PCRES 1999-046A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF SITE DEVELOPMENT
PERMIT 98-642, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, PROVIDING
COMPATIBILITY APPROVAL OF THREE PROTOTYPE UNITS
FOR CONSTRUCTION IN A PORTION OF TRACT 20158
ALONG CALLE NORTE, IN DUNA LA QUINTA
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-642
APPLICANT: CENTURY-CROWELL COMMUNITIES
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 271h day of April, and the 25`h day of May, 1999, hold a duly noticed Public
Hearing to consider approval architectural and landscaping plans for three new
prototype residential condominium plans to be constructed, south of 50`h Avenue,
west of Washington Street, along Calle Norte, east of Avenida Los Verdes, more
particularly described as:
Lots 2, 3 & 4 of Tract 20158
WHEREAS, the Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee of the
City of La Quinta, California, did on the 4`h day of March, 1999, hold a duly -noticed
public meeting to consider approval of architectural and landscape plans for three new
prototype residential condominium plans to be constructed along Calle Norte, east of
Avenida Los Verdes, and did, by Minute Motion 99-007, 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 recommending
approval of said Site Development Permit:
1. With the recommended conditions of approval, 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 99-642
May 25, 1999
3. No two story residences are proposed adjacent to, or abutting a lot line of an
existing single -story home constructed in a prior phase of the same subdivision.
4. Masonry walls and sideyard gates are proposed between units and will be
compatible with existing walls and sideyard gates in the tract.
5. The size range of the existing residences is 1,375 to 2,160 square feet. The
proposed units vary from 1,802 square feet to 2,418 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 recommend approval of Site Development Permit 99-642
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 251h day of May, 1999, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Kirk, Robbins, and Chairman Tyler
NOES: Commissioner Abels
ABSENT: Commissioner Butler
ABSTAIN: None
ROBERT T. TYLER, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
RY IARMAN, Community Development Director
of La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99-046
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-642
CENTURY-CROWELL COMMUNITIES
MAY 25, 1999
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Upon City Council approval, a memorandum noting that City Conditions of
Approval for development applications exist and are available for review at City
Hall, shall be recorded against the property with the Riverside County
Recorder's office.
2. This approval is for three residential prototypes containing 1,802 to 2,418
square feet in habitable floor space.
3. 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.
4. 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 83-001 Amendment 5. Lites are
optional.
5. Air conditioning mechanical equipment shall not be installed in the five foot side
yard setbacks.
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. Prior to issuance of building permits, a revised exhibit shall be submitted to the
Community Development Department featuring decorative chimney caps.
B. Prior to issuance of building permits, a revised color and materials exhibit shall
be submitted to the Community Development Department for Planning Area II
that includes a mix of the exterior colors, and style and color of roof tile
matching the existing.
9. Lots 1 though 26 located along the south side of Calle Norte, shall include split
level units constructed where the retaining wall height exceeds four feet. The
split level units shall be reviewed and approved by the Architecture and
Landscape Review Committee and Planning Commission under a separate Site
Development Permit.
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