PCRES 1999-031PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99-031
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THREE
PROTOTYPE HOUSING UNITS AND LANDSCAPING IN
TRACT 27519 UNDER SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-
648, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-648
APPLICANT: CENTURY-CROWELL COMMUNITIES
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 131h and 27" days of April, 1999, consider the request of Century -Crowell
Communities to approve architectural and landscape plans for three prototype
residential units to be constructed on the west side of Dune Palms Road approximately
100-feet south of Desert Stream Drive in Tract 27519, more particularly described as:
Assessor's Parcel No.: 604-061-009;
Portion of SW 1 /4 of Section 20, T5S, R7E, S.B.B.M.
WHEREAS, the Architecture and Landscape Review Committee for the
City of La Quinta, California, did on the 71h day of April, 1999, recommend approval
of the prototype units and landscaping for Tract 27519, by adoption of Minute Motion
99-009, subject to conditions;
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did on
the 51" day of January, 1999, approve Tentative Tract Map 27519 under Resolution
99-7, permitting the subdivision of 17.6 acres into 70 single family and common lots,
subject to the prototype residential plans being approved by the Planning Commission;
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, pursuant to Sections 9.60.330 and 9.210.010 of the
Zoning Code:
1 . The proposed units vary from 1,500 to 2,008 square feet in size which is larger
than 1,400 square feet required by the RL District. The project is consistent
with the Zoning Code in that the prototype plans will meet all of the
development standards of the RL District, including building height, setbacks,
and garage requirements. No two story units are proposed as a part of this
approval.
2. Building elevations will have varied architectural design elements as required by
Section 9.60.330 of the Zoning Code. The proposed detached single family
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Planning Commission Resolution 99-031
Site Development Permit 99-648
April 27, 1999
residential units have concrete roofing, stucco exteriors, and other architectural
features that are similar to houses being built in the immediate area. Conditions
10-12 require architectural upgrades before building permits can be issued.
3. Specimen trees are proposed for the houses exceeding the minimum landscape
requirements of the RL District. Plant material is varied to create an
aesthetically pleasing streetscape. The common area landscaping is attractive
and compatible with existing improvements to the north, provided Oleander and
Pine trees are not installed. The recommended conditions ensure compliance
with Code requirements.
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 99-648 for the reasons
set forth in this Resolution, subject to the attached Conditions.
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 Abels, Robbins, Kirk, Butler and Chairman Tyler
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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ROBERT T. TYLER, CHAIRMAN
City of La Quinta, California
HERM�N, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99-031
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-648
APRIL 27, 1999
GE-NERAL-CONDIT10N.S
1 . Final front yard landscaping and irrigation plans shall be submitted for review by
the Community Development Department prior to issuance of the first building
permit. The specimen tree sizes used for front yard areas shall have 1.5- and
2.0-inch calipers. All trees shall be double staked to prevent wind damage. The
plans shall comply with Chapter 8.13 (Water Conservation) of the Municipal
Code. Landscape and irrigation plans shall be approved by the Community
Development Department, Coachella Valley Water District, Riverside County
Agricultural Commissioner before they will be considered final.
2. Prior to final map approval by the City Council, common area landscaping plans
shall be submitted for review by the Public Works and Community Development
Departments, pursuant to the Conditions of Approval for Tentative Tract Map
27519. Mexican Fan palm trees (minimum 8' high brown trunks) shall be added
to the planting program for Dune Palms Road.
3. Lawn areas shall be either hybrid Bermuda (summer) or hybrid Bermuda/Rye
(winter) depending on the season installed.
4. Substitute smaller shrub for Nerium Oleander "Red" standard in parkway area.
Oleander and pine trees shall not be used in parkway and retention basin areas.
5. Permanent irrigation and groundcover shall be installed in the existing
Eucalyptus tree grove.
6. Pedestrian access gates shall be constructed of tubular steel or wrought iron.
7. Fencing for the prototype houses shall be decorative masonry with block caps
for areas facing street frontages.
8. Permanent tract identification signs shall be approved by the Community
Development Department prior to fabrication and/or installation (i.e., Sign Permit
application).
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9. All conditions of Resolution 99-7 for Tract 27519 shall be met.
10. The building elevations shall be revised to include decorative chimney caps.
1 1 . Prior to issuance of building permits, the Plan 2's rear elevation roof line shall
be modified to include either a hipped or front facing gable roof style.
12. Prior to issuance of building permits, the gable tiled entry overhang for Plan 5B
shall be eliminated or extended and columns added.
13. 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.
14. 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 in its sole discretion.
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