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1985 02 12 PCAGENDA PLANNING CCMMISSION - CITY OF IA QUIRrA A Regular Meeting to be held at the La Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California February 12, 1985 7:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER A. Flag Salute 2. ROIL CALL j[�;ia`_1Cii�[Ky A. Minutes of the regular meeting of January 8, 1985. 5. BUSINESS A. Plot Plan No. 85-106, a request to construct a single-family dwelling on the west side of Avenida Madero, 180' south of Calle Monterey: Tom Hartung, Applicant. 1. Report from Staff 2. Notion for Adoption B. Plot Plan No. 85-107, a request to construct a single-family dwelling on the east side of Avenida Madero, 150' south of Calle Durango; Kenneth Copple, Applicant. 1. Report from Staff 2. Motion for Adoption C. Plot Plan No. 85-108, a request to construct a single-family dwelling on the east side of Avenida Villa, approximately 150' north of Calle Ensenada; David Cervantes, Applicant. 1. Report from Staff 2. Motion for Adoption D. Plot Plan No. 85-109, a request to construct a single-family dwelling on the west side of Avenida Juarez, 150' south of Calle Madrid; Rick Johnson Construction, Applicant. 1. Report from Staff 2. Notion for Adoption AGENDA - PLANNING Ca4IISSICN February 12, 1985 Page 2. E. Plot Plan No. 85-110, a request to construct a single-family dwelling on the west side of Avenida Villa, 150' north of Calle Durango; Rick Johnson Construction, Applicant. 1. Report from Staff 2. Motion for Adoption F. Plot Plan No. 85-111, a request to construct a single-family dwelling on the east side of Avenida Herrera, 200' north of Calle Colima; Rick Johnson Construction, Applicant. 1. Report fron Staff 2. Notion for Adoption G. Plot Plan No. 85-112, a request to construct a single-family dwelling on the west side of Avenida Ramirez, 150' north of Calle Hidalgo; Dan and Ann Jennings, Applicants. 1. Report from Staff 2. Motion for Adoption H. Plot Plan No. 85-113, a request to construct a single-family dwelling on the southwest corner of Calle Tampico and Calle Palm; Manuel Abarca, Applicant. 1. Report from Staff 2. Motion for Adoption I. Plot Plan No. 85-114, a request to construct a single-family dwelling on the west side of Avenida Ramirez, 200' south of Calle Temecula; Desert Design Development, Applicant. 1. Report from Staff 2. Notion for Adoption J. Plot Plan No. 85-115, a request to construct a single-family dwelling on the west side of Avenida Bermudas, 100' north of Calle Colima; Desert Design Development, Applicant. 1. Report from Staff 2. Motion for Adoption 02 AGENDA - PIAMING COMMIISSION February 12, 1985 Page 3. K. Plot Plan No. 85-116, a request to construct a single-family dwelling on the west side of Avenida Alvarado, 200' north of Calle Tecate; Desert Design Development, Applicant. 1. Report from Staff 2. Motion for Adoption L. Plot Plan No. 85-117, a request to construct a single-family dwelling on the west side of Eisenhower Drive, 250' north of Calle Temecula; Desert Design Development, Applicant. 1. Resort from Staff 2. Motion for Adoption M. Plot Plan No. 85-118, a request to construct a single-family dwelling on the east side of Eisenhower Drive, 50' north of Calle Temecula; Desert Design Development, Applicant. 1. Report from Staff 2. Motion for Adoption N. Plot Plan No. 85-119, a request to construct a single-family dwelling on the northeast corner of Calle Durango and Avenida Madero; Salvadcre Pina, Applicant. 1. Report from Staff 2. Notion for Adoption O. Plot Plan No. 85-105, a request to construct an entry gate and perimeter wall for portions of the La Quinta Golf Estates Subdivision; T.K.D. Associates, Applicant. 1. Report from Staff 2. Motion for Adoption ITEM NO. / r/ DATE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING RE: MOTION BY: GOETCHEU �KLIMKIEWICZ MORAN T-4 R BURGH SECOND BY: GOETCHEUS KULING KLIMKIEWICZ MORAN QBURGHj:�) DISCUSSION: W9� ROLL CALL - : COMMISSIONERS: AYE NO ABSTAIN ABSENT GOETCHEUS - IMIMCIESIICZ - MORAN - VQALLING - THORNBURGH - UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED: YES Sf PRESENT v/ v .yv. V - Oj AOL M 7 N UT' S PLANNING COMPASSION - CMOF LA QUlNDA / A Regular Meeting Held at the La Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Calls Estado, La Quinta, California January 8, 1985 7:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER A. Chairman Thornburgh called the Planning Cannission meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. He then called upon Ca, ssioner Klimkiewicz to lead the flag salute. 2. ROLL CALL A. Chaiman Thornburgh requested the roll call. The Secretary called the roll: Present: Ca Taissioners Coetcheus, Klimkiewicz, Moran, Walling and Chaixnan Thornburgh Absent: None Also present were Comunity Development Director Lawrence L. Stevens, Principal Planner Sandra L. Bonner, City Councilmen Lawrence Allen and John Pena, and Secretary Do= Velotta. 3. HEARINGS A. Chairman Thornburgh introduced the first hearing as Change of Zone Case No. 64-013, a request for a change of zone from A-1-10 to R-2-12,000, at the southwest corner of Jefferson Street and Avenue 50; Morris and Gzayson/Faitus Associates, Applicant. He than called_ for, the staff report. 1. Principal Planner Sandra Bonner explained that this is the third change of zone request filed by the Applicant. The first request being from A-1-10 (Light Agriculture) to R-2-12,000 (Mltiple Family Residential) and R-3/SP (General Residential, Specific Plan Required). In conjunction with this zone change, the City Council also approved Specific Plan No. 83-003 for a resort hotel on 30 acres. The second change of zone was for 80 acres adjacent to the west, again from A-1-10 to R-2-12,000. One of the findings made in this second rezoning was that the R-2 type of zoning, which would allow up to eight units per building, was consistent with the adjacent development and approved plans. Adjacent development (now kiistai as TM Gkcm)'at that time was zoned'oe the with side at R-2-4800. Approximately a quarter mule to the west is the Duna La Quinta Specific Plan, and again, that property was rezoned to an R-2 type zoning to permit condo development. Ms. Bonner stated further that, as discussed in the staff report, Staff is recommend- ing that the R-2-12,000 zoning not be allowed, but rather R-1-12,000 be permitted. This type of zoning is residential and would allow the same density; however, the R-1 zoning would allow a maximnam of two units per building, versus eight units per building allowed under the R-2. The reasons for this recrnmendation are: (a) Riverside County Connnnity Plan designation as rural residential with minis 'h-acre parcel size. (b) City of Indio's stated opposition to extending any north -south streets down to Avenue 50 between Jefferson Street and Monroe Street on the basis of retaining the rural residential character of this area. (c) The land pattern with small acreage lots and nunxsous landowners. (d) The existence of El Dorado Polo Club, which sets the character of the area for rural residential uses with pastures or agriculture. MINUTES - PLANNING COMMISSION January 8, 1985 Page 2. Ms. Bonner explained the last point Staff wished to make is that the R-1 type of zoning would permit the type of development as proposed by the Applicant currently, which is single-family lots or a maximum of two units to be attached. Since, at this time, we have no assurance that the Applicant will develop this property, it would be prudent for the City to zone for this lower type to provide oonpatibility with adjacent lard uses to the east and also to provide for the transition between more intense residential uses to the west, versus the ruralresidential to the east. If the Applicant should sutuit a development plan later on where he does propose clustered units, he can then request the R-2 zoning at that time. The change of zone and tentative tract applications can then be processed concurrently. Therefore, based on the findings in the staff report, Staff reeomiends denial of the change of zone request, from A-1-10 to R-2-12,000 and approval of the change of zone from A-1-10 to R-1-12,000. There being no questions by the Ccamission regarding the staff report, Chairman Thornburgh opened the public hearing. He called upon the Applicant for his presentation. Larry Spector, 79-700 Avenue 50, Da Quints, President of Morris and Grayson spoke as Applicant. He noted they requested the R-2 Zoning because they have a concern as to what later marketing will bring, especially for this parcel as it is the least attractive for what they want to create. He stated that they can accept the R-1 Zoning at this point, but they do request that the Planning Commission include in the co eats and recomen- dations, should they approve it, the latitude to protect the Applicant if they find the eight unit per building clustering is what they do need in the end. Community Development Director Stevens directed the Applicant's attention to the statement in the staff report under "Recomended Zoning" which states: "If a tentative tract map is suhTdtted showing clustering of units away from Avenue 50 and Jefferson Street and the City determines that such a plan is consistent with planned and existing area development, then a change of zone to R-2-12,000 could be processed at that time." Director Stevens stated he felt this represented Staff's and the City's position with regard to the point that Mr. Spector raised. Chairman 'Thornburgh requested any further cements As therewere none, he closed the public hearing at 7:14 p.m. After a brief discussion among the Comuissioners, Chairman Thornburgh called for a motion. 2. Camussioner Walling node a motion, based on the findings in the staff report, to deny Change of Zone Case No. 84-013 from A-10-10 to R-2-12,000 as shown on Exhibit "A" and moved to approve Change of Zone Case No. 84-013 from A-1-10 to R-1-12,000, and adopt the negative declaration for the environmental assessment, based upon the findings and in accordance with Exhibit "A", as amended. Commissioner Moran seconded the motion. Unanimously adopted. Chairman Thornburgh explained that the following two hearings would be heard concurrently. B. Street Vacation No. 84-005, a request to vacate portions of Cane Tampico and Avenida Obregon; and C. Plot Plan No. 84-088, a request to construct a golf course maintenance building at the southwest corner of Calle Tampico and Avenida Obregon, Landmark Ian,3 Company, Applicant. He then called for the staff report. Os . MINUTES - PLANNING G(X•N1tSSIQN January 8, 1985 Page 3. 1. Camnity Development Director Lawrence Stevens explained that the vacation request is for a small triangular portion of Avenida Obregon which is along the frontage of Parcels 5 and 6 Of Block 44, and also a small rectangular portion of Calle Tampico adjacent to Lot 1 of Block 44. He stated that Avenida Obregon is a 60' right- of-way, currently impr'OVed, but not to current standards. Calls Tampico is a 30' right-of-way and is improved between Eisenhower Drive and Avenida Carranza, but not accessible west of Avenida Carranza due to existing flood control channel. The area north Of Calls Tampico is developed as Part of the la Quints Hotel and Golf Course camplex, while south of Calle Tampico is oartially developed with single-family residences. There is an existing flood channel located parallel to and between Avenida Carranza and Avenida Obregon. It is contemplated that the area used for flood iapnove- ment will be relocated to a point west of Avenida Obregon within the next two years. This application for vacation is intended to facilitate construction of a golf course maintenance building. Director Stevens stated that this request is somewhat premature to Staff. Staff feels it probably should be better coordinated with the flood improve eats which are not finally designed at this point in time. in considering vacation requests, there is a four -fold responsibility. Director Stevens explained the following items in detail: ° Consistency of the proposed abandonment with the General Plan. o Evidence of public benefit of proposed abandonment. ° Demonstration that roads proposed for abandonnent are not needed for future use. . ° Compliance with provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act. Director Stevens stated that Staff's concern with this mad vacation is that it is piecemeal and may be premature in light of future flood improvements which are not fully designed. He stated that Staff is recamending that the read vacation matter be continued principally because of its association with the plot plan over which Staff has more significant concerns. Regarding the plot plan approval, Director Stevens explained it is a request by Larx1mrk Land Conpany to construct a one-story, 8000- �• .,..,. ,..,, ...> ,.. ., _ ...; _.:... ; ,._ oot.Aolf. PWrW maintenance bui�l to be Haed =, con jun0`, .. - tion with the Ia Q rota Hotel and Golf Course cmplm. The area in question is designated k-1 Zoning. We have interpreted zoning regulations to allow golf wrrse maintenance buildings when accessory to golf courses which are permitted use in the R-1 Zone. With respect to the environmental assessment, concerns of Staff are as follows: ° Noise • Lighting ° Land Use ° Risk of upset due to fuel, fertilizer, pesticides, etc. ° Decrease in attractiveness of adjacent area for residential uses. Generation of traffic ° Increased demand for public services and utilities. - The project can be determined to not have a significant adverse impact m the environment nmvided that appropriate mitigation mmeasures are incorporated in the design. These mreasures should be reflected as conditions of approval if the project is approved. Director Stevens then described the project and noted carmen ts Staff received from Public agencies. He went on to explain the mncerns of Staff with respect to this development which need to be carefully reviewed prior to taking action. These concerns include the following: ° Traffic and circulation impacts on the surrounding residential area. Adequacy of proposed parking. ° Building design. .a.-07 ® MINUTES - PLANNING M-MSSION January 8, 1985 Page 4. ° Noise and related activities associated with the building use. ° Timing of project as it relates to flood imprwements necessary in the area. ° Associated application to vacate roads in the area. ° Landscaping improvements at Tampico and Eisenhower. ° Fire Department access and facility needs. In conclusion, Director Stevens stated it appears that there are significant problems with the proposed use. While it is possible to make modifications to the proposed project to mitigate at least some of the concerns identified, it is not likely that all of the concerns identified can be fully mitigated. Nevertheless, it is possible to work with the Applicant to resolve, to the extent feasible, the identified prcblg unless it is the Conai.ssion's perception that the subject property and its location are simply unsuitable for the proposed use. If the latter is the case, it is frankly not beneficial to continue to work on design alternatives and this would indicate the project application should be denied. Based on the above, Director Stevens stated that the Ccnrmwdty DeveloFnent Department recamends that this matter be continued to the meeting of February 12, 1985, to allow Staff to cork with the Applicant to see if design modifications can mitigateconcerns raised within the staff report. There was a discussion period among Staff and the Commission. Chairman Thornburgh opened the hearing for public comment at 3:06 p.m. He called upon the Applicant for their presentation. Andy Vossler, P. O. Box 1000, la Quints, California, spoke in behalf of landmark Land Company, the Applicant. He spoke in favor of the two requests before the (remission and requested that a decision be made at this meeting. Vx. Vossler stated that landmark had been considering this location for a golf course maintenance building since 1978. He explained the many reasons why the maintenance facility was a necessity at this time and not just a luxury. He submitted some photos of the area before it had been upgraded by one of the local hameowners and stated he felt this project would be of benefit to the neighborhood. He touched each of the concerns of Staff expressing either solutions or reasons why he felt there was not a concern. - .:';; - ...:• 't a.. ..: , _- -:Brien Cdrleyj Planner:foa *Lwxb Wk LaM .. iri-faWr oP- Ltn[maTry:' . the projects. He thoroughly described the golf course maintenance building itself, stating that the metal building is very updated and would not be unattractive to the neighborhood. Peter Sherman, Council for Landmark land Company, sprite briefly about landscaping requested by Staff for the Eisenhower/Tampico area. He advised that it is clear cut that the City could be violating due process if it relates this landscaping to the projects. Both case law and statutes require that anything that the City tries to impose at this time must be a reasonable relationship to the projects under consideration. It must be a relationship to the use of the proposals. There is no legal basis to which the City can condition the projects to cover this landscaping as it is outside the projects' area. Bruce Robinson, 51-251 Avenida Cbregon, La Quints, acting asspokesman for the property owners in the neighborhood surrounding the projects' area, spoke against the proposals giving many reasons, some of which are the following: ° Felt it is an imnroner use (clubhouse � mile away) ° Noise level would be heightened ° Not beneficial to property owners • Info obtained gave property owners reason to believe this area was to become a park ° Fuel storage (dangers of) ° Health s safety hazards (storage of pesticides/fuel) ,N..� 08 MII4= - PLANNING CMUSSION January 8, 1985 Page 5. ° Groups of adult males lingering in area (work force). ° 'type of work force being used. Land was originally residentially zoned, taken by eminent domain for flood control, turned over to -n1mark lard Company for an industrial use. Property owners feel this is an affront to then. Negative monetary impact on land values. " Feels landmark lard Company should find another location for this use. Maurice Bridler, 51-293 Avenida Alvarado, la 4uinta, stated he supported everything Mr. Robinson expressed. He questioned why Lana- k Iaxd Company did not contemplate the need of a golf course maintenance- building when the golf -course was put in and had set aside a piece of their own 400 acres for this purpose. He felt the people who benefitted from the golf course should have to put up with whatever negative impacts this use would produce. Frank 11"Thy, Indian Wells, spoke against the projects. He stated he awns 36 lots in the Cove and feels this is an improper use in an R-1 Zone. Director Stevens noted for the record a letter received by the Community Development Department from Mr. Clyde Potter, who vans property on Avenida Carranza. He stated opposition to the project generally for the same reasons previously mentioned by the speakers Andy Vossler spoke in rebuttal at this time. As there were no further caments, Chairman 'Thornburgh closed the hearing at 8:30 p.m. Discussion among the Crnmission resulted in the following conclusions: Crnmissioner Walling felt the requests should be continued to determine if Fire Department conditions could be met. C-mmissioner Klimkiewicz stated he could not justify the use in this area. Ornmissioner Goetcheus stated he would like to see landmark land ..... ...., : ,.., .. Ccupany erne up with a better plan. . Crnmissioner Moran felt she could not justify this use in an R-1 Zone. Chairman Thornburgh stated he felt it was an improper use for this residential area. Chairman Thornburgh called for a motion. 2. Crnmissioner Klimkiewicz made a motion to deny Street Vacation No. 84-005 as it is determined that it is not consistent with the General Plan, and moved to deny Plot Plan No. 84-088 for appropriate findings of residential incompatibility, traffic, etc. Commissioner Moran seconded the motion. Unanimously Adopted. Director Stevens advised those present that the Crnmission's decision is subject to appeal in a specified period of time. The Applicant will be advised of this opportunity to appeal and any appeal will be noticed in the same fashion as previously done. If there is an appeal, it will go to the City Council. Andy Vossler stated that there would be an appeal forthcoming. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Moved by Commissioner Goetcheus, seconded by Cemussioner Walling to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of November 13, 1984. 14II4JMS - PLANNING CCr4MISSLCN January 8, 1985 Page 6. 1. The minutes of the regular meeting of November 13, 1984 were approved as submitted. Unanimously adopted. B. Moved by Commissioner Goetcheus, seconded by Commissioner Walling to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 11, 1984. 1. The minutes of the regular meeting of December 11, 1984 were approved as submitted. Unanimously adopted. 5. BUSINESS A. Chairman Thornburgh introduced the first lten of business as Street Vacation No. 84-006, a request to vacate Hatajo Drive portions of Air[nrt . Boulevard; Landmark Taxes Company, Applicant. He called for the staff .. report. - 1. Director Stevens stated that as this matter was fully discussed at the study session the day prior, Staff is recommending that the Commission adopt the Resolution. 2. Chairman Thornburcgh made a motion based on findings in the staff report to adopt Resolution No. 84-86 and to recommend to the City Council approval of the vacation of Airport Boulevard from Jefferson Street to the east boundary of the All American Canal, and of Hatajo Drive, subject to compliance with the conditions contained within Resolution No. 84-86. Commissioner Walling seconded the motion. xman,,,..,aly adopted. B. Chairman Thornburgh introduced the next item of business as Plot Plan No. 84-100, a request to construct a single-family dwelling at the south- west corner of Avenida Madero and Calls Ensenada; Noel and Elaine Jensen, Applicants. 1. Director Stevens stated that this item had been fully discussed at the study session, and therefore, Staff is recommending that the Commission approve the request. 2. Chairman Thornburgh made a motion based on findings in the staff report to approve Plot Plan No. 84-100 in accordance with b]dnibits A, B and C and subject to the attached conditions, as amended. Commissioner Moran seconded the motion. Unanimously adopted. C. Chairman Thornburgh introduced the next item of business as Plot Plan No. 84-101, a request to construct a single-family dwelling on the at side of Roudel Lane, approximately 180' south of the end of the street; Daniel Ferguson, Applicant. 1. Director Stevens noted that this matter had been discussed at the study session, and therefore, Staff is recampn that the Commission approve the request. 2. Chairman Thornburgh made a motion based on findings in the staff report to approve Plot Plan No. 84-101 in accordance with Exhibits A, B and C and subject to conditions of approval attached thereto. Ca missioner Walling seconded the motion. Unanimously adopted. D. Chairman Thornburgh introduced the last item of business as Plot Plan No. 84-102, a request to construct a single-family dwelling on the west side of Avenida Martinez, 100' north of Calle Arroba; Larry Rogers, Applicant. 1. Again, Director Stevens noted that this item had been fully discussed at the study session and re=wended that the commission recommend approval of the request. 2. Chairman Thornburgh made a motion based on findings in the staff report to approve Plot Plan No. 84-102 in accordance with Ddhibits A, B and C and subject to the attached conditions. Commissioner Walling seconded the motion. Unanimously adopted. 19 DUNUTES - PLANNING CCM4ISSICN January 8, 1985 Page 7. After a brief discussion, it was decided to hold a special study session to discuss single-family residential standards on January 28, 1985, at 3.00 p.m. 6. Tere being no further items of agenda to care before the Camdssion, Chain:an Thornburgh called for a notion to adjourn. Caamissia er !bran made a motion to adjourn to the next regular meeting of February 12, 1985, at 7:00 p.m., in La Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Calls Estado, Ta Quinta, California. Chairman Thornburg seconded the motion. Unanimously adopted. The regular meeting of the Planning Cannssion of the City of la Quints, California, was adjourned at 9:25 p.m., January B. 1985, in the La Quints City Hall, 78-105 Calls Estado, la Quints, California. ITEM NO. DATE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING �-�-�-- MOTION BY: GOETCHEUS WALLING KLIMKIEWICZ MORAN THORNBURGH SECOND BY: �CHEUS WALLING KLIMKIEWICZ MORAN THORNBURGH DISCUSSION: ROLL CALL VOTE: COMMISSIONERS: AYE NO ABSTAIN ABSENT PRESENT GOETCHEUS - RLII,1KIRlICZ - MORAN - WALLING - THORNBURGH - UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED: YES NO r,%v v .. 12 oY Q. s S c` y OF MEMORANDUM CITY OF LA QUINTA C 5A To: The Honorable Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission From: Comcauiity Development Department Date: February 12, 1985 Subject: PLOT PLAN NO. 85-106 Location: West Side of Avenida Madero, 180' South of Calle Monterey Applicant: Torn Hartung Request: Approval to Construct a Single -Family House Intended for Personal Residence 1. General Plan: Low Density Residential (3-5 dwellings per acre). 2. zoning: R-1*++ (One -Family Dwellings, 17' Height Limit, 1200 Square Foot Minimum Dwelling Size). 3. Existing Conditions: The 50' x 1.50' lot is located on the east side of .Avenida Madero, south of Calle Monterey. Very few of -the surrounding lots have been developed. Those lots that are developed have single-family homes on single lots. The most c=rcn design features are peaked roofs and stucco siding. The only adjacent home has a flat gravel roof and is made of brick. 4. Lnvironmental Assessment: The project is categorically exergot from the require- ments of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and a Notice of Exemption will be filed with the County Recorder. 5. Description of the Request: The Applicant is requesting approval to construct a single -fondly house for a personal residence. The house has.1511 square .feet Of.living area with .three bedroom having clear dimensions. exceeding 10 feet, two baths, and an attached double -car garage with a connecting door into the house. The building will have beige or off-white colored stucco siding, brownish -red flat the shingles, and a peaked 4 and 12 pitched roof. There are 18-inch overhangs. The overall height is 16i,feet. The house will. have a 20-foot front setback, a 69' rear setback and five-foot sideyard setbacks. STAFF CC M'fENTS AND ANALYSIS The floor plan, height and siting of the house complies with the R-1*++ zoning requirements and the City's adopted minimum standards for single-family houses. 13 STAFF REPORT - PLANNING COMMISSION February 12, 1985 Page 2. Regarding compatibility, the design of the house should be compatible with existing houses in the area. This will be the only house with decorative, flat tile shingles, but should, however, be compatible with any future development in the surrounding area. Since all other development occurs on single lots, this proposal is consistent and compatible with area development. 1. The request is consistent with the requirements of the R-1 Zone and the goals and objectives of the La Qainta General Plan. 2. The building design is compatible with area development. 