PCRES 2006-010PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2006-010
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF
TIME FOR A SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR THREE 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, EXTENSION #1
APPLICANT: LA QUINTA DEVELOPERS, LLC.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
California, did, on the 14t' day of February, 2006 hold a duly noticed Public Hearing
to consider a request by La Quinta Developers, LLC., for approval of a one-year
extension of time for 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, said Site Development Permit time extension application
has complied with the requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California
Environmental Quality Act of 1970" as amended (Resolution 83-68), in that a
Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impact was prepared and 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 approve a time extension for the 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.
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.
Planning Commission Resolution 2006-010
Site Development Permit 2003-795
La Quinta Developers, LLC.
February 14, 2006
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 time extension;
2. That it does hereby approve a one-year time extension for Site Development
Permit 2003-795, set to expire on February 25, 2007, for the reasons set
forth in this Resolution, and subject to the Conditions of Approval attached
hereto;
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta Planning Commission held on this 14" day of February, 2006, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Alderson, Daniels, Ladner, Quill, and Chairman Kirk
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
/KIRK, Chairman
of La Quinta, California
Planning Commission Resolution 2006-010
Site Development Permit 2003-795
La Quinta Developers, LLC.
February 14, 2006
ATTEST:
DOUGLAS R/'EVANS
Community Development Director
City of La Quinta, California
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2006-010
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2003-795
LA QUINTA DEVELOPERS, LLC
ADOPTED: FEBRUARY 24, 2004
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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.
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
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2004-010
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2003-795
BRIGHTON PROPERTIES
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL -FINAL
ADOPTED: FEBRUARY 24, 2004
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.