PCRES 2003-107PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2003-107
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR THREE ADDITIONAL NEW
PROTOTYPE UNIT PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION IN
TRACT 29053
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2002-727, AMENDMENT #1
APPLICANT: PM RENAISSANCE, LLC
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
California, did on the 9`h day of December, 2003, hold a duly noticed Public
Hearing to consider the request of PM Renaissance, LLC for approval of three
new prototype units in Tract 29053 located on the north side of Avenue 50,
west of Jefferson Street, more particularly described as:
Tract 29053
WHEREAS, the La Quinta Community Development Department
has determined that Site Development Permit 2002-727, Amendment #1 is
exempt from environmental review in that a Mitigated Negative Declaration of
Environmental Impact for Environmental Assessment 98-375 was certified by
the City Council on June 1, 1999, for Tentative Tract Map 29053, General
Plan Amendment 98-060, Zone Change 98-089, Specific Plan 98-034 and
Parcel Map 29052 in compliance with the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended. This request is in
conformance with that approval and no changed circumstances or conditions
exist which would trigger the preparation of subsequent environmental review
pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21166; and,
WHEREAS, the Architecture and Landscape Review Committee,
at its meeting of November 5, 2003, did review the architectural plans for the
proposed prototype units and recommended approval; and,
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, 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:
1. The proposed units are similar in architectural design, colors, and
materials. The units utilize similar architectural features such as varying
roof heights, paned windows, stone wainscot, towered entries, "S" and
flat concrete tile roofing and window trim.
Planning Commission Resolution 2003-107
Site Development Permit 2002-727, Amendment #1
PM Renaissance, LLC
Adopted: December 9, 2003
2. The proposed landscaping plans will have to provide a minimum of one
24" box size tree in the front yard area. All units will have at least one
additional tree and other shrubs and groundcover and will be required to
be compatible with the landscape of the initial units approved.
3. No two-story residences are proposed, nor are there any existing or
approved in the tract.
4. Masonry walls are proposed between units and will be compatible with
existing walls.
5. The approved units range in size from 2,650 to 2,937 square feet. The
proposed plans range in size from 2,462 to 2873 square feet. The
largest proposed unit is smaller than the largest approved unit while the
smallest proposed unit is less than 10% smaller (7.3%) than the
smallest approved unit, which is allowed by Code.
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 approve Site Development Permit 2002-727,
Amendment #1 for the reasons set forth in this Resolution, subject to
the Conditions attached hereto.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the
La Quinta City Planning Commission, held on the 9t" day of December, 2003,
by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Abels, Quill and Tyler
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Daniels
ABSTAIN: None
P:\stan]sdp 2002-727 amend #1 pc res,doc
Planning Commission Resolution 2003-107
Site Development Permit 2002-727, Amendment #1
PM Renaissance, LLC
Adopted: December 9, 2003
I KIRK. Chairman
of La/Quinta, California
►F—AIMM
JERRY HERMAN, Communit evelopment Director
City of La Quinta, California
P:\stanlsdp 2002-727 amend #1 pc res,doc
-- PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2003-107
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL — FINAL
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2002-727, AMENDMENT #1
PM RENAISSANCE, LLC
ADOPTED: DECEMBER 9, 2003
This approval is for the following prototype plans:
Plan 1 - 2,462V square feet
Plan 2 - 2,580V square feet
Plan 3 - 2,873V square feet
2. Prior to issuance of building permits for any of the units authorized by
this approval, final working drawings shall be approved by the
Community Development Department, with the following revision:
A. The wood shutters shall be made of a composite material to the
satisfaction of the Community Development Department.
_ 3. Pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 8.13 (Section 8.13.030 (D)(b)2),
at least one model plan shall incorporate the principles of water
efficient landscapes.
4. The applicant 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 development application or any application thereunder.
The City shall have sole discretion in selecting its defense counsel.
The City shall promptly notify the subdivider of any claim, action or
proceeding and shall cooperate fully in the defense.
5. Detailed preliminary front yard and streetscape landscaping plans shall
be submitted for review and approval by the Architecture and
Landscaping Review Committee prior to issuance of any building
permit for units authorized by this approval. Compliance with Water
Efficiency Ordinance is required.
P:\stan\sdp 2002-727 amend #1 pc coa.doc