PCRES 2000-066PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2000-066
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SITE
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2000-648, SUBJECT TO
CONDITIONS, GRANTING COMPATIBILITY APPROVAL OF
THREE NEW PROTOTYPE UNIT PLANS FOR
CONSTRUCTION IN THE LA QUINTA DEL ORO
DEVELOPMENT (TRACT 23971-1)
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2000-648
APPLICANT: R. C. HOBBS, INC.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 26" day of September, 2000, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider
the request of R. C. Hobbs, Inc. for approval of three new prototype units (Plans 1-3)
in the La Quinta Del Oro development, located on portions of Via Del Sol, Via Sevilla,
and Via Coronado, more particularly described as:
Tract 23971-1; Lots 3-5 and 21-64 (47 lots)
WHEREAS, said Site Development Permit has been determined to be
Categorically Exempt from California Environmental Quality Act requirements under
Section 15303, Class 3 (A) of the Guidelines for Implementation; and,
WHEREAS, the Architecture and Landscape Review Committee, at its
meeting of September 13, 2000, did review the architecture for the proposed
prototype units and recommended approval, subject to conditions.
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 pursuant to Section 9.60.300 (Item H) of the Zoning
Ordinance:
1. The proposed units utilize similar architectural features such as varying roof
heights, front loaded garages, window sizes, roof tile, stucco exteriors, etc. A
minimum of three facades per housing type are offered to ensure architectural
diversify. The proposed California Mediterranean style units are compatible with
existing houses, provided exterior architectural design changes are made such
as removal of awnings, wood lintels and garage arches, elimination of dark color
tones, revisions to roof pitches, addition of window inserts for Plan 2 garages,
notched corner elements for garages, and the lowering of covered entrances.
2. Plan 3, a two-story unit, shall not be plotted within 150 feet of Washington
Street, or adjacent to existing one story units pursuant to the requirements of
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Planning Commission Resolution 2000-066
Site Development Permit 2000-648
R.C. Hobbs
September 26, 2000
the Tract Conditions and Zoning Ordinance, respectively. Prior to building
permit issuance, a plotting schedule shall be approved by the Community
Development Director under a Precise Plot Plan application.
3. Masonry walls are proposed between units and will be required to be compatible
with existing walls (i.e., tan precision blocks).
4. Improvements to sectional, metal garage doors shall include window inserts for
Plan 2 houses.
5. The approved range of 2,100 to 3,400 square feet for the residences is
between the 2,400 to 3,200 square feet approved or constructed in the project.
Small width houses shall not be plotted on lots on lots greater in width than 66
feet. Facades shall be varied to create an attractive streetscape appearance.
6. A lush, front yard landscaping plan is proposed for the prototype houses
consistent with existing La Quinta Del Oro houses. Queen palms shall be used to accentuate the lawn and shrub planting program. A desertscape plans may
be permitted for the project, provided the landscape plan is approved by the
Community Development Department.
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 2000-648 for the reasons
set forth in this Resolution, subject to the Conditions labeled Exhibit "A,"
attached hereto.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta City Planning Commission, held on the 26" day of September 26, 2000, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Butler, Kirk and Vice Chairman Abels
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Tyler and Chairman Robbins
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Planning Commission Resolution 2000-066
Site Development Permit 2000-648
R.C. Hobbs
September 26, 2000
ABSTAIN: None /
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STEVE ROBBINS, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
HER4AN, Community Development Director
La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2000-066 EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2000-684
R. C. HOBBS, INC.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2000
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
GENERAL
1 . Developer agrees 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 at its sole discretion.
The City shall promptly notify the developer of any claim, action or proceeding
and shall cooperate fully in the defense.
2. Detailed front yard landscaping plans shall be submitted to the Community
Development Department for review and approval prior to issuance of any
building permit for units authorized by this approval.
3. Prior to issuance of building permits for any of the units authorized by this
approval, final working drawings shall be approved by the Community
Development Department, including the following:
A. Enclosed parking spaces shall measure a minimum dimension of 10-feet
wide by 20-feet long and be free of any obstructions such as mechanical
equipment, etc. The Plan 3 single car garage shall be shifted two feet
back from its present location to allow easier access to the two car
garage from the driveway.
