PCRES 1999-070PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99-070
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF DEVELOPMENT
PLANS FOR TWO SPLIT-LEVEL PROTOTYPE UNITS IN A
PORTION OF TRACT 20158 ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF
CALLE NORTE, IN DUNA LA QUINTA
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-660
APPLICANT: CENTURY-CROWELL COMMUNITIES
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 121h day of October, 1999, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing at the request
of Century -Crowell Communities, Inc. to consider for approval of architectural plans
for two new split-level prototype residential units 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 of Tract 20158
WHEREAS, the Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee of the
City of La Quinta, California, did on the 7Lh day of October, 1999, hold a duly -noticed
public meeting to consider approval of architectural plans for two new split-level
prototype residential units along Calle Norte, east of Avenida Los Verdes, and did, by
Minute Motion 99-020, recommend approval of the request subject to conditions; and,
WHEREAS, said Site Development Permit has been determined to have
been previously assessed in conjunction with the Environmental Impact Report (State
Clearinghouse #83-061305) prepared for Specific Plan 83-001, and certified on May
15, 1984, and no changed circumstances or conditions are proposed which would
trigger the preparation of a subsequent environmental review pursuant to Public
Resources Code Section 21166; 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:
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. Landscaping shall be provided pursuant to the plan approved under SDP 99-
642.
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Planning Commission Resolution 99-070
Site Development Permit 99-660
October 12, 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 are 1,803 square feet and 2,107 square feet of liveable space.
This request is in compliance with compatibility review requirements.
6. The final precise 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 99-660
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 121h day of October, 1999, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Robbins, Tyler, and Chairman Kirk
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Abels and Butler
ABSTAIN: None
O KI Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST: �_ /
JE RY HE AN, Community Development Director
Ci v of La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99-070
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-660
CENTURY-CROWELL COMMUNITIES
OCTOBER 12, 1999
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. This approval is for two split-level residential prototype unit plans containing
1,803 and 2,107 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,
minimum 10-foot tall tree sizes (1.5-inch to 2-inch caliper measured 6-inches
above ground level) 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 pursuant to the requirements of Specific Plan 83-001
Amendment 5. Lites are optional.
4. Prior to issuance of building permits, the facades shall be revised on Plans 1A-S
and 213-S to include pot shelf inserts or decorative lighting at the left edge of
garage.
5. Units with less than 15-feet of rear setback, and with more than a 3-foot
difference between the 50-foot top of berm elevation and the unit pad
elevation, and with a 3:1 slope ratio or less shall construct a 2-foot high
retaining wall/planter wall across the width of the patio slab, at the rear or
property line.
6. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit a revised
Specific Plan document/map with the area of Specific Plan 94-024 - The
Seasons removed and the above conditions incorporated.
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