is requesting that Adams
Street be downgraded to a Secondary Highway (88-foot-wide right of way, four travel
lanes, no center median). The City Engineer has conmelted that Adams Street should
remain 100 feet wide within 500 feet of the intersections at Highway ill and 48th
Avenue to provide for future left and right turn circulation. The Applicant has
agreed with the City Engineer's recaanendation.
Proposed Development of the Site
As proposed, the development will have the area of highest density in the center of
the site with comparatively lower density around the perimeter. The perimeter
development will be located in clusters on fingers extending out into the man-made
lake. The high density area will be located on an island in the center of the lake.
The houses will be set back from Washington Street curbline a minimum of 110 feet,
from the curblines of 48th Avenue and Adams Street a minimum of 80 feet and from the
northern property boundary a minimum of 70 feet.
The Applicant has calculated that the proposed density of the lake shore or perimeter
development is 4.44 dwellings per acre, while the island density is 10.9 units per
acre. If only developable land is included in this calculation, (excluding the areas
contained in the lake and the adjacent public street right of ways) the density of
the lake shore is 6.57 units per acre and the density of the island is 15 units per
acre. Since the lake shore development is not a solid concentration of dwellings,
but rather has water separating each cluster of units, it would be reasonable to
estimate the density of the lake shore or perimeter development, including that
portion of the lake designed as inlets between the clusters, at approximately 5.5
to 6 units per acre.
C CNCLUSIONS
Based upon the information presented in this report, staff makes the following
conclusions regarding the general plan amendment request:
1. Since the annexation of the area adjacent to the east boundary of the
site, and the subsequent redesignation of this area from Very Law
Density Residential to General Commercial and Low Density Residential,
the current general plan designation of Very Low Density Residential
on the site's eastern portion is no longer appropriate or compatible.
2. The proposed overall maximLun density of 6 units per acre is not substantially
higher or more intense than the existing single-family subdivision located
to the northwest which has a density of approximately 5 units per acre.
3. The proposed density of the lake shore portion of the project is consistent
with the existing residential development in the area and is less dense
than the proposed cluster of dwellings with an allowed density of 14 units
per acre approved for the area adjacent to 48th Avenue in the ATO-Figgie
project.
STAFF REPORT - PLANNING COMMIISSION
Decanber 13, 1983
Page Four.
4. There are no physical constraints on the site which would prevent
develognent of the property at the proposed density.
5. Electric, gas and water services are available at the site. Sewer
service is located within approximately 1300 feet of the site.
Sewer service for the first phase of construction will be connected
to the CVWD Cook Street Station.
6. In adopting the County Circulation Element for the incorporated city
and the annexed area, the element was amended to add the extension
of 48th Avenue as a major highway to Washington Street and the upgrading
of Adams Street from a local street (60-foot-wide right of way) to a
major highway.
7. The existing land use designations for the site were based in part on
the proposed future street system for the area. The recent designation
of two additional four -lane roads adjacent to the site means that the
future street system is capable of handling a higher density residential
use than currently designated.
8. The change of Adams Street from a major highway to a secondary highway
will result in only the deletion of the 12-foot-wide center median. If
the street remains 100 feet wide within 500 feet of the intersections
with 48th Avenue and Highway 111, as reconnended by the City Engineer,
the proposed circulation amendment will not adversely affect traffic
flow or safety.
9. Regarding the impact on public schools, the Applicant will be required
to conply with the conditions of any future agreement between the City
and Desert Sands Unified School District. Developer fees, if required,
would be collected by the District at the time of issuance of building
permits.
10. Approval of the project will not significantly or adversely affect the
environment if the mitigation measures are enforced. (See attached
report prepared on Envirorunental Assessment No. 83-012.)
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1. The proposed density of 6 units per acre is compatible with surrounding
existing and proposed development.
2. The proposed ame Arnents to the Land Use Element are compatible with the
surrounding general plan land use designations.
3. The proposed amendment to the Circulation Element, with the change excluding
those portions within 500 feet of Highway 111 and 48th Avenue, will not
adversely affect traffic circulation or safety.
4. Approval of the request will not significantly adversely affect the
environment.
STAFF REPORT - PLANNING COMMISSION
December 13, 1983
Page Five.
Based upon the above findings, the Planning Commission recommends to the City
Council the following:
1. Approval of General Plan Amendment No. 83-001, amending the land Use Element
from very Low Density Residential and Low Density Residential to Medium
Density Residential with a maxinnun of 6 dwellings per acre in accordance
with Exhibit 1, and
2. Approval of General Plan Amendment No. 83-001, amending the Circulation
Element designation of Adams Street between Highway 111 and 48th Avenue,
with the exception of those portions of Adams Street within 500 feet of
Highway 111 and 48th Avenue, in accordance with Exhibit 3.
® CITY OF LA QUINTA
Department of Community Development
78-105 Calls Estado
La Quints, CA 92253
DATE $epte7er 27, 1983
TO: City Engineer
_Fire Marshall.
_Health Department
Building Department
-'Water Quality Control Board
_County Planning
_City of
Cal Trans
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OCT 13 1983
City of La Quinta
_Desert Sands Unified school District
_Coachella Valley Water District
_Southern California Water Company
_General Telephone
_Southern California Gas Company
_Postmaster
_Homeowners Association
Chamber of Commerce
FROM: Sandra BO1ner, principal Planner
SUBJECT: Request for Comments on the Following Froject: General Plan Amendment 83-001
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PHONE 787-2444
October 14, 1983
Sandra Bonner, Principal Planner
City of La Quinta
Department of Community Development
78-105 Calle Estado
La Quinta, CA 92253
BERNARD J. CLARK, SHERIFF
RE: General Plan
Amendment 83-001
Dear Ms. Bonner
RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA
OCT 1 81983
City Of La Quinta
This Department responds in a general way to environmental impact reports
that are forwarded to us. These requests come from other county and city
agencies and from land developers in the city.
