1990 01 09 PCAIL
PLANNING COMMISSION - CITY OF LA QUINTA
PLANNING COMMISSION - CITY OF LA QUINTA
A Regular Meeting to be Held at the
La Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado,
La Quinta, California
January 9, 1990 - 7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER - Flag Salute
ROLL CALL
**NOTE**
ALL AGENDA ITEMS NOT CONSIDERED BY 11:00 P.M. MAY BE
CONTINUED TO THE NEXT COMMISSION MEETING.
Beginning Resolution No. 90-001
Minute Motion No. 90-001
HEARINGS
1. Item ................ CONTINUED HEARING
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 89-012
REVISION TO PARKING ORDINANCE
MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 9.160
Applicant ........... CITY OF LA QUINTA
Location ............ CITY-WIDE
Request ............. REVISION OF THE CURRENT PARKING
ORDINANCE
Action .............. Resolution No. 90-
2. Item ....... TENTATIVE TRACT 25402
Applicant NORTH STAR CALIFORNIA CORPORATION
Location ............ SOUTH SIDE OF 48THE AVENUE, WEST OF
DUNE PALMS ROAD (EXTENDED) WITH THE
PYRAMIDS PROJECT
Request ............. APPROVAL OF A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
TO SUBDIVIDE 35.66 + GROSS ACRES
INTO 61 RESIDENTIAL LOTS AND OTHER
MISCELLANEOUS LOTS
Action .............. Resolution No. 90
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Item ................ TENTATIVE TRACT 25397
Applicant ........... SUNRISE DESERT PARTNERS
Location ............ WITHIN PGA WEST GENERALLY ALONG THE
NORTH SIDE OF PEBBLE BEACH DRIVE
Request ............. RE -SUBDIVIDE 17.5 ACRE PORTION OF
TRACT 20717, FROM 3 CONDOMINIUM LOTS
WITH 51 UNITS TO 31 INDIVIDUAL
SINGLE FAMILY LOTS FOR CUSTOM HOME
DEVELOPMENT
Action .............. Resolution No. 90-
Item ................ CONTINUED HEARING
TENTATIVE TRACT 23971, AMENDMENT ##1
Applicant ........... DEANE HOMES
Location ............ NORTHEAST CORNER OF WASHINGTON
STREET AND MILES AVENUE
Request ............. REQUEST TO AMEND CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL
Action .............. Resolution 90-
Item ................ TENTATIVE TRACT 25389
Applicant ........... M. J. BROCK
Location ............ EAST OF WASHINGTON STREET BETWEEN
50TH AVENUE AND CALLE TAMPICO
EXTENSION, AND CALLE RONDO AND PARK
AVENUE ALIGNMENT.
Request ............. SUBDIVISION OF 63.6 ACRES INTO 254
SINGLE FAMILY LOTS FOR SALE, PLUS
NUMEROUS STREET AND ONE FUTURE
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOT.
Action .............. Resolution 90-
Item ................
CHANGE OF ZONE 89-051
Applicant ...........
LANDMARK LAND COMPANY
Location ............
GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF 55TH
AVENUE, WEST OF MONROE STREET, NORTH
OF AIRPORT BOULEVARD, EAST
OF
MADISON STREET, AND NORTH OF
58TH
AVENUE, SOUTH OF THE CURRENT
CITY
LIMITS APPROXIMATELY 2,600 FEET
WEST
OF MONROE ALONG BOTH SIDES
OF
MADISON STREET.
Request .............
PREANNEXATION HEARING TO CHANGE
ZONE OF PROPERTY FROM A-1-10
TC
R-1-10
Action ..............
Resolution 90-
PUBLIC COMMENT
This is the time set aside for citizens to address the
Planning Commission on matters relating to City planning
and zoning which are not Agenda items.
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Persons wishing to address the Planning Commission under
Public Comment and scheduled Agenda items should use the
form provided. Please complete one form for each item you
intend to address and submit he form to the Planning
Director prior to the beginning of the meeting. Your name
will be called at the appropriate time.
When addressing the Planning Commission, please state your
name and address. The proceedings of the Planning
Commission meeting are recorded on tape and comments of
each person shall be limited.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes of the regular Planning Commission meeting held
November 28, and December 12, 1989.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. Item ................
Applicant ...........
Location ............
Request .............
Action ..............
2. Item ................
Applicant ...........
Location ............
Request.............
Action ..............
OTHER - None
TENTATIVE TRACT 23913
Waldon Financial Corporation
Northeast corner of Miles Avenue and
Adams Street
Parkland fee -in -lieu proposal
Minute Motion
SETTING PUBLIC HEARING FOR STREET
NAME CHANGE
City of La Quinta
Avenue 50
Change street name to Andy Williams
Drive
Resolution 90-
ADJOURNMENT
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ITEMS FOR JANUARY 8, 1990, 4:00 P.M. STUDY SESSION
"DISCUSSION ONLY"
1. Review of proposed Parking Ordinance revisions.
2. All Agenda items.
3. Identification of future Commission Agenda items.
ITEMS IDENTIFIED FOR FUTURE AGENDAS
a. Parkland Locations
b. Downtown Parking District
C. Street Address Illumination
d. PGA West Specific Plan
e. Commercial Noise Study
f. Life safety support design, including access and
circulation, public and private
g. Visibility at Vons entrance from Washington Street
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TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
BACKGROUND:
MEMORANDUM
THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
JANUARY 9, 1990
ANALYSIS OTHER CITY PARKING ORDINANCES
One of the first things accomplished in the rewrite of the
Parking Ordinance was a comparison of the new Parking
Ordinances of neighboring communities. Those compared were:
La Quinta 1982 present Ordinance
The newly adopted Palm Springs Ordinance
Cathedral City, 1987
Palm Desert, 1984
Lacy Washington
A composite of the Highway 111 standards as promulgated
by Cal Trans
The Institute of Transportation Engineering
ULI (1985) Standards
APA Standards
A matrix was assembled carrying all of this information. One
of the things observed in the comparison was how little
standardization there is in the Valley. There is also little
comparison to National standards. What the Staff used was the
best thinking of all the standards presented.
RECOMMENDATION:
Inspect the Matrix used for comparison purposes. Decide whether
the standards for parking are reasonable.
Order any changes which need to be made. Then at your next
meeting, adopt the Resolution requesting the City Council to
adopt the Parking Ordinance.
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STAFF REPORT
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
DATE: JANUARY 9, 1990
CASE NO.: TENTATIVE TRACT 25402 (EA 89-149)
APPLICANT: NORTH STAR CALIFORNIA CORPORATION (THE
PYRAMIDS)
ENGINEER: SANBORN/WEBB, INC.
REQUEST: APPROVAL OF A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP TO
SUBDIVIDE 35.66+ GROSS ACRES INTO 61
RESIDENTIAL LOTS AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS LOTS.
LOCATION: SOUTH SIDE OF 48TH AVENUE, WEST OF DUNE PALMS
ROAD (EXTENDED), WITHIN THE PYRAMIDS PROJECT.
Don Powell of Mel Kersey Associates, representative for the
Applicant, requested that their request be continued to the
meeting of January 23, 1990. Attached is a letter explaining
their requested continuance.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff has no objections to the continuance and recommends that
the hearing be opened and continued to the meeting of January
23, 1990.
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JAN-05—'90 17:07 ID:MEL KERSEY ASSOC TEL NO:901E659197 9495 P01
Melvin E. Kersey; Jr., ASLA A
Donald L. Powell, P.E.
Matthew S. SrOvall, ASLA MEL KERSEY ASSOCIATES, INC.
James R. Rikt, ASLA Land Planning a Engineering a Landscape Architecture a Urban Design
January 5, 1990
Mr. Stan Sawa
Planning and Development Department
City of La Quinta
79-105 Calle Estado
La Quinta, California 92253
Re: TT 25402, The Villas at the Pyramids
Dear Stan:
AS per our conversation, we are requesting a continuance of the Plan-
ning Commission review on the above referenced Tract Map. The map is
presently scheduled for the January 9th meeting. We would like to
schedule it for the January 23rd meeting.
The owners of the project are presently reviewing a plan that would
adjust some of the lot sizes. If they should choose to go forward
with this plan, we would like to address the changes with the City
prior to a Planning Commission review.
if you have any questions,
Since; ely,
M
onald
Principal
please don't hesitate to call.
DLP/sab
cc: D. Beaver (North Star California)
T. Burger (North Star California)
J. Doggett (Deer Creek Construction)
R. Byrnes (Deer Creek Construction)
M. Hope (Deer Creek Construction)
M. Kersey (Mel Kersey Associates)
L. Hamil.ton-oar (Deer Creek Construction)
J. Vaughan (Deer Creek Construction)
C. Smith (Dear Creek Construction)
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STAFF REPORT
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
DATE: JANUARY 9, 1990
CASE: TENTATIVE TRACT 25397
APPLICANT: SUNRISE DESERT PARTNERS
OWNER: SAME AS APPLICANT
REQUEST: RE -SUBDIVIDE 17.5 ACRE PORTION OF TRACT
20717, FROM 3 CONDOMINIUM LOTS WITH 51 UNITS
TO 31 INDIVIDUAL SINGLE FAMILY LOTS FOR CUSTOM
HOME DEVELOPMENT.
LOCATION: WITHIN THE PGA WEST SPECIFIC PLAN AREA,
GENERALLY ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF PEBBLE BEACH
DRIVE (SEE ATTACHMENT W .
GENERAL PLAN
DESIGNATION: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (2-4 UNITS PER ACRE),
WITHIN A SPECIFIC -PLANNED AREA.
GROSS DENSITY: 1.8 UNITS PER ACRE (INCLUDES EXISTING AND
PROPOSED LAKE AREAS)
ZONING: R-2 (MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLINGS)
ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSIDERATIONS: THE LA QUINTA PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT THE PROPOSED
TRACT IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER CALIFORNIA
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65457; THEREFORE A
NOTICE OF EXEMPTION WILL BE PREPARED.
EXISTING
CONDITION'S: TENTATIVE TRACT 20717 WAS INITIALLY APPROVED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 4, 1985. THIS
APPROVAL WAS FOR 547 UNITS ON +130 ACRES
OVERALL. SEVERAL ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVALS
EVENTUALLY INCREASED THIS FIGURE TO 596
UNITS, OF WHICH 19 UNITS ARE SINGLE FAMILY
LOTS ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF PEBBLE BEACH (SEE
ATTACHMENT #2). ALL STREET AND OTHER
REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED AS
PART OF DEVELOPMENT OF TRACT 20717 (CURB,
GUTTER, PAVEMENT, SEWER, WATER, ETC.).
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DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT:
Tentative Tract 25397 proposes to re -subdivide a portion of
Tract 20717-2A. The project area encompasses three condominium
lots and a portion of one private street lot, Cherry Hills
Drive (see Attachment #3). The 17.5 acres within this tract
also includes two lake areas, one existing and one proposed.
The number of condominium units plotted for this area is
currently 51; the tract proposes 31 single family lots for
custom homes, of similar size to the existing 19 on the
southerly boundary of the tract.
ANALYSIS:
1. All improvements and dedications have been executed as
development of Tract 20717 was accomplished. As such, no
conditions relative to these items are necessary.
However, there may be a need for new or relocated
easements due to the change in lot lines and type of
construction proposed (single family versus condominium).
2. Design and other aspects of the proposed units should be
governed by the approved C C & R's for Tract 20717,
unless built out by one developer. A condition has been
included to reflect this.
3. An interim landscaping program should be required to
reduce dust mitigation impacts to surrounding built-up
areas and lots while the land is vacant, similar to what
has been required on other lot sales tracts.
FINDINGS:
Findings and conditions for Tract 25397 can be found in the
attached Planning Commission Resolution #90-
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Planning Commission Resolution #90- , recommending to
the City Council concurrence with the environmental
determination for and approval of Tentative Tract 25397,
subject to conditions as recommended.
Attachments:
1. Location Map
2. Limits of Tentative Tract 25397
3. Tentative Tract 25397
4. Resolution #90-
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 90-
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT 25397 TO
ALLOW THE CREATION OF A LAND SALES
SUBDIVISION.
CASE NO. TT 25397 - SUNRISE DESERT PARTNERS
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La
Quinta, California, did, on the 9th day of January, 1990, hold
a duly -:noticed Public Hearing to consider the request of
Sunrise Desert Partners to subdivide 17.5 acres into 31 single
family residential lots, two lake lots, generally bounded by
Pebble Beach on the south, west, and east, more particularly
described as:
A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 17, 18, AND 19
OF TRACT 20717-2A IN THE CITY OF LA
QUINTA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, PER MAP
RECORDED IN BOOK 157, pages 10-18
INCLUSIVE OF MAPS IN THE OFFICE OF THE
COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID RIVERSIDE
COUNTY.
WHEREAS, said Tentative Map has complied with the
requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California
Environmental Quality Act of 1970" (County of Riverside,
Resolution No. 82-213, adopted by reference in City of La
Quinta Ordinance No. 5), in that the Planning Director has
determined that the proposed tentative tract is a part of and
is consistent with the PGA West Specific Plan, for which an
Environmental Impact Report was certified on May 1, 1984, and
is therefore exempt from further environmental review pursuant
to California Government Code Section 65457; and,
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and
considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all
interested persons desiring to be heard, said Planning
Commission did find the following facts to justify the approval
of said tentative tract map:
1. That Tentative Tract No. 25397, as conditionally
approved, is consistent with the PGA West Specific
Plan, the goals, policies, and intent of the La
Quinta General Plan, and the standards of the
Municipal Land Division Ordinance.
2. That the subject site is physically suitable for
the proposed land division.
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3. That required improvements made part of a previous
final map approval have been completed for roads,
sewer and water and therefore, the design of the
subdivision will not cause public health problems.
4. That the design of Tentative Tract Map No. 25397
will not cause environmental damage or injury to
fish or wildlife, or their habitat.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning
Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct and
constitute the findings of the Commission in this
case;
2. That it does hereby confirm the conclusion that the
previous Environmental Impact Report for the PGA
West Specific Plan assessed the environmental
concerns of this tentative tract;
3. That it does hereby recommend approval the above
described Tentative Tract Map No. 25397 for the
reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to
the attached conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting
of the La Quinta Planning Commission, held on this 9th day of
January, 1990, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
JOHN WALLING, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
TERRY HERMAN, Planning Director
City of La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 90-
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
TENTATIVE TRACT 25397
JANUARY 9, 1990
GENERAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. Tentative Tract Map 25397 shall comply with the
requirements and standards of the State Subdivision Map
Act and the City of La Quinta Land Division Ordinance,
unless otherwise modified by the following conditions.
Development of this tract shall be in substantial
conformance with Exhibit "A", as contained in the
Planning and Development Department file for Tentative
Tract 25397 except where these conditions take precedence.
2. This Tentative Tract Map approval shall expire two years
after the original date of approval by the La Quinta City
Council unless approved for extension pursuant to the
City of La Quinta Land Division Ordinance.
