PC Resolution 1988-020PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 88-020
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
GRANTING APPROVAL OF A TENTATIVE PARCEL
MAP TO ALLOW THE CREATION OF ONE PARCEL
FROM A 10.1-ACRE SITE.
CASE NO. TPM 23749 - LANDMARK LAND COMPANY
WHEREAS, the Planning Director has deferred his
review authority to approve, conditionally approve, or deny the
proposed Tentative Parcel Map to the Planning Commission for
action; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La
Quinta, California, did, on the 23nd day of August, 1988, hold
a duly -noticed Public Hearing to consider the request of
Landmark Land Company to subdivide a portion of a 10.1-acre
site into one parcel, generally located along the west side of
Avenida Obregon 400+ feet north of Calle Mazatlan, more
particularly described as:
A portion of the east half of the
southwest quarter of Section 36,
Township 5 south, Range 6 east, SBBM;
and,
WHEREAS, said Tentative Parcel 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 Parcel Map 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 Planning
Commission did find the following facts and reasons to justify
the approval of the Tentative Parcel Map:
1. That Tentative Parcel Map No. 23749, as conditionally
approved, is consistent with the goals, policies and
intent of the La Quinta General Plan, the standards of
the Municipal Land Division Ordinance and revised
Specific Plan No. 121-E.
2. That the subject site, as conditioned, is physically
suitable for the proposed land division.
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3. That the design of Tentative Parcel Map No. 23749 will
not 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.
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 of
Environmental Assessment No. 88-095 relative to the
environmental concerns of this Tentative Parcel Map, and
that a Negative Declaration is filed for this application;
3. That it does hereby approve the above -described Tentative
Parcel Map No. 23749 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 23rd day of
August, 1988, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioner Moran, Steding, Walling, Zelles
NOES:
ABSENT: Commissioner Bund
ABSTAIN:
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 88-020
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - PROPOSED
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 23749
AUGUST 23, 1988
GENERAL
1. Tentative Parcel Map No. 23749 shall comply with the
approved Exhibit "A", 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.
2. This Tentative Parcel Map approval shall expire two years
after the original date of approval by the La Quinta
Planning Commission, unless approved for extension
pursuant to the City of La Quinta Land Division Ordinance.
STREETS, DRAINAGE, AND GRADING
3. All offers of dedication and conveyances shall be
submitted and recorded as directed by the City Engineer.
4. Easements, when required for drainage facilities,
utilities, etc., shall be shown on the Final Map if
within the land division boundary. Said easements shall
be submitted and recorded as directed by the City
Engineer.
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - PROPOSED
PLOT PLAN NO. 88-393
AUGUST 23, 1988
GENERAL
1. Development of Plot Plan No. 88-393 shall conform to the
approved Exhibits "A", "B", and "C" as contained in the
project file for Plot Plan 88-393. In the event of
conflicts between the approved Exhibits and the approval
conditions, the conditions shall take precedence.
2. Plot Plan No. 88-393 shall expire one (1) year from its
effective date. This approval shall not become effective
unless and until Change of Zone No. 88-031 and Specific
Plan No. 121-E, Amended No. 1, are approved and become
effective.
3. This approval shall be used prior to expiration,
otherwise it shall become null and void and of no effect
whatsoever. The term "use" shall mean the beginning of
substantial construction of the facilities described,
which construction must thereafter be diligently pursued
to completion.
4. Plot Plan No. 88-393 shall comply with the Conditions of
Approval for revised Specific Plan No. 121-E; Specific
Plan No. 121-E, Amended No. 1; and Tentative Parcel Map
No. 23749; where said conditions apply.
5. A grading plan shall be prepared by a registered civil
engineer, and submitted to the Public Works Department
for review and approval by the City Engineer.
STREETS, CIRCULATION AND PARKING
6. Avenida Obregon shall be improved to a minimum 24-foot
pavement width along the project frontage, including
landscape improvement requirements between the property
line and edge of pavement along Obregon. This
requirement shall also apply to the "not a part" portion
which bisects the site.
7. The following modifications shall be made to the parking
layout:
a. Two-way access shall be provided between the row
parking stall areas and the southerly parking area
landscaping. Appropriate directional signage shall
be provided; these items shall be subject to
approval by the Planning and Development Department
prior to any grading permit issuance.
b. All parking stall dimensions shall be shown to be
in compliance with Chapter 9.160, Off -Street
Parking, of the La Quinta Municipal Code.
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PUBLIC SERVICES
8. Plot Plan No. 88-393 shall comply with the requirements
of the City Fire Marshal's letter dated July 13, 1988,
prior to issuance of any building permits.
LANDSCAPING
9. The Applicant shall submit a revised landscape plan for
review and approval by the Planning and Development
Department showing the following:
a. The north property line of the maintenance facility
shall be developed with 15-gallon dododnaea
oleander, or similar plant material, a minimum of
six feet in height at time of installation, in
order to effectively screen the north property
line. Spacing shall be three feet on centers, as
provided for on Exhibit "A".
b. Broad -leaf canopy shade trees (minimum 24-inch box
size, spaced 25 to 30 feet on centers) shall be
provided for each row of parking stalls, and shall
be consistently spaced along the rows.
C. The easterly planted area and wall along Avenida
Obregon at the employee parking lot shall show a
minimum six -foot -wide wall opening, with a pathway
from the parking area proper to Avenida Obregon. A
standard crosswalk shall be striped across Obregon
from this point, subject to standards fo the City
Engineer. Location of the wall opening shall
generally be as shown on Exhibit 1, attached as
part of these conditions.
MISCELLANEOUS
10. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or final
inspection, the Applicant shall present evidence of
recordation of Lot Line Adjustment No. 88-043, as
approved by the City.
11. Building -mounted security lights and all other security
lighting shall be shielded so as to prevent direct glare
onto other adjacent properties.
12. The access gates noted on Exhibit "A" shall be compatible
in color to the block wall color along Obregon. Color of
the wall and gates shall be compatible with other
hotel -related uses in the area.
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