PCRES 2005-006PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2005-006
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR
FOUR NEW SINGLE-FAMILY PROTOTYPE RESIDENTIAL
UNITS, EACH WITH THREE DIFFERENT ELEVATIONS
FOR TENTATIVE TRACT 31249
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2004-820
APPLICANT: EHLINE COMPANY/CORAL RIDGE L.L.C.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
California, did, on the 25`h day of January, 2005, hold a duly -noticed Public Hearing
to consider a request by Ehline Company/Coral Ridge L.L.C., for approval of
architectural and landscaping plans for four new single-family prototype residential
units, each with three different elevations, for Tentative Tract 31249, located on
the south side of Avenue 58, ± 1 /2 mile west of Madison Street, more particularly
described as follows:
PORTION OF THE NE '/4 OF THE NW '/a OF SECTION 28, T6S, R7E — S.B.B.M.
WHEREAS, the Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee of
the City of La Quinta, California, did, on the 51h day of January, 2005, hold a public
meeting to review and recommend approval of architecture and landscape plans for
said prototype residential units for Tentative Tract 31249; and,
WHEREAS, a Mitigated Negative Declaration (EA 2003-475) was
adopted by the City Council for Tentative Tract Map 31249 under Resolution No.
2003-093. 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 proposed Site Development Permit
is consistent with the La Quinta General Plan, as it proposes single family
homes in an approved residential tract, which is General Plan -designated for
LDR (Low Density Residential) development.
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Planning Commission Resolution 2005 - 006
Ehline Company/Coral Ridge L.L.C.
Site Development Permit 2004-820
January 25, 2005
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. The Site
Development Permit has been conditioned to ensure compliance with the
zoning standards of the RL district, and other supplemental residential
standards as established in Title 9 of the LQMC.
3. Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): The
proposed Site Development Permit is not subject to the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as Environmental Assessment
2003-475 was adopted by the City Council on September 16, 2003
(Resolution 2003-093). 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 varied roof element
heights, enhanced building entries, stone veneer wainscot and facade
treatments, horizontal banding, colored roof tiles 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, pedestrian access, and other architectural site
design elements such as scale, mass, and appearance.
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.
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Planning Commission Resolution 2005 — 006
Ehline Company/Coral Ridge L.L.C.
Site Development Permit 2004-820
January 25, 2005
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 2004-820, 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 25th day of January, 2005, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Alderson, Daniels, Quill, and Chairman Kirk
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Ladner
ABSTAIN: None
TO KI , Chairman
City La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
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DOUGLA .EVANS
Community Development Director
City of La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2005-006
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2004-820
EHLINE COMPANY/CORAL RIDGE L.L.C.
JANUARY 25, 2005
GENERAL
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 2004-820 shall comply with all applicable conditions and/or mitigation
measures, which are incorporated by reference herein, for the following
related approvals:
• Environmental Assessment 2003-475
• Tentative Tract Map 31249
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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Planning Commission Resolution No. 2005-006
Conditions of Approval - Adopted
Site Development Permit 2004-820
Ehline Company
January 25, 2005
Page 2
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 have been or will be paid during the process of recordation
of the subdivision map.
8. The model home sales complex shall comply with the requirements of
Section 9.60.250 of the Zoning Ordinance, which requires a Minor Use
Permit approval prior to establishing any of the model units or temporary
sales facilities.
LANDSCAPING
9. Final front yard landscaping plans shall be prepared by a licensed landscape
professional and submitted to the Community Development Department
ALRC and Planning Commission for review and approval prior to issuance of
any occupancy permit for the model units authorized by this approval. Said
plans shall be 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.
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Planning Commission Resolution No. 2005-
Site Development Permit 2004-820
Ehline Company
Conditions of Approval - Recommended
January 25, 2005
Page 3
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)
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 a no -turf, desert landscape option in front yards.
10. The developer shall submit complete landscaping plans for all retention
basins, other interior common areas and perimeter landscaped lot and
parkway along Avenue 58, to the Community Development Department for
review, prior to issuance of any precise grading permits.
11. Wildflower seed mixes susceptible to weed control problems 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 Community Development Department.
BUILDING DESIGN
12. The applicant shall submit perimeter block wall plans and details, to include
exterior color and finish. The block wall plan shall be approved by the ALRC
and Planning Commission prior to issuance of any building permits for wall
construction.
13. Final location of all structures submitted for plan check shall comply with 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. Plans 3 and 4 may not be sited on any lot within 150 feet of the Avenue 58
ultimate right-of-way line.
15. Front yard setbacks along streets where five or more homes have frontage,
shall be staggered at a range between 20 — 25 feet. The applicant shall
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Site Development Permit 2004-820
Ehline Company
Conditions of Approval - Recommended
January 25, 2005
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provide a siting plan with the plan check building plans for verification of all
setback issues.
16. All structural spaces indicating a guest house/casita as an option combined
with a side -entry garage shall meet the zoning setback standard for the
respective option chosen, which shall be clearly identified on all precise
grading plans.
17. All interior garage spaces shall maintain the minimum interior dimensions as
specified in Chapter 9.150 (Parking), LQMC. Single -car garage spaces shall
maintain a minimum 10-foot x 20-foot interior clear dimension, otherwise
they will not be counted as an enclosed garage car space. The indication of a
third car space in Plan 3 shall be deleted from any future plan submittals.
18. Guest houses, as defined in LQMC Section 9.60.100, are limited to one per
lot/primary dwelling. Any guest house/casita will require approval of a Minor
Use Permit, subject to the provisions of said Section as determined by the
Community Development Department. The Plan 2 one -car garage/optional
casita as shown shall eliminate the casita option, or make it part of the
adjacent guest unit.
19. Any roof -mounted mechanical equipment must be screened within or
otherwise integral to the roof structure, using compatible architectural
materials and treatments, so as to not be visible from surrounding properties
and streets. Working drawings showing all such equipment and locations
shall be submitted to the Building and Safety Department along with
construction plan submittal for building permits.
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