3. The Applicant acknowledges that the City has formed a
City-wide Landscape and Lighting District and, by
recording a subdivision map, agrees to be included in the
District and to offer for dedication such easements as
may be required for the maintenance and operation of
related facilities. Any assessments will be done on a
benefit basis, as required by law.
4. The Developer of this subdivision of land shall cause no
easements to be granted or recorded over any portion of
this property between the date of approval by the City
Council and the date of recording of the final map
without the approval of the City Engineer.
5. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for
construction of any building or use contemplated by this
approval, the Applicant shall obtain permits and/or
clearances from the following public agencies:
- City Fire Marshal
- City of La Quinta Public Works Department
- Planning and Development Department, Planning
Division
- Coachella Valley Water District
- Coachella Valley Unified School District
- Imperial Irrigation District
Evidence of said permits or clearances from the above
mentioned agencies shall be presented to the Building
Division at the tie of the application for a building
permit for the use contemplated herewith.
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Conditions of Approval - Tentative Tract 25397
6. Provisions shall be made to comply with the terms and
requirements of the City's adopted Infrastructure Fee
Program in effect at the time of issuance of building
permits.
DRAINAGE AND GRADING
7. The Applicant shall submit a grading plan that is
prepared by a registered civil engineer who will be
required to supervise the grading and drainage
improvement construction and to certify that the
constructed conditions at the rough grade stage are as
per the approved plans and grading permit. This is
required prior to final map approval. Certification at
the final grade stage and verification of pad elevations
is also required prior to final approval of grading
construction.
8. The Applicant shall submit a copy of the proposed
grading, landscaping, and irrigation plans to Coachella
Valley Water District for review and comment with respect
to CVWD's water management program. These plans shall
include the landscape and irrigation plans for all common
areas, retention and/or lake basins, and interim
landscaping as required by Condition #11.
9. A thorough preliminary engineering geological and soils
engineering investigation shall be done and the report
submitted for review along with the grading plan. The
report's recommendations shall be incorporated into the
grading plan design prior to grading plan approval. The
soils engineer and/or the engineering geologist must
certify to the adequacy of the grading plan.
10. Drainage disposal facilities shall be provided as
required by the City Engineer. Applicant shall comply
with the provisions of the Master Plan of Drainage,
including payment of any drainage fees required.
11. Prior to issuance of any grading permits, the Applicant
shall submit to the Planning and Development Department
an interim landscape program for the entire tract, which
shall be for the purpose of wind erosion and dust
control. The land owner shall institute blowsand and
dust control measures during grading and site
development. Graded but undeveloped land shall be
maintained in a condition so as to prevent a dust and
blowsand nuisance and shall be either planted with
interim landscaping or provided with other wind and water
erosion control measures as approved by the Planning and
Development and Public Works Departments.
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Conditions of Approval - Tentative Tract 25397
PUBLIC SERVICES
1. The Applicant shall comply with the following
requirements of the City Fire Marshal:
a. Schedule A fire protection approved Super fire
hydrants, (6" X 4" X 2-1/2" X 2-1/2") shall be
located one at each street intersection spaced not
more than 330 feet apart in any direction with no
portion of any frontage more than 165 feet from
fire hydrant. Minimum fire flow shall be 1500 gpm
for 2-hours duration at 20 psi.
b. Prior to recordation of the final map,
applicant/developer shall furnish one blueline copy
of the water system plans to the Fire Department
for review. Plans shall conform to the fire
hydrant types, location and spacing, and, the
system shall meet the fire flow requirements.
Plans shall be signed/approved by a registered
civil engineer and the local water company with the
following certification: "I certify that the
design of the water system is in accordance with
the requirements prescribed by the Riverside County
Fire Department."
C. The required water system including fire hydrants
shall be installed and accepted by the appropriate
water agency prior to any combustible building
material being placed on an individual lot.
TRACT DESIGN
13. If a specific dwelling product is envisioned or if groups
of lots are sold to builders prior to the issuance of
building permits, the Applicant/Builder shall submit
complete detail architectural elevations for all units.
The Planning Commission will review and approve these as
a Business Item. The basic architectural standards shall
be included as part of the C C & R's. This item is
required prior to any issuance of building permits.
Individual development of single family lots shall be in
conformance with the existing C C & R's for Tract 20717.
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DATE:
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MEMORANDUM
THE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
JANUARY 9, 1990
TENTATIVE TRACT 23971, AMENDMENT #1
The above project was continued from the Planning Commission
meeting of December 12, 1989 on request of the Applicant, Deane
Homes. The Applicant has now submitted a letter further
elaboratirLg his desire to amend Condition #30. The matter is
before you for your decision.
Attachments:
1. Letter from Deane Homes dated January 3, 1990.
2. Staff report from December 12, 1989.
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ATTACHMENT No. 1
Deane F
January 3, 1990
Mr. Jerry Herman
Director of Planning
CITY OF LA QUINTA
P.O. Box '1504
La Quinta, California 92253
Homes
Subject: Tentative Tract 239712
Condition of Approval #30
Dear Jerry:
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Subsequent to our conversation on the subject Condition, I offer
you the following comments and a proposal to revise the Condition.
There seems to be no written code requirement in the City of La
Quinta which mandates a 150' set -back from the property line of an
Image Corridor. Naturally, it has very good sense to require
sensitivity to the perspective along the corridor. The result in
recent projects is a single story home 20 feet in height,
positioned 30 feet from the property line, which may be the best
solution only some of the time.
Our proposal is shown on the attached sheet. It provides for
residential building envelope which is sensitive to the concerns
of the City in protecting the Image Corridor and speaks to the
desire to provide a creative streetscape in the interior of the
project.
The proposed condition is enforceable both in this project and in
any project to which the City may wish to apply this condition.
The condition, as proposed, would be as follows:
#30 - No less than fifty percent of the dwelling units within
to be closer than 70' to the ultimate rights of way of
Washington Street and Miles Avenue.
The applicant shall submit to the Planning and
Development Department for approval a drawing showing the
location of any units higher than one story located along
Washington Street and Miles Avenue frontages.
15 Augusta Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270, (619) 321-8004, FAX (619) 321-7312
Mr. Jerry Herman January 3, 1989
Director of Planning Page -2-
CITY OF LA QUINTA
In this condition, building heights would be measured from the
building pad. In our project, the pads vary from zero to three
feet above: Washington Street and for noise abatement purposes the
six-foot project wall is to be set on a three foot berm. Dwelling
units of greater than one story and 25 feet in height would be set
behind the: wall within the envelope of the proposed condition.
By giving attention to setbacks as well as building heights, this
condition will very substantially "assure a low density character
and appearance" for the image corridors as recommended in the
General Plan.
This proposal would not be applicable to commercial projects.
Landscaping in the image corridor would enhance the privacy of two-
story units. The second story windows would be more than 130 feet
from the centerline of the image corridor.
By judiciously altering the allowable building envelope for
residential units, the enforcement situation becomes no more
arduous than it is currently. All building plans must be reviewed
and approved with respect to image corridor conditions of approval
where applicable, regardless of the wording of the actual
conditions.
Thank you for this opportunity to work with the City staff on this
issue. I am available to work further toward a resolution on this
if you request.
Very truly yours,
DEANE HOMES
dpi
Curtis, P.E.
oject Manager
cc/Jim Deane
Encls.
PROPOSED IMAGE CORRIDOR SETBACK REQUIREMENT
1 STORY
1-1/2 & 2 STORY
DETACHED
DETACHED
RESIDENTIAL
RESIDENTIAL
UNIT TYPE, ALONG
All 1 story
}50% 1 Story
IMAGE CORRIDORS
<50% 1-1/2 or 2
MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT,
20
25
FEET (FROM R/W LINE)
MINIMUM REAR YARD
30
70
SETBACK, FEET (FROM
R/W LINE:)
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DATE:
APPLICANT:
OWNER:
PROJECT:
PROJECT
LOCATION:
ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT:
BACKGROUND:
STAFF REPORT ATTACHMENT No. 2
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
DECEMBER 12, 1989
DEANE HOMES
M. W. INVESTORS
TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 23971, CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL, AMENDMENT NO. 1
NORTHEAST CORNER OF WASHINGTON STREET AND
MILES AVENUE (SEE ATTACHMENT NO. 1)
A PRIOR ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION WAS
PREPARED AND ADOPTED FOR TENTATIVE TRACT NO.
23971. NO EXTENSIVE CHANGES ARE PROPOSED;
THEREFORE ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW IS
NOT WARRANTED FOR THIS AMENDMENT REQUEST.
On February 14, _1989, the Planning Commission recommended
approval of Tentative Tract No. 23971 to the City Council.
Subsequently, the City Council approved TT #23971 on March 7,
1989 (see Attachment #2, approved Tentative Tract Map).
The Applicant has now submitted a request to change three
Conditions of Approval for the Tract. As originally approved
these conditions read as follows:
6. The Applicant shall construct or bond for half street
improvements to the requirement of the City Engineer and
the La Quinta Municipal Code, as follows:
a. Washington Street shall be constructed to City
standards for a 120-foot right-of-way width (Major
Arterial), with a curb -to -curb width of 96-feet,
with a six-foot sidewalk, and two -percent cross
slope to centerline, plus joins.
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14. The Applicant shall submit a grading plan that is prepared
by a registered civil engineer who will be required to
supervise the grading and drainage improvement
construction and to certify that the constructed
conditions at the rough grade stage are as per the
approved plans and grading permit. This is required prior
to final map approval. Certification at the final grade
stage and verification of pad elevations is also required
prior to final approval of grading construction.
30. Seventy-five percent of dwelling units within 150-feet of
the ultimate right-of-way of Miles Avenue shall be limited
to one-story, not to exceed 20-feet in height. The
Applicant shall submit to the Planning and Development
Department for approval a drawing showing the location of
any units higher than one-story located along Miles Avenue
frontage. No dwelling units within 150-feet of the
ultimate right-of-way of Washington Street shall be higher
than one-story.
The Applicant has requested the following proposed changes:
"Condition 6.a.: This condition requires a sidewalk
width which is not in compliance with the Washington
Street Specific Plan.
Condition 14.: It is understood that the City Engineer
may have alternative improved phrasing to supplement the
present wording relating to designer responsibility of
construction.
Condition 30.: In the light of actual design evidence
relating to land use and set -backs in the Tract along
Washington Street, it is requested that a specific review
be made of the proposed streetscape along Washington
offered by Deane."
on November 3, 1989, the Applicant presented a request to the
Planning Commission during a Study Session for modification of
Condition #30 to allow some split level and two-story units
along Washington Street frontage. The Planning Commission
suggested that this be submitted as a formal application and as
an amendment to the Conditions of Approval for Tentative Tract
23971 (see Attachment #3 for Staff Report). This has now been
complied with.
ANALYSIS
Condition 6.a. - The Washington Street Specific Plan
requires an eight -foot bikeway adjacent to Tentative Tract
23971. Condition #6.a. should therefore be changed to
read an eight -foot sidewalk and not a six-foot sidewalk.
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2. Condition 14. - The City Engineer states that Condition
#14 may be replaced by the following:
"The Applicant shall submit a grading plan that is
prepared by a registered civil engineer.
A registered civil engineer shall exercise
sufficient supervisory control during grading to
insure compliance with the plans, specifications and
code within his purview.
Certification at the final grade stage and
verification of pad elevations is also required
prior to final approval of grading construction."
This new Condition clarifies the role of the civil engineer in
the grading plan submittal and implementation process.
3. Condition 30. - The Applicant has the following
arguments to support the location split-level and
two-story units along Washington Street frontage (see
Attachment #3, attached letter).
a. One-story units along Washington Street frontage
will provide a vista lacking variety that could be
achieved with a mix of single, split-level and
two-story homes.
b.- If the required berm/wall height of nine -feet is
increased to 12-feet the split-level and two-story
units will not be more visible from Washington
Street than are single story homes with a nine -foot
wall/berm. Large rear yards will also be provided
to help facilitate this reduced visibility.
The argument against the location of split-level and two-story
units along Washington Street frontage are as follows:
a. The La Quinta General Plan identifies Washington
Street as a primary street corridor. The General
Plan also states:
"Along Primary and Secondary street image
corridors the City shall establish appropriate
building height limits to assure a low density
character and appearance."
b. Washington Street is
of La Quinta and
City.
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the major gateway into the City
therefore, sets an image for the
C. At present there are very few two-story buildings
located alongside the Washington Street corridor
within the City of La Quinta city limits. A low
density image has thus been created.
d. The following projects have been approved with a
condition that only single story units/buildings are
constructed next to Washington Street. These
projects were approved after the La Quinta General
Plan was approved in November, 1985.
1. Parc La Quinta (TT #21555)
2. Washington Square
e. When the commercial plot plan for the commercial
properties located alongside Washington Street in
the approved Lake La Quinta project (TT #24230) is
submitted, single story commercial buildings will be
required 150-feet from Washington Street.
f. The Applicant states that visibility of split level
and double story units would be reduced if the
wall/berm height is increased and the rear setback
is increased substantially. If these units were
built with a large setback, it would be difficult to
restrict future two-story accessory structures and
additions located within the large setback.
g. The privacy_ of two-story unit residents is reduced
when their house is located alongside a major
arterial.
h. The Applicant has presented only one single story
model unit (conditionally approved by Planning
Commission on November 28, 1989). A further
one-story model and/or a variety of elevations could
still be developed. This would help create a
variety in the streetscape along Washington Street.
Therefore, approval of split-level and two-story units in
Tentative Tract 23971 along Washington Street is inconsistent
with approved projects, and will set a precedent for other
developments and create enforcement problems of accessory uses
in the future.
Unit Height Options;
The major change being considered by the Planning Commission is
that of presently split level of two-story units along
Washington Street. The Commission therefore can permit:
a. Split level units; or
b. Split level and two-story units; or
C. Two-story units; or
d. Limit the units to one-story
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The question that needs to be asked, is if split level or
two-story units are permitted here; how can they be limited
elsewhere?
Staff therefore feels that there is not adequate justification
to support the request to change Condition #30.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 89- recommending to
the City Council that Condition #30 remain as written and
Condition #6.a. and 14 of the Conditions of Approval for
Tentative Tract 23971 be amended to read as follows:
6. The Applicant shall construct or bond for half street
improvements to the requirement of the City Engineer and
the La Quinta Municipal Code, as follows:
a. Washington Street shall be constructed to City
standards for a 120-foot right-of-way width (Major
Arterial), with a curb -to -curb width of 96-feet,
with a eight -foot sidewalk, and two -percent cross
slope to centerline, plus joins.
14. The Applicant shall submit a grading plan that is prepared
by a registered civil engineer.
Certification at the final grade stage and verification of
pad elevations is also required prior to final approval of
grading construction.
