PCRES 2003-037PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2003-037
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TWO
PROTOTYPE ONE STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOUSE PLANS
RANGING IN SIZE FROM 3,080 SQ. FT. TO OVER 3,300
SQ. FT. FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31289 WITHIN
LAKE LA QUINTA
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2003-769 .
APPLICANT: JIM HAYHOE FOR MIKE LANG
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 101h day of June, 2003, consider a request by Mr. Jim Hayhoe for Mike
Lang (Lang Property Holdings) to approve architectural and landscaping plans for
detached single story residential houses on seven lots located at the northeast corner
of Caleo Bay and Via Florence in a RL Zone District, more particularly described as:
Assessor's Parcel Numbers: 643-200-009 to -011
Parcel 9-11 of Parcel Map 27892
WHEREAS, on April 8, 2003, the Community Development Department
- mailed case file materials to all affected agencies for their review and comment. All
written comments are on file with the Community Development Department; and
WHEREAS, the City's Architecture and Landscape Review Committee
approved the developer's plans on May 7, 2003, on a vote of 2-0, by adoption of
Minute Motion 2003-020, subject to minor changes to the proposed landscape plan
being made during plan check processing; and
WHEREAS, the La Quinta Community Development Department has
completed Environmental Assessment 2003-473. Based upon this Assessment, the
project will not have a significant adverse effect on the environment; therefore, a
Mitigated Negative Declaration is recommended. A Notice of Intent to Adopt a
Mitigated Negative Declaration was posted with the Riverside County Recorder's office
on May 16, 2003, as required by Section 15072 of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) statutes; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department published the Public
Hearing notice in the Desert Sun newspaper on May 21, 2003, for the June 10, 2003
Planning Commission meeting as prescribed by Section 9.200.110 (Public Notice
Procedure) of the Zoning Code. Notices were also mailed to property owners within
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500 feet of the project site on May 15, 2003. To date, only a letter of support from
the Lake La Quinta HOA has been received; 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 9.60.330 (Residential Tract Development Review) and Section
9.210.010 (Site Development Permits) of the Zoning Ordinance:
General Plan and Zoning Code Consistency - The General Plan provides direction
for growth and policy implementation tools to manage that growth. The
property is designated Low Density Residential (LDR) pursuant to General Plan
Amendment 2003-092, allowing residential land uses up to four units per acre.
The project, as conditioned, is consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies
of the General Plan and Zoning Code.
2. Compliaocr with the California Environmental Quality Act - The site has been
previously disturbed pursuant to the requirements of Tracts 24230 and 26152.
Various City Departments have determined that the proposed single family —
development could not have a significant adverse impact on the environment
provided that recommended mitigation is required pursuant to Environmental
Assessment 2003-473.
3. Architectural Compatibility - The one story houses are architecturally compatible
with materials used to construct existing Lake La Quinta houses in that exterior
walls are covered in plaster and roofing is clay S-tile. The overall design
elements of the project are aesthetically pleasing and consistent with
neighboring houses.
4. Site Design Compatibility - Site grading for the project is minimal and consistent
in design with abutting properties, as conditioned. The proposed one story
houses allow mountain vistas, to the west, to be preserved in a greater fashion
than if multistoried buildings were planned. The seven individual driveways on
Caleo Bay have been determined to be properly spaced, and will not impede
traffic movement.
5. Building Sizes - Housing sizes exceed 3,000 square feet which is greater than
the minimum requirement of 1,400 square feet under the RL Zone District
provision and in keeping with Lake La Quinta development policies.
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6. Landscape Design Compatibility - Landscaping for Caleo Bay includes a variety
of trees and palms, shrubs, groundcover and turf. The plant pallette is varied
and blends with the proposed Lake La Quinta improvements in the immediate
area, as conditioned. The landscape design compliments the surrounding
residential and commercial 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;
2. That it does hereby recommend to the City Council certification of
Environmental Assessment 2003-473 in that no significant effects on the
environment were identified, provided mitigation measures are met; and
3. That it does hereby approve Site Development Permit 2003-769 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 101h day of June, 2003, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Abels, Kirk, Robbins, Tyler, and Chairman Butler
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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City of La Quinta, California
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ATTEST:
HER14AN, Community Development Director
La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2003-037
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2003-769
JIM HAYHOE FOR MIKE LANG
JUNE 10, 2003
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
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. Building permits shall be issued within one year, unless an extension is applied
for and granted by the Planning Commission, pursuant to Section 9.200.080 of
the Zoning Code. Minor amendments to the development plans shall be subject
to approval by the Community Development Director.