3. The project will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment and is categorically exenpt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. STAFF RECM4ENDATION Based upon the above findings, the Conymni ty Development Department reccnrends approval of Plot Plan No. 85-106 in accordance with Exhibits A, B and C and subject to the attached conditions. PREPARED BY: J. 1 Assistant Planner TJC:dmv Atch: 1. Conditions 2. Exhibits A, B and C APPROVED BY: C�' cl� / / A-1 Lawrence L. Stevens, AICP Ocn comity Development Director 14 • THIS APPRDVAL IS SUIL TD THE FOLIDWIM CONDITI 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.65-106 , uvaess oUmvise amexxied by the following conditions. 2. The approved plot plan shall be used within two years of the approval date; otherwise, it shall become roll and void and of no effect whatsoever. By "use" is meant the beginning of substantial oonstruction, not including grading, oontenplated by this approval which is begun with the two-year period and is thereafter diligently pursued to oanpletion. 3. Water and sewage disposal facilities shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of the Riverside County Health Department. 4. Fixe protection shall be provided in a000rdaroe with the standards of the Uniform Fire Code as adopted by the City of Ia Quints. 5. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the developer 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 (2), 15-gallon, street trees. The plan shall indicate the irrigation system and the location of the required three (3) outdoor water spigots. Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occugnancy, the Applicant shall install landscaping in accordance with the approved landscape plan. All trees and plants shall be maintained in viable condition for the life of the approved use. 6. The heating and cooling mechanical equipment shall be ground mounted, or screened entirely by the roof structure., 7. Refuse containers and bottled gas cu tainers shall be concealed by fencing or landscaping. I , B. The driveway shall be surfaced with concrete and have asphaltic concrete connecting pavement (a 2" x 4" header) to the existing street pavement. 9. The Applicant shall obtain clearances and/or permits from the following agencies prior to submitting these plans to the Daild;,g Department for plan check: ° Riverside County Health Department ° City Fire Marshal ° Con unity Development Department, Planning Division ° Desert Sams Unified School District 10. The Applicant shall pay a school development fee as determined by the Desert Sands Unified School District in accordance with the school mitigation agree- ment as approved by the City Council and in effect at the time of issuance of a building permit. A letter fran Desert Sands Unified School District stating that these fees have been paid shall be presented to the Comnmuiity Development Department, Building Division, prior to issuance of a building permit. A— 15 RE: ITEM NO. DATE /Z $S PLANNING COMMIISSION MMEEETING MOTION BY: GOETCHEUS DTA JDK; KLIMKIEWICZ SECOND BY: GOETCHEUS DIALLING KLIMKIEWICZ DISCUSSION: ROLL CALL VOTE: MORAN THORNBURGH MORAN THORNBURGH COXMSSIONERS: AYE NO ABSTAIN ABSENT GOETCHEUS - KLIA'IKM47ICZ - MORAN - Vg1LLING - THORNBURGH - UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED: YES NO PRESENT 1fi 11 u c S C`�`y OF TfiiO� MEMORANDUM CITY OF LA OUINTA To: The Honorable Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission From: Community Development Department Date: February 12, 1985 Subject: PLCYP•PLAN No. 85-107 Location: Fast Side of Avenida Madero, 150' South of Calle Durango Applicant: Kenneth Copple Request: Approval to Construct a Single -Family House f:3sLM:te 1. General Plan: Low Density Residential (3-5 Dwellings/Acre). 2. Zoning: R-•l*++ (One Family Dwellings, 17' Height Limit, 1200 Square Foot_ Minimum Dwelling Size). 3. Existing Conditions: The 50' x 100' sparsely vegetated, vacant lot is located within the subdivided awe area on the east side of Avenida Madero, 150' south of Calle Durango. The general vicinity consists primarily of vacant, 5000-square- foot lots with scattered, single-family houses, typical of the La Quinta Cove area. The majority of the houses in the project site vicinity have the typical California and Spanish style architecture. Surrounding land uses consist of vacant land to the north, south (sides of the project site) and west (across Avenida Madero), and a single-family house containing a Spanish design incorporating a red tile mission roof. A single-family house is also located to the southwest of the site across Avenida Madero having a typical California hotre design. 4. Environmental Considerations: The project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines. A Notice of Exemption will be filed with the County Recorder contingent upon approval of the project. 5. Description of the Request: The Applicant is intending to construct the single- family house for his own personal residence. The house is to have 1408 gross floor area (1200 square feet plus living area) with three bedrooms having interior dimensions exceeding 10 feet, two baths and an attached, double -car garage. The garage is to contain two pedestrian doors; one connecting to the main house and one to the southerly sideyard. A 168-square foot, covered patio is provided at the westerly sideyard. STAFF REPORT - PLANNING COMMISSION February 12, 1985 Page 2. The house is to have cream -colored stucco exterior siding with typical wood trim. The roof is proposed as 4 and 12 pitch with brawn gravel covering. Roof overhang is 24", which exceeds the minimum requirement of 18". The setbacks are 20 feet from Avenida Madero (front yard), a 15-foot rear yard setback, and five-foot setbacks from the house to the side property lines. The height of the house is 14' with a 16' high chinmey which meets the height require- ments of the zone of 17' maximum building height. The garage faces out onto Avenida Madero to the east and is offset to the southern side of the lot. No landscaping for the development has been proposed. No plans for mechanical or electrical equipment are indicated on the subject plot plan. STAFF CONVENTS AND DISCUSSION The floor plan, height and siting comply with the R-1*++ Zoning code and the City's adopted minimum standards for single-family dwellings. However, there are no plans for landscaping:, roof, wall and/or ground -mounted mechanical or electrical equipment. The proposed house is generally cmipatible with the surrounding development. The overall design, roof style, mass, bulk, and height of the proposed project is compatible with the neighboring development. The proposed stucco siding and architectural design is consistent with surrounding houses. With regard to siting, the majority of houses in the area are constructed on one lot. Therefore, the Applicant's proposal to construct the house on a single lot should be canpatible with the area development. FINDINGS 1. The project: will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment. 2. The request: is consistent with the requirements of the R-1 Zone and goals and objectives of the La Quinta General Plan. 3. The building design is crngpatible with area development contingent upon the conditions of approval. STAFF REC(IIIENDATION Based upon the above findings, the Community Development Department recommends approval of Plot Plan No. 85-107 in accordance with Exhibits A, B and C and subject to the attached conditions. Gary W. Price Associate Planner GWP:dmv Atch: 1. Conditions 2. Exhibits A, B and C Lawrence L. Stevens, AICP Community Development Director .' � IS THIS APPAUVAL IS SAT TO 7M FMaDWM OONDITIO P 1. The development of the site shall be in omfornmanoe with the Exhibits A, s and C contained in the file for Plot Plan No. 85-107 o, uviless otherwise amanded by the following oanditicns. 2. Rhe 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. sy "use" is meant the beginning of substantial construction, not including grading,, oormtemQlated by this approval which is begun with the two-year period and is thereafter diligently pursued to ccupletion. 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 Inform Fire Code as adopted by the City of la Quinta. S. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the developer 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 (2), Ls -gallon, street trees. Zhe plan shall indicate the irrigation system and the location of the required three (3) outdoor water spigots. Prior to the issuance of a Qertificate of oocupazncyr the Applicant shall install landscaping in accordance with the approved landscape plan. All trees and plants shall be maintained in viable 03ndit2M for the life of the approved use. 6. 7he heating and cooling mechanical equipnent shall be ground mounted, or screened entirely by the roof structure.. 7. Refuse ccntAinexs and bottled gas obntainers shall be concealed by fencing or larklacaping. S. The driveway shall be surfaced with concrete and have asphaltic om=rete connecting pavement (a 2" x 4" header) to the existing street pavement. 9. Rhe Applicant shall obtain clearances and/or permits from the following agencies prior to submitting these plans to Building Departme plan check: ° Riverside oounty'Haslth Department ° City Fire Marshal ° domunity Development Department, Planning Division ° Desert Sands Unified School District 10. The Applicant shall pay a school development fee as determined by the Desert Sands Unified School District in accordance with the school mitigation agree- ment as approved by the City Council and in effect at the time of issuance of a building permit. A letter from Desert Sands Unified School District stating that these fees have been paid shall be presented to the Community Development Department, Building Division, prior to issuance of a building permit. m ITEM NO. DATE a-/�z-Fs PLANNING COMMISSION Qp MEETING RE: /�/Y-5 - / C) F — C]/- L2 w w ai MOTION BY: GOETCHEUS VPJJ ING KLIMKIEWICZ MORAN SECOND BY: GOETCHEUS YP.LLING KLIMKIEWICZ MORAN DISCUSSION ROLL CALL VOTE: COMMISSIONERS: AYE NO GOETCHEUS — KLIMKIEWICZ — MORAN — L�1IS,ING — THORNBURGH — UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED: YES ABSTAIN ABSENT NO THORNBURGH THORNBURGH PRESENT s 2� M MEMORANDUM CITY OF LA OUINTA To: The Honorable Chairman and DIernbers of the Planning Commission From: Conmunity Develognent Department Date: Fd:)ruary 12, 1985 Subject: PLOP PLAN NO. 85-108 Location: Fast Side of Avenida Villa, Approximately 150, North of Calle Ensenada Applicant: David Cervantes Request: Approval to Construct a Single -Family House BACKGROUND 1. General Plan; Low Density Residential (3-5 dwellings/acre). 2. Zoning: R--1*++ (One -Family Dwelling, 17' Height Limit, 1200 Square Foot Minimum Dwelling Size). 3. Existing Conditions: The project site is a 50' x 100', partially vegetated, vacant lot within the existing subdivided Cove area. The project site vicinity consists primarily of vacant lots having a variety of single-family houses scattered throughout the neighborhood. On the block of Avenida Villa/Avenida Navarro, between Calle Sonora and Calle Ensenada, there are five houses and 17 vacant lots. The nearby development consists of typical California Ranch/ Spanish Villa style architecture. An existing single-family house is located directly adjacent to the north of the proposed house. Vacant property surrounds the project: site to the east, west and south. 4. rE mironmental Considerations: The project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 153',03 of the CEQA Guidelines. A Notice of Exemption is to be filed with the County Recorder contingent upon project approval. 5. Description of the Request: The Applicant is requesting approval of the proposed house for his principal residence. The house will have over 1300 gross square feet of floor area (1224 square foot livable floor area) with three bedrooms having interior dimensions exceeding 10 feet, two baths and an attached two -car garage. The garage has a connected entry into the house and a pedestrian door to the side patio. The house is to have a 20-foot front setback, fine -foot sideyard set'aacks am 1--foot rear yard setback. The souse height is 15 ieet with roof eave overhangs of 18" 0 �'jAJ'i' J ICII)]�]' - ;'LN�N].i:c 0 Y, February 12, 11985 Page 2. The design of the house is a modern California Ranch style, with stucco exterior siding and a sloping Spanish tile roof.. The roof is to have a 4 and 12 pitch. A brown, waod batten roof fascia is incorporated into the house exterior. The house is to have a white exterior stucco. STAFF CQIZIENTS AND DISCUSSION The floor plan of the proposed house comq�lies with the City's adonted standards regarding residential clove lop;muit. The :house is sited with an east/:-est orientation on the lot with a 20-foot front yard setback, five-foot sideyard setbacks and a 14-foot rear yard setback. The house is therefore compatible with the surrounding development regarding siting. The house design is typical in mass, height and bulk to other houses in the neighborhood. The red tile roof is expected to upgrade the architecture of the area. The overall house design is compatible with nearby developments. FINDINGS 1. The project will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment. and is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality' Act. 2. The request is consistent with the requirements of the R-1 Zone and the goals and objectives of the La Quinta General Plan. 3. The building design is compatible with area development based on the conditions of approval. Based on the above findings, the Conriunity Development Department recommends approval of Plot Plan MD. 85-108 in accordance with Exhibits A, B and C and subject to the attached conditions. Gary W. Price Associate Planner GWP:dmv Atch: 1. Conditions 2. Exhibits A, B and C APPROVED BY: Lawrence L. Stevens, AICP Community Development Director 22 THIS APPWWR L IS SUSJiX'I' 7U THE FU1L%,ZNG Q.r1DMMS: 1. The development of the site shall be in oxdcr canoe with the Exhibits A. B and C contained in the file for Plot Plan No.85-108 , unless otherwise amended by the following omditicns. 2. The approved plot plan shall be used within boo years of the approval date; otherwise, it shall beoorre 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 oompletion. 3. Water and sewage disposal facilities shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of the Riverside ammty Health Department. 4. Fire protection shall be provided in accordance with the standards of the Uniform Fire Axle as adopted by the City of la Quinta. 5. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the developer shall subunit 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 (2), 15-gallon, street trees. The plan shall indicate the irrigation system and. the location of the required three (3) outdoor, water spigots. Prior to the issuance of a Qertificate of Occupancy, the Applicant shall install landscaping in accordance with the approved landscape plan. All trees and plants shall be maintained in viable condition for the life of the.appxaved use. 6. The heating and cooling mechanical equipment shall be ground mounted, or screened entirely by the roof structure. 7. Refuse containers and bottled gas containers shall be concealed by fencing or landscaping. B. The driveway shall be surfaced with concrete and have asphaltic concrete connecting pavement (a 2" x 4" header) to the existing street pavernnt. 9. Rhe Applicant shall obtain clearances aril/or permits from the following agencies prior to submitting these plans to the Building Department for plan dreck: . o. Riverside County health Department ° City Fire Marshal a Omartm pity Development Department, Planning Division ° Desert Sands Unified School District 10. The Applicant shall pay a school development fee as determined by the Desert Sands 'Unified School District in accordance with the school mitigation agree - Trent as approved by the City Council and in effect at the titre of issuance of a building permit. A letter fran Desert Sands Unified School District stating that these fees have been paid shall be presented to the Community Development Depart. -t, Building Division, prior to issuance of a building p`-rit. .0,„:'] '7�.. ITEM NO. DATE o2 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING RE: /0`' % MOTION BY: GOETCHEUS V ALLING KLIMKIEWICZ SECOND BY: GOETCHEUS M LLING KLIMKIEWICZ DISCUSSION: MDRAN THORNBURGH MORAN THORNBURGH ROLL CALL VOTE: COPTIISSIONNERS: AYE NO ABSTAIN ABSENT PRESENT GOETCHEUS — RZDYIEWICZ — maw - WLLING — THORNBURGH — UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED: YES NO A-,;1 2 4 Ll R� r 1 of rr� MEMORANDUM CITY OF LA QUINTA To: The Honorable Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission From: Community Development Department Date: February 12, 1985 Subject: PLOT PLAN NO. 85-109 Location: blest Side of Avenida Juarez, 150' South of Calle Madrid Applicant: Rick Johnson Construction Request: Approval to Construct a Single -Family House Intended for Sale BACKGROUND 1. General Plan: Loa Density Residential (3-5 dwellings/acre). 2. Zoning: R-1*++ (One -Family Dwellings, 17' Height Limit, 1200 Square Foot Mini,T,ur� Dwelling Size). 3. Existing Conditions: The 50' x 100' lot. is located within the subdivided Cove area on Avenida Juarez, south of Calle Madrid. The surrounding area has scattered development with a variety of house designs. The majority of the homes have stucco siding with peaked roofs covered with rock, tile or asphalt shingle. All the houses in the immediate vicinity are built on single lots. 4. Environmental Assessment: The project is categorically exempt from the :require- ments of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and a Notice of Exemption will be filed with the County Recorder. 5. Description of the Request: The Applicant, who is a contractor, is requesting approval to construct a single-family house intended for sale. Rick Johnson has received ICI previous approvals .for similar houses, including one across .the street. Seven homes have been completed, four are under construction and none are in plan check. All of the Applicant's houses have been sold and there are no vacant ones. This application has been submitted concurrently with two other applications. The house has 1592 square feet of living space, with three bedrooms exceeding the 10-foot clear dimension required, two baths, and an attached two -car garage with a connecting pedestrian door into the house. The building will have adobe -colored, stucco siding, brownish trim and bra:zish-gold, asphalt shincles. Decorative brim}c will be placed on the front to distinguish it from Johnson's similar house across the street. The overall height is approximately 16': feet. The house will have a 20-foot front setback, a 16-foot rear setbac and five-foot sideyard setbacks. 'S ;;`i'i.l'i ]'j'!'r)lil' - 1'1'NvJ1"If�G �7 �r•i7;;tiI February 12, 1985 Page 2. STAFF CO^9N,EN'I'S AND ANALYSIS The floor plan, height and siting of the house complies with the R-1*++ Zoning requiremnts, and the City's adopted minimrun standards for single-family houses. Regarding the coapatibility of the house's design with surrounding development, the overall design and roof style are consistent. 7he surrounding hcmes are of various designs and roof styles, but almost all have stucco exterior walls. The proposed asph:__t shingle, peaked roof is also consistent with the existing houses in the area. The house's size and bulk are comparable to that of surrounding dwellings. FINDINGS 1. The request is consistent with the requirements of the R-1 Zone and the goals and objectives of the La Quinta General Plan. 2. The building design is compatible with area development. 3. The project will not have A significant adverse impact on the environment is cate7ornca11'_ exempt fra^l the reluirements of the alifon�ia E �_iro��;rental gaality Act. STAFF RECO1,1Er\fDATIONS Based upon the above findings, the Community Development Department recommends approval of Plot Plan No. 85-109 in accordance with Exhibits A, B and C, and subject to the attached conditions. PRPARED B): APPROVED BAY(: Tamara J. Campbell (/Lawrence L. Stevens, AICP Assistant Planner C mTrunity Development Director TJC : drr�7 Atch: 1. 2. conditions. Exhibits A, B and C Allk 711IS APPROZ1,1, 1S SUf3TF TO 'AlL F1JLL N'It4S CGtu)ITICCS,: 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.85-109 , unless otherwise aid 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 cmpletion. 3. Water and sewage disposal facilities shall be installed in accordance with the reguiremsnts of the Riverside County Health Department. 4. Fire protection shall be provided in a000rdanoe with the standards of the Uniform Fire Code as adopted by the City of la Quinta. 5. Prior to the issuance of a building penmit, the developer 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 minbm of two 12), 13-gallon, street trees. The plan shall indicate the irrigation SXsten and the location, of ther,eguixed three .(3):outdQor..water. spigots. `wicr to the issuanoe'of a Certificate of Occupancy, the Applicant shall install landscaping in accordance with the approved landscape plan. All trees and plants shall be maintained in viable condition for the life of 6. The heating and cooling mechanical equipment shall be ground motunted, or screened entirely by the roof structure. 7. Refuse containers and bottled gas containers shall be concealed by fencing or landscaping. 8. The driveway shall be surfaced with concrete and have asphaltic concrete connecting pavement (a 2" x 4" header) to the existing street pavement. 9. The Applicant shall obtain clearances and/or permits fran the following agencies prior to submitting these plans to the Building Department for plan check: ° Riverside County Health Department e. City Fire Marshal ° Community Development Department, Planning Division ° Desert Sands Unified School District 10. ate Applicant shall pay a school development fee as determined by the Desert Sands Unified School District in accordance with the school mitigation agree- ment as approved by the City Council and in effect at the time of issuance of a building peinlit. A letter frcan Desert Sands Unified School District stating that t`=se fees have been paid shall be presentee to the Co: dnity Development D epartr_•-.t, Building Division, prior to issuance of a building pe mLit. 7' Ah ITEM NO. S DATE B S PLANNING CCOOMMnISSION MEETING MOTION BY: GOETCHEUS WAUjING KLIMKIEWICZ MORAN THORNBURGH SECOND BY: GOETCHEUS DOILLING KLIMKIEWICZ MORAN THORNBURGH DISCUSSION: ROLL CALL 'VOTE: CO^!MI S S IONERS : GOETCHEUS KLD'IICIEt4IC'Z MORAN ViALLING THORNBURGH UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED: AYE NO YES ABSTAIN NO ABSENT PRESENT ,a 28 MEMORANDUM CITY OF LA QUINTA J. d To: The Honorable Chairman and Yembers of the Planning Commission From: Cb.m1unity Development Department Date: February 12, 1985 Subject: PLOT PLAN NO, 85-110 Location: West Side of Avenida Villa, 150' North of Calle Durango Applicant: Rick Johnson Construction Request: Approval to Construct a Single -Family House Intended for Sale J BACFCGROUND 1. General Plan: Low Density Residential (3-5 dwellings/acre). 2. Zoning: R-1*++ (One Family Dwellings, 17' Height Limit, 1200 Square Foot *linimum D,7elling Size) . 3. Existing Conditions: The 50' x 100' lot, is located on Avenida Villa, north of Calle Durango. Mnst of the surrounding area has been previously developed yr a variety of housing designs and roofing materials. Almost all houses in the ith vicinity are built on single lots. 4. Environmental Assessment: The project is categorically exempt from the require- ments of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and a Notice of Exaction will be filed with the County Recorder. 5. Description of the Request: The Applicant, who is a contractor, is requesting approval to construct a single-family house intended for sale. Rick Johnson has received 1.1 previous aliprovals°for similar houses. Seben hdM6s have been caiaileted, four a -re under 'c:onstruotion' and none are in plan check. This application has-been submitted concurrently with two other applications. All of the Applicant's houses have been sold and there are no vacant ones. The house has 1592 square feet of usable living area, with three bedroans exceeding the 10-foot clear dimension required, two baths and an attached two -car garage with a connecting pedestrian door into the house. The building will have off-white colored stucco siding and brownish trim. The overall height is approximately 161-, feet. The house will have a 20-foot front setback, a 16-foot rear setback, and five-foot sideyard setbacks. There are 24" eaves and a 4 and 12 shln4led roof. pitch, wood shake- �� y w 29 February 12, 1985 Page 2. STAFF MfM TS AND ANALYSIS The floor plan, height and siting of the house complies with the R-1*+-4 zc)n.in(7 requireIrlents, and the City's adopted minimum standards for single-family houses. Regarding the compatibility of the house's design with surrounding c]cvelo,-x-,ent, the overall design ar4. roof style are -consistent. The surrour4ing. hmes are of various designs and roof styles. The proposed cedar shingle, peaked roof is also consistent with the existing dwellings in the area since a similar roof material is utilized across the street. The house's size and bulk are ccmparable to that of surrounding dwellings. FINDINGS 1. The request is consistent with the requirements of the R-1 Zone and the goals and objectives of the La Quinta General Plan. 2.. Thebuildingdesign is compatible with area develognent. 3. The project will not have significant tc I a-nt adverse -i-Pact on the and is ca tegorically 'gorically exempt from the requirements of the California En-,,irorm-ental 77 fkialty Act STAFF RE)CMIENMTION Based upon the above findings, the Community Development Department reccmrends approval of Plot Plan No. 85-11.0 in accordance with Exhibits A, B and C and subject to the attached conditions. Oft kips Tamara J. Campbell Assistant Planner :1., corx1itions 2.. pthibits A,. B.anr1 C. APPROVED BY: C;4, �� Lawrence L. Stevens, AICp amuni'ty Development Director MIS APP10011, IS SUAOt0P 7-0 7HE FC7J-M'lw;; CCjn)jT1Q4S: 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. 85-110, 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, conteiplated by this approval which is begun with the two-year period and is thereafter diligently pursued to ccmpleticn. 3. Water facilities shall -be `Sristalled in a000 +dance wit the requirements of the Riverside County Health Department. d. Fire protection shall be provided in accordance with the standards of the Unifaam Fire Code as adapted by the City of la Quinta. 5. Prior to the issuance of a building penmit, the developer 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 (2), 15-9all n, street trees. The plan shall indicate the six gatian.system.ard the -location of the regquyiredathree (3) outdoor water shall install landscapingY/ 'due l{pn in accordance with the approved landscape plan. All trees and plants shall be maintained in viable condition for the life of ::.; ttaenray�d �• . �:,� : 6. The beating and cooling mechanical equipment shall be ground mounted, or screened enti'elv by the roof structure.. 7. Refuse oontainers and bottled gas containers shall be concealed by fencing or landscaping. 6. The driveway shall be surfaced with concrete and have asphaltic concrete connecting pavement (a 2" x 4" header) to the existing street pavement. 