PCRES 2002-078PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2002-078
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
COMPATIBILITY REVIEW OF TWO SINGLE STORY HOUSE
PLANS (TURNBERRY COLLECTION) FOR USE IN TRACT
29347 WITHIN SPECIFIC PLAN 90-015
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2002-747, TURNBERRY COLLECTION
APPLICANT: PETER JACOBS HOMES, INC. FOR BELLA LA QUINTA LLP
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 23`d day of July, 2002, consider a request by Peter Jacobs Homes, Inc. for
Bella La Quinta LLP to approve compatibility review of the architectural plans for two
prototype single story residential houses that are 3,422 square feet and 3,949 square
feet with three car garages in Tract 29347 located on the frontages of Brown Deer
Park, Tiburon Drive and Turnberry Way in a RL (Low Density Residential) Zone District,
more particularly described as:
Lots 4-29 in Tract No. 29347 (26 Parcels)
APN's: 767-550-002 to -012 and 767-540-004 to -018
Portion of the SE of Section 15, T6S, R7E
WHEREAS, on July 3, 2002, the City's Architecture and Landscape
Review Committee (ALRC) approved the applicant's architectural plans on a 2-0-1 vote
by adoption of Minute Motion 2002-030; and
WHEREAS, on August 3, 1999, the City Council approved Tentative
Tract Map 29347 by adoption of Resolution 99-102. The subdivision map of 39 single
family lots on 60± acres was recorded on October 20, 1999; and
WHEREAS, on September 7, 1999, the City Council approved
Amendment #2 to Specific Plan 90-015 reducing the number of residential lots from
365 to 220; and
WHEREAS, on December 3, 1991, the City Council approved a golf -
oriented residential development of 1,065 homesites on 265 acres by adoption of
Resolution 91-101 concurrently with other related development applications; and
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Planning Commission Resolution 2002-078
Site Development Permit 2002-747
Peter Jacobs Homes, Inc.
July 23, 2002
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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 Specific Plan and Zoning Code Consistency - The property is
designated Low Density Residential (LDR) which allows up to four residential
units per acre. The overall density, at build -out, is 0.77 dwelling units per acre
which is within the range for the LDR category. Houses proposed under this
action exceed the minimum house size allowed in SP 90-015 which is 1,400
square feet (liveable). The project, as conditioned, is consistent with the goals,
objectives, and policies of the General Plan, Zoning Code and Specific Plan 90-
015.
The existing 0.26-acre parcels are physically suitable for residential
development pursuant to the City Council's approval of Tentative Tract Map
29347 in 1999. Conditions are recommended ensuring compliance with Zoning
Code and other project -related provisions.
2. Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act - An Environmental
Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No. 90020731; EA 90-159) was certified
by the City Council for Specific Plan 90-015 on December 3, 1991 under
Resolution 91-100; an Addendum was approved by the City Council on
December 1, 1998 for Amendment #1 pursuant to Resolution 98-142. 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.
3. Architectural Compatibility - The project is consistent with the Design
Guidelines of Section 9.60.330 (Residential Tract Development Review) of the
Zoning Code in that the 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
two facades per plan are proposed, roof heights are varied with the combination
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Site Development Permit 2002-747
Peter Jacobs Homes, Inc.
July 23, 2002
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of different roof styles, and plaster surrounds are provided where required. The
overall design elements of the project are aesthetically pleasing and consistent
with neighboring one story houses.
4. Site Design Compatibility - As designed, the proposed detached single family
houses comply with the setback requirements of the RL District and SP 90-015.
Site grading for home building is minimal and consistent in design with abutting
properties pursuant to the requirements and conditions of Tract Map 29347.
5. Building Size Compatibility_ - Existing houses in Specific Plan 90-015 vary from
2,689± square feet to over 4,900 square feet thereby exceeding the minimum
size of 1,400 square feet. The applicant's Turnberry Collection is consistent in
size with existing houses, therefore, no adverse impacts are anticipated. The
Turnberry Collection, as proposed, is consistent with the requirements of SP 90-
015.
6. Landscape Design Compatibility - The front yard landscape plan shall be
compatible with neighboring houses through the installation of - trees,
groundcover and turf, as conditioned. Review of the plans by the Architecture
and Landscape Review Committee is required.
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 the property owner within 500 feet of the site were mailed public hearing
notices by the Community Development Department on July 1, 2002 pursuant
to Section 9.200.1100 of the Zoning Code; and
3. That the 26 vacant parcels are legal lots of record pursuant to recordation of
Tract Map 29347 with the County of Riverside on October 20, 1999; and
4. This project has been determined to be categorically exempt from California
Environmental Quality Act requirements pursuant to Section 15303, Class 3(a)
of the Guidelines for Implementation; and
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Site Development Permit 2002-747
Peter Jacobs Homes, Inc.
July 23, 2002
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5. That it does hereby approve Site Development Permit 2002-747 for the reasons
set forth in this Resolution, subject to the findings and conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta City Planning Commission, held on the 23rd day of July, 2002, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Abels, Kirk, Robbins, and Vice -Chairman Tyler
NOES: None
ABSENT: Chairman Butler
ABSTAIN: None
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ROBERT TYLER, Vice -Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
JERRY HERMAN, Community Development Director
City of La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2002-078
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2002-747
PETER JACOBS HOMES, INC.
ADOPTED: JULY 23, 2002
CONDITIONS
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 existing houses, unless otherwise
permitted by the Norman Course Homeowners' Association.
3. The conceptual front yard landscape plan shall be submitted to the Architecture
and Landscape Review Committee (ALRC) for their approval. The plan shall
include the following design features:
A. A minimum of two trees shall be installed per house. One tree shall be a
minimum height of 10 feet tall when installed (24" box specimen with
minimum 1.5" caliper) pursuant to Section 9.60.300 (Item I, Subcategory
#4) of the Zoning Code. The second tree may be 15 gallon with a caliper
size of not less than 0.75". Trees shall be staked using 1 .5" lodge poles
to prevent damage by the wind.
B. A minimum of ten 5 gallon shrubs shall be installed.
C. Groundcover may be a combination of turf, gravel, and other decorative
materials matching existing houses in the private development.
D. The final landscape and irrigation plans shall be prepared by a licensed
landscape architect and approved by the Coachella Valley Water District
pursuant to Chapter 8.13 of the Municipal Code (Water Efficient
Landscaping) before being submitted to the Community Development
Department for construction acceptance. Should plant material from
outside the Coachella Valley area be proposed, approval by the Riverside
County Agricultural Commissioner is also required.
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