PCRES 1999-004PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99-004
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SITE
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 98-641, SUBJECT TO
CONDITIONS, PROVIDING COMPATIBILITY APPROVAL OF
THREE PROTOTYPE UNITS FOR CONSTRUCTION IN PGA
WEST
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 98-641
APPLICANT: SOUTHERN HILLS LLC.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 12'h day of January, 1999, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider
the request of Southern Hills LLC. to approve architectural and landscape plans for
three new prototype residential plans to be constructed east of Madison Street, south
of Airport Drive, in Specific Plan 83-002 (PGA West), more particularly described as:
Tracts 28776, 29004, and Parcel Map 28805
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 impacts on existing residences.
2. The applicant proposes to use block walls which will match or be similar to the
existing walls in the PGA West to provide compatibility.
3. The proposed residences are similar to the existing residences. 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.
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Planning Commission Resolution 99-004
Site Development Permit 98-641
January 12, 1999
5. The proposed units vary from 2,780 to 3,372 square feet in size which is
within the constructed range of 1,290 to 4,830 square feet which exists in
PGA West.
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 98-641 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:
HERMAP, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
La Qui ta, California
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RESOLUTION 99-004
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - APPROVED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 98-641
JANUARY 12, 1999
GENERAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. This approval is for three prototype units of the following approximate sizes:
A. Plan 1 - 2,780 square feet
B. Plan 2 - 3.020 square feet
C. Plan 3 - 3,372 square feet
2. 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 consistent with the Specific Plan.
3. 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.
4. The perimeter walls around the tract and residences shall match or be compatible
with those used in the project. Gates shall be constructed out of metal pickets or
its equivalent.
5. Final working drawings shall be reviewed by the Community Development
Department. Final working drawings for Plan 3, with the guest unit, shall
accommodate a three car garage, in which the two car garage area is a minimum
20 feet wide by 20 feet deep, or its equivalent.