PCRES 1999-024PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99-024
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SITE
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 98-619 AMENDMENT 1, SUBJECT
TO CONDITIONS, PROVIDING COMPATIBILITY APPROVAL
OF TWO ADDITIONAL PROTOTYPE SINGLE FAMILY UNITS
FOR CONSTRUCTION ON UNDEVELOPED LOTS ALONG
CYPRESS DRIVE AND BRECKENRIDGE DRIVE IN TRACT
25389, IN LA QUINTA FAIRWAYS (SPECIFIC PLAN 83-001)
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 98-619 AMENDMENT 1
APPLICANT: RJT HOMES, LLC.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 13'h day of April, 1999, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider the
request of RJT Homes, LLC., to approve architectural plans for two new prototype
single family residential plans to be constructed along Cypress Drive and Breckenridge
Drive, west of Park Avenue, and north of Calle Tampico, more particularly described
as:
Phases 3 and 4 of Tract 25389
WHEREAS, the Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee of the
City of La Quinta, California, did on the 7' day of April, 1999, hold a duly -noticed
public meeting to consider the request of RJT Homes, LLC., to approve architectural
plans for two new prototype single family residential plans to be constructed along
Cypress Drive and Breckenridge Drive, west of Park Avenue, and north of Calle
Tampico, and did, by Minute Motion 99-008, 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 tract and surrounding neighborhood. The
units utilize similar architectural features such as tile roofs, exterior plaster,
and popout window and door surrounds.
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Planning Commission Resolution 99-024
Site Development Permit 98-619 Amendment 1- RJT Homes, LLC.
April 13, 1999
2. No changes are proposed to the approved landscaping plans, which will
provide a minimum of one specimen 24 inch box tree size, with 1.5" to 2"
caliper measuring 10 feet tall from the top of box, 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 for Phases 3 or 4 of Tract 25389.
4. Masonry walls are proposed for front courtyards and between units and will
be compatible with existing walls in the tract.
5. The size range of the existing residences within La Quinta Fairways is 1,999
to 3,017 square feet. The proposed units vary from 1,984 square feet to
2,004 square feet. This request is in compliance with compatibility review
requirements.
6. The final precise grading 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 98-619 Amendment 1
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 131h day of April, 1999, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Abels, Butler, Kirk, Robbins and Chairman Tyler.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Planning Commission Resolution 99-024
Site Development Permit 98-619 Amendment 1- RJT Homes, LLC.
April 13, 1999
ROBERT T. TYLER, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
AIRY HER AN, Community Development Director
Cit of La Ouinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99-024
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL- ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 98-619 AMENDMENT 1 (COMPATIBILITY REVIEW)
RJT DEVELOPMENT (LA QUINTA FAIRWAYS)
APRIL 13, 1999
CONDITIONS:
1. Pedestrian gates leading into the side and back yards shall be wrought iron or
tubular metal and painted to match the exterior house colors or approved HOA
colors.
2. The landscape/irrigation plans shall be submitted to the Community
Development Department for review. The plans will require Community
Development Department, Coachella Valley Water District, and the Riverside
County Agriculture Commissioner approval before they will be considered final.
The plans shall include the following: (A) front yard landscaping shall include
lawn and a minimum of ten shrubs (i.e., 5-gallon or larger) and two trees (i.e.,
one 15-gallon with 1 " diameter trunks and one 24" box tree with a 1.5 to 2"
caliper trunk measuring 10 feet from the top of box as per Section 9.60.300
of the Zoning Ordinance) for interior lots and five trees (4 trees @ 15-gallon
minimum with one 24" box tree) for corner lots; and (B) landscaping or fencing
shall screen all ground mounted mechanical equipment (i.e., A/C condensing
units, pool equipment, etc.). All provisions of Chapter 8.13 (Water Efficient
Landscaping and Irrigation) shall be met. The developer and subsequent
property owner shall continuously maintain all landscaping in a healthy and
viable condition.
3. Lawn areas for front yards shall be either Hybrid Bermuda (Summer) or Hybrid
Bermuda/Rye (Winter) depending upon the season when it is planted. All trees
shall be double staked with lodge poles to prevent wind damage. All shrubs
and trees shall be watered with bubblers, or emitters. Landscape
improvements for each house shall be installed before final occupancy of the
house.
4. Ground mounted equipment (air-conditioning condensers, etc.) shall be located
in side and/or rear yard areas behind screen walls or landscaping. All
equipment shall be a minimum distance of five -feet from any property line.
5. The concrete driveways shall include expansion joints and a broom finish (or
better) texture.
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Resolution 99-024
Conditions of Approval - Adopted
Site Development Permit 98 619, Amendment p 1
April 13, 1999
6. All requirements of Tentative Tract Map 25389, SP 83-001 and the RM Zone
District shall be met during building permit plan check approval. The minimum
rear yard building setback for this project is 15-feet. Front yard setbacks shall
be varied from 20-feet to 25-feet to create additional interest in the
streetscape as required by Section 9.30.050 of the Zoning Code.
7. This site development permit shall expire on March 10, 1999, unless extended
pursuant Section 9.200.080 of the Zoning Code.
8. A Minor Use Permit shall be required for temporary model complexes (sales
offices) including signs/flags per Section 9.60.250 of the Zoning Code.
9. Roll -up, sectional metal garage doors shall be installed for all homes.
10. Private yard walls shall be constructed using masonry blocks and be finished
with stucco. Rear yard walls shall be stepped down when adjacent to golf
course fairways.
11. Two car garages shall have a minimum interior dimension of 20' in width by
20' in depth.
12. Street mailboxes shall be shared between two or more houses. The mailboxes
shall be set in cement plaster stucco enclosures matching existing mailboxes
within the La Quinta Fairways development.
13. Property owner/developer 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 the right to
select its defense counsel at its sole discretion.
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