PCRES 1999-038PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99-038
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A
CLUBHOUSE ADDITION AND RELATED RECREATIONAL
FACILITIES, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-650
APPLICANT: VALENTINE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
FOR HOA LAGUNA DE LA PAZ
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 11"' day of May, 1999, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider the
request of Valentine Professional Services for Hoa Laguna De La Paz to approve the
construction plans for a clubhouse building addition and modifications to the
recreational facilities and two parking lots in the RL zone district, located on the north
side of Eisenhower Drive, 130Ot feet west of Washington Street in Laguna De La
Paz (48300 Vista De Nopal) more particularly described as:
Portions of the NW 1/4 of Section 31, TSS, R7E, SBBM
WHEREAS, said Site Development Permit has complied with the
requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of
1970" as amended (Resolution 83-63) in that the Community Development
Department has determined this request is categorically exempt from further
environmental review pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1(E), Section 15303,
Section 15304, and Section 15311 of the Guidelines for Implementation of the
California Environmental Quality Act, ; and,
WHEREAS, the Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee, on
May 5, 1999, at a regular meeting, recommended approval of the architectural and
landscaping plans, subject to conditions; 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 project is consistent with the General Plan and Zoning Code in that the
use is permitted in the RL District and has been designed to comply with the
applicable RL District and development standards.
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2. This request is categorically exempt from further environmental review
pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1(E), Section 15303, Section 15304, and
Section 15311 of the Guidelines for Implementation of the California
Environmental Quality Act.
3. The architectural design of the project, including but not limited to the
architectural style, scale, building mass, materials, colors, architectural details,
roof style, and other architectural elements are compatible with the
surrounding development and with the quality of design prevalent in the city
in that the proposed construction matches the overall existing building and
residential design, and materials and colors will be maintained and/or
complemented.
4. The site design of the project, including but not limited to project entries,
interior circulation, pedestrian and bicycle access, pedestrian amenities,
screening of equipment and trash enclosures, exterior lighting, and other site
design elements are compatible with surrounding development and with the
quality of design prevalent in the city in that design elements have been
coordinated to ensure compatibility between surrounding residences, proposed
buildings and pedestrian elements.
5. Project landscaping, including but not limited to the location, type, size, color,
texture, and coverage of plant materials, has been designed so as to provide
relief, complement buildings, visually emphasize prominent design elements
and vistas, screen undesirable views, provide a harmonious transition between
adjacent land uses and between development and open space, and provide an
overall unifying influence, to enhance the visual continuity of the project in
that proposed landscaping has been designed to complement surrounding
planting while enhancing the project area and ensuring low maintenance and
water use.
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;
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2. That it does hereby approve Site Development Permit 99-650 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 11"' day of May, 1999, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Abels, Kirk, Robbins, and Chairman Tyler
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Butler
ABSTAIN: None
ROBERT T. TYLER, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
HERMN, Community Development Director
La Q mta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99-038
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-650
VALENTINE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR HOA LAGUNA DE LA PAZ
MAY 11, 1999
GENERAL
1. The use of this site shall be in conformance with the approved exhibits
contained in Site Development Permit 99-650, unless otherwise amended by
the following conditions.
2. The approved Site Development Permit shall be used within one year of the
date of approval, otherwise, it shall become null and void and of no effect
whatsoever.
"Used" means the issuance of a building permit. A time extension may be
requested as permitted in the La Quinta Zoning Code Section 9.200.080.
3. The subdivider agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of La
Quinta (the "City"), its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action
or proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this tentative
map or any final map thereunder. The City shall have sole discretion in selecting
its defense counsel.
The City shall promptly notify the subdivider of any claim, action or proceeding
and shall cooperate fully in the defense.
4. The project shall incorporate the latest technology in recycling and other means
of reducing the amount of waste requiring disposal (land filing), during
demolition, construction, and upon site development/operation.
A) prior to issuance of a demolition/building permit, the applicant shall
provide proof to the Community Development Department that a
recycling company and program has been established for the recycling of
construction/demolition debris.
B) If the applicant can successfully demonstrate that current provisions exist
to meet the requirements of the California Solid Waste Reuse and
Recycling Access Act of 1991, the Community Development Director
may waive, modify, or delete the requirements of this condition.
5. Final architectural working drawings for all structures, substantially conforming
to this approval shall be submitted to the Community Development Department
for approval prior to submission of plans to the Building and Safety Department.
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VALENTINE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR HOA LAGUNA DE LA PAZ
MAY 11, 1999
6. Preliminary landscaping and final landscaping, hardscape, and irrigation plans,
substantially conforming to this approval shall be submitted to the Community
Development Department for approval prior to submission of plans to the
Building and Safety Department.