9. The Applicant shall obtain clearances and/or permits from the following agencies prior to submitting these plans to the Building Department for plan check: ,...Riverside : t7ouTuty, Health Department City Fixt'Marshal CMmmity Development Department, Planning Division ° Desert sands Unified School District 10. The Applicant shall pay a school development fee as determined by the Desert Sands Unified School District in accordance with the school mitigation agree- ment as approved by the City Council and in effect at the time of issuance of a building permit. A letter from Desert Sands Unified School District stating that these fees have been paid shall be presented to the Conmumty Development Department, Building Division, prior to issuance of a building permit. 2l 0 RE: ITEM NO. S- DATE o2 /02 85 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MOTION BY: GOETCHEUS Wff ING KLIMKIEWICZ MORAN THORNBURGH SECOND BY: GOETCHEUS VVJ LING KLIMKIEWICZ MORAN THORNBURGH DISCUSSION: ROLL CALL VOTE: COMMISSIONERS: GOETCHEUS MORAN ViALLING THORNBURGH AYE NO UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED: YES ABSTAIN NO ABSENT PRESENT 32 J MEMORANDUM CITY OF LA OUINTA 5. r= To: The Honorable Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission From: Carmunity Developent Department Date: February 12, 1985 Subject: pLOT PLAN No. 85-111 Location: Fast Side of Avenida Herrera, 200' North of Calle Colima Applicant: Rick Johnson Construction Request: Approval to Construct a Single -Family House BACKGROUND 1. General Plan: Low Density Residential (3-5 dwellings/acre). 2. zoning: R•-1*++ (One Family Dwellings, 17' Height Limit, 1200 Square Foot Minimum Dwelling Size). 3. Existing Conditions: The project site is a 56' x 1001, sparsely vegetated vacant lot between two existing single-family houses on the east side of Avenida Herrera. Neighborhood land uses consist of primarily vacant 5000-square-foot lots with several single-family houses scattered throughout the site's vicinity. On the block of Avenida Herrera/Avenida Vallejo, for example, seven out of 20 lots contain houses. The majority of the existing vicinity development contains typical California style of architecture. Two houses adjacent and to the north of the project site are of a modern Spanish style with sloping Spanish style roofs and attractive archway entries. Th the south and adjacent to the site is a conventional style stucco exterior house with -a sloping gravel roof. 4. Envirorunental Considerations: The project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines. A Notice of Exemption is to be 'filed with the County Recorder contingent upon project approval. 5. Description of the Request: The Applicant is intending to construct the single- fam ly house for the puroose of sale to another party. The house will have over 1500 gross square feet of 'Livable area with three bedrooms, two baths and an attached two -car garage. There are two pedestrian doors from the garage leading to the main house and the northerly sideyard. J _ 0 Tr�0'1' }uL',�»:'1 February 12, Page 2. 1985 The design of the house is a typical modern California Ranch style with stucco exterior and an attractive archway main entrance. The main house structure is 17 feet high. ilie roof will have a sloping 6 and 13 pitch with asphalt shingles. The roof overhang extends 24". The setbacks are 20 feet from Avenida Herrera (front yard), five-foot sideyard setbacks, and a 16-foot rear yard setback. The house is to have a cream -colored exterior, with brown roof shingles. There is no indication of roof, wall or ground - electrical or mechaaical.EcNigrent• STAFF' CCQ" Ei 71'S AND DISCUSSIOv The Applicant :is a builder with 11 single-family houses approved, four of which are currently under construction and seven which have been completed; all of which are in the Cove area. The Applicant also has two other single-family plot plan proposals submitted for approval on this same agenda (Plot Plans Nos. 85-109 and 85-110). The floor plan of the house complies with the City's adopted standards regarding residential development. The house is oriented east/west which is typical for Cove development. The house is compatible with other homes in the vicinity regarding siting as 'it t nplies with all `setback requireirbnts overall design,' incluidihq i ht of the house is comatible with nearb; development. roof style, mass, Sul,. and he_g FINDINGS 1. The project will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment and is categorically exempt frmi the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. 2. The request is consistent with the requirements of the R-1 Zone and the goals and objectives of the La Qsinta General Plan. 3. The building design is compatible with area development based on the conditions of approval. STAFF RECONVENDATION Based upon the above findings, the Community Development Department recommends approval of Plot Plan No. 85-111 in accordance with Exhibits A, B and C and subject to the.attached conditions, Gary W. Price Associate Planner GWP:dnv Atch: 1. Conditions 2. fiibits A, B and C APPROVED BY: za,_ C� Lawrence L. Stevens, AICF Community Development Director .? 4 THIS APPFd W' L IS SU&nrT Tt) Tim FQI.1.OA'1% COMMONS: 1. The development of the site shall be in oonfornance with the Exhibits A. B and C omtained in the file for Plot Plan No. 85-111, 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, oonter:plated by this approval which is begun with the two-year period and is thereafter diligently pursued to ocupletion. 3. water and sewage disposal facilities shall'be installed in accordance with the reguire ants of the Riverside County Health Deparbrent. 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 developer 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 mininum of two (2), 15-gallon, street trees. The plan shall indicate the mw ticn and the ,19oati cm .of the.,. , three „P owtdco.. water; , spite. Vilt)r t the issuance of a Oertifi6ate�of Oocupancy, the Applignt shall install landscaping in accordance with the approved landscape plan. All trees and plants shall be maintained in viable condition for the life of the .awroued.use. 6. The heating and cooling mechanical omTrmant shall be ground mounted, or screened entirely by the roof structure. 7. Refuse omtainerc and bottled gas containers shall be concealed by fencing or landscaping. B. The driveway shall be surfaced with concrete and have asphaltic concrete connecting pavement (a 2" x 4" header) to the existing street pavement. 9. The Applicant shall obtain clearances and/or peacdts fran the following agencies prior to submitting these plans to the Building Department for plan check: ° Riverside County Health 'Department - City Fire Marshal ° Community Development Department, Planning Division Desert Sands Unified School District 10. The Applicant shall pay a school development fee as determined by the Desert Sands Unified School District in accordance with the school mitigation agree- ment as approved by the City Council and in effect at the time of issuance of a building permit. A letter from Desert Sands Unified School District stating that these fees have been paid shall be presented to the Ccff=ity development Departine .t, Building Division, prior to issuance of a building perm:Lt. 35 ITEM NO. DATE PLANNING COMMISSION MEEETING RE: 10t 4" Y15 /�02 - 4 ( -� MOTION BY: GOETCHEUS Muff ING KLIMKIEWICZ SECOND BY: GOETCHEUS MULING KLIMKIEWICZ DISCUSSION ROLL CALL VOTE: CO*!MIS SIONERS : GOETCHEUS KL]2,IKIEti4ICZ MORAN V1ALLING THORNBURGE[ UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED: AYE NO ABSTAIN YES NO MORAN THORNBURGH MORAN THORNBURGH ABSENT PRESENT 717 0 MEMORANDUM CITY OF LA QUINTA To: The Honorable Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission From: Community Development Department Date: Febniary 12, 1985 Subject: PLOT PLAN No. 85-112 Location: West Side of Avenida Ramirez, 150' North of Calle Hidalgo Applicant: Dan and Ann Jennings Request: Approval to Construct a Single -Family House for Personal Residence. BACKGROUND 1. General Plan: Low Density Residential (3-5 dwellings/acre). 2. Zoning: R-1*++ (one -Family Dwellings, 17' Height Limit, 1200 Square Foot hinimum Duelling Size). 3. Existing Conditions: The 50' x 100' lot is located within the subdivided Cove area on Avenida Ramirez, north of Calle Hidalgo. The houses in the vicinity have the typical California architecture which is predominant in the Cove. There is a variety of roofing materials in the area, including gravel, asphalt shingle and tile. 4. Environmental Assessment: The project is categorically exe=t from the require- ments of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and a Notice of Exemption will be filed with the County Recorder. 5. Description of the est: The Applicant is intending to construct a single- family houise orf personal residence. The house will have 1208 gross square feet of livable area with three bedrooms having interior dimensions equal to or exceeding 10 feet, two baths and an attached two -car garage, with pedestrian door leading into the house. The hone will have tan, stucco siding, decorative, brawn wood siding on the front, dark brown trim and a peaked roof covered with tan, asphalt shingles. The front windows will be trL--nrd with dark brown shutters and the roof overhangs are 36". The house will have a 20-•foot front setback, a 10-foot rear setback and eight -foot side setbacks. I'ebruary 12, 1985 Page 2. STAPP CaMNTS AND ANALYSIS The floor plan,height and siting of the house caupli.es with the R-1*++ requirements and the City's adopted minimum standards for single-family houses. However, the air conditioniiig unit, as shavii, is within the 10-foot rear var(a setback, which is not permitted by the Zoning ordinance. 'T'he conditions of approval require the mechanical equipment to be located outside the .setback area. -:warding the compatibility of the house's design e:it) surrounding deveios-ent, the overall design and roof style are conpatible with the houses in the vicinity. Most surrounding homes have stucco siding and peaked, gravel roofs. The decorative wooden front adds aesthetic quality to the house design. 1. The request is consistent with the raluirenmts of the R-1 Zone and the qoals and objectives of the La Quinta General Plan. 2. The 'buildvlg design is campatible with area 'develbgmnt. 3. The project will not have a significai:t adverse impact on the anti is categorically exempt fran the requirements of the California, Environmental Quality 'fact. SivFF REMSENDATION Based upon the above findings, the Ca mi-ty Development Department reccnnelds approval of Plot Plan No. 85-112 in accordance with Exhibits A, B and C and subject to the attached conditions. PI ZARED BY: Tamara J. Campbell Assistant Planner TJC•dmv .. Atch: 1. Conditions 2. Exhibits A, B and C APPROVED BY: OL cz`19. /� Lawrence L. Stevens, AICP Com unity Development Director 38 . 75i1F. FS?kJrr, IF: 5JTI.TL171 7U Cl7i"MIONS: 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. 85-112, unless otherwise amendeii by the. following canditions. 2. The approved plot plan shall be used within two years of the approval date; otherwise, it shall beoc me null and void and of no effect whatsoever. By "use" :is meant the beginning of substantial cent ucUcnr not including grading, contemplated by this approval which is begun with the two-year period and is thereafter diligently pursued to completion. 3. Water and sewage disposal facilities shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of the Riverside County Health Department. 4. Fire protection shall be provided in accordance with the standards of the uniform Fire Code as adopted by the City of la Quinta. 5. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the developer shall suhnit 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 (2), 15-gallon, street trees. The plan shall indicate the irrigation system and the location of the. required three (3) outdoor aster ., . spigots. Prior to the issuance of a ()ertifioste of Occupancy, the Applicant uhC approved la-kiscape plait. All trees and plants shall be maintained in viable condition for the life of . the eppnpVwc1 "11Sc......... . :.. . , .. > :.:: (. The "l=chanical equip,'-- shill, be groin o—n—,eci, or screened entirely by the roof structure. All mechanical devices shall be located outside of setback areas and screened from public view. 7. Refuse containers and bottled gas containers shall be concealed by fencing or landscaping. 8. The driveway shall be surfaced with concrete and have asphaltic concrete connecting pavement (a 2" x 4" header) to the existing street pavement. 9. The Applicant shall obtain clearances and/or permits from the following agencies prior to submitting these plans to the Building Department for plan check:. ° Riverside County Health Department ° city Fire Marshal ° community Development Department, Planning Division ° Desert Sands Unified School District 10. The Applicant shall pay a school development fee as determined by the Desert Sands Unified School District in accordance with the school mitigation agree- ment as reproved by the City Council and in effect at the ti,7e o- issuance of a building permit. A letter from Desert Sands Unified School District stating that these fees have been paid shall be presented to the Comrs.:nity Development Depax�-e-t, Building Division, prior to issuance of a building permit. 33 ITEM NO. <S� J4, DATE c2 / ,2- - ?ls Q PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING RE: # //s 113 MOTION BY: GOETCHEUS V9Jff,ING SECOND BY: GOETCHEUS M LLING DISCUSSION: ROLL CALL VOTE: COMMISSIONERS: GOETCHEUS KLDlKIF%lICZ MORAN N4ff,LING THORNBURGH UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED: KLIMKIEWICZ MORAN THORNBURGH. KLIMKIEWICZ NLIRAN THORNBURGH AYE NO ABSTAIN ABSENT PRESENT YES D&C 49 MEMORANDUM CITY OF LA QUINTA To: The Honorable Chairman and Members of the Planning ccnTrLission From: Community Development Department Date February 12, 1985 Subject: PLOT PLAN NO. 85-113 Location: Southwest Corner of Calle Tampico and Calle Paloma Applicant: Nrnuel Abarca Request: Approval to Construct a Single -Family House Intended for Personal Residence :General 'Plant ;LOw Density Residential. 43-5 dwellings/acre).. 2. Zoning: R-1* (One -Family Dwellings, 1200 Square Foot minimum Dwelling Size) 3. Existing Conditions: The 11,960-square-foot lot is located within the subdivided Desert club Tract on the scuthWest corner of Calle Tampico and Calle Palcma. The surrounding area has scattered single-family development. The majority of the homes have stucco siding with peaked roofs covered with either rock, tile or asphalt shingle. Almost all other houses in the vicinity are built on single lots. 4. Environmental Assessment: The project is categorically exempt from the require- ments of the California Environmental Quality Act (CBQA) and a Notice of Exemption will be filed with the County Recorder. 5- Description Of the Request: The Applicant is requesting approvalto construct a single-family house intended for personal residence. The house will have 21372 square feet of living' area with three bedrooms. . having interior dimensions equal to or exceeding 10'feet, 21-2 baths and an attached two - car garage with pedestrian door leading into the house. The home will have off- white stucco siding, a peaked, tile roof, dark brown wooden trim and decorative brick work. The peaked roof overhangs are 36" on both the front and rear and 12" on each side. The overall height of the building is approximately 19 feet. The building will have a 20' front setback, a 411 rear setback, and 121 side setbacks.. Included in the house design is a Porte Cochere, or carport, connected to the house entrance. The Porte Cochere is the same architecture as the house. �:is,i't REikVi' -- P AKNIJM� CoHv1JSS10N February 12, 1985 Page 2. STAFF COMENTS AND ANALYSIS The floor plan, height and siting of the house cenplies with the R-l* Zoning require- ments and the City's adopted minimum standards for single-family houses. Although it has been the Planning Comission's policy that roof overhangs be at least 18 inches, it does not appear appropriate with this housing design since all windows needing shelter are located where overhangs are three feet. The proposed 12" side overhangs would not detract from the appearance of the house and Staff recormends that this roof design be determined consistent with the intent of the City',s standards. Regarding the house design, the south elevation, or that side of the house seen from the street, has no windows or design characteristics. Staff recomends landscaping be placed to counter the lack of architectural design and create an aesthetically pleasing view as seen fran the street. Because no landscape plan has been suhmitted, landscape specifications should be ascribed as a condition of approval. She overall design and roof style are compatible with surrounding development. The Decorative b"r:ick'trim should be compatible even though it does not occur on adjaa 1S iargc.T lli Sl'Ge C.._..: Lui,. u7a11 surf h01[LS, but should be compatible with area development. With regards to the siting of the house, almost all of the homes in the area are constructed on single lots. The Applicant's proposal to construct the house on a single lot is therefore compatible with the surrounding development. FIMINGS 1. The request is consistent with the requirements of the R-l* Zone and the goals and objectives of the La Quinta General Plan. 2. The building design is compatible with area development. 3. The project will not have an adverse impact on the environment and is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. STAFF RHOa*OIDATION .:. Based upon the above findings, the Ccmumunity Development Department recaftmmends approval of Plot Plan No. 85-113 in accordance with Exhibits A, B and C and subject to the attached conditions. PREkRID BY:, Tamara J. Ca�bel Assistant Planner TJC:dmv Atch: 1. Conditions 1. Echibits' A, ' $ and C 70-�e/ h i Lawrence L. Stevens, AICP Commmmiity Development Director fZ "'IS AFi'FU7Jk IS SLW1r%' 7V THE f1]11-0671 :> CCrdDITKUS: 1. The development of the site shall be in conformance with the Exhibits A, B and C oontained in the file for Plot Plan ND. 85-113 , unless otherwise amen by ,the fallowing corditiane. 2. The approved plot plan shall be used within two years of the approval date; otherwise, it shall beomw null and void and of no effect whatsoever. By "use" is meant the beginning of substantial construction, not including grading, oonteiplated by this approval which is begun with the two-year period and is thereafter diligently pursued to ompletion. 3. Water and sewage disposal facilities shall be installed in accordance with the requirenennts 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 4uinta. 5. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the developer 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 minim.nn of four (4) , 15-gallon, street trees. The plan shall ,indicate the vi a %AiLT-aiioace yr LJOCNrpancy, Me Applicant &hall install landscaping in accordance with the approved landscape plan. All trees and plants shall be maintained in viable condition for the life of •:.__.. ,,.. ., tine appmouaod, .A:m3Au�un of,,two.o£ k►e,;,ivur r wirad..:txees:,;:plu's-additional• shrubben- shall be located on the north side of the Applicant's home. 6. 1he heating and cooling mechanical eq 4xwmt shall be ground mounted, or screened entirely bV the roof structure. 7. Refuse containers and bottled gas containers shall be concealed by fencing or landscaping. S. The driveway shall be surfaced with concrete and have asphaltic concrete connecting pavement (a 2" x 4" header) to the existing street pavement. 9. Mw App "iiAnt shall ditain clearances and/or peunits fi=dn"the following agencies prior to submitting these plans to the Building Department for plan . Oxx : o. ;Riverside Jounty.Health Department, o City Fire Marshal .. o Community Development Department, Planning Division ° Desert Sands Unified school District 10. The Applicant shall pay a school development fee as determined by the Desert Sands Unified School District in accordance with the school mitigation agree- ment as approved by the City Council and in effect at the time of issuance of a building pernut._. A letter .from Desert Sands Unified school District stating that these fees have been paid shall be presented to the Community Development Depari:me-nt, Building Division, prior to issuance of a building permit. .0 �J ITEM 140. S DATE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING RE: MOTION BY: GOETCHEUS WALLING KLIMKIEWICZ MORAN SECOND BY: GOETCHEUS WALLING KLIMKIEWICZ MORAN DISCUSSION: THORNBURGH THORNBURGH ROLL CALL VOTE: COP!MISSIONERS: AYE NO ABSTAIN ABSENT PRESENT GOETCHEUS - KMIMKIEWICZ - MORAN - WALLING - THORNBURGH - UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED: YES NO U 4�; MEMORANDUM 1 . CITY OF LA OUINTA To: The Honorable Chairman and Manbers of the Planning Commission From: Camunity Development Department Date: February 12, 1985 Subject: PD71' PLAN NO. 85-114 Location: West Side of Avenida Villa, 200' North of Calle Chillon Applicant: Desert Design Development Request: Approval to Construct a Single -Fanny House Intended for Sale 1. General Plan: Low Density Residential (3-5 dwellings/acre). 2. Zoning- R-1*.{one Family Dwellings, 17' Height Limit, 1200 Square Moot M.inintm Dwelling Size) . 3. Existing Conditions: The 50' x 100' lot is located within the subdivided Cove area on Avenida Villa south of Calle Arroba. Approximately 306 of the block is developed, with all but one house constructed on single lots. The surrounding homes all have stucco siding. Roof designs include both flat and gable styles, with roofing material being tile or gravel. 4. Environmental Assessment: rIhe project is categorically exempt fraln the require- ments of the California Environmental Quality Act (CDQA) and a Notice of Exemption will be filed with the County Recorder. 5 Description of Request: The Applicant, who is a contractor, is requesting approval to canstftu-t a single=famtily house'which the property -own&, the James icier Trust i?)Yaetxs,: still., The Sane .was .sul�cptted..cottcuXrently:wth feu ether .requests,..bY ,� flue Applicant for houses of the "same design, all df which are located in the Cove area. The James Lai er Trust owns`a total of "approximately 100 vacant, residentially zoned lots in the City. The Applicant has obtained one previous approval, which is also for a house with the same design as these requests, on a lot located along Eisenhower Drive south of Calle Hidalgo; this here will be the Applicant's private residence. With the exception of this previous approval, none of the houses are presold. The house has 1440 square feet of livable area with three bed>vans, tvn baths and an attached double -car garage with a connecting pedestrian door into the covered patio. All of the bedrooms have minunnn clear dimensions exceeding to feet. The Applicant has stated that the house will be "Moroccan" in style and will have .11IJ rr 45 .._.�i ]u!'vlti' -i'L�i:�Fl;:,, �U•5�ii:;Siv� February 12, 1985 Page 2. beige sbixxoo siding and a flat roof with minimum two -foot eaves. The eaves will be wrapped and stuccoed to match the siding. The overall height of the building is approximately 14� feet. The house will have a 34-foot front setback, a 10-foot rear setback and five-foot side setbacks. As part of the plan, a swimming pool will be installed in the front yard. The pool will be enclosed within a six -foot - high masonry wall stuccoed to match the house. STAFF CGMNU2 1S AND ANALYSIS The floor plan, exterior design, height and setbacks comply with the City's adopted standards for 'single-family houses and the requirements of the R-1*++ Zone. The location of the pool in the front yard is in accordance with the provisions of the Minicipal Land Use Ordinance which allows swimning pools on any portion of a lot provided that they have a minimum five-foot setback from the property lines. The six-foot wall on the front property line is also in compliance with the City's require- ments. Regarding the compatibility of the house's design with the surrounding development, there is no single design theme along this street, although the majority of the homes -havesto siding with flat 'or 'now pitched roofs bwered •with graVe2, : 'The' Applicant's to the existing homes. - Vegarding'the siting, all but one of the'houses are built on single -lots. Therefore, the Applicant's proposal to construct the house on one lot is consistent with the area development. 1. The request is consistent with the requirements of the R-1 Zone and the goals and objectives of the La Quinta General Plan if constructed in accordance with the conditions of, approval. 2... The building ing design -is cot atible witharea develgmmt. 3 ,ghe project dill -not have a significaht'ad%k- s impaction the envixtriment. February 12, 1985 Page 3. STAFF FSXMMMffICN Based upon the above findings, the immunity Development Department reaamnsxls approval of Plot Plan No. 85-!19 in accordance with E�:hibits A, B and C and subject to the attached conditions. PREPARED /BY: APPROVED BY: Sandra L. B6nner Lawrence L. Stevens, AICP Principal Planner Cm mmity Develognent Director SLB:dmv Atch: 1. Conditions 2. Exhibits A. B and C 'i�, yI C-1Ai-;li l�k.',• 1. The develogTient of the site shall be in eonfomnanoe with the Exhibits A, B and C contained in the file for Plot Plan No. 85-114 , unless otherwise amer►derl by the following conditions. 2. The approved plot plan shall be used within two years of the approval date; otherwise, it shall beornre null and void and of no effect whatsoever. By "use" is meant the beginning of substantial construction, not including grading, contemplated by this approval which is begun with the two-year period and is thereafter diligently pursued to completion. 3. Water and sewage disposal facilities shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of the Riverside County Health Department. 4. Fire protection shall be provided in accordance with the standards of the Uniform Fire Code as adopted by the City of la Quinta. 5. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the developer shall sutudt and have approved, a detailed landscape plan for the front yard showing the species, size, location and spacing of all planting materials, including a miniman of two (2), 15-gallon, street trees. The plan shall indicate the irrigation. %%tmand. the., location of. the.: raquaxPd ,three . , _civtdopr_ water Spigots. Prior, to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the Anplicant Shall install landscaping in accordance with the approved landscape plan. All trees and plants shall be naintained in viable condition for the life of the approved use.:.. _. 6. 17he beating and cooling. mechanical equipment shall be ground mounted, or screened entirely by the roof structure. 7. Refuse containers and bottled gas containers shall be concealed by fencing or landscaping. 8. The driveway shall be surfaced with concrete and have asphaltic concrete connecting pavement (a 2" x 4" header) to the existing street pavement. 9. The Applicant shall obtain clearances and/or permits from the following agencies prior to submitting these plans to the Building Department for plan check: Riverside County Health Department ° City Fire Marshal ° (Jrnmrnity Dev�t Department, Planning Division ° Desert Sands Unified School District 10. The Applicant shall pay a school development fee as determined by the Desert Sands Unified School District in accordance with the school mitigation agree- ment as approved by the City Council and in effect at the time of issuance of a building permit. A letter from Desert Sands Unified School District stating that these fees have been paid shall be presented to the CoaTunity Development Department, Building Division, prior to issuance of a building permit. ITEM NO. 57 �. DATE o2 - / 02 �S PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING RE: MOTION BY: GOETCHEUS NTALLING KLIMKIEWICZ MORAN THORNBURGH SECOND BY: GOETCHEUS 4ALLING KLIMKIEWICZ MORAN THORNBURGH DISCUSSIONL: ROLL CALL VOTE: COMMISSIONERS: AYE NO ABSTAIN ABSENT PRESENT GOETCHEUS — KLD7KIEWICZ — MORAN WALLING THORNBURGH UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED: YES NO .10,v 43 E MEMORANDUM CITY OF LA QUINTA To: The Honorable Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission From: Corrmuiity Develognent Depart] e t Date: February 12, 1985 Subject: PL(7f PLAN NO. 85-115 Location: East Side of Avenida Rubio, 250' North of Calle Potrero Applicant: Desert Design Develop ent Request: Approval to Construct a Single -Family House Intended for Sale 1. General Plan: Low Density Residential (3-5 dwellings/acre). 