Attachments:
1. Locality Plan
2. Tentative Tract Map
3. Staff Report from Planning Commission meeting November
14, 1989, with attached letter from Dean Homes dated
November 16, 1989
4. Draft Planning Commission Resolution
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 89-
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL
CONCURRENCE WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL
ANALYSIS AND APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE
TRACT NO. 23971, AMENDMENT #1, AMENDING
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL NUMBERS 6A AND
14.
CASE NO. TT 23971, AMENDMENT #1 - DEANE HOMES
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La
Quinta, did, on the 12th day of December, 1989, hold a
duly -notice Public Hearing to consider the request of Deane
Homes to amend Conditions #6a and 14 of Tentative Tract No.
23971 (Planning Commission Resolution No. 89-30), generally
located at the northeast corner of Washington Street and Miles
Avenue, more particularly described as:
A PORTION OF THE NORTHWEST AND
NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 10,
TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 7 EAST, SAN
BERNARDINO BASE MERIDIAN.
WHEREAS, said Tentative Map has complied with the
requirements of "The Rules to Implement the_ California
Environmental Quality Act of 1970" (County of Riverside,
Resolution No. 82-213, adopted by reference in City of La
Quinta Ordinance No. 5), in that a prior environmental
determination was prepared and adopted for Tentative Tract No.
23971, and the Planning Director has determined that no
extensive changes are proposed; therefore an additional
environmental review is not warranted for this Amendment
request; and,
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and
considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all
interested persons desiring to be heard, said Planning
Commission did find the following facts to justify the approval
of said Tentative Tract Map amendment:
1. That Tentative Tract No. 23971 as amended and
conditionally approved, is consistent with the
goals, policies, and intent of the La Quinta
General Plan for land use density, unit type,
circulation requirements, R-2-8000 and R-1 zoning
district development standards, and design
requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance.
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2. That the subject site has a rolling topography
because of the sand dunes, with the overall slope
going from the west to the east side of the
property. The proposed circulation design and
single-family lot layouts, as conditioned, are,
therefore, suitable for the proposed land division.
3. That the design of Tentative Tract map No. 23971 as
amended, Amendment #1 may cause substantial
environmental damage or injury to the wildlife
habitat of the Coachella Valley Fringe -Toed Lizard,
but mitigation measures in the form of fees for a
new habitat area will lessen this impact.
4. That the design of the subdivision, as
conditionally approved, will be developed with
public sewers and water, and, therefore, is not
likely to cause serious public health problems.
5. That the design of Tentative Tract Map No. 23971 as
amended, Amendment#1 will not conflict with
easements acquired by the public at large for access
through the project, since alternate easements for
access and for use have been provided that are
substantially equivalent to those previously
acquired by the public.
6. That the proposed Tentative Tract No. 23971 as
amended and as conditioned, provides for adequate
maintenance of the landscape buffer areas.
7. That the proposed Tentative Tract No. 23971 as
amended and as conditioned, provides storm water
retention, park facilities, and noise mitigation.
S. That general impacts from the proposed tract were
considered within the MEA prepared and adopted in
conjunction with the La Quinta General Plan.
WHEREAS, in the review of this Tentative Tract Map,
the Planning Commission has considered the effect of the
contemplated action of the housing needs of the region for
purposes of balancing the needs against the public service
needs of the residents of the City of La Quinta and its
environs with available fiscal and environmental resources.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning
Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct and
constitute the findings of the Commission in this case;
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2. That it does hereby confirm the conclusion that a new
Environmental Assessment is not needed and Environmental
Assessment No. 88-107 approved with the initial Tentative
Tract Map is adequate.
3. That is does hereby recommend approval to the City
Council of the subject Tentative Tract Map No. 23971,
Amendment #1, for the reasons set forth in this
Resolution and subject to the attached conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting
of the La Quinta Planning Commission, held on this 12th day of
December, 1989, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
JOHN WALLING, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
JERRY HERMAN, Planning Director
City of La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 89-
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 23971, AMENDMENT #1
DECEMBER 12, 1989
GENERAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Tentative Tract Map No. 23971 shall comply with the
requirements and standards of the State Subdivision MaF
Act and the City of La Quinta Land Division Ordinance,
unless otherwise modified by the following conditions.
This Tentative Tract Map approval shall expire two years
after the original date of approval by the La Quinta City
Council unless approved for extension pursuant to the
City of La Quinta Land Division Ordinance.
The Applicant acknowledges that the City is considering a
City-wide Landscape and Lighting District and, by
recording a subdivision map, agrees to be included in the
District and to offer for dedication such easements as
may be required for the maintenance and operation of
related facilities. Any assessments will be done on a
benefit basis, as required by law.
4. The Developer shall retain a qualified archaeologist
immediately upon discovery of any archaeological remains
or artifacts and employ appropriate mitigation measures
during project development.
5. The Developer of this subdivision of land shall cause no
easements to be granted or recorded over any portion of
this property between the date of approval by the City
Council and the date of recording of the final map
without the approval of the City Engineer.
Traffic and Circulation
6. The Applicant shall construct or bond for half street
improvements to the requirements of the City Engineer and
the La Quinta Municipal Code, as follows:
a. Washington Street shall be constructed to City
standards for a 120-foot right-of-way width (Major
Arterial), with a curb -to -curb width of 96 feet,
with a eight -foot sidewalk, and two -percent cross
slope to centerline, plus joins.
b. Miles Avenue shall be constructed to City standards
for a 110-foot right-of-way width (Primary
Arterial), with an 18-foot raised median island,
six-foot sidewalk, and two -percent cross slope to
centerline, plus joins.
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C. The interior public street system shall be designed
pursuant to the approved Exhibit A (tract map) for
TT 23971, with a 60-foot right-of-way, a four -foot
sidewalk, and two -percent slope. Streets A, E, H,
and G (south of street A) shall have a curb -to -curb
width of 40 feet. The remainder of the streets
shall have a curb -to -curb width of 36 feet.
Any variations to the approved street system design
sections shall be subject to review and approval by
the Public works Department.
7. An encroachment permit for work in any abutting local
jurisdiction shall be secured prior to constructing or
joining improvements (i.e., County of Riverside).
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO BE FULFILLED PRIOR TO FINAL MAP
8. Prior to final map approval by the City Council, the
Applicant shall submit a proposal to the Planning
Commission, for recommendation to the City Council, for
meeting parkland dedication requirements as set forth in
Section 13.24.030, La Quinta Municipal Code. The
proposal for dedication, fee -in -lieu, or combination
thereof shall be based upon a dedication requirement of
1.96 acres, as determined in accordance with said Section.
9. A noise_ study shall be prepared by a qualified acoustical
engineer, to be submitted to the Planning and Development
Department for review and approval prior to final map
approval. The study shall concentrate on noise impacts
on the tract from perimeter arterial streets, and
recommend alternative mitigation techniques.
Recommendations of the study shall be incorporated into
the tract design. The study shall consider use of
building setbacks, engineering design, building
orientation, noise barriers (berming and landscaping,
etc.), and other techniques so as to avoid the isolated
appearance given by walled developments.
10. Tract phasing plans, including phasing of public
improvements, shall be submitted for review and approval
by the Public Works Department and the Planning and
Development Department.
11. The subdivider shall make provisions for maintenance of
all landscape buffer and storm water retention areas via
one of the following methods prior to final map approval:
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a. Subdivider shall consent to the formation of a
maintenance district under Chapter 26 of the
Improvement Act of 1911 (Streets and Highways Code,
Section 5820 et seq.) or the Lighting and
Landscaping Act of 1972 (Streets and Highways Code
22600 et seq.) to implement maintenance of all
improved landscape buffer and storm water retention
areas. It is understood and agreed that the
Developer/Applicant shall pay all costs of
maintenance for said improved areas until such time
as tax revenues are received from assessment of the
real property.
b. The Applicant shall submit to the Planning and
Development Department a Management and Maintenance
Agreement, to be entered into with the unit/lot
owners of this land division, in order to insure
common areas and facilities will be maintained. A
unqualified right to assess the owners of the
individual units for reasonable maintenance costs.
The association shall have the right to lien the
property of any owners who default in the payment
of their assessments.
The common facilities to be maintained are as
follows:
(1) Storm water retention system.
(2) Twenty -foot perimeter parkway lot along
Washington Street
(3) Twenty -foot perimeter parkway lot along Miles
Avenue.
12. Prior to recordation of a final map, the Applicant shall
pay the required mitigation fees for the Coachella Valley
Fringe -Toed Lizard Habitat Conversion Program, as adopted
by the City, in the amount of $600 per acre of disturbed
land.
13. The Applicant shall coordinate with Sunline Transit and
the City to provide a future bus turnout and shelter
location on Washington Street. A bus turnout shall be
provided for in the approved street improvement plans,
and shall either be constructed with those improvements
bonded for. Appropriate bonding shall be provided in lieu
of a completed bus stop shelter, until such time as
service is provided by Sunline.
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Grading and Drainage
14. The Applicant shall submit a grading plan that is
prepared by a registered civil engineer.
A ;registered civil engineer shall exercise sufficient
supervisory control during grading to insure compliance
with the plans, specifications and code within his purview.
Certification at the final grade stage and verification
of pad elevations is also required prior to final
approval of grading construction.
15. The Applicant shall submit a copy of the proposed
grading, landscaping, and irrigation plans to Coachella
Valley Water District for review and comment with respect
to CVWD's water management program.
16. A thorough preliminary engineering geological and soils
engineering investigation shall be done and the report
submitted for review along with the grading plan. The
report's recommendations shall be incorporated into the
grading plan design prior to grading plan approval. The
soils engineer and/or the engineering geologist must
certify to the adequacy of the grading plan.
17. Any earthwork on contiguous properties required a written
authorization from the owner(s) (slope easement) in a
form acceptable to the City Engineer.
18. Drainage retention basin(s) shall be designed to retain
the 100-year storm (24 hour) on -site within the basin,
subject to the approval of the City Engineer. Retention
basin size shall be adequate to provide required
"storage" without use of street area for storage. Basin
in excess of six-foot water depth shall be fully fenced
(security) with lockable gate(s).
19. Owner shall execute and record a "Declaration of
Dedication" in a form acceptable to the City and offering
the dedication of drainage retention basin(s) to the City
for future acceptance and maintenance. In the interim,
the owners shall maintain the basin(s) and provide bond
assurance accordingly.
Traffic and Circulation
20. Applicant shall comply with the following requirements of
the Public Works Department:
a. The Applicant shall dedicate all necessary public
street and utility easements as required, including
all corner cutbacks.
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b. The Applicant shall submit street improvement plans
that are prepared by a registered civil engineer.
Street improvements, including traffic signs and
markings and raised median islands (if required by
the City General Plan), shall conform to City
standards as determined by the City Engineer and
adopted by the La Quinta Municipal Code (three-inch
AC over four -inch Class 2 Base minimum for
residential streets).
C. Street name signs shall be furnished and installed
by the Developer in accordance with City standards.
21. Applicant shall dedicate, with recordation of the tract
map, access rights to Washington Street and Miles Avenue
for all individual parcels which front or back-up to
those rights -of -way.
Tract Design
22. A :minimum 20-foot landscaped setback shall be required
along Washington Street and Miles Avenue. Design of the
setbacks shall be approved by the Planning and
Development Department. Setbacks shall be measured from
ultimate right-of-way lines.
a. The minimum setbacks may be modified to an
"average" if a meandering or curvilinear wall
design is used.
b. Setback areas shall be established as a separate
common lot and be maintained as set forth in
Condition No. 11, unless an alternate method is
approved by the Planning and Development Department.
23. The tract layout shall comply with all the R-1 zoning
requirements, including minimum lot size and minimum
average depth of a lot. The minimum lot size to be
recorded in a final map shall be 7,200 square feet.
24. The Applicant shall acquire property from the owners of
TT 23269 to allow for a third access. The access should
line up with street "A" in TT 23971. Alternatively, the
Applicant shall acquire property from the owner of TT
23268 to provide an access to line up with street "B" in
TT 23971.
The Applicant is responsible for the necessary
construction of the road connection. The above is
subject to City Engineer review and approval. Condition
34 shall also apply to the above access point.
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Walls, Fencing, Screening, and Landscaping
25. Prior to issuance of any grading permits, the Applicant
shall submit to the Planning and Development Department
an interim landscape program for the entire tract, which
shall be for the purpose of wind erosion and dust control.
26. Prior to final map approval, the Applicant shall submit
to the Planning Division for review and approval a plan
(or plans) showing the following:
a. Landscaping, including plant types, sizes, spacing,
locations, and irrigation system for all landscape
buffer areas. Desert or native plant species and
drought resistant planting materials shall be
incorporated into the landscape plan.
b. Location and design detail of any proposed and/or
required walls.
C. Exterior lighting plan, emphasizing minimization of
light and glare impacts to surrounding properties.
27. Prior to final map approval, the subdivider shall submit
criteria to be used for landscaping of all individual lot
front yards. At a minimum, the criteria shall provide
for two trees and an irrigation system.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO BE FULFILLED PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF
BUILDING PERMITS
28. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for
construction of any building or use contemplated by this
approval, the Applicant shall obtain permits and/or
clearances from the following public agencies:
o City Fire Marshal
o City of La Quinta Public Works Department
o Planning and Development Department, Planning
Division
o Coachella Valley Water District
o Desert Sands Unified School District
o Imperial Irrigation District
Evidence of said permits or clearances from the
above -mentioned agencies shall be presented to the
Building Division at the time of the application for a
building permit for the use contemplated herewith.
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29. Provisions shall be made to comply with the terms and
requirements of the City's adopted Infrastructure Fee
Program in effect at the time of issuance of building
permits.
30. Seventy-five percent of dwelling units within 150 feet of
the ultimate right-of-way of Miles Avenue shall be
limited to one story, not to exceed 20 feet in height.
The Applicant shall submit to the Planning and
Development Department for approval a drawing showing the
location of any units higher than one story located along
Miles Avenue frontage. No dwelling units within 150 feet
of the ultimate right-of-way of Washington Street shall
be higher than one story.
31. The: appropriate Planning approval shall be secured prior
to establishing any of the following uses:
a. Temporary construction facilities.
b. Sales facilities, including their appurtenant
signage.
C. On -site advertising/construction signs.
32. If a specific dwelling product is envisioned or if groups
of lots are sold to builders prior to the issuance of
building permits, the Applicant/ Builder shall submit
complete detail architectural elevations for all units.
The Planning Commission will review and approve these as
a Business Item. The basic architectural standards shall
be included as part of the C.C. & Rs.
Traffic and Circulation
33. The Applicant shall pay a 25 percent share of all fees
necessary for signalization costs at the corner of
Washington Street and Miles Avenue, and 100 percent of
signalization costs at the Washington Street access to
the tentative tract.
34. The termination point of the street shown as Lot "H" on
Exhibit A (Tentative Tract Map), shall be barricaded to
the satisfaction of the Public Works Department, unless
the road network for Tract 23268 has been constructed and
completed.
