PCRES 1997-013PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 97-013
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ANNOUNCING
FINDINGS AND APPROVING SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
97-600 FOR SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES.
CASE NO.: SDP 97-600
CANADY & COMPANY
_ WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 25th day of February, 1997, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider
the request of Canady & Company for compatibility review of plans for family
residential units, more particularly described as:
TRACT 26152
WHEREAS, said Site Development Permit request has complied with the
requirements of the "Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of
1970" (as amended), in that the Community Development Director has determined
that this Site Development Permit is categorically exempted pursuant to Section
15303; Class 3 of the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental
Quality Act;
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, findings, and reasons to justify the
recommendation for approval of said Site Development Permit.
1. Finding #1 - General Plan/Zoning Code Consistency
This site is designated Low Density Residential (2-4 dwellings per acre) by the
General Plan. The Zoning Code designates it as RL (Low Density Residential)
with a minimum lot size requirement of 7,200 square feet, which this lot
exceeds. The proposed residence complies with the required 20 foot front, 5
foot side and 20 foot rear setbacks, as well as with other applicable
development requirements within the Zoning Code.
This residence complies with the compatibility requirements for size in that its
range of sizes falls within the size range of the existing residences.
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2. Finding #2 - Design Consistency
The residences are designed in a Mediterranean style, similar to the existing
homes. The Homeowners Association has approved the design, indicating
concurrence with the design. The residence is laid out to take advantage of the
views of the lake and comply with setback requirements. The landscape
design is similar to others in the project, and provides large trees in the front
yard.
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 approve Site Development Permit 97-600, with the
conditions attached hereto.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta Planning Commission held on this 25th day of February 1997, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Butler, Gardner, Newkirk, Tyler, Woodard and Chairman
Abels.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Commissioner Seaton.
ABSTAIN: None.
tS ABELS, Chairman
La Quinta. California
ATTEST:
JERRY HERMAN, Community Development Director
City,o�f La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 97-013
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 97-600
FEBRUARY 25, 1997
GENERAL CONDITIQNS OF APPROVAL
1. Approval of this Site Development Permit is for architectural approval of the
following five unit plans:
Montecito - 2013 sq. ft.
Courtyard #1 - 2377 sq. ft.
Malibu - 2574 sq. ft. (with optional guest room - 2924 sq. ft.)
Cambria - 2591 sq. ft.
La Jolla - 2598 sq. ft. (with optional guest room - 2908 sq. ft).
Minor changes may be approved by the Community Development Department
pursuant to Municipal Code Requirements. Plans are on file in the Community
Development Department and are approved as shown unless amended herein.
2. All requirements of Tract 26152 and the RL Zone shall be met during plan
check process.
3. Lawn areas for front yards shall either be Hybrid Bermuda (summer) or Hybrid
Bermuda and Rye (winter) depending on the season when it is installed. All
trees shall be double staked to prevent wind damage. All trees and shrubs shall
be emitter or bubbler irrigated. Front yard landscape improvements shall be
installed before final occupancy of the residence. All trees shall be 24-inch box
with 2-1 /2-inch caliper 18-inch above base of tree.
Not withstanding the above, up to a maximum 20% of the units may have the
detached guest house and garage flush.
4. Ground mounted equipment (air-conditioning condensers, pool equipment, etc.)
shall be located in side and rear yard areas behind screen walls or landscaping.
All equipment shall be a minimum distance of five feet from the property line.
5. All garage spaces shall have a clear inside length of 20 feet. All units
constructed with a detached guest/bedroom shall be provided with a three car
garage with a clear inside width of 30 feet.
6. Final landscaping and irrigation plans for all lots and common areas shall be
approved by Community Development Department prior to installation.
Riverside County Agricultural Department and Coachella Valley Water District
approval shall be submitted to the Community Development Department prior
to Department approval.
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7. The detached guest/bedroom shall be set back or popped out three to five feet
from the face of the garage when provided to create a varied streetscape.
Minimum required setbacks shall be complied with. Notwithstanding above.
8. Any lots with a detached guest room shall comply with Section 9.60.100, of
the Zoning Code requiring recordation of a deed restriction to prohibit renting
of the guest room
or house.
9. All residences with a detached guest unit shall be provided with additional
architectural treatment to the facade to increase the streetscape appeal to the
satisfaction of the Director of Community Development.
10. Unused driveway curb cuts shall be removed and replaced with concrete curb
prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy.
11. ON Lot 112 the setback between the detached guest room and residence, the
setback shall be reduced from 13 feet to 8 feet.
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