PCRES 2001-063PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001-063
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
PROTOTYPE HOUSE PLANS IN PGA WEST
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-701
APPLICANT: CRV LA QUINTA 70, L.P.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 81' day of May, 2001, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider the
request of CRV La Quinta 70, L.P. to approve architectural and landscaping plans for
two new prototype residential plans to be constructed on private streets located at the
northwest corner of Bellerive and Winged Foot in Specific Plan 83-002 (PGA West),
pursuant Section 9.60.300 of the Zoning Code; and
WHEREAS, the Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee of the
City of La Quinta, California, did on the 2nd day of May, 2001, hold a public meeting
to consider the request of CRV La Quinta 70, L.P. to approve architectural and
landscaping plans for two new prototype residential plans that range in size from
2,985 square feet to 3,488 square feet to be constructed in PGA West, and by a vote
of 2-0 adopted Minute Motion 2001-020, subject to conditions, more particularly
described as:
70 single family lots within Tracts 28961 and 28738
WHEREAS, Site Development Permit 2001-701 is within PGA West
Specific Plan 83-002. Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse Number
83062922) was certified by the City Council in 1984 for SP 83-002. No changed
circumstances or conditions and no information has been 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, varied front yard setbacks, decorative
eaves and lighting.
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 shrubs and groundcover. Corner lots require a minimum of five trees with
one tree a 24" box specimen.
3. Masonry walls are proposed between units and will be compatible with existing
walls in PGA West (i.e., stucco).
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4. The size range of the existing residences is 1,290 to over 4,800 square feet.
The proposed units vary from 2,985 square feet to 3,488 square feet with three
car garages. This request is in compliance with compatibility review and
parking Code requirements.
5. 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 2001-701 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 81h day of May, 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
ATTEST:
J R HERMAN, Community Development Director
C ty La Quinta, California
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SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-701
CRV, LA QUINTA 70, L.P.
MAY 8, 2001
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001-063 EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-701
CRV, LA QUINTA 70, L.P.
MAY 8, 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. This Site Development Permit approval shall expire and become null and void on
May 8, 2003, unless building permits have been acquired.
3. 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.
4. 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.
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. The developer shall comply with all applicable conditions of Tracts 28738 and
28901, and Specific Plan 83-002.
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MAY 8, 2001
6. 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.
FEES AND DEPOSITS
7. 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.
8. Prior to building permit issuance, the developer shall pay school mitigation fees
to the Coachella Valley Unified School District based on the State imposed fee
in effect at that time. The school facilities' fee shall be established by
Resolution (i.e., State of California School Facilities Financing Act).
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