PCRES 2001-076PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001-076
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVAL OF AMENDING TRACT MAP 29306 TO
ALLOW A CHANGE TO CONDITION #34 OF CITY
COUNCIL RESOLUTION 99-99 REQUIRING UNDER
GROUNDING OF OVERHEAD TRANSMISSION LINES
FOR A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION
IN RANCHO LA QUINTA
CASE NO.: TRACT MAP 29306, AMENDMENT #1
APPLICANT: T. D. DESERT DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 81h day of May, 2001, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider
amending Condition No. 34 of City Council Resolution 99-99 to allow an exemption
to the under grounding of existing overhead utility lines on Imperial Irrigation District
high voltage power lines (92 Kv) for a subdivision of 26.4 acre site into 75 single
family and other common lots, located on the south side of 481h Avenue and 500-feet
east of Dune Palms Road in Rancho La Quinta with connections to Tract 29457 and
27835; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did on
the 3`d day of August, 1999, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing approving the
subdivision of 26.4 acre site into 75 single family and other common lots, located on
the south side of 481h Avenue and 500-feet east of Dune Palms Road, more
particularly described as:
Being a portion of Parcels 12, 14, 15, 18 and 19 of Parcel Map 20469
as filed in Book 140 of Maps on Pages 95-100 inclusive, County of
Riverside, State of California; N% of Section 32, T5S, R7E, SBBM
WHEREAS, Tract Map 29306 was recorded with the County of Riverside
Recorder's Office creating said lots on April 6, 2000; and
WHEREAS, the applicant is requesting to amend a final map pursuant to
Section 13.20.1 15 of the Subdivision Ordinance; and
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T. D. Desert Development
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WHEREAS, said Environmental Assessment has complied with the
requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of
1970" (as amended; Resolution 83-68 adopted by the La Quinta City Council) in that
the Community Development Department t has prepared an Initial Study (EA 2001-
421) and has determined that the proposed project(s) could not have a significant
adverse impact on the environment based on the proposed mitigation measures and
a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact should be filed; 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 make the following Mandatory Findings:
A. The proposed Map Amendment is consistent with the City of La Quinta General
Plan and any applicable specific plans.
A Specific Plan and General Plan Amendments are being processed concurrently
with this application to ensuring compliance with City standards and
requirements.
The project is within a Low Density Residential (LDR) District per the provisions
of the General Plan Update allowing a density of 2 to 4 units per acre;
therefore, provisions of Land Use Element (Chapter 2) are met. Specific Plan
84-004 designates the site as residential and golf course which permits single
family dwellings and golf related facilities. Tract Map 29306 is consistent with
the goals, policies and intent of the La Quinta General Plan and Specific Plan
84-004 provided conditions contained herein are met to ensure consistency
with the General Plan, Specific Plan and mitigation of environmental
consequences pursuant to Final Environmental Impact Report #190 (Addendum).
B. The design, or improvement of, the proposed subdivision is consistent with the
La Quinta General Plan and any applicable specific plans.
All designs of streets and infrastructure improvements in the project conform
to City standards contained in the General Plan and Subdivision Ordinance as
designed. Access for the single family lots will be provided from internal streets
planned under this tract and Tract 27835. The density and design standards
for the tract will comply with the Land Use Element of the General Plan
(Chapter 2) and the Specific Plan.
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C. The design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are not likely to
cause substantial environmental damage, or substantially injure fish or wildlife,
or their habitat.
The subject site is graded and is physically suitable for the proposed land
division. This project will not cause substantial environmental damage or injury
to fish or wildlife, or their habitat because mitigation measures were completed
at the time the site was rough graded as required by SP 84-004, EIR No. 90
(Addendum), and Parcel Map 20469.
D. The design of the subdivision, or type of improvements, are not likely to cause
serious public health problems.
The design of the subdivision will not cause serious public health problems
because they will install urban improvements based on City, State, and Federal
requirements, and Specific Plan 84-004. The existing overhead transmission
lines do not pose a threat adjacent properties in that they were installed
pursuant federal and state requirements under the supervision and direction of
the Imperial Irrigation District personnel.
