PCRES 2003-090 Watercolors SDP 2003-766 - Affordable UnitsPLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2003-090
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF
DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR A 149-UNIT SENIOR
RESIDENTIAL PROJECT
CASE NOS.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMITS 2003-766
SANTA ROSA DEVELOPMENT, INC.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta did on
the 28th day of October, 2003, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider the
request of Santa Rosa Development, Inc., for approval of development plans for a
Senior Residential Project by means of Site Development Permit 2003-766,
generally located at the northeast corner of Avenue 48 and Adams Street, more
particularly described as:
APN: 649-030-036
WHEREAS, the Architecture and Landscape Review Committee of the
City of La Quinta did on the 1st day of October, 2003, hold a duly noticed public
meeting to consider a request for development plans for the residential subdivision
by means of Site Development Permit 2003-766; and
WHEREAS, said Site Development Permit have complied with the
requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act
of 1970" as amended (Resolution 83-68), in that the Community Development
Department has determined that a Mitigated Negative Declaration (Environmental
Assessment 2003-466) was certified by the City Council for this project under
Resolution 2003-005. 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 21 166; and,
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said
Planning Commission did find the following facts and reasons to justify
recommending to the City Council approval of said Site Development Permit:
1 . The Project is consistent with the General Plan in that the property proposed
for the residential project is designated as High Density Residential.
2. The Project has been designed to be consistent with the provisions of the
applicable Specific Plan.
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Planning Commission Resolution 2003-090
Site Development Permit 2003-766
Santa Rosa Development
Adopted: October 28, 2003
3. Processing and approval of the Project is in compliance with the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act in that the La
Quinta Community Development Department has determined that no
changed circumstances, conditions, or new information has been submitted
which would trigger the preparation of a subsequent Environmental
Assessment pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21166.
4. The site design of the Project is appropriate for the use in that it has been
designed with the appropriate parking and vehicular access, and provided
with adequate landscaping.
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 correct and constitute the findings of
the Planning Commission in this case.
2. That it does hereby recommend to the City Council approval of the above -
described Site Development Permit request for the reasons set forth in this
Resolution, subject to the attached conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta Planning Commission held on this 28th day of October, 2003, by the
following vote to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Abels, Daniels, Quill, and Tyler
NOES: Chairman Kirk
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
OM <IRK, Chairman
y of La Quinta, California
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Planning Commission Resolution 2003-
Site Development Permit 2003-766 and 2003-767 -
Santa Rosa Development
Adopted: October 28, 2003
ATTEST:
alopment Director
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2003-090
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2003-766
SANTA ROSA DEVELOPMENT - SENIOR RESIDENTIAL PROJECT
ADOPTED: OCTOBER 28, 2003
rFNFRAL
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 Site
Development Permit 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.
2. The applicant shall remove the pine trees from the landscape plans.
3. Front yard landscaping shall consist of two trees (i.e., a minimum 1.5 inch
caliper measured three feet from grade level after planting), ten 5-gallon shrubs,
and groundcover. Palm trees may count as a shade tree if the trunk is 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 landscaping 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.
4. Use of lawn areas shall be minimized with no lawn, or spray irrigation, being
placed within 18 inches of street curbs.
5. Once the trees have been delivered to the site for installation, a field inspection
by the Community Development Department is required before planting to insure
they meet minimum size and caliper requirements.
6. That all structures shall be limited to a maximum height of 22 feet within 150
feet of Avenue 48.
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