The city is developing rapidly as is the entire County of Riverside. Our
position is to keep abreast of the development through contact with those
desiring to grow with the city. We maintain continuous day-to-day relations
with the city policy makers. The contract for law enforcement with our
Department does not change the day-to-day operations with the city and its
policing agency. We have a real desire to provide a secure city for the
residents, hence we discuss the needs of the city constantly with the policy
body. We negotiate each year for the manhours to be spent in the city to
provide a complete law enforcement package.
We have found, over the years, to quote averages is dangerous, particularly
when dealing with response time and numbers of personnel on duty at a given
time of day or week. However the following points may be of assistance to
you.
The Riverside County sheriff's Department contracts law enforce-
ment with the City of La Quinta for total law enforcement,
including traffic.
° The oily is divided into beats and reporting districts.
° The city contracts for field service 24 hours per day.
The city does not have a police station of its own. The
service we provide is by assigning personnel attached to
our Indio Station. We use city offices for personal meetings
with citizens.
Calls for service in the city are handled by our telephone
operators and the field personnel are dispatched by our
° radio dispatchers located in Indio. In this day of rapid
communications this system does not present a problem.
our station if; open 24 hours per day.
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City of La Quinta
October 14, 1983
The Department: service on a contract is telephone relayed
° information, response to calls, follow-up investigation,
patrol, traffic investigation and crime prevention programs.
People commit crime. An increase in population or develop-
0 ment usually means an increase in crime; people bring crime
with them.
Any new development should consider lighting, street patterns,
° security hardware, building location, visibility and planting,
among other things, as all can aid in reducing crime.
During the fiscal year 1982-63 the City of La Quinta shows
° a population of 4701, and we have a contract to provide
8,760 hours of service. This contract provides coverage 24
hours per day.
I trust this '_nformation may be helpful.
Sincerely,
BEN CLARK, SHERIFF
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CITY OF LA QUINPA 0
•Department of Community Development
78-105 Calls Estado
La Quinta, CA 92253
REQUEST FOR COW ENT
DATE Septenber 27, 1.983
TO: City Engineer
Fire Marshall
_Health Department
Building Department
_Hater Quality Control Board
_County Planning
_City of
Cal Trans
_Desert Sande Unified School District
_Coachella valley Water District
_Southern California Water Company
_General Telephone
_Southern California Gas Company
_Postmaster
_Homeowners Association
Chamber of Commerce
FROM: Sandra Bonner, principal Planner
SUBJECT: Request for Comments on the Following Project: General Plan Amendment 83-001
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REQUE5r FOR COKN=
DATE September 27, 1983
TO: _City Engineer
_Fire Marshall
_Health Department
_Building Department
_Water Quality Control Board
_County Planning
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Desert Sands Unified School District
_Coachella Valley Water District
_Southern California Water Company
_General Telephone
_Southern California Gas Company
_Postmaster
_Homeowners Association
Chamber of Commerce
FROM: Sandra Bornner, Principal Planner
SUBJECT: Request for Comments on the Following Project: General Plan Amendment 83-001
Amend Land Use Element from Very Low Density Residential (0-3 du/ac) & Low Densit Res.
(3-5 du/ac) to Medium Density Residential @ 6 du/ac. Amend Circulation Element Adams £
fran Majo Street (100' 11� t� pond r5 Beet (88' �1) • November 8, 1983
This case .�s sc du a or in on
Comments are requested by October 21, 1983
ConcruTently Filed Cases_ _Change of-, Tentative Tract 19458 _ _ _
COMMENTS: The student population in the Coachella Valley has steadily _increased over
the past number of years This continued growth is anticipated with the approval of each
tentative tract. Population increase means increased school enrollment. Currently our
schools are housed in permanent and portable facilities.
On August 30, 1983, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved the collection
of developer's fees for the Desert Sands Unified School District under both SB201
(County Ordinance 575) and CEQA at $628 per dwelling unit. In the near future we exp
to request the same mitigation within the boundaries of the city of La Quinta. Since
we are unable to absorb any additional student enrollment without additional school
of the city is made with the understanding that there are no tinanciai reovui a�
this point in time to provide additional school facilities.
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ITEM NO. i
DATE
PLANNINGCOMMISSION MEETING
1-1 0,, #9-2-1)6,-
MOTION
BY:
GOETCHEUS IMKAMP
KLIMKIEWICZ SALAS
THORNBURGH
SECOND
BY:
GOETCHEUS C-IffCA P
KLIMKIEWICZ SAIAS
THORNBURGH
DISCUSSION:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
CON24ISSIONERS:
AYE NO
GOETCHEUS
✓ -
IMKAMP
✓ -
THORNBURGH
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SALAS
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KLIMKIEWICZ
UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED:
YES
ABSTAIN ABSENT PRESENT
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MEMORANDUM 3, C
CITY OF LA QUINTA
To: The Honorable chairman and Members of the Planning CcnTftissicn
From: Sandra L. Bonner, Principal Planner
Date: December 13, 1983
Subject: CHANGE OF ZONE CASE NO. 83-003, A Request to Change the Zoning fran
R-1, R-1-8000 and R-1-12,000 to R-2, on a 154.5 Acre Site Located at
the Northeast Corner of Washington Street and 48th Avenue; VTN
Consolidated, Inc., Applicant.
The Applicant is requesting a Change of Zone from R-1 (one Family Dwellings, 7200
Square Feet of Net Lot Area Per Dwelling), R-1-8000 (8000 Square Feet of Net Lot
Area Per Dwelling Unit, Minimum 1600 Square Foot Dwelling Size) and R-1-12,000
(12,000 Square Feet of Net Lout Area Per Dwelling Unit) to R-2 (Multiple Family
Residential). Although the R-2 would have no suffix specifying the allowed density
as the existing zoning does, the General Plan would limit the maximum density permitted.
This request was submitted concurrently with General Plan Amendment No. 83-001 and
Tentative Tract Map No. 19458.
Staff has recmviended approval of the proposed amenchnent of the general plan land
use element to Medium Density Residential, 6 units per acre. Based on the information
and findings contained in the report on General Plan Amendment No. 83-001, staff now
makes the additional finding that the rezoning from the current zoning to such zones
which would permit the proposed development would be cacmatible with the surrounding
area development, zoning, and general plan designations.