E. The design of the subdivision, or type of improvements, will not conflict with
easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through, or use of,
property within the proposed subdivision.
The proposed streets are planned to provide direct access to each single family
lot. All required public easements will provide access to the site or support
necessary infrastructure improvements as required by SP 84-004.
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 reconfirm the conclusions of Final Environmental Impact
Report No. 90 (Addendum) and Environmental Assessment 98-357 for Specific
Plan 84-004;
3. That it does hereby recommend to the City Council certification of
Environmental Assessment 2001-421 for the reasons set forth in this
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Resolution and as stated in the Environmental Assessment Checklist and
Addendum on file with the Community Development Department; and,
4. That it does recommend approval to the City Council of Amending Tract Map
29306 for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached
conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta City Planning Commission, held on this 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
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
JER Y ERMAf , Community Development Director
CitV of Ua Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001-076
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
AMENDING TRACT MAP 29306, RANCHO LA QUINTA
T. D. DESERT DEVELOPMENT
MAY 8, 2001
GENERAL
1 . The developer/property owner 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 including but not limited to indemnifying and holding harmless
the City from any challenge regarding SP 84-004 (Amendment #4), GPA 2001-073,
EA 2001-421, and affiliated subdivision maps. The City of La Quinta shall have the
right to select its defense counsel in its sole discretion.
The City shall promptly notify the subdivider of any claim, action or proceeding and
shall cooperate fully in the defense.
2. This tentative map and any final maps thereunder shall comply with the requirements
and standards of § § 66410 through 66499.58 of the California Government Code (the
Subdivision Map Act) and Chapter 13 of the La Quinta Municipal Code (LQMC).
3. Prior to the issuance of a grading, construction or building permit, the applicant shall
obtain permits and/or clearances from the following public agencies:
• Fire Marshal
• Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Improvement Permit)
• Community Development Department
• Riverside Co. Environmental Health Department
• Desert Sands Unified School District
• Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD)
• Imperial Irrigation District (IID)
• California Water Quality Control Board (CWQCB)
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 submit a copy of the CWQCB acknowledgment of the applicant's
Notice of Intent prior to issuance of a grading or site construction permit. The
applicant shall ensure that the required Storm Water Pollution Protection Plan is
available for inspection at the project site.
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4. The applicant shall comply with the terms and requirements of the infrastructure fee
program in effect at the time of issuance of building permits.
PROPERTY RIGHTS
5. Prior to approval of a final map, the applicant shall consolidate or reconfigure
underlying lots and parcels so that none are reduced to an illegal size or shape by the
overlay of this map.
6. Prior to approval of a final map, the applicant shall acquire or confer easements and
other property rights required of the tentative map or otherwise necessary for
construction or proper functioning of the proposed development. Conferred rights
shall include irrevocable offers to dedicate or grant access easements to the City for
emergency services and for maintenance, construction, and reconstruction of essential
improvements.
7. The applicant shall dedicate or grant public and private street right of way and utility
easements in conformance with the City's General Plan, Municipal Code, applicable
specific plans, and as required by the City Engineer.
8. Dedications or grants required of this development include:
A. Lots A & D (Private Collectors): 37 feet
B. Lots B & C (Private Culs de Sac): 37 feet with 45.5-foot bulb radius.
C. Flood easements to CVWD for all areas below the elevation of 50.00 feet which
are not drainage isolated (to elevation 50.00) from the La Quinta Evacuation
Channel.
9. Right of way geometry for culs de sac, knuckle turns and corner cut -backs shall
conform with Riverside County Standard Drawings #801 and #805 respectively unless
otherwise approved by the City Engineer.
10. The applicant shall dedicate ten -foot public utility easements contiguous with and
along both sides of all private streets. The easements may be reduced to five feet
with the express concurrence of IID.
11. The applicant shall create a 20-foot perimeter setback along Avenue 48. The 20-foot
minimum depth may be used as an average depth for meandering wall designs. The
setback requirement applies to all frontage including, but not limited to, remainder
parcels and sites dedicated for utility purposes.