2.--Zoning:.. •R-1* .((fie Xamtily,,DwelLingsr 17':-lieight,.I+unity.,1200. Square ,Foot. Mininun Dwelling Size). 3. Existing Conditions: The 50' x 100' lot is located along Avenida Rubio north of Calle Potrero in the subdivided Cove area. only six of 24 lots on this block are developed. Siding materials include stucco and wood, and the roofs have varying pitches and roofing materials. There are other flat roofed houses in the area. The vast majority of the houses are built on one lot. 4. Environmental Assessment: r1he project is categorically exenpt from the require- ments of the California Environmental Quality Act (CDQA) and a Notice of Exemption will be filled with the County .Recorder. 5. Description of Request: The Applicant, who is a contractor, is requesting approval toi t�t 'asingle-family Muse 'vtdch'the PrOpe=ty other: the Jsrr es L,aier limst, intends tc> sell.. The case vras.sub[utted ooncrreptly with four other zequests by the Applicant for })Doses `of the wine design; all'6f which are located in the ntia area. �e James Laier Trust owns a total of approo:imately 100 vacant, residentially zoned lots in the City. The Applicant has obtained one previous approval, which is also for a house with the sa*rpe design as these requests, on a lot located along Eisenhower Drive south of Calle Hidalgo; this here will be the Applicant's private residence. with the exception of this previous approval, none of the houses are presold. "she tioii P6 hiis'144b sgdare feet bf livable area"VA t3i'throb :b ns,'`'ttab baths and ' an attache double -car garage with a cmii--- n pedestrian door into the covered patio. All of the bedroom have mini= clear dimensions exceeding 10 feet. The Applicant has stated that the house will be "Moroccan" in style and will have 5o I S'1'id'i F::F'vi�i - Pii1:;alvi; LCtD:i551O:: February 12, 1985 Page 2. beige stucoo sifting and a flat roof with minimwn two -foot eaves. The eaves will be wrapped and stuccoed to match the siding. The overall height of the :building is approximately 14' feet. The house will have a 34-foot front setback, a 10-foot rear setback and five-foot side setbacks. As part of the plan, a swimming pool will be installed in the front yard. The pool will be enclosed within a six -foot - high masonry wall stuccoed to match the house. STAFF COMMENTS AND ANALYSIS The floor plan, exterior design, height and setbacks Damply with the City's adopted standards for single-family houses and the requirements of the R-1*++ Zone. The location of the pool in the front yard is in accordance with the provisions of the Flunicipal Land Use Ordinance which allows swimming pools on any portion of a lot provided that -they have a minimum five-foot setback from the property lines. The six-foot wall on the front property line is also in copliance with the City's require- ments. Regarding corq)atibility, the flat roof design should be compatible with the existing houses located along this street and within the area. The stucco siding will be Regarding the siting, the vast majority of the houses are constructed on single lots. Therefore,, the Applicant's proposal to construct the hone on one lot will be consistent ` with`area d'eavelopmeiit: •. FINDINGS 1. The request is consistent with the requirements of the R-1 Zone and the goals and objectives of the La Quinta General Plan if constructed in accordance with the . conditions of approval. 2. The Wild mg design is oenpatible.with .area develepnent. 3�, Tli 'prcyje twill mat have a'significant:advers� eC+cn end e . February 12, 1985 Page 3. Based upon the above findings, the Conmmity Develop ant Department recc mends approval of Plot Plai No. 85-115 in accordance with E7thibits A, B and C and subject to the attached conditions. PREPr.A.Fr) BY: APPROVED BY: I(�/ L Sandra L. Bongs Lawrence L. Stevens, AICP Principal Planner Cam¢inity DeveloFment Director SLB:dmv Atch: 1. Conditions 2. Exhibits A, B and C 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. 85-11 , unless otherwise ammYied by the following am-ditiLons. 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 regjuirements of the Riverside County Health_ Department. 4. Fire protection shall be provided in accordance with the standards of the Uniform Fire Code as adopted by the City of la Quinta. 5. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the developer 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 (2), 15-galloon, street trees. The plan shall indicate the axrigat�. . M# the. 3pO=—.0 l: R t11e.,_xW Led:: Free... (3)..Gt1Gs spigot�o. Prior i6 the issuance of a Clertifibate of Oocupancy, the Applicant shall iiistall landscaping in accordance with the approved landscape plan. All trees and plants shall be maintained in viable condition for the life of the approved, use..... 5. The beating and 0001i19,mechwtnal equipoent shall be ground mounted, or screened entirely by the roof structure. 7. Refuse containers and bottled gas containers shall be concealed by fencing or landscaping. 8. The driveway shall be surfaced with concrete and have asphaltic oancrete connecting pavement (a 2" x 4" header) to the existing street pavement. 9. The Applicant shall obtain clearances and/or peunits from the following agencies prior to submitting these plans to the Building Department for plan c k ck: ° Riverside Oounty Health Department ° City Fire Marshal Plnruring'bivi ion ° Desert Sands Unified School District 10. The Ape=_cart shall pay a school development fee as determined by the Desert Sands Unified School District in accordance with the school mitigation agree- rrent a approved by the City Council and in effect at the time of issuance of a build= g permit. A letter from Desert Sands Unified School District stating that these fees . have beern :paid _ shall be presented to the tanmmity Development Deparb-rti:t, Building Division, prior to issuance of a building permit. RE: ITEM NO. � 'e• DATE o2 - /02 - �5 PLANNING COMM�ISSIONLMEETING MOTION BY: GOETCHEUS i+ ff IW, KLIMKIEWICZ MORAN THORNBURGH SECOND BY: GOETCHEUS WALLING KLIMKIEWICZ MORAN THORNBURGH DISCUSSION: ROLL CALL 'VOTE: COMMISSIONERS: AYE NO ABSTAIN ABSENT PRESENT GOETCHEUS — KLIMKKIEWICZ — MORAN — WALLING — THORNBURGH UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED: YES NO .o j J Sj Am 1 MEMORANDUM CITY OF LA OUINTA of To: The Honorable Chairman and Members of the Planning Cormission From: Ccnnunity Development Department Date: February 12, 1985 Subject: PLOT PIAN NO. 85-116 Location: West Side of Avenida Alvarado, 200' North of Calle Tecate Applicant: Desert Design Development Request: Approval to Construct a Single -Family Haase Intended for Sale :...;. BACK EH-1!"' (Cm :Family. Dwellings, ..17' Height: Ling t,: 1200 .; Foot Miruumm� Dwelling Size). Ebtisting'Conditioais: The 50' x 100' lot is located within thcsubdivided'Ccim area on Avenida Alvarado north of Calle Tecate. Approximately 400 of the block is developed with about one-half of those houses being located on two or more lots. The surrounding houses all have stucco siding. With the exception of one, two-story house with a flat roof located north of the site, all the houses have gable roofs covered with rock, with a 2 to 3 and 12 pitch. A number of the homes have six-foot high garden walls along their front property line. 4. F7:vironmental Assessment: The project is categorically exempt from the require- ments of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and a Notice of Exenption will be filed with the County Recorder. 5. Description of Request: The Applicant, who is a contractor, is requesting approval to oonstrutict a single-familyhouse uhich the property owner# the Janes Laier Trust, intends to sell. The case was submitted concurrently with fair other.requests by . the Apolioartt''fofi'hbuses of fhe'satne t2esiljtr;` all of Whii31 arp loca 'Yn `find owe area.: The James Laier Trust awns a total of approximately 100 vacant, residentially zoned lots in the City. The Applicant has obtained one previous approval, which is also for a house with the same design as these requests, on a lot located along Eisenhower Drive south of Calle Hidalgo; this hone will be the Applicant's private residence. with the exception of this previous approval, none of the houses are presold. The house has 1440'square feet of livable area with three bedrooms, two Maths and an attached double -car garage with a connecting pedestrian door into the covered patio. All of the bedrooms have minimum clear dimensions exceeding 10 feet. The Applicant has stated that the house will be "Moroccan" in style and will have Js STAFF REPORI' - PIANNING COMISSION February 12, 1985 Page 2. beige stu000 siding and a flat roof with miniman two -foot eases. 'lhe eaves will be wrapped and stuccoed to match the siding. The overall height of the building is approximately 14' feet. The house will have a 34-foot front setback, a 10-foot rear setback and five-foot side setbacks. As part of the plan, a swimming pool will be installed in the front yard. The pool will be enclosed within a six -foot - high masonry wall stuccoed to match the house. SPAFF CCMIDgTS AND ANALYSIS The floor plan, exterior design, height and setbacks comDly with the City's adopted standards for single-family houses and the requirements of the R-1*++ Zone. The location of the pool in the front yard is in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Land Use Ordinance which allows swimming pools on any portion of a lot Provided that they have a Minimum five-foot setback from the property lines. The six-foot wall on the front property line is also in ompliance with the City's require- ments. Regarding the siting of the house on a single lot, although three of the six houses on the block are built on two lots, due to the staggered locations of these larder parcels, ate,. JR309i ;�",t:ttt�tts� for. #he'staeet.....; t]iey°.c�►: riot ;tart@' ' Therefam:+e the APgalies3ttt',s aeveiop::en t. .: ? egardi0.g , at i4ility of, the. house's &5s q i, with the ..%wrounding . develouex�t, . the.. flat roof will be compatible with the existing houses which alf have lightly pitched gable.. roofs or, in ,one instance, a flat roof. The use of .stuccoed arches along the front porch is consistent with the adjacent house. The stucco `sifling is'cori: consist with all the nearby houses. The use of the front wall stuccoes to match the house is also consistent with the existing walls along the street. FINDINGS 1. The request is consistent with the requirements of the R-1 Zone and the goals and objectives of the La Quinta General Plan if constructed in accordance with the conditions of approval. 2, The-buildiog.design:is.•oa�atible with area development. 3. 9he- Pt40gWt: Wi.i .:gave a: aigrtifjobht.adveise jjTpac� cfi "the • rofinetrt. SINT JU71)OHT -- PLANNING COMMJSSIC)N February 12, 1985 Page 3. STAFF RMMMMATION Based upon the above findings, the Q==dty Development Department recormiends approval of Plot Plan No. 85-116 in accordance with Exhibits A, B and C and subject to the attached conditions. PREPARED BY: Sandra L. Bonner Principal Planner SLB:dmv Atch: 1. conditions 2. Exhibits A, B and C APPROVED BY: Lawrence L. Stevens, AIC23 Conrunity Development Director 57 THIS APPH37AL IS SUH®T 1C) M FUjj AT% CONDITlad® 1. The develcpnant of the site shall be in oonfa mane with the Exhibits A, B and C contained in the file for Plot Plan No. 85-116 , unless otherwise amended by the following oMXUticns. 2. The approved plot plan shall be used within two years of the approval date; otherwise, it shall beoome null and void and of no effect whatsoever. By "use" is meant the beginning of substantial oonstructien, not including grading, oonteiplated 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 Oounty Health Department. 4. Fire protection shall be provided in accordance with the standards of the Uniform Fire Code as adopted by the City of la Quinta. 5. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the developer 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 mininan of two (2), 15-gallon, street trees. The plan shall indicate the irrigation system and the location thq,, required thx+eo; 0) oukdoor ]dat$r spigots prior to the 3sr�anbe of arE#fi�te of boclipancy,'}1ie licant :u.s �sland: 'Liteiipili:UJr..i 1a]ia�CaN plaid. All treeplants shall be maintained in viable condition for the life of the 1aSe. r 6,, .fie heath, g , W cooling meciwni cal equxgoent shall be 9rntuyi :Antu►ted.: or ... : screened entirely by the roof structure. 7. Refuse containers and bottled gas containers shall be concealed by fencing or landscaping. 8. The driveway shall be surfaced with concrete and have asphaltic concrete connecting pavement (a 2" x 4" header) to the existing street pavement. 9. The Applicant shall obtain clearances and/or permits fran the following agencies prior to submitting these plans to the Building Department for plan check: ° Riverside County Health Department ° City Fire MaMbal tY IIeve]:gment �iepar'lnhst -Planing 'Divsion ° Desert. Sands Unified School District 10. The Applicant shall pay a school development fee as determined by the Desert Sands Cn_ified School District in accordance with the school mitigation agree- ment as approved by the City Council and in effect at the time of issuance of a building pent. A letter from Desert Sands Unified School District stating that these fees have been paid shall be. presented to the Ccrwwuty Development : Depar-Brent, Building Division, prior to issuance of a building pesrut. 69 ITEM NO. s. L DATE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING RE: MOTION BY: GOETCHEUS VAY ING KLIMKIEWICZ MORAN THORNBURGH SECOND BY: GOETCHEUS W%LLING KLIMKIEWICZ MORAN THORNBURGH DISCUSSION: ROLL CALL VOTE: COMMISSIONERS: GOETCHEUS KLDIKIEWICZ MORAN 4i:LLING THORNBURGH. AYE NO UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED: YES ABSTAIN NO ABSENT PRESENT J3 y f MEMORANDUM CITY OF LA OUINTA To: The Honorable Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission From: Ce1111unity Development Department Date12, 3985 Subject: PLOT PLAN NO. 85-117 Location: West Side of Eisenhower Drive, 250' North of Calle Temecula Applicant: Desert Design Development Request: Approval to Construct a Single -Family House Intended for Sale 1. General Plan: Low Density Residential (3-5 dwellings/acre) .2.. Zoning. (Une Family Dwellings, 1V .Height Limit, 1.200.;Square,FoQt; mi.niimIIq Dwelling Size). 3. Existing Conditions: The 50' x 100' lot is located within the subdivided Cove area on Eisenhower Drive north of Calle Temecula. There are only two existing houses and one house under construction on this block. Adjacent to the rear is a rota of seven houses on single lots, all of a similar appearance, which have a mixture of roofing and siding materials. The site is located approximately 150' to the northwest of Plot Plan No. 85-118, a request by the Applicant for the same house design. 4. Environmental Assessment: The project is categorically exempt from the require- ments of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and a Notice of Exemption will be.filed with the County Recorder. 5. Description of Request: The Applicant, who is a contractor, is requesting approval to ccnsY t a sirigle-family house which the property owner, the JaMes Icier Trust; intends to sell., ..The case was subnitted_concurrently,with four other requests by the11cant tor houses '6 'ttie same design, Al -'o`F`Wt ioh ai=elocated` in tTie Ccive area. The James Laier Trust awns a total of approximately 100 vacant, residentially zoned lots in the City. The Applicant has obtained one previous approval, which is also for a house with the same design as these requests, on a lot located along Eisenhoer Drive south of Calle Hidalqo; this home will be the Applicant's private residence. With the exception of this previous approval, none of the houses are presold. The house has 1440 square feet of livable area with three bedrooms, tvn baths and an atta=ed double -car garage with a connecting pedestrian door into the covered tio. =1 of e x r r-- hG:e ;, i m n clear din ensions E:ceeding 10 feet. Applicant has stated that the house will be "Moroccan" in style and will have Icbruary 12, 193 Page 2. beige stucco siding and a flat roof with minimum two, -foot eaves. The eaves will be wrapped and stuccoed to match the siding. The o-rerall height of the building is approximately 14', feet. The house will have a 34-foot front setback, a 10-foot rear setback and five-foot side setbacks. As part of the plan, a swimming pool will be installed in the front yard. The pool will be enclosed within a six -foot - high masonry wall stuccoed to match the house. STAFF CCHNENTS AND ANALYSIS The floor plan, exterior design, height and setbacks comply with the City's adopted standards for single-family houses and the requirements of the R-1*++ Zone. The location of the pool in the front yard is in accordance with the provisions of the municipal Land Use Ordinance which allows swimming pools on any portion of a lot provided that they have a minimum five-foot setback from the property lines. The six-foot wall on the front property line is also in compliance with the City's require- ments. Regarding the siting of the house on a single lot, all the hones adjacent to the rear and the house under., construction to the south are also on ,single lots Therefore, t2�e P£iplioarit's pfopbtai £o b6fsstkildt'hit: Boise 071 dtii lot'"silafilcl be editatib e"wiei tie- existi._a. velore t. Regarding,cxaatrbility of the house's design with the surrounding development, a] _though there is only one house with a flat roof, the proposed design should be canpatible. Since there is a very limited variety of house styles, the approval of this different style will'add'some Variety without creating a chaotic appearance." 4he robf:ing'and siding materials are consistent with the area development. Because the Applicant is proposing the same house design in the vicinity, Staff recannends that a different color for the stucco and the center recessed area on the eaves be required. The con- struction of a wall along the front property line is compatible with existing houses along Eisenhower Drive and will block traffic noise as this street becomes busier in the future. FD;DINGS 1. The request is consistent with the requirements of the R-1 Zone and the goals and objectives of the La Quinta General Plan if constructed in accordance with the conditions of approval. �.,._Zhe,building design is.ccnpatible,with a ea,dasce�ognent,_. . 3 , he:projett will.:riot',Have :a;tigni£ibarrt s rse=:i}i3aCt-;i".-the;envi OrMIant4 ,D 61 k Obimaxy 12, 19`_ Page 3. STAFF RBCC�MMA-TICN Based upon the above findings, the Community Development Department recom e nds approval of Piot Plan :c. a5-117 in accordance with Wibits A, B and C and subject to the attached conditions. PREPARED BY: /Sandra L. Bonner Principal Plarner SLB: dmv Atch: 1. Conditions 4 Exhibits A, B and C APF'RQVED BY: Lawrence L. Stevens, P.ICP Community Development Director 62 n1IS APPFO77iL IS SUBJECT W) nfE FLl LO'I% OJND1_TI0t:S: 1. The development of the site shall be in oonformanoe with the Exhibits A, B and C contained in the file for Plot Plan No. 85-117 , 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. ey "use" is meant the beginning of substantial oonstructien, not including grading, conteiplated 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 Ownty Health Department. 9. 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 developer shall submit and have approved, a aerate landscape plan for the front yard showing the species, size, location and spacing of all planting materials, including a mininn of two (2), 15-gallon, street trees. Zhe plan shall indicate the ?roc rkian:¢ystQm and tt�e.�atign of the. �egua�? °d t1 . ,131.r: latex spigots. Ptior'to'thi r.ssuanoe of..a Oertificate of Occupancy, the Applicant shall install landscaping in accordance with the approved landscape plan. All trees and plants shall be maintained inviable condition for the life of the aFpraved. use. 6. The heating :and cool ng,� ernT'r�m.++ small be .grated mounted,;<or screened entirely by the roof structure, 7. Refuse containers and bottled gas containers shall be concealed by fencing or landscaping. 8. 'The driveway shall be surfaced with concrete and have asphaltic concrete connecting pavement (a 2" x 4" header) to the existing street pavement. 9. The Applicant shall obtain clearances and/or permits fran the following agencies prior to submitting these plans to the Building Department for plan check: ° Riverside county Health Department City Fire Marshal -,... ° Ct�ariinity"I�evelapnent bepartinetf,'Planniig $inision :,.. , .. ,, :. ' Desert Sands Unified School District 10. The Applicant shall pay a school development fee as determined by the Desert Sands Unified School District in accordance with the school mitigation agree- ment as approved by the City Council and in effect at the time of issuance of a building permit. A letter fran Desert Sands Unified School District stating that these .fees have been paid shall be presented to the OmnunIty Develogn°itt Department, Building Division, prior to issuance of a building permit, 63 r,'LLII 11. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for Plot Plan No. 85-117, the !Vplicant s::all sab;dt to the Coxm ulity Development Department for review and approval specific information or details on stucco color and texture, trim and o-;cr architectural features which will vary the appearance from the adjacent dwellings with the same design as approved under Plot Plan No. 85-118. ITEM NO. S �. DATE oZ G2 - 9S7 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MOTION BY: GOETCHEUS WAL7,ING KLIMKIEWICZ MORAN THORNBURGH SECOND BY.: GOETCHEUS WALLING KLIMKIEWICZ MORAN THORNBURGH DISCUSSION: ROLL CALL VOTE: COMMISSIONERS: AYE NO ABSTAIN ABSENT PRESENT GOETCHEUS - KLIMKIEWICZ - MORAN WALLING THORNBURGH: UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED: YES NO . 65 MEMORANDUM CITY OF LA QUINTA To: The Honorable Chairman and Members of the Planning Carrrdssion From: Community Development Depar irpant Date: February 12, 1985 Subject: PLCT PLAN NO. 85-118 Location: East Side of Eisenhower Drive, 30' north of Calls Temecula Applicant: Desert Design Developeent Request: Approval to Construct a Single -Family House Intended for Sale i. Ceiieral Plan: Low D nsity kesiaential (3-5 dwellings/acre). 2. zoning:. Rol* -17'-HeightLimit t 1200 Square:fbbt-MilUMM Dwelling Size). 3. Existing Conditions. The 50' x 100' lot is located within the subdivided Cove area on Eisenhower Drive north of Calle Temecula. There are only two existing houses and one house under construction on this block. The site is adjacent to south of a house on a single lot, and adjacent to the west of a house on a double lot. Both the adjacent houses have stucco siding and peaked roofs covered with red clay tile, and also perimeter walls stuccoed to match the house. The site is located approximately 150' to the southeast of Plot Plan No. 85-117, a request by the Applicant for the same house design. 4. Environmental Assessment: The project is categorically exempt from the require- ments of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and a Notice of Exemption will be filed with the County Recorder. 5. Description of Request: ,The Applicant, who is a contractor, is requesting approval to'corrstruot a single-family house which the property owner, the James Laier Trust. intends., to se11..,._Ze: case .was: sS)b¢�it"ted.;c�xlc�u?exit�Y-�!lth foux other r®que»sts key the Applioant for houses of the same design, all of which are located in the Cove area. The James Laier Trust owns a total of approximately 100 vacant, residentially zoned lots in the City. The Applicant has obtained one previous approval, which is also for a house with the same design as these regaests, on a lot located along Eisenhower Drive south of Calle Hidalgo; this home will be the Applicant's private residence. With the exception of this previous approval, none of the houses are presold. The house has 1440 square feet of livable area with three bedrooms, two baths and an attached double -car garage with a connecting pedestrian door into the covered Patio. A11 of the bedrooms have minimum clear di,;ensions exceeding 10 feet. The Applicant has stated that the house will be "Moroccan" in style and will have .41.00 66 I'cl)ruay 12, 1985 Page 2. beige stucco siding and a flat roof with minimum two -foot eaves. The eaves will Ix o,TaDpod and stucco_] to match the siding. Ilie overall height of the building is approximately 14; feet. The house will have a 34-foot front setback, a 10-foot rear setback anc,, five-foot side setbacks. As part of the plan, a s,.d ng pool will be installed in the front yard. 'line pool will be enclosed within a six -foot - high masonry wall stuccoed to match the house. STAFF CAPS AND ANALYSIS abe floor plan, exterior design, height and setbacks comply with the City's adopted standards for single-family houses and the requirements of the R-1*++ Zone. The location of the pool in the front yard is in accordance with the provisions of the M-micipal Land Use Ordinance which allows swimming ing pools on any portion of a lot provided that they have a minhTm five-foot setback fran the property lines. The six-foot wall on the front property line is also in canpliance with the City's require- ments. Regarding the siting of the house on the lot, the house is oriented towards the pool in the front yard while the two adjacent homes are oriented towards the view to the north. This will. serve .-to :separate;#3ie yard areas ;of -•theme :.three. Ouses and:.m+xiu� ze.:prav y 75-ie ma�orlty of the houses In the area ar- ccrptt-' n- c]T 1- ]r�{c ,,pplicant's proucx,l to construct this house on one lot sinould be comcpatiole with area development. Regarcl'ing compatibility of the house's design with the surrounding developmert, the flat roof design should not be incompatible with surrounding, existing houses, even though'they`have gabled roofs. The flat roof design, combined with•the general 'slope of the land, should result in this house blocking less of the view currently enjoyed by the residents of the house adjacent to the south. The construction of the Wall Stuccoed to match the house is consistent with the adjacent development and will also block traffic noise as Eisenhower Drive becomes busier in the future. The stucco side is con- sistent with area development. Because the Applicant is proposing the same house design in the vicinity, Staff recommends that different colors for the stucco and the center recessed area on the eaves be required. FINDINGS 1. The request is consistent with the requirements of the R-1 Zone and the goals and objectives of the La Quinta General Plan if constructed in accordance with the conditions of approval. 2.. The buildingdesign:iS ca paatible-with area development, . . 3.. me �rOjeet wial 'rl have a sYgnifica t' a8veise pacE ai tlie` �iivir6smtent. 