PCRES 1998-028PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 98-028
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 97-618 FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR THREE PROTOTYPE SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOUSES (EACH WITH TWO
DESIGN ALTERNATIVES) AND THREE PROTOTYPE
SENIOR APARTMENT UNITS AND ASSOCIATED SENIOR
RECREATIONAL FACILITY.
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 97-618
APPLICANT: CATELLUS RESIDENTIAL GROUP/LA QUINTA
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the
12th day of May, 1998, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to review the development plans for three
prototype single family residential houses (each with two design alternatives) and three prototype
senior apartment units and associated senior recreational facility, more particularly described as:
A PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST HALF
OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER
OF SECTION 29 TOWNSHIP
5 SOUTH RANGE 7 EAST
SAN BERNARDINO MERIDIAN
WHEREAS, the proposed Village on the Green is an implementation action under the
La Quinta Redevelopment Plan for Project Area #2. An EIR was certified for this Plan by the City
Council (State Clearing House #88041111). Pursuant to Public Resources Code 21090, all actions
taken to implement a Redevelopment Plan are deemed a single project and no further environmental
review is necessary beyond analysis of project -specific impacts. Therefore an Environmental
Assessment as an Addendum to the EIR was prepared to determine whether the conditions referenced
in Public Resources Code Section 21166 are present; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has considered the EIR for Redevelopment
Area 42 and addendum thereto; 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 97-618:
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Planning Commission Resolution 98-028
Site Development Permit 97-618
The proposed residential development is consistent with the City's General Plan in that the
property is designated Mixed/Regional Commercial (M/RC). The Land Use Element (Policy
2-3.7) of the 1992 General Plan Update allows residential uses. The project is consistent with
the goals, policies and intent of the La Quinta General Plan Land Use Element (Chapter 2)
provided conditions are met.
2. The proposed residential development is consistent with the goals and objectives of the
Village on the Green Specific Plan in that the project is a permitted use and will comply with
the development standards and design guidelines provided conditions are met.
3. The residential development will be consistent with the City's Zoning Code and the Village
on the Green Specific Plan provided conditions are met.
4. The site design including the vehicular and pedestrian circulation of the proposed project
contributes to the high quality of residential development on in the City.
The landscape design along Avenue 48 and Jefferson Street generally conforms with the
City's Landscape Design Guidelines. The Adams Street landscape setback is also of a high
quality landscape design.
6. The architectural design of the project is compatible with development on Avenue 48 and
Jefferson Street in that it is a similar scale of other developments in the area; the building
materials will be aesthetically pleasing, and provide a blend of varied surfaces and variety of
textures, provided conditions are met.
The sign design of the project will provide a neighborhood identity using common elements
of size, color, and materials and will be complementary to the City entry signs approved for
Highway 111.
8. The conditions outlines in Public Resources code 21166 are not present.
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 recommend approval to the City Council of Site Development Permit 97-618 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 12th day of May, 1998, by the following vote, to wit:
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Planning Commission Resolution 98-028
Site Development Permit 97-618
AYES: Commissioners Abels, Gardner, Kirk, Seaton, Tyler, and chairman Butler.
NOES: Commissioner Woodard
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
RIC BUTLER Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
tY HE ommunity Development Director
of La Qu nta, Califomia
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 98-028
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 97-618
MAY 12, 1998
The development shall comply with the City's Zoning Code, Village on the Green Specific
Plan 97-031 (on file in the Community Development Department), the approved exhibits
and the following conditions.
2. Exterior lighting for the project shall comply with the City's "Dark Sky" Lighting
Ordinance. Lighting plans shall be approved by the Community Development Department
Director prior to issuance of building permits. All exterior lighting shall be down -shining
and provided with shielding to screen glare from adjacent streets and residential property.
3. Provide adequate trash and recycling areas for the senior apartments for approval by the
Community Development Department Director prior to issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy. The plan will be reviewed for acceptability by applicable trash company prior
to review by the Community Development Department Director.
4. Prior to issuance of any grading or building permits, or ground disturbance, mitigation
measures as recommended by the Archaeological Assessment for the site shall be completed
at the applicant/developer's expense. This consists of having an archaeological monitor on
site during grading and earth disturbance operations. A final report shall be submitted prior
to issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy of the first building.
5. Handicap access, facilities and parking shall be provided per State and local requirements.
6. Prior to any site disturbance being permitted, including construction, preliminary site work
and/or archaeological investigation, the project developer shall submit and have approved
a Fugitive Dust Control Plan (FDCP), in accordance with Chapter 6.16 of the La Quinta
Municipal Code. The plan shall define all areas proposed for development and shall indicate
time lines for phasing of the project, and shall establish standards for comprehensive
control of both anthropogenic and natural creation of airborne dust due to development
activities on site. Phased projects must prepare a plan that addresses control measures over
the entire build -out of the project (e.g., for disturbed lands pending future development).
7. Construction shall comply with all local and State building code requirements as determined
by the Building and Safety Director.