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Where public facilities (e.g., sidewalks) are placed on privately -owned setbacks, the
applicant shall dedicate blanket easements for those purposes.
12. The applicant shall dedicate easements necessary for placement of and access to
utility lines and structures, mailbox clusters and common areas.
13. The applicant shall vacate abutter's rights of access to Avenue 48 except for the 30-
foot driveway centered approximately 35 feet west of the most easterly boundary of
Lot 77.
14. The applicant shall furnish proof of easements or written permission, as appropriate,
from owners of any abutting properties on which grading, retaining wall construction,
permanent slopes, or other encroachments are to occur.
15. The applicant shall cause no easements to be granted or recorded over any portion of
this property between the date of approval of this tentative map by the City Council
and the date of recording of any final map(s) covering the same portion of the property
unless such easements are approved by the City Engineer.
FINAL MAPISI AND PARC MAPISI
16. Prior to approval of a final map, the applicant shall furnish accurate AutoCad files of
the complete map, as approved by the City's map checker, on storage media
acceptable to the City Engineer. The files shall utilize standard AutoCad menu items
so they may be fully retrieved into a basic AutoCad program.
If the map was not produced in AutoCad or a file format which can be converted to
AutoCad, the City Engineer may accept raster -image files of the map.
IMPROVEMENT PLAN
As used throughout these conditions of approval, professional titles such as "engineer,"
"surveyor," and "architect" refer to persons currently certified or licensed to practice their
respective professions in the State of California.
17. Improvement plans shall be prepared by or under the direct supervision of qualified
engineers and landscape architects, as appropriate. Plans shall be submitted on 24"
x 36" media in the categories of "Rough Grading," "Precise Grading," "Streets &
Drainage," and "Landscaping." Precise grading plans shall have signature blocks for
Community Development Director and the Building Official. All other plans shall have
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signature blocks for the City Engineer. Plans are not approved for construction until
they are signed.
"Streets and Drainage" plans shall normally include signals, sidewalks, bike paths,
entry drives, gates, and parking lots. "Landscaping" plans shall normally include
irrigation improvements, landscape lighting and entry monuments. "Precise Grading"
plans shall normally include perimeter walls.
Plans for improvements not listed above shall be in formats approved by the City
Engineer.
18. The City may maintain standard plans, details and/or construction notes for elements
of construction. For a fee established by City resolution, the applicant may acquire
standard plan and/or detail sheets from the City.
19. When final plans are approved by the City, the applicant shall furnish accurate
AutoCad files of the complete, approved plans on storage media acceptable to the City
Engineer. The files shall utilize standard AutoCad menu items so they may be fully
retrieved into a basic AutoCad program. At the completion of construction and prior
to final acceptance of improvements, the applicant shall update the files to reflect as -
constructed conditions.
If the plans were not produced in AutoCad or a file format which can be converted to
AutoCad, the City Engineer may accept raster -image files of the plans.
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT
20. The applicant shall construct improvements and/or satisfy obligations, or furnish an
executed, secured agreement to construct improvements and/or satisfy obligations
required by the City prior to approval of a final map or parcel map or issuance of a
certificate of compliance for a waived parcel map. For secured agreements, security
provided, and the release thereof, shall conform with Chapter 13, LQMC.
Improvements to be made or agreed to shall include removal of any existing structures
or obstructions which are not part of the proposed improvements.
21. If improvements are secured, the applicant shall provide estimates of improvement
costs for checking and approval by the City Engineer. Estimates shall comply with the
schedule of unit costs adopted by City resolution or ordinance. For items not listed
in the City's schedule, estimates shall meet the approval of the City Engineer.
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Estimates for utilities and other improvements under the jurisdiction of other agencies
shall be approved by those agencies. Security is not required for telephone, gas, or
T.V. cable improvements. However, development -wide improvements shall not be
agendized for final acceptance until the City receives confirmation from the telephone
authority that the applicant has met all requirements for telephone service to lots
within the development.
