PCRES 1999-013PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99-013
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 25691 TO
DEVELOP A 38 SINGLE FAMILY AND OTHER
COMMON LOT SUBDIVISION ON 10.12 ACRES
LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF MILES AVENUE
APPROXIMATELY 660 FEET EAST OF DUNE PALMS
ROAD.
CASE NO.: TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 25691
APPLICANT: WORLD DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did
on the 26`h day of January, 1999, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing for World
Development for development of a single family residential and other common lot
subdivision on 10.12 acres generally located on the north side of Miles Avenue,
approximately 660 feet east of Dune Palms Road, more particularly described as:
APN: 604-072-005
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 recommending approval
of said Tentative Tract Map 25691:
Finding Number 1 - Consistency with General Plan:
A. The property is designated Low Density Residential (LDR). The Land Use Element
of the General Plan allows residential land uses. The project is consistent with the
goals, policies and intent of the La Quinta General Plan Land Use Element (Chapter
2) because single family low density residential lots are proposed. The project, as
conditioned, is consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the General
Plan Circulation Element.
Finding Number 2 - Consistency with City Zoning Ordinance:
A. The proposed single family lots exceed the minimum size requirement of 7,200
square feet. The proposed residential lots are consistent in size with the
requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.
B. The proposed single family lots are consistent with the development standards
contained in the City's Zoning Code
Conditions of approval are recommended ensuring compliance with the City's
Zoning Code.
Planning Commission Resolution 99-013
Tentative Tract Map 25691
January 26, 1999
Finding Number 3 - Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act:
A. Tentative Tract Map 25691 is subject to the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act per Public Resources Code Section 65457(a).
Finding Number 4 - Site Design:
A. The proposed design of the subdivision conforms with the development standards
found in the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance in that lot dimensions and size,
street widths, etc. are in compliance with the Zoning Code Development standards.
B. The site is physically suitable for the proposed land division, as the area is relatively
flat and without physical constraints, and the design of the tract ties into existing
improvements immediately north.
Finding Number 5 - Site Improvements:
A. Stormwater retention will be provided on -site in the form of a retention basin at the
southwestern corner of the tract.
B. All streets within the proposed tract will become public streets. All streets will
connect to existing City streets, and will be improved to City standards.
C. Infrastructure improvements such as gas, electric, sewer and water will be extended
to service the site in underground facilities as required. No adverse impacts have
been identified based on letters of response from affected public agencies.
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 confirm the conclusion that Environmental Assessment 98-372
assessed the environmental concerns of this Tentative Tract; and,
3. That it does recommend approval to the City Council of Tentative Tract Map 25691
or 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 this 26th day of January, 1999, by the following vote, to wit:
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January 26, 1999
AYES: Commissioners Abels, Butler, Kirk, Robbins, and Chairman Tyler
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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ROBERT T. TYLER, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
RY H l MAW—, Community Development Director
of L Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99-013
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 25691 - WORLD DEVELOPMENT
JANUARY 26, 1999
GENERAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. 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.
2. Subdivider 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 sole discretion in selecting its defense
counsel.
The City shall promptly notify the subdivider of any claim, action or proceeding and
shall cooperate fully in the defense.
3. Tentative Tract Map 25691 shall comply with the requirements and standards of §§
66410-66499.58 of the California Government Code (the Subdivision Map Act) and
Chapter 13 of the La Quinta Municipal Code (LQMC) unless otherwise modified by
the following conditions. This map approval shall expire and become null and void
within two years of approval unless an extension of time is granted according to the
requirements of Section 13.12.150 of the Subdivision Ordinance.
4. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit or building permit for construction of any
building or use contemplated by this approval, 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
• Imperial Irrigation District
• California Regional Water Quality Control Board (NPDES Permit)
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.
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The applicant shall comply with applicable provisions of the City's NPDES stormwater
discharge permit. For projects requiring project -specific NPDES construction permits, the
applicant shall submit a copy of the Notice of Intent received from the CWQCB prior to
issuance of a grading or site construction permit. The applicant shall ensure that the
required Storm Water Pollution Protection Plan is available for inspection at the project
site.
5. Provisions shall be made to comply with the terms and requirements of the City's
adopted Infrastructure Fee program in effect at the time of issuance of building
permits.
PROPERTY RIGHTS
6. Prior to approval of a final map, the applicant shall acquire or confer easements and
other property rights required of the tentative map or otherwise necessary for
construction or proper functioning of the proposed development. Conferred rights
shall include irrevocable offers to dedicate or grant access easements to the City
for emergency services and for maintenance, construction, and reconstruction of
essential improvements.