Amendment of the Applicant's Request
The determination of ccnipatibility was based primarily on the tentative design of
the project with the higher density located in the center of the development and
lower density along the perimeter. Therefore, staff recommends that the new zoning
be made specific to the project as was the case for Indian Wells villas which was
recently approved.
Staff recammends the approval of the zoning as shown on Exhibit 2. The recommended
zoning is consistent with Tentative Tract Map No. 19458 as proposed by the Applicant.
Approval of this zoning will not prevent the City Council fran approving the project
at a lower density than allowed by this zoning.
The proposed zoning of the island is R-2-2900 (374 unit maximum) Multiple Family
Residential, 2900 square feet net lot area per dwelling unit. The recreation center
would be R-5, open Space Combining zone - Residential Developments. This would ensure
that this facility remain a noncammercial use. The remainder of the site would be
zoned R-2-9600 (520 unit maximum).
STAFF REPORT - PLANNING COMISSION
December 13, 1983
Page Two.
FINDINGS
1. The recoRnended zoning is consistent with the General Plan as amended by
General Plan Amendment No. 83-001.
2. The proposed zoning is ccq:)atible with area development and zoning.
3. Approval of the request will not significantly adversely affect the
environment.
RECoMMEENDED MOTION
Based upon the above findings, the Planning Commission reconnends to the City
Council denial of Change of Zone No. 83-003 from R-1, R-1-8000 and R-1-12,000
to R-2, as shown on Exhibit 1; however,
ange of Zo e Case No. 83-003, as amended from R-1, R-1-8000 and
R-1-12,000 to R-2-2800::O374 total dwellings), R-2-9600 (maxiirnun 520 total
dwellings) n�1 a : shown on Exhibit 2. a-l- C� 'Q,9-& ,
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DATE
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
T��4,
MOTION BY: GOETCHEUS KLIMKIEWICZ SALAS THORNBURGH
SECOND BY: GOETCHEUS IMKAMP KLIMKIEWICZ SALAS THORNBURGH.)
DISCUSSION:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
CO*!MISSIONERS:
AYE NO ABSTAIN ABSENT PRESENT
GOETCHEUS
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IMKAMP
THORNBURGH
-
SALAS
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K=.lKTEWICZ
UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED:
YES ✓ NO
MEMORANDUM
CITY OF LA QUINTA
To: The Honorable Chairman and Men bers of the Planning Camdssion
From: Sandra L. Bonner, Principal Planner
Date: December 13, 1983
Subject: TENTATIVE TRACT MAP No. 19458, A Request to divide a 154.5 Acre Site Into
555 Lots for the Purpose of Constructing 520 Attached Single -Family Dwellings
and 374 Statutory (Air Space) Condominiums, a Total of 894 Dwellings. The
Property is Located at the Northeast Corner of Washington Street and 48th
Avenue Alignment; VTN Consolidated, Inc., Applicant.
Although staff has analyzed the proposal in conjunction with the related general
plan amendment and change of zone requests, additional time is needed to reivew
specific design elements and prepare possible conditions of approval.
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission open the hearing to receive testimony
from public, but continue consideration of the request to January 10, 1984.
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ITEM NO. �� L
DATE / a S 3
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
RE:
MOTION BY: GOETCHEUS IMKAMP KLIMKIEWICZ SALAS HORNBURGH
SECOND BY: GOETCHEUS IMKAMP KLIMKIEWICZ SAIAS THORNBURGH
DISCUSSION:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
CONNIISSIONERS:
AYE NO ABSTAIN ABSENT PRESENT
GOETCHEUS
IMKAMP
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THORNBURGH
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SALAS
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=,IKIEWICZ
UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED:
YES NO
MEMORANDUM 3�
CITY OF LA QUINTA
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To: The Honorable Chairman and Members of the Planning Crnmission
From: Sandra L. Bonner, Principal Planner
Date: December 13, 1983
Subject: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 83-012, Prepared for General Plan Amendment
No. 83-001, Change of Zone Case No. 83-003 and Tentative Tract Map No.
19458
The following is a brief summary of the environmental assessment prepared by staff.
on the basis of this assessment, staff has tentatively determined that the project's
potential impacts on the environment can be adequately mitigated by the proposed
design of the project: and conditions of approval with which the Applicant has agreed
to camply. This is consistent with state law which provides for a "mitigated negative
declaration". Therefore, the Applicant was not required to prepare an environmental
impact report.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
Following the analysis of the information contained in the above mentioned applications
on the site and proposed project, the review of the environmental assessments prepared
on other projects within the vicinity and discussions with people in other agencies,
staff determined that there were three areas of potential impact. Additional informa-
tion was requested on archaeology, traffic and circulation, and biological impacts
(specifically, impacts on the Coachella Valley fringe -toed lizard).
Archaeology
The Applicant submitted two archaeological assessments which were prepared for previous
projects which were proposed for this site. The studies indicate seventeen areas of
where remains were concentrated, with sixteen of these areas being in the northeast
portion of the site in the sand dunes. The remains primarily consisted of broken or
fire -cracked rock fragments and potsherds.
Both reports concluded that while the above mentioned archaeological resources would
be impacted, adequate mitigation was provided by the preparation of these reports
whereby the materials were mapped, collected and described. No further archaeological
work was recatmended. Both reports and their reccnanendations were reviewed and approved
by the archaeologist. with Riverside County Planning Department.
Biological Impacts
A survey for the Coachella Valley fringe -toed lizard was prepared for this project in
October, 1983.
While no such lizards were observed on the site, there were records of fringe -toed
lizards on this site as late as 1979 and 1983 records of lizards on land directly
to the west across Washington Street. The report identified 20 acres of sand dune
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STAFF REPORT - PLANNING COMMISSION
December 13, 1983
Page Too.
and himnocks in the northeast and east central portions of the site as "potential
prime fringe -toed lizard habitat".