22, If improvements are phased with multiple final maps or other administrative approvals
(e.g., a Site Development Permit), off -site improvements and common improvements
(e.g., perimeter walls & landscaping, common lots and entry gates) shall be
constructed or secured prior to approval of the first phase unless otherwise approved
by the City Engineer. Improvements and obligations required of each phase shall be
completed and satisfied prior to completion of homes or occupancy of permanent
buildings within the phase and subsequent phases unless a construction phasing plan
is approved by the City Engineer.
23. If the applicant fails to construct improvements or satisfy obligations in a timely
manner or as specified in an approved phasing plan or in an improvement agreement,
the City shall have the right to halt issuance of building permits or final building
inspections, withhold other approvals related to the development of the project or call
upon the surety to complete the improvements.
GRADING
24. This development shall comply with Chapter 8.11 of the LQMC (Flood Hazard
Regulations)• If any portion of any proposed building lot in the development is or may
be located within a flood hazard area as identified on the City's Flood Insurance Rate
Maps, the development shall be graded to ensure that all floors and exterior fill (at the
foundation) are above the level of the project (100-year) flood and building pads are
compacted to 95% Proctor Density as required in Title 44 of the Code of Federal
Regulations, Section 65.5(a) (6)• Prior to issuance of building permits for lots which
are so located, the applicant shall furnish certifications as required by FEMA that the
above conditions have been met.
25. The applicant shall furnish a preliminary geotechnical ("soils") report and a grading plan
prepared by a qualified engineer. The grading plan shall conform with the
recommendations of the soils report and be certified as adequate by a soils engineer
or engineering geologist. The plan must be approved by the City Engineer prior to
issuance of a grading permit. A statement shall appear on final maps (if any are
required of this development) that a soils report has been prepared pursuant to Section
17953 of the Health and Safety Code.
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26. Slopes shall not exceed 5:1 within public rights of way and 3:1 in landscape areas
outside the right of way unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer.
27. The applicant shall endeavor to minimize differences in elevation at abutting properties
and between separate tracts and lots within this development. Building pad elevations
on contiguous lots shall not differ by more than three feet except for lots within a tract
or parcel map, but not sharing common street frontage, where the differential shall not
exceed five feet. If compliance with this requirement is impractical, the City will
consider and may approve alternatives which minimize safety concerns, maintenance
difficulties and neighboring -owner dissatisfaction with the grade differential.
28, 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 furnish security, in a form acceptable to the
city, in an amount sufficient to guarantee compliance with the provisions of the
permit.
29. 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 and Public
Works Departments.
30. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall provide building pad
certifications stamped and signed by qualified engineers or surveyors. For each pad,
the certification shall list the approved elevation, the actual elevation, the difference
between the two, if any, and pad compaction. The data shall be organized by lot
number and listed cumulatively if submitted at different times.
DRAINAGE
31. Stormwater handling shall conform with the approved hydrology and drainage plan for
Rancho La Quinta. Nuisance water shall be disposed of in an approved manner.
32. If the applicant proposes discharge of stormwater to the La Quinta Evacuation
Channel, the applicant shall indemnify the City from the costs of any sampling and
testing of the development's effluent which may be required under the City's NPDES
Permit or other City- or area -wide pollution prevention program, and for any other
obligations and/or expenses which may arise from such discharge. The
indemnification shall be executed and furnished to the City prior to issuance of any
grading, construction or building permit and shall be binding on all heirs, executors,
administrators, assigns, and successors in interest in the land within this tentative map
excepting therefrom those portions required to be dedicated or deeded for public use.
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The form of the indemnification shall be acceptable to the City Attorney. If such
discharge is approved for this development, the applicant shall make provisions in the
CC&Rs for meeting these potential obligations.
UTILITIES
33. The applicant shall obtain the approval of the City Engineer for the location of all utility
lines within the right of way and all above -ground utility structures including, but not
limited to, traffic signal cabinets, electrical vaults, water valves, and telephone stands,
to ensure optimum placement for practical and aesthetic purposes.
34. Existing overhead lines and all proposed utilities within or adjacent to the proposed
development shall be installed underground, unless otherwise permitted by General
Plan Amendment 2000-073.
