PCRES 1997-030PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 97-030
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVAL OF SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 97-602
TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE FAMILY
HOUSES THAT RANGE IN SIZE FROM 2,201 TO
3,304 SQUARE FEET FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
28410
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 97-602
APPLICANT: MC COMIC CONSOLIDATED, INC.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 8"' and 22nd days of April, and 131h day of May, 1997, hold duly noticed
Public Hearings to consider prototype housing units for Tentative Tract Map 28410,
a 67 single family and other common lots, located 560-feet south of PGA Boulevard
generally along Cedar Crest, Riviera, Medinah, Merion, Interlachen and Colonial, more
particularly described as:
Portions of Section 21, T6S, R7E, S.B.B.M. (APN: 761-
481-017, 018, 026 and 027, and 761-491-015) in the City
of La Quinta, County of Riverside, State of California
WHEREAS, said Tentative Map has complied with the requirements of
"The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" as
amended (Resolution 83-63), in that the Community Development Director has
determined that the original Environmental Impact Report for Specific Plan 83-002
(PGA West Specific Plan) approved by the City Council in 1984, and as amended, is
still valid and binding on this development request. Therefore, no additional
environmental review is warranted; and,
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons wanting to be heard, said
Planning Commission did make the following Mandatory Findings of approval to justify
a recommendation for approval of said Site Development Permit 97-602:
A. The proposed houses are consistent with PGA West Specific Plan and Zoning
Code.
The project is within the PGA West Resort, a master planned development of
5,000 single family houses. The site is designated Specific Plan Residential
(SPR) under SP 83-002 (Amendment #3) which permit single family
developments (i.e., attached or detached housing units). All plans for future
single family homes shall be consistent with the provisions of the Specific Plan
and Zoning Code in effect at the time building permits are acquired. The
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development of the project, as Conditioned, will be compatible with the
surrounding area because only one-story houses are being proposed and design
characteristics match other PGA West housing units.
B. The architectural design of the houses is consistent with other projects in the
vicinity.
Mediterranean style houses are proposed. The one-story houses, which range
in size from 2,201 to over 3,000 square feet, are compatible with adjacent
houses because the exterior materials to be used are stucco with concrete tile
roofing. Desert colors and different building facades for each prototype
housing unit create a diverse streetscape. Garage parking will be provided for
each house as required. Conditions are recommended to ensure the houses are
built to current Code standards when constructed.
C. The site design of each house shall be compatible with surrounding areas and
include prevalent site features.
The houses are plotted so that the front yard of the house is generally 20-feet
from the front property line with the backyards facing onto the golf course
fairways with the exception of Lot 55.
D. The site landscaping will complement the proposed buildings and create a
unifying influence for the community.
Each house will have front yard landscaping which will include trees, shrubs
and groundcover with on -site irrigation. The landscaping improvements will
be similar to adjacent attached and detached single family houses and be semi -
mature when installed. The location and design of the privacy walls shall be
consistent with other houses in the area (i.e., masonry with stucco finish). The
proposed plant materials are acceptable for this climate zone and complement
other residential developments in the area.
WHEREAS, in the review of this Site Development Permit, the Planning
Commission has considered, the effect of the contemplated action on housing needs
of the region for purposes of balancing those needs against the public service needs
of the residents of the City of La Quinta and its environs with available fiscal and
environmental resources;
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 constitute the findings of the Planning
Commission in this case;
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2. That it does recommend approval to the City Council of Site Development
Permit 97-602 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 City Planning Commission, held on the 13`h day of May, 1997, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Butler, Seaton, Tyler, and Chairman Abels.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Commissioners Gardner, Newkirk, Woodard.
ABSTAIN: None.
CQUABELS, Chairman
� ty of a Quinta, California
ATTEST:
HERNIAN, Community Development Director
La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 97-030
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 97-602
MC COMIC CONSOLIDATED, INC.
MAY 13, 1997
1. Pedestrian gates leading into the side and back yards shall be wrought iron or
tubular metal.
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 of ten shrubs (i.e., 5-gallon or larger) and two trees (i.e.,
one 15-gallon with 1" 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.
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 with lodge poles to prevent wind damage. All
shrubs and trees shall be watered with bubblers or emitters. Landscape
improvements for each house 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.
6. All requirements of Tentative Tract Map 28410, SP 83-002 and the RL Zone
District shall be met during building permit plan check approval. This site
development permit shall run concurrently with Tentative Tract Map 28410
processed under Title 13 of the Municipal Code'
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7. 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.
8. Roll -up, sectional metal garage doors shall be installed for all homes.
9. Permanent subdivision signing, if desired, 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.
10. Private yard walls shall be constructed using masonry blocks (or wood) and be
finished with stucco.
11. Plaster surrounds shall be added to all windows on the side building elevations
for all houses in Tentative Tract Map 28410, subject to approval of the
Community Development Department.
12. Developer agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City of La Quinta
in the event of any legal claim or litigation arising out of the City's approval of
this project.
13. All four bedroom houses shall have three car garages as required by Chapter
9.150 of the Municipal Code.
14. Prior to building permit issuance, the developer shall pay school mitigation fees
to the appropriate school district based on the State imposed fee in effect at
that time. The school facilities fee shall be established by Resolution (i.e.,
State of California School Facilities Financing Act).
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