PCRES 1990-001PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 90-001
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: Commissioners Steding, Moran, Zelles,
Chairman Walling
NOES:
ABSENT: Commissioner Bund
ABSTAIN: w
JOHN,MXLLING, Chairmin
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ATTEST:
4CiE dHERLON, Pla`ng Director
of La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 90-001
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED
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 Schoo- Jistrict
- 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. A registered civil
engineer shall exercise sufficient engineering control
during grading and construction to insure compliance with
the plans, specifications and codes within his purview.
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
12. The Applicant shall comply with the following requirements
of the City Fire Marshal:
a. 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."
b. 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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