7. The applicant shall dedicate or grant public and private street right of way and utility
easements in conformance with the City's General Plan, Municipal Code, applicable
specific plans, and as required by the City Engineer.
8. Right of way dedications required of this development include:
A. Miles Avenue - 55' half of a 110' right of way
Dedications shall include additional widths as necessary for dedicated right and left
turn lanes, bus turnouts, and other features contained in the approved construction
plans.
If the City Engineer determines that access rights to proposed street rights of way
shown on the tentative map are necessary prior to approval of final maps dedicating
the rights of way, the applicant shall grant interim easements to those areas within
60 days of written request by the City.
9. The applicant shall dedicate ten -foot public utility easements contiguous with and
along both sides of all private streets. The easements may be reduced to five feet
with the express concurrence of HD.
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10. The applicant shall create perimeter setbacks along public rights of way as follows
(listed setback depth is the average depth if meandering wall design is approved):
A. Miles Avenue - 20'
The setback requirement applies to all frontage including, but not limited to,
remainder parcels and sites dedicated for utility purposes.
11. The applicant shall dedicate easements necessary for placement of and access to
utility lines and structures, drainage basins, mailbox clusters, park lands, and
common areas.
12. The applicant shall vacate abutter's rights of access to public streets and properties
from all frontage along the streets and properties except access points shown on
the approved tentative map.
13. The applicant shall furnish proof of easements or written permission, as appropriate,
from owners of any abutting properties on which grading, retaining wall construction,
permanent slopes or other encroachments are to occur.
14. If the applicant proposes vacation or abandonment of any existing rights of way or
access easements which will diminish access rights to any properties owned by
others, the applicant shall provide approved alternate rights of way or access
easements to those properties or notarized letters of consent from the property
owners.
15. The applicant shall cause no easements to be granted or recorded over any portion
of this property between the date of approval by the City Council and the date of
recording of any final map(s) covering the same portion of the property unless such
easements are approved by the City Engineer.
FINAL MAPS)
16. Prior to approval of a final map, the applicant shall furnish accurate AutoCad files
of the complete map, as approved by the City's map checker, on storage media and
in a program format acceptable to the City Engineer. The files shall utilize standard
AutoCad menu items so they may be fully retrieved into a basic AutoCad program.
If the map was not produced in AutoCad or a file format which can be converted to
AutoCad, the City Engineer may accept raster -image files of. the map.
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IMPROVEMENT PLANS
As used throughout these conditions of approval, professional titles such as "engineer,"
"surveyor," and "architect' refer to persons currently certified or licensed to practice their
respective professions in the State of California.
17. Improvement plans shall be prepared by or under the direct supervision of qualified
engineers and landscape architects, as appropriate. Plans shall be submitted on 24"
x 36" media in the categories of "Rough Grading," "Precise Grading," "Streets and
Drainage," and "Landscaping." All plans except precise grading plans shall have
signature blocks for the City Engineer. Precise grading plans shall have signature
blocks for Community Development Director and the Building Official. Plans are not
approved for construction until they are signed.
"Street and Drainage" plans shall normally include signals, sidewalks, bike paths,
gates and entryways, and parking lots. "Landscaping" plans shall normally include
irrigation improvements, landscape lighting and perimeter walls.
Plans for improvements not listed above shall be in formats approved by the City
Engineer.
Plans for improvements not listed above shall be in formats approved by the City
Engineer.
18. The City may maintain standard plans, details and/or construction notes for
elements of construction. For a fee established by City resolution, the applicant
may acquire standard plan and/or detail sheets from the City.
19. When final plans are approved by the City, the applicant shall furnish accurate
AutoCad files of the complete, approved plans on storage media acceptable to the
City Engineer. The files shall utilize standards AutoCad menu items so they may be
fully retrieved into a basic AutoCad program. At the completion of construction and
prior to final acceptance of improvements, the applicant shall update the files to
reflect as -constructed conditions.
If the plans were not produced in AutoCad or a file format which can be converted
to AutoCad, the City Engineer may accept raster -image files of the plans.
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT
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20. The applicant shall construct improvements and/or satisfy obligations, or furnish an
executed, secured agreement to construct improvements and/or satisfy obligations
required by the City prior to approval of a final map or parcel map or issuance of a
certificate of compliance for a waived parcel map. For secured agreements,
security provided, and the release thereof, shall conform with Chapter 13, LQMC.
Improvements to be made or agreed to shall include removal of any existing
structures or obstructions which are not part of the proposed improvements.