67 f Fe nuu my 12, 1985 Page 3. STAFF PdMMMEMATION Based upon the above findings, the Commmity Development Department recamends approval of Plot Plan No. 85--1.18 in accordance with Exhibits A, B and C and subject to the attached conditions. PREPARED BY: APPROVED BY: Sandra L. Bom er Lawrence L. Stevens, AICP Principal Plmier Cmuunity Development Director SLB: dmry Atch: 1. Comiitions 2. Exhibits A, B and C OA'Ijiaj.:•: 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. E3-5-118, unless otherwise wvnde9 by the following amditicns. 2. The approved plot plan shall be used within two years of the approval date; otherwise, it shall becure null and void and of no effect whatsoever. By "use" is meant the beginning of substantial construction, not including grading, oonterplated by this approval which is begun with the twxryear period and is thereafter diligently pursued to ompletion. 3. kiater and sewage disposal facilities shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of the Riverside Oounty Health Departent. 4. Fire Wotecticn 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 developer shall submit and have approved, a detailed landscape plan for the front yard showing the spies, size, location and spacing of all planting materials, including a minimam of two (2), 15-gallon, street trees. The plan shall indicate the irrigation system and the location,.of the:�Cegui ed #hx?B?;.(3); q}door:water spigohs. Prior to'the is3�uanoe of a dertificate of Oocupancy, the Applicant si,all :- sk ll la i scapir in as r a cc with the approved iatxiscape plan. All trees and plants shall be maintained in viable condition for the life of 6. 7he heating. and, Qpoling.mechanical equipwAt.shall. be.ground mounted,: or screened entirely by the roof structure. 7. Refuse containers and bottled gas containers shall be concealed by fencing or landscaping. S. The driveway shall be surfaced with concrete and have asphaltic concrete connecting pavement (a 2" x 4" header) to the existing street pavement. 9. 1lie Applicant shall obtain clearances and/or permits from the following agencies prior to submitting these plans to the Building Department for plan check: ° Riverside County Health Department 0 City Fire Maishal ° Desert sands unified school District lo. Tne Apr --cant shall pay a school developrent fee as determined by the Desert Sands unified School District in accordance with the school mitigation agree- ment z'is approved by the City Council and in effect at the time of issuance of a build_-:g perrst. A letter fran Desert Sands Unified School Distract stating that.these fees have been paid shall be presented to the Comrnuiity Develognent Depart7ent, Building Division, prior to issuance of a building permit. V c�,L\;n1Ti(YNS 'd) 1. Prior to the issuance of a b�iilding pernut for Plot Plan No. 85-118, the Applicant :Tall submit to the Connunity Development Department for review and approval specific information or details on stucco color and texture, trim and ouicL architectural features which will vary the appearance frcxi the dwelling with the sane design as approved under Plot Plan No. 85-117., ©.J:, 70 mil ITEM NO. DATE s: A/ —/o2—F.S PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING RE: i�. 7 — / /9 — r2 MOTION BY: GOETCHEUS %Uff ING KLIMKIEWICZ MORAN THORNBURGH SECOND BY: GOETCHEUS MUZING KLIMKIEWICZ MORAN THORNBURGH DISCUSSION: ROLL CALL VOTE: CO*IMISSIONERS: AYE NO ABSTAIN ABSENT PRESENT GOETCHEUS — KLDIICMgICZ — MORAN — M LLING — THORNBURG=[ — UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED: YES NO s 71 RAEMORANDUNI CITY OF LA QUINTA To: The Honorable Chairman and Members of the Planning Corrrr:ission From: Ccxmnunity Development Department Date: February 12, 1985 Subject: PLOT PLAN NO. 85-119 Location: Northeast Corner of Calle Durango and Avenida Madero Applicant: Salvador Pina Request: Approval to Construct a Single -Family. House Intended for .the Applicant's Residence 2,..Zoning: Height.I.imit,.: 140.'S9uAre Foot,rtinjAnmi Dwelling Size). 3. Existing Conditions: The project site is a 50' x 100' corner lot currently used as'a sideyard by the northerly adjacent house. The lot has an existing perimeter precision block wall. The site is vegetated with grass. The neighborhood is typical of Cove development with vacant lots and scattered housing. of the 24 lots on Avenida Madero/Avenida Juarez block, 16 are vacant. Existing development in the neighborhood consists of a variety of housing designs ranging from California Ranch style_ to Spanish style. 4.Ehvimninental'Considerations:':The project -is categorically exempt from the.require- ments of the California Environmental Quality Act (CDQA) pursuant to Section 15303 of the CED), Guidelines. A Notice of E�:eiption is to be filed with the County .; '.:,:- i�t>geYit upon"proSeCt-r+oval`r ' . . '-� `'t��...-'i.N-,:sign h�.`��i,nar :..+H,c a»i1 ,r:ae'tf ic 'i rii•arii�iixi 4�n 'Smnl�*nii� *ha cifitii �fami�v . . house for his private residence: The proposed house will have approximately 1670 gross floor area. There will be two bedrooms with two baths and an attached t,,ao- car garage with a pedestrian door connected to the house. `�e garage _c cr_,e.;a_: face onto Avenida Madero with a 20-foot driveway providing adequate off-street parking. The height of the house is 16 feet. .-1he:-}xuse<�3es]grt is..a:cl--t3'style architectura:with stucca,siding.and:•red clay • . tile roof. ]having two ssparate elevation inclines. The house wJ.11 also incorporate t2$ C3'a'`tii�`"` tri vein ahtl `i'Si1YcCb tOveY :c' mhl 'lfre'roiif to have a y c and 12 pitch with minimum overhang eaves of 18". The house will have an off-ranite exterior ''stucco: i'he Applicant has indicated the wall will' becovered witl4.iahite rlaster to match the house during constriction. .•, ; 72 .. �..: 1.. .1 \t., .- .. Pci(i e 2. `l} t'j -' 1Y.1 `'L•i1::): !''S i\?VD D1:iU:�.`1.i)'. The floor plan of the proposed house has one undersized bedroom with clear dimensions of less than the required 10'feet as measured from the interior sides of the v--Ils. Therefore, to assure conforniance, the floor plan should be redesigned to meet the Trjainnrn adopted standards. The site plan meets the miniman required setbac:�s h a front yard setback of 20 feet., an interior lot sideyard setback of five feet, a side - yard corner lot setback of 10 feet. e siting bf the house is 6ompatible with the surrounding neighborhood as the house is oriented east/west on the corner lot with the front of the house on Avenida. Madero. The house design is compatible with surrounding development and the clay tile roof, as proposed, is a petted to upgrade the architecture of the area. The Applicant, proposes an asphalt driveway. However, the:City's adopted residential standards require that driveways be surfaced with concrete. _ FfetY"7c' 3',,he side Y3'kie'exi5tW`perim2ter wall may m ect iri£o` Oi--WI-Y. 1i. Uie, as c. ar )fO-,7aj 'ic: t>NL. 'mat sFI( Juld ';:'be-z�lired to .thcyse pbTtit�iSs':dP Ehe iaaii°whiCti may'pir�ject-into the 'public `` rlgh,t-of-way A boq}T}d sut ey Y�pulcl ie.c t .13Y ? .; eyP F� 1. The project will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment and is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. 2. The request is consistent with the requirements of the R-1 Zone and the goals and Objectives of the La Quinta General Plan. conditions. PREPARED BY: APPROVED B Gary W. Price Lawrence L. Stevens, AICP Associate Planner COnTaunity Dev lopment DjZe toz i,. Atcb. .1...Conditions :..� 2. Erhibits A, B end C 1. The developTmt of the site shall be in confommnoe with the Exhibits A, B and C contained in the file for Plot Plan No. "- , unless ot-wrwise amended by the following conditions. 2. The approved plot plan shall be used within two years of the approval date; otherwise, it shall becone 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 perio3 and is thereafter diligently pursued to completion. 3. Water and sewage disposal facilities shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of the Rxverssde Opunty . Health pepartment, 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 pe=dt, the developer shall submit and have approved, a detailed landscape plan for the front yard showing the species,.s#e, location-and,.spac ng.of.al.l planting vauwials, including a minims of.four (4) ttiees. The plan shall irriieate the r 7s,1I' trees sr�d""plants'sha l'be maintiaubad an viable boa itwn for the life of 6...:. a 110BItin9-aPd-Q9Qling_mechaniaal. em, uent shall be Vround mounted, or screened entirely by the roof structure. 7. Refuse containers and bottled gas containers shall be concealed by fencing or landscaping. 8. The driveway shall be surfaced with concrete and have asphaltic concrete connecting pavement (a 2" x 4" header) to the existing street pavement. 9. The Applicant shall obtain clearances and/or permits from the following agencies prior to submitting these. plans to the Building Department for plan d bwk: " Riverside County Health Department sty Flre Ai . •:p : L �f ✓. ti'. i fl SR s... f.• .':i•� d}'�1 S fY 1«. 1., i t-p iX V i 4 1'3 ... <S a'x4 . �a�ttu�fty'DE�iq�wsit 'De�rEnient� r'- D�v�siotl ° Desert Sands Unified School District 10. Tne Applicant shall pay a school development fee as determined by the Desert Sands Unified School District in accordance with the school mitigation agree-. ment as approved by the City Council and in effect at the time of issuance of a bu.lding porn t, , A le1. tter from_ Desert , Samis. Ugifxod SG,h4Q1, Dtxict;: -tfiat`td�ese' fees } eve been, shall ybe� presented to�tjh�e� Commui_ity Development :.. i-::'.a._ . ":,' t,�-Y1 .iS:'AfSJcr`{'T✓ .a�`Q-1Jlll�,•.li. . i.�_: .. 11. Zell tedroomg shall have minimum 10-f©pt:clear dimensions measured from the i_^.tenor side walls of the house. ., 74 12. A L)oundaiy survey shall W conducted to determinfL, the location of tjl(-. property lines and any portion of the existing wall u:tendinq into the - - -111 PtflDl'(� llght-Of-W�t�' shall he ion; "-n Vqv 7.5 ITEM NO. DATE �O2 S5 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING RE: /gyp f5'la3 MOTION BY: GOETCHEUS VAIJ ING KLIMKIEWICZ MORAN THORNBURGH. SECOND BY: GOETCHEUS MULING KLIMKIEWICZ WRAN THORNBURGH. DISCUSSION: ROLL CALL VOTE: COMMISSIONERS: AYE NO ABSTAIN ABSENT PRESENT GOETCHEUS — KLIMKIEWICZ — MORAN — WFIIS,ING — THORNBURGH — UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED: YES NO Aa.� 7s MEMORANDUM CITY OF LA OUINTA To: The Honorable Chairman and Manbers of the Planning Cam ssion From: Cormunity Development Department Date: February 12, 1985 Subject: PLOT PLAN No. 85-10-3 Location: East Side of Eisenhower Drive, 225 Feet North of Coachella Drive Applicant: Rick Johnson Construction for John Rafferty Request: Approval to Construct a Single -Family House Intended for the Applicant's Residence 1. General Plan: Low Density Residential (3-5 dwellings/acre). 2. Zoning: R-1* (one Family Dwelling, 1200 Square Foot Minimum Dwelling Size) 3. Existing Conditions: The 105' x 120' lot is within the existing La Quinta Golf Estates No. 1 subdivision along Eisenhower Drive north of Coachella Drive. There are five other houses on this block, all of which are substantially larger than the runimum 1200 square foot required. All the houses have stucco siding, with all but two houses having peaked roofs with red clay tile. Eisenhower Drive is improved with 26 feet of paving and no curb or gutter. All necessary services are available to the site with sewage disposal being handled by septic systems. 4. Environmental Assessment: The project is categorically exert fran the require- ments of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQp) and a Notice of Exenption will be filed with the County Recorder. 5. Description of Request: The Applicant is intending to construct the single- family house for the property owner's private residence. The house will have approximately 2340 square feet of living area with three bedrooms having minimum dimensier:s exceeding 10 feet, 2' baths, and an attached triple -car garage with connecting door into the house. The house will have a 20-foot front setback, 28z-foot rear setback and 15-foot side setbacks. The house will have off-white stucco siding, a 5 and 12 pitched roof covered with red clay tile. With the exception of the rear portion of the roof connecting to the covered patio, the width of the roof eaves varies from 24 to 36 inches. The overall height of the building is 16� feet. 77 '1U STAFF REPORT - PLANNING CCMISSICN February 12, 1985 Page 2. STAFF CCK4ENTS AND ANALYSIS The floor plan, height and siting of the house canply with the R-1 Zoning require- ments and the C-ity's adopted minimum standards for single-family houses. Regarding the ccnpatibilitty, the design and materials are consistent with the existing houses in the area. The house's size and bulk are also consistent with the area development. The siting of the hone on a single lot is also compatible with the surrounding houses. FINDINGS 1. The request: is consistent with the requirements of the R-1 Zone and the goals and objectives of the La Quinta General Plan. 2. The building design is canpatible with area development. 3. The project will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment. STAFF RBCCSM'>ENDATICN Based upon the above findings, the Cammuiity Development Department recamiends approval of Plot Plan No. 85-103 in accordance with Exhibits A, B and C and subject to the attached conditions. Z Sandra L. Bonner Principal Planner SLB:dmv Atch: 1. Conditions 2. Exhibits A, B and C Lawrence L. Stevens, AICP Camrnmity Development Director s /O ® 0 THIS APPKIVAL IS MWECCT 70 7HE FC.LCWING OCNDITICNS: 1. 2w development of the site shall be in confarmnnoe with the bddbits A, s and C contained in the file for Plot Plan No. 85-103, unless otherwise amended by the following oanditions. 2. The approved plot plan shall be used within two years of the approval date; ot1wmdse, it stall became null and void and of no effect whatsoever. By "use" is meant the beginning of substantial contraction, not including grading, conteplated by this approval which is begun with the tvo-year period and is thereafter diligently pursued to cwpletion. 3. Water and sewage disposal facilities shall be installed in a000rdanoe with the requirements of the Riverside Obunnty 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 Quints. 5. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the developer stall 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 minim= of two (2), 15-allon, street trees. The plan shall indicate the irrigation system and the location of the required three (3) outdoor water spigots. Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the Applicant stall install landscaping in accordance with the approved landscape plan. All trees and plants shall be maintained in viable condition for the life of the approved use. 6. The heating and Cooling mechanical equipaent shall be grand mounted, or screened entirely by the roof structure. 7. Refuse containers and bottled gas containers shall be concealed by fencing or landscaping. B. The driveway shall be surfaced with concrete and have asphaltic concrete corrmting pavement (a 2" x 4" header) to the existing street pavement. 9. The Applicant shall attain clearances and/or permits fran the following agencies prior to m t dtting these plans to the Haild .,g Department for plan ctock: ° Riverside County Health Department ° City Fire Marshal ° Cbm LuAty Developne►t Department, Planning Divisions ° Desert Sands Unified School District 10. The Applicant shall pay a school development fee as determined by the Desert Sands Unified School District in accordance with the school mitigation agree- ment as approved by the City Council and in effect at the time of issuance of a building permit. A letter fran Desert Sands Unified School District stating that these fees have been paid shall be presented to the Ccwnmuiity Development Department, Building Division, prior to issuance of a building permit. 11. prior to submittal of the plans to the Building Division for plan check, the Applicant shall obtain written clearance from the La Quinta Golf Estates property a mers Association that the plans canply with the Cx&R's. , %g III ITEM NO. DATE s�. ,:-�-/a-8s PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MOTION BY: GOETCHEUS KLIMKIEWICZ MORAN THORNBURGH SECOND BY: GOETCHEUS W LLING KLIMKIEWICZ WRAN THORNBURGH DISCUSSION,: ` ` ' 0 ROLL CALL VOTE: CO"24ISSIONERS: GOETCHEUS UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED: AYE NO YES ABSTAIN NO ABSENT PRESENT .m.ljo 80 MEMORANDUM CITY OF LA QUINTA To: The honorable Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission From: Community Development Depar t Date: February 12, 1985 Subject: PICA' PLAN NO. 85-105 Location: Generally Easterly of Eisenhower Drive Between the Trio Intersections of Avenida Fernando on Eisenhower Drive. Applicant: La Quinta Golf Estates No. 1 Hameownners Association Request: 1. Install access gate at Coachella Drive east of Eisenhower Drive. 2. Install emergency access gates on the northerly and southerly ends of Avenida Fernando. 3. Install fencing connecting the three proposed gates. 1. General Plan: Law Density Residential (3-5 dwellings/acre). 2. Zoning: R 1* (One Family Dwellings, 12(10 Square Foot Minimum Dwelling Size). 3. Existing Conditions: La Quinta Golf Estates No. 1 is a 155 lot land sale subdivision which was approved by Riverside County in 1959. As shown on the attached area map, 89 lots are located in the area of Avenida Fernando. The remaining 66 lots are located along six other streets accessing directly off of Eisenhower Drive. Adjacent to the east of this tract, with access from Avenida Fernando, is La Quinta Golf Estates No. 2, a 30-lot subdivision, which will also be behind the fence. Development of these subdivisions is on a lot by lot basis. Of the 102 lots located within the proposed fencing and gates, 57 are developed; of the remaining 83 lots, 44 are developed. All the streets within the tract have 60-foot right-of-ways and are private streets which were not accepted for dedication by the County. Coachella Drive is one of two accesses to the La Quinta Country Club "Islands" development, located adjacent to the east. An entry gate is located along Coachella Drive easterly of Avenida Fernando. Club La Quinta, a gated condominium project with 18 units#' is located at -the southeast corner of Eisenhower Drive and the southerly extension of Avenida Fernando. At the time this tract was recorded, Riverside County accepted the necessary road dedication for the ultimate 50-foot half -width of Eisenhower Drive adjacent to the tract. Eisenhower Drive is a 26-foot wide, paved street between the south extension of Avenida Fernando and San Incas. Between San Lucas and San Vicente, the paved roadway is approximately 56-feet wide and was improved in conjunction with the Laguna De La Paz development. Eisenhower Drive at both ends of the La Quinta GolfEstates No. 1 tract is fully developed to ultimate standards with curb and quitter. The interior private streets have 60-foot right-of-ways wi•YhJ U ,, 81 • STAFF REPORT - PLANNING CCMNIISSICN February 12, 1985 Page 2. approximately 24-foot wide, paved roadways with no curb or gutter. Almost all the private streets are in poor condition. Avenida- Fernando west of Eisenhower Drive is a private road; Anden Corporation is proposing to construct an entry gate on this access road leading towards the Santa Rosa Cove development- 4. Environmental Assessment: An envirorurental assessment was prepared by Staff and It was tentatively determined that the project would not have a significant adverse impact on the enviromnent. The main concern regarded traffic circulation. Although the gates will not adversely affect through traffic, they will change the existing traffic pattern by closing Avenida Fernando and directing all traffic to Coachella Drive. Also, a traffic safety hazard could result due to the pavement width of Eisenhower Drive, which is too narrow for a left -turn lane, deceleration lane and acceleration lane at the Coachella Drive intersection. This concern can be miti- gated by conditieaning approval to require necessary road improve rots to Eisenhower Drive. No other significant environmental concerns were identified by the environ- mental assessment. 5. Description of Request: La Quinta Golf Estates No. 1 Homeowners Association is requesting approval to include a portion of their existing subdivision, 72 lots of the total 155 lots, within the walled and gated La Quinta Country Club develop- ment. Thesis proposal will also include the La Quinta Golf Estates No. 2 development, a 30-lot subdivision, behind the wall. To acomplish this, the Association is requesting approval for the following: ° Relocate the existing entry gate located on Coachella Drive easterly of Avenida Fernando to Coachella Drive, 115 feet easterly of Washington Street right -of -ray. ° Improve the Coachella Drive entryway with two access and one egress lanes, six -foot -high, wrought iron gates, two telephone control boxes and an area proposed for a future gatehouse. ° Install two six -foot -high wrought iron emergency access gates on Avenida Fernando. ° Install a "tetporary" six -foot -high grapestake security fence with pilasters 12 foot on center, extending from the existing Club La Quinta wall on the southerly end of Avenida Fernando, along the rear property lines of the lots located within the blocks bounded by Eisenhower Drive and E1 Nido Avenue, to an existing wall located approximately 120 feet northeasterly of the north end of Avenida Fernando. ° Construct two low entry walls at the corners of Coachella Drive and Eisenhower Drive for the purpose of installing signs for the development's name. 6. Comments From other Agencies: a. City Engineer: Improve and stripe Eisenhower Drive to Provide for a left -turn, acceleratIM and deceleration lanes at Coachella Drive- Submit street improvement plans to the City Engineer for review and approval. Widen Avenida Fernando pavement at southerly emergency access gate to provide turns, und. 82 STAFF REPORT - PLANNING CO*USSICN February 12, 1985 Page 3. b. City Fire Marshal: All driveways exceeding 150' in length shall have approved turnarounds. All gates shall have receivers for automatic opening by signal from emergency transmitters. The installation of the wall and gates shall not interfere with the use of fire hydrants, or reduce fire protection standards below those as required by the La Quinta Ma nicipal ordinances. C. Riverside County Sheriff: As with all gated and walled communities, access is more difficult for emergency and police vehicles than if streets remain open. If gate at north end of Avenida Fernando is used for general access, there is inadequate stacking space for waiting vehicles. d. Coachella Valley Water District: No caRnent. e. General. Telephone: No objections. Developer should contact GTE as soon as possible concerning phone service to gates and future guardhouse. f. Inperi.al Irrigation District: The project will have no effect on existing facilities. Space shall be provided around the ground -mounted transformer to allow for access and airflow. g. Caments were requested, but not received fran La Quinta Chamber of CmTmerce. 6. Ca[mernts from the Public: Attached are letters received co mienting on the proposal. 7. Previous Actions: a. Building Permit No. 491 was issued January 16, 1984 (expired July 16, 1984) for installation of gates and gatehouse. Permit did not include Perimeter or connecting fencing. b. Encmactmient Permit No. 24, issued January 16, 1984, expired January 161 1985, for road widening and striping on Eisenhower Drive in conjunction with work being performed under the above described building permit. c. Prior -to issuance of the building and encroachment Permits, Plans were reviewed and conditionally approved by the Planning Department, City Engineer and City Fire Marshal. This request is substantially different from previous proposals in the City for the walling and gating of planned residential developments, with these major differences being the following: • Only a portion of the subdivision is included in the Proposal. • The street and lot layout was planned without consideration of possible installation of gating and Perimeter wall. This is indicated by the 10 streets accessing directly onto Eisenhower Drive, the location of lots fronting Eisenhower Drive and the •,' lack of a connecting internal circulation system. 8� i, 1 .STAFF YWORT - PIANNING CCWUSSION February 12, 1985 Page 4. ° The existing houses were designed and sited without consideration of possible future gating and fencing. This is shown by the locations of the driveways and garages with respect to the perimeter of the project. ° The wall is being constructed after hares have been built in the subdivision. Aside fran the above design concerns, there is a psychological factor whereby residents and property owners have associated the identity or image of their neighborhood with the subdivision as a whole, even though it is physically separated along numerous streets. The installation of gates and fencing aromd only a portion of the subdivision will physically and visually divide the neighborhood. Staffs ooneeras regarding the proposal revolve around the above mentioned circum- stances. 6diile the current lot and development pattern make the design of any walling and gating proposal difficult at best, a concern is that other alternative designs and proposals may not have been fully explored. This concern was also voiced by sore members of the Property Owners Association and as a result, the Association voted to hire an outside consultant to review the entire subdivision and to propose possible methods for including the entire subdivision while providing for the traffic safety and aesthetic concerns of the City. It is Staff's understanding that Berryman and Stephenson, Inc:., will begin work on the study within several weeks, with the work anticipated to take 30 days. Because neither the Property Owners Association nor the City Staff have the time or technical expertise to thoroughly analyze all other possible solutions, this study is needed prior to the City making a decision as to whether the current proposal is the best alternative. Staff recommends that this study and the resulting design proposals address the following major. issues: ° The location and design of proposed gating and fencing should eliminate or substantially reduce physical and visual divisions in the neighbor- hood. • Because Eisenhower Drive is a major roadway for the entire City, provisions mist be made to avoid traffic safety conflicts between through traffic and vehicles entering and leaving this subdivision. This includes maintaining sight distance, providing left -turn acceleration and deceleration lanes, locating entry gates to provide adequate space for waiting vehicles, and installing any necessary signage and road striping to direct traffic. ° Since Eisenhower Drive is a major entry corridor into the City, it is important for the City as a whole that the design of this proposal visually tie in with the existing there along this street and that it also be con- sistent with the City's goals for improving the quality of this scenic corridor. The Cavity Development Department reoacmends that the Planning Camiissice continue consideration of Plot Plan No. 85-105 to the April 9, 1985, meeting to allow adequate time for the preparation and review of alternative design proposals. E STAFF REPORT - PLANNING COFMISSION February 12, 1985 Page 5. Sl�la L. Homer Principal Planner SLB:dmv APP�pVID BY: Lawrence L. Stevens, AICP CmTrLmity Development Director '0"0, 85 PLOT PLAN NO. 85-105 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL February 12, 1985 1. The construction and installation of the access -control gates shall conform with Exhibit "A" as contained in the Community Development Department's file for Plot Plan No. 85-105 and the following conditions, which conditions shall take precedence in the event of any conflict with the provisions of the plot plan. 2. This approval is limited to the following only: a. installation of gates and appurtenant street improvements on Coachella Drive at a point approximately 110-feet easterly of the Eisenhower Drive right-of-way. b. Installation of wrought -iron sliding gate for emergency access only on the southerly portion of Avenida Fernando at the west side of E1 Nido Avenue. c. Installation of wrought -iron fixed fencing, or solid fencing to match the perimeter wall at such time that the perimeter wall plan is approved. 