PCRES 2003-044PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2003-044
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA
QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SUBDIVISION OF
APPROXIMATELY 20 ACRES INTO TWO SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
LOTS AND ONE REMAINDER PARCEL
CASE NO.: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 31253
APPLICANT: WINCHESTER DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 241" day of June, 2003, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider a
request of Winchester Development to allow two residential lots and one remainder lot
to be developed on 20 acres located within the Hillside Conservation Overlay District,
Parcel Map 31253, generally located west of Jefferson Street alignment, south of
Quarry Lane, more particularly described as:
A.P.Ns: 755-050-008 and 766-060-001
WHEREAS, said Tentative Parcel Map has complied with the requirements
of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" as
amended (Resolution 83-63), in that an Environmental Assessment was completed for
this area. The City Council certified Environmental Assessment 2002-452 for
Tentative Tract 30651. No changed circumstances or conditions and no new
information is proposed which would trigger the preparation of a subsequent
environmental assessment pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21166.
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons wanting to be heard, said
Commission did make the following Mandatory Findings of approval to justify said
Tentative Parcel Map 31253:
A. The proposed map is consistent with the City of La Quinta General Plan.
The project is a Low Density Residential (LDR) District per the provisions of the 2002
General Plan Update. Tentative Parcel Map 31253 is consistent with the goals,
policies and intent of the La Quinta General Plan provided conditions contained herein
are met to ensure consistency with the General Plan, and mitigation measures pursuant
to Environmental Assessment 2002-452. The density and design standards for the
tract will comply with the Land Use Element of the General Plan.
B. The design, or improvement of, the proposed subdivision is consistent with the
La Quinta General Plan and the Subdivision Ordinance.
Planning Commission Resolution 2003-044
Tentative Parcel Map 31253 - Winchester Development
Adopted: June 24, 2003
All streets and improvements in the project conform to City standards contained
in the General Plan and Subdivision Ordinance as designed. Access for the
single family lots will be provided from an existing private road adjacent to the
development.
C. The design of the Tentative Parcel Map or the proposed improvements are not
likely to cause substantial environmental damage, or substantially injure fish or
wildlife, or their habitat.
The subject site is physically suitable for the proposed land division under the
provisions of the Hillside Conservation District. Therefore, this project will not
cause substantial environmental damage or injury to fish or wildlife, or their
habitat because mitigation measures will be implemented.
D. The design of the Tentative Parcel Map or type of improvements, are not likely
to cause serious public health problems.
The design of the Tentative Parcel Map, as conditionally approved, will not
cause serious public health problems because they will install urban
improvements based on City, State, and Federal requirements.
E. The design of the Tentative Parcel Map, or type of improvements, will not
conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through, or
use of, property within the proposed subdivision.
The proposed access to each single family lot is from an existing street. All
required public easements will be provided to the site to support the necessary
infrastructure improvements.
F. The design of the lots, or type of improvements are not likely to cause serious
public health problems in that the Fire Marshal, Sheriff's Department, and the
City's Building and Safety Department have reviewed the proposal for public
health conditions and the project is conditioned as appropriate.
G. The design of the lots, or type of improvements, will not conflict with
easements acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of property
within the proposed subdivision in that the proposed internal access will be
privately owned and maintained, and that there will be no publicly -owned
improvements within the Tentative Parcel Map.
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H. The design of the lots and grading improvements, including the pad elevation
differentials within the tract are an acceptable minimum in that the tract design
preserves community acceptance and buyer satisfaction.
WHEREAS, in the review of this Tentative Parcel Map, the Planning
Commission has considered the effect of the contemplated action on housing needs of
the region for purposes of balancing those needs against the public service needs of
the residents of the City of La Quinta and its environs with available fiscal and
environmental resources;
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 accept the determination of the Community Development
Department that no changed circumstances or conditions are proposed, and no
new information has been submitted which would not trigger the preparation of
subsequent environmental review.