35. Utilities shall be installed prior to overlying hardscape. For installation of utilities in
existing, improved streets, the applicant shall comply with trench restoration
requirements maintained or required by the City Engineer. The applicant shall provide
certified reports of trench compaction for approval of the City Engineer.
STREET AND TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS
36. The City is contemplating adoption of a major thoroughfare improvement program.
Any property within this specific plan which has not received final development
approval when the program takes effect may be subject to the program as determined
by the City.
37. The applicant shall install the following street improvements to conform with the
General Plan street type noted in parentheses. (Public street improvements shall
conform with the City's General Plan in effect at the time of construction.)
A. OFF -SITE STREETS
1) Avenue 48 and Avenue 50 Pro Rata Reimbursement - The applicant shall
remunerate the City for this Tentative Tract's pro-rata share of Avenue 48
and Avenue 50 improvements as required by Specific Plan 84-004.
2) Construct six-foot meandering sidewalk along Avenue 48.
B. ON -SITE PRIVATE STREETS
1) Lots A & D (Private Collectors) - 36 feet between curbfaces.
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2) Lots B & C (Private Culs de Sac) - 36 feet between curbfaces, 45-foot curb
radius on cul de sac bulbs.
38. Improvements shall include appurtenances such as traffic control signs, markings and
other devices; street name signs and sidewalks. Mid -block street lighting is not
required.
39. The applicant may be required to extend improvements beyond development
boundaries to ensure they safely integrate with existing improvements (e.g., grading;
traffic control devices and transitions in alignment, elevation or dimensions of streets
and sidewalks).
40. Improvements shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the LQMC,
adopted standards, supplemental drawings and specifications, and as approved by the
City Engineer. Improvement plans for streets, access gates and parking areas shall be
stamped and signed by qualified engineers.
41. Culs de sac, knuckle turns and corner cut -backs shall conform with Riverside County
Standard Drawings #800/800a, #801 and #805 respectively unless otherwise
approved by the City Engineer.
42. Streets shall have vertical curbs or other approved curb configurations which convey
water without ponding and provide lateral containment of dust and residue for street
sweeping. If a wedge curb design is approved, the lip at the flowline shall be vertical
(1/8" batter) and a minimum of 0.1' in height.
Unused curb cuts on any lot shall be restored to normal curbing prior to final inspection
of permanent building(s) on the lot.
43. The applicant shall design street pavement sections using Caltrans' design procedure
(20-year life) and site -specific data for soil strength and anticipated traffic loading
(including construction traffic). Minimum structural sections shall be as follows (or
approved equivalents for alternate materials):
Residential & Parking Areas 3.0" a.c./4.50" a.b.
Collector 4.0"/5.00"
Secondary Arterial 4.0"/6.00"
Primary Arterial 4.5"/6.00"
Major Arterial 5.5"/6.50"
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44. The applicant shall submit current mix designs (less than two years old at the time of
construction) for base, asphalt concrete and Portland cement concrete. The submittal
shall include test results for all specimens used in the mix design procedure. For mix
designs over six months old, the submittal shall include recent (less than six months
old at the time of construction) aggregate gradation test results confirming that design
gradations can be achieved in current production. The applicant shall not schedule
construction operations until mix designs are approved.
45. The City will conduct final inspections of homes and other habitable buildings only
when the buildings have improved street and (if required) sidewalk access to publicly -
maintained streets. The improvements shall include required traffic control devices,
pavement markings and street name signs. If on -site streets are initially constructed
with partial pavement thickness, the applicant shall complete the pavement prior to
final inspections of the last ten percent of homes within the tract or when directed by
the City, whichever comes first.
LANDSCAPING
46. The applicant shall provide landscaping in required setbacks and common lots, and
park areas.
47. Landscape and irrigation plans for landscaped lots and setbacks, medians, retention
basins, and parks shall be signed and stamped by a licensed landscape architect and
comply with Chapter 8.13 of the Municipal Code.