3. This approval does not include the installation or construction of the following improvements: a. "Terloorary" grapestake or other type of fencing or wall. b. Entry identification walls on Coachella Drive at Eisenhower Drive. 4. The gates shall be located as shown on Exhibit "A". No portion of the gates shall be located within or be allowed to extend into Eisenhower Drive public right-of-way. 5. The design, size and height of the gates shall conform with the approved Exhibit "A", with the provision that the height of any wall, or fence, or gate shall not exceed six (6) feet. 6. All gates shall be equipped with automatic gate openers activated by an emergency receiver as required by the City Fire Marshal. 7. Prior to the issuance of any building permits for the approved use, the Applicant shall submit street inprovement plans to the City Engineer for review and approval. The plans shall indicate all street improvererits and striping necessary to provide the following requirements: a. Left -turn lane on Eisenhower Drive at Coachella Drive with a mininnn stacking area of 80 feet. b. Deceleration lane on Eisenhower Drive at Coachella Drive with a minbmun stacking area of 60 feet and a minimum width of 12 feet. c. Acceleration lane on Eisenhower Drive at Coachella Drive in accordance with the City Engineer's requirements. % 0 0 CONDrrICNS ()F APPROVAL - PLOT PLAN No. 85-105 February 12„ 1985 d. Installation of pavement and curb on Coachella Drive in accordance with approved Exhibit "A" and City standards, with the additional provision that the island between the visitor and resident access lanes be shortened to provide additional turning area west of the gate. e. Provide for a paved turnaround area with a minimum width of 40 feet on the southern portion of Avenida Fernando adjacent to the west of the approved emergency access gate. f. Any additional improvements as required by the City Engineer. 8. All required street improvements, including pavement striping, shall be complete, as determined by the City Engineer, prior to the operation of the access gates. 9. Prior to the issuance of building or encroachment permits, the Applicant shall submit a detailed landscaping and outdoor lighting plan to the Com mi.ty Development Department for review and approval. Said plan shall indicate the location, species, size and spacing of all planting materials, the irrigation system, and the location and type of any proposed outdoor lighting. 10. The Applicant shall submit a traffic signage plan to the Community Development Department indicating location and design of traffic control and directional signs to be installed in conjunction with the access gates, including the following: a. Sign on the northerly portion of Avenida Fernando at E1 Nido Avenue indicating "Dead End Ahead". b. Sign on gate located on southern portion of Avenida Fernando indicating "Emergency Access only & directing traffic to Coachella Drive." c. Signs at Coachella Drive gate directing guest and member access to appropriate gate, and also designating gate equipped with emergency receiver. 11. Prior to the commencement of any work approved or required by Plot Plan No. 85-105, the Applicant shall obtain encroachment and building permits from the Commmity Development Department. 12. Information prepared by the Applicant's consultant analyzing perimeter security fencing shall be sui nitted within 60 days to the Community Development Department which shall forward that report and other related information to the Planning Commission for its review as Phase No. 2 of Plot Plan No. 85-105. 13. Detailed information concerning proposed on -site entry identification signs shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for review and approval. Signs shall generally be as shown on preliminary plans provided that the square footage, height, location and materials shall be subject to review. Signs shall generally be a low-level monument type and shall not be located within the public right-of-way. If located on private property, the Association shall either provide written verifi- cation of its right to construct or shall provide written approval of the property owner (s) . / 37 cl, February 12, 1985 La Quints. Planning Commission La Quinta City Hall 78-105 Calle Estado La Quinta, California Re: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF: PLOT PLAN NO. 85-105 LA QUINTA GOLF ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION NO.1 To Members of the Planning Commission: As property owners in the La Quints. Golf Estates, we are hereby lodging our protest against the request of certain property owners in the Home Owners Association for a permit to install gates and fencing on Fernando Drive which would result in the exclusion of property on Eisenhower Drive from the rest of the country club area. This action on the part of these certain property owners to divide the community is highly discriminatory and will have an adverse effect on the property values of property on Eisenhower Drive and the cul de sac properties involved. We ask: that the Planning Commission deny the request for permit at this time so that viable alternative proposals can be considered by the Homeowners Association. S'ncerely, Gare and ik-a n Nelson 49-100 Eisenhower Drive La Quinta, California RECEIVED FED 1-2 1935 CITY OF LA UINTA COMMUNITY DE'c EL PMENT DEPT J 88 1 1 92") v e Y G✓ �� I DDE E wu 0 2 7 . UoMMUNITY OF LA SuPMENT DEPT CIYII Zvi ✓ G 4 1 L ci C✓ i ,"t of I J 1 h � � -i1 Ll '�''-'I + e Ub-O� Cirf'dc fie,-}i� , o✓@ �l�titi 1�� P✓eL 1' � 4 q VOILA �v I� PI I p f / II �,-L civ 4�_, �i,P�zj b�✓JII �� -1CC�/ J 7eQI i 1J Y) W r y ✓l b � �( -i- I�- 1 f � I �' v �'r-r; b� d7 I C� � 1 I P �j �i I I CA S e 00 �o�' '1 0. 101 .01-1 0 E\s-Rtil,OW-k� 1��'�. J 89 ® RLCEIVED r l� 12 1985 UNITY DEVELI)PMENT DEPT La Quanta `Palms Realty COMM February 1, 1985 To whom it may concern, At the request of several La Quinta Golf Estate property owners, I am writing this letter of opinion regarding the pro- posed "grapestake" fence and its effect on those properties to be located 'outside" its perimeter. It is my opinion, as a local Real Estate Investment Counselor, that should the fence be built as currently proposed, it would have an adverse effect on the property values of those perimeter pro- perties being excluded. Furthermore, it has been my observation over the past two years that just the "possibility" of being lo- cated outside the fence has greatly inhibited the marketability of those same properties. It is a fact that those owners attempting to sell their property have had to lower their asking prices to compensate for this. It should be noted herein that I personally am in favor of perimeter fence for the La Quinta Country Club Golf Estates, but I feel. that in order to be both fair and effective that it should encompass all of the properties. In my opinion, a fence such as this would increase all property values and even more important, it would preserve the integrity of the entire neighborhood. Respectfully submitted, Bruce Y. Cathcart Owner - La Quinta Palms Realty 51-001 Eisenhower I P.O.Box 3461 La Quinta, CA 922531(519) 564-4104----r(/()r 99 Mn. flaunt Angele Sule4,je4ian 4016 Aahbnooh Ciac(e San jo4e, CA 95124 Lot Number 119 Planning Commi444on La &i enta City Hall P.O. Sox 1504 Laquin,tcz, CA 92253 AIIN: A)embena of the P.larming Commijeion RECEIVED CITY OF LA oUINTA COMDUNI TY DEVELOPMENT DEPT 216185 B4ung a pzopenty omnen in the La Quinta Solt eitatej, Lot #119, 5 vigonoa,j.fy pzoteit foL a planned partition o,C my lot JAom the neat oaf the aaaociation propentiea. dt there ruill be any hind of partition it Should be walling of the entire parameter. 7 hope the final deciaion mill be fair and eAthetically well planned. Vezy t,z/p y youri, Pint Angel e Sul e44e i an CC:La Quinta City Council P.O. Box 1504 La Quinta, CA 92253 CC:La Quinta Solt E-itate Community A440Ciate4 P. G'. Box 162 La Qainta, CA 92253 ..1 91 LEVON D. GULESSERIAN 20646 Sevilla Lane Saratoga, California 95070 February 5, 1985 RECEIVED FEB 03 1985 COMMUNTY OF DE�EIOPMENT DEPT Planning; Commission La Quint& City Hall P.O. Boa: 1504 La Quinta, CA 92253 Dear Members of the Planning Commissions As owner, of Lot 108 and Lot 109 in the L& Quints, Golf Estates, I vehememtivy protest the planned partition of my lots from the rest of the association properties. If there is going to be any kind of partition, it should be walling of the entire association on its true parameter along the Eisenhower Drive and should include all association properties within the walled area. I hope the final decision will be fair to the individual lot owners and aesthetically well planned according to your city requirements. Sine y, yy �. Levon D."Gulesse cct la Quints, City Council P.O. Box 1504 La Quints., CA 92253 I& Quinta Golf Estates Community Association P.O. Box 162 La Quninta, CA 92253 ll,:. HRAIR P. GULESSERIAN, M.D., F.A.C.S., INC. February 4, 1985 General Surgery and Surgical Oncology RECEIVED Planning Commission Ft 0.9,935 La Quinta City Hall CITY OF LA 8UINTA P.O. Box 1;04COM0.fUNR DEVELOPMENT DEPT LaQuinta, Ca. 92253 Dear Members of the Planning Commission: As owner of Lot 109 and Lot 110 in the La Quinta Gulf Estates, I vehemently protest the planned partition of my lots from the rest of the association properties. If there is going to be any kind of partition, it should be walling of the entire association on its true parameter along the Eisenhower Drive and should include all association oroo- erties within the walled area. I hope the final decision will be fair owners and aesthetically well planned requirements. Very truly, yours, 4i�i%-#U- H.P. Gulesserian M.D. PHG:kn cc: La Quinta City Council P.O. Box 1504 La Quinta, Ca. 92253 La Quinta Gulf Estates Community Association P.O. Box 162 La Quanta, Ca. 92253 to the individual lot according to your city 2505 Samaritan Drive, Suite 602 . San Jose, California • (408) 358-2779 ? 111 0 1d3O 1N3WdO13A3U •IIN11MOD Y1N1111100 V1 10 A110 SW so UAJ a3AI333Z1 Mr. Lawrence L. Stevens, A.ICP Community Development Director City of La Quints P. 01. Box 1504 La Quints, CA 92253 Dear Mr. Stevens: 49-200 Anselmo P. 0. Box R9 La Quinta, CA 92253 I urge you to set aside the application of the La Quints Golf Estates Association which seeks your approval to fence and gate a portion of the Association properties for supposedly security reasons. Here's why ---- 1. As long as the Cul-de-sacs off Eisenhower remain open, which I understand is the case, minimul if any security can be achieved. I am sure you have seen the many cul-de-sac openings to the La Quinta Country Club, some large enough for automobile passage. This, certainly, could not be considered security. 2. To eliminate the Eisenhower homes from the plan (they are members of the Association) will, without question, cause them immediate loss in value and the open lots could turn out to be waste land for many years to come. 3. At the last annual meeting of the Homeowners Association, a motion was passed calling for the employment of a planning engineer to study and, hopefully, recommend a plan to wall and gate ALL of the properties. It, therefore, seems sensible to wait until this study is completed instead of the "makeshift" plan that seeks your _ approval. I can appreciate you and the Planning Commission not wishing involve- ment in our Association problems, and I feel the most logical solu- tion is to set aside the permit and wait until professional recommen- dations are received. Thank you very much for your consideration. Yours truly, Thomas H. Dawson Lot 0137 La Quints Golf Estates 9l 2 N yiL4z_—� REAL ESTATE 2104 Tol:elon St. Son Diapo, California 82110. Phone (714) 275-3585 Co -mission RLCEIVED Cite of LaQuinta FE , 05198S FO bo:: 1504 L:. uint-_, Ce. 92253 CITY OF LA gpNTA rOMMUNITY DEVELOPMEN1 DEPT Osn1a2::_en: -o -protest i-,ost 54remiousl^ the -r mint of en-- it �-hinc th= lots alon_ _isc:i.=ur '.; 2 fo-s a fence of ar_, -sc_ i zicn. 7 _i. _IOU,, ,C in _=ro�_atic.. o___i _as of all o. .rt' �__ E _.� -?r area. It-.'GulC''- -`� "_e_ su -'.1V1 S10ll into = ..__s ::Gt co1_t' �nl- i'_ .-__n £1?-V :._ ��:-On :Cr CC_.. l�' ;\' t,-,.n -,L. _. p_ :-'1 c'n a -- ` l p', c -_-1 7 __` c It woul� b- unsi h:tly i._ i -ion ; __ a'.e secol-f cl�,_s citczens Out o= -'.-lose -COT_ =a= - If an-It`_in :ere cc. e:�olate , it E'_louh %e a ..all _-_on`. -e _c lev rd itself (!.ot : re e =t_-Ye) sin-il: r to -i.':ie CO___. O'.- iniuns : S `'cu. '.:s :_in ton. Once ain - it oul to l u:_3Du =1. _ea to litiretion. It ?oulc.inc;' s= `e s,..a ci-ficulty in sellin_ 2«_lo-e ,,ro,ert t street. "e cc_=te_ar1.;e sterC.i. rluI- '_cae o:i 1ot 104 _Lich ;rGu c :e CG;-S'<- c: a =1" C1 1:1i S::. ,: i:i V-1-u- if '=the ..[1:=Gr4 ty no,' _c;r t'le fe ice ' 've 1':21 '.'&y. cr n t2rs, ') r - a,_:` John a -- ; cc: La'-.uinta City Cou_�s_l It ir I rp 9� L, U e% ...CEIVED February 1, 1985 City of La Quinta Planning Commission Community Development Director P.O. Box 1504 La Quinta, CA 92253 Dear Sir: 0 4 i985 CONMTV DEVELOP 93 IV OF LA QINTA UNIMENT DEPT 1 am presently owner of improved lot 66 and unimproved lot 67 on Eisenhauer between San Lucas and Fernando Way in the City of La Ouinta. I am also a member of La Quinta Golf Estates Community Association 1 and 2. The purpose of this letter is to ask your consideration delaying the installation of the proposed grape stake fence located one lot back from Eisenhauer by the La Quinta Golf Estates Community Association. Please consider the following: 1. As presently proposed, the appearance of the entry to the City of La Quinta will be in jeopardy because of the devaluation of the excluded lots on Eisenhauer. 2. The fencing you are being asked to approve will be presented as temporary but once installed will become permanent and so will the rag tag status of the excluded lots, on Eisenhauer. 3. The main issue here is not security but appearance if the community and plus or minus valuation of the property on Eisenhauer. 4. Last, consider the continuation of the walling such as the new project by Laguna De La Paz starting at Washington and Eisenhauer and the Santa Rosa Cove development. This would enhance Eisenhauer entrance to the City of La Quinta Since I am the owner of a good home of considerable investment I am very concerned about what happens on Eisenhauer and the City of La Quinta. I respectfully thank you for your considerations of request. Frank Matarazzi RECEIVED �, COMMUNIITY DEVELOPMENT DEPT E �J January 31, 1985 Dear Ms. Bonner: JAMES D. WILTSE 48-880 Eisenhower P. 0. Box 503 La Quinta CA 92253 This letter is being written to once again express my total disapproval of the grape stake fence proposed for the La Quinta Golf Estates area. I, along with other people who would be excluded from the Golf Estates by this project, think that it is totally ridiculous to spend money on a temporary fence that is to be torn down at a later date (if that be your intention at all). If you must build the grape stake fence - build it on Eisenhower. Also, with this, your legal justification for taking permits on privately owned property to obtain 500 square feet of private property, is questionable. It is only fair to warn you that in the event that this proposal is sanctioned by the City, an immediate injunction will be filed in Court against -it. Along with this, organized and manned petitions protesting the City's disregard for the people of Eisenhower and the cul de sac areas of the La Quinta Golf Estates, will be circulated. All legal measures, regardless of Court costs will be taken to restore the rights of my neighbors and myself. My only hope is that you will look at this project open-mindedly and come to a rational decision that will support all the people involved and not the chosen few. Sincerely, �� JAMES WILTSE cc: William Brautigam Attorney at Law RECEIVED FFH 04 MS Oi+V OF 1A QwNTA 7 CAMMUNITY. DEVELOPMEUT OW V To; Date: RE; La ulta Gojf111ates P.O. Bar 162 La Qumla, Ca 9Mj The Honorable Judith Cox Mayor, City of La Quinta January 23, 1985 GATING 3 SECURITY FENCING FOR LA QUINTA GOLF ESTATES RECEIVED JA COMM CITY OF LA QUINTA UNITY DEYEL PMENT DEPT This supplements my letter of January 17, 1985. The Association felt that these statistics would be of interest to the Council. E. J. 0NConnell cc: Members - City Council Lawrence L. Stevens - Comnunity Development Director LA QUINTA GOLF ESTATES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION COACHELLA GATE - SECURITY PROJECT SUMMARY SHEET VOTED YES - ASSESSMENT PAID VOTED YES - ASSESSMENT DUE NO RESPONSE NO RESPONSE - PAID ASSESSMENT VOTED NO VOTED NO - PAID ASSESSMENT TOTAL 60.5 10.5 13.0 8.0 7.0 3.0 102.0 91 LA QUI1q GOLF ESTATES COMMUNITY ASSOCII&ON COACHELLA GATE - SECURITY PROJECT Lot No. 71 74 76 137 141 142 W. Arlene Turi Robert E. Krueger Robert J. Mayer Thomas H. Dawson Charles E. Fausel Charles E. Fausel 30-2 I Andrew K. Nelson VOTED "NO" Owner/Address 48-800 Avenida Fernando P. 0. Box 1094, La Quinta 48-841 Avenida Fernando, La Quinta P. 0. Box 7, Boise ID 93707 Avenida Fernando - Vacant 141 W. Jackson, Chicago IL 60604 49-200 Avenida Anselmo P. 0. Box 89, La Quinta Avenida Fernando - House on 2 lots P. 0. Box 920, La Quinta 49-295 Avenida Fernando 49-020 Avenida Fernando P. 0. Box 152, La Quinta D LA QUIte GOLF ESTATES COMMUNITY ASSOCIffON COACHELLA GATE - SECURITY PROJECT VOTED "NO" - PAID ASSESSMENT Lot No. Property Owner/Address 136 Roger C. Steele 49-150 Avenida Anselmo, La Quinta 1253 Upper Happy Valley Rd, Lafayette 93549 140 Hyman L. Hymson Avenida Fernando 157 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles CA 90036 148 Mary E. Sullivan 49-128 Avenida Fernando P. 0. Box 281, La Quinta I LA QUI GOLF ESTATES COMMUNITY ASSOCI"ON COACHELLA GATE - SECURITY PROJECT "NO RESPONSE" - PAID ASSESSMENT Lot No. Property Owner/Address 91 Jack A. Kramer 48-900 El Nido, La Quinta I 231 Glenroy Place, Los Angeles 90049 118 Ara Y. Ketenjian El Nido - Vacant 1625 E. Main St., Ste. 103, E1 Cajon 92021 120 Robin F. Scully E1 Nido - Vacant P. 0. Box 489, Beatrice NB 68310 121 Robin F. Scully El Nido - Vacant 122 Bradka Investment Co. El Nido - Vacant 3907 W. Alameda, Ste. 202, Burbank 91505 145 Augustus L. Belcher Avenida Fernando - Vacant 2109 Valley View Dr., Columbia MO 65201 ISO Ralph A. Fields Avenida Fernando - Vacant 200 East 42nd St., New York NY 10017 5-2 Larry Freeberg San Timoteo - Vacant 933 Santa Anita Ave., San Marino 91108 .1 02 LA QUI GOLF ESTATES COMMUNITY ASSOCI,QijION COACHELLA GATE - SECURITY PROJECT "NO RESPONSE" Lot No. Property Owner/Address 68 J. Riley Jackson, Jr. Avenida Fernando - Vacant 6353 Homewood Ave., Hollywood 90028 69 Donald G. Maser Avenida Fernando - Vacant 11392 Ora Dr., Garden Grove 92640 70 John F. Gillen Avenida Fernando - Vacant 402 E. Wisconsin Ave., Neenah WI 54956 12 Walter Pollock Avenida Fernando - Vacant 7515 Winnetka Ave. Penthouse 301 Canoga Park 91306 75 Dorothy J."Tyson 48-865 Avenida Fernando, La Quinta 869 San Antonio Place, San Diego 92101 79 Ellsworth Vines 49-016 Coachella Dr. P. 0. Box 821, La Quinta 86 M. Lawrence Carnick 48-855 Avenida Anselmo P. 0. Box 385, La Quinta 143 Mateo Minguez 49-215 Avenida Fernando, La Quinta I 3729 E. Manor Dr., Lakewood 90712 LA QUI GOLF ESTATES COMMUNITY ASSOC110N COACHELLA GATE - SECURITY PROJECT "NO RESPONSE" Lot No. Property Owner/Address 1-2 La Qunita Country Club Coachella - Vacant c/o George Mooney, Manager P. 0. Box 99, La Quinta La 6-2 Robert E. Casey Four R Development Co. San Timoteo - Vacant N3 La Rama Drive, La Quinta 7-2 Robert E. Casey San Timoteo - Vacant 8-2 William F. Byrnett San Timoteo - Vacant 1000 Avondale Rd., San Marino 91109 27-2 Garvey Development Inc. San Timoteo - Vacant P. 0. Box 2298, Palm Desert CA 92261 I I LA QUI GOLF ESTATES COMMUNITY ASSOCION COACHELLA GATE - SECURITY PROJECT VOTED "YES" - ASSESSMENT DUE Lot No. Property Owner/Address 85 Glenn S. Pfeil 48-825 Avenida Anselmo P. 0. Box 574, La Quinta 98 Barry Chooljian 48-805 El Nido P. 0. Box 150, La Quinta 116 Nicholas Turk Avenida Fernando - Vacant P. 0. Box 575, La Quinta 119 Puzant Gulesserian El Nido - Vacant 4016 Ashbrook Circle, San Jose 95124 127 Vahre J. Simonian 49-220 E1 Nidoi La Quinta 2726 Porter Ave., Altadena_ 91101 f 128 Vahre J. Simonian Avenida Anselmo - Vacant 129 Vahre J. Simonian Avenida Anselmo - Vacant 135 John W. Simms 49-100 Avenida Anselmo P. 0. Box 750, La Quinta LA QUIIG GOLF ESTATES COMMUNITY ASSOCI&ON COACHELLA GATE - SECURITY PROJECT VOTED "YES" - ASSESSMENT DUE Lot Nod Property Owner/Address 155-A John Brody Avenida Fernando P.O. Box 932, La Quinta 155-8 Dwight Clark Avenida Fernando P.O. Box 865, La Quinta 9-2 1 Richard S. O'Neill 13-2 I Frank & Keck (112 Due from Frank) San Timoteo - Vacant 1208 W. 57th Terrace, Kansas City MO 64113 San Timoteo - Vacant _ LAZIN GOLF ESTATES COMMUNITY ASSOCI&N COACHELLA GATE - SECURITY PROJECT VOTED "YES" -.ASSESSMENT PAID Lot No. 73 Bob Monroe 84 I Bob Monroe 23-2 1 Bob Monroe 77 1 H. Lauren Lewis 78 H. Lauren Lewis 80 H. Lauren Lewis 81 1 Eugene H. Dyer 82 1 Jack L. Bigler Owner/Address 78-750 E1 Nido P. 0. Box 1100, La Quinta Vacant San Timoteo - Vacant 48-905 Avenida Fernando 1 P. 0. Box 1464, La Quinta Fernando - vacant Anselmo - vacant 48-900 Avenida Anselmo P. 0. Box 1484, La Quinta 48-850 Avenida Anselmo P. 0. Box 526, La Quinta LA QUIN GOLF ESTATES COMMUNITY ASSOCIIDN COACHELLA GATE - SECURITY PROJECT VOTED "YES" - ASSESSMENT PAID Lot No. Propert Owner/Address 83 Norman H. Kimball 48-800 Avenida Anselmo P. 0. Box 418, La Quinta 87 Louis B. Lewis 48-901.Avenida Anselmo P. 0. Box 576, La Quinta 88 Jack H. Boyle 49-012 Coachella Drive, La Quinta 1101 Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach 92651 89 Joseph Gilbert 49-008 Coachella Drive Longfellow Corp. P. 0. Box 1271, La Quinta 90 Evarts Ziegler 59-000 Avenida E1 Nido La Quinta Angeles I 9255 Sunset Blvd, Los 92253 92 Jack L. Bear 48-890 E1 Nido, La Quinta Bear 8 Bear Assoc. 6811 W. 63rd St., Shawnee Mission KS 66202 93 Mark A. Gofley Coachella - Vacant 6006 S. Atlanta Ct., Tulsa OK 74105 94 Harold M. Matheson E1 Nido - Vacant 18332 Wakecrest Drive, Mal-ibu 90265 .t U'T Aft LA QUIN GOLF ESTATES COMMUNITY ASSOCION COACHELLA GATE - SECURITY PROJECT VOTED "YES" - ASSESSMENT PAID Lot No. Property Owner/Address 95 Harold M. Matheson E1 Nido = Vacant' 96 Roger Stanton 48-865 E1 Nido, La Quinta (bought from 8717 Birch Lane, Shawnee Mission KS 66207 Lester Duncan) 99 Charles E. Cox E1 Nido - Vacant 216 Via Mentone, Newport Beach 92663 117 Frank; A. Kelley E1 Nido - Vacant 717 Kent Road, Kenilworth IL 60043 123 Maurice D. Stewart E1 Nido - Vacant 1130 Oakwood Place, Sierra Madre 91024 124 M. B.. Buettner 49-001 Coachella Drive, La Quinta - 4051 Morningstar Drive, Huntington Beach 92657 1125 M. B. Buettner 49-120 E1 Nido, La Quinta 131 M. B. Buettner 49-101 Avenida Anselmo, La Quinta -Lu8 LA QUIN19 GOLF ESTATES COMMUNITY ASSOCIOON COACHELLA GATE - SECURITY PROJECT VOTED "YES" - ASSESSMENT PAID Lot No. Property Owner/Address 132 1 M. B. Buettner 49-009 Coachella Drive, La Quinta 126 I Three B Co. E1 Nido - Vacant Carl Brady and Mail Returned William Baxter 130 Three B Co. Avenida Anselmo - Vacant 133 Meron Yessayian 49-055 Avenida Anselmo P. 0. Drawer A, La Quinta IN Peck Prior Coachella - Vacant P. 0. Box 805, La Quinta 138 Robert B. Hollander 49-350 Avenida Anselmo P. 0. Box 84, La Quinta 139 Robert B. Hollander Avenida Anselmo (house on 2 lots) 144 Gladys Lucha 49-245 Avenida Fernando, La Quinta 24341 Las Narajas Drive, Laguna Niguel 92677 LA QUIZ® GOLF ESTATES COMMUNITY ASSOCIOON COACHELLA GATE - SECURITY PROJECT VOTED "YES" - ASSESSMENT PAID Lot No. Property Owner/Address 146 Paul Jay Lewis Avenida Fernando - Vacant (bought from c/o H. Lauren Lewis Marus Conrad). 147 Neal C. Tennis 49-125 Avenida Fernando P. 0. Box 540, La Quinta 149 Jack Goodman 49-160 Avenida Fernando, La Quinta P. 0. Box 1766, Salt Lake City UT 84110 151 George F. Phillips 49-250 Avenida Fernando P. 0. Box 1326, La Quinta 152 Rancho Fernando 49-280 Avenida Fernando, La Quinta Kenneth Kert 415 Woodside Drive, Woodside CA 94062 153 Thomas J. Jones 49-300 Avenida Fernando P. 0. Box 239, La Quinta 154 Joe Walser 49-320 Avenida Fernando P. 0. Box 1578, La Quinta 2-2 Virgil Langford 78-005 San Timoteo I P. 0. Box 1417, La Quinta LA QUID GOLF ESTATES COMMUNITY ASSOCIOON COACHELLA GATE - SECURITY PROJECT VOTED "YES" - ASSESSMENT PAID Lot No. Property Owner/Address 3-2 Malcom A. Arbuthnot 78-023 San Timoteo, La Quinta 36 Sandalwood Lane, Barrington Hills IL 60010 4-2 Edwin J. O'Connell 78-047 San.Timoteo P.O. Box 1433, La Quinta 10-2 John M. Popkess 78-153 San Timoteo P. 0. Box 838, La Quinta 11-2 Alfred B. Hastings 78-171 San Timoteo P. 0. Box 1579, La Quinta 12-2 Simon Frank 78-189 San Timoteo P. 0. Box 1184, La Quinta 13-2 Frank & Keck San Timoteo - Vacant (1/2 paid by Keck) 14-2 Mrs. W. M. Keck, Jr. 78-223 San Timoteo 2049 Century Park East, Ste. 2500 Los Angeles CA 90067-3155 15-2 Gary K. Running 78-237 San Timoteo P. 0. Box 629, La Quinta o•,I ism LA QUID GOLF ESTATES COMMUNITY ASSOC *ON COACHELLA GATE - SECURITY PROJECT VOTED "YES" - ASSESSMENT PAID Lot No. Property Owner/Address 16-2 Phillip Michalove 78-250 San Timoteo P. 0. Box 1291, La Quinta 17-2 Frances Miller 78-230 San Timoteo P. 0. Box 375, Huntington Beach CA 92648 18-2 Jane L. Hughes 78-224 San Timoteo P. 0. Box 752, La Quinta 19-2 William A. Moody 78-208 San Timoteo P. 0. Box 721, La Quinta 20-2 Q.. T. Wiles 78-190 San Timoteo, La Quinta 4177 Kester Ave., Sherman Oaks 91403 21-2 George K. Collins 78-172 San Timoteo P. 0. Box 1280, La Quinta 22-2 James A. Delaney 78-154 San Timoteo I P. 0. Box 952, La Quinta 24-2 Robert Montgomery 78-120 San Timoteo, La Quinta c/o Maria Metzger 413 Manzanita Ave., Sierra Madre 91024 113 LA QUID GOLF ESTATES COMMUNITY ASSOC®ION COACHELLA GATE - SECURITY PROJECT VOTED "YES" - ASSESSMENT PAID No. Property Owner/Address ILot ! 25-2 Iva Moelter c/o ESTO San Timoteo - Vacant P. 0. Box 810, Salinas CA 93903 26-2 Elinor A. Sidner 78-084 San Timoteo P. 0. Box 1133, La Quinta 28-2 Patricia M. Mitchell 78-048 San Timotoe P. 0. Box 897, La Quinta 29-2 Glen W. Fortinberry 78-024 San Timoteo, La Quinta 1056 - 5th Ave., New York NY 10028 1 98 Donald Gilchrist 48-841 E1 Nido, La Quinta 4845 Elm Dale Dr., Rolling Hills Estates 90274 :E Ti, Y�lll" t+lr Cl Ocin' O1 our *^ iYl FtrE('t :'Cr!"ic.n6o. ^''r:i. c r _�,hF C1T'C�lr OC1;').n':l ^1'n1:itFCtOf Our Coo -,',alit-r t0 {'FCllitt PC}71Cu'_c]^ trSfilC t0 F l '-- O_ t� i rnF.r Onm,�, t0h07e- t31F nCCE FCC" 1'•` hno e= or re sir=....F;. a -: _. 