PCRES 1997-038PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 97- 038
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 97-609,
TO ALLOW A 1,831 SQUARE -FOOT SINGLE FAMILY
HOUSE ON LOT 182 OF TR 23269
CASE NO: SDP 97-609
APPLICANT: MR. MARVIN JOHNSON
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 24th day of June, 1997, consider a Site Development Permit application
for a 1,831 square -foot single-family home within TR 23269 on the south side of Fred
Waring Drive, east of Adams Street, more particularly described as:
LOT 182 OF TRACT 23269
WHEREAS, said Site Development Permit application 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
Department has determined that the proposal is exempt under CEQA Guidelines
Section 15303(a); and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, upon considering all testimony and
arguments, if any, of all interested persons wanting to be heard, did make the
following mandatory findings to justify approval of said Site Development Permit:
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1. The proposed Site Development Permit is consistent with the La Quinta General
Plan, as it proposes a single family home in an established residential tract
zoned and General Plan -designated for Low Density Residential development.
2. The proposed Site Development Permit is consistent with the La Quinta Zoning
Code, as it proposes a single family home in an established residential tract
zoned for RL (Low Density Residential) development.
3. The proposed Site Development Permit is exempt from the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), under Guidelines Section
15303(a), new construction of small structures.
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4. The architectural design aspects of the proposed Site Development Permit will
be compatible with and not detrimental to surrounding development in the La
Quinta Vistas tract, and with the overall design quality prevalent in the City.
5. The site design aspects of the proposed Site Development Permit will be
compatible with and not detrimental to surrounding development in the La
Quinta Vistas tract, and with the overall design quality prevalent in the City.
6. The project landscaping for the proposed Site Development Permit has been
designed to unify and enhance visual continuity of the proposed home with the
surrounding development.
1. The proposed Site Development Permit has been determined to be in
compliance with Section 9.60.300.1, when considering the proposed plans in
combination with approval conditions to be attached.
2. The architectural and other design elements of the proposed unit will be
compatible with and not detrimental to other existing homes in the overall
tract. The proposal is compatible in size with existing proximate La Quinta
Vistas dwellings as proposed at 1,831 square feet. Existing proximate homes
range from 1,818 to 2,467 square feet; the originally approved units for Tract
23269 range from 1,609 to 2,405 square feet. As a result, this home will not
deviate by more than 10% from those unit sizes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the
City of La Quinta, California, as follows:
That the above recitations are true and constitute the findings of the Planning
Commission in this case;
2. That it does hereby approve Site Development Permit 97-609 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 this the 24th day of June, 1997, by the
following vote, to wit:
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AYES: COMMISSIONERS BUTLER, GARDNER, SEATON, TYLER, WOODARD, AND
CHAIRMAN ABELS.
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: COMMISSIONER NEWKIRK.
ABSTAIN: NONE.
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ATTEST:
JEP(RY/HERfj�1'AN, Community Development Director
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
EXHIBIT 1 - Planning Commission Resolution 97- 038
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 97-609
MR. MARVIN JOHNSON
JUNE 24, 1997
* Revised/added by Planning Commission
1 . All revisions required by these conditions shall be incorporated at plan check,
and shall be verified by the Community Development Department prior to
building permit issuance or final occupancy release, as appropriate.
2. All outstanding requirements of Tract Map 23269 and the RL Zone District shall
be met during building permit plan check approval.
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3. All structures shall maintain a minimum of 20 feet from the front property line
along Villeta Drive. The garage as proposed with a metal roll -up door may also
be so located. If the garage is constructed with a pivot style garage door, then
the garage itself shall maintain the 25 foot setback as shown on Exhibit A.
4. Block walls shall be constructed for this house, as indicated on Exhibit A, prior
to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. The new walls shall be
constructed so as to match the previously built block wall along the south
property line of the house.
5. A revised landscape/irrigation plan shall be submitted to the Community
Development Department for review. The plans will require Coachella Valley
Water District and Riverside County Agriculture Commissioner approval before
they will be considered final, and shall include the following:
A. Front or street side yard landscaping shall include one 24"-box specimen
tree, to be a minimum of 10 feet in height as measured from top of box.
Types and quantities of shade trees, shrubs and all other landscape
elements shall be shown on the plans.
B. All applicable provisions of Chapter 8.13 (Water Efficient Landscaping
and Irrigationl shall be met. The property owner shall continuously
maintain all landscaping in a healthy and viable condition.
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C. All lawn areas shown on Exhibit A 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 and irrigation improvements shall be installed and verified
prior to release of any final occupancy for the house.
6. Ground mounted equipment (air-conditioning condensers, etc.) shall be located
in side and rear yard areas behind screen walls or landscaping. All equipment
shall maintain minimum setback distances as specified in the Zoning Code.
7. Location and design of any patio covers/decking, and/or pool/spa, shall be in
accordance with the provisions of Zoning Code Section 9.60.040 and
9,60.070, respectively.
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8.* All four elevations shall incorporate roof eaves, which shall match those as
shown on Exhibits C and C-1 .
9. Stuccoed pop -outs shall be provided around all windows where space is
available, subject to final approval by the Community Development Director.
10. A multi -pane style window shall be incorporated with the third bedroom/den
on the north elevation of the house, with stuccoed pop -out treatment as
required by Condition 9.
11. Any pedestrian gates leading into side and/or back yards shall be similar in
design and material to the existing single family homes in the area, and shall
be constructed in accordance with Section 9.60.030 of the Zoning Code.
12. Colors used in the construction of the house shall be of light earth tones,
consistent with those of the surrounding area units. Samples of colors and
materials to be used shall be submitted for review during the plan check
process and shall be approved prior to permit issuance.
13. The Community Development Director may approve minor design deviations
provided the architectural integrity of the proposal remains intact. The
Community Development Department shall approve any architectural revisions
prior to building permit issuance.
14.* The existing driveway approach shall be replaced with full curb, gutter and
sidewalk prior to any final occupancy release. Developer shall obtain any
necessary encroachment or other permit to accomplish this work.
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15.* The A/C condenser location as shown on Exhibit B (floor plan) shall be shown
on Exhibit A (site plan) in the reversed location, at the southwesterly
intersection of the exterior garage and house walls.
16.* Three additional trees, a minimum of 15-gallon size, shall be provided along the
Estelo Court street side yard area, between the proposed 64-foot section of
wall and sidewalk. The trees shall be located 20-25 feet on -center, so as to be
evenly spaced along the wall.
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