7. Plans for the new meandering wall along Eisenhower Drive shall be submitted
to the Community Development Department for approval with the final
landscaping plans. The wall shall be compatible in material, design, and color
with the existing perimeter wall.
8. Provide bicycle racks near clubhouse on final working drawings.
9. Prior to the issuance of a demolition, grading, construction or building permit,
the applicant shall obtain permits and/or clearances from the following public
agencies:
• Fire Marshal
• Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Improvement Permit)
• Community Development Department
• Riverside Co. Environmental Health Department
• Desert Sands Unified School District
• Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD)
• Imperial Irrigation District (IID)
The applicant is responsible for any requirements of the permits or clearances
from those jurisdictions. If the requirements include approval of improvement
plans, applicant shall furnish proof of said approvals prior to obtaining City
approval of the plans.
FIRE MARSHAL
10. Provide or show there exists a water system capable of delivering 2000 gpm
for a 2 hour duration at 20 psi residual operating pressure which must be
available before any combustible material is placed on the job site.
11. The required fire flow shall be available from a Super fire hydrant(s), (6" x 4"
x 2-1/2") located not less than 25' or more than 165' from any portion of the
buildings as measured along approved vehicular travel ways.
12. The applicant shall be responsible to submit written certification from the water
company noting the location of the existing fire hydrant and that the existing
water system is capable of delivering 2000 gpm for a 2 hour duration at 20 psi
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MAY 11, 1999
residual operating pressure. If a water system is currently does not exist, the
applicant/developer shall be responsible to provide written certification that
financial arrangements have been made to provide them.
13. Blue retro-reflective pavement markers shall be mounted on private streets,
public streets and driveways to indicate location of fire hydrants. Prior to
installation, placement of markers must be approved by the Riverside County
Fire Department.
14. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, if any, applicant/developer shall
furnish one blue line copy of the water system plans to the Fire Department for
review. Plans shall conform to the fire hydrant types, location and spacing, and
the system shall meet the fire flow requirements. Plans must be signed by a
registered Civil Engineer and the local water company with the following
certification: "I certify that the design of the water system is in accordance with
the requirements prescribed by the Riverside County Fire Department".
15. The required water system including fire hydrants shall be installed and
operational prior to the start of construction.
16. All buildings shall be accessible by an approved all-weather roadway extending
to within 150' of all portions of the exterior wall of the first story.
17. Install a complete fire sprinkler system per NFPA for the clubhouse building.
The post indicator valve and Fire Department connection shall be located to the
front within 50' of a hydrant, and a minimum of 25' from the building.
18. All fire sprinkler systems and alarm plans must be submitted separately for
approval prior to construction. Subcontractors should contact the Planning and
Engineering Office for submittal requirements.
19. Applicant/developer shall be responsible for obtaining underground/aboveground
tank permits from both the County Health and Fire Departments.
20. Install portable fire extinguishers per NFPA, Pamphlet #10, but not less than
2A10BC in rating. Contact certified extinguisher company for proper placement
of equipment.
21. Install hood/duct automatic fire extinguishing system. System plans must be
submitted, along with a plan check/inspection fee, to the Fire Department, for
review.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99-038
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-650
VALENTINE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR HOA LAGUNA DE LA PAZ
MAY 11, 1999
22. Install Knox Key Lock boxes, Models 4400, 3200 or 1300, mounted per
recommended standard of the Knox Company. Special forms are available from
this office for the ordering of the Key Switch, this form must be authorized and
signed by this office for the correctly coded system to be purchased.
23. If a building requires Hazardous Materials Reporting (Material Safety Data
Sheets) the Knox Haz Mat Data and Key Storage Cabinet, Model 1220 or 1300
with tamper switches shall be used.
24. Final conditions will be addressed when the building plans are reviewed. A plan
check fee must be paid to the Fire Department at the time building plans are
submitted.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
25. The applicant shall submit a revised hydrology plan for the Laguna de la Paz
development. The proposed construction shall not adversely affect the
development's capacity to retain runoff from a 100 year storm event.
FEES
26. The applicant shall comply with the terms and requirements of the Infrastructure
Fee Program in effect at the time of issuance of building permit.
27. Prior to issuance of first building permit allowed by this approval, the developer
shall pay school mitigation fees to the Desert Sands Unified School District
based on the State imposed fee in effect at that time.
MISCELLANEOUS
28. The new tower shall not exceed 19 feet in height from finish grade.
29. The highest point of the new arbor along the east property line shall not exceed
four feet above the finish grade of the rear yard of the residence at 48-231
Vista De Nopal.
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