B. A two-story house shall not be constructed adjacent to or abutting a lot
line of an existing single -story home constructed in a prior phase of the
same subdivision unless proof can be provided showing that a two-story
unit was proposed for the lot by the prior builder.
C. Front yard landscaping shall consist of turf, two trees, ten 5-gallon
shrubs, and groundcover. A minimum of one tree per interior lot shall be
24" box in size having a 1.5 inch caliper measured three feet up from
grade level after planting. Corner lots require two specimen trees and
three 15-gallon trees (i.e., 0.75 inch caliper or larger). Trees deemed not
appropriate for this project are: Bottle, Brazilian and California Peppers,
Eldarica Pine and Bradford Pear. Queen palms (6 foot brown trunk) shall
be used on 50 percent of the houses, substituting as one required shade
tree per lot. Xeriscape landscaping is allowed, provided the planting list
and design elements are approved by the City. All shrubs and trees shall
be irrigated by bubbler or emitters.
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D. Lot fencing and gates shall match existing houses in Phase 1, unless
otherwise approved by the Community Development Director.
E. One story houses (Plans 1 and 2) shall be built within 150 feet of
Washington Street as required by Condition #30 of Tract 23971.
F. Plans 1 and 3 shall only be built on lots that are less than 66 feet in
width, excluding cul-de-sac lots.
G. Front facade windows for Plans 1 and 2 bedrooms/offices shall be inset
into the building a minimum distance of 5.5 inches to 6.0 inches.
H. Ground mounted mechanical equipment shall be located a minimum
distance of five feet from the property line. Architectural projections (bay
windows, chimneys, etc.) shall comply with Section 9.50.060 of the
Zoning Ordinance.
Architectural changes required for each plan is the removal of window
awnings and wood lintels.
J. Side and rear building elevations shall have stucco plant-ons of 2 inch by
4 inch (or larger) accenting window and sliding glass openings.
K. The exterior building and roof colors shall be limited to light color tones
in white, red and brown for houses to be built on Via Del Sol. A blended
color scheme shall be used for Lots 21-25 and 60-64, meaning the
developer's color palette can be used for a few lots provided the other
lots use the same colors required for Via Del Sol houses. Remaining lots
in Phase 1 (Lots 25-59) can utilize the varied color and material samples
submitted to the Community Development Department with the
application (Color Schemes 1-8 dated 8-22-2000).
L. Decorative glass inserts for garage doors shall be offered as an option by
the developer.
M. Roof pitches shall not exceed 4-in-12 to be consistent with existing
Phase 1 houses.
N. The Plan 1 facade shall be modified to include notched corners at the top
of the single car garage and bottom of the entrance to match existing Del
Oro houses.
O. Front yard setbacks shall vary between 20 feet and 25 feet as required
by Section 9.30.050 (RM) of the Zoning Ordinance.
P. The rear yard setback for Lot 3 and 4 of Tract 23971-1 shall be 25 feet
as required Section 9.50.020 of the Zoning Ordinance.
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Q. Houses plotting shall consist of Plans 1-3 ranging in size from 2,400
square feet to 3,200 square feet. Facades shall be varied to create
architectural diversity within the development.
4. A Minor Use Permit application shall be submitted to the Community
Development Department for approval to establish a temporary model home
sales complex on Via Sevilla.
5. Finish pad heights for the proposed houses shall be consistent with Exhibit A
of Tentative Tract Map 23971 approved by the City Council on March 7, 1989,
unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer.
6. Sidewalks shall be constructed along the frontage of each lot. An
Encroachment Permit shall be obtained from the Public Works Department to
construct any improvements in the City's right-of-way. Prior to a final
inspection, unused driveway approaches shall be replaced with raised concrete
curbing.
7. Original model home improvements on Lots 3 and 4 shall be removed before on -
site construction of houses begins, provided perimeter landscaping is retained
unless otherwise determined by a certified arborist. All findings and
recommendations of the arborist shall be in written and submitted to the
Community Development Department for consideration prior to any work being
completed.
8. Cluttered mailboxes shall be provided within the project in compliance with the
requirements of the US Postal Service.
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