3. That it does hereby approve Tentative Parcel Map 31253 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 City Planning Commission, held on this the 24th day of June, 2003 by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissions Abels, Kirk, Robbins, Tyler, and Chairman Butler
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
I H BU LER, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
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ATTEST:
iY HERMAN, Community Development Director
of La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2003-044
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 31253
WINCHESTER DEVELOPMENT
ADOPTED: JUNE 24, 2003
GENERAL
1 . The applicant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of La Quinta
("City"), its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or proceeding to
attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this Tentative Tract Map, or any Final
Map recorded thereunder. The City shall have sole discretion in selecting its defense
counsel. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action or
proceeding and shall cooperate fully in the defense.
This Tentative Parcel Map, and any Parcel Map recorded thereunder, shall comply
with the requirements and standards of Government Code § § 66410 through
66499.58 (the "Subdivision Map Act"), and Chapter 13 of the La Quinta Municipal
Code ("LQMC.
The City of La Quinta's Municipal Code can be accessed on the City's Web Site at
www.la-guinta.org.
2. Prior to the issuance of any grading, construction, or building permit by the City, the
applicant shall obtain the necessary clearances and/or permits from the following
agencies;
Fire Marshal
Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Improvement Permit)
Community Development Department
Riverside Co. Environmental Health Department
Desert Sands Unified School District
Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD)
Imperial Irrigation District (IID)
California Water Quality Control Board (CWQCB)
The applicant is responsible for all requirements of the permits and/or clearances from
the above listed agencies. When the requirements include approval of improvement
plans, the applicant shall furnish proof of such approvals when submitting those
improvements plans for City approval.
3. The applicant shall comply with applicable provisions of the City's NPDES storm
water discharge permit, Sections 8.70.010 et seq. (Stormwater Management and
Discharge Controls), and 13.24.170 (Clean Air/Clean Water), LQMC; Riverside
County Ordinance No. 457; and the State Water Resources Control Board's Order
No. 99-08-DWQ:
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a. For construction activities including clearing, grading or excavation of land that
disturbs less than five (5) acres of land, but which is part of a construction
project that encompasses more than five (5) acres of land, the Permitee shall
be required to submit a Storm Water Pollution Protection Plan ("SWPPP").
b. The applicant's SWPPP shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to any on
or off -site grading being done in relation to this project.
C. The applicant shall ensure that the required SWPPP is available for inspection
at the project site at all times through and including acceptance of all
improvements by the City.
d. The applicant's SWPPP shall include provisions for all of the following Best
Management Practices ("BMPs") (8.70.020 (Definitions), LQMC):
1 . Temporary Soil Stabilization (erosion control
2. Temporary Sediment Control
3. Wind Erosion Control
4. Tracking Control
5. Non -Storm Water Management
6. Waste Management and Materials Pollution Control
e. All erosion and sediment control BMPs proposed by the applicant shall be
approved by the City Engineer prior to any onsite or offsite grading, pursuant
to this project
f. The approved SWPPP and BMPs shall remain in effect for the entire duration of
project construction until all improvements are completed and accepted by the
City.
4. Permits issued under this approval shall be subject to the provisions of the
Infrastructure Fee Program and Development Impact Fee program in effect at the time
of issuance of building permit(s).
PROPERTY RIGHTS
5. Prior to issuance of any permit(s), the applicant shall acquire or confer easements and
other property rights necessary for the construction or proper functioning of the
proposed development. Conferred rights shall include irrevocable offers to dedicate
or grant access easements to the City for emergency services and for maintenance,
construction and reconstruction of essential improvements.
6. The applicant shall acquire an easement across Lot G of Tract No. 27728 and across
the remainder parcel shown on this tentative parcel map for access to Parcels 1 and
2 in conformance with the City's General Plan, Municipal Code, applicable specific
plans, and/or as required by the City Engineer. The applicant shall make provisions for
continuous maintenance of the driveway from each parcel to the roadway and all
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related landscaping by creation of a Homeowner's Association (HOA), or annexation
into an existing HOA
7. The applicant shall offer for dedication those easements necessary for the placement
of, and access to, utility lines and structures, drainage basins, mailbox clusters, park
lands, and common areas on the Parcel Map.