The report was reviewed by Dr. Muth (of the Coachella Valley Ecological Reserve
Foundation and the U.C. Research Center at Deep Canyon) who concluded that the
report was complete and accurate. He concurred with the report's reconmendation
that mitigation could be provided under the Rare and Endangered Species Act by the
Applicant agreeing to purchase or provide funds for the purchase of land within the
federally designated critical habitat for the fringe -toed lizard. The Applicant has
agreed that this mitigation measure will be a condition of approval on any development
plans for the site.
Traffic and Circulation Impacts
A study analyzing both on -site and off -site traffic and circulation was prepared on
the project in October, 1983. The City contracted with Berryman and Stephenson, Inc.
(who acts as consultant to only governmental agencies) to review the report for
completeness and accuracy. Also, specific recarmendations were made on both the
types and approximate timing of needed improvements. In addition, the City Engineer
has reviewed the project.
Berryman and Stephenson, Inc., has stated that the impacts of the project can be
adequately mitigated by conditioning the approval of the develolxnent. The City
Engineer's recannendations concur with this. The specific requirements pertaining
to the construction of Adams Street aril 48th Avenue, the widening of Washington Street,
the provision of turn lanes and the funding and installation of traffic signals will
be addressed in detail in the report on Tentative Tract Map No. 19458 which will be
prepared for the January, 1984, Planning Commission hearing.
The Applicant has agreed to provide the public and private improvements as
recommended.
Additional Comments
The issue of land use compatibility was also addressed in the environmental assessment.
The proposed type of use, residential, is caTpatible with the adjacent existing resi-
dential development and zoning. Regarding the density issue, consideration was given
as to whether the proposed density would visually or physically iTrpact the adjacent
existing and proposed land uses (not whether it was "appropriate").
The tentative conclusion that the proposed land use was corgDatible was based upon the
following points:
° The design provides for lower density development along the perimeter and
higher density development in the center of the project.
° The units viewed fron Washington Street are arranged in clusters and set back
a minimum of 11.0 feet from the street curb. The proposed recreation building
is set back 82 feet from the curb.
° The landscaped parkway along Washington Street with a width varying between
30 to 50 feet wide, canbined with the adjacent lake, will create the appearance
of openness and less density. )) %
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STAFF REPORT - PLANNING COMND SSION
December 13, 1983
Page Three.
° The proposed units along 48th Avenue are adjacent to the units proposed
for the ATO-Figgie project. The zoning on this property south of 48th
Avenue is R-2-3,000, which permits a cluster of dwellings at a density
of 14.5 units per acre. The proposed recreation center is adjacent to
the existing R-5 zoning or proposed golf course of the ATO-Figgie project.
° The traffic impacts of the proposed density can be adequately mitigated.
RECOMMENDED MOTION
The Planning Cacmission recorm ends to the City Council adoption of the negative
declaration prepared for Environmental Assessment with the following mitigation:
1. Prior to the issuance of any grading or building permits, the Applicant
shall present evidence to the City Building Department that financial
arrangements have been ccapleted between the Applicant and the State
Department of :Fish and Game and the U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife
Service for the purchase of or provision of funds for the purchase of an
appropriate amaunt of acreage within the area designated by the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service as critical habitat for the Coachella valley fringe -
toed lizard (as publisher) in the Federal Register).
2. Prior to the issuance of any grading or building permits, or prior to the
recordation of the final map, the Applicant shall submit to the City a
signed contract agreeing to the required street and traffic safety ilrprove-
ments recomTen.ded by the City Engineer and attached as conditions of approval
to Tentative Tract Map No. 19458.
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ITEM NO.
DATE
PLANITING COMMISSION MEETING
MOTION BY: GOETCHEUrl
IMKAMP KLIMKIEWICZ (SAIAS i THORNBURGH
SECOND BY: GOETCHEUSPIIZAPIP % KLIMKIEWICZ ��S -A7AS� THORNBURGH
DISCUSSION:
ROLL CALL VOTE:
COMMISSIONERS:
GOETCHEUS
IMKAMP
THORNBURGH
SALA.S
KLE.IKIEWICZ
UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
AYE NO ABSTAIN ABSENT PRESENT
YES
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M I N U T E S
PLANNING COrM']ISSION - CITY OF LA QUINTA
A Regular Meeting Held at the La Quinta
City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta,
California
November 8, 1983 7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
A. Chairman John Klimkiewicz called the Planning Commission meeting
to order at. 7:00 p.m. He then called upon Conmissioner Goetcheus
to lead the: flag salute.
2. ROLL CALL
A. Chairman Klimkiewicz requested the roll call. Due to the Secretary's
absence, City Manager Frank Usher called the roll:
Present: Cacmissioners Salas, Imkamp, Thornburgh, Goetcheus and
Chairman Klimkiewicz
Absent: None
Also present were City Manager Frank Usher and Principal Planner
Sandra Bonner.
40 3. HEARINGS
A. Chairman Klimkiewicz introduced the public hearing regarding Tentative
Tract Map No. 18766, Amended No. 1, a request by Landmark Land Company
to divide .a 15.5+ acre parcel into three (3) lots for the purpose of
constructing 28 statutory condominium units. The property is located
along the east side of Eisenhower Drive between Avenue 50 and the La
Quinta Sto:nrwater Channel. Landmark Land Company, Applicant. This
hearing has been continued from the meeting of April 12, 1983. He then
called upon staff for their report.
1. Sandra Bonner, Principal Planner, advised the Planning Commission
that on October 24, 1983, the Applicant submitted amended site and
building design plans for the project. Therefore, staff requested
that consideration of this case be continued to the December 13,
1983, greeting to provide them additional time to review the plans
and consult with architects regarding the proposed building designs.
Chairman Klimkiewicz then opened the hearing for public comment.
Kevin Manning, Landmark Land Company representative, P. 0. Box 1000,
La Quinta, CA, stated that there was no objection to the continuation.
However, he wished to advise the Commission that Landmark has reduced
the height of the buildings. They were to be two-story from the top
of the dike plus the subterranean garage, but have been reduced to
one-story from the top of the dike plus the subterranean garage for
40 a total height of 29 feet.
