PCRES 2001-049PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001-049
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TWO
PROTOTYPE UNITS IN TRACT 14496-1 (SANTA ROSA
COVE)
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-697
APPLICANT: RGC COURTHOMES, INC.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 241h day of April, 2001, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider the
request of RGC CourtHomes, Inc. to approve architectural plans for two prototype
residential plans (Plans 1 and 2) to be constructed on private streets located at the
northeast corner of Calle Mazatlan and Camino Quintana in Specific Plan 121-E,
pursuant to Section 9.60.300 (Compatibility Review) of the Zoning Code. The site's
legal described is:
Lots 206-211 of Tract 14496-1
WHEREAS, Site Development Permit 2001-6697 is within Specific Plan
121-E, a master planned community of single family houses oriented around the La
Quinta Resort and Club and existing golf course fairways on 622 acres. SP 121-E was
approved by the County of Riverside in 1979 by adoption of Environmental Impact
Report #41. Since adoption various updates to the Plan have been approved by the
La Quinta City Council with the last review occurring in 1997 under SP 121-E,
Amendment #4. No changed circumstances or conditions and no new information has
been provided which would trigger the preparation of a subsequent Environmental
Impact Report.
WHEREAS, Tentative Tract Map 14496 (Santa Rosa Cove) was approved
by the County of Riverside in 1979 and Phase 1 of the Tract was recorded on April
22, 1981, consisting of 211 single family lots on 45+ acres located on the west of
Eisenhower Drive at 50th Avenue in a portion of SP 121-E.
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 the Santa Rosa Cove community. The units
— utilize similar architectural features such as concrete S-tile roofs, exterior
plaster, arches, popout stucco surrounds, inset windows, decorative eaves and
lighting.
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Planning Commission Resolution 2001-049
Site Development Permit 2001-697 - Adopted
RGC CourtHomes, Inc.
April 24, 2001
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2. The future landscaping plan shall 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
shrubs and groundcover. Corner lots require a minimum of five trees with one
tree a 24" box specimen in compliance with Section 9.60.300 (Item 14).
3. No two story residences are proposed, nor are there any existing in Tract
14496-1.
4. Stuccoed walls are proposed between units and will be compatible with existing
walls in the development, unless a substitute material is allowed by the City of
La Quinta.
5. The size range of the existing residences in the Santa Rosa Cove development
are 1,389 to over 2,286 square feet in Tract 14496. The proposed units vary
from 2,037 square feet to 2,353 square feet with 2.5 car garages.
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 2001-697 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 24`h day of April, 2001, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Abels, Butler, Kirk, Tyler, and Chairman Robbins
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
STEVE ROBBINS, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
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Site Development Permit 2001-697 - Adopted
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April 24, 2001
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001-049
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-697
RGC COURTHOMES, INC.
APRIL 24, 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. The Site Development Permit shall expire within two years from approval,
unless building permits are issued pursuant to Section 9.210.010 of the Zoning
Ordinance. Time extensions may be granted pursuant to Section 9.200.080.
3. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit or building permit for construction of
any building or use contemplated by this approval, the applicant shall obtain
permits and/or clearances from the following City Departments or affected
public agencies:
• Fire Marshal
• Public Works Department (Grading/Encroachment Permits)
• Community Development Department
• Desert Sands Unified School District
• Coachella Valley Water District
• Imperial Irrigation District
• California Regional Water Quality Control Board (NPDES Permit)
The applicant is responsible for any requirements of the permits or clearances
from those jurisdictions. If the requirements include approval of improvement
plans, applicant shall furnish proof of said approvals prior to obtaining City
approval of the plans.
The applicant shall comply with applicable provisions of the City's NPDES
stormwater discharge permit. For projects requiring project -specific NPDES
construction permits, the applicant shall include a copy of the application for the
Notice of Intent with grading plans submitted for plan checking. Prior to
issuance of a grading or site construction permit, the applicant shall submit a
copy of the proposed Storm Water Pollution Protection Plan for review by the
Public Works Department.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001-049
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-697
RGC COURTHOMES, INC
APRIL 24, 2001
4. Detailed front yard landscaping plans shall be submitted to the Community
Development Department for review and approval prior to issuance of any
building permits. 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.
5. Prior to issuance of building permits, 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 minimum 1.5 inch caliper (or larger)
measured three feet up from grade level after planting (i.e., 10 feet tall
once planted). 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.
B. Stucco privacy walls shall be constructed for each house, unless a
material change is allowed by the Community Development Director.
6. Mailboxes shall be provided within the project in compliance with the
requirements of the U.S. Postal Service.
7. The developer shall comply with all applicable conditions of Tract 14496 and
Specific Plan 121-E.
8. Project lighting shall be approved by the Building and Safety Department during
plan check review.
9. Prior to occupation of the project site for construction purposes, the applicant
shall submit and receive approval of a fugitive dust control plan prepared in
accordance with Chapter 6.16, LQMC. The applicant shall maintain graded,
undeveloped land to prevent wind and water erosion of soils. The land shall be
planted with interim landscaping or provided with other erosion control
measures approved by the Community Development Department.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001-049
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-697
RGC COURTHOMES, INC
APRIL 24, 2001
FEES AND DEPOSITS
10. The applicant shall pay the City's established fees for plan checking and
construction inspection. Fee amounts shall be those in effect when the
applicant makes application for plan checking and permits.
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