PCRES 2000-031PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2000-031
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A NEW
TWO STORY PROTOTYPE HOUSING UNIT IN TRACT
27519 UNDER SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-648
(AMENDMENT #1), SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-648, AMENDMENT #1
APPLICANT: CENTURY-CROWELL COMMUNITIES
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 23`d day of May, 2000, hold a public hearing to consider the request of
Century -Crowell Communities to approve architectural plans for a new two story
prototype residential unit 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 3'd day of May, 2000, recommend approval
of the prototype unit for Tract 27519, by adoption of Minute Motion 2000-010,
subject to conditions;
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did on
the 5"' 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 amended Site Development Permit, pursuant to Sections 9.60.330 and
9.210.010 of the Zoning Code:
1. The proposed unit has a base square footage of 2,136 square feet 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 house plan will meet all
of the development standards of the RL District, including building height,
setbacks, and garage requirements, as conditioned. No two story units shall be
constructed adjacent to existing single story houses unless the requirements of
Section 9.60.310 of the Zoning Code are met.
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Planning Commission Resolution 2000-031
Site Development Permit 99-648, Amendment #1
May 23, 2000
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
residential unit has concrete roofing, a stucco exterior, and other architectural
features similar to houses being built in the immediate area. Condition #3
recommends a three car garage be provided for this four bedroom home.
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 landscaping plans for this project have
been approved by the Planning Commission and are on file with the Community
Development Department. The existing conditions for this project 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 (Amendment #1)
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 23" day of May, 2000, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Abels, Robbins, Tyler, and Chairman Kirk
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Butler
ATTEST:
1Y HERrAAN, COMMU�
of La Quinta, California
L�-
T M IRK, CHAIRMAN
City of La Quinta, California
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2000-031
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-648, AMENDMENT #1
MAY 23, 2000
1 . Prior to building permit issuance, all applicable conditions of Tract 27519 and
Site Development Permit 99-648 shall be met.
2. The building elevations shall be revised to include decorative chimney caps.
3. Plan 5L (four bedrooms) shall be built with a three car garage measuring a
minimum inside clear dimension of 20 feet long by 30 feet wide as required by
Chapter 9.150 of the Zoning Code. A bonus room option in the garage shall not
be allowed.
4. Two story houses shall not be constructed adjacent to existing one story houses
outside the Tract boundary, unless the provisions of Section 9.60.310 of the
Zoning Code are met. No two story houses shall be built on the north Tract
boundary.
5. 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.
6. Developer and/or property owner agree 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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