As these were no other public comments, Chairman Klimkiewicz closed
the public hearing.
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November 8, 1983
Page Two.
There being no further camnents fran the CCMRISSlon, Chairman
Klimkiew:icz called for a motion
2. Commissioner Thornburgh made a motion to continue the public hearing
regarding Tentative Tract Map No. 18766, Amended No. 1, to the meeting
of December 13, 1983. Commissioner Imkamp seconded the motion.
Unanimously adopted.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Motion made by Commissioner Goetcheus, seconded by Commissioner Imkamp,
to adopt the Consent Calendar approving the minutes of October 11, 1983.
1. The minutes of the regular meeting of October 11, 1983, were approved
as subaitted. Unanimously adopted.
5. BUSINESS
A. Chairman Klimkiewicz introduced the first item of business as Plot Plan
No. 83-033, a request to construct a single-family house on a lot located
along the west side of Avenida Villa, 110 feet north of Calle Hidalgo;
Harry Winn, Applicant. He then called for the report from staff.
1. Sandra Bonner, Principal Planner, explained that this single family
house's siting is consistent with both the development in the area
and the zoning requirements. The house will have 1,717 square feet
of liveable area with 2 bedrooms exceeding the 10-foot required
dimensions, 1-3/4 baths, and an attached 2-car garage with connecting
door. An attractive elenent of the design is the courtyard around
which all the main roads are oriented. Concerning the exterior design,
Ms. Bonner explained that the overall height will be 16 feet. The roof
will have a combination of 3 and 12 and 4 and 12 pitches. She noted
that this varied design would break apart the straight lines of the
building. The roof has no eaves and it is staff's opinion that the
design of the roof is attractive and the addition of eaves would detract
fran the appearance. Ms. Bonner stated therefore that it is staff's
recommendation that the Commission make the finding that the roof is
consistent with the intent of the City's adopted standards.
Based upon the above findings, staff recommends that the Planning
Commission approve Plot Plan No. 83-033.
After a short discussion over concern of lack of eaves on the roof,
Chairman Klimmkieaicz called for a motion.
2. Commissioner Imkarnp made a motion to approve Plot Plan No. 83-033 in
accordance with Exhibits A, B and C and subject to the attached condi-
tions. Commissioner Thornburgh seconded the motion. Unanimously
adopted..
B. Chairman Kl.imkiewicz introduced the next item of business as Plot Plan
No. 83-034, a request to construct a single-family house on a lot located
at the northeast corner of Avenida Martinez and Calle Monterey; R. F.
Updyke, Applicant. He then called for the report from staff. 3 C
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MINUTES - PIANNING COMISSION
November 8, 1983
Adak Page Three.
1. Sandra Bonner, Principal Planner, reported that the Applicant plans
to retain ownership of this house, but plans to manage it as a rental
unit. She stated that this request is consistent with the zoning,
the design will be in conpliance with the City's adopted standards
and the proposed house is compatible with the surrounding development.
However, the site plan shows the air-conditioning unit located within
both the rear and sideyard setback areas. Our municipal zoning ordinance
requires that these setback areas remain clear of structures and mechanical
equipment. Ms. Bonner advised that a setback adjustment may be granted
permitting an encroachment when the following findings are made:
(1) The adjustment is consistent with the intent and purposes of the
ordinance;
(2) These are special circumstances applicable to the property, including
such factors as size, shape, topography, location or surroundings
that justify the approval of the adjustment of the setback require-
ment; and
(3) The adjustment will not be detrimental to the health, safety and
general welfare of the c:oarmu'iity or be detrimental to property in
the vicinity of the parcel for which the adjustment is requested.
Staff recanrends that the Planning Conmission approve such a setback
adjustment as part of this approval to permit the air-conditioning unit
to extend a maximum of two feet into the rear yard setback. The basis
for this recommendation is that due to the small lot size, the increased
setback areas due to it being a corner lot and the large house size, the
adjustment is needed if the Applicant is to canply with the City's re-
quirement for ground mounting all air-conditioning equignent. As a
means for ensuring that the neighboring property owner is not bothered
by the ;noise from the equipment, staff also reccnmends that the equip-
ment be enclosed within a block or masonry wall which extends above the
height of the equipment.
Based upon the above findings, staff reccmTends that the Planning
Commission approve Plot Plan No. 83-034.
After a short discussion regarding the setback adjustment, Chairman
Klimkiewicz called for a motion.
2. Cocmissioner 'Thornburgh made a motion to approve Plot Plan No. 83-034
in accordance with Exhibits A, B and C and subject to the attached
conditions. Commissioner Imkamp seconded the motion. Unanimously
adopted..
C. Chairman Klimkiewicz introduced the next item of business as Plot Plan
No. 83-035, a request to construct a single-family house on a lot located
along the east side of Avenida Obregon, 200 feet south of Calle Potrero;
Everett Aplet, Applicant. He then called for staff's report.
1. Sandra Bonner, Principal Planner, reported that this house will be
the Applicant's residence. The siting or location of the house on
the lot; is compatible with both the existing development in the area
and the zoning requirements. However, the porch and the heat pump j .�%
LSINCTPES - PLANNING COMMISSION
November 8, 1983
Page Four.
shown in the sideyard setback area along the north side of the house
are not permitted. In lieu of the porch, the house can have an un-
covered or unenclosed landing which extends three (3) feet into the
setback area. Ms. Bonner advised the Commission that staff recommended
that the heat pump be located in the rear yard. She further advised
that the design will be in compliance with the City's adopted standards
and the proposed house is compatible with the surrounding development.
Based upon the above findings, staff recommends that the Planning
Commission approve Plot Plan No. 83-035.
There being no further discussion, Chairman Klimkiewicz called for a
motion.
Commissioner Imkamp made a motion to approve Plot Plan No. 83-035 in
accordance with Exhibits A, B and C and subject to the attached
conditions. Commissioner Salas seconded the motion. Unanimously
adopted.
