PCRES 1998-072PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 98-072
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SITE
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 98-632, SUBJECT TO
CONDITIONS, PROVIDING COMPATIBILITY APPROVAL OF
FOUR PROTOTYPE UNITS FOR CONSTRUCTION IN
STARLIGHT DUNES
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 98-632
APPLICANT: CENTURY-CROWELL COMMUNITIES
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 27"' day of October, 1998, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider
the request of Century -Crowell Communities, Inc. to approve architectural plans for
four new prototype residential plans for construction in Tract 23773 in Starlight
Dunes, north of Fred Waring Drive, west of Adams Street, more particularly
described as:
Portions of Tract 23773
WHEREAS, said Site Development Permit has been determined to be
exempt from California Environmental Quality Act requirements under Section 15303,
Class 3 (A) of the Guidelines For Implementation; 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 find the following facts and reasons to justify approval of
said Site Development Permit:
1. No new two story units are proposed as a part of this approval. Therefore,
there will be no height or mass impacts on existing residences.
2. The applicant proposes to use block walls which will match the existing walls
in the subdivision to provide compatibility.
3. The proposed residences are similar to the existing residences. With
modification to the roof silhouette and facades as recommended by the ALRC,
the designs are compatible with the existing units in terms of architectural
materials, style, and colors. No two story units are proposed, but they are not
required for compatibility.
4. The recommended approval and Code requires a minimum of one 24" box size
tree in the front yard. This will be required as a part of the landscaping
approval.
Planning Commission Resolution 98-072
Site Development Permit 98-632
October 27, 1998
5. The proposed 1,950 square foot unit is less than a 10% deviation from the
smallest original unit. The other units are within the constructed range of
2,084 to 3,332 square feet.
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 hereby approve Site Development Permit 98-632 for the reasons
set forth in this Resolution, subject to the Conditions labeled Exhibit "A",
attached hereto;
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta City Planning Commission, held on the 271h day of October, 1998, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Butler, Kirk, Robbins, and Chairman Tyler
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Commissioner Abels.
ABSTAIN: None.
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ROBERT T. TYLE , CHAIRMAN
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
HERMAI' CZVMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
La Quint , California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 98-072 EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL -ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 98-632
OCTOBER 27, 1998
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1 . This approval is for four prototype units of the following approximate sizes:
A. Plan 2 - 1,950 square feet
B. Plan 3 - 2,200 square feet
C. Plan 4 - 2,325 square feet
D. Plan 5 - 2,460 up to 3,150 square feet with options
2. The preliminary landscaping plans shall be reviewed and approved by the
Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee and Planning Commission, as
a business item, prior to issuance of any building permits issued for units
authorized by this approval.
3. The landscaping and irrigation plans shall be approved by the Community
Development Department, Coachella Valley Water District, Riverside County
Agricultural Commissioner before they will be considered final. Each residential
lot shall include at least one 24-inch box size tree, with other trees,
groundcover, and shrubs similar to those existing in the tract.
4. Lawn areas shall be either hybrid Bermuda (summer) or hybrid Bermuda/Rye
(winter) depending on the season installed. All trees shall be double staked to
prevent wind damage.
5. The perimeter walls around the tract and residences visible to the street shall
match the decorative concrete block or stucco walls used in the tract. Gates
shall be constructed out of metal pickets.
6. Popout window and door surrounds shall be provided on all side and rear
elevations of all prototype plans.
7. The exterior elevations shall be revised as follows:
A. The entry tower on both facades of Plan 4 shall be a minimum of one
foot higher than the main roof ridge.
B. One of the plans shall be revised so that both facades have clipped
gable ends.
C. All prototype roofs shall vary in height from 18 to 22 feet.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 98-072
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 98-632
OCTOBER 27, 1998
8. All two car garages shall be a minimum 20 feet by 20 feet inside with all
required three car garages a minimum 30 feet wide by 20 deep, or its
equivalent per Zoning Code requirements.
9. All existing unused curb cuts shall be removed and replaced with full curb
when the lot is developed.
10. Plan 5 shall have a full three car garage space, since any of the two available
options will create a four bedroom unit.
11. A Plan 5 with the loft option shall not be built on Lot 18 of Phase 4 on Orion
Court.
12. A maximum of 15 Plan 2 (smallest plan) units shall be built within the project.
13. Exterior house lighting shall use shielded, downshining fixtures similar and
compatible to those used in the phase one construction in Starlight Dunes.