Public Services and Utilities
35. The Applicant shall comply with the requirements of the
City Fire Marshal.
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36. The Applicant shall comply with all requirements of the
Coachella Valley Water District. Any necessary parcels
for District facility expansion shall be shown on the
final map and conveyed to the Coachella Valley Water
District, in accordance with the Subdivision Map Act.
37. All utilities will be installed and trenches compacted to
City standards prior to construction of any streets. The
soils engineer shall provide the necessary compaction
test reports for review by the City Engineer, as may be
required.
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CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 89- 30
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA ANNOUNCING
FINDINGS, CONFIRMING THE ENVIRONMENTAL
ANALYSIS AND GRANTING APPROVAL OF
TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 23971 TO ALLOW THE
CREATION OF A LAND SALES SUBDIVISION ON A
70+ ACRE SITE.
CASE NO. TT 23971 - DEANE HOMES AND/OR THOMAS THORNBURGH
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La
Quinta, California, did, on the 14th day of February, 1989,
hold a duly -noticed Public Hearing to consider the request of
Deane Homes and/or Thomas Thornburgh to subdivide 70+ acres
into single-family development lots for sale, generally located
at the northeast corner of Washington Street and Miles Avenue,
more particularly described as:
A PORTION OF THE NORTHWEST AND NORTHEAST
QUARTER OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH,
RANGE 7 EAST, SAN BERNARDINO BASE
MERIDIAN.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta,
California, did, on the 7th day of March, 1989, hold a
duly -noticed Public Hearing to consider the Applicant's request
and recommendation of the Planning Commission concerning the
environmental analysis and Tentative Tract Map No. 23971; and
WHEREAS, said tentative map has complied with the
requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California
Environmental Quality Act of 1970" (County of Riverside,
Resolution No. 82-213, adopted by reference in City of La
Quinta Ordinance No. 5), in that the Planning Director
conducted an initial study, and has determined that the
proposed tentative tract will not have a significant adverse
impact on the environment; and,
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and
considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all
interested persons desiring to be heard, said City Council did
find the following facts to justify the approval of said
tentative tract map:
1. That Tentative Tract No. 23971, as conditionally
approved, is generally consistent with the goals,
policies and intent of the La Quinta, General Plan for
land use density, unit type, circulation requirements,
R-1 zoning district development standards, and design
requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance.
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2. That the subject site has a rolling topography because of
the sand dunes, with the overall slope going from the
west to the east side of the property. The proposed
circulation design and single-family lot layouts, as
conditioned, are, therefore, suitable for the proposed
land division.
3. That the design of Tentative Tract Map No. 23971 may
cause substantial environmental damage or injury to the
wildlife habitat of the Coachella Valley Fringe -Toed
Lizard, but mitigation measures in the form of fees for a
new habitat area will lessen this impact.
4. That the design of the subdivision, as conditionally
approved, will be developed with public sewers and water,
and, therefore, is not likely to cause serious public
health problems.
5. That the design of Tentative Tract Map No. 23971 will not
conflict with easements acquired by the public at large
for access through the project, since alternate easements
for access and for use have been provided that are
substantially equivalent to those previously acquired by
the public.
6. That the proposed Tentative Tract No. 23971, as
conditioned, provides for adequate maintenance of the
landscape buffer areas.
7. That the proposed Tentative Tract No. 23971, as
conditioned, provides storm water retention, park
facilities, and noise mitigation.
8. That general impacts from the proposed tract were
considered within the MEA prepared and adopted in
conjunction with the La Quinta General Plan.
WHEREAS, in the review of this Tentative Tract Map,
the City Council has considered the effect of the contemplated
action of the housing needs of the region, for purposes of
balancing the needs against the public service needs of the
residents of the City of La Quinta and its environs with
available fiscal and environmental resources.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council
of the City of La Quinta, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct and
constitute the findings of the Council in this case;
2. That it does hereby confirm the conclusion of
Environmental Assessment No. 88-107 relative to the
environmental concerns of this tentative tract;
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3. That it does hereby approve the subject Tentative Tract
Map No. 23971 for the reasons set forth in this
Resolution and subject to the attached conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting
of the La Quinta City Council, held on this 7th day of March,
1989, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Bohnenberger, Rushworth, Sniff,
Mayor Pena
NOES:
None
ABSENT: Council Member Bosworth
ABSTAIN: None
City of
City of La Quints; Ca
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
BARRY B City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
Quinta, California
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ATTACHMENT No. 3
MEMORANDUM
CITY OF LA OUINTA
CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION
FROM: THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
DATE: NOVEMBER 141 1989
SUBJECT: REVIEW OF DEANE HOMES BUILDING HEIGHTS ADJACENT TO
WASHINGTON STREET
The Conditions of Approval for Tract 23971, located at the
northeast corner of Washington Street and Miles Avenue restrict
lots within 150 feet of Washington Street to one-story
residences.
the Applicant is requesting a modification to the condition to
allow "homes not visible to Washington Street" which may
include split level or two-story homes.
Attached is a letter explaining their justification for such a
request. Additionally, photographs and line of sight plans
have been submitted.
The Planning Commission should review the request and provide
direction to the Applicant.
attachments:
1. Letter from Applicant
2. Partial Conditions of Approval
3. Line of Sight Studies
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mission hills
July 24, 1989
RECEIVED
CITY OF LA QUINTA
PUNNING 6 DEVELOPMENT DEPT.
Mr. Johr. Walling, Chairman ATTACHMENT 1
La Quirta Planning Commission
PC Box 1504
La Q,uinta, CA 92253
RE: Deane Homes Tract 23971; Washington Street at Miles Avenue
Dear Mr. Walling;
The purpose of this letter is to request that we be put on
your August 7, 1989 Study Session Agenda.
We wish to discuss the policy condition that only single story
homes may be built on our lots backing up to Washington Street.
Let me hasten to add that we have agreed to that condition
of our subdivision approval and are prepared to implement it.
The question we wish to pose at the study session, however,
is could the condition be changed to provide that "only single
story homes may be built along Wahsington Street or homes not visible
from Wahsington Street."
We recognize that Washington Street is the "image corridor"
to La Quints and that a precedent has been set with other developers
that only single story homes may be built. On the other hand,
I understand the condition has not been raised for further discussion
and consideration by the other developers either.
For further consideration, I have enclosed Sight Line Studies
which indicate that with unusually large rear yards and a slightly
increased elevation of our perimeter berm and wall a two story
house would not be visible from Washington Street. As you may
see! on the Sight Line Study, the roofs of the single story houses
are! presently visible from Washington Street.
Our interest in considering this matter lies in the fact that
the "neighborhood" backing up to Washington Stree, all are proposing
to develop, lacks variety because one entire side of the street
is lined with single story houses whereas the rest of our community
has the variety afforded by single story, split level and two story
houses.
To maintain the variety we are willing to expend the funds
required to raise the Washington Street berm and create large rear
15 Augusta Drive, PO. Box 851, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270. 619-321-8004 +, 0 3
Sales: 619-321-2139
yards as show on the Sight Line Study if you are willing to consider
the change in the completion to allow single story homes or homes
not visible to Washington Street are permitted.
SiLK�I Sincerely, t�6
Robert E. Hardesty
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27. Prior to final map approval, the subdivider shall
submit criteria to be used for landscaping of all
individual lot front yards. At a minimum, the
criteria shall provide for two trees and an
irrigation system.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TO BE FULFILLED PRIOR TO THE
ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS
28. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for
construction of any building or use contemplated by
this approval, the Applicant shall obtain permits
and/or clearances from the following public
agencies:
o City Fire Marshal
O City of La Quint& Public Works Department
o Planning and Development Department, Planning
Division
o Coachella Valley water District
o Desert Sands Unified School District
o Imperial Irrigation District
Evidence of said permits or clearances from the
above -mentioned agencies shall be presented to the
Building Division at the time of the application
for a building permit for the use contemplated
herewith.
29. Provisions shall be made to comply with the terms
and requirements of the city's adopted
Infrastructure Fee Program in effect at the time of
issuance of building permits.
30. Seventy-five percent of dwelling units within 150
feet of the ultimate right-of-way of Miles Avenue
shall be limited to one story, not to exceed 20
feet in height. The Applicant shall submit to the
Planning and Development Department for approval a
drawing showing the location of any units higher
than one story located along Miles Avenue
frontage. No dwelling units within 150 feet of the
ultimate right-of-way of Washington Street shall be
higher than one story.
31. The appropriate Planning approval shall be secured
prior to establishing any of the following uses:
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STAFF REPORT
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
DATE: JANUARY 9, 1990
APPLICANT/
OWNER: M. J. BROCK & SONS, INC.
PROJECT: TENTATIVE TRACT 25389
LOCATION: EAST OF WASHINGTON STREET BETWEEN AVENUE 50
AND CALLE TAMPICO EXTENSION, AND CALLE RONDO
AND PARK AVENUE ALIGNMENT (SEE ATTACHMENT #1).
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION: SUBDIVISION OF 63.6 ACRES INTO 254 SINGLE
FAMILY LOTS FOR SALE, PLUS NUMEROUS STREET AND
ONE FUTURE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOT.
GENERAL PLAN
DESIGNATION: MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL 4-8 DU/AC
SPECIFIC PLAN
DENSITY
DESIGNATION: 5 DU/AC (THIS AREA IS IDENTIFIED AS PHASE 8 OF
SPECIFIC PLAN 83-001-DUNA LA QUINTA-WITH A
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF 300 UNITS).
EXISTING
ZONING: R-2, 7,000 (EXISTING GOLF COURSE R-5)
ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSIDERATIONS: TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 25389 IS A PORTION OF
SPECIFIC PLAN 83-001, AMENDMENTS #1, 2, AND 3,
DUNA LA QUINTA, FOR WHICH A FINAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT WAS PREPARED BY
LANDMARK LAND COMPANY AND CERTIFIED BY THE LA
QUINTA CITY COUNCIL AS BEING IN COMPLIANCE
WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT. THE LA QUINTA
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT HAS
DETERMINED THAT THE IMPACTS OF THIS PROJECT
WILL BE MITIGATED TO THE EXTENT FEASIBLE BY
ADHERENCE TO THE MITIGATION MEASURES AS
REQUIRED BY THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT AND THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR
SPECIFIC PLAN 83-001.
PHASING: 1 = 102 RESIDENTIAL LOTS
2 = 59 RESIDENTIAL LOTS
3 = 41 RESIDENTIAL LOTS
4 = 52 RESIDENTIAL LOTS
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DENSITY:
4 DU/AC
(NET ACREAGE
= 63.6)
LOT SIZES:
SMALLEST
LOT SIZE =
7,200
SQUARE FEET
LARGEST
LOT SIZE =
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SQUARE FEET
AVERAGE
LOT SIZE =
8,324
SQUARE FEET
DRAINAGE
CONSIDERA`.CION:
ON -SITE
RETENTION
ON -SITE
CIRCULATION: PRIVATE STREETS. ONE MAIN ENTRANCE FROM
PARK AVENUE AND EMERGENCY ACCESS TO CALLE
RONDO.
OFF -SITE
CIRCULATION: AVENUE 50 - DESIGNATED AS A PRIMARY ARTERIAL
WITH 100 FEET OF RIGHT-OF-WAY.
BACKGROUND:
The subject area, plus two golf course lots totaling 31.5 acres
in size, was processed as Tentative Tract 23292 and approved by
City Council on May 3, 1988. This Tentative Tract showed 193
single family lots for sale plus a multi -family lot (see
Attachment #3).
The new Tentative Tract application, Tentative Tract 25389,
replaces Tentative Tract 23292. In effect, Tentative Tract
25389 increases the number of lots, replaces the multi -family
lot with single family lots but retains the same road system and
golf course lot configuration (see Attachment #2).
Parcel Map 24837, approved at a Planning Director's hearing on
August 23, 1989, shows a three parcel subdivision, two golf
course and one residential lot, following the same boundaries
set by Tentative Tract 23292. This Parcel Map allowed the
residential areas to be separated from the golf course (see
Attachment #4). Tentative Tract 25389, the subject tract of
this staff report, concerns only the residential parcel as shown
on Parcel Map 24837.
ANALYSIS:
1. The proposed development is within the Duna La Quinta
Specific Plan. This plan provided for development of
various phases, each having different densities.
Tentative Tract 25389 is identified as Phase 8 and is
within the approved maximum density (5 du/ac) and number
of units (300)of the Specific Plan.
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2. The project was adequately reviewed in the Certified
Environmental Impact Report for Duna La Quinta Specific
Plan. The traffic generation attributed to this
development is the same as anticipated as noted within the
EIR.
3. The Duna La Quinta Specific Plan was conditioned to
provide a City neighborhood park, or, as an alternative,
an agreement to provide other park land. The Applicant
proposes to satisfy the condition with a park elsewhere.
Therefore, the City is in a position to exercise some
degree of choice as to securing in -lieu park payment for
improvements to existing parks or possibly the development
of parts of the storm water system into a lineal park. A
condition to address this prior Specific Plan condition
has been recommended.
4. A minimum 20-foot landscape setback is required along 50th
Avenue and a 10-foot landscape setback along Calle Tampico
and Park Avenue.
5. The Fire Marshall requests an emergency access road to be
provided on the south west side of the project. This
access needs to be noted as a street lot on the final
tract map and line up with Avenida Tujunga. The access
will be only open to emergency vehicles.
6. A number of the conditions of the Duna La Quinta Specific
Plan apply to this particular project. Pertinent
conditions have been repeated in the set of recommended
tentative map conditions.
7. Maintenance of common areas will be the responsibility of
a homeowners association. A condition has been provided
to ensure the maintenance of these areas. The landscape
buffer areas between the perimeter wall and street
right-of-way can be included into a lighting and landscape
maintenance district (Streets and Highway Code 22600, et
seq.) which has been established by the City.
COMMENTS FROM CITY ENGINEER'S DEPARTMENT:
The City Engineer has the following requirements:
1. All Conditions of Approval placed on Tentative Tract 23292
(former Duna La Quinta tract) as modified by the City
Council on February 7, 1989, shall apply, except those
specifically modified as follows:
Condition 4.a.: The Applicant's half -street
right-of-way dedication for Avenida
Ultimo shall be 20-feet.
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Condition 4.c.: Unrestricted temporary access to the
entire tract shall be permitted on 50th
Avenue via Lot B. Details of the
temporary access shall be subject to the
approval of the City Engineer. This
temporary access shall be abandoned at
such time that fifty percent (50%) of the
buildable lots within the tract have
received occupancy permits.
The Applicant shall give notice to all
buyers of lots in this tract as a
condition of sale that Lot B is a
temporary access only.
Condition 4.e.: Storm water run-off produced by a
100-year storm shall be retained on site
in a lake, landscaped retention basin(s),
or discharged to an off -site area
approved by the City Engineer. Any
private drainage structure that crosses a
public right-of-way shall be installed in
accordance with all requirements deemed
necessary by the City Engineer when the
encroachment permit is issued.