21. If improvements are secured, the applicant shall provide estimates of improvement
costs for checking and approval by the City Engineer. Estimates shall comply with
the schedule of unit costs adopted by City resolution or ordinance. For items not
listed in the City's schedule, estimates shall meet the approval of the City Engineer.
Estimates for utilities and other improvements under the jurisdiction of other
agencies shall be approved by those agencies. Security is not required for
_ telephone, gas, or T. V. Cable improvements. However, tract improvements shall
not be agendized for final acceptance until the City receives confirmation from the
telephone authority that the applicant has met all requirements for telephone service
to lots within the development.
22. If improvements are phased with multiple final maps or other administrative
approvals (plot plans, conditional use permits, etc.), off -site improvements and
common improvements (e.g., retention basins, perimeter walls & landscaping,
gates) shall be constructed or secured prior to approval of the first phase unless
otherwise approved by the City Engineer. Improvements and obligations required
of each phase shall be completed and satisfied prior to completion of homes or
occupancy of permanent buildings within the phase and subsequent phases unless
a construction phasing plan is approved by the City Engineer.
23. If the applicant fails to construct improvements or satisfy obligations in a timely
manner or as specified in an approved phasing plan, the City shall have the right
to halt issuance of building permits or final building inspections or otherwise
withhold approvals related to the development of this project until the applicant
makes satisfactory progress on the improvements or obligations or has made other
arrangements satisfactory to the City.
24. The applicant shall pay cash or provide security for applicant's required share of
improvements which have been or may be constructed by others (participatory
improvements).
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Participatory improvements for this development include:
A. Underground installation of existing overhead utilities.
B. Miles Avenue - One half the cost of an 18 foot raised landscaped median and
turn pockets contiguous with this development.
C. Traffic Signal at Miles Avenue and Dune Palms Road - $8,855 (6.62% of the
City's $133,758 cost to construct). The applicant shall satisfy this obligation
prior to issuance of the first building permit for this development (including
model homes).
The applicant's obligations for all or a portion of the participatory improvements
may, at the City's option, be satisfied by participation in a major thoroughfare
improvement program if this development because subject to such a program.
GRADING
25. The applicant shall furnish a preliminary geotechnical ("soils") report and a grading
plan prepared by a qualified engineer. The grading plan shall conform with the
recommendations of the soils report and be certified as adequate by a soils
engineer or engineering geologist. The plan must be approved by the City Engineer
prior to issuance of a grading permit. A statement shall appear on final maps (if any
are required of this development) that a soils report has been prepared pursuant to
Section 17953 of the Health and Safety Code. The applicant shall endeavor to
minimize differences in elevation at abutting properties and between separate tracts
and lots within this development. Building pad elevations on contiguous lots shall
not differ by more than three feet except for lots within a tract, but not sharing
common street frontage, where the differential shall not exceed five feet. If
compliance with is requirement is impractical, the City will consider and may
approve alternatives which minimize safety concerns, maintenance difficulties and
neighboring -owner dissatisfaction with the grade differential.
26. Prior to occupation of the project site for construction purposes, the applicant shall
submit and receive approval of a Fugitive Dust Control plan prepared in accordance
with Chapter 6.16, LQMC. The applicant shall furnish security, in a form acceptable
to the city, in an amount sufficient to guarantee compliance with the provisions of
the permit.
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27. The applicant shall maintain graded, undeveloped land to prevent wind and water
erosion of soils. The land shall be planted with interim landscaping or provided with
other erosion control measures approved by the Community Development and
Public Works Departments.
28. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall provide building pad
certifications stamped and signed by a civil engineer or surveyor. The certifications
shall list approved pad elevations, actual elevations, and the difference between the
two, if any. The data shall be organized by lot number and shall be listed
cumulatively if submitted at different times.
DRAINAGE
The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Engineering Bulletin No. 97.03 and the
following:
29. The design of the development shall not cause any increase in flood boundaries,
levels or frequencies in any area outside the development.
30. Stormwater falling on site during the peak 24-hour period of a 100-year storm (the
design storm) shall be retained within the development unless otherwise approved
by the City Engineer. The tributary drainage area shall extend to the centerline of
adjacent public streets.
31. Stormwater shall normally be retained in common retention basins. Individual -lot
basins or other retention schemes may be approved by the City Engineer for lots
2 1/2 acres in size or larger or where the use of common retention is impracticable.
If individual -lot retention is approved, the applicant shall meet the individual -lot
retention provisions of Chapter 13.24, LQMC.
32. Storm flow in excess of retention capacity shall be routed through a designated,
unimpeded overflow outlet to the historic drainage relief route.
