PCRES 1998-017RESOLUTION 98- 017.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 98-621
(COMPATIBILITY REVIEW) TO ALLOW
CONSTRUCTION OF SIX PROTOTYPE SINGLE
FAMILY HOUSE PLANS RANGING IN SIZE FROM
2,424 SQUARE FEET TO 3,869 SQUARE FEET FOR
THE SINGLE FAMILY LOTS IN TRACTS 24890-6
AND 28719 (CITRUS COUNTRY CLUB)
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 98-621
APPLICANT: PETERS -HOVER COMPANY
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 140' and 2e days of April, 1998, hold duly noticed Public Hearings to consider
prototype housing plans for Tracts 24890-6 and 28719, located in the Citrus Country Club
development, more particularly described as:
Portions of Section SE 114 of Section 6 and SW 1/4 of Section
6, T6S, R7E, S.B.B.M. (Tracts 28719 and 24890-6) 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 85-006 (Oak
Tree West Specific Plan) approved by the City Council in 1985, 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 98-621 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 Peters -Hover Company which can be built
on any lot within Tracts 24890-6 and 28719 according to the provisions of SP 85-
006 and the requirements of the Zoning Code.
RES0PCSDP621Peters-23, CONDSDP621-23
Planning Commission Resolution 98-017
Site Development Permit 98-621
April28, 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.
Privacy fencing by the applicant is cement plaster on masonry to match existing
houses.
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 uses 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. Three car garages are required when the number of
bedrooms is four or more. The proposed houses are consistent in design with the
existing houses built by previous developers.
The single family lots were established by the City Council's approval of the tracts.
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. Landscape plans shall be
prepared for the project and include plant material currently being used within the
development. The plant material, once installed, shall be compatible with existing
landscaping.
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.
The proposed houses are between 2,424 square feet and 3,869 square feet and
comply with the 10 percent deviation requirement of Section 9.60.300 of the Zoning
Code. The development of the project, as conditioned, will be compatible with the
surrounding area.
RESOPCSDP621Peters-23, CONDSDP621-23
Planning commission Resolution 98-017
Site Development Permit 98-621
April 28, 1998
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 98-621 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 28`" day of April, 1998, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Abels, Kirk, Woodard, and Chairman Butler.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Gardner, Seaton, and Tyler
ABSTAIN: None
RI H BUTLER, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
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RESOPCSDP621Peters-23, CONDSDP621-23
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 98- 017
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 98-621 (COMPATIBILITY REVIEW)
PETERS -HOVER COMPANY
APRIL 28, 1998
CONDITIONS:
1. This site development permit shall expire on April 28, 1999, unless extended
pursuant Section 9.200.080 of the Zoning Code.
2. 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.
3. 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 (four trees @ 15-gallon minimum with one 24" box tree) for corner
lots; and (6) landscaping or fencing shall screen all ground mounted mechanical
equipment. All provisions of Chapter 8.13 (Water Efficient Landscaping and
Irrigation) of the Municipal Code shall be met. The developer and subsequent
property owner shall continuously maintain all landscaping in a healthy and viable
condition.
4. 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.
5. All requirements of Tentative Tract Maps 24890-6 and 28719 shall be met during
building permit plan check approval.
6. Front yard setbacks shall be varied from 20-feet to 25-feet to create additional
interest in the streetscape as required by Specific Plan 85-006.
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.
CONDSDP621 Peters-23, RESOSDP621-23 Page 1 of 2
Resolution 98- 017
Site Developmem Permit 98-621
April28, 1998
8. Roll -up, sectional garage doors shall be installed for all homes
9. Private yard walls shall be constructed using masonry blocks and be finished with
cement plaster.
10. Houses that have four or more bedrooms shall provide three car garages as
required by Table 1501 of Chapter 9.150 of the Zoning Code. Each required
garage parking bay shall have a minimum interior dimension of 10' in width by 20'
in depth pursuant to Section 9.150.080 (1311) of the Zoning Code.
11. 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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