2. The Applicant shall dedicate right of way as required by
the City Engineer for a "branch type" turnaround near the
west end of Avenida Ultimo.
3. The Applicant shall construct an aesthetically pleasing
sight -restricted gate and wall at the west end of Avenida
Ultimo, if the City vacates the last 70-feet to 90-feet of
the street at the west end.
4. The Applicant shall construct an aesthetically pleasing
sight -restricted gate and wall at the golf course access
point near the west end of Avenida Ultimo.
5. The Applicant shall relocate overhead utilities to
underground facilities along the following perimeter
streets:
Calle Tampico
Avenida Ultimo
Park Avenue: Fifty percent responsibility only,
from 50th Avenue to Calle Tampico
6. The Applicant shall construct an 8-foot wide
sidewalk/bikeway on the north side of Calle Tampico from
Washington Street to Park Avenue and on the west side of
Park Avenue in that portion which abuts the tract.
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7. 50th Avenue shall have a raised median island in lieu of
the painted island shown on the Tentative Tract Map
(General Plan policy).
8. Interior private streets shall be 37-feet in width.
FINDINGS:
Findings for the proposal can be found in the attached draft
Planning Commission Resolution #90-
By adoption of the attached Planning Commission Resolution
#90- recommend to the City Council concurrence with the
environmental analysis and approval of Tentative Tract Map No.
25389, subject to conditions.
Attachments: 1. vicinity Map
2. Tentative Tract 25389 Layout
3. Approved Tentative Tract 23292 layout
4. Approved Parcel Map 24837 layout
5. Draft Planning Commission Resolution
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 90-
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT 25389 TO
ALLOW THE CREATION OF A SINGLE FAMILY
LAND SALES SUBDIVISION.
CASE NO. TT 25389 - M. J. BROCK & SONS, INC.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La
Quinta, California, did, on the 9th day of January, 1990, hold a
duly -noticed Public Hearing to consider the request of M. J.
Brock & Sons, Inc. to subdivide 63.6 acres into 254 single
family lots, one single family residential future lot, and
numerous street and common lots, generally located between
Avenue 50 and the Calle Tampico extension, and Calle Rondo and
Park Avenue alignment, more particularly described as:
A portion of Section 6, Township 6 south,
Range 7 east, SBBM; and,
WHEREAS, said tentative map has complied with the
requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California
Environmental Quality Act of 1970" (County of Riverside,
Resolution No. 82-213, adopted by reference in City of La Quanta
Ordinance No. 5), in that the Planning Director has determined
that the proposed tentative tract has been previously assessed
in connection with the Duna La Quinta Specific Plan for which an
Environmental Impact Report was approved; and,
WHEREAS, mitigation of various physical impacts have
been identified and will be incorporated into the approval
conditions for Tentative Tract 25389 in conjunction with this
tentative tract, thereby requiring that monitoring of those
mitigation measures be undertaken to assure compliance with
them; and,
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and
considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all
interested persons desiring to be heard, said Planning
Commission did find the following facts to justify the approval
of said tentative tract map:
1. That Tentative Tract Map No. 25389, as conditionally
approved, is consistent with the Duna La Quinta
Specific Plan, the goals, policies and intent of the
La Quinta General Plan, and the standards of the
Municipal Land Division Ordinance.
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2. That the subject site is physically suitable for the
proposed land division.
3. That the design of Tentative Tract Map No. 25389 is
not likely to cause substantial environmental damage
or injury to fish or wildlife or their habitat.
4. That the design of the subdivision, as conditionally
approved, is not likely to cause serious public
health problems.
WHEREAS, in the review of this Tentative Tract Map,
the Planning Commission has considered the effect of the
contemplated action of the housing needs of the region for
purposes of balancing the needs against the public service needs
of the :residents of the City of La Quinta and its environs with
available fiscal and environmental resources.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning
Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct and
constitute the findings of the Commission in this
case;
2. That it does hereby confirm the conclusion that the
previous Environmental Impact Report for Duna La
Quinta Specific Plan No. 83-001 assessed the
environmental concerns of this tentative tract;
3. That it does hereby approve the above -described
Tentative Tract Map No. 25389 for the reasons set
forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached
conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting
of the La Quinta Planning Commission, held on this 9th day of
January, 1990, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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JOHN WALLING, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California.
ATTEST:
JERRY HERMAN, Planning Director
City of La Quinta, California
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PLANNING C;OMMISSION RESOLUTION 90-_
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED
TENTATIVE TRACT 25389
JANUARY 9,, 1990
GENERAL
1. Tentative Tract Map No. 25389 shall comply with the
requirements and standards of the State Subdivision Map
Act,, conditions of Duna La Quinta Specific Plany any
previously recorded parcel map on this property, and the
City of La Quinta Land Division Ordinance, unless
otherwise modified by the following conditions.
2. This tentative tract map approval shall expire two years
after the original date of approval by the La Quinta City
Council unless approved for extension pursuant to the City
of La Quinta Land Division Ordinance.
3. Prior to final tract approval, the Subdivider shall comply
wit'.h development requests of the Fire Marshal, Public
Works Department, and Coachella Valley Water District.
Written clearances from these agencies must be provided to
the Planning and Development Department.
TRAFFIC AND CIRCULATION
4. Subdivider shall comply with all requirements of the
Public Works Department, including the following:
a. Dedication of all necessary public street and
utility easements as required. At a minimum, the
following half -street rights -of -way shall be
provided:
Avenue 50 ........... 50 feet
Calle Tampico ....... 30 feet
Calle Rondo ......... 30 feet
Avenida Ultimo ...... 20 feet
b. All street improvements shall be constructed to the
requirements of the City Engineer and the La Quinta
Municipal Code, as follows:
(1) Full street improvements along Calle Tampico
from Washington Street to Calle Rondo, as
part of Phase One development improvements.
Further, Oak Tree West should more clearly be
defined as Specific Plan 85-006.
(2) Half -street improvements along Calle Rondo and
Avenida Ultimo shall be constructed during
Phase Four.
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Conditions of Approval TT-25389
January 9, 1989
(3) Half -street improvements along Park Avenue
between Calle Tampico and the tract entrance.
(4) Twenty-eight feet wide street improvement
centered on Park Avenue centerline between the
tract entrance and 50th Avenue. This
improvement is subject to reimbursement as
provided by future action of the City Council.
(5) Three -quarter -street improvements along Avenue
50 for the length of the tract. These
improvements shall include an appropriate
raised median, and six-foot sidewalk with a
two percent cross slope. The Developer is
responsible for half the cost of a raised
median and shall provide a bond or letter of
credit for that share of the cost.
(6) The private streets are to be developed
pursuant to City construction standards for
public streets.
C. Unrestricted temporary access to the entire tract
shall be permitted on 50th Avenue via Lot B.
Details of the temporary access shall be subject to
the approval of the City Engineer. This temporary
access shall be abandoned at such time that fifty
percent (500) of the buildable lots within the tract
have received occupancy permits.
The Applicant shall give notice to all buyers of
lots in this tract as a condition of sale that Lot B
is a temporary access only.
d. Subdivider shall dedicate, with recordation of the
final tract map, access rights to Avenue 50, Park
Avenue, Calle Tampico, and Calle Rondo for all
individual lots which front or back-up to the
right-of-way (except as provided in "c", above).
e. Storm water run-off produced by a 100-year storm
shall be retained on site in a lake, landscaped
retention basin(s), or discharged to an off -site
area approved by the City Engineer. Any private
drainage structure that crosses a public
right-of-way shall be installed in accordance with
all requirements deemed necessary by the City
Engineer when the encroachment permit is issued.
f. The Developer's share of the future traffic signal
at the intersection of Avenue 50 and Park Avenue
shall not exceed 25 percent. The Developer shall
provide a bond or letter of credit for his share of
the cost prior to final map recordation.
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Conditions of Approval TT-25389 January 9, 1989
g. Provide a dimensioned, detailed Park Avenue access
entry design, including access control system
location and turn -around area, for the purpose of
demonstrating adequate stacking area for development
entry.
h. The Applicant shall construct an 8-foot wide
sidewalk/bikeway on the north side of Calle Tampico
from Washington Street to Park Avenue, and on the
west side of Park Avenue in that portion which abuts
the tract.
5. The Applicant shall dedicate right-of-way as required by
the City Engineer for a "branch type" turnaround near the
west: end of Avenida Ultimo.
6. The Applicant shall construct an aesthetically pleasing
sight -restricted gate and wall at the west end of Avenida
Ultimo, if the City vacates the last 70-feet to 90-feet of
the street at the west end.
7. The Applicant shall construct an aesthetically pleasing
sight -restricted gate and wall at the golf course access
point near the west end of Avenida Ultimo.
8. The Applicant shall relocate overhead utilities to
underground facilities along the following perimeter
streets:
Calle Tampico
Avenida Ultimo
Park Avenue: Fifty percent responsibility only from
50th Avenue to Calle Tampico
The Applicant shall provide, in conformance with the City
Engineer and Fire Marshal's requirements an emergency
access point on Calle Rondo matching up with Avenida
Tujunga. This shall be identified as a street lot on the
Final Tract Map with a note "emergency access only".
TRACT DESIGN
10. A minimum 20-foot landscaped wall setback shall be
required along Avenue 50, 10-foot landscape wall setback
along Park Avenue, and five-foot landscape wall setback
along Calle Tampico. Design of the setback areas shall be
approved by the Planning and Development Department.
Along Avenue 50, the landscaping should incorporate slope
stabilization. Setbacks shall be measured from ultimate
right-of-way lines; in the case of Avenue 50, the setback
shall be measured 50 feet from the centerline.
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Conditions of Approval TT-25389
January 9, 1989
a. The minimum setback area may be modified to an
"average" if a meandering or curvilinear wall design
is used.
b. Setback areas shall be established as a separate
common lot and be maintained as set forth in
Condition No. 23, unless an alternate method is
approved by the Planning and Development Department.
11. The Applicant shall submit complete detail architectural
elevations for all units, for Design Review Board review
and recommendation to the Planning Commission. The matter
will. be scheduled as a Business Item before the Planning
Commission for review and approval. The Applicant shall
submit a copy of the draft C C & R's to the Planning and
Development Department for review.
12. All single family dwellings located on the following lots
within the subject Tract shall not exceed one story
(25•-feet) in height: Lots #1-5, 17, 18, 31-48, 91-116,
203, 204, 207-211, and 238-255.
PHASING
13. All perimeter tract boundary walls, landscaping, and
streets shall be installed/constructed as part of Phase
One improvements, except as noted elsewhere in these
conditions.
14. Provide temporary turnarounds at all dead-end streets.
PUBLIC SERVICES AND UTILITIES
15. The Subdivider shall comply with the requirements of the
City Fire Marshal.
16. The Subdivider shall comply with all requirements of the
Coachella Valley Water District. Any necessary parcels
for district facility expansion shall be shown on the
final map and conveyed to the Coachella Valley Water
District, in accordance with the Subdivision Map Act.
WALLS, FENCING SCREENING AND LANDSCAPING
17. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the Subdivider
shall submit to the Planning and Development Department an
interim landscape program for the entire tract, which
shall be for the purpose of wind erosion and dust control.
18. Prior to final map approval, the Subdivider shall submit
to the Planning Division for review and approval a plan
(or plans) showing the following:
a. Landscaping, including, but not limited to, plant
types, sizes, spacing locations, and irrigation
system for all common areas.
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January 9, 1989
b. Location and design detail of any proposed and/or
required walls.
C. Exterior lighting plan, emphasizing mitigation of
light and glare impacts to surrounding properties.
19. Prior to final map approval, the Subdivider shall submit
criteria to be used for landscaping of all individual lot
front yards. At a minimum, the criteria shall provide for
two trees and an irrigation system.
MISCELLANEOUS
20. Provisions shall be made to comply with the requirements
of the City's adopted Infrastructure Fee Program in effect
at -the time of issuance of building permits.
21. A noise study shall be prepared by a qualified acoustical
engineer, to be submitted to the Planning and Development
Department for review and approval prior to final map
approval. The study shall concentrate on noise impacts on
the tract from perimeter arterial streets, and recommend
alternative mitigation techniques. Recommendations of the
study shall be incorporated into the tract design. The
study shall consider use of building setbacks, engineering
design, building orientation, noise barriers (berming and
landscaping, etc.), and other techniques with attention
given to avoiding the isolated appearance given by
continuously -walled developments.
22. The Subdivider shall make provisions for maintenance of
all common areas by the following methods prior to final
map approval:
a. Subdivider shall consent to the formation of a
maintenance district under Chapter 26 of the
Improvement Act of 1911 (Streets & Highways Code,
Section 5820 et seq.) or the Lighting and
Landscaping Act of 1972 (Streets & Highway Code
22600 et seq.) to implement maintenance of all
perimeter street and landscaped buffer areas. It is
understood and agreed that the developer/Applicant
shall pay all above costs of maintenance for said
improved landscaped areas until such time as tax
revenues are received from assessment of the real
property.
b. The Subdivider shall submit to the Planning and
Development Department a Management and Maintenance
Agreement, to be entered into with the lot owners of
this subdivision, in order to insure that private
streets and common lots/facilities including
retention basins will be maintained. A homeowner's
association shall be created with the unqualified
right to assess the owners of the individual lots
for reasonable maintenance costs.
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Condition:; of Approval TT-25389
January 9, 1989
The association shall have the right to lien the
property of any owners who default in the payment of
their assessments.
23. The Applicant acknowledges that the City has formed a
City -Wide Landscape and Lighting District and, by
recording a subdivision map, agrees to be included in the
District. Any assessments will be done on a benefit
basis, as required by law.
24. The developer shall retain a qualified archaeologist
immediately upon discovery of any archaeological remains
or artifacts and employ appropriate mitigation measures
during project development.
25. The Applicant shall provide an acceptable alternative to
the park dedication as required in the Duna La Quinta
Specific Plan. The alternative shall include (1)
dedication of parkland elsewhere, or value in -lieu fee, or
a combination of the two; or (2) pay the value equivalent
in development of an existing City park or proposed park.
The value shall be determined consistent with the
procedures of the Subdivision Ordinance. An agreement to
satisfy the condition must be reached prior to recordation
of Phase One.
26. The appropriate Planning approval shall be secured prior
to establishing any of the following uses:
a. Temporary construction facilities;
b. Sales facilities, including their appurtenant
signage;
C. On -site advertising/construction signs.
27. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the Applicant
shall prepare and submit a written report to the Planning
and. Development Director demonstrating compliance with
those conditions of approval and mitigation measures of
Tentative Tract 25389 and the Environmental Impact report
for Specific Plan 83-001, which must be satisfied prior to
the issuance of a grading permit. Prior to the issuance
of a building permit the Applicant shall prepare and
submit a written report to the Planning and Development
Director demonstrating compliance with those conditions of
approval and mitigation measures of Environmental Impact
report for Specific Plan 83-001 and Tentative Tract 25389
which must be satisfied prior to the issuance of a
building permit. Prior to final building inspection
approval, the Applicant shall prepare and submit a written
report to the Planning and Development Director
demonstrating compliance with all remaining conditions of
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Conditions of Approval TT-25389
January 9, 1989
approval and mitigation measures of
report for Specific Plan 83-001
25389. The Planning and Development
inspection or other monitoring to as
Environmental Impact
and Tentative Tract
Director may require
sure such compliance.