33. Storm drainage historically received from adjoining property shall be retained on site
or passed through to the overflow outlet.
34. Retention facility design shall be based on site -specific percolation data which shall
be submitted for checking with the retention facility plans. The design percolation
rate shall not exceed two inched per hour.
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35. Retention basin slopes shall not exceed 3:1. Maximum retention depth shall be six
feet for common basins and two feet for individual -lot retention.
36. Nuisance water shall be retained on site. In residential developments, nuisance
water shall be disposed of in a tickling sand filter and Ieachfield approved by the
City Engineer. The sand filter and Ieachfield shall be designed to contain surges of
3 gph/1,000 sq. Ft. (Of landscape area) and infiltrate 5 gpd/1,000 sq. Ft.
In developments for which security will be provided by public safety entities (e.g.,
the La Quinta Safety Department or the Riverside County Sheriffs Department),
retention basins shall be visible from adjacent street(s). No fence or wall shall be
constructed around basins unless approved by the Community Development
Director and the City Engineer.
UTILITIES
37. Existing and proposed utilities within or adjacent to the proposed development shall
be installed underground. Power lines exceeding 34.5 kV are exempt from this
requirement.
38. Underground utilities shall be installed prior to overlying hardscape. The applicant
shall provide certified reports of trench compaction for approval of the City Engineer.
STREET AND TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS
39. The City is contemplating adoption of a major thoroughfare improvement program.
Any property within this development which has not been subdivided in accordance
with this tentative map 60 days after the program is in effect shall be subject to the
program as determined by the City.
40. The applicant shall install the following street improvements to conform with the
General Plan street type noted in parentheses. (Public street improvements shall
conform with the City's General Plan in effect at the time of construction.)
A. OFF -SITE STREETS - Miles Avenue (Primary Arterial) - Main project entrance
located approximately 663 feet east of the Dune Palms Road centerline - Right turn
in and out of the project only. The left turn into the project will be allowed if the City
of Indio concurs with the median break design proposal that allows left turns into the
project, but denies the left turn out.
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B. ON -SITE STREETS
1. Residential serving up to 150 homes or 1,500 vpd - 36-foot travel width.
2. Residential serving over 150 homes or 1,500 vpd - 40-foot travel width.
3. Culs de sac per Riverside County Standard 800 (symmetric) or 800A
(offset).
Entry drives, main interior circulation routes, turn knuckles, corner cutbacks, bus
turnouts, dedicated turn lanes, and other features contained in the approved
construction plans may warrant additional street widths as determined by the City
Engineer.
41. General access points and turning movements of traffic are limited to the following:
A. Miles Avenue - Main project entrance located approximately 663' east of the
Dune Palms Road centerline - Right/left turn into the project and right turn only
out of the project.
42. Improvements shall include appurtenances such as traffic control signs, markings
and other devices, raised medians if required, street name signs, and sidewalks.
Mid -block street lighting is not required.
43. The applicant may be required to extend improvements beyond development
boundaries to ensure they safely integrate with existing improvements (e.g.
Grading; traffic control devices and transitions in alignment, elevation or dimensions
of streets and sidewalks).
44. Improvements shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the LQMC,
adopted standards, supplemental drawings and specifications, and as approved by
the City Engineer. Improvement plans for streets, access gates and parking areas
shall be stamped and signed by qualified engineers.
45. Street right of way geometry for culs de sac, knuckle turns and corner cut -backs
shall conform with Riverside County Standard Drawings #800, #801, and $#805
respectively unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer.
46. Streets shall have vertical curbs or other approved curb configurations which
convey water without ponding and provide lateral containment of dust and residue
for street sweeping. Unused curb cuts on any lot shall be restored to normal curbing
prior to final inspection of permanent building(s) on the lot.
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47. The applicant shall design street pavement sections using Caltrans' design
procedure (20-year life) and site -specific data for soil strength and anticipated traffic
loading (including construction traffic). Minimum structural sections are as follows:
Residential and Parking Areas
3.0"
a.c./4.50" a.b.
Collector
4.0"
a.c./5.0"
a.b.
Secondary Arterial
4.0"
a.c./6.0"
a.b.
Primary Arterial
4.5"
a.c./6.0"
a.b.
Major Arterial
5.5"
a.c./6.5"
a.b.
48. The applicant shall submit current mix designs (less than two years old at the time
of construction) for base, asphalt concrete and Portland cement concrete. The
submittal shall include test results for all specimens used in the mix design
procedure. For mix designs over six months old, the submittal shall include recent
(less than six months old at the time of construction) aggregate gradation test
results confirming that design gradations can be achieved in current production. The
applicant shall not schedule construction operations until mix designs are approved.
