PCRES 2004-029 Hideaway SDP 2004-803PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2004-029
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR THREE PROTOTYPE SINGLE
FAMILY BUNGALOW UNIT PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION IN
THE HIDEAWAY
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2004-803
APPLICANT: NO LA QUINTA PARTNERS, LLC
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 27T" day of April, 2004, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider the
request of ND La Quinta Partners, LLC, Inc. to approve development plans for three
new prototype residential plans for construction in Tract 29894 in The Hideway, more
particularly described as:
Lot 141, Tract 29894-2
WHEREAS, said Site Development Permit has been determined to have
been reviewed under an environmental impact report prepared and certified by the City
Council under Resolution No. 99-080 for Specific Plan 99-035. 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; and,
WHEREAS, the ALRC reviewed this request at its meeting of April 7,
2004, and on a 2-0 vote adopted Minute Motion 2004-012 recommending approval of
the request, as submitted; 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. Compliance with Zoning Code- The project is consistent with the Design
Guidelines of Section 9.60.330 (Residential Tract Development Review) of the
Zoning Code, which requires varied roof heights, and window and door
surrounds for flat elevation planes, and multiple facades.
2. Architectural Design- The architectural design of the project, including but not
limited to the architectural style, scale, building mass, materials, colors,
architectural details, roof style, and other architectural elements, are
compatible with surrounding development.
3. Compliance with CEQA- This request has been previously assessed in
conjunction with Environmental Assessment 99-80 (for Specific Plan 99-035)
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Site Development Permit 2004-803 — ND La Quinta Partners, LLC
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that was certified by the City Council on November 21, 2000, and therefore,
no further environmental review is needed.
3. Site Design- The site design of the project, including but not limited to project
entries, interior circulation, pedestrian and bicycle access, pedestrian amenities,
exterior lighting, and other site design elements are compatible with
surrounding development and with the quality of design prevalent in the city
and laid out and provided in compliance with the Zoning Code requirements.
4. Landscape Design- New home project landscaping, which will be approved
prior to issuance of building permits, will include but not be limited to the
location, type, size, color, texture, and coverage of plant materials that will be
designed so as to provide relief, complement buildings, visually emphasize
prominent design elements and vistas, screen undesirable views, provide a
harmonious transition between adjacent land uses and between development
and open space, provide an overall unifying influence, enhance the visual
continuity of the project, complement the surrounding project area and comply
with City and CVWD water efficiency, ensuring efficient water use.
5. Compliance with General Plan- The project is in compliance with the General
Plan in that the property to be developed is designated for residences as
proposed.
6. Unit Sizes- The proposed unit sizes are within the existing approved range of
house sizes, and therefore, acceptable.
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 2004-803, 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 27T" day of April, 2004, by the
following vote, to wit:
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Planning Commission Resolution 2004-
Site Development Permit 2004-803 — ND La Quints Partners, LLC
April 27, 2004
AYES: Commissioners Daniels, Quill, Tyler, and Vice Chairman Abels
NOES: None
ABSENT: Chairman Kirk
ABSTAIN: None
2UES ABELS, VICE CHI
of L Quinta, California
ATTEST:
HERI)VIAN
nity Development Director
La Quinta, California
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Planning Commission Resolution 2004-029
Conditions of Approval - Final
Site Development Permit 2004-803
ND La Quinta Partners LLC
April 27, 2004
1. This approval is for the following prototype plans:
Plan 1 - 2,624 square feet
Plan 2 - 2,819 square feet
Plan 3 - 3,016 square feet
Plan 4 - 3,274 square feet
2. Prior to issuance of building permits for any of the units authorized by this a a
approval, final working drawings shall be approved by the Community
Development Department.
3. Pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 8.13 (Section 8.13.030 Db2), 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 landscaping plans shall be submitted for review
and approval by the Community Development Department prior to issuance of
any building permit for units authorized by this approval. Final plans shall be
submitted to the Community Development Department for approval prior to
issuance of any building permit for units authorized by this approval. Plans shall
comply with City and CVWD water efficient landscaping requirements.
6. A/C compressor pads are permitted in sideyards subject to Zoning Code
provisions.
7. Setbacks for all structures shall comply with Specific Plan or Zoning Code
requirements, whichever is applicable.
8. Prior to submission of final construction plans to the building and Safety
Department, all plan types shall be provided with a least one additional facade
to comply with Zoning Code requirements. Revised plans to be approved by the
Community Development Department.
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