PCRES 2001-148PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001-148
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR FOUR NEW
PROTOTYPE RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND A GREAT
HOUSE LOCATED AT 57325 MADISON STREET
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001- 719
APPLICANT: PUERTA AZUL HOLDINGS
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did, on the 11th day of December, 2001, hold a duly -noticed Public Hearing to
consider the request of Puerta Azul Holdings to approve building elevations and
landscaping plans for four prototype resort villa units with two facades each and a
Greathouse. The project area is located on Madison, north of Avenue 58, more
particularly described as:
A.P.N.: 761- 090-008; 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) in that the Community Development
Department Director has conducted, and adopted under Resolution 90-27, and has
determined that the proposed project is within the scope of EA 2001-414 and that
no further environmental review is necessary.
WHEREAS, the Architectural and Landscaping Review Committee (ALRC)
of the City of La Quinta, California did on the 71h day of November, 2001 and the 51h
day of December hold public meetings to review building elevations, site and
landscape plans for four prototype resort villa units with two facades each and a
Greathouse located on Madison, north of Avenue 58.
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 of approval to justify
approval of said Site Development Permit.
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 of approval to justify
a recommendation for approval of said Site Development Permit:
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001-148
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-719
DECEMBER 11, 2001
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.
2. The prototypical plans and the Great House are designed to comply with the
City's Zoning Code requirements and are in compliance with Puerta Azul
Specific Plan 2001-053.
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 for approval by the Architectural and
Landscaping Review Committee.
4. The site design of the project, including, but not limited to project entries,
interior circulation, pedestrian access and 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, 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
Commission in this case;
2. That it does approve Site Development Permit 2001-719 for the reasons set
forth in this Resolution subject to the attached conditions.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001-148
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-719
DECEMBER 11, 2001
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta City Planning Commission, held on this the 111" day of December, 2001, by
the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN
ATTEST:
COMMISSIONERS BUTLER, KIRK, ROBBINS, TYLER, AND CHAIRMAN
ABELS
NONE
NONE
091,1114
AACQS ABELS, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
HER}VIAN, Community Development Director
La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001-148
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-719
DECEMBER 11, 2001
1. 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.
2. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall make the following changes
to the building elevations of the Greathouse:
a) Walls to be smooth trowel plaster finish;
b) The roof shall be random mudded roof tile;
c) Base color of the columns (grey) shall be deleted;
d) Multi -pane windows shall be true divided lite;
e) Delete the wood for the garage door and replace with composite material.
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