PCRES 2001-084PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001-084
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, APPROVING THE
DEVELOPMENT OF 65 SINGLE FAMILY HOMES
WITHIN THE LA QUINTA RESORT SPECIFIC PLAN,
#121-E, AMENDMENT #5
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-703
APPLICANT: KSL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 8th and 22nd day of May, 2001, hold duly noticed Public Hearings for KSL
Development Corporation to allow the construction of 65 single family homes on
17.82 acres within the La Quinta Resort Specific Plan area, more particularly described
as:
APN's 658-190-004, 773-020-033, 770-020-021, 773-020-034
WHEREAS, the Architecture and Landscape Review Committee for the
City of La Quinta did, on the 2nd day of May, 2001 recommend approval of the
proposed project, by adoption of Minute Motion 2001-023, subject to conditions of
approval;
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 recommending
approval of said Site Development Permit:
1. The proposed Site Development Permit is consistent with the General Plan
goals, policies and programs relating to the Low Density Residential land use
designation, and supports the development of a mix of residential land uses
within an established Specific Plan.
2. The proposed Site Development Permit is consistent with the standards of the
Zoning Ordinance and is consistent with the La Quinta Resort Specific Plan, as
conditioned, which establishes development standards for the project. The
project, as conditioned meets the City's standards for height, landscaping and
land use.
3. The proposed Site Development Permit will not be detrimental to the public
health, safety and welfare, as it has been designed to be compatible with
surrounding development, and conform with the City's standards and
requirements, as conditioned.
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4. The proposed Site Development Permit, as conditioned, complies with the
architectural design standards for the La Quinta Resort Specific Plan (#121-E,
Amendment #5), and implements the development standards and design
guidelines included in that document.
5. The proposed Site Development Permit, as conditioned, is consistent with the
landscaping standards and palette in the La Quinta Resort Specific Plan and
implements the standards for landscaping and aesthetics established in the
General Plan.
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 2001-703, for the
reasons set forth in this Resolution, and subject to the Conditions of Approval
attached hereto; and
3. That it does hereby confirm the conclusion that the Addendum to EIR #41
assessed the environmental concerns of this Specific Plan.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta Planning Commission held on this 22nd 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:
1Y HER�WN, Community Development Director
of La Quinta, California
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001-084
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-703
MAY 22, 2001
1 . The final landscaping plan shall include the following plant sizes:
Interior Street Trees
Accent Trees
Unit Screen Trees
Perimeter/Entry
Shrubs
Groundcover
Desertscape
Ocotillo
Vines
24" box minimum
24" box minimum
24;' box minimum
25' trunk height minimum
5 gal. Minimum
1 gal. Minimum
5 gal. Minimum
6' minimum
5 gal. Minimum
2. The applicant shall create perimeter setbacks and meandering walls along public
rights of way as follows (listed setback depth is the average depth if
meandering wall design is approved):
A. Eisenhower Drive (Primary Arterial): 20-feet.
B. Avenue 50 (Primary Arterial): 20-feet.
The setback requirement applies to all frontage including, but not limited to,
remainder parcels and sites dedicated for utility purposes.
Where public facilities (e.g., meandering sidewalks) are placed on privately -
owned setbacks, the applicant shall dedicate blanket easements for those
purposes.
3. The perimeter wall shall be compatible with the Duna La Quinta perimeter wall
and no more than 6 feet in height, finished with a stucco finish, and articulated
with pilasters at a minimum of 60 foot intervals.
4. All changes to the Specific Plan which are also included in the Site Development
Permit shall be made to the latter to ensure consistency. The project proponent
shall submit amended documents within 30 days of City Council approval or,
issuance of a grading permit, whichever occurs first, of the Specific Plan.
5. The perimeter walls along Eisenhower Drive and Avenue 50 shall be constructed
at the time the homes are built along either of the two streets. The Community
Development Department shall determine the portion of the wall that shall be
installed when building permits are issued for the clubhouse.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001-084
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-703
MAY 22, 2001
6. The home to be located on lot #16 shall be limited to one story, 22 feet in
height.
COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
7. Grading and drainage plans shall be submitted to the District for review prior to
the issuance of grading permits.
8. The project proponent shall construct suitable facilities to limit access to the La
Quinta Evacuation Channel.
9. The project proponent shall obtain an encroachment permit from the District
prior to any construction within the right of way of the La Quinta Evacuation
Channel.
10. The proposed project shall be annexed to Improvement District Nos. 55 and 82
for sanitation service.
1 1 . Plans for grading, landscaping and irrigation systems shall be submitted to the
District for review for the purpose of ensuring efficient water management.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
12. Approved standard fire hydrants, located at each intersection and spaced 330
feet apart with no portion of any lot frontage more than 165 feet from a
hydrant. Minimum fire flow shall be 1000 gpm, for a 2 hour duration at 20 psi.
13. Blue dot reflectors shall be placed in the street 8 inches from centerline to the
side that the fire hydrant is on, to identify fire hydrant locations.
14. Gate entrances shall be at least two feet wider than the width of the travel
lanes serving that gate. Any gate providing access from a road to a driveway
shall be located at least 35 feet setback from the roadway and shall open to
allow a vehicle to stop without obstructing traffic on the road. Where a one-way
road with a single traffic lane provides access to a gate entrance, a 40-foot
turning radius shall be used.
15. Gates shall be equipped with a rapid entry system (KNOX). Plans shall be —
submitted to the Fire Department for approval prior to installation. Gate pins
shall be rated with a shear pin force, not to exceed 30 pounds. Gates activated
by the rapid entry system shall remain open until closed by the rapid entry
system.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001-084
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-703
MAY 22, 2001
16. The applicant or developer shall prepare and submit to the Fire Department for
approval, a site plan designating required fire lanes with appropriate lane
painting and/or signs.
17. Prior to any earthmoving activities, the permanent employee parking facilities
located at Calle Tampico and Avenida Bermudas shall have been completed to
the satisfaction of the City, shall be fully accessible to La Quinta Resort and
Club employees, and shall have shuttle service established.
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