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PCRES 2004-010PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2004-010 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR THREE NEW SINGLE-FAMILY PROTOTYPE RESIDENTIAL UNITS, EACH WITH THREE DIFFERENT ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNS WITHIN TRACT 30138, LOCATED AT 80-600 AVENUE 52. CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2003-795 APPLICANT: BRIGHTON PROPERTIES WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did, on the 24`h day of February, 2004 hold a Public Hearing to consider a request by Brighton Properties for approval of architectural and landscaping plans for three new single-family prototype residential units with three different architectural designs for each prototype within Tract 30138, located at 80-600 Avenue 52, more particularly described as follows: APNs: Tract Map No. 30138 WHEREAS, the Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee (ALRC) of the City of La Quinta, California, did, on the 4th day of February, 2004, hold a public meeting to review architecture and landscaping plans for three new single-family prototype residential units with three different architectural elevations for each prototype within Tract 30138 and recommend approval by adoption of Minute Motion 2004-003; and, WHEREAS, an Environmental Assessment was certified by the City Council under Resolution No. 2003-67 for Tentative Tract Map 30138. There are no changed circumstances, conditions, or new information, which would trigger the preparation of a subsequent environmental analysis 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 desiring to be heard, said Planning Commission did make the following mandatory findings pursuant to Section 9.210.010 of the Zoning Code to justify approval of said Site Development Permit: 1. Consistency with the General Plan: The project, as proposed, is consistent with the goals and policies of the General Plan in that single-family homes are allowed and compatible with the established land use for the site. PCRESO SDP 03-795.doc Planning Commission Resolution 2004-010 Site Development Permit 2003-795 Brighton Properties Adopted: February 24, 2004 2. Consistency with the Zoning Code: The proposed project, as conditioned, is consistent with the development standards of the City's Zoning Code, in terms of architecture, building heights, building mass, parking, and landscaping. 3. Architectural Design: The proposed project complies with the architectural design standards established by the Site Development Permit and implements the development standards and design guidelines of that permit. 4. Site Design: The proposed project complies with the development standards established by the Site Development Permit, with regard to lot layout and site design in terms of project entries, interior circulation, pedestrian access, and other site design elements such as scale, mass, and appearance. 5. Landscape Design: The proposed project is consistent with the City's Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance and implements the standards for landscaping and aesthetics established in the Zoning 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 correct and constitute the findings of the Planning Commission for this Site Development Permit. 2. That it does hereby approve Site Development Permit 2003-795, subject to conditions, for the reasons set forth in this Resolution. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission held on this 24`h day of February, 2004, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Daniels, Quill, Tyler, and Chairman Kirk NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Abels ABSTAIN: None PCRESO SDP 03-795.doc Planning Commission Resolution 2004-010 Site Development Permit 2003-795 Brighton Properties Adopted: February 24, 2004 T IRK, Chairman City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: ell- l/ V OSCAR ORCI, Interim Community Development Director City of La Quinta, California PCRESO SDP 03-795.doc _ PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2004-010 SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2003-795 BRIGHTON PROPERTIES CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL -FINAL ADOPTED: FEBRUARY 24, 2004 hFNFRAI 1. The use of this site shall be in conformance with the approved exhibits contained in Site Development Permit 2003-795 unless otherwise amended by the following conditions. 2. All public agency letters received for this case are made part of the case file documents for plan checking processes. 3. The approved Site Development Permit shall be used within two years of approval, otherwise, it shall become null and void and of no effect whatsoever. "Used" means the issuance of a building permit. A time extension may be requested as permitted in Municipal Code Section 9.200.080 (D). 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 Site Development Permit. The City shall have sole discretion in selecting its defense counsel. The City shall promptly notify the developer of any claim, action or proceeding and shall cooperate fully in the defense. 5. The applicant shall post a $1000.00 deposit for each unit that is used as a sales office. After the sales office(s) is/are converted back to a residence, the Community Development Department shall inspect the site(s) for compliance before releasing the deposit back to the applicant. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2004-010 SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2003-795 BRIGHTON PROPERTIES CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL -FINAL ADOPTED: FEBRUARY 24, 2004 6. The three residential units approved for the lots within the subdivision shall have Spanish Colonial, Early California and Tuscan architectural styles with three floor plans including the following: Plan 1 Plan 2 Plan 3 Square Feet 2,650 2,850 3,010 No. of Bedrooms 2 w/casita 3 w/casita 3 w/casita No. of Bathrooms 3.5 4.5 4.5 Garage Parking 2-front, plus 1 golf cart 2-front/1-side loaded 2-front, plus one golf cart 7. Any front, side, or rear walls shall be of masonry or other non -wood construction and conform to development regulations of the Zoning Code. 8. Landscaping plans for the units shall comply the City's Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance for this project, and as approved by the Planning Commission. Said landscaping plans shall include a complete irrigation system showing location and size of water lines, valves, clock timer, type of sprinkler, etc. Prior to the issuance of any building permits the landscape plans shall also be approved by Coachella Valley Water District before final approval by the Community Development Department. 9. The applicant shall have the option of using a combination of s-type and mudded tiles on the units.