The applicant shall submit plans for approval by the Community Development
Department prior to plan checking by the Public Works Department. When plan
checking is complete, the applicant shall obtain the signatures of CVWD and the
Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner prior to submitting for signature by the
City Engineer. Plans are not approved for construction until signed by the City
Engineer.
48. Landscape areas shall have permanent irrigation improvements meeting the
requirements of the City Engineer. Use of lawn shall be minimized with no lawn or
spray irrigation within 18 inches of curbs along public streets.
49. Front yard landscaping for future houses shall consist of a minimum of two shade
trees (1.5-inch and larger caliper size) and 10 five -gallon shrubs. Three additional
shade trees (1.0-inch caliper) shall be required for corner lots houses. All trees shall
be double staked to prevent wind damage.
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PUBLIC SERVICES
50. The applicant shall provide public transit improvements as required by Sunline Transit
and/or the City.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
51. The applicant shall employ construction quality -assurance measures which meet the
approval of the City Engineer.
52. The applicant shall employ or retain qualified civil engineers, geotechnical engineers,
surveyors, or other appropriate professionals to provide sufficient construction
supervision to be able to furnish and sign accurate record drawings.
53. The applicant shall arrange and bear the cost of measurement, sampling and testing
procedures not included in the City's inspection program but required by the City as
evidence that construction materials and methods comply with plans, specifications
and applicable regulations.
54. Upon completion of construction, the applicant shall furnish the City reproducible
record drawings of all improvement plans which were signed by the City Engineer and
the precise grading plans. Each sheet shall be clearly marked "Record Drawings," "As -
Built" or "As -Constructed" and shall be stamped and signed by the engineer or
surveyor certifying to the accuracy of the drawings. The applicant shall revise the
CAD or raster -image files previously submitted to the City to reflect as -constructed
conditions.
MAINTENAN E
55. The applicant shall make provisions for continuous, perpetual maintenance of all on -
site improvements, perimeter landscaping, access drives, and sidewalks. The
applicant shall maintain required public improvements until they are accepted by the
appropriate public agency.
FEES AND DEPOSITS
56. 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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57. Plan check fees required by the Riverside Country Fire Department shall be paid when
plans are submitted for review and approval.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
58. Fire hydrants in accordance with Coachella Valley Water District Standard W-33 shall
be located at each street intersection spaced not more than 330 feet apart in any
direction with no portion of any lot frontage more than 165 feet from a fire hydrant.
Minimum fire flow shall be 1,000 g.p.m. for a 2-hour duration at 20 psi. Blue dot
reflectors shall be mounted in the middle of streets directly in line with fire hydrants.
59. Applicant/developer will provide written certification for the appropriate water
company that the required fire hydrant(s) are either existing or that financial
arrangements have been made to provide them.
60. Prior to recordation of the final map, applicant/developer shall furnish one blueline copy
of the water system plans to the Fire Department for review/approval. Plans shall
conform to the fire hydrant types, location and spacing, and the system will meet the
fire flow requirements. Plans will be signed and approved by the registered Civil
Engineer and the local water company with the following certification: "/ certify that
the design of the water system is in accordance with the requirements prescribed by
the Riverside County Fire Department."
61. The required water system including fire hydrants will be installed and accepted by the
appropriate water agency prior to any combustible building materials being placed on
an individual lot.
62. A temporary water supply for fire protection may be allowed for the construction of
the model units only. Plans for a temporary water system must be submitted to the
Fire Department for review prior to issuance of building permits.
MISCELLANEOUS
63. All public agency letters received for this case are made part of the case file
documents for plan checking purposes.
64. Applicable conditions of Specific Plan 84-004 as amended shall be met prior to
building permit issuance.
65. The layout and design of the permanent tract access gates shall be approved by the
Community Development Department after review and approval by the Fire
Department.
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Planning Commission Resolution 2001-076
Conditions of Approval - Adopted
Tentative Tract Map 29306, Rancho La Quinta
May 8, 2001
66. This tract shall be annexed into the Rancho La Quinta Homeowners' Association
(HOA) ensuring maintenance of common open space, perimeter landscaping, private
roads, security, and architectural consistency pursuant to the requirements of Specific
Plan 84-004.
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