8. The applicant shall furnish proof of easements, or written permission, as appropriate,
from those owners of all abutting properties on which grading, retaining wall
construction, permanent slopes, driveways or other encroachments will occur.
9. The applicant shall cause no easement to be granted, or recorded, over any portion of
the subject property between the date of approval of the Tentative Parcel Map and
the date of recording of any Parcel Map, unless such easement is approved by the
City Engineer.
PARCEL MAPS
10. Prior to the City's approval of a Parcel Map, the applicant shall furnish accurate
AutoCAD files of the Parcel Map that was approved by the City's map checker on a
storage media acceptable to the City Engineer. Such files shall be in a standard
AutoCAD format so as to be fully retrievable into a basic AutoCAD program.
Where a Parcel Map was not produced in an AutoCAD format, or produced in a file
that can be converted to an AutoCAD format, the City Engineer will accept a raster -
image file of such Final Map.
IMPROVEMENT PLANS
As used throughout these Conditions of Approval, professional titles such as "engineer,"
"surveyor," and "architect," refer to persons currently certified or licensed to practice their
respective professions in the State of California
11. The following improvement plans shall be prepared and submitted for review and
approval by the City. A separated set of plans for each line item specified below
shall be prepared. The plans shall utilize the minimum scale specified, unless
otherwise authorized by the City Engineer in writing. Plans may be prepared at a
larger scale if additional detail or plan clarity is desired.
A. On -Site Rough Grading Plan: 1 " = 30' Horizontal
B. On -Site Precise Grading Plan: 1 " = 30' Horizontal
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Other engineered improvement plans prepared for City approval that are not listed
above shall be prepared in formats approved by the City Engineer prior to
commencing plan preparation
The applicant may be required to prepare other improvement plans required by other
agencies and utility purveyors
"Rough Grading" plans shall normally include perimeter walls with Top Of Wall &
Top Of Footing elevations shown. All footings shall have a minimum of 1-foot of
cover, or sufficient cover to clear any adjacent obstructions.
12. The City maintains standard plans, detail sheets and construction notes for elements
of construction. For a fee, established by City Resolution, the applicant may
purchase such standard plans, detail sheets and/or construction notes from the City.
13. The applicant shall furnish a complete set of the AutoCAD files of all approved plans
on a storage media acceptable to the City Engineer. The files shall be saved in a
standard AutoCAD format so they may be fully retrievable through a basic AutoCAD
program.
At the completion of construction, and prior to the final acceptance of the
improvements by the City, the applicant shall update the AutoCAD files in order to
reflect the as -built conditions.
Where the improvement plans were not produced in a standard AutoCAD format, or a
file format that can be converted to an AutoCAD format, the City Engineer will
accept raster -image files of the plans.
IMPROVEMENT SECURITY
14. Prior to the approval of any Parcel Map, the applicant shall install survey monuments
and satisfy its obligations for same, or shall furnish a fully secured and executed
Subdivision Improvement Agreement ("SIA") guaranteeing installation of the survey
monuments or shall agree to any combination thereof, as may be required by the
City.
15. Any Subdivision Improvement Agreement ("SIA") entered into by and between the
applicant and the City of La Quinta, for the purpose of guaranteeing the completion
of any improvements related to this Tentative Parcel Map, shall comply with the
provisions of Chapter 13.28 (Improvement Security), LQMC.
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16. Improvements to be made, or agreed to be made, shall include the removal of any
existing structures or other obstructions which are not a part of the proposed
improvements; and shall provide for the setting of the final survey monumentation.
