PCRES 1999-018PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99-018
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SITE
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-644, SUBJECT TO
CONDITIONS, GRANTING COMPATIBILITY APPROVAL OF
THREE NEW PROTOTYPE UNIT PLANS FOR
CONSTRUCTION IN THE CITRUS (TRACT 24890)
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-644
APPLICANT: SHEFFIELD HOMES
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 91' day of February, 1999, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider
the request of SHEFFIELD HOMES for approval of three new prototype units in the
Citrus, located on Citrus and Fresa, east of Cetrino, more particularly described as:
Portions of Tract 24890
WHEREAS, said Site Development Permit has been determined to be
Categorically Exempted From California Environmental Quality Act Requirements
under Section 15303, Class 3 (A) of the Guidelines for Implementation; and,
WHEREAS, the Architecture and Landscape Review Committee, at its
meeting of February 3, 1999, did review the architecture for the proposed prototype
units and recommended approval, subject to conditions.
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, as revised, are of a compatible architectural design,
colors, and materials. The units„ utilize similar architectural features such as
varying roof heights, rounded corners, and window trim.
2. No two story residences are proposed, nor are there any existing in the tract.
3. Masonry walls are proposed between units and will be required to be
compatible with existing walls.
4. The approved range of 2,762 to 3,102 square feet for the residences is
between the 2,195 to 4,540 square feet approved or constructed in the
project.
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Planning Commission Resolution 99-018
February 9, 1999
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 99-644 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 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. TYL R, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
IY H RMAN, 5ommunity Development Director
of Va Quinta,'California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99-018 EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-644
SHEFFIELD HOMES
FEBRUARY 9, 1999
1. This approval is for three prototype units (2,762 -minimum; 2,886; and 3,102
square feet) for which plans are on file in the Community Development
Department.
2. The preliminary landscaping/irrigation plans for the front yards of the units and
any common areas shall be submitted to the Architecture and Landscaping
Review Committee and Community Development Department for review and
approval. The plans require Community Development Department, Coachella
Valley Water District, and Riverside County Agricultural Commission approval
before they will be considered final.
3. The roofs shall utilize a mudded roof feature, to the satisfaction of the
Community Development Department.
4. All exterior stucco corners shall have radius returns.
5. Either Plan Two or Three shall incorporate a main gable roof instead of a hip
roof, at a height other than 18 or 22 feet.
6. The flat roof tile for Elevation "B" of all plans shall be replaced with a curved
tile and the mass of stone on the facade reduced. Use of the stone shall be
consistent with Spanish/Moorish architectural style.
7. The material of the perimeter walls around lots shall be compatible with the
existing wall materials including a steel picket gate used for pedestrians.
8. Preliminary plans showing the architectural changes required by this permit
shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for approval,
prior to preparation of final working drawings.
9. Final working drawings shall be submitted to the Community Development
Department for compliance with this approval prior to submission to the
Building and Safety Department.
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