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Z JAMES D. WILTSE P. 0. Box 503 RECEIVED La Quinta CA 92253 JAN 151984 CT r Of LA QDINTA COMMUNITY DE'JE&MENT DEPT January 10, 1985 COUNCIL MEMBERS of The City of La Quinta Post Office Box 1504 La Quinta CA 92253 Gentlemen and Ladies: This letter is being written to express my disapproval of the grape stake fence that has been proposed 100 feet back from the lots facing the Eisenhower perimeter of the La Quinta Golf Estates. As I have said before, this solution totally excludes my residence, along with many other homes that are part of the Association. For the records, I want to state that I am totally against this "so called" solution and do not feel that I have been properly represented or informed. I would ask that the City not approve any such plan to put up the grape stake fence. Enclosed is a letter I wrote in September 1984 expressing my concern. Sincerely, J. D. WILTSE Enclosure! cc: PLANNING COMMISSION .A 117 P ARLENF TuRi P. 0. BOX 1094 LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 U.S.A. 27 .7Fnu�,_Y lo�K Jr Co:^ uni1•r ''cv(--on, rnt ircctor it:r of ^uintF 'FFr ' r„ ,tevPnr: n�-��n,. y0;•. for vO,ty` '�r O..,,-'t r e_�l •_r t0 ..�,�r l otter Of TcYlUcr',r 7. =rP fills of objcrctlon to h IF,- been F:1b'T,lttcc by the 'i r<.Ct OrE 0= ^� l re:Fxdin� � c so _ P�. enC17- `:ro_�o.: _.^ b-, -UhP 'i eCt Or.- o'" tl",c t0^e- f o; ner�' ... sociFtion. "c_Ei1�1<'.�l•,r ? wr nt t0 :!0_=;t OLit thFt F EC OT coy n Of trtv, Yat fence --.,-c lose' iE to be ere CtCC. rOS= F not in the "vincini ty" o` my ronFrt7, ° -hieh ConFtit'_2teF the tal-in,? of o 5it. non-eF_18t I- .1 P2FE-na•1t c-iountin- to OvPr ,)) sO• ft. Of ';`T -?r O'�erty: 1 reali aE th-, t it r-F v not be the Ci tv' - -�OsitiO;7 to beco-see involved in the internal o-?er-etion� of tY,E -omeo•;:ncr: '=-eoci%tion. ever, c-_..rc"Jess Of -Y'�t the '..it''E' -^OEition, E, the lc,; El _1; ^ht of the pity to '!`"r:'=1t anl.r third to buil_c anythrr_ Or ��-;Vr _-•i;n _�Er•t�r is c pUe `!t7. on ^oFFibl'!r t0 Ec1C.e 1n the Court ,urthe-'",cre the homeol'ner,'' 'e,ociation ri:',r be ,"in the Cit"r', �oF itiOn^, Fn entity of Fu=I1C1Pnt jc-F-1 `'tcndln_ to Fecu-P On CO"?`T On ly hE iC--7ro=ty, but ccrt2lnly not on l v. ^YP "';1t9'S-io`litio, t0 :..1PC._i=1r: -rivF tE' '- ., he l (,--r07Prt, 'tlOi7 't- In 1Fsu1n-- Fuc'1t lE, a�F1n, ouc 11'bli 'ea�inz to e court decision. -n Fr'-f'iti On. thrrc iE F further pucFtl O?7 Of ]..hethcr or not botl: f_ve= 1�Irr-nan: o ri1C- _-.-,Tcnue '1OFChc7lF are C.E `aCtO -:U'•,^,l iC eLGOrient`.' beCcU `'E of their continuous c.n`' hEF-v, u.. e b the -?bllc over the eSt t'';Entlr five yE=r=. The Cit r r "nositlon" on t17s 1ouegtl On, but the �1ty •.;-ll l certF inn'--:'.r not a2 e the i1nF=1 C'.eC lslOri. It is re=ett8ble that the ll1t7,r 178E haC. to beco-de 1nvolvEC: �. ., v, rerc t the il]otivation of in this pis^use, �,nc one on. -_.: ,<:Y�a these fe�r,.cn cittin- F.- iDirectors, a_,nlying for the fence "lG :^i^at CFn '-O`_'Slbly be. 11 :_curit-T" CertFinly CF;i: O-t be t},r- r c-r on - _'i:r- fCriCf Frig', r�s tpl�nLPr'-lrotcct rntry 0:1'., h� It'll t r .0'.` �OUr C ";7'i0 "' :1'' 7:1 "F''it_Ol]. '�. ton'lt�' t'1Cir C<. O^ lit� n - �.CCC,' t0 ",'c ^- _:1Cn;•' 1-c F'•'n rc,—, �1-7 -C l'r : +_-_.,_.. trc�. 1i r: Sri-r;i:7^ •-j t'.1gr 0i''^=, Y_.0_ t1- oz. 10CO1r Fv0\'C CU6"t10i1F Enr' truly, E Of t'. c co„ ., , t lzo inJ.ncl in rer the ,,.o_,oceF' _e:1ci:1r:. ® La irrta GolJFstates unwuly A.►xxu!!wa P.U. SUA 162 La Quinta, Ca 92253 To: The Honorable Judith Cox Date: January 17, 1985 Mayor - City of La Quinta RE: GATING & SECURITY FENCING cc: Members - City Council FOR LA QUINTA GOLF ESTATES Lawrence L. Stevens - Community Development Director At the January 15, 1985 Council meeting you very courteously listened to pros and eons regarding the subject issue. The purpose of this letter is to list the facts, for the record, and leave the emotion of a very small minority out of it, The La Quinta Golf Estates Community Association is a legal entity com- prised of home and/or lot owners (shown on the attached plot plan). You will please note that San Lucas, San Isidro, Santa Ursula, San Dimas and San Pedro are cul de sacs and would have to be gated at each street for security. Unfortunately, at this time, there are not enough homes built on these particular streets to make gates economically feasible to the homeowners. The same is true of San Vicente although they do have a slightly different configuration. The C C & R's as amended in 1982 permit our Association to address itself to an issue in a given area provided 60% of the homeowners and/or lot owners vote favorably on the issue. A vote was taken and we have those votes in hand: 70 in favor of a temporary security fence and gates at Fernando and Coachella: 10 against. There are 102 pieces of property within the area which the association wishes to secure. As a second phase, the Association passed a resolution at the annual meet- ing, January 5, 1985, to hire a professional planner to study the feasi- bility of building a wall from Fernando to Eisenhower. Regardless of the wall, gates are needed at Fernando and Coachella. The temporary security fencing as proposed to the City Planning Department is just that . . . temporary . . . to provide security while the second phase is being studied. The Association hired T.K.D. Associates, Land Planners and Landscape Architects, to develop a plan for gating and security fencing which has been submitted to the City of La Quinta. As a matter of interest to the City, our C C & R's permit temporary fencing on anyone's property without the consent of the owner for the protection of the general area. The Association has employed George Wakefield, attorney (formerly City Attorney for the City of Rancho Mirage) and he has assured us that eve Page 1 of 2 129 To: Mayor Cox 0 Date: 'Ouary 17, 1985 Re: Gating/fencing - Golf Estates have acted within our C C 8 R's and have the right to proceed. He may be contacted at 328-7121. Our only goal is to achieve a better community in which to live. We have followed a traditional and time honored procedure . . . a vote of the people. Over 60% have indicated a desire to proceed with the plan as sub- mitted to the City Planning Department. Sincerely, E. J 'CONNELL. Chairman Coachella Gate - Security Project 121 L La i,.r, ,ray to tlf Estates P.O. Bar I62 Le Quanta. C4 =53 January 117, 1985 Mr. Lawrence L. Stevens Community Development Director Community Development Department CITY OF ILA QUINTA Post Office Box 1504 La Quinta CA 92253 Dear Mr. Stevens: AECE1VED JAN 2 1 11983 CITY OF LA UIMTA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPI This letter is written on behalf of the La Quinta Golf Estates Community Association to acknowledge that the Association is aware of a moratorium on gating and fencing approved by the City Council in August 1984. We further acknowledge that oar application is up for "Discrepancy Review" pending the outcome of the moratorium. 0 6� E. J.-CONNELL, Chairman Coachella Gate - Security Project 1 9? U aly CN 0, ENT C'EVT poMMUNtTv DEVEI Planning Commission City of La Quinta P.O. Box 1504 La Quinta, CA 92253 Re: January 19, 1985 Fencing, gating and other related matters; La Quinta Golf Estates. Honorable Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission: I reside at 48-800 San Pedro La Quinta in the area known as La Quints. Golf Estates. 'I addressed the City Council on January 150 1985 during the public comment period following the reading of a letter from Arlene Turi. This letter is to re -state and clarify what may have misunderstood by those in attendance. My home is in a cul-de-sac and not directly affected by either the proposed gating or lot fencing. However, the primary thing that has disturbed me is that the gating and fencing will physically separate a large portion of the homeowners belonging to the same association from the others. In the past I have observed others both inside and outside the subject area opposing tote gating and fencing. It now appears that the gating and whatever fencing acceptable to the City will become a reality. With this in mind, it was my intent to say at the last Council meeting that I was not addressing my comments to the merits or demerits of gating and fencing, but rather, that I was encouraged to see that the maiority of all owners in the La Quinta Golf Estates Community Association had voted to create a committee to, with some conditions, employ a qualified engineer or architect to design a perimeter wall around the entire area. The proponents of the already approved gating have pledged that their project would only be "Phase I" and that they would gladly participate in the cost of a perimeter wall. I am sure that the staff of the City would rather be working with a unified group. In regard to the letter sent by Arlene Turi, I feel she has every right to express her unhappiness. It is my sincere hope that the directors of the homeowners association can assure her that the fencing will be truely temporary and that all efforts will be made to erect an acceptable perimeter wall around the entire area. Sincerely, ' / el 001J L i Morgan Ward, Jr. 1 RECEIVED JAN 141984 00ITV OF L� WNTA �NMUNITY DEYEI MENT DEPT FRED RICE PRODUCTIONS INC. BOX 643/48-780 E115ENHOWER DRIVE LA QUINTA. CALIFORNIA 92253 PHONE 71415644823 January 14, 1985 To: The Mayor, La Quinta City Council, City Manager, & Senior City Planner Gentlepeople : r 4� 4 S/ C �►w There is currently a decision by the Board of Directors of the La Quinta Golf Estates 1 and 2 to obtain a permit from La Quinta City Hall to erect a wooden grapestake fence that would be placed behind the residences and unimproved lots on Eisenhower Drive. This fence is supposed to provide security for property owners of the La Quinta Golf Estates. (see attach- ed map) I am against this proposal and I respectfully request the Mayor, City Council, City Manager and Senior City Planner to deny a permit for the construction of such a fence for the fol- lowing reasons: 1. The fence denies all homeowners and unimproved lot owners who have property on Eisenhower Drive to be included behind the so-called security fence. There are 31 separate property owners on Eisenhower Drive that are excluded. 2. The proposal of a block wall similar to the La Quinta Hotel, Club La Quinta and Laguna La Paz developments was sug- gested to the La Quinta Golf Estates Community Association. Since these properties front on Eisenhower Drive, this type of wall would be in keeping with these other developments and would enhance the entrance to La Quinta and would be in conformity with the La Quintals General Plan to upgrade the quality of all new improvements to the community. 3. The grapestake fence would segregate 31 lots and homes from the La Quinta Golf Estates Community Association whose C.C.&R.'s specifically state that the non-profit corporation would be set up to benefit each property owner. Yet 31 of them are denied', the right o teeing included in the security area. 4. By erecting a "so-called" temporary grapestake fence on the back of properties facing Eisenhower Drive, it would create an "Island Ghetto" of homes and unimproved lots that would never be properly developed due to their exclusion from the se- curity area. Already the property values have dropped on Eisenhower Drive in the La Quinta Golf Estates. You can ask both Real Estate Brokers and Agents in the La Quinta area to confirm this. • Y2� January 14, 1985 Page two S. The teem orra grapestake fence will become a permanent fence just by the fact that it is in place. Potential buyers will immediately seek to buy property behind the fence rather than in front facing Eisenhower Drive. 6. Being a community minded citizen, a former president and present: member of the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, member of the Task Force for Incorporation, form- er president and member of the La Quints Golf Estates Community Association, member of Indian Wells/La Quinta Rotary Club, mem- ber of the La Quinta Arts Foundation Membership Committee, memb- er of the Board of Directors La Quinta Historical Society, and helping all other La Quinta Community Associations to better the community of La Quinta by offering my services as an artist, I humbly ask that you deny the permit for such a fence due to the foregoing reasons. I ask only that you make a decision that is reasonable and equitable -to all members of the La Quinta Golf Estates Community Association 1 and 2. Respectful ,� Fred Rice t�.DP�h U IJ��1'L(�OC�:G �TIoU ©Ili UJOQk Q1/MMT' s -'o Cow vP UJI-M coo _= 0ow ado A� W m C• 0 � IL pr • M W, r/ =-1 Iym a >m a — — —'—EISENHOWER E � � W AVEN/pA g• V IA I �' O 11ANSELM0 'V FERNANDO P i � P -I s O P � a P • a p a P O V o � 5 i gdDO, Nd$ to o & 0g0t5,�NF' B �s N jJ , :Q• D A � a 15 tllD51lR `1K F11 SAN DIVA ST v SAN PEDR SAW VICE E SS ID \ V P I G v '"•'�lT'{�2s �I E E 78.105 CALLE ESTADO - LA OUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 - (619) 564-2246 Ms. Arlene Teri P. O. Baas 1094 La Quinta, CA 92253 Dear Ms. 41iri: This is in response to ya the City of La Quinta has of a guard gate, a fence 1 Your property however, install such iuprovemnts 1985 (about an hour after r letter of January 7, 19B5. As of this date, not issued a pent to allow the construction w any similar inprovement in the vicinity of n application seeking the City's permission to was submitted about 4:00 o1 7hursday, January 10, your visit to the City offices). Previously, an architect representing the la Quinta Golf Estates Association has had discussions with staff concerning standards, possible requirements and other matters related to these inprovemnts, but no approval, tentative or otherwise, has been granted. Since the application has now been submitted, City staff will review it pursuant to the moratorium ordinance previously adopted by City Council. Since the precise notice requirements have not been detenrined, the best may to assure that you are notified is to submit a written request to the OortmuLity Developmnt Department. As has been previously stated, the City's principal concern with the subject fencing is that it be designed to meet reasonable standards and criteria which the City has established. It is not the City's position to became involved in the internal operations of the homeowner's Association or in a legal dispute concerning the rights of the Association to erect improvements. It is the City's position that the Homeowners' Association is an entity of sufficient legal standing to secure permits once an appropriate design is submitted and approved by the City. If you have any further questions on this matter, please contact the Oamunity Development Department. Very truly, ymus, Lawrence L. Stevens, AICP am unity Development Director ILS:dmv (MAILING ADDRESS - P.O. BOX 1504 LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 EII y',i 0 ARLENE T'uRl F. o. eox 1094 LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 U.S.A. Januar;r t_Oi?OrF ��p ;�n.rOr .^nrA •.r _,bar" o2 "it;r ''^.11, _'it;r of ',Uinta T r ^,uintF. , 'a. 3 ntl- :?en: T ;1c.ra 1u.Cn inl'n—e'". 1-R the '_Ce nli''.ent of our i.01`:c _"pOC1%:t10:1. JUi_nt�. •r0�-1 ._S t^.tF�+, _..Y'. `1Cha 0',-F .t...,at -1?n.r no.,- n vn. :er'.'1i" ion _`ro-i the lit`r O:` 'Uln.-P t0 pr^Ct a _,nCf- on i?',r-,roert•,r, T-Ot 63 oil-,;c�._. _� r,r nFi_',,00r:.., '_ot, al =`arn.__.r'o. T ^m -t a Tom- to ll-'er-t nr. ;117 thy_e on ercctin" t:11: ]p7ht_'O"i}/ Lr rli the CEi1tCr of Our ,'.o'::e"... ^.n'l loc''Cin_C <.. t'IIlr''- 0- OL'.r 021 tc.E C'. c_rc 1n ac-or'' t0 f•r=Ct 2. i110E lloc'- _C'_l ='�)rr o L.n,.l_n t' e r1%1_t 1r£ 7roue of 1i01-ie `•, .!-n., �, 1'r 1'.1 -i1 7nli.c.nCin= a ?T•a-- nce '-ot'n to OJr O- i1 rO `e;^t1 and ;O the of ... �j1 1.1:1t` a _0 . _- oul:lt0 ';roll ti'.c.t _ •..-c^ lt'O:":1 ei`- h,_ rite _all that you :o,_Il noti_'7 -'.e bcfo_,= such er,^.it oulC. be i-sue'-. T 1:^_vc l= - _ opinion sUCI^ �'E_'1C i-n Oil Or --:,,r 'ro1�r_.r .�o,��_- Vi0'. c.ti0n o -ro :)^rt',r ric:ht^ , 11'-': `O'_1'_... ^,O^t Certc.L11 •r i)e _ C ,C �.L in to i-!n rr t0 i,1,,r ,r0 '=rt�T *.T�it_ipc. •the _Pn S P. t _ ,ei^r. '"E.-+__.. Cl�l^.'•',- Vote(t On ('.i1r. not -`coven) by tt"':eDirrctOr" Of our _ -soci, tb -1, arc =er'. �_on3 e.iter t}:i lOt '.urc __ Fr:(l b.1 ilc Iree of USer' ",'10?t i:a1 hT a c a .a'r to join 7. r _'r1`n; g iil t_CU =-''-..&C^ i:;' '_'or tU:';.% for n. futurC ``our - trt_1l.J, REGSty ED . r 1 A*1 ( %-;Iw- Gl/� .�.c C" of W Qu1t►t� 1 '9 21. r,nr( iuri LA September 20, 1984 Dear Property Owner: This letter is being written to express my concern about the temporary chain -link fence that has been proposed 100 feet back from the lots facing the Eisenhower perimeter of the La Quinta Golf Estates. 1, along with several other property owners, feel that a more suitable solution to this problem would be to construct a pervianent wall along the Eisenhower perimeter. The advantages of this would far out -weigh those of any type of chain -link fence. A uniform wall around the front perimeter would not only beautify the entire estate area but would also provide 100E security - excluding no one. At the present time the Eisenhower houses are on the border line of ex- pressing a bad first impression into the area. The speculation of ex- clusion from the boundaries of the Association perimeter sets a depre- ciating tone, i.e. many properties for sale, unsightly vacant lots, etc. A wall would not only solve this problem, but would also encourage the potential builders to develop the area in a more professional and de- sirable manner. Cost is a problem, however. We must remember that the Eisenhower wall would represent the perimeter for the entire Golf Estates. This means that the cost of the wall should be shared by the Association members. Perhaps some of.the funds directed for the temporary fence could be used to pilot this project. Another alternative is that individual owners of lots on Eisenhower could pay for the individual gates into their pro- perties. I think that everyone will agree that a chain -link fence in the rear of their property is out of the question. I am willing to do my part in contacting the people on Eisenhower, perhaps all the way down to Wash- ington. However, I feel that it is important .that all members become involved in this effort. Let's do this project right the first time - for everyone involved! Please let me know how I may help. Sincerely, JIM WILYSE Lot #105 P. 0. Box 503 La Quinta CA 619/564-4198 92253 ® 0 To a La Quinta City Council and Planning Commission Proms Some members of La Quinta Golf Estates Community Association We object to a possibly short-sightd proposal of any type of fence behind the lots facing Eisenhower, This objection is based on both appearance and exclusion of property -owners on Eisenhower Drive. These property -owners are entitled to the same security as members back of any proposed fence. They are also members of our Association. Our proposal is that an adequate block wall be placed along the frontage of property on Eisenhower. Such a block wall would be in harmony with other walls already under construction, -along the west side of Eisenhower Drive. Eisenhower is the entrance to La Quinta and this area should rightfully be in harmony with all other areas fronting on Eisenhower. Mr. Rice has included suggestions of harmonious metal fence along areas of vacant lots. Our suggestion is that consideration be given, at least, to the area on Eisenhower from the north side of Fernando to the south end of Fernando. This should include block wall from Eisenhower to the gates now proposed on both ends of Fernando as well as the main gate on Coachella. We presume that clearance for these gates has already been pre- sented for approval to the Fire Marshal and the La Quinta Planning Commission. We are in agreement with the proposed gates if approved by the authorities. Any (so-called) temporary fencing back of those lots facing Eisen- hower would be unsightly, discriminatory and a waste of our Community Funds, if approved by the Council. A fence, regardless of type, installed to the rear of the lots facing Eisenhower Dr. would decrease the value of that property while possibly increas- ing the value of the property behind the(so-called) temporary fence. It is our suggestion that, for the present, only the property from Fernando to Fernando that faces on Eisenhower be considered due to the expense involved. A separate estimate is given as,of this date, for the future continuation of the block wall from the north side of Fernando to Washington. This area could hopefully be constructed at a future date by our La Quinta Golf Estates Community Association. RECEIVED JAN 14 COMMUNITTA Y DEVEELOF LA OPNENT DEPT RE y IVIED s, a 131 Page 2 E Eugene H. Dyer 48-900 Avenida Anselmo (not Eisenhower Dr.) La Quints. I object to the fencing plan as presented to the La Quints. Golf Estates Community Association Annual Meeting on January 5th, 1985• In my opinion, it is not in conformity with the La Quints, planning Commission's master plan to improve the appearance and quality of all construction and maintenance , thereby insuring La Quinta to be the outstanding city of the Coachella Valley. It is my understanding that all public utilities, electric, gas etc. are underground in the easement area to the rear of all lots facing on Eisenhower Dr. If true, there is a real possibility of future problems of maintenance of these facilities. Also immediate involvement in placing supports for a fence. Additional thought: If cost of a block wall exceeds the financial resources presently allotted to this project, it could be constructed in portions and extended as future assessments provide funds. E Page 3 Present: approximate estimate as presented to me by Fred Rice: six foot block wall estimated $26.00 to possible $28.00 per linear foot. 1,400 feet required @$26.00per linear foot-- _____ $36,400.00 Wrought Iron with 20 pilasters $8.40 per linear -foot --_ 1;538.00 1,950 feet @$8.40 per linear foot-------------- Total Cost for entire project ----------- $52,780.00 This could be done Fernando to Fernando if full cost of total- project exceeded present available funds. ` This separate estimate will be presented when the cost factors are broken down in two sections. This estimate does not include gates. It is presumed that the cost of the gates has been presented separate from the grape stake fence as already submitted by the La Quinta Golf _Estates Community Association. z33 11 RECEIVED D E C 31984 DITV of u ppUUINTA CDMMUNITV DEVELDFMENT DEFT � Po i 1,Q a�`Pw;. f� .134 V.S.NATIONAL SENIOR I OPEN GOLIWASSOCIATION SPONSORS OF THE U.S. NATIONAL SENIOR OPEN ►RD �n�� William RECEIVE tncE►READEIfy Roy Joseph SECKVIARY U C T 3 1984 Howard Smith CITY OF LA pUINTA Lines Wilson TREASURER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPT RORIM a Asle_ D „ GOVERNORS Max Beyha Albert Blair Charles Fi Morgan FMltrell GOIL Ray manes Darrell Mathes George McCollister .tif61, luCort Rogell Ellsworth Vines PAST HONORARY VICE PRESIDIUM Jimmy Demaret Roberti1.. Ratter Jan �� J��Y?Y� Jones. Jr. r Joe Morel Paul Rutryan PAST Sararen ►RSYCIMY/NIIIS Fred Wood 'Willie Goggin Charles Congdon 'E.1. "Dutch" Hanison ce� Chandler Harper I `..�-7a- �jl,d � Pete FMming *Tommy Bolt Manuel de to Torre 'Willie Berber Y John I{alinha Art Wall Bill Johnston Wnie Ward Billy Casper Bob Erickson •Yaltple w�nnei � � Q // ��.i/� �� z35 NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS: La Ouinta Hotel Golf & Tennis Resort MAILING ADDRESS: Post Office Box 6571 La Ouinta, California 922531 PHONE: (619) 564-4554 September 20, 1984 Dear Property Owner: This letter is being written to express my concern about the temporary chain -link fence that has been proposed 100 feet back from the lots facing the Eisenhower perimeter of the La Quinta Golf Estates. I, along with several other property owners, feel that a more suitable solution to this problem would be to construct a permanent wall along the Eisenhower perimeter. The advantages of this would far out -weigh those of any type of chain -link fence. A uniform wall around the front perimeter would not only beautify the entire estate area but would also provide 100% security - excluding no one. At the present time the Eisenhower houses are on the border line of ex- pressing a bad first impression into the area. The speculation of ex- clusion from the boundaries of the Association perimeter sets a depre- ciating tone, i.e. many properties for sale, unsightly vacant lots, etc. A wall would not only solve this problem, but would also encourage the potential builders to develop the area in a more professional and de- sirable manner. Cost is a problem, however. We must remember that the Eisenhower wall would represent the perimeter for the entire Golf Estates. This means that the cost of the wall should be shared by the Association members. Perhaps some of the funds directed for the temporary fence could be used to pilot this project. Another alternative is that individual owners of lots on Eisenhower could pay for the individual gates into their pro- perties. I think that everyone will agree that a chain -link fence in the rear of their property is out of the question. I am willing to do my part in contacting the people on Eisenhower, perhaps all the way down to Wash- ington. However, I feel that it is important that all members become involved in this effort. Let's do ithis project right the first time - for everyone involved! Please lest me know how I may help. Sincerely„ JIM WIL SE Lot #105 P. 0. Box 503 La Quinta CA 619/564-4198 92253 .138 11 C FEDERAL EXPRESS 48700 San Lucas Street La Quinta, California 92253 September 17, 1984 Honorable Mayor Larry Allen and Members of the La Quinta City Council La Quinta City Hall 78-105 Calle Estado La Quinta, California 92253 Gentlemen: I strongly urge the La Quinta City Council to extend Ordinance No. 60 for such additional period of time as is necessary in order to fully study the zoning proposal regulating walls, gates, fences and similar improvements in the City. Whaeerdditioal time is spen the Citytsvnewazoningnordinances willtbenreturnedlmanyefoldng in the long term optimal and prudent development of La Quinta. Very t my yours, BRUCE C. ANDERSON BCA:sbq 13� KTVB•TV KT Box 7 BOISE ID 83707 07AM 400178165220 08/07/84 ICS IPMRNCZ COP LOAD 2063797277 MGMB TDRN $OISE ID 81 08.07 1124A 987 CITY OF LA QUINTAr COUNCIL MEMBERS 780105 CALLE ESTADO LA QUINTA CA 92253 ATTN MAYOR AND CITY PO Box 1504 I NAVE BEEN INFORMED CONSTRUCTION FOR A PROPOSED SECURITY SYSTEM HAS STARTED IN THE LA QUINTA GOLF ESTATES AITHOUT THE APPROVAL OF A MAJORITY OF ITS HOME OWNERS. OBVIOUSLY AS A HOME OWNER I OBJECT LEGAL QUESTIONS HAVE SURFACED THAT NEED ANSWERED BEFORE CONSTRUCTION CONTINUES, ROBERT E KRUEGER $4.841 AVENUE FERNANDO ALQUINTA CA 92253, 3145 EL RID DR MERIDIAN IDAHO $3642 11124 EST MGMCOMP TO REPLY BY MALLGRAM MESSAGE. SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR 1NFSTFRN IINinN•s Tni I _ cRcc ounuc ui u.neec CARPETERIA LG 483 EAST HAMILTON A CAMPBELL CA 9SO08 00AM cm. • 4.0274028219003 00/00/04 ICB IPMONOZ CSP_L0A0 2 408374ISSO MGM TDSN CAMPBELL CA 9906 1lSO► E87 S► JAMES LONGDEN, CITY ATTORNli CITY HALL LA OUINTA CA 92253 THIS IS A CONFIRMATION COPY OF A-TELEGRAIM ADDRESSED TO YOUI BOUGHT OUR LOTS NUMBER 106 AND,AOJACENT Be►ORE.198t ON EISENHOWER_ AVENUE. NEVER SAVE- ANY ►ERl+ISSION TO ERECT "FENCES TO ANY ASSOCIATION OR PERSON, WE ARE AGAINST FENCE8. LEVON AND MRAIR GULESSERIANS 423 EAST HAMILTON AVE CAMPBELL CA 95008 121S0 EST MGMCOMP C V / D 131 V 7 • RICHARD MOORE ' +: 2T6 ROBINMOOD LNCM. . 