17. Depending on the timing of the development of this Tentative Parcel Map, and the
status of the off -site improvements at the time, the applicant may be required to: (1)
construct certain off -site improvements, (2) construct additional off -site
improvements, subject to the reimbursement of its costs by others, (3) reimburse
others for those improvements previously constructed that are considered to be an
obligation of this tentative tract map, (4) secure the costs for future improvements
that are to be made by others, or (5) to agree to any combination of these means, as
the City may require.
In the event that any of the improvements required for this development are
constructed by the City, the applicant shall, prior to the approval of the Parcel Map,
or the issuance of any permit related thereto, reimburse the City for the costs of such
improvements.
18, If the applicant elects to utilize the secured agreement alternative, the applicant shall
submit detailed cost estimates for the final survey monumentation, for checking and
approval by the City Engineer. Such estimates shall conform to the unit cost
schedule adopted by City resolution, or ordinance.
For items not listed in the City's unit cost schedule, the proposed unit costs shall be
approved by the City Engineer.
At the time the applicant submits its detailed cost estimates for conditional approval
of the Parcel Map by the City Council, the applicant shall also submit one copy each
of an 8-1 /2" x 11 " reduction of each page of the Final Map, along with a copy of an
8-1 /2" x 11 " Vicinity Map.
Estimates for improvements under the jurisdiction of other agencies shall be approved
by those agencies and submitted to the City along with the applicant's detailed cost
estimates.
Security will not be required for telephone, natural gas, or Cable T.V. improvements.
19. Should the applicant fail to satisfy its obligations for the development in a timely
manner, the City shall have the right to halt issuance of building permits, and/or final
building inspections, withhold other approvals related to the development of the
project, or call upon the surety to complete the improvements.
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GRADING
20. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Section 13.24.050 (Grading
Improvements), LQMC.
21. Prior to occupancy of the project site for any construction, or other purposes, the
applicant shall obtain a grading permit approved by the City Engineer.
22. To obtain an approved grading permit, the applicant shall submit and obtain approval
of all of the following:
a. A grading plan prepared by a qualified engineer or architect,
b. A preliminary geotechnical ("soils") report prepared by a qualified engineer.
C. A Fugitive Dust Control Plan prepared in accordance with Chapter 6.16,
(Fugitive Dust Control), LQMC.
d. BMPs for Storm Water Pollution Prevention, erosion Control, and dust control.
All grading shall conform to the recommendations contained in the Preliminary Soils
Report, and shall be certified as being adequate by a soils engineer, or by an
engineering geologist.
A statement shall appear on the Parcel Map that a soils report has been prepared in
accordance with the California Health & Safety Code § 17953.
The applicant shall furnish security, in a form acceptable to the City, and in an
amount sufficient to guarantee compliance with the approved Fugitive Dust Control
Plan provisions as submitted with its application for a grading permit.
23. The applicant shall maintain all open graded, undeveloped land in order to prevent
wind and/or water erosion of such land. All open graded, undeveloped land shall
either be planted with interim landscaping, or stabilized with such other erosion
control measures, as were approved in the Fugitive Dust Control Plan.
24. Building pad elevations on the rough grading plan submitted for City Engineer's
approval shall conform with pad elevations and grading shown in the approved
Tentative Parcel Map, unless the pad elevations have other requirements imposed
elsewhere in these conditions of approval.
25. Prior to any site grading or regrading that will raise or lower any portion of the site by
more than plus or minus three tenths of a foot from the elevations shown in this
Tentative Parcel Map, if approved, the applicant shall submit the proposed grading
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changes to the City Staff for a substantial conformance finding review.
26. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for any building lot, the applicant shall
provide a lot pad certification stamped and signed by a qualified engineer or surveyor.
Each pad certification shall list the pad elevation as shown on the approved grading
plan, the actual pad elevation and the difference between the two, if any. Such pad
certification shall also list the relative compaction of the pad soil. The data shall be
organized by lot number, and listed cumulatively if submitted at different times.
DRAINAGE
27. The design of the development shall not cause any increase in flood boundaries,
levels or frequencies in any area outside the development.
28. Storm drainage historically received from adjoining property shall be received and
retained or passed through into the historic downstream drainage relief route.
