PCRES 1998-011RESOLUTION 98-011
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 98-619
(COMPATIBILITY REVIEW) TO ALLOW
CONSTRUCTION OF SIX PROTOTYPE SINGLE
FAMILY HOUSES RANGING IN SIZE FROM 2,180
SQUARE FEET TO 2,610 SQUARE FEET FOR THE
REMAINING SINGLE FAMILY LOTS IN TRACT
#25389 (LA QUINTA FAIRWAYS)
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 98-619
APPLICANT: RJT DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 10`" day of March, 1998, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider
prototype housing units for the remaining undeveloped portions of Tract #25389,
located to the north of Calle Tampico, and west of Park Avenue within the La Quinta
Fairways development, more particularly described as:
Portions of Section N1 /2 NE 1 /4 Section 6, T6S, R7E,
S.B.B.M. (Tract #25389) in the City of La Quinta, County
of Riverside, State of California
WHEREAS, said Site Development Permit 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 83-001
(Duna La Quinta 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 for Site
Development Permit 98-619 as required under Section 9.60.300 (Compatibility
Review) of the Zoning Code:
A. A two-story house shall not be constructed adjacent to, or abutting, a lot line
of an existing single -story home constructed in a prior phase of the same
subdivision unless proof can be provided showing that a two-story unit was
proposed for the lot by the prior builder.
One story houses are being proposed by RJT Development which can be built
on any lot within Tract #25389 according to the provisions of SP 83-001 and
the requirements of the Zoning Code.
RESOPCSDP619RJT-22, CONDSDP619-22
Planning Commission Resolution 98-011
Site Development Permit 98-619
March 10, 1998
B. If lot fencing has been provided in the subdivision, the new developer shall
provide the same, or better, type of fencing for the new dwelling, as
determined by the Planning Commission, including any perimeter subdivision
fencing.
New cement plaster on masonry walls is proposed by applicant for the front
and side yard areas to match existing houses. Perimeter tract fencing was
installed by the prior developers along Avenue 50, Park Avenue, Calle
Tampico, Calle Rondo and Avenida Ultimo.
C. Proposed single-family dwellings shall be compatible to existing dwellings in the
project or to dwellings which are approved for construction as shown on the
plans and materials board, unless otherwise approved by the Planning
Commission with respect to the following design elements: (a.) architectural
material such as roof material, window treatment and garage door style; (b.)
colors; (c.) roof lines; and (d.) lot area.
The applicant's plans propose an architectural style which includes concrete
tile roofing (S-shaped tile) and exterior cement plaster surfaces with desert
color tones. Windows are embellished with stucco surrounds and roof fascias
are also stuccoed to match existing homes. To accentuate the street views of
the houses, roof lines are varied by using hip and gable designs elements. 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.
Garage parking will be provided for each house as required. The proposed
houses are consistent in design with the existing houses built by previous
developers.
The single family lots, averaging 7,800 square feet, were established by the
City Council's approval of TTM 25389 in 1990. No lot changes are proposed
by the applicant.
D. At least one specimen tree (i.e., minimum 24" box size and minimum 10' tall,
measured from top of box) shall be provided in the front yard, or street side
yard.
The front yard of each house will have a minimum of one box tree and one 15-
gallon tree for interior lots and additional trees on corner lots: Additionally,
shrubs and lawn will be used to accent the proposed trees. A diverse plant
palette is proposed. The plant material is compatible with existing landscaping
as designed.
E. The single-family dwelling units proposed within a partially developed
subdivision, shall not deviate by more than ten percent from the square footage
of the original units by the original developer which have either been approved
or constructed.
RESOPCSDP619RJT-22, CONDSDP619-22
Planning Commission Resolution 98-011
Site Development Permit 98-619
March 10, 1998
The existing houses range in size from 1,999 square feet to 3,017 square feet
which permits a size deviation within this project of 1,800 square feet to
2,716 square feet. The proposed houses are between 2,180 square feet and
2,610 square feet and comply with the 10 percent deviation requirement. The
development of the project, as conditioned, will be compatible with the
surrounding area.
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;
2. That it does approve Site Development Permit 98-619 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 Planning Commission, held on the 10'h day of March, 1998, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Abels, Gardner, Kirk, Seaton, Tyler, Woodard and
Chairman Butler.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
RI BUTLER, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
1Y HRMAN, Community Development Director
of La Quinta, California
RESOPCSDP619RJT-22,CONDSDP619-22
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 98-011
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 98-619 (COMPATIBILITY REVIEW)
RJT DEVELOPMENT (LA QUINTA FAIRWAYS)
MARCH 10, 1998
CONDITIONS:
1. Pedestrian gates leading into the side and back yards shall be wrought iron or
tubular metal and painted to match the exterior house colors or approved HOA
colors.
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 planted. 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.
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Resolution 98-011
Site Development Permit 98-619
March 10, 1998
6. All requirements of Tentative Tract Map 25389, SP 83-001 and the RM Zone
District shall be met during building permit plan check approval. The minimum
rear yard building setback for this project is 15-feet. Front yard setbacks shall
be varied from 20-feet to 25-feet to create additional interest in the
streetscape as required by Section 9.30.050 of the Zoning Code.
7. This site development permit shall expire on March 10, 1999, unless extended
pursuant Section 9.200.080 of the Zoning Code.
8. 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 all homes.
10. Private yard walls shall be constructed using masonry blocks and be finished
with stucco. Rear yard walls shall be stepped down when adjacent to golf
course fairways.
11. Two car garages shall have a minimum interior dimension of 20' in width by
20' in depth.
12. Street mailboxes shall be shared between two or more houses. The mailboxes
shall be set in cement plaster stucco enclosures matching existing mailboxes
within the La Quinta Fairways development.
13. Property owner/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. The City of La Quinta shall have the right to
select its defense counsel at its sole discretion.
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