PCRES 2000-033PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2000- 033
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
DESIGN OF THREE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
PROTOTYPE UNITS FOR CONSTRUCTION IN TRACT 29586,
IN DUNA LA QUINTA
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2000-670
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 duly noticed Public Hearing to consider
approval of architectural plans for three single family prototype residential plans to be
constructed, south of 50`h Avenue, west of Washington Street, south of Avenida Los
Verdes, more particularly described as:
Parcels 1 and 2 and Lots A, B and C of Parcel Map 19730
WHEREAS, the Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee of the
City of La Quinta, California, did on the 4th day of March, 1999, hold a duly -noticed
public meeting to consider approval of architectural plans for three new single family
prototype residential plans to be constructed south 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 have
been previously assessed in conjunction with EIR (State Clearinghouse #83-061305,
Specific Plan 83-001) certified on May 15, 1984. No changed circumstances or
conditions are proposed which would trigger the preparation of a subsequent EIR
pursuant to PRC 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, pursuant to Section 9.60.330 of the Zoning
Code for residential tract development review:
1 . Each prototype plan proposed consists of three different front elevations each
with structural and architectural trim changes to Insure a varied and marked
difference.
2. The proposed units have varied roof lines with combinations of hips and gables
to prevent a continuous (one height) roof (such as a hipped or gable) when
viewed from the front and rear of the unit.
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Planning Commission Resolution 2000-033
Site Development Permit 2000-670- Adopted
Century -Crowell Communities
May 23, 2000
3. All side elevations of the residential units have windows Itwo foot by two foot
or larger) and doors with plastered or wood surrounds (three inch minimum
depth) on at least two sides of the frame.
4. The design of the precise plot plan ensures compliance with the requirement
that identical 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 2000-670 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 23rd day of May, 2000, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Abels, Robbins, Tyler, and Chairman Kirk
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Butler
ABSTAIN: None
0
KIRK, Chairman
of La Quinta, California
HER Community Development Director
La Q inta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2000-033
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2000-670
CENTURY-CROWELL COMMUNITIES
MAY 23, 2000
GENERAL CONDITIONS
This approval is for three residential prototypes, with optional features and
front elevation alternatives, containing 1,803 to 2,400 square feet of 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 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.
3. Garage doors shall be constructed of 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.
4. Air conditioning mechanical equipment shall not be installed in the five foot
side yard setbacks.
5. 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.
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