PCRES 1999-023PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99-023
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SITE
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 98-646, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS,
PROVIDING COMPATIBILITY APPROVAL OF FOUR
RESIDENTIAL PROTOTYPE UNITS FOR CONSTRUCTION IN A
PORTION OF TRACT 21643 IN PGA WEST
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 9,9-646
APPLICANT: CENTEX HOMES
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 9th day of March, 1999, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider the
request of Centex Homes to approve architectural and landscaping plans for four new
prototype residential plans to be constructed along Columbine and Meadowbrook,
west of Madison Street, and southeast of PGA Boulevard, more particularly described
as:
Lots 3 - 6 and 39 of Tract 21643, as filed in Book 203, Pages 36-50
WHEREAS, the Architecture and Landscape Review Committee of the
City of La Quinta, California, did on the 41h day of March, 1999, hold a duly noticed
public meeting to consider the request of Centex Homes to approve architectural and
landscape plans for four new prototype residential plans to be constructed along
Columbine and Meadowbrook, west of Madison Street, and southeast of PGA
Boulevard, and did, by Minute Motion 99-005, recommend approval of the request
subject to conditions; and,
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 project. The units utilize similar
architectural features such as tile roofs, exterior plaster, wooden accent trims,
ironwork, recessed windows and window boxes, shutters, and wood fascias.
The plans with some revision to Plans 1 and 2 regarding the garages, are
compatible with the surrounding neighborhood.
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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.
5. The size range of.the existing residences is 1,290 to 4,830 square feet. The
proposed units vary from 2,691 square feet with a 350 square foot casita to
3,143 square feet. 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 98-646 for the reasons
set forth in this Resolution, subject to the Conditions of Approval, attached
hereto;
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta City Planning Commission, held on the 9"' day of March, 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
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ATTEST:
Development Director
of ka Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99-023
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL -ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-646 - CENTEX HOMES
MARCH 9, 1999
1. This approval is for four residential prototypes containing 2,691 square feet
with a 350 square foot casitas, to 3,143 square feet in habitable floor space.
2. Final front yard landscaping plans shall be submitted for review by the
Community Development Department prior to issuance of the first building
permit for these units. The plans shall provide for and indicate 24-inch box tree
sizes with 1.5 to 2 inch caliper measuring 10 feet tall from the top of box as
per Section 9.60.3000 of the Zoning Ordinance.
3. Garage doors shall be constructed of metal, wood, or composite materials and
be sectional roll -up style if located less than 25-feet from the front property line
pursuant to the requirements of Specific Plan 83-002. Lites are optional.
4. Air conditioning mechanical equipment shall not be installed in the 5-foot side
yard setbacks.
5. Plan 1 shall be revised to remove the optional guest room indication, reducing
the plan to a maximum of three bedrooms.
6. Plan 1 shall be revised to indicate the garage is a 2 car garage with golf
cart/storage space.
7. Plan 2 shall be revised to increase the width of the 3 car garage to a minimum
of 30 feet, clear inside.
8. 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.
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