PCRES 1999-003PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99-003
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SITE
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 98-640, SUBJECT TO
CONDITIONS, PROVIDING COMPATIBILITY APPROVAL OF
SEVEN PROTOTYPE UNITS FOR CONSTRUCTION IN THE
SOUTH PORTION OF TRACT 23995
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 98-640
APPLICANT: CENTURY- CROWELL COMMUNITIES, L.P.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 12' day of January, 1999, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider
the request of Century -Crowell Communities, L.P. to approve architectural and
landscaping plans for seven new prototype residential plans to be constructed east
of Adams Street, north of the extension of Westward Ho Drive, more particularly
described as:
Portions of Tract 23995, Phases 6-9
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. The proposed units are of a compatible architectural design, colors, and
materials to the existing units in the tract. The units utilize similar architectural
features such as tile roofs, exterior plaster, arches, popout stucco surrounds,
and wood facias. The plans with some revision to the roof and exterior are
compatible with the surrounding neighborhood.
2. The proposed landscaping plans will provide a minimum of one 24" box size
tree in the front yard area. All units will have at least one additional tree and
other shrubs and groundcover.
3. No two story residences are proposed, nor are there any existing in the tract.
4. Masonry walls are proposed between units and will be compatible with
existing walls in the tract.
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Planning Commission Resolution 99-003
Site Development Permit 98-640
January 12, 1999
5. The size range of the existing residences is 1,411 to 2,008 square feet. The
proposed units vary from 1,450 to 2,240 square feet. With a reduction of 31
square feet from the largest unit this request is in compliance with
compatibility review requirements.
6. The final plot plan will ensure compliance with the requirement that identical,
or similar, front elevations shall not be placed on adjacent lots or directly
across the street from one another.
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 98-640 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 12' day of January, 1999, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Abels, Butler, Robbins, and Chairman Tyler
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Kirk
ABSTAIN: None
ROBERT T. TYLER, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
RY HERM%N, Community Development Director
of La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99-003 EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL -ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 98-640
JANUARY 12, 1999
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. This approval is for seven prototype units of the following approximate sizes:
A. Plan 1 - 1,450 square feet
B. Plan 2 - 1,803 square feet
C. Plan 3 - 2,166 square feet
D. Plan 4 - 2,209 square feet
DEL REY SERIES
A. Plan 2 - 1,460 square feet
B. Plan 3 - 1,663 square feet
C. Plan 5 - 1,718 square feet + 282 square foot guest room option
2. Thirty-one square feet of living area shall be removed from Plan 4 of the
Marbella Series.
3. The final landscaping plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Community
Development Department, prior to issuance of any building permits issued for
units authorized by this approval.
4. Plant pallette with a minimum of one 24" box size tree (2.5" caliper) specified,
shall be submitted for approval by the Community Development Department.
5. Popout window and door surrounds shall be provided on all side and rear
elevations of all plans, except adjacent to bay windows.
6. Elevation "A" of each of the Marbella Series prototypes shall have the clipped
gable roof deleted and replaced with a full gable on the main roof ridge to mix
the prototypes.
7. All two car garages shall be a minimum 20 feet by 20 feet clear inside with all
obstructions relocated.
8. The garage doors shall be sectional roll -up doors.
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Conditions of Approval - Adopted
Site Development Permit 98-640
January 12, 1999
9. Gates in side yards shall match those used in the existing residences.
10. The prototype color pallette shall be revised from that submitted to the ALRC.
11. Elevation "C" of each of the Del Rey Series prototypes shall use a flat roof tile.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. All existing unused curb cuts shall be removed and replaced with full curb
when the lot is developed.
15. Revised plans showing all changes required by this approval shall be submitted
to the Community Development Department for approval, prior to issuance of
any building permits issued for units authorized by this approval.
16. All "C" facades of the Marbella series shall eliminate the flat roof garage and
replaced with a compatible sloped roof. Plans shall be approved by the
Community Development Department prior to issuance of first building permit.
17. The optional garage offered in Plan 2C of the Marbella series shall be deleted.
18. The entire wall between the retreat and master bedroom offered in Plan 5 of
the Del Rey series shall be deleted if optional guest room (5G), deleting the
third car garage, is constructed. The third car curb cut shall be removed and
replaced with full curb if guest room option is constructed.
19. The applicant shall provide character defining features different than those of
the Del Rey and Marbella Series presently being constructed in the north La
Quinta area, i.e. roof lines, window shapes and sizes, etc., and also are
compatible with the Inco Homes architectural designs. Revised plans shall be
approved by the Community Development Department prior to issuance of first
building permit.
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