PCRES 1997-014PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 97-014
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ANNOUNCING
FINDINGS AND APPROVING SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
97-601 FOR A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE.
CASE NO.: SDP 97-601
MR. & MRS. ROY TWEEDIE
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 Mr. & Mrs. Roy Tweedie for compatibility review of plans for a single
family residential unit on Via Montana in Lake La Quinta, more particularly described
as:
LOT 273, 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 QQde 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
3,200 square foot size falls within the size range of the existing residences.
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2. Finding#2 - Demon Consistency
The residence is 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 97-601, 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.
ATTEST:
t
]LIT ABELS, Chairman
of La Quinta, California
HER IN, Community Development Director
La Q�inta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 97-014
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 97-601
MR. & MRS. ROY TWEEDIE
FEBRUARY 25, 1997
GENERAL:
1. Approval of this Site Development Permit is for architectural plan approval of
a 3,200± square foot single family residence on lot 273, Tract 26152, as
noted on plans in the Community Development Department, unless amended
herein.
2. All requirements of Tentative Tract 26152 and the RL Zone District shall be
met during plan check process.
3. 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. All trees shall be a minimum 24-
inch box size with 2-1/2" caliper, 18" above base of tree.
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.
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