PCRES 1999-015PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99-015
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SITE
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-643, SUBJECT TO
CONDITIONS, PROVIDING COMPATIBILITY APPROVAL OF
THREE PROTOTYPE UNITS FOR CONSTRUCTION IN PGA
WEST
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-643
APPLICANT: MSG ENTERPRISES, INC. FOR SEOKTOP CONSTRUCTION
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 9' day of February, 1999, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider
the request of MSG Enterprises, Incorporated to approve architectural and landscape
plans for three new prototype residential plans to be constructed in Specific Plan 83-
002 (PGA West), more particularly described as:
Tracts 29121, 29122 and 29125
WHEREAS, the City's Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee
did on the V day of February, 1999, reviewed the prototype units for SDP 99-643,
and by adoption of Minute Motion 99-003, recommended approval, subject to
conditions.
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.
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Planning Commission Resolution 99-015
Site Development Permit 98-643
February 9, 1999
4. The recommended approval and Code requires a minimum of one 24" box size
tree in the front yard. The landscape plan's presented by the applicant comply
with the provisions of Section 9.60.300 of the Zoning Code.
5. The proposed units vary from 2,294 square feet to 2,353 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; and
2. That it does hereby approve Site Development Permit 99-643 for the reasons
set forth in this Resolution, subject to the Conditions as attached hereto.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta City Planning Commission, held on the 9"' day of February, 1999, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Abels, Butler, Kirk, Robbins, and Chairman Tyler.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ROBERT T. TY ER, CHAIRMAN
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
HERM� N, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99-015 EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-643
FEBRUARY 9, 1999
1. This approval is for three prototype units of the following approximate sizes:
Plan 1 - 2,310 square feet
Plan 2 - 2,294 square feet
Plan 3 - 2,353 square feet
2. 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. The plans shall comply with Chapter 8.13
(Water Conservation) of the Municipal Code.
3. The garage doors shall be sectional metal doors matching existing PGA West
houses.
4. Gates in side yards shall match those used in the existing residences (i.e.,
tubular steel or wrought iron).
5. Fencing for the prototype houses shall be masonry clad with stucco matching
existing PGA West fencing.
6. Landscape and irrigation plans shall be prepared in compliance with Section
9.60.300 of the Zoning Ordinance. The plans shall be approved by the
Community Development Department, Coachella Valley Water District,
Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner before they will be considered
final.
7. 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.
8. The precise plan plot shall be submitted to the Building and Safety Department
for plan check review and approval. The plans shall be submitted to the
Community Development Department for approval, prior to issuance of any
building permits issued for units authorized by this approval.
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Planning Commission Resolution 99-015
Conditions of Approval - Adopted
Site Development Permit 99-643
February 9, 1999
9. A Minor Use Permit application shall be filed with the Community Development
Department to establish a construction trailer and model home sales complex
facilities pursuant to Sections 9.60.210 and 9.60.250 of the Zoning Code.
10. A Sign Permit application is required for on -site advertising. Applications for
signs shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for
approval prior to fabrication and/or installation.
11. Bougainvillea vines shall be added to the plant palette.
12. Architectural upgrades shall be made to the front facade of Plan 3 (Elevation
A) which may include windows, plant-ons, or other embellishments, subject
to approval of the Community Development Director prior to building permit
issuance.
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