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PH-6
STAFF REPORT
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
DATE: JANUARY 9, 1990
ITEM: PREANNEXATION ZONING 89-051
FOR ANNEXATION NO. 5
APPLICANT: LANDMARK LAND COMPANY
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION: PREANNEXATION ZONING TO R-1-10 - AREA
IDENTIFIED IN ANNEXATION NO. 5
LOCATION: GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF 55TH AVENUE, WEST
OF MONROE STREET, NORTH OF AIRPORT BOULEVARD,
EAST OF MADISON STREET, AND NORTH OF 58TH
AVENUE, SOUTH OF THE CURRENT CITY LIMITS,
APPROXIMATELY 2,600 FEET WEST OF MONROE ALONG
BOTH SIDES OF MADISON STREET.
BACKGROUND:
The City Council has considered preannexation zoning for
Annexation No. 5. Subsequent to this action Landmark land has
made application to add 540 acres to Annexation No. 5. This
area ultimately will be developed as part of PGA West including
the 5 and 6 golf courses.
The area is within the current Sphere of Influence of La Quinta.
The area is not designated in the City of La Quinta's General
Plan Land Use Map. The County has the area west of Madison
designated planned residential reserve and the area east of
Madison as agriculture on their Land Use Map.
EXISTING CONDITIONS:
The area, west of Madison Street is vacant, not in agricultural
production. The area east of Madison, north of 58th Avenue is
in agricultural production of an irrigated field crop such as
alfalfa.
The area north of 56th Avenue and south of 55th Avenue is both
vacant, agricultural production and has scattered residential
homes.
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
An environmental assessment has been prepared. Based upon the
existing uses, the prior environmental review conducted by the
County, the County's General Plan and Land Use Designations,
and the recommended consistency of the proposed City zoning
with the County zoning, a Negative Declaration is recommended
for adoption.
PROPOSED ZONING:
The proposed zoning of R-1-10 is generally consistent with the
County zoning of A-1-20. The density is limited to one
residential unit per 10 acres compared to the County's of one
unit per 20 acres or 27 residential units compared to 54
residential units on 540 acres.
PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION:
The remaining undeveloped Sphere of Influence area including
this area, will be reviewed under Cycle 1 of the City's General
Plan Land Use Amendment procedure.
RECOMMENDATION:
Move to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 90-
recommend:ing to the City Council adoption of the preannexat:ion
zoning of R-1-10 and the Negative Declaration.
Attachments:
1. Draft Planning Commission Resolution 90-
2. Exhibit "A"
3. Environmental Evaluation for Annexation No. 5
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 90-
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVAL OF PREANNEXATION ZONING CASE
NO. 89-051; A REQUEST TO PREZONE THE
AREA R-1-10.
PREANNEXATION ZONING CASE NO. 89-051
LANDMARK LAND COMPANY
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La
Quinta, California, did on the 9th day of January, 1990, hold a
duly noticed Public Hearing to consider the request of Landmark
Land Company to amend the City of La Quinta Zoning Map to
include an additional 540 acres generally located south of 55th
Avenue, west of Monroe Street, north of Airport Boulevard, east
of Madison Street, and north of 58th Avenue and south of the
current city limits, approximately 2,600 feet west of Monroe
along both sides of Madison Street.
WHEREAS, said preannexation zoning complies with
the requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California
Environmental Quality Act of 1970" (County of Riverside,
Resolution No. 82-213, adopted by reference in City of La
Quinta Ordinance No. 5), in that the Planning Director has
determined, after reviewing the General Plan, the area to be
annexed, the proposed residential densities, the adjacent land
uses, the planned capacities of the adjacent roads, and related
matters, that the preannexation zoning is consistent with the
General Plan and with the Master Environmental Assessment, the
County General Plan, and County Environmental Impact Report,
and that no significant environmental adverse impact will
result from the proposed Preannexation Zoning; and,
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and
considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all
interested persons desiring to be heard, said Planning
Commission did find the following facts and reasons to justify
the approval of said preannexation zoning:
1. The area to be prezoned R-1-10 is developablet under that
zoning.
2. The Riverside County General Plan designates the area west
of Madison Street as planned residential reserve. The
area east of Madison Street as agricultural and zoned
A-1-29. The areas are currently zoned A-1-20.
3. The proposed City
compatible/consistent with
Plan land use classifications
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zoning classification is
the existing County General
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4. The environmental review foresees no significant adverse
environmental impact from the proposed preannexat:ion
zoning.
5. The properties are within the La Quinta Sphere of
Influence, are contiguous to La Quintals present
corporate limits, and are a part of a logical extension
of La Quinta.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning
Commission Of the City of La Quinta, California, as follows:
1. The the above recitations are true and correct and
constitute the findings of the Commission in this case;
2. That: it does hereby confirm the conclusion of
Environmental Assessment No. 89-152, in that the
preannexation zoning will not result in a significant
adverse impact on the environment, and that a Negative
Declaration is recommended for adoption;
3. Thai: the Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the
City Council approval of Zoning Case No. 89-051, subject
to the condition that it be annexed to the City of La
Quinta, consisting of a Zoning Map Amendment as described
in Exhibit "A", attached hereto.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting
of the La Quinta Planning Commission, held on this 9th day of
January, 1990, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
JOHN WALLING, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
JERRY HERMAN, Planning Director
City of La Quinta, California
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Annexation No. 5 consists of approximately 2,000 acre area east
of the current City limits. Map 1 shows the boundaries of the.
The area is generally bounded by Jefferson Street on the east,
50th Avenue on the north, Madison Street and Monroe Streets on
the west, and 54th and 58th Avenue on the south. The area is
totally within the current Sphere of Influence of the City.
The general location of this 540 acre addition to Annexation No.
5 is south of 55th Avenue, west of Monroe Street, north of
Airport Boulevard, east of Madison Street, and north of 58th
Avenue, south of the current City limits, approximately 2,600
feet west of Monroe along both sides of Madison Street. (See
map)
The area :is vital to the economic future of La Quinta from the
perspective of enhancing the City's goal to be a well-balanced
community by providing housing markets for all income levels.
The City will provide the public services necessary to this
developing area.
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The area contains approximately 540 acres, or .84 square miles.
The area is contiguous to the current City limits and within the
City's Sphere of Influence.
Major physical features of the area include, Madison Street,
56th Avenue (Airport Boulevard), 58th Avenue and Monroe Street.
E X I S T I N G L A N D U S E S
The area includes generally 10 single family homes,
agricultural uses, and vacant non -producing land.
Using the 1989 Department of Finance figure of 3.01 persons per
household, there are approximately 30 residents in the
annexation area.
E X I S T I N G
C O U N T Y L A N D U S E D E S I G N A T I O N S
Riverside County designated land uses for the area are depicted
on Map 2.
E X I S T I N G Z O N I N G
The Riverside County zoning is depicted on Map 3.
P R O P O S E D
G E N E R A L P L A N D E S I G N A T I O N
The proposed land use designation for this area and the
remainder of the Sphere of Influence area will be reviewed in
Cycle 1 of the city's General Plan Amendment process.
P R O P O S E D Z O N I N G
The proposed zoning of the area is generally consistent with
the county's zoning.
The proposed zoning is identified on Map 4.
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1. EARTH - Because no new development is presently proposed,
and because the proposed zoning for the "to be" annexed
property is less intense than or equal to the existing
County zoning, approval of the Preannexation Zoning, and
Annexation does not have the potential to result in any of
the impacts identified in this category.
2. AIR - Because no new development is presently proposed,
and because the proposed zoning for the "to be" annexed
property is less intense than or equal to the existing
County zone, approval of the Preannexation Zoning, and
Annexation does not have the potential to result in any
of the impacts identified in this category.
3. WATER - Because no new development is presently proposed,
and because the proposed zoning for the "to be" annexed
property is less intense than or equal to the existing
County zoning, approval of the Preannexation Zoning, and
Annexation does not have the potential to result in any
of the impacts identified in this category.
4. PLANT LIFE - Because no new development is presently
proposed, and because the proposed zoning for the "to be"
annexed property is less intense than or equal to the
existing County zoning, and Annexation does not have the
potential to result in any of the impacts identified in
this category.
5. ANIMAL LIFE - Because no new development is presently
proposed, and because the proposed zoning for the "to be"
annexed property is less intense than or equal to the
existing zoning, approval of the Preannexation Zoning,
and Annexation does not have the potential to result in
any of the impacts identified in this category.
6. NOI:SE - Because no new development is presently proposed,
and because the proposed zoning for the "to be" annexed
property is less intense than or equal to the existing
County zoning, approval of the Preannexation Zoning and
Annexation does not have the potential to result in. any
of the impacts identified in this category.
7. LIGHT AND GLARE - Because of no new development is
presently proposed, and because the proposed zoning for
the "to be" annexed property is less intense than or
equal to the existing County zoning, approval of. the
Preannexation Zoning and Annexation does not have the
potential to result in any of the impacts identified in
this category.
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8. LAND USE - The proposed land use is generally less intense
than or equal to the existing County land use
designations. The environmental impacts attendant to such
land use designation s were addressed when the County
approved the existing land use designations after
certifying its Final Environmental Impact Report No. 189
(the, "EIR"). The EIR is available for public review at
City hall and is incorporated herein by this reference.
There have been no substantial changes to those land use
designations or to the environmental setting of the areas
since the EIR was certified. Likewise, no new information
has become available on this topic since the EIR was
certified. Approval of the Preannexation Zoning and
Annexation does not have the potential to result in any of
the impacts identified in this category.
9. NATURAL RESOURCES - Because no new development is
presently proposed, and because the proposed zoning for
the "to be" annexed property is less intense than or
equal to the existing County zoning, approval of the
Preannexation Zoning and Annexation does not have the
potential to result in any of the impacts identified in
this category.
10. RISK OF UPSET - Because no new development is presently
proposed, and because the proposed zoning for the "to be"
annexed property is less intense than or equal to the
existing County zoning, approval of the Preannexation
Zoning and Annexation does not have the potential to
result in any of the impacts identified in this category.
11. POPULATION - Because no new development is presently
proposed, and because the proposed zoning for the "to be"
annexed property is less intense than or equal to the
existing County zoning, approval of the Preannexation
Zoning and Annexation does not have the potential to
result in any of the impacts identified in this category.
12. HOU'SING - Because no new development is presently
proposed, and because the proposed zoning for the "to be"
annexed property is less intense than or equal to the
existing County zoning, approval of the Preannexation
Zoning and Annexation does not have the potential to
result in any of the impacts identified in this category.
13. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION - The proposed land use is
generally less intense than or equal to the existing
County zoning. The transportation/circulation impacts
attendant to such zoning were addressed when the County
approved the existing land use designations after
certifying the EIR. There have been no substantial
changes to those land use designations or to the
environmental setting of the area since the EIR was
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certified. Likewise, no new information has become
available on this topic since the EIR was certified.
Approval of the Preannexation Zoning and Annexation does
not, therefore, have the potential to result in any of the
impacts identified in this category.
14. PUBLIC SERVICES - The City of La Quinta currently
contracts for fire and police services from Riverside
County. City police services will be responsible for the
to be annexed area. To accommodate this additional need,
the City may have to increase its current contract for
man power. However this impact is not significant, parks
and recreational facilities will be provided by the
Coachella Valley Parks and Recreation Board, and as
appropriate, by the City of La Quinta however, approval
of the project will not have an affect on, or result in
the need for new park and recreational facilities.
15. ENERGY - Because no new development is presently
proposed, and because the proposed zoning for the "to be"
annexed property is less intense than or equal to the
existing County zoning, approval of the Preannexation
Zoning and Annexation does not have the potential. to
result in any of the impacts identified in this category.
16. UTILITIES - Because no new development is presently
proposed, and because the proposed zoning for the "to be"
annexed property is less intense than or equal to the
existing County zoning, approval of the Preannexation
Zoning and Annexation does not have the potential to
result in any of the impacts identified in this category.
17. HUMAN HEALTH - Because no new development is presently
proposed, and because the proposed zoning for the "to be"
annexed property is less intense than or equal to the
existing County zoning, approval of the Preannexation
Zoning and Annexation does not have the potential to
result in any of the impacts identified in this category.
18. AESTHETICS - Because no new development is presently
proposed, and because the proposed zoning for the "to be"
annexed property is less intense than or equal to the
existing County zoning, approval of the Preannexation
Zoning and Annexation does not have the potential to
result in any of the impacts identified in this category.
19. RECREATION - Because no new development is presently
proposed, and because the proposed zoning for the "to be"
annexed property is less intense than or equal to the
existing County zoning, approval of the Preannexation
Zoning and Annexation does not have the potential to
result in any of the impacts identified in this category.
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20. ARCHAEOLOGICAL/HISTORICAL - The "to be" annexed property
contains no known archaeological or historical sites.
However, pursuant to standard City procedures,
archaeological studies will be required, as necessary,
when. particular sites are developed.
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CITY DT IA QUIM
of ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
I. BACKGROUND
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Date of Checklist: 3a" Z
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Agency Requiring Checklist:
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Name of Proposal, if applicable:
II. ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACTS
(Explanation
of all 'Yes" and "Maybe" answers £a required
on attached sheets.)
1.
Earth. Will the proposal result in:
Yes Maybe No
a. Unstable earth conditions or in changes in
geologic substructures?
b. Disruptions, displacements, compaction or
overcovering of the soil?
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c. Change in topography or ground surface
relief features?
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d. The destruction, covering or modification of
any unique geologic or physical features?
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e. Any increases in wind or water erosion of soils,
either on or off the site?
f. Changes in deposition or erosion of beach, sands,
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or changes in siltation, deposition or erosion
which may modify the channel of a river or
stream or the bed of the ocean or any bay,
inlet or lake?
g. Exposure of people or property to geologic
hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, mud-
slides, ground failure, or similar hazards?
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2.
Air. Will the proposal result in: _
a. Substantial air emissions or deterioration of
ambient air quality?
b. The creation of objectionable odors?
c. Alteration of air movement, moisture or
temperature, or any change in climate,
either locally or regionally?
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3.
Water. Will the proposal result in:
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a. Changes in currents, or the course or direction
of water movements, in either marine or fresh
waters?
b. Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns,
or the rate and amount of surface water runoff?
C. Alterations to the course of flow of flood
waters?
d. Change in the amount of surface water in any
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water body?
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e. Discharge into surface waters, or in any
alteration of surface water quality, in-
cluding but not limited to temperature,
dissolved oxygen or turbidity?
f. Alteration of the direction or rate of flow
of ground waters?
