PCRES 1999-029PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99-029
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SITE
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 98-647, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS,
PROVIDING COMPATIBILITY APPROVAL OF FOUR
PROTOTYPE UNITS FOR CONSTRUCTION IN A PORTION OF
TRACT 21846-3 ON TANGLEWOOD, IN PGA WEST
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-647
APPLICANT: CENTURY-CROWELL COMMUNITIES
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 9th day of March, and the 131h day and 271h day of April, 1999, hold a duly
noticed Public Hearing to consider the request of Century -Crowell Communities to
approve architectural and landscaping plans for four new prototype residential
condominium plans to be constructed along Tanglewood, west of PGA Boulevard, and
south of 54' Avenue, more particularly described as:
Portions of Tract 21846-3
WHEREAS, the Architecture and Landscaping 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 Century -Crowell Communities to approve
architectural and landscape plans for four new prototype residential condominium plans
to be constructed along Tanglewood, west of PGA Blvd., and south of 54`h Avenue,
and did, by Minute Motion 99-006, 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. The units utilize similar architectural
features such as tile roofs, exterior plaster, recessed windows, popout window
and door surrounds, and wood fascias. The plans are compatible with the
surrounding neighborhood.
2. The proposed landscaping plans will provide a minimum of one 24 inch box size
tree in the front yard area. All units will have at least one additional tree and
other shrubs and groundcover.
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Planning Commission Resolution 99-
Site Development Permit 98-647
April 27, 1999
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 2,027 square feet to 2,809 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:
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 98-647 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 27"' day of April, 1999, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Butler, Kirk, Robbins, and Chairman Tyler
NOES: Commissioner Abels
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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ROBERT T. TYLER, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ERRR`% HERM4N, Community Development Director
:itv 0 La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99-029
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-647
CENTURY-CROWELL COMMUNITIES
APRIL 27, 1999
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. This approval is for four residential prototypes containing 2,027 to 2,809
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 9.60.300 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 five foot side
yard setbacks.
5. The applicant/developer shall apply for a Minor Use Permit for the model home
complex.
6. Lawn areas shall be either hybrid Bermuda (summer) or hybrid Bermuda/Rye
(winter) depending on the season planted. All trees shall be double staked to
prevent wind damage.
7. Fireplace caps shall be of a variety and decorative.
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