PCRES 2001-141 Hideaway SDP 2001-720PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001-141
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR A NEW PROTOTYPE
RESIDENTIAL UNIT PLAN (CASITAS)
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-720
APPLICANT: RANCHO CAPISTRANO DEVELOPMENT CORP.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 13T" day of November, 2001, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider
the request of RANCHO CAPISTRANO DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION to approve the
development plans for a new prototype residential plan (Casitas) located in the Country
Club of the Desert project on the north side of 54T" Avenue, between Jefferson Street
and Monroe Street more particularly described as:
Portions of Tentative Tract 29894
WHEREAS, said Site Development Permit has complied with the
requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of
1970" as amended (Resolution 83-63) in that the La Quinta Community Development
Department has determined the Site Development Permit is within Specific Plan 99-
035 and is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as
amended, per Public Resources Code Section 65457 (a). An Environmental Impact
Report (State Clearing house 83062922 and 90020727) was certified on November
21, 2000, by the City Council for SP 99-035. No changed circumstances or
conditions exist which would trigger the preparation of a subsequent Environmental
Impact Report or environmental review pursuant to Public Resources Code Section
21166; and,
WHEREAS, the Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee, on
November 7, 2001, at a regular meeting, recommended approval of the development
plans by adoption of Minute Motion 2001-045, subject to conditions; 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 find the following facts and reasons to justify approval of
said Site Development Permit:
1. The prototypical plans are consistent with the General Plan in that they are
related to residential uses which are permitted on the residentially designated
property.
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Planning Commission Resolution 2001-141
Site Development Permit 2001-720
November 13, 2001
2. The prototypical plans are designed to comply with City Zoning Code
requirements and are in compliance with Specific Plan 99-035.
3. The architectural design of the prototypical plans, including but not limited to
the architectural style, scale, building mass, materials, colors, architectural
details, roof style, and other architectural elements is compatible with the
surrounding development to the south and with the quality of design prevalent
in the city and has been recommended by the Architectural and Landscaping
Review Committee.
4. The site design of the project, including but not limited to project entries,
interior circulation, pedestrian and bicycle access, pedestrian amenities,
screening of equipment and trash enclosures, exterior lighting, and other site
design elements are compatible with surrounding development and with the
quality of design prevalent in the city.
5. Project landscaping, including but not limited to the location, type, size, color,
texture, and coverage of plant materials, with conditions, has been designed so
as to provide relief, complement buildings, visually emphasize prominent design
elements and vistas, screen undesirable views, provide a harmonious transition
between adjacent land uses and between development and open space, and
provide an overall unifying influence to enhance the visual continuity of the
project, ensuring lower maintenance and water use.
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 approve Site Development Permit 2001-720 for the reasons
set forth in this Resolution, subject to the Conditions, attached hereto;
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta City Planning Commission, held on the 13Th day of November 2001, by the
following vote, to wit:
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Planning Commission Resolution 2001-141
Site Development Permit 2001-720
November 13, 2001
AYES: Commissioners Butler, Kirk, Robbins, Tyler, and Chairman Abels
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ES ABELS, Chairman
La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
JERRrIRMANd Community Development Director
City pf L Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001-141
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-720
RANCHO CAPISTRANO DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
NOVEMBER 13, 2001
1. This approval is for the following prototype Casitas Product plan:
Unit "A" - 1,804 square feet
Unit "B" - 1,706 square feet
Casita which be part of either unit - 585 square feet
2. Detailed front yard landscaping plans shall be submitted for review and approval
by the Community Development Department prior to issuance of any building
permit for units authorized by this approval.
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.
4. Pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 8.13 (Section 8.13.030 Db2), at least one
model plan shall incorporate the principles of water efficient landscapes.
5. The applicant agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of La
Quinta (the "City"), its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action
or proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this
development application or any application thereunder. The City shall have sole
discretion in selecting its defense counsel.
The City shall promptly notify the subdivider of any claim, action or proceeding
and shall cooperate fully in the defense.
6. All trees shall be planted a minimum of four feet from hardscape or structures.
7. Bottle trees shall not be used.
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