29. Storm water handling shall conform with the approved hydrology and drainage report
prepared for The Quarry subdivision. Nuisance water shall be disposed of in the
existing drainage system.
UTILITIES
30. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Section 13.24.110 (Utilities),
LQMC.
31. The applicant shall obtain the approval of the City Engineer for the location of all
utilities within any right-of-way, and all above -ground utility structures including, but
not limited to, traffic signal cabinets, electric vaults, water valves, and telephone
stands, to ensure optimum placement for practical and aesthetic purposes.
32. Underground utilities shall be installed prior to overlying hardscape. For installation of
utilities in existing improved streets, the applicant shall comply with trench
restoration requirements maintained, or required by the City Engineer.
33. The applicant shall provide certified reports of all utility trench compaction for
approval by the City Engineer.
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STREET AND TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS
34. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Section 13.24.100 (Access For
Individual Properties And Development), LQMC.
35. General access to and from the Tentative Parcel Map area shall be Tom Fazio Lane
South and other existing road connected to it.
36. The applicant shall extend improvements beyond the subdivision boundaries as
needed to ensure they safely integrate with existing improvements.
LANDSCAPING
37. The applicant shall comply with Sections 13.24.130 (Landscaping Setbacks) &
13.24.140 (Landscaping Plans), LQMC.
38. The applicant shall provide landscaping in the required setbacks, retention basins,
common lots and park areas.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
39. The applicant shall employ construction quality -assurance measures that meet with
the approval of the City Engineer.
40. The applicant shall employ, or retain, qualified engineers, surveyors, and such other
appropriate professionals as are required to provide the expertise with which to
prepare and sign accurate record drawings, and to provide adequate construction
supervision.
41. The applicant shall arrange for, and bear the cost of, all measurements, sampling and
testing procedures not included in the City's inspection program, but which may be
required by the City, as evidence that the construction materials and methods
employed comply with the plans, specifications and other applicable regulations.
MAINTENANCE
42. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Section 13.24.160 (Maintenance),
LQMC.
43. The applicant shall make provisions for the continuous and perpetual maintenance of
all private on -site improvements, perimeter landscaping, access drives, and sidewalks.
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FEES AND DEPOSITS
44. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Section 13.24.180 (Fees and
Deposits), LQMC. These fees include all deposits and fees required by the City for
plan checking and construction inspection. Deposits and fee amounts shall be those
in effect when the applicant makes application for plan check and permits.
FIRE MARSHALL
45. Driveways less than 150 feet in length may be 20 feet wide, no turn -around or
turnout is required.
46. Turn -around must be within 50 feet of the building.
47. Access must not exceed a grade of 15%.
48. There shall be a standard fire hydrant with in 250 feet of the driveway.
49. The fire hydrants shall be available and capable of providing 1000 GPM fire flow prior
to any combustible materials be placed on site.
COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
50. Plans for stormwater protective works shall be submitted to the District for review.
51. The District will furnish domestic water and sanitation service to this area in
accordance with the current regulations of this District. These regulations provide for
the payment of certain fees and charges by the subdivider and said fees and charges
are subject to change.
52, This area shall be annexed to Improvement District Nos. 55 and 82 of the District for
sanitation service.
53. Plans for grading, landscaping, and irrigation systems shall be submitted to the
District for review. This review is for ensuring efficient water management.
MISCELLANEOUS
54. The driveway easement shown on the Parcel Map for Parcel No. 1 shall be changed
to become part o tthe lot, and have a minimum of 210 feet in Width.
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55. The remainder parcel shall be designated as a lettered lot and restricted to Golf
Course/Open Space
56. The proposed homes shall be limited to a height of 22 feet and one story.
57. The developer shall comply with the mitigations found in Environmental Assessment
2002-458, as they pertain to this development.
58. A site development permit is required prior to the construction of any homes on the
two lots. The application shall include the delineation of the footprints, the
architectural elevations, and a viewshed study.
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