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AISs -N4o S` kk 490 ra � � CA Y�2 August 2, 1984 Miss Ann Jennings Assistant to City Manager P. 0. Box 1504 La Quinta, California 92253 Attention: City Council City of La Quinta Subject: Gating of La Quinta Country Club Estates Members of the Council: I would like to have this letter placed on file as: "Against the Gating of La Quinta Country Club Estates." There are many reasons why the area should not be gated. Most important to residents of the City of La Quinta is the traffic con- gestion and potential fatal accidents that the gates will cause on Eisenhower. Anytime you have as much traffic entering one gate off of a street as well travelled and, travelled at high rates of speed as Eisenhower, you will have occasional backups. The proposed gate is on a curve and visability will be limited as to any backups and this un- doubtedly will cause accidents. I have been a resident of LaQuinta for almost ten years and if the traffic increases just half of what it did in that period over the next ten years you don't want a gated entrance bordering on Eisenhower. The most important reasons to the residents living there are: 1) We do not feel that a majority vote was given to the project and an illegal election vote was counted. 2) Permanent residents such as I do not want to go through gates six to seven times every day, we settled here be- cause there were no gates. 3) The area is serviced by at least 10 pool companies and 15 gardeners all of which are in and out of the area continually. 4) We will have a continued problem of cleaning up the wind-blown mess in front of the fence that will go around the area. - — s P.O. Bar 920 La Ouk ta, CA 92253 744/564-4343 143 11 -2- I and many others in the area hope you will give serious consideration to not. giving approval to this project. Respectfull Witte , Cha les E. usel As P.O. Box 920 La Quinta, CA 92253 714/564-4343 40 ljt 0 0 MR. CAROL W. JON'ES 7 B- 1 7 1 5 A N T I M O T E O LA QU I NTA, CAL I FORN IA 91753 n J Olt " Casa del �aisano 9 (HOUSE OF THE R O I IRR L N 0 MR. CAROL W. JONES 78- 1 7 1 S A N T I M O T E 0 LA QU I NTA, CA LI FORN IA 92253 P- VJZA , iirii �.�• ��ts-� x-��t�'�..-..mac---- �b'L �O �-�-` f Uma del Taisano" � (HOU 5E OFF T:4ZWZ T z�s ARLF.NE 'Im F. o. box 1094 LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 U.S.A. 17 July J_0/84, Hon. L;ayor Larry Allen & !;embers of the La Quinta Cot Council all LatQuinta, Ca. 92253 REDE�VED JU12 Re: ?ronosed Fencing in La Quinta, Estates Road deviations etc. Gentlemen: I would like to draw your attention to a chain -link fencing mating problem we are having here in our homeovmer's assoc- iation. As far as I can determine, less then 106,5 of the -people are for this rroject. i:any like myself ere definitely against it for reasons I will state belov:, others are reluctant to voice an opinion, but stating that they will be forced to sell their hones in order to escape such a rroject, and most of us feel `it will be an such an eyesore that our realestatc values v:ill be greatly reduced , and the lovely* community we ,eurch.ased with our homes, will be gone completely. 1) firstly there its absolutely no proof that a proffer vote for this project has been done. 2) secondly they are only allo�aing a chosen fraction of the members in our homeov,mer's association to vote. 3) they intend to throvr 6 ft. chain link fencing over ._the entrance, and I might add the main road leading through our Estates, which is rernando. This, -is a U shapee road running through our nroperites from �;hich all other roads stem, with the exce-)tion of the cul-d-sac roads. 4) without the _.permission of those people living on the cul- d-sac roads, they intend to shut out by a 6n ugly chain link fence, likened to the other side of the tracks. 5) they have calculated and presented figures and costs to the people far below what such a rroject could be done and maintained. 6) they have also assured the people of our area that this will end all crime in the area, whereas statistics have proven other:°:ise. Many of our group have the impression that they will no longer need any sort of security systems, or guards. They vrill be shocked to knor: � that in addition to the escalang costs of this :-project, they will also have to pay for security systems that most of us now have. jtll 7) there v.-Ill be dangers involv Eisenhoiver and this traffic rill Our many �rorkmen and maintenance in enter:in-, and nho is to judge of -oersonaYites who i:'ork in this here all of the time, and these a check call or a card. 41 ed ith blocked-u, traffic on be steadily increasing. neonle will have difficulty this constantly changing flow area. Eany residents are not neonle have to enter without I personally mould find this fencing so unsightly that I will feel forced to sell my home along with the many others who feel likewise. Please consider carefully before giving permission to such a plan and the nossibl.e ensuing legal suits brought by irate homeot:.ners vrho feel that a very fet•: nresum -)tuous men are try* to force our lovely, peaceful community into a costly and ridic- ulotzs,irreversible .situation. Than'_ing you for your consideration in this matter, I remain Yours truly, Arlene Turi orner of house and lot 4880O Av. Fernando and lot 63 Lan Lucas l 00 E,. 0 1�IE0 JUG � 9 � RRCR Honorable Mayor Larry Allen and Members of the La Quints. City Council City Hall La Quints, CA 92253 Gentlemen: 48700 San Lucas Street La Quints, California 92253 July 11, 1984 The purpose of this letter is to express my opposition to a proposed fencing and gating of a portion of the La Quinta Golf Estates. The property involved includes Avenida Fernando and Coachella Drive. (For a further description, please see Exhibit B to Mr. James R. Forrest's letter to you dated July 2, 1984.) In the exercise of your responsibilities toward the orderly development of the City of La Quinta, I hope you will agree with my position. The area along Eisenhower Drive between Washington Street and the La Quints. Hotel is one of great promise for the City of La Quints. In order to optimally fulfil these expectations, I feel that it is important for the area to develop a uniform, high quality character; and not become a potpourri of some good and some unsightly properties the latter of which will tend to drag, even the originally more highly valued properties, down to a lower level. The erection of (1) a gate of Coachella Drive and (2) a chain link fence to enclose certain properties "inside" of Eisenhower Drive and along Avenida Fernando will be unsightly in and of itself. But of even greater and longer run impact will be the polarization of the area within the enclosure and the area immediately outside of it:. The ultimate result will be, I am sure, not in the best interest of the City of La Quinta. Curiously, this gating and fencing is being done to enhance the security of the homes within the proposed enclosure. This objective raises a number of questions: Is our security now that bad? Does the City agree that this is the best way to cope with a perceived lack of security? Will it be effective in improving security, or will it serve only to enhance some property values at the expense of others? I hope that the City Council will view this proposed enclosure as inconsistent with the orderly development of La Quints. Beyond that, I hope that the Council will carefully evaluate the impact upon all of the property in this part of the City in whatever actions it approves or permits. Thank you for your time and attention to this matter of considerable concern to me. Very truly yours, BRUCE C. ANDERSON BCA:sbq 1 d 2 ir�7 y/ w 99 : )� � � 7 . l w \ -- �♦ \ X 0.1 \gyp 9 en .-' N YE49- Q— F Ohm ++ w y/7� • 1� = _ n r T. 3Ar" _ 1 ��. ICI � • •_v • � Y. � �� r/ �� l,•OU© r cyZ L Liz 4 11lb9 ® P. 0. Box W 48721 San Lucas St. La Quints, CA 92253 July 2, 1984 Honorable Mayor Larry Allen and Members of the La Quinta City Council City Hall La Quinta, CA 92253 Subject: Proposed Fencing in La Quinta Golf Estates Gentlemen: The matter I submit for your consideration affects the appearance and economic value of property bordering on a major access route to our city. The president and members of the board of directors of the La Quinta Solf Estates Community Association are canvassing certain property owners within the association boundaries, seeking permission to erect unmanned swinging gates at Coachella Drive and Eisenhower Drive, seeking permission to close both ends of Avenida Fernando with so-called "crash gates" and seeking permission to erect fences to limit access to a certain portion of La Quinta Golf Estates. The proposed plan contemplates the erection of chain link fencing along the rear property lines of any unimproved lots facing Eisenhower and facing San Lucas Street which are back to back with unimproved lots along Avenida Fernando and Avenida E1 Nido (see enclosed plot diagram). This proposal to erect fences, and especially chain -link fences along vacant lots, has evoked considerable concern and opposition by many property owners within and outside the proposed area to be enclosed. Our concern may be summarized as follows: 1) Chain link fencing is not only unsightly but also collects wind-blown debris. There would be a total of approximately 1000 feet of .such fencing prominently within view of persons entering and leaving our town via Eisenhower, further diminishing the attractiveness of this approach route. 2) Whereas it is proposed that such chain link fencing is to be temporary until the affected lots are improved, the rate of such improvement has been so slow as to project a long life for such fencing. 3) The erection of gates and fences to seal off a portion of the area depreciates the value and desirability of property immediately outside the enclosed area (to the debatable enhancement of property within the enclosure). In this case the property immediately outside the proposed enclosed area is along a major route into downtown La Quinta, as well as to the La Quinta Hotel and to Santa Rosa Cove development. (Many of the owners of property adversely affected by the proposal are denied a vote in this matter by the interpretation given to the Association CCER's by the current slate of Assocation officers.) 1 respectfully urge that the La Quinta City Council review the planning and design of gates and enclosures proposed to be erected in the La Quinta Golf Estates area with the view toward denying permits to erect any fencing or other installations which might threaten to depreciate the aesthetic and economic value of property along a major approach to our city. rsj As a homeowner In Le Quinta for the past seven years and now a permanent resident, I assure you that the efforts of our new city government to improve and beautify our area is greatly appreciated by most residents. Those of us who enter via Eisenhower Drive have become increasingly concerned with the apparent neglect of their property by certain absentee property owners. Any further lessening of the attracti-veness along the route from Washington St. to the hotel will certainly tend to be a disincentive for absentee owners to improve their property. Encl. EXHIBIT "A", Letter to member La Quinta Golf June 1, 1984. Respectfully submitted, v IJames R. Forrest s from Philip Michalove, president of Estates Community Association, dated (Note especially page 2) EXHIBIT "B", Area map describing borders to be fenced (blue) and gated (orange). CC: Mr. Ernie Vossler, Vice President Landmark Corporation Santa Rosa Cove Office 1 i2 E 11 Views on this matter be known. Contact: Tom Dawson P.O. Box 89 La Quinta, CA 92253 Phone: (619) 564-1182 Gates: Most property owners are happy that we are installing a gate at Mo a—cTeIIa and Eisenhower Drive, along with walls and fencing to make our community more secure, discourage vandalism, sightseer's, and of course it will enhance the property values and make property for sale more attrac- tive to potential buyers. The gates will be operated by a card or clicker (similar to a garage door opener) as well as a telephone system for guests, etc. The gates will be swinging type, virtually maintenance free, thus no maintenance fees are planned at this time. We have a tentative agreement with the other La Quinta country club homeowners associations to help finance the gate project at Coachella. These associations will install, at their expense, a new swing- ing gate at 50th and Avila. This will give all Association members an opportunity to freely drive through and visit friends in the other La Quinta country club areas, and to use the Avila gate on rare occasions that we may choose, as well as permit our neighbors in the other associations to use the new gates at Coachella and Eisenhower Drive. We have sufficient support for the gate project; However we learned that some people never received their voter cards. All lot owners in Unit I, Lots 67 thru 155 and Unit II, Lots 1 thru 30 please sign the enclosed form approving this project even though you have previously signed a card. Anyone desiring a copy of the By-laws of the La Quinta Golf Estates Community Association please contact: Elinor Sidner P.O. Box 1133 La Quinta, CA 92253 Phone: (619) 564-1582 Philip Michalove President .145.7 La Quinta Golf Estates CmmunityAmmialion P.O. Bar 162 La Quinta, Ca 92253 June 1, 1984 GOOD THINGS ARE HAPPENING AT LA QUINTA Property owners in the Association will be happy to know that Washington Street from Highway 111 to 50th Avenue is in the process of being approved for a four lane street with a planted median strip. Parts of Eisenhower Drive are being widened. A traffic light is scheduled to be installed at the corner of Eisenhower Drive and Washington Street. Stop signs are being installed where needed throughout the City of La Quinta. New (reflective type) street signs have been ordered for our Association's private streets. The large fan palm trees along Eisenhower Drive are being trimmed. A property cleanup program has been instituted by the City of La Quinta as well as our La Quinta Golf Estates. Many lots have been cleaned and are now rid of fire hazardous materials. A repaving program is under way for our Association's private streets. At present San Timoteo, half of Fernando, half of E1 Nido and half of Anselmo have been repaved. Homeowners on streets not repaved, can join together and get their streets repaved. Anyone desiring information contact: Phil Michal'love P.O. Box 1291 La Quinta, CA 92253 Phone: (619) 564-1286 Glen Pfeil P.O. Box 573 La Quinta, CA 92253 Phone: (619) 564-0040 George Phillips P.O. Box 1326 La Quinta, CA 92253 Phone: (619) 564-4736 A plan is being discussed to gate the Cui-de-Sac Streets.at or near Eisen- hower Drive! that will afford privacy and increased security for the Association's property owners. A person to act as block captain will be needed to spearhead each Cul-de-Sac. Anyone interested should phone or write for more details: Phil Michalove P.O. Box 1291 La Quinta, CA 92253 Phone: (619) 564-1286 Fred Rice P.O. Box 643 La Quinta, CA 92253 Phone: (619) 564-4823 The Board of Directors is considering a street lighting program. Let your ARLENE Tum P. O. boa 101 LA QVINIA, cAuroacau 92253 U.S.A. 23 March 1904 Pres.E.J. O'Connell, & Directors La Quinta Golf Estates Assoc. Box 162 la Quinta, Ca. 92253 Gentlemen: It was a pleasure to meet and discuss %,ith you the details of our association at the last meeting. F.o•:;- ever it pall not be �ossib a for me to attend the meeting March 31, 1984, but I Brill leave my proxies with "r. Forrest with instructions how to vote in accordance with my wishes. I would also lil:e to inform you of the issue left unsettled regarding a debt o::•ed me by the Ho.meo:•.•ner*s association in accordance with the with the witnessed agreement with previous President, Mr. George Phillips, and director ::r. Paul Perkins. Paragraph 2 of my letter to Pres. O'Connell on the 1 L"arch 1984. This is in regards to a law case undertaken with the agreement with these gentlemen to prove the validity of our Homeowner's Rules, and ;poser to enforce these rules for the benefits of our association, against Lonergan-Garvey Construction who claimed the rules were non-existent, and refused to abide by f,ollo,..-ing therm. The $4,000.00 fees were to be shared equally (approx. $25.00 Der person), in order to make a test case and Drove our rules were still valid for every- one's -Drotection. Tr. Phillips assured me that when the monies were in our treasury, that the outstanding debt. of 0.001.00 would be paid. to me. This debt is still outstanding, and in view of the fact that we now have sufficient funds in our treasury. I ask you to reimburse me for -that sum that has been so long outstanding. I am sure that you all must agree it is a small sum to pay for retaining our Association that had fallen on the wrayside by lack of nroper care to the Corp. rules, and should not be totally my burden. Likewise in that letter I asked for detailed accounting of our treasury and expenditures. This is normally forthcoming to eack �ber on annual basis, but no such rep'p ort has been ad l � 1. Therefore the report will have to be 1931-1984 inclusive. I understood at . our informal meeting on the i•:arch 3,'84 that this renort would arrive with the present notice of our forthcomin; meeting. However, I have not received this report, and xss 0111C li•:c to h . -ith rcqucrt a?ain trtt rc wort of o:� • .r• J. r i a 16 N� nrsr h n roi4urc� for the .. Ier �r..,, L to each member. I feel that this shoul6 be done beforc 1ur- thcr Crbtc Lrc incurrc.:.. I believe our directors anG fe'_lo: mr-mbers shoulc c:_ acrcisc utnost care e.bout fo_lowin- in a ::air the rules of ours and € _1 1:o-aco•::ncr's associations so no le:ga_ infractions ,rill be co::.wittcC to leave grounds for suit. s�ecisl7.�� care should be tcaen in fsir and equal treatment for all 105 members under the rules that their purchased their oronerties with. False accountinZ of votes, and expenditures of funds in justified oro-portion should be carefully weighed. No expenditures for gatin", fencin4 or other items should be taken fro^i the treasury 1thout being sure of equal voting and :•ael.l proven voting. This could eliminate costly la:•:suits and bad. feelin s a.Monz-, fello:a honeowner's. `pith this letter, I would also like to enclose a co_-;• of some or the ;oints brought out at our last inforr.al rreetirZ of those of us in opposition of closinj Ave. Fernando, gating and fencing . "ith closing I than: - ou . I•=y ?ost to the above ad:xess will be: for.varded on to me at ny -�uro_)ean address. If you wish to -write me direct you nay ao so at my address belo::. I caution you to post air -mail and cello;•: at least2-10 days for arrival. Yours -truly, Arlene Turf_. �6scC� Arlene iuri Post-fr .ch 16 7250 ulosters Gr. svaitzerland rs6 La Quinta Golf Estatey Community Association P.O. Box 162 La Quota, Ca 92253 TO: ALL MEMBERS LA QUINTA GOLF ESTATES CO WNITY ASSOCIATION FROM: ED O'CONNELL, PRESIDENT DATE: MARCH 15, 1984 As many of you know we did not have a quorum for the March 3, 1984 meeting. The next meeting will be March 31, 1984 at the La Quints Country Club at•2:30 PH in the Grill Room. We urge you to attend. Although we have not heard officially from the other Homeowner Groups, with whom we were attempting to cooperate, they are reportedly voting against the.manned gates on Coachella. More than one Island Group have voted heavily against the proposed project. We are continuing discussions with some of the groups in an effort to reach a compromise situation regarding the unmanned gates. Your Community Association Board believes if we are to ever achieve any security at all we must. make a beginning on our own. We are therefore proposing we take e first step and install unmanned gates on Coachella one lot in from Eisenhower. We also propose to block off Fernando at or near each end to give us the best security. The entrance and exit gates on Coachella will be the swinging type and will be operated by "Garage Type" beam operators. The cost of these gates, the phone system that becomes a necessary part of unmanned gates and the gates on Fernando will result in an estimated capital cost of $21;000.. The maintenance charges on the gates will be funded from your annual dues for the first year until we get some experience as to the actual maintenance costs. We have been told that maintenance on the swinging type gates is nominal so we would estimate in the future it might be less than $100.00 per year per homeowner/landowner. This would also include.the estimated maintenance cost for the phone system. As previously explained the Fernando Gates will We used for emergency vehicles only i.e., fire, police, ambulances and they will have a special signal to be authorized for those vehicles only We plan to include the residences on Eisenhower located between Fernando in this gate program. There will be a capital charge to all residences and lot owners. The estimated capital cost for widening Eisenhower in accordance with the codes of the City of La Quints and improving Coachella to the gates is estimated to be $20,000. The total capital costs then is estimated to be $45,a00. Including 10% contingency. With 110 lots in the area including Eisenhower bounding Fernando, Coachella, Anselmo, Elnido, Fernando and San Timoteo our capital cost per homeowner will be approximately $410.00. This includes a contingency. The cost of the "garage type" beam operator will be $22.50 each. We regret we cannot include the culdesac homeowners in the proposed gated area. JS? V i.e., San Lucas, San Isidro, Santa Ursula, San Dimas, San Pedro and San Yincente. As we see it there may in the future be enough homes to make it economical for each culdesac to install their own gates. Your homeowner board has recommended to cut the annual dues by 75Z to only $25.00 per year for all culdesac property. We can still be of service to you as indicated in the next paragraph. A number of members of our association have complained about the appearances of some of the property. Some homes are in disrepair and some lots are very un- sightly and also create a fire hazard. We have spoken with the City of La Quinta about this problem and asked if there were any municipal codes we could use to remedy the situation. We are pleased to report Public Nuisances Codes under Chapter 11.72 Sections 11.72030 Refuse and Waste - Nuisance: 11.72.150 Excessive plant growth 11.72.160 Deteriorating and defective structures 11.72.170 Property maintenance Provide us with the necessary- tools to request the City of La Quints to take action. There are penalties in the City Code. Without going into detail they provide the ability to assess a lein against'the property owners who have violated= a code. The collection of the penalty or assessment is collected at the time and in the manner of ordinary property. taxes, and if delinquent the amount is subject to the same penalties and procedures of foreclosure and sale as is provided for ordinary property taxes. For those people envolved in the proposed unmanned gate project we have included a card to vote as indicated. Please fill in all the information requested and mail at once. This information will help us keep better records for our organization. Please bear in mind if the Island groups join us the cost per homeowner/landowner will be drastically reduced. Please make every effort to attend the next meeting on March 31, 1984 at 2:30 PM La Quinta Country Club in the Grill Room. Sincerely, Ed O'Connell President EO/ts enc: 1 .•gq. %rery L dir 1.4& I drdff" j/ :icrralions rith A. Nelges illustration Panels: ('`) F i<CING: Y_ajor Concern to Iiomeo%%,ners thru out our association --not -just those to be included behind the fencing and gating. (2)10 GUARANTEE; OF SECURITY: It has not been proven that any gated areas have more security . the groups gated suffer as we do with same ravages c fears of crime. i.e. Santa Rosa golf course robberfencescaled & sr,ift getaway back over fence to car parked on Ave. 50) (3) AP: This map illustrated how easily criminals can penetrate the so caller sec re area via golf course, cul-d-sacs and from gardens on outside. (4)'.,_ AS` THIS QUESTIONS because it has already been demonstrated that the cv,)ital costs voted on have already jumped dramatically as illustrated by this chart. (5) same as card 4 (6) IS VOTE STILL VALID: Not only are we concerned with the un'inov.n mag- nitude of future increases, but we seriously question whe-ther the vote taken on the costs originally nro,�)osed are still valid and binding. (?) (8) 7--NCE '-:ILL BE AN EYESORE:: thru the center of our community-- e. ceze blocking visual beauty --a feeling of being im7risoned, collecting �•7nC. b'.c-•:n refuse, garbage, v:,eeds and vandals destruction .... an invitation to venallsm. (9) T_ I CY."NI:'D FEEPMSSSION IS needed to fence. This is a legal reality -hick overrides any amendment to protective restrictions as it applies to vacant lot orners of record prior to the date of amendment. ('-0)tJ`=R VT ARE OLD THAT TYr--- CITY OF LA Q. will not issue the required _�sr-it to the association to fence vacant lots without the express iaritten consent of the ^'ro-Derty oa.mers. I seriously doubt if the association has from each & everyone of those vacant lot owners. (11) & (12) COACHELLA GATE i"ILL CREATE POTENTIAL FOR TRAz'PIC ACCIDP.NTS: Coachella hsyr id ntsvrd on both sides by blind curves of Eisenhorrer-- Cars exiting and cars awaiting entrance will be subject to danger by speeding traffic with no visual warning of cars stopped on Eisenhower. (130 L (14) CLOSING OFF OF FI;RANDO: !Trill create a hazard for bicyclist and wal':ers, joggers ---I and a number of my neighbors habitually bicycle and stroll down fernando, cross Eisenho7rer directly to have access to to o-)en desert which is continuation of the street Fernando. In order to do so .from Coachella they would have to mace their Bray a considerable distance along a very dangerous route along Eisenhoser, going and coring. (15) -_'0 AIICAL & rT ECTRICAL DEVICIES ARE NOT FAIT, SAFE: C. D) I.-INUTE delay -for doctor ambulance, fire trucks etc. can mean loss of lives ---or a home destroyed by fire. Who of you wish this? (16) hJISAP:CB FACTOR: We will be prisoners unable to leave our homes -- losing pleasure and anpointments while we wait by the telephone to OK 'nests , workmen„ gardeners, cleaners, etc., etc....waitins for the call of the guard to -')ass phoever.. "eantime traffic will bottle up as. he tries to reach peo-)le for their 0lr... (observed at Santa Rosa gate) �S9^ ''-TAT RUI"S ':II j GU'.APM FOLLOW FOR PEO?IL TO GAIN ACCESS?? ifor busi::css, social, & services? (_7) GAT_ DIVIDES OUI? ASSOCIATION TO II:SIDSRS AND OUTSIDERS. by should these ^eo>l.e locked out be disallo:red to vote on an issue clearly reflectin, their lives and reelestate values? They rurchased tlieir homes clearly -'%ithin and should renain with fair and equal treatment. (13) FOR SALE SIGNS ARE CRopplrG Up IIIO ::LEDs. Is this, fair treatment to our ho.,eo:•ners' who purchased their pro?erty in good faith r:ith the existing rules ,giving them fair vote on all is-ues concerning them. M.ay I remind my fellow members and Directors that any ruling body is there to best serve a'_1 those governed. The directorship is not to be used as a vessel to further the special interest of a minority. Of the 185 members only 60 existing homes will be inside the fence! This costly project will continue to spiral with inflation and seriously tax ,-)eo�-)le living on limited income or retirement, lCithout serving a "ux-1ose of security, since it is generally agreed by all that these fences are e2.si'_.! scaled. In fact it might also serve as direct invitation that burglrrs might find enticing. Besides the nuisance value, it is also be- 1`eved by many of us to de_-)reciate our real-estate ... and home -sale possibility since is is s knovm factor that the costs are extremely high not only for construction but raintence... plus the s_Aralling v,aoes of keening 6 guards or. duty. I R9