PCRES 2003-058PLANNING COMMISSION 2003-058
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF
A ONE STORY SINGLE FAMILY PROTOTYPICAL HOUSE
PLAN (3,223 SQ. FT.) AND OTHER PRIVATE AMENITIES
FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31627 (RESIDENCE CLUB
AT PGA WEST)
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2003-779
APPLICANT: M.D.S. CONSULTING FOR NADADOR, LLC
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
California, did on the 12s` day of August, 2003, consider a request to approve
architectural and landscaping plans for a detached prototypical single story
residential house plan on 32 lots and affiliated clubhouse facilities, located at the
southeast corner of PGA Boulevard and Avenue 54 in a Medium Density
Residential Zone District within Specific Plan 83-002, more particularly described
as:
Assessor's Parcel Numbers 775-080-009 through -015
Tract Map 29878
WHEREAS, the City's Architecture and Landscape Review
Committee approved the developer's plans on 61h day of August, 2003, on a
vote of 3-0, by adoption of Minute Motion 2003-032, subject to the final
construction plans being reviewed by the Community Development Department
and other public agencies; 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 adopted by the La Quinta City
Council) in that the City Council certified an Addendum to the PGA West EIR
(State Clearinghouse No. 83062922; Environmental Assessment 83-009)
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164 on October 3, 2000 by adoption of
Resolution 2000-128. No changed circumstances, conditions or new
information exists which require preparation of a subsequent EIR pursuant to
Public Resources Code Section 21166; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department published the
Public Hearing notice in the Desert Sun newspaper on the 31 s` day of July, 2003
for the August 12, 2003 meeting as prescribed by Section 9.200.110 (Public
Notice Procedure) of the Zoning Code. Notices were also mailed to property
owners and residents within 500 feet of the project site on the 21" day of July,
2003; and
Planning Commission Resolution 2003-058
SDP 2003-779 - Nadador, LLC
Adopted: August 12, 2003
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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 recommending
approval of said Site Development Permit to the City Council pursuant to Section
9.60.330 (Residential Tract Development Review) and Section 9.210.010 (Site
Development Permits) of the Zoning Ordinance:
1. 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 Medium Density Residential pursuant
to General Plan Amendment 2000-070, allowing residential land uses up
to eight units per acre. The project, as conditioned, is consistent with the
goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan, Zoning Code and
Specific Plan 83-002 in that only 32 residential lots are being provided.
2. Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act — Grading
activities have occurred on the property in compliance with the terms and
provisions of Specific Plan 83-002 and underlying subdivision map
approvals. All proposed site work shall be in compliance with the
environmental documentation for SP 83-002 Amendment #4.
3. Architectural Compatibility - The prototype one-story house plan is
architecturally compatible with materials used to construct existing PGA
West houses in that exterior walls are covered in plaster and roofing is
clay tile. The overall design elements of the project are aesthetically
pleasing and consistent with neighboring houses, as conditioned.
4. Site Design Compatibility - The proposed one-story houses allow mountain
vistas, to the west, to be preserved. Based on this submittal and
Tentative Tract Map 31627, no adverse impacts are anticipated.
5. Building Sizes — A three -bedroom house of 3,223 square feet is planned
which exceeds the minimum requirement of 1,400 square feet under the
provisions of SP 83-002 Amendment #4, and is in keeping with other
PGA West development policies. Each house has a two -car garage and
additional street parking areas have been provided for guests.
6. Landscape Design Compatibilitv — Front yard landscaping includes trees,
shrubs, groundcover and turf to replicate of PGA West housing areas,
using a diverse plant palette. To conserve water, a desertscape landscape
plan is proposed for the four -acre retention basin in the center of the
project. Conditions are proposed to ensure the aesthetic quality of the
area and to limit tree maintenance requirements.
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Planning Commission Resolution 2003-058
SDP 2003-779 — Nadador, LLC
Adopted: August 12, 2003
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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. No changed circumstances, conditions or new information exists which
would require the preparation of a subsequent EIR pursuant to Public
Resources Code § 21166; and; and
3. That it does hereby recommend to the City Council approval of Site
Development Permit 2003-779 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 Planning Commission, held on the 12t' day of August, 2003, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Abels, Tyler and Chairman Kirk
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Quill
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Daniels
TO KI , Chairman
City a Quinta, California
ATTEST:
/JEF,KY HERMAN, Community Development Director
Cit1v of La Quinta, California
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2003-058
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2003-779, NADADOR
AUGUST 12, 2003
GENERAL
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. Minor amendments to the development plans shall be subject to approval by
the Community Development Director.
3. 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,
pursuant to Chapter 8.13 of the Municipal Code. Specific landscape
requirements for the project are:
A. Future homebuyers shall be offered an option to have no turf areas in
their front yard through the use of desertscape materials.
B. 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), twenty 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.
C. 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.
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.
E. Due to maintenance and leaf litter problems, the following trees shall not
be used for this project: Bottle (Brachychiton populneus), Evergreen Ash
(Fraxinus Uhdei 'Majestic Beauty'), Elm (Ulmus parvifolia), Olive (Olea
Planning Commission Resolution 2003-058
Conditions of Approval - Adopted
Site Development Permit 2003-779, Nadador
Adopted: August 12, 2003
europaea) and Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica). Fruitless olive trees
can be used within the development.
4. Stucco clad walls shall be installed abutting PGA Boulevard and Avenue 54 to
match other PGA West improvements.
5. 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.
PUBLIC SAFETY
6. Install wide -angled peepholes into front doors.
7. Graffiti resistant paint should be applied to parkway walls.
8. 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.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
9. 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.
MISCELLANEOUS
10. The developer shall comply with all applicable conditions of Specific Plan 83-
002 and Tentative Tract Map 31627.
11. Architectural enhancements for the project shall include mudded one-piece
clay tile roofs, decorative chimney caps (tile, masonry, etc.), and wood
window frames. Multi -paned windows shall be divided by wood muntins.
12. The applicant shall construct a maximum of 30 percent of the houses with the
proposed two facades. Additional facades for Plan 1, or new housing unit
designs, shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for approval.
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