D. Chairman Klimkiewicz introduced the next item of business as Plot Plan
No. 83-036, a request to construct a single-family house on a lot located
along the west side of Eisenhower Drive, 150 feet north of Calle Madrid;
Darryl Turner, Applicant. He then call upon staff for their report.
1. Sandra Bonner, Principal Planner, reported that this house would be
the owner's residence. The location of the house on the lot is con-
sistent with both the existing development in the area and the zoning
requirements. The floor plan is substantially consistent with the
City's adopted standards for single-family houses. However, although
there is no connecting door between the house and the garage, there is
a door leading to the back yard. Therefore, staff recommended that the
Commission make the finding that this design complies with the intent
of the ordinance. The width of the roof eaves varies from 12 to 36
inches, therefore staff recommended that all roof eaves be a minimum
of 18 :inches in accordance with the City's adopted standards. The
proposed house is compatible with the surrounding development.
Based upon the above findings, staff recommends that the Planning
Commission approve Plot Plan No. 83-036.
There being no further discussion, Chairman Klimkiewicz called for a
motion..
2. Commmissioner Goetcheus made a motion to approve Plot Plan No. 83-036
in accordance with Exhibits A, B and C and subject to the attached
conditions. Commissioner Salas seconded the motion. Unanimously
adopted.
E. Chairman FQimnkiewicz introduced the City Manager who had a report regarding
an am endment to the Redevelopment Plan for the La Quinta Redevelopmmemmt
Project.
Frank Usher, City Manager, advised the Planning Commission that what the
Agency was asking the Commission to do by adopting this resolution is to
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November 8, 1983
Page Five.
reapprove the Redevelopment Plan which they previously received and
approved at the last Commission meeting. However, there are a couple
of changes which the Agency feels are necessary. One of which is really
procedural and the other is quasi -substantive. The first change which
the resolution authorizes is the approval of the $61,970,000 tax increment
limitation set out in the Redevelopment Plan and also approves any higher
dollar amount of such limitation as may be determined appropriate by the
Redevelopment Agency to fulfill the specific objectives of the Plan. Mr.
Usher advised that this was discussed and recorded in the minutes of the
last meeting that it might be necessary to increase that amount as the
various taxing agencies may require agreements with the Agency for a pass
through of additional funds or may, in fact, ask the Agency to perform work
on their belialf using their ordinary tax increments. If they do that between
now and November 22, 1983, when we adopt the plan, we have to increase the
limit in the Plan accordingly, so we need the flexibility of authorizing
an increase of the limit as approved by the Redevelopment Agency which is
the City Council. The other change is one suggested by Lowell Weeks. In
Exhibit C, which is the description of the basic flood control work involved,
the elements which were explained at the previous meeting, are outlined in
Items 1, 2 and 3. Item 4 was excerpted from a Bechtel study done for the
water district by the consultant who drew up the plan. In Item 4 there is
in fact, and Lowell Weeks and myself have expressed this at the public
meeting, absolutely no intention to build any kind of dam of any sort. The
Bechtel study referred to the possibility of a dam as an alternative, but
40 that is not going to be necessary. We have had a lot of concern brought
out about whether we would be constructing a dam, so we thought the entire
language as shown should be excised from the plan. Therefore, we are asking
that, in your reapproval of the Plan to the City Council for adoption, you
specify in 2.B. of the resolution that everything after the first sentence
be deleted.
Chairman Klimkiewicz called for a motion.
1. Commissioner Thornburgh made a motion to Resolution No. P.C. 83-6, as
amended., recommending adoption of the Redevelopment Plan for the La
Quinta Redevelopment Project. Commissioner Inkamp seconded the motion.
Unanimously adopted.
Sandra Bonner, Principal Planner, advised the Planning Commission that as of
November 2, 1983, our annexation is now official. She also advised the Commission
that there is an approved condominium project called Indian Wells Villas to be
located at Fred Waring and Washington Street that is being recorded with us. This
project was still in the process of getting a change of zone through the County,
but due to the changes now they are required to get a change of zone from La Quinta.
She stated that we had thought our prezoning was high enough to handle the density
of 6 units an acre,, but found that it is not. Therefore, staff is requesting that
the planning Commission consider meeting a second time this month to consider this
request for a change of zone so that it can go before the City Council on December
6th, This would mean that the recordation of the map for Indian Wells Villas and
the change of zone would become effective at the same time.
City Manager Frank Usher continued by noting the fact that the Indian Wells Villas
project has been caught in a time bind that is not of their making. The County
Board of Supervisors was scheduled to approve a Change of Zone Ordinance so that 3 9
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the project could kelp to their development schedule, but now that the annexation
has recorded, the Bawd of Supervisors cannot take that action because they cannot
act in respect to th:! area. Therefore, we are trying to be as acccnrodating as
possible because the Indian wells Villas project has a tight development schedule
they would like to be able to meet in order to have some model units available for
demonstration in February, 1984.
After a short discussion, it was decided to have a second meeting on November 30,
1983, at 7:00 p.m.
C. Cowl UuI01@IY
There being no further items of agenda to cane before the Planning Commission,
Chairman Klimkiewicz called for a motion to adjourn.
Commissioner Salas made a motion to adjourn to an adjourned meeting on
November 30, 1983, at 7:00 p.m., in La Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado,
La Quinta, California. Seconded by Commissioner Thornburgh. Unanimously
adopted.
The regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
California was adjourned at 8:15 p.m., November 8, 1983, at La Quinta City
Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California.
® MINUTES ® 4/.0
PLANNING COMMISSION - CITY OF LA QUINTA
.A Regular Meeting Held at the La Quinta
city Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta,
California
November 30, 1983 7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
A. Chairman John Klimkiewicz called the Planning cormLission meeting
to order at 7:00 p.m. He then called upon Commissioner Salas to
lead the flag salute.
2. ROLL CALL
A. Chairman Klimkiewicz requested the roll call. The Secretary called
the roll:
Present: Commissioners Salas, Imkanp and Chairman Klimkiewicz
Absent: Commissioners Goetcheus and Thornburgh
Comnnissioner Imkamp made a motion to excuse Commissioners Goetcheus
and Thornburgh. Commissioner Salas seconded. Unanimously adopted.
