PCRES 2001-012PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001-012
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SITE
DEVELOPMENT. PERMIT 2001-689, SUBJECT TO
CONDITIONS, PROVIDING COMPATIBILITY APPROVAL OF
THREE PROTOTYPE UNITS IN PGA WEST
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-689
APPLICANT: ASHBROOK COMMUNITIES
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 131h day of February, 2001, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider
the request of Ashbrook Communities to approve architectural and landscaping plans
for three new prototype residential plans to be constructed on private streets located
at the northeast corner of Avenue 58 and Black Diamond in Specific Plans 83-002 and
90-017 (PGA West); and
WHEREAS, the Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee of the
City of La Quinta, California, did on the 71h day of February, 2001, hold a public
meeting to consider the request of Ashbrook Communities to approve architectural and
landscaping plans for three new prototype residential plans to be constructed on
private streets located at the northeast corner of Avenue 58 and Black Diamond in
Specific Plans 83-002 and 90-017 (PGA West), more particularly described as:
Lots 1-92 of Tract 29147-2
WHEREAS, Site Development Permit 2001-689 is within PGA West
Specific Plans 83-002 and 90-017. Environmental Impact Reports (State
Clearinghouse Numbers 83062922 and 90020727) were certified by the City Council
in 1984 for SP 83-002 and 1991 for SP 90-017. No changed circumstances or
conditions and no information provided which would trigger the preparation of a
subsequent Environmental Impact Report.
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. The proposed units are of a compatible architectural design, colors, and
materials to the existing units in PGA West. The units utilize similar
architectural features such as concrete S-tile roofs, exterior plaster, arches,
popout stucco surrounds, inset windows, decorative eaves and lighting. The
proposed conditions require revisions to Plans 2 and 3 regarding roof design to
provide adequate variation to the facades.
2. The proposed landscaping plans will provide a minimum of one 24" box size tree
in the front yard area. All units will have at least one additional tree and other
Planning Commission Resolution 2001-012
Site Development Permit 2001-689
Ashbrook Communities
February 13, 2001
shrubs and groundcover. Corner lots require a minimum of five trees with one
tree a 24" box specimen.
3. No two story residences are proposed, nor are there any existing in the tract.
4. Masonry walls are proposed between units and will be compatible with existing
walls in PGA West.
5. The size range of the existing residences is 1,290 to over 4,800 square feet.
The proposed units vary from 2,245 square feet to 2,801 square feet with 2.5
car garages. This request is in compliance with compatibility review and parking
Code requirements.
6. 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; and
2. That it does hereby approve Site Development Permit 2001-689 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 131h day of February, 2001, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Abels, Butler, Kirk, Tyler, and Chairman Robbins
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
I aL
STEVE ROBBINS, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001-012 EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-689
ASHBROOK COMMUNITIES
FEBRUARY 13, 2001
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 in compliance with Chapter
8.13 (Water Efficient Landscaping) of the Municipal Code. The landscape and
irrigation plans shall be approved by the Coachella Valley Water District and
Riverside County Agriculture Commissioner prior to submittal to the final plans
to the Community Development Department in compliance with SP 83-002 and
90-017.
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. Front yard landscaping shall consist of a minimum 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). Lodge poles
(2" diameter) shall be used to stake trees. All shrubs and trees shall be
irrigated by bubbler or emitters and be approved by the PGA
Homeowners Association.
B. Stucco privacy walls shall be constructed for each house.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001-012
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-689
ASHBROOK COMMUNITIES
FEBRUARY 13, 2001
4. A Minor Use Permit application shall be submitted to the Community
Development Department for approval to establish a temporary model home
sales complex and guest parking lot (e.g., 10 spaces) in the project, pursuant
to Section 9.60.250 and Chapter 9.150 of the Zoning Code.
5. Mailboxes shall be provided within the project in compliance with the
requirements of the U.S. Postal Service.
6. The developer shall comply with all applicable conditions of Tract 29147 and
Specific Plans 83-002 and 90-017.
7. Ground mounted mechanical equipment shall not be installed within five feet of
the side property line.
8. The landscape plan shall meet the City's Water Efficiency Ordinance within the
confines of the Specific Plans.
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