PCRES 2001-144PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001-144
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING BUILDING
ELEVATIONS, SITE AND LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR
THREE NEW PROTOTYPE RESIDENTIAL UNITS WITH
THREE FACADES EACH, FOR TRACT 30125 LOCATED AT
THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF EISENHOWER DRIVE AND
AVENUE 50
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-718
APPLICANT: SEDONA HOMES
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the, 27th day of November, 2001 hold a duly noticed Public Hearing, to review
building elevations, site and landscape plans for three new prototype residential units
with three facades each within Tract 30125 generally located at the southeast corner
of Eisenhower Drive and Avenue 50 and more particularly described as:
NORTHEAST 1/4, SECTION 1, T.6 S., R.6 E., S.B.B.&M.
WHEREAS, the Architectural and Landscaping Review Committee (ALRC)
of the City of La Quinta, California did on the 7th day of November, 2001 hold a
public meeting to review building elevations and landscape plans, for three new
prototype residential units with three facades each; and
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). An Amendment to Environmental Impact
Report No. 41 was certified by the City Council for Tentative Tract 30125 under
Resolution 2001-87. There are no changed circumstances, conditions, or new
information which would trigger the preparation of a subsequent environmental
assessment pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21166; 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 to justify approval of
said Site Development Permit 2001-718:
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.
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Planning Commission Resolution 2001- 144
Site Development Permit 2001-718 - Sedona Homes, Inc.
Adopted: November 27, 2001
2. The proposed Site Development Permit is consistent with the standards of the
City's 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 the
surrounding development, and conform with the City's standards and
requirements, as conditioned.
4. The proposed Site Development Permit as conditioned, complies with the
architectural design standards for the La Quinta Specific Plan (121-E,
Amendment No. 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.
6. The Zoning Code (Section 9.60.330) design guidelines require a minimum of
two different front elevations, varied roof heights, and window and door
surrounds for flat elevation planes. The proposed units comply with these
requirements in that three facades per plan are proposed, roof heights are varied
with the combination of different roof designs, and plaster surrounds are
provided where required. The applicant's plans, including architectural themes,
are in compliance with City design requirements.
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
Commission in this case; and
2. That it does approve Site Development Permit 2001-718 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 Planning Commission, held on this the 27th day of November, 2001, by the
following vote, to wit:
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Planning Commission Resolution 2001- 144
Site Development Permit 2001-718 - Sedona Homes, Inc.
Adopted: November 27, 2001
AYES: Commissioners Butler, Kirk, Tyler, and Chairman Abels
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Robbins
ABSTAIN: None
UFS ABELS, Chairman
f a Quinta, California
ATTEST:
gR HERVIN, Community Development Director
/City f La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001-144
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-718
SEDONA HOMES
NOVEMBER 27, 2001
1 . The subdivider 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 tentative
map amendment or any final map 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.
2. 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 including the following:
A. Final front yard landscaping plan shall be submitted for review and
approval by the Community Development Department after receiving
approval from the Coachella Valley Water District and Riverside County
Agricultural Commission.
B. Landscaping plans shall indicate tree sizes of at least 24 inch box and
shrubs of at least 5 gallons in size.
3. The prototype plans approved under Site Development Permit 2001-703 are null
and void
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