PCRES 2002-023PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2002-023
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
COMPATIBILITY REVIEW OF A ONE STORY SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENCE ON LOT 270 OF TRACT 26152
WITHIN LAKE LA QUINTA
. CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-726
APPLICANT: MIKE MENDOZA FOR POINT CENTER FINANCIAL
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 22"d day of January, 2002, consider a request by Mr. Mike Mendoza for
Center Point Financial to approve compatibility review of the architectural and
landscaping plans for a single story residential house on 0.2 acres located at 47-550
Via Montana in a RL Zone District, more particularly described as:
Lot #270 of Tract No. 26152; APN: 643-120-043
SE 1 /4 of Section 30, T5S, R7E
WHEREAS, the Architecture and Landscape Review Committee on
January 16, 2002, could not make a recommendation to the Planning Commission due
to a lack of a quorum; and
WHEREAS, 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
pursuant to Section 9.60.300 (Compatibility Review) and Section 9.210.010 (Site
Development Permits) of the Zoning Ordinance:
1. General Plan and Zoning Code Consistency - The property is designated Low
Density Residential (LDR)• The Land Use Element of the General Plan allows
residential land uses up to four units per acre. The proposed single family
residence is consistent with the goals, policies and intent of the La Quinta
General Plan Land Use Element (Chapter 2) because a detached residential unit
is planned. The project, as conditioned, is consistent with the goals, objectives,
and policies of the General Plan Circulation Element.
The site is physically suitable for the proposed single family house, and
conditions are recommended ensuring compliance with existing Zoning Code
provisions.
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Planning Commission Resolution 2002-023
Site Development Permit 2001-726
Mr. Mike Mendoza for Center Point Financial
January 22, 2002
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2. Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act - The La Quinta
Community Development Department has determined that this project is exempt
per Section 15303 (Class 3a) of the Guidelines for Implementation of California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
3. Architectural Compatibility - The single family residence is compatible in
architectural design and use of materials to existing Lake La Quinta houses in
the vicinity. The one story houses utilize similar architectural features such as
clay Mission S-tile roofing, exterior plaster, stone trim, decorative eaves, etc.
Roof heights are varied and a center tower feature enhances the visual
character of this private residence. The overall design elements of the project
are aesthetically pleasing and the height of proposed house does not exceed 23
feet which is consistent with neighboring one story houses.
4. Site Design Compatibility - As designed, the proposed detached single family
house complies with the setback requirements of the RL District.
5. Building Size Corn ili - The existing houses in Lake La Quinta vary from
approximately 1,909 square feet to 3,800 square feet and construction is
ongoing within the master planned development. Therefore, the applicant's
proposal of 3,291 livable square feet is within the range deviation (10%)
standard allowed for this partial developed subdivision.
6. Landscape Design Compatibility - The front yard landscape plan includes a
variety of trees and shrubs oriented a small lawn. The plant pallette is varied
and blends with the proposed houses and is compatible with the surrounding
area, as conditioned. The landscape design complements the surrounding
residential areas in that it enhances the aesthetic and visual quality of the area.
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 2001-726 for the reasons
set forth in this Resolution, subject to the findings and conditions.
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Planning Commission Resolution 2002-023
Site Development Permit 2001-726
Mr. Mike Mendoza for Center Point Financial
January 22, 2002
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta City Planning Commission, held on the 22nd day of January, 2002, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Butler, Kirk, Robbins, Tyler, and Chairman Abels
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ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
QIJTS ABELS, Chairman
of a Quinta, California
ATTEST:
iY HERPAN, Community Development Director
of La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2002-023
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-726
MR. MIKE MENDOZA FOR POINT CENTER FINANCIAL
JANUARY 22, 2002
1. The applicant/property owner 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
application and any other challenge pertaining to this project. This
indemnification shall include any award toward attorney's fees.
The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action or proceeding
and shall cooperate fully in the defense.
2. Screen walls shall be clad in stucco to match the proposed building structures.
3. The final landscaping and irrigation plans shall be submitted to the Community
Development Department, including the following revisions:
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. The Brazilian Pepper tree, once installed, shall be a minimum height of 10
feet tall (24-box specimen with minimum 1.5-inch caliper).
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