PCRES 2004-082PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2004-082
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 ELEVATIONS FOR TENTATIVE TRACT 30092
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2004-816
APPLICANT: K. HOVNANIAN HOMES/FORECAST HOMES
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
California, did, on the 26th day of October, 2004, hold a duly -noticed Public Hearing
to consider a request by K. Hovnanian/Forecast Homes, for approval of
architectural and landscaping plans for three new single-family prototype residential
units, each with three different elevations, for Tentative Tract 30092, located at
the northwest corner of Avenue 52 and Monroe Street, more particularly described
as follows:
PORTION OF THE SW '/4 OF THE SW '/4 OF SECTION 22, T6S, R7E — S.B.B.M.
WHEREAS, the Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee of
the City of La Quinta, California, did, on the 6th day of October, 2004, hold a public
meeting to review and recommend approval of architecture and landscape plans for
said prototype residential units for Tentative Tract 30092; and,
WHEREAS, a Mitigated Negative Declaration (EA 2001-417) was
adopted by the City Council for Tentative Tract Map 30092 under Resolution No.
2001-091. There are no changed circumstances, conditions, or new information,
which would trigger the preparation of a subsequent environmental analysis
pursuant to Section 15162 of the Guidelines for Implementation of the California
Environmental Quality Act.
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 proposed Site Development Permit is
consistent with the La Quinta General Plan LDR (Low Density Residential)
designation, as it proposes single-family homes in an approved residential
tract.
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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 architectural style, building heights, building mass, parking, and
landscaping. The Site Development Permit is consistent with the La Quinta
Zoning Map, as it proposes single family homes in an approved residential
tract zoned for RL (Low Density Residential) development.
3. Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): The
proposed Site Development Permit is subject to the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). However, Environmental
Assessment 2001-417 was adopted by the City Council on July 3, 2001
(Resolution 2001-091) for this property. No changed circumstances or
conditions exist which would require the preparation of any subsequent
environmental evaluation.
4. Architectural Design: The architectural design aspects of the proposed Site
Development Permit provide interest through use of three varied roof element
heights, enhanced building entries, stone veneer wainscot and facade
treatments, horizontal banding, minimum three color roof tile blend and other
design details which will be compatible with, and not detrimental to,
surrounding development, and with the overall design quality prevalent in the
City.
5. Site Design: The site design aspects of the proposed Site Development
Permit will be compatible with, and not detrimental to, surrounding
development, and with the overall design quality prevalent in the City, in
terms of interior circulation, and pedestrian access.
6. Landscape Design: The proposed project is consistent with the landscaping
standards and plant palette and implements the standards for landscaping
and aesthetics established in the General Plan and Zoning Code. The project
landscaping for the proposed Site Development Permit, as conditioned, shall
unify and enhance visual continuity of the proposed homes with surrounding
development. Landscape improvements are designed and sized to provide
visual appeal. The permanent overall site landscaping utilizes various tree and
shrub species to accentuate views and blend with the building architecture.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of
the City of La Quinta, California, as follows:
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Planning Commission Resolution 2004 -082
Site Development Permit 2004-816
K. Hovnanian Homes/Forecast Homes
October 26, 2004
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 2004-816, 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 261" day of October, 2004, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Daniels, Kreiger, Ladner, Quill and Chairman Kirk
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
)IRK, Chairman
of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
CAR OORCI, Interim
Community Development Director
City of La Quinta, California
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2004-816
K. HOVNANIAN HOMES/FORECAST HOMES
OCTOBER 26, 2004
GENERAL
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. 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. This Site Development Permit is valid for one year, unless an extension is
applied for and granted by the Planning Commission pursuant to Section
9.200.080 of the Zoning Code.
3. SDP 2004-816 shall comply with all applicable conditions and/or mitigation
measures, which are incorporated by reference herein, for the following
related approvals:
• Environmental Assessment 2001-417
• Tentative Tract Map 30092
In the event of any conflict(s) between approval conditions and/or provisions
of these approvals, the Community Development Director shall determine
precedence. No development permits will be issued until compliance with
these conditions has been achieved.
4. Prior to the issuance of any grading, construction, or building permit by the
City, the applicant shall obtain the necessary clearances and/or permits from
the following agencies:
• Fire Marshal
• Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Improvement Permit)
• Community Development Department
• Riverside Co. Environmental Health Department
• Coachella Valley Unified School District
• Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD)
-_ • Imperial Irrigation District (IID)
• California Water Quality Control Board (CWQCB)
• SunLine Transit Agency
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Conditions of Approval - FINAL
Site Development Permit 2004-816
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The applicant is responsible for all requirements of the permits and/or
clearances from the above listed agencies. When the requirements include
approval of improvement plans, the applicant shall furnish proof of such
approvals when submitting those improvement plans for City approval.
FEES AND DEPOSITS
5. Applicant shall comply with the terms and requirements of the City's
adopted Art in Public Places program in effect at the time of issuance of
building permits.
6. Permits issued under this approval shall be subject to the provisions of the
Infrastructure Fee Program and Development Impact Fee program in effect at
the time of issuance of building permit(s)
7. Prior to building permit issuance, parkland dedication fees shall be paid
unless these fees are paid during recordation of the subdivision map.
8. Model home sales complexes shall comply with the requirements of Section
9.60.250 of the Zoning Ordinance during on -site sales activities. A $1,000-
per-unit cash bond shall be posted to convert garages, parking areas, etc.,
from sales office use to residential.
LANDSCAPING
9. Final front yard landscaping plans shall be prepared by a licensed landscape
professional and submitted to the Community Development Department for
review and approval prior to issuance of any building permit for units
authorized by this approval in compliance with Chapter 8.13 (Water Efficient
Landscaping) of the Municipal Code. 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.
10. Front yard landscaping for each dwelling shall consist of two trees (i.e., a
minimum 1.5 inch caliper measured three feet up 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)
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Site Development Permit 2004-816
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shall be used to stake trees. Future home buyers shall be offered a no -turf,
desert landscape option in front yards.
11. The developer shall submit complete landscaping plans for all retention
basins and interior common areas to the Community Development
Department for approval, prior to issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy.
Applicant shall provide revised conceptual landscaping for common areas,
individual homesites and models, for Planning Commission review, to include
water use calculations for compliance with Chapter 8.13, LQMC, and
reduced turf, prior to any final landscape plan approvals. No mesquite tree
species are permitted in any of the landscaping plans for common and
perimeter landscaped areas. Wildflower seed mixes shall not be used in any
hydro -seed operations. An alternative seed mix which will achieve erosion
and dust control, with minimal weed growth, shall be approved by the Public
Works Department.
BUILDING DESIGN
12. The applicant shall submit perimeter block wall plans and details, to include
exterior color and finish, as per the conceptual detail reviewed and approved
by the Planning Commission. The block wall construction plans shall be
approved by the Community Development Department prior to issuance of
any building permits for wall construction.
13. Final location of all structures submitted for plan check shall be reviewed
against and meet all setback standards of the RL zoning district. Developer
shall submit a preliminary unit siting plan to the Community Development
Department prior to issuance of any dwelling unit permits. Minor
amendments to the development plans (e.g., architectural details, house
plotting, etc.) shall be subject to approval by the Community Development
Director.
14. Front yard setbacks along streets where five or more homes have frontage,
shall be staggered at a range between 20 — 25 feet, in accordance with
Section 9.50.030.13 (Table 9-2) of the La Quinta Municipal Code.
15. Plan 3 shall incorporate a minimum three -color roof tile blend.
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