PCRES 1999-067PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99-067
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING
ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPE APPROVAL OF FOUR
PROTOTYPE UNITS FOR CONSTRUCTION IN TRACT 25691
ON THE NORTH SIDE OF MILES AVENUE, EAST OF DUNE
PALMS ROAD
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-656
APPLICANT: WORLD DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 281h day of September, 1999, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider
approval architectural and landscaping plans for four new prototype residential plans
to be constructed, on the north side of Miles Avenue, east of Dune Palms Road, more
particularly described as:
Tract 25691
WHEREAS, the Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee of the
City of La Quinta, California, did on the 15"' day of September, 1999, hold a duly -
noticed public meeting to consider approval of architectural and landscape plans for
four new prototype residential plans to be constructed on Miles Avenue, and did, by
Minute Motion 99-017, 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 . With the recommended conditions of approval, the proposed units provide a
varied and aesthetically attractive view within the tract, as the four prototype
plans provide a minimum of two front elevations with structural changes to
insure a varied and marked difference. No more than one plan features a
continuous roof when viewed from the front and rear of the unit. The units
utilize varied architectural features such as tile roofs, exterior plaster, shutters,
popout window and door surrounds, and arches.
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Planning Commission Resolution 99-067
Site Development Permit 99-656
September 28, 1999
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 15-gallon
tree and other shrubs and groundcover.
3. 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 approve Site Development Permit 99-656 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 281h day of September, 1999, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Abels, Butler, Tyler, and Vice Chairman Robbins
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Kirk
ABSTAIN: None
STEVE ROBBINS, Vice Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
1Y HEROAN, Community Development Director
of La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99-067
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-656 - WORLD DEVELOPMENT
SEPTEMBER 28, 1999
GENERAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. 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 at least one specimen tree (i.e., minimum of a 24-inch
box, 10-feet tall size (1.5-inch to 2-inch caliper measured 6-inches from ground
level) shall be provided in the front yards and street side yards as per Section
9.60.300(I)(4) of the Zoning Ordinance, and 15-gallon trees with a minimum caliper
size of 3/4- to 1-inch.
2. Garage doors shall be constructed of metal, composite, or wood and be sectional
roll -up style. Lites are optional.
3. Air conditioning mechanical equipment shall not be installed in the 5-foot side yard
setbacks.
4. Decorative chimney caps shall be provided for all plans.
5. The window and door surrounds shall be a minimum of 3-inches in depth for
continuous single plane side elevations.
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