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g. Change in the quantity of ground waters,
either through direct additions or with-
drawals, or through interception of an
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aquifer by cuts or excavations?
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Yes Maybe No
h. Substantial reduction in the amount of
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water otherwise available for public
water supplies?
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i. Exposure of people or property to water
related hazards such as flooding or
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tidal waves?
4.
Plant Life. Will the proposal result in:
a. Change in the diversity of species, or number
of any species of plants (including trees,
shrubs, grass, crops, microflora and aquatic
plants)?
b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique,
rare or endangered species of plants?
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c. Introduction of new species of plants into
an area, or result in a barrier to the
normal replenishment of existing species?
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d. Reduction in acreage of any agricultural
crop?
S.
Animal Life. Will the proposal result in:
a. Change in the diversity of species, or numbers
of any species of animals (birds, land animals,
including reptiles, fish and shellfish, benthic
organisms, insects or microfauna)?
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b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare,
or endangered species of animals?
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c. Introduction of new species of animals into an
area, or result in a barrier to the migration
or movement of animals?
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d. Deterioration to existing fish or wildlife
habitat?
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Noise. Will the proposal result in:
a. Increases in existing noise levels?
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b. Exposure of people to severe noise levels?
7.
Light and Glare. Will the proposal produce new
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light or glare?
8.
Land Use. Will the proposal result in a substantial
alteration of the present or planned land use of an
area?
9.
Natural Resources. Will the proposal result in:
a. Increase in the rate of any use of any natural
resources?
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b. Substantial depletion of any renewable
natural resource?
10.
Risk of Upset. Does the proposal involve a risk
of an explosion or the release of hazardous sub-
stances (including, but not limited to, oil,
pesticides, chemicals or radiation) in the event
of an accident or upset conditions?
11.
Will the proposal alter the location,
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istd ribution, density, or growth rate of the
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human population of an area?
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12.
Housing. Will the proposal affect existing housing,
or create a demand for additional housing?
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13.
Transportation/Circulation. Will the proposal
result in:
a. Generation of substantial additional
vehicular movement?
b. Effects on existing parking facilities, or
demand for new parking?
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c. Substantial impact upon existing transportation
systems?
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d. Alterations to present patterns of circulation
or movement of people and/or goods?
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e. Alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffic?
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f. Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles,
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bicyclists or pedestrians?
14.
Public Services. Will the proposal have an effect
upon, or result in a need for new or altered govern-
mental services in any of the following areas:
a. Fire protection?
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b. Police protection?
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c. Schools?
d. Parks or other recreational facilities?
e. Maintenance of public facilities, including
roads?
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f. Other governmental services?
15.
Energy. Will the proposal result in:
a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy?
b. Substantial increase in demand upon existing
sources of energy, or require the development
of new sources of energy?
16.
Utilities. Will the proposal result in a need
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for new systems, or substantial alterations to
the following utilities:
a. Power or natural gas?
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b. Communications systems?
c. Water?
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d. Sewer or septic tanks?
e. Storm water drainage?
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f. Solid waste and disposal?
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-Human Health. Will the proposal result in: --
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a. Creation of any health hazard or potential
health hazard (excluding mental health)?
b. Exposure of people to potential health hazards?
18.
Aesthetics. Will the proposal result in the
o s� irvcnzon of any scenic vista or view open to
the public, or will the proposal result in the
creation of an aesthetically offensive site open
to public view?
19.
Recreation. Will the proposal result in an impact
upon the quality or quantity of existing recrea-
tional opportunities?
20.
Arch eolo ical/Historical. Will the proposal result
in an alteration of a significant archeological
/
or historical site, structure, object or building?
21.
Mandatory Finding of Significance.
a. Does the project have the potential to degrade
the quality of the environment, substantially re-
duce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species,
cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below
self sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a
plan or animal community, reduce the number or
restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant
or animal or eliminate important examples of the
major periods of California history or prehistory?
(5)
Yes Maybe No
b. Does the project have the potential to achieve
short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term, en-
vironmental goals? (A short-term impact on the
environment is one which occurs in a relatively
brief, definitive period of time while long-term
impacts will endure well into the future.)
C. Does the project have impacts which are indi-
vidually limited, but cumulatively considerable?
(A project may impact on two or more separate
resources where the impact on each resource is
relatively small, but where the effect of the
total of those impacts on the environment is
significant.)
d. Does the project have environmental effects
which will cause substantial adverse effects on
human beings, either directly or indirectly?
III. DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION
IV. DETERMINATION
(To be completed by the Lead Agency)
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
I find the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant
effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will
be prepared.
I find that although the proposed project could have a
significant effect on the environment, there will not be
a significant effect in this case because the mitigation
measures described on an attached sheet have been added
to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION WILL BE PREPARED.
I find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect
on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is
required.
Date: 1._'' ! U
(b)
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MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION - CITY OF LA QUINTA
A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall
78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California
December .12, 1989
II
III
7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
A. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by
Chairman Wailing. The Flag Salute was led by
Commissioner Zelles.
ROLL CALL
A. Chairman Walling requested the roll call.
Present: Commissioners Bund, Zelles, Stedi_ng,
Moran, and Chairman Walling.
B. Staff Present: Planning and Development Director
Jerry Herman and Principal Planner Stan Sawa.
HEARINGS
Chairman Walling introduced the Public Hearing
items as follows:
A. CONTINUED HEARING: Zoning Ordinance Amendment No.
89-012; a City -initiated request for revision to
the current Parking Ordinance, Municipal Code
Chapter 9.160; effective City-wide.
1. Planning Director Jerry Herman presented the
information contained in the Staff Report, a
copy of which is on file in the Planning and
Development Department.
2. Chairman Walling opened the continued Public
Hearing. No one wished to address the
Commission at this time.
3. A motion was made by Commissioner Moran and
seconded by Commissioner Zelles to continue
the Hearing on Zoning Ordinance Amendment No.
89-012 to January 9, 1990. Unanimously
adopted on a roll call vote.
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B. Tentative Tract 25500; a request to subdivide
+41.4 acres into 18 residential lots and other
miscellaneous lots to allow construction of 295
residential units in the R-2 zone.
1. Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the
information contained in the Staff Report, a
copy of which is on file in the Planning and
Development Department.
2. Commissioner Moran questioned the Eire
Marshal's request for additional street
width. Principal Planner Sawa explained that
the street referred to is constructed to a
32-foot width, but all new streets will be
constructed to a 36-foot width.
3. Discussion followed regarding the two-story
plans, the vacant land surrounding the area,
and median breaks. There being no further
comment, Chairman Walling opened the Public
Hearing. There being no one to speak for or
against, the Hearing was closed and opened
for discussion among the Commission.
4. Discussion was brought up regarding the
validity of Condition No. 30 (existing
structures being removed prior to
construction) being included in the
Conditions of Approval. Planning Director
Jerry Herman stated the condition could be
deleted.
5. Commissioner Steding asked that Condition No.
42 be amended by deleting sentence #4 of the
Fire Marshal's letter dated November 16, 1989,
as it pertains to Southern Hills adjacent to
Lots 12 and 16.
6. Chairman Walling asked that Condition No. 43
be amended to clarify that all existing and
new on -site and off -site utilities shall be
underground.
7. There being no further discussion, a motion
was made by Commissioner Moran and seconded
by Commissioner Steding to adopt Planning
Commission Resolution No. 89-072,
recommending to the City Council approval of
Tentative Tract 25500, subject to Conditions,
including the changes stated above.
Following roll call vote, the motion was
unanimously adopted.
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C. Tentative Tract 25429; a request by Chateau Land
Development to subdivide 35.2+ acres into 83
single family lots, one future development lot, and
other miscellaneous lots in the R-1-12,000 zone.
1. Principal planner Stan Sawa presented the
information contained in the Staff Report, a
copy of which is on file in the Planning and
Development Department.
2. Commissioner Moran questioned whether the
intersetion of Avenue 50 and Park Avenue would
be signalized. Also whether there are any
two-story setbacks requirements for 50th
Avenue. Planning Director Herman stated that
the height limitation along 50th Avenue is
limited to one-story for 750 of the units and
that the intersection will be signalized, both
of which are contained in teh recommended
conditions.
3. Discussion followed regarding requirements be
placed on Lots 1 and 74 to 'limit each lot: to
one-story homes. Commissioner Bund asked if
there were any plans for the vacant lot.
Principal Planner Sawa stated that there were
none at this time.
4. There being no further questions, Chairman
Walling opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Stan
Morse, Civil Engineer for the project, spoke
regarding the 4-acre parcel and access points
on to Park Avenue. He questioned Condition
No. 10 (cost sharing for street improvements
on Park Avenue) and requested the Developer
only be responsible for one-half of the cost
of improvements in the area where the street
is entirely on his property. He stated that
since the City had realigned Park Avenue, the
entire burden of the street improvements was
placed on them. Discussion followed regarding
possible alternatives for the street
improvements costs. It was recommended that
Condition No. 10 be modified to state that the
Developer only reimburse theCity for half the
cost of developing Park Avenue.
5. Principal Planner Sawa stated that Condition
No. 42 be modified to read that Lots 1 & 74
will be one-story only and Condition No. 48
would be amended to read "all existing and new
on -site and off -site existing utilities shall
be underground".
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C.
6. There being no further comment, Chairman
Walling closed the Hearing. A motion was made
by Commissioner Zelles and seconded by
Commissioner Moran to adopt Planning
Commission Resolution No. 89-073, recommending
to the City Council approval of Tentative
Tract 25429, subject to Conditions, including
the changes as stated above.
Following roll call vote, the motion was
unanimously adopted.
Tentative Tract 23971, Amendment No. 1; a request
by Deane Homes to amend Conditions of Approval Nos.
6.a., 14, and 30.
1. Planning Director Jerry Herman stated that
the Applicant has requested that this mat; ter
be continued to the next regular meeting of
the Commission.
2. Chairman Walling opened the Public Hearing.
No one wished to address the Commission at
this time.
3. A motion was made by Commissioner Moran and
seconded by Commissioner Steding to continue
the Hearing on Tentative Tract 23971 to
January 9, 1990. Unanimously adopted.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Audrey Ostrowsky addressed the Commission regarding the
slow development of the downtown area. Commissioner Moran
stated that the Commission would be discussing this issue
in a joint session with the City Council after the first
of the year.
Allan Levin, Sunrise Company appeared to apologize for
being late and not appearing before the Commission during
the Hearing process for Tentative Tract 25500.
BUSINESS
Chairman Walling introduced the Business Items as
follows:
A. Tentative Tract 24517; a request by E. G. Williams
Development Corporation for parkland fees in -lieu
proposal for Rancho Ocotillo.
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1. Planning Director Jerry Herman presented the
information contained in the Staff Report, a
copy of which is on file in the Planning and
Development Department.
2. There being no discussion, a minute motion
was made by Commissioner Moran and seconded
by Commissioner Bund to accept the parkland
fees in -lieu of proposal for Rancho
Ocotillo. The motion carried unanimously.
B. Development Review Committee (Design Review Board);
a request by the City of La Quinta to appoint: a
Planning Commissioner to the Design Review Board.
1. Planning Director Jerry Herman presented the
requirements for the Board, a copy of which
are on file in the Planning and Development
Department.
2. A minute motion was made by Chairman Walling
and seconded by Commissioner Steding to
appoint Commissioner Bund as the
representative and Commissioner Moran as the
alternate to serve on the Design Review
Board. Unanimously adopted.
C. Commissioner Moran moved and Commissioner Steding
seconded the motion to cancel the regularly
scheduled Planning Commission meeting of December
26, 1989. Unanimously adopted.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Steding and seconded by
Commissioner Bund to adjourn to a regular meeting on
January 9, 1990, at 7:00 F.M., in the La Quinta City
Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California. 'Phis
meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission was
adjourned at 7:38 P.M., December 12, 1989.
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TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
BACKGROUND:
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MEMORANDUM
HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
JANUARY 9, 1990
PUBLIC HEARING ON STREET NAME CHANGE
The City Council on December 19, 1989, considered a request to
rename :50th Avenue to "Andy Williams Drive. After some
discussion the Council referred the matter to the Planning
Commission as setforth in the Municipal Code. The Code requires
the Commission to adopt a resolution of intent to change the
street name and set a date for public hearing.
ACTT (nN c
A resolution of intent is attached setting the public hearing
date before the Commission on February 13, 1990.
Attachment:
1. Chapter 14.08 La Quinta Municipal Code
City Council Minute, December 19, 1989,
Page 5
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 90-
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONDUCT A
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST TO
CHANGE 50TH AVENUE TO ANDY WILLIAMS
DRIVE WITHIN THE CITY.
WHEREAS, Chapter 14.08 of the La Quinta Municipal
Code provides for the procedures for processing a street name
change; and,
WHEREAS, it has been proposed that the City
consider changing 50th Avenue to Andy Williams Drive; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning
Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, as follows:
1. The Planning Commission hereby declares its intention to
conduct a Public Hearing to consider a request to rename
50th Avenue, within the City, to Andy Williams Drive.
2. The Public Hearing with regard to this street name change
shall be held before the Planning Commission on February
13, 1990, at 7:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers at
City Hall, located at 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta,
California.
3. The. Planning Commission hereby authorizes and directs
this Resolution to be published at least 15-days prior to
February 13, 1990, in the Desert Sun, a newspaper of
general circulation, circulated in the City and to
further cause notices of this Resolution to be posted in
at least three places along Avenue 50 at least 10-days
prior to February 13, 1990.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting
of the La. Quinta Planning Commission, held on this 9th day of
January, 1990, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT -
ABSTAIN:
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JOHN WALLING, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
JERRY HERMAN, Planning Director
City of La Quinta, California
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City Council Minutes Page 5 December 19, 1989
RESOLUTION NO. 89-140
A RESOLUTION OF THE:.CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, ANNOUNCING FINDINGS, CONFIRMING THE ENVIRONMENTAL
ANALYSIS AND APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 25290 TO ALLOW THE
CREATION OF A 31-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION ON A 9.5-ACRE SITE.
CASE NO. IT 25290 - WARING ADAMS VENTURE.
It was moved by Council Members Bohnenberger/Sniff that
Resolution No. 89-140 be adopted as recommended. Motion carried
unanimously.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. Leter from Lauren Lewis regarding renaming Avenue 50 as "Andy
Williams :Drive".
Mayor Pena noted that a letter has been received from Lauren
Lewis asking that consideration be given to renaming Avenue 50 to
"Andy Williams Drive".
Council Member Sniff noted that this item periodically surfaces
and MOVED that the February newsletter contain a survey form
asking the citizens of La Quinta if they wish to rename Avenue 50
and if so, would they like to see it named for Andy Williams,
Frank Capra, Mery Griffin or some other person; and that the
results of the survey be considered meaningful and significant if
we receive 15% response or more. MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A
SECOND.