3. Final front yard and Caleo Bay parkway landscaping plans shall be submitted to
the Community Development Department for review and approval prior to
issuance of any building permit for units authorized by this approval in
compliance with Chapter 8.13 (Water Efficient Landscaping) of the Municipal
Code. The landscape and irrigation plans shall be approved by the Coachella
Valley Water District and Riverside County Agriculture Commissioner prior to
submittal of the final plans to the Community Development Department. Specific
landscape requirements for the project are:
A. Front and rear yard landscaping shall consist of two trees (i.e., a minimum
1 .5 inch caliper measured three feet up from grade level after planting), ten
5-gallon shrubs, and groundcover. Palm trees may count as a shade tree if
the trunk is a minimum six feet tall. Double lodge poles (two-inch diameter)
shall be used to stake trees. All shrubs and trees shall be irrigated by
bubbler or emitters. To encourage water conservation, no more than 50%
of the front yard shall be devoted to turf. Future home buyers shall be
offered an option to have no turf areas in their front yard through the use
of desertscape materials.
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B. Parkway shade trees shall be delivered to the site in 24-inches or larger
boxes with minimum two-inch calipers. Trees shall be a minimum height of
ten feet once installed. Parkway landscaping improvements on Cale Bay
shall be maintained by the future homeowners association.
C. Shrubs that shall not be used abutting Caleo Bay are Agapanthus africanus
'Peter Pan', Buxus microphylla japonica, and Pittosporum tobira 'variegata';
parkway shrubs shall be able to withstand the intense summer heat and
seasonal winds.
D. The developer, and subsequent property owner(s), shall continuously
maintain all required front yard and parkway landscaping in a healthy and
viable condition as required by Section 9.60.240 (E3) of the Zoning Code.
4. Prior to building permit issuance, all required RL District requirements shall be
met, including any planned architectural projections. Section 9.50.060 of the
Zoning Code addresses architectural projection requirements for features such as
chimneys, cantilevered window seats, roof overhangs, etc.
5. Caleo Bay masonry walls shall be clad in stucco to match the existing Lake La
Quinta perimeter walls to the south of the development. Pilasters may be
constructed using split -face masonry or a combination of other types of
decorative materials. The location and height of rear yard walls abutting the lake
shall be approved by the Lake La Quinta HOA before applying for a building
permit.
6. A centralized mailbox delivery system shall be used for the project pursuant to
any requirements of the U.S. Postal Service, unless individual mailboxes are
allowed.
7. Install wide -angled peepholes into front doors.
8. Graffiti resistant paint should be applied to Caleo Bay walls.
9. Landscaping shall be of the type and situated in locations to maximize
observation while providing the desired degree of aesthetics. Security planting
materials are encouraged along fence and property lines, and under vulnerable
windows. Additional public safety information may be obtained by contacting
Senior Deputy Andy Gerrard at (760) 863-8950.
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10. Private driveway access gates shall be equipped with a rapid entry system
(KNOX), unless otherwise allowed by the Fire Marshal. Plans shall be submitted
to the Fire Department for approval prior to installation. Gate pins shall be rated
with a shear pin force, not to exceed 30 pounds. Gates activated by the rapid
entry system shall remain open until closed by the rapid entry system. A final
inspection is required once the gate improvements have been installed.
11 . Final conditions will be addressed when plans are reviewed. A plan check fee
must be paid to the Fire Department at the time construction plans are submitted.
For additional assistance, please contact the Fire Department Planning &
Engineering staff at (760) 863-8886.
12. The developer shall comply with all applicable conditions of Tentative Tract Map
31289 and Environmental Assessment 2003-473.
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