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Conditions of Approval
Site Development Permit 97-618
May 12, 1998
8. Prior to issuance of any land disturbance permit, the applicant shall pay the required
mitigation fees for the Coachella Valley Fringe -Toed Lizard Habitat Conservation Program,
as adopted by the City, in the amount of $600 per acre of disturbed land.
9. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall prepare and submit a written
report to the Community Development Director demonstrating compliance with those
Conditions of Approval and mitigation measures of SP 97-031, and EA 97-349. Prior to
the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall prepare and submit a written report to
the Community Development Director demonstrating compliance with those Conditions of
Approval and mitigation measures of SP 97-013 and EA 97-349. The Community
Development Director may require inspection or other mitigation monitoring measures to
assure such compliance.
10. All roof and wall mounted mechanical -type equipment shall be installed or screened with
architecturally compatible material so as not to be visible from surrounding properties and
streets to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director and/or Planning
Commission. Working drawings showing all proposed equipment and how they will be
screened shall be submitted and approved prior to issuance of a building permit.
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11. Upon their approval by the City Council, the City Clerk is directed to file these Conditions
of Approval with the Riverside County Recorder for recordation against the properties to
which they apply.
12. The applicant shall comply with all conditions of approval of the underlying Tentative Tract
Map 28601 which conditions are included herein by reference.
13. Prior to the issuance of grading, improvement or building permits, the applicant shall
obtain permits and/or clearances from the following public agencies:
- Fire Marshal
- Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Improvement Permit)
- Community Development Department
- Riverside Co. Environmental Health Department
- Desert Sands Unified School District
- Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) (Water & Sewer)
- Imperial Irrigation District (IID) (Electricity)
- California Regional Water Quality Control Board (NPDES Permit)
— Caltrans
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Planning Commission Resolution 98-028
Conditions of Approval
Site Development Permit 97-618
May 12, 1998
The applicant is responsible for any requirements of the permits or clearances from those
jurisdictions. If the requirements include approval of improvement plans, applicant shall
furnish proof of said approvals prior to obtaining City approval of the plans.
For projects requiring NPDF.S construction permits, the applicant shall include a copy of
the application for the Notice of Intent with grading plans submitted for plan checking. Prior
to issuance of a grading or site construction permit, the applicant shall submit a copy of an
approved Storm Water Pollution Protection Plan.
14. Fire hydrants in accordance with CVWD standard W-33 shall be located at each street
intersection spaced not more than 330 feet apart in any direction with no portion of any lot
frontage more than 165 feet from a fire hydrant. Minimum fire flow shall be 1,000 gpm
for a two hour duration at 20 psi. Blue dot reflectors shall be mounted in the middle of the
streets directly in line with fire hydrants.
Fire flow and flow duration for dwellings having a fire area in excess of 3600 square feet
shall not be less than that specified in UFC Table A-III-A-1.
15. Prior to recordation of the final map, applicant/developer will furnish one blueline copy of
the water system plans to Fire Department for review/approval. Plans will conform to the
fire hydrant types, location and spacing, and the system will meet the fire flow
requirements. Plans will be signed/approved by a registered civil engineer and the local
water company with the following certification: "I certify that the design of the water
system is in accordance with the requirements prescribed by the Riverside County Fire
Department."
16. The required water system including fire hydrants will be installed and accepted by the
appropriate water agency prior to any combustible building material being placed on an
individual lot.
17. A temporary water supply for fire protection may be allowed for the construction of the
model units only. Plans for a temporary water system must be submitted to the Fire
Department for review prior to the issuance of building permits.
18. Gates installed to restrict access shall be power operated and equipped with a Fire
Department override system consisting of Knox Key operated switches, series KS-2P with
dust cover, mounted per recommended standard of the Know Company. Improvement plans
for the entry street and gates shall be submitted to the Fire Department for review/approval
prior to installation.
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Conditions of Approval
Site Development Permit 97-618
May 12, 1998
19. If public/common type use buildings are to be constructed, additional fire protection may
be required. Fire flows and hydrant locations will be stipulated when building plans are
reviewed by the Fire Department.
20. All buildings shall be accessible by an all-weather roadway extending to within 150 feet of
all portions of the exterior walls of the first story. Fire apparatus access roads shall have
an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet and an unobstructed vertical clearance if not
less than 13-feet 6-inches. Actual road width requirements shall be in accordance with City
Roadway Design Standards.
Dead-end fire apparatus road in access of 150 feet in length shall be provided with approved
provisions for the turning around fire apparatus.
21. The perimeter wall adjacent to Jefferson Street shall include a two foot berm with an 8-9
foot wall.
22. Applicant 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 in its sole discretion.
23. The prototype unit specified for Lot 1 shall be changed so that the courtyard is in the front or
sideyard and shall not be located in the rear yard, adjacent to Avenue 48.
24. The monument signs proposed for the medians shall be deleted and the brass lettering shall be
placed on the perimeter wall.
25. Provide an additional garage door design for the single family residences prior to issuance
of the first building permit.
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