Also present were City Manager Frank Usher, Principal Planner Sandra
Bonner and Secretary Donna Velotta.
3. HEARINGS
A. Chairman Klimkiewicz introduced the public hearing as Change of Zone
No. 83-004, a request for a change of zone from R-2-8,000 and R-1-12,000
to R-3-2,800, R-3-20,000 and R-5. The property is located at the South-
east corner of Washington Street and Fred Waring Drive. Indian Wells
Villas, A Joint Venture, is Applicant. He then called for the report
from staff.
1. Sandra Bonner, Principal Planner, explained to the Commission that
the site is located within the area recently annexed by the City.
The Applicant obtained approval from Riverside County for a 354-unit
condominium development on the 60± acre site, with a condition of
approval being that a change of zone be required in accordance with
the development plan.
Although the County Board of Supervisors approved the change of zone
request on March 29, 1983, the ordinance officially adopting the
change of zone was not approved prior to the date that La Quinta
prezoned the property in the then -proposed annexation area. Therefore,
any change of zone which was approved by Riverside County in the
annexation area after April 15, 1983, is superseded by La Quinta's
zoning.
Ms. Bonner advised the Planning Conmission that the proposed change
of zone is consistent with the General Plan, is consistent with the
approved development plan, the zoning will be compatible with the
surrounding zoning and land uses and that approval of the request
will not adversely affect the environment.
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November 30, 1983
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Therefore, staff is requesting that the Planning Ccmmission
recamnd approval of Change of Zone Case No. 83-004 to the
City Council and adoption of the negative declaration prepared
for the environmental assessment.
Ms. Bonner then introduced Mr. Jack Dahlstrom, Project Director
for the Indian Wells Villas, who briefed the Planning Commission
about the project so they would be somewhat familiar with the
development and the time schedule. He explained the sizes and
prices of the condominiums, the locations of the recreation areas
and the: clubhouse and the phasing of the project. He explained
that a piece of property at the very corner of Washington and
Fred Waring, where the sales trailer is located presently, will
be used to construct a small, professional office building in the
future.
There was a short discussion with regard to water access, street
lighting, etc. There was some concern about the office building
being an appropriate use for that piece of property on Washington
and Fred Waring.
There being no further discussion, Commissioner Klimkiewicz closed
the public hearing. He then called for a motion.
2. Commissioner Imkamp made a motion, based on the findings in the
staff report, to recarmend approval to the City Council of Change
of Zone Case No. 83-004 in accordance with Exhibit "A", and also
adoption of the negative declaration prepared for the environmental
assessment. Ccmdssioner Salas seconded the motion. Unanimously
adopted.
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5. BUSINESS
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There being no further items of agenda to cone before the Planning CcmT ssion,
Chairman Klimkiewicz called for a motion to adjourn.
Commissioner Imkairp made a motion to adjourn to the meeting of December 13,
1983, at 7:00 p.m., in La Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta,
California.
The adjourned meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
California was adjourned at 7:45 p.m., Novenber 30, 1983, at La Quinta
City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California
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ITEM NO. �. T
DATE / c2 i S
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
MOTION BY: GOETCHEUS IMKAMP KLIMKIEWICZ SALAS
SECOND BY: CCHEU ' IMKAMP KLIMKIEEWWICZ SALAS
DISCUSSION:
HORN BURG
THORNBURGH
ROLL CALL VOTE:
CO=SSIONERS: AYE NO ABSTAIN ABSENT PRESENT
GOETCHEUS -- —
IMKAMP —
THORNBURGH —
SALAS —
KLIS,IKIEWICZ —
UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED: YES
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MEMORANDUM
CITY OF LA QUINTA
�C`�'y0F TflE��S
To: The Honorable Chairman and Members of the Planning Cammission
From: Sandra L. Bonner, Principal Planner
Date: December 13, 1983
Subject: REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME - TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 16449, AMENDED NO. 1,
Located at the Southwesterly Corner of Miles Avenue and Adams Street Aligrunent;
LQD, Inc., Applicant
On April 13, 1962, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved Tentative
Tract Map No. 16449, Amended No. 1. Under this approval, the Applicant has until
April 13, 1984, to record the final record map; otherwise, the approval expires and
becarres null and void.. The Applicant is requesting that the City approve a 12-month
extension of time in which to file the final map.
Project Description
The 127-acre site was approved for a 253-lot, single-family, planned residential
development. Unlike the planned residential developments recently approved by the
City, this develognent was approved by the County without plans showing either the
design or location of the dwellings.
EXPLANATION OF THE EXTENSION OF TIME PROCEDURE
While the state law allows for the granting of three one-year extensions of time on
approved tentative maps, the granting of an extension of time is a discretionary action
by the City Council rather than the Applicant's automatic right. The Municipal Land
Division ordinance specifies only those findings which are mandatory for approval of
the request; no such findings are specified for the denial of a request.
Please note the following important considerations regarding the approval of extensions
of time:
° An extension of time cannot be granted unless the land division conforms
with the General Plan and is consistent with the zoning and with the
applicable. schedule of improvements in effect at the time the extension
is granted.
° The extension cannot be conditionally approved. The City Council can either
approve the extension, allowing the Applicant additional time to record the
subdivision in accordance with the original tract design and conditions of
approval, or the City Council can deny the request. The City cannot require
changes in the design or the conditions of approval.
STAFF REPORT - PIATZMf G COMISSION
December 13, 1983
Page Two.
DISCUSSION
Staff is reccm ending denial of this extension of time request on the basis that the
tract map does not comply with the current requirements for planned unit developments
as specified in Section 5.3 of the Municipal Land Division Ordinance. Specifically,
the tract map does not include plans showing the locations and designs of the pro-
posed dwellings. This requirement is important in that it recognizes the basic
principal that a planned residential development is intended to be more than sinply
a division of land into lots, but rather serves as the canprehensive plan guiding
the actual develognent of the overall project.
