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PCRES 1997-010RESOLUTION 97-010 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING CERTIFICATION OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 96-331 PREPARED FOR VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 28458, AND SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 96-594 CASE NO.: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 96-331 E Z OKIE WHEREAS, the Planning Commission for the City of La Quinta, California, did on the 10" day of December, 1996, and the 14th day Of January, 1997, and the 11th day of February, 1997, hold duly noticed Public Hearings to consider the proposed Vesting Tentative Tract Map 28458, and Site Development Permit 96-594 for E Z OKIE; and, WHEREAS, said Vesting Tentative Tract Map, and Site Development Permit requests have complied with the requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" (as amended) (Resolution 83-68 adopted by the La Quinta City Council) in that the Community Development Department has prepared Initial Study EA 96-331; and, WHEREAS, the Community Development Director has determined that said requests will not have a significant adverse effect on the environment and that a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impact should be filed; and, WHEREAS, 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, findings, and reasons to justify recommending certification of said Environmental Assessment: 1 . The proposed Vesting Tentative Tract Map and Site Development Permit will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of the community, either directly or indirectly, because of the design of the project which has been reviewed for health and safety issues, for which none have been identified. 2. The proposed Vesting Tentative Tract Map and Site Development Permit will not have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially Pipc Res 97-0I O.wpd reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife population to drop below self sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant 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, according to the findings of the Environmental Assessment, the biological study, air quality study, noise study, and cultural resources study prepared for the project. 3. The proposed Vesting Tentative Tract Map and Site Development Permit do not have the potential to achieve short-term environmental goals, to the disadvantage of long-term environmental goals, according to the findings of the Environmental Assessment and special studies prepared for the project. 4. The proposed Vesting Tentative Tract Map and Site Development Permit will not result in impacts which are individually limited or cumulatively considerable, according to the findings of the Environmental Assessment and special studies prepared for the project. 5. The design of the proposed subdivision and development are consistent with the Low Density Residential Zoning District development standards and the Subdivision Ordinance requirements, in that the proposed lots meet the minimum size, and the proposed units will not exceed the maximum height and will meet the minimum yard setback requirements. 6. The design of the proposed project is compatible with the goals and policies of the Low Density Residential Land Use Designation as described in the La Quinta General Plan, in that the project density is 3.5 dwelling units per acre which falls within the allowable range of 2 to 4 dwelling units per acre for this land use category. 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 for this Environmental Assessment. 2. That it does hereby recommend to the City Council certification of Environmental Assessment 96-331 for the reasons set forth in this resolution and as stated in the Environmental Assessment Checklist and Addendum, labeled "Exhibit A," on file in the Community Development Department. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission, held on this 11 day of February, 1997, by the following vote, to wit: P9pc Res 97-0I O.wpd Planning Commission Resolution 97-010 AYES: Commissioners Butler, Gardner, Newkirk, Seaton, Tyler, Woodard and Chairman Abels. NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None JACQTES ABELS, Chairman City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: JERRY H�RMAN, Community Development Director Ci�y of La Quinta, California CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 96-594 (VTTM 28458) EZ OKIE FEBRUARY I I. 1997 CONDITIONS: Pedestrian gates leading into the side and back yards shall be wrought iron or tubular metal. Pedestrian gates shall not exceed 48 inch widths unless located in a sideyard of 12'-0" wide or larger (Section 9.160.030 (D2)). 2. The landscape/irrigation plans shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for review. The plans will require Community Development Department, Coachella Valley Water District, and the Riverside County Agriculture Commissioner approval before they will be considered final. The plans shall include the following: (A) front yard landscaping shall include lawn and a minimum often shrubs (i.e., 5-gallon or larger) and two trees (i.e., 2 trees @ 15-gallon with l" diameter trunks and one 24" box tree with a 1.75" diameter trunk) for interior lots and five trees (4 trees @ 15-gallon minimum with one 24" box tree) for corner lots; and (B) landscaping or fencing shall screen all ground mounted mechanical equipment (i.e., A/C condensing units, pool equipment, etc.). All provisions of Chapter 8.13 (Water Efficient Landscaping and Irrigation) shall be met. The developer and subsequent property owner shall continuously maintain all landscaping in a healthy and viable condition. Lawn areas for front yards shall be either Hybrid Bermuda (Summer) or Hybrid Bermuda/Rye (Winter) depending upon the season when it is installed. All trees shall be double staked to prevent wind damage. All shrubs and trees shall be watered with bubblers or emitters. Landscape improvements shall be installed before final occupancy of the house. 4. Ground mounted equipment (air-conditioning condensers, etc.) shall be located in side and/or rear yard areas behind screen walls or landscaping. All equipment shall be a minimum distance of five -feet from any property line. 5. The concrete driveways shall include expansion joints and a broom finish (or better) texture. The driveways shall be at least the width of the garage opening and be located to permit backing out into the abutting local public streets. 6. All requirements of Vesting Tentative Tract Map 28458, Environmental Assessment 96-331, and the RL Zone District shall be met during building permit plan check approval. Only one-story houses (22 feet or less in height) shall be constructed within 150-feet of the right-of-way of Fred Waring Drive or adjacent to the side or rear of any existing single family houses as required by Chapters 9.50 and 9.60 of the Zoning Code. COND594c-final A Minor Use Permit shall be required for temporary model complexes (sales offices) including signs/flags per Section 9.60.250 of the Zoning Code. 9. Roll -up, sectional metal garage doors shall be installed for this project. 10. Front yard building setbacks shall be varied to enhance the streetscape appearance of the development. No more than 75% of the houses, per Tract Phase, shall have 20-foot setbacks from the front property line. The balance of the homes shall have setbacks between 20' and 25'. 11. This site development permit shall run concurrently with the land division application processed under Title 13 of the Municipal Code. 12. Permanent signing for the Tract shall be approved by the Planning Commission prior to issuance of a building permit for said structure(s) pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 9.160 of the Zoning Ordinance. 13. A minimum six-foot high decorative masonry wall measuring minimum six -inches in thickness shall be constructed around the perimeter boundaries of the project prior to any occupancy releases as required by the acoustic study for the project. The perimeter walls facing an arterial street shall include features such as offsets (i.e., jogs) and pilasters, and be topped off with a masonry cap pursuant to the exhibits on file with the Community Development Department. The design height of the wall along Fred Waring Drive shall conform with the acoustic study prepared for the project. 14. The sideyard building elevations on Plans 3A, 4A and 5A shall include clipped gable ends (with concrete tiles) to enhance the architectural styling of the houses. The architectural plans shall be modified prior to building permit issuance. 15. Plaster surrounds shall be added to all windows on the side building elevations for all houses in the Tract. 16. Roof attic vents mounted on the gable ends of the prototype houses shall include plastered surrounds.