49. The City shall conduct final inspections of homes and other habitable buildings only
when the buildings have improved street and (if required) sidewalk access to
publicly -maintained streets. The improvements shall include required traffic control
devices, pavement markings and street name signs. If on -site streets are initially
constructed with partial pavement thickness, the applicant shall complete the
pavement prior to final inspections of the last ten percent of homes within the tract
or when directed by the City, whichever comes first.
50. The applicant shall coordinate with the Sunline Transit Agency regarding the
provision of a bus stop pad, bus turnout, construction of a shelter and associated
amenities at the intersection of Lot B and Miles Avenue.
LANDSCAPING
51. The applicant shall provide landscaping in required setbacks, retention basins,
common lots, and park areas.
52. Landscape and irrigation plans for landscaped lots and setbacks, medians,
retention basins, and parks shall be signed and stamped by a licensed landscape
architect.
The applicant shall submit plans for approval by the Community Development
Department prior to plan checking by the Public Works Department. When plan
checking is complete, the applicant shall obtain the signatures of CVWD and the
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Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner prior to submitting for signature by the
City Engineer. Plans are not approved for construction until signed by the City
Engineer.
Landscaping plans for the parkway adjacent to Miles Avenue, and for the entrance
feature area at the intersection of Lot B and Miles Avenue shall conform to the
requirements of the LQMC and shall be approved prior to the issuance of grading
permits.
53. Slopes generally shall not exceed 5:1 within public rights of way and 3:1 in
landscape areas outside the right of way as approved by the City Engineer. Slopes
at 2:1 may be accepted with retaining walls for short distances as approved by the
Community Development Department.
54. Landscape areas shall have permanent irrigation improvements meeting the
requirements of the City Engineer. Use of lawn shall be minimized with no lawn or
spray irrigation within 18 inches of curbs along public arterial streets.
55. Unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer, common basins and park areas
shall be designed with grades and turf grass surface which can be mowed with
standard tractor -mounted equipment.
56. The applicant shall ensure that landscaping plans and utility plans are coordinated
to provide visual screening of above -ground utility structures.
57. The applicant shall construct perimeter walls and required landscaping to enclose
the entire perimeter prior to final inspection and occupancy of any homes within the
tract unless a phasing plan or construction schedule is approved by the City
Engineer.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
58. The applicant shall employ construction quality -assurance measures which meet
the approval of the City Engineer.
59. The applicant shall employ or retain qualified civil engineers, geotechnical
engineers, surveyors, or other appropriate professionals to provide sufficient
construction supervision to be able to furnish and sign accurate record drawings.
60. The applicant shall arrange and bear the cost of measurement, sampling and
testing procedures not included in the City's inspection program but required by the
City as evidence that construction materials and methods comply with plans and
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specifications. Where retention basins are installed, testing shall include a sand filter
percolation test, as approved by the City Engineer, after required tract
improvements are complete and soils have been permanently stabilized.
61. Upon completion of construction, the applicant shall furnish the City reproducible
record drawings of all plans which were signed by the City Engineer. Each sheet
shall be clearly marked "Record Drawings," :As Built" or "As Constructed" stamped
and signed by the engineer or surveyor certifying the accuracy of the drawings. The
applicant shall revise the CAD or raster -image files previously submitted to the City
to reflect as -constructed conditions.
MAINTENANCE
62. The applicant shall make provisions for continuous, perpetual maintenance of all
required improvements unless and until expressly released from said responsibility
by the City.
63. The applicant shall make provisions for continuous, perpetual maintenance of all
required improvements unless and until expressly released from said responsibility
by the City. This shall include formation of a homeowner's association or other
arrangement acceptable to the City for maintenance of retention basins, common
areas and perimeter walls and landscaping.
FEES AND DEPOSITS
64. The applicant shall pay the City's established fees for plan checking and
construction inspection. Fee amounts shall be those in effect when the applicant
makes application for plan checking and permits.
65. Prior to ground disturbance activities, a fee of $600 per acre shall be paid to the City
of La Quinta.
FIRE DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
66. 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 1500 gpm for a 2 hour duration at 20 psi. Blue dot reflectors shall be
mounted in the middle of streets directly in line with fire hydrants.
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MISCELLANEOUS
67. All houses shall be one story and not exceed 22 feet in height.
68. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall provide a map of the nonfill
areas, specifically those area that require trenching below the existing grade.
These areas shall be monitored by a qualified archaeologist during grading.
69. The street "Lot B" shall be named Verbena Drive.
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