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Bohnenberger/Rushworth
that the procedures set forth in the Municipal Code be initiated
to change the name of Avenue 50 to "Andy Williams Drive" (public
hearing before the Planning Commission with report back to the
City Council) and that notices also be sent to the Cities of
Indio, Coachella and County of Riverside.
Discussion ensued with Council Member Sniff feeling that it would
be appropriate to get a sense of the community before going
through the process with Council Member Rushworth noting that a
public hearing would serve the same purpose. Council Member
Bohnenberger advised that there probably would be time to put an
article in the newsletter between the Planning Commission hearing
and City Council meeting. Mayor Pena suggested that Avenue 50
also be posted.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. MINUTE ORDER NO. 89-142.
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Chapter 14.08
STREET NAME CHANGES
Sections:
14.08.010 Petition for initiation of street name
change.
14.08.020 Initiation of petition.
14.08.030 Application fee.
14.08.040 Manager's examination.
14.08.050 Adoption of resolution of intention.
14.08.060 Publication.
14.08.070 Posting.
14.08.080 Commission hearing.
14.08.090 Commission recommendation.
14.08.100 Council action.
14.08.110 Commission recommendation without petition
and hearing.
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14.08.010--14.08.090
14.08.010 Petition for initiation of street name
change. Any person may initiate a street name change for
any reason consistent with law, by complying with the provi-
sions of this chapter. (Ord. 10 Si(part), 1982)
14.08.020 Initiation of petition. A proposed change
of street name may be initiated by filing with the planning
commission an application in the form prescribed by the city
manager and signed by the owners of at least sixty percent
of the lineal frontage abutting the street to be affected.
(Ord. 10 51(part), 1982)
14.08.030 Application fee. The application shall be
accompanied by a fee in an amount established by resolution
of the city council, in order to defray the costs of pub-
lishing, posting and processing, as hereinafter prescribed.
(Ord. 10 Sl(part), 1982)
14.08.040 Mana er's examination. The city manager
shall examine the application and determine the sufficiency
of same as to the percentage requirement of Section 14.08-
.02:0. (Ord. 10 §1(part), 1982)
14.08.050 Adoption of resolution of intention. Upon
determination of the sufficiency of the petition, the com-
mission shall adopt a resolution of intention to change name
and. set a date for public hearing not less than thirty days
from the date of adoption of the resolution. (Ord. 10 51
(past), 1982)
14.08.060 Publication. The city manager shall provide
for at least one publication of the resolution of intention
in a newspaper of general circulation within the city at
least fifteen days prior to the hearing date. (Ord. 10 Sl
(part), 1982)
14.08.070 Posting. The city manager shall provide for
posting copies of the resolution of intention in at least
three public places along the street proposed to be affect-
ed. The posting shall be completed at least ten days prior
to the hearing date. (Ord. 10 Sl(part), 1982)
14.08.080 Commission hearing. At the time set for
hearing, or at any time to which the hearing may be contin-
ued, the commission shall hear and consider proposals to
adjust, alter or change the name(s) of the street(s) men-
tioned in the resolution, and objections to the proposals.
(Ord. 10 Sl(part), 1982)
14.08.090 Commission recommendation. At or after the
conclusion of the hearing, the commission may make any rec-
ommendation to the city council which the commission deems
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14.08.100--14.08.110
appropriate. In its deliberations the commission shall con-
sider any applicable specific plans in effect. (Ord. 10
51(part), 1982)
14.08.100 Council action. The city council may, pur-
suant to California Government Code Section 34091.1, take
such action as it deems appropriate upon the recommendation
of the commission, and failure to take action within sixty
days after submission of the commission's recommendation
shall be deemed denial of the application. (Ord. 10 51
(part), 1982)
.08.110
on
it
all" „cating. nocwirnstanaing any other parts of this code,
the commission may, for any reason it deems in the public
interest and necessity, recommend to the city council that a
street name be changed. The recommendation may be made with-
out complying with the requirements of Sections 14.08.020
through 14.08.080. The recommendation shall be in the form
of a resolution of the commission directed to the city coun-
cil. Thereafter the city council shall take such action as
it deems appropriate. (Ord. 10 §1(part), 1982)
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RESOLUTION NO. 90-1
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF
THE LA QUINTA ARTS FOUNDATION
TO RECOMMEND THE RENAMING OF A STREET IN LA QUINTA
TO "ANDY WILLIAMS DRIVE"
BE. IT RESOLVED that the. Board of Directors of La Qulnta Arts Foundation
endorses and is in support of renaming a street in La Qulnta to "Andy
Williams" Drive In recognition of the contributions that Andy Williams has
made to the City of La Qulnta and to the Coachella Valley.
ADOPTED this nineth day of January, 1990.
AYES: 16
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1
ATTEST:
,lto) hna Davis, President
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argaret. Ro ertson
EXecTw ive Director
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By �>l{ wl 1
Nanct/marks, Secretary
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MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION - CITY OF LA QUINTA
A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall
78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California
November 28, 1989
I.
II.
III
CALL TO ORDER
A. The meeting was called to
Chairman Walling. The
Commissioner Zelles.
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7:00 p.m.
order at 7:01 P.M. by
Flag Salute was led by
A. Chairman Walling requested the roll call.
Present: Commissioners Bund, Zelles, Steding,
Moran, and Chairman Walling.
B. Staff Present: Planning and Development Director
Jerry Herman and Principal Planner Stan Sawa.
HEARINGS
Chairman Walling introduced the Public Hearing
items as follows:
A. CONTINUED HEARING: Zoning Ordinance Amendment No.
89-012; a City -initiated request for revision to
the current Parking Ordinance, Municipal Code
Chapter 9.160; effective City-wide.
1. Planning Director Jerry Herman presented the
information contained in the Staff Report, a
copy of which is on file in the Planning and
Development Department.
2. Chairman Walling opened the Public Hearing.
No one wished to address the Commission at
this time.
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3. Following discussion regarding the Ordinance,
the Commission directed the Staff to review
other local cities ordinances for
compatibility. A motion was then made by
Commissioner Moran and seconded by
Commissioner Zelles to continue the Hearing on
Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 89-012 to
December 12, 1989. Unanimously adopted on a
roll call vote.
B. Tentative Tract 25290 and Change of Zone 89-050; a
request by the Williams Development Company for a
31 lot subdivision and change of zone from
R-1-12,000/PD to R-1 on a +9.5 acre site.
1. Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the
information contained in the Staff Report, a
copy of which is on file in the Planning and
Development Department.
2. Following discussion regarding the project
and the color scheme for this Tract and
Tentative Tract #24517, a motion was made by
Commissioner Steding and seconded by
Commissioner Moran to adopt Planning
Commission Resolution No. 89-069 and
Resolution No. 89-070 recommending to the
City Council approval of Change of Zone
89-050 and Tentative Tract No. 25290, subject
to conditions.
There being no further discussion a minute
motion was made by Commissioner Steding and
seconded by Commissioner Moran recommend to
the City Council approval of Tentative Tract
No. 25290 and Change of Zone No. 89-050.
Following a roll call vote it was unanimously
adopted.
Following discussion it was moved by
Commissioner Steding and seconded by
Commissioner Moran to accept the color schemes
for the units in this Tract and Tract #24517.
Unanimously adopted.
C. Specific Plan No. 89-012, Amendment #1; a request
by the A. G. Spanos Construction Company to amend
Condition #2, Item c of the Conditions of Approval
to eliminate the requirement that the easterly
access point on Miles Avenue line up with the
access point to the north.
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Commissioner Moran asked that she be excused from
participating and voting due to a conflict of
interest. Chairman Walling excused Commissioner
Moran.
1. Planning Director Jerry Herman presented the
information contained in the Staff Report, a
copy of which is on file in the Planning and
Development Department.
2. Chairman Walling opened the Public Hearing.
Tom Allen, representative for the A. G.
Spanos Construction Company presented a brief
explanation of their request and answered
questions of the Commission.
3. There being no further comment, Chairman
Walling closed the Public Hearing and opened
the discussion to the Commission. Following
a brief discussion a motion was made by
Commissioner Steding and seconded by
Commissioner Bund to adopt Planning
Commission Resolution No. 89-071 recommending
to the City Council approval of Amendment to
Condition 42, Item c of the Conditions of
Approval for Specific Plan No. 89-012.
Roll Call vote: Ayes: Commissioners Steding,
Bund, and Chairman Walling. Noes: Commissioner
Zelles. Abstaining: Commissioner Moran.
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT
No one wished to address the Commission.
V. CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Commissioner Steding and seconded by
Commissioner Moran to approve the minutes of the November
14, 1989, Planning Commission meeting with the correction
made to Condition #30, on page 3 by adding "by one single
developer" to the last sentence of the Condition.
Unanimously approved.
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Chairman Walling excused himself from participation and
voting for Business items A and B due to a conflict of
interest.
Vice Chairman Moran introduced the Business Items as
follows:
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A. Sign Approval No. 89-105; a request by North Star
California Corporation for a monument subdivision
identification sign at the southeast corner of 48th
Avenue and Washington Street.
1. Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the
information contained in the Staff Report, a
copy of which is on file in the Planning and
Development Department.
2. There being no discussion, a minute motion
was made by Commissioner Steding and seconded
by Commissioner Moran to approve Sign
Approval No. 89-105, subject to the three
conditions in the Staff Report. The motion
carried unanimously.
B. Specific Plan No. 84-004; a request of North Star
California Corporation for approval of perimeter
and interior streetscape landscaping plans for a
portion of the Pyramids project.
1. Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the
information presented in the Staff Report, a
copy of which is on file in the Planning and
Development Department.
2. Following a brief discussion, it was stated
that the plans must comply with the Master
Landscape Plan that was to be considered by
the City Council on December 5,1989. A minute
motion was by Commissioner Zelles and seconded
by Commissioner Steding subject to the Staff
conditions noted in the Analysis of the Staff
Report and subject to the Master Landscape
Plan for the Specific Plan.
Roll Call vote: Ayes: Commissioners
Steding, Bund, Zelles, and Moran. Noes:
None. Abstaining: Chairman Walling.
Chairman Walling returned and introduced the
following items:
C. Sign Approval No. 89-106; a request by Landmark 'Land
Company to request an adjustment to Section
9.212.110(C)(1) of the La Quinta Municipal Code
relating to sign location on two-story structures to
accommodate the installation of a +24 square foot
logo sign and 8 square foot company name sign.
1. Planning Director Jerry Herman presented the
information contained in the Staff Report, a
copy of which is on file in the Planning and
Development Department.
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2. Following discussion regarding the Village
Specific Plan, a minute motion was made by
Commissioner Zelles and seconded by
Commissioner Bund to approve Sign Approval No.
89-106 subject to the conditions contained in
the Staff Report. Unanimously adopted.
D. Tentative Tract No. 24890; a request of J. M.
Peters Company, Inc. for approval of architectural
plans.
1. Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the
information contained in the Staff Report, a
copy of which is on file in the Planning and
Development Department.
2. Following discussion regarding roof tile
colors, a minute motion was made by
Commissioner Zelles and seconded by
Commissioner Moran to approve the
architectural plans subject to the Staff
Report Condition #1.
E. Tentative Tract No. 23971; a request of Deane Homes
for review of proposed single family dwelling
architectural elevations and color scheme.
1. Planning Director Jerry Herman presented the
information contained in the Staff Report, a
copy of which is on file in the Planning and
Development Department.
2. There being no discussion a minute motion was
made by Commissioner Moran and seconded by
Commissioner Zelles to approve the
architectural elevation and color scheme
subject to the conditions contained in the
Staff Report. Unanimously adopted
F. Tentative Tract No. 21555; a request by the City to
review the overhead utility issue.
1. Planning Director Jerry Herman presented the
information on the background regarding the
undergrounding of the overhead utilities
issue.
2
Discussion followed regarding the original
intent as it pertained to the undergrounding
and the options now available.
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3. Following the discussion a minute motion was
made by Commissioner Steding and seconded by
Commissioner Moran to report to the City
Council that the Planning Commission's intent
in the original approval of Tract #21555 was
that the overhead utilities be underground.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Moran and seconded by
Commissioner Bund to adjourn to a regular meeting on
December 12, 1989, at 7:00 P.M., in the La Quinta City
Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California. This
meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission was
adjourned at 8:05 P.M., November 28, 1989.
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DATE:
PROJECT:
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT
LOCATION:
APPLICANT:
BACKGROUND:
STAFF REPORT
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
JANUARY 9, 1990
TENTATIVE TRACT 23913 - QUINTERRA
PARKLAND FEE -IN -LIEU PROPOSAL
NORTHEAST CORNER OF MILES AVENUE AND ADAMS
STREET
WALDON FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Tentative Tract Map 23913 received approval from the Planning
Commission on October 25, 1988, and City Council on November
15, 1988.
Condition #7 required the Applicant to submit a proposal for
parkland fee -in -lieu or a combination thereof to be considered
by the Planning Commission and City Council.
ANALYSIS:
A parkland evaluation was done for this area. This property
did not appear to provide a suitable location for parkland.
The property northwest of this tract was identified as
providing the best location for parkland.
Therefore, the Applicant proposes to pay fee -in -lieu rather
than dedicate parkland. The City Ordinance, based upon the
number of lots (116) requires 1.05 acres of parkland. The
Applicant proposes to pay an amount of $52,500 in lieu fee (see
Attachment #1).
RECOMMENDATION:
By minute motion recommend to the City Council that fee -in -lieu
in the amount of $52,500 should be accepted rather than
parkland for Tract Map 23913.
Attachments:
1. Parkland Dedication Formula and Data sheet
BJ/STAFFRPT.031 - 1 -
> — PARKLAND DEDICATION FORMULA
AND DATA SHEET
Date December 11, 1989
Owner's Name Waldon Financial Corporation
Parcel/Tract Map No. 23913
Assessor's Parcel No. 613-421-004 & 006
No. Lots/Units Proposed 116 Type Dwelling Units Single Family
Household Size (see Planning & Development Dept.) 3.01
Average Appraised Current Market
Value of Undeveloped Land (AAMV) $1,675,000
Land Acreage (Gross) 33.5
FORMULA FOR DEDICATION
No. Dwelling Household _
Units X Size
116 ;{ 3.®11
Market Value/Acre (MV/AC) $50,000
1,000 Acres To Be
Persons X 3 = Dedicated
= 1.05
Acres To Be Dedicated For Public Parkland NA
Acreage To Be Charged For In -Lieu Fees
Total Acres
IN -LIEU FEE CALCULATIONS
Park
Acres X MV/AC
1_05 X $50,000
Total In -Lieu Fee
Planning & Development Director Approval
1.05
1.05
o $52,500
Fee is due prior to recordation of Tract Map. Checks should be made
payable to City of La Quinta. Staple check to form and return to:
City of La Quinta, 78-105 Calle Estado, P. 0. Box 1504, La Quinta,
CA 92253.
BJ/FORM.004