The Planning Conmission recacmends to the City Council denial of the request for an
extension of time for ?tentative Tract Map No. 16449, Amended No. 1.
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ITEM NO.
DATE
PLffANNING COMMISSION MEETING A
RE: /G�culia: d;7-
MOTION BY: GOETCHEUS IMK_AMP KLIMKIEWICZ SALAS
SECOND BY: ETCHEU ,) IMKAMP KLIMKIEWICZ SALA.S
CGO'
DISCUSSION: r L g / La / Z
ROLL CALL VOTE:
CO'!MTSSIONERS: AYE NO ABSTAIN
GOETCHEUS —
IMKAMP —
THORNBURGH —
=4KIEWICZ -
UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED: YES NO
s-d
CHORNBURGH
THORNBURGH
ABSENT PRESENT
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MEMORANDUM
CITY OF LA QUINTA
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To: The Honorable Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
From: Sandra L. Bonner, Principal Planner
Date: December 13, 1983
5. D.
Subject: REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME - TENTATIVE TRACT MAP N0. 16450, AMENDED NO. 1,
Located at the Southwest Corner of Fred Waring Drive and Adams Street Alignment;
LQD, Inc., Applicant
Project Description
On January 19, 1982, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved this tentative
map proposing a 231-lot, single-family, residential subdivision on 121.5 gross acres.
(See attached exhibits 1 and 2 for information on adjacent proposed projects and existing
land uses). The zoning on the property is R-1-12,000 (One Family Dwellings, 12,000
Square Feet Net Lot Area Per Dvelling); this design provides for minimum 14,500 square
foot lots. All the streets are proposed for dedication to the City.
No plans for the houses which would be constructed on the lots were submitted (these
plans were not required for a "standard" lot subdivision such as this). If this map
were recorded, either all the lots could be developed by a single home builder or the
lots could be sold separately for development by different individuals or companies.
Under the original approval, the Applicant has unitl January 19, 1984, to record the
final tract map or the tentative tract map expires and becomes null and void. The
Applicant is requesting a 12-month extension to provide additional time to file the
final map. LQD, Inc. has not started the final map procedures with either the county
or the City.
Explanation of the Extension of Time Procedure
While the state law allows for the granting of three one-year extensions of time on
approved tentative maps, the granting of an extension of time is a discretionary action
by the City Council rather than the Applicant's automatic right. The Municipal Land
Division Ordinance specifies only those findings which are mandatory for approval of
the request; no such findings are specified for the denial of a request.
The policy followed by the City in its consideration of the requests for extensions of
time on Tentative Tract Map No. 14496 (Santa Rosa Cove) and Surface Mining Permit No.
127-E is the following:
An extension of time is granted in those instances where
the Applicant has sham a continuing and diligent effort
to comply with the conditions of approval and to begin
actual construction or use of the approved project.
Please note the following important considerations which apply specifically to extensions
of time on approved tentative land divisions.
STAFF REPORT - PLANNIN3 COMMISSION
December 13, 1983
Page Two.
° The extension cannot be conditionally approved. The City Council can
either approve the extension, allowing the Applicant additional time to
record the subdivision in accordance with the original tract design and
conditions of approval, or the City Council can deny the request. The
City cannot require changes in the design or the conditions of approval.
° A final map must be approved by the City Council if it is consistent with
the tentative approval and complies with the conditions of approval and
the state and local ordinances. This is very significant in this case
where the conditions of approval, specifically the County Road Letter dated
October 22, 1961, require substantial changes to the tract design. If the
Applicant submits a final map which complies with these conditions and
requirements yet results in a design which may not be supported by the City,
the City Council could conceivably be required to approve the final map over
any objections.
Therefore, a request for an extension of time should be approved only in
those instances where the City Council supports the proposed design and the
developnent conditions as they were originally approved.
DISCUSSION
Staff is recocmending denial of this request for an extension of time on the basis
that if this tentative tract map were submitted to the City now for its original
consideration, substantial changes in the design and conditions of approval would
be strongly urged by staff. Since approval of this extension request cannot be
conditioned to require these changes, we reconnend denial.
The following are concerns of staff regarding Tentative Tract Map No. 16450, Amended
No. 1:
° The Applicant has not initiated final tract map proceedings nor has the
Applicant indicated to staff any time when these proceedings would begin.
• The design doers not provide any setback from the perimeter public streets
to allow for adequate landscaping of the public right of ways.
• No additional setback areas are provided along Fred Waring Drive and Miles
Avenue to provide for the berms and landscaping needed to buffer the
traffic noise from these future four -lane roadways.
° Drainage is a major engineering concern in this entire area. No on -site
retention areas are proposed and all the drainage is proposed to be channeled
to the perimeter public streets. No information is available for the City to
determine if the on -site drainage plan as proposed is adequate or a change in
the design will be required.
° Sidewalks are not required along Fred Waring Drive, Miles Avenue or Adams
Street.
° The County Rasd Department conditions require significant changes in the
street design from the tentative map.
I,�ks
STAFF REPOIT - PLANNING COMMISSION
December 13, 1983
Page Three.
Since this is a land sales subdivision and no plans for the future houses
are required, control over the design of the houses would be on a lot -by -lot
basis
° The on -site circulation plan does not adequately provide for a collector
street system.
aRO uiyia § �� • •
The Planning Cammission recommends to the city Council denial of the Extension of
Time Request for Tentative Tract Map No. 16450, Amended No. 1
SLB:dmv
ITEM NO.
DATE
PLANNING CO^QffSSION MEETING
RE:
MOTION BY: GOETCHEUS
IMKAMP
KLIMIK EWICZ S7A_LAS
HORNBURGH
SECOND BY: GOETCHEUS
INK*lp
KLIMK ES3ICZ
THORNBURGH
DISCUSSI.OP::
ROLL CALL VOTE:
CO'.�ISSIONERS:
AYE
NO ABSTAIN ABSENT
PRESENT
GOETCHEUS
T?LVIL�LD
-
THGRL�URGH
ICi,Z:.g:IElNiCZ
-
UNANI'_-,OUSLY ADOPTED:
YES --
NO
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