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PCRES 2007-001PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2007-001 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR FOUR PROTOTYPICAL SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PLANS AND COMMON AREAS FOR THE VILLAGE AT CORAL MOUNTAIN (TR 31249) CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2006-877 APPLICANT: ADOBE HOLDINGS, INC. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did, on the 91h day of January, 2007 hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider a request by Adobe Holdings, Inc., for approval of architectural and landscaping plans for four prototypical single-family residential plans and common areas for the Village at Coral Mountain residential development, located on the south side of Avenue 58, approximately %2-mile west of Madison Street, more particularly described as follows: APN: 766-070-001, 766-070-002 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 21 166; and, WHEREAS, the Architecture and Landscape Review Committee of the City of La Quinta, California, did, on the 14`h day of December, 2006, hold a public meeting to review and recommend approval of architecture and landscape plans for said prototype residential units for Tract 31249; and, 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 a single-family homes in an approved residential tract, which is General Plan -designated for LDR (Low Density Residential) development. Planning Commission Resolution 2007-001 Site Development Permit 2006-877 Adobe Holdings, Inc. January 9, 2007 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 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. Planning Commission Resolution 2007-001 Site Development Permit 2006-877 Adobe Holdings, Inc. January 9, 2007 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 2006-877, 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 91h day of January, 2006, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Alderson, Barrows, Daniels, Engle, and Chairman Quill NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: — 04Q1 �Z_ DOOGLASrk.EVANS Community Development Director City of La Quinta, California PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2007-001 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL — FINAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2006-877 ADOBE HOLDINGS, INC. JANUARY 9, 2007 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 two years from the date of this approval, unless an extension is applied for and granted by the Planning Commission pursuant to Section 9.200.080 of the Zoning Code. 3. SDP 2006-877 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 • 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 Planning Commission Resolution No. 2007-001 Site Development Permit 2006-877 Adobe Holdings, Inc. Conditions of Approval - Final January 9, 2007 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. The 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. Please contact the Building and Safety Department (760- 777-7012) for fee information. 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. The model home complex shall comply with the requirements of LQMC Section 9.60.250, which requires a Minor Use Permit approval prior to establishing any of the model units or temporary sales facilities. LANDSCAPING 8. Final landscaping and irrigation plans (and precise grading plans relevant to landscape areas) shall be prepared by a licensed landscape professional and shall be reviewed by the ALRC and approved by the Community Development Director prior to issuance of the first building permit. Said plans shall include all landscaping associated with this project, including perimeter landscaping, and 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. Front yard landscaping for each dwelling shall consist of a minimum 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, a no -turf front yard option shall be provided for all types of lots. Planning Commission Resolution No. 2007-001 Site Development Permit 2006-877 Adobe Holdings, Inc. Conditions of Approval - Final January 9, 2007 Page 3 9. Final landscape and irrigation plans (three copies) shall be signed and stamped by a licensed landscape architect, or professional landscape designer, subject to the rules and regulations of LQMC Section 8.13. 10. The applicant shall provide landscaping in required setbacks and common areas, retention areas and park areas. 11. Landscape plans as required under the approvals for Site Development Permit 2006-877 shall include lighting locations and details of all proposed fixtures and mounting. Berms and walls shall be subject to review under the City's applicable development standards. 12. The developer shall submit complete landscaping plans for all retention basins, other interior common areas and the perimeter landscaped lot and parkway along Avenue 58, to the Community Development Department for review, prior to issuance of any precise grading permits. 13. The applicant shall make provisions for the continuous and perpetual maintenance of all private-onsite improvement, perimeter landscaping, access drives, and sidewalks. 14. If deemed necessary by the Community Development Director to prevent soil erosion and provide acceptable slope (maximum 3:1) a short block retaining wall may be required. 15. The applicant shall ensure that landscaping plans and utility plans are coordinated to provide visual screening of aboveground utility structures. 16. The applicant shall replace the Chilean Mesquite, Bottle, and California Pepper trees from the landscape palettes with alternate tree types as they are susceptible to wind damage and present maintenance issues. BUILDING DESIGN 17. The applicant shall submit perimeter block wall plans and details, to include exterior color and finish. The block wall plan shall be reviewed by the ALRC and approved by the Community Development Director prior to issuance of any building permits for wall construction. Planning Commission Resolution No. 2007-001 Site Development Permit 2006-877 Adobe Holdings, Inc. Conditions of Approval - Final January 9, 2007 Page 4 18. Final locations of all structures submitted for plan check shall be reviewed against and meet all setback standards of the RL zoning district. The 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. 19. Plans 3 and 4 may not be sited on any lot within 150 feet of the Avenue 58 ultimate right-of-way line as Tract 31249 Condition #81 states that building heights shall be limited to one-story/22 feet, for a distance into the site of 150 feet from the Avenue 58 ultimate right-of-way line. 20. 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 provide a siting plan with the plan check building plans for verification of all setback issues. 21. All interior garage spaces shall maintain the minimum interior dimensions as specified in LQMC Section 9.150 (Parking). 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. 22. Any guesthouse/casita will require approval of a Minor Use Permit, subject to the provisions of LQMC Section 9.60.100 as determined by the Community Development Department. 23. 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. Planning Commission Resolution No. 2007-001 Site Development Permit 2006-877 Adobe Holdings, Inc. Conditions of Approval - Final January 9, 2007 Page 5 MISCELLANEOUS 24. A vehicular turnaround shall be added in front of the primary entrance gate to allow vehicles to turn around prior reaching the gate without having to backup the length of the main driveway. 25. The applicant shall redesign the equestrian trail so that the smaller landscaped buffer is adjacent to the wall, the larger landscaped buffer is closest to Avenue 58, and the equestrian/multi-use trail is located in between to minimize vehicular impact on trail users. 26. Any residential units built on the southern and eastern project boundaries of Site Development Permit 2006-877 shall be constructed in accordance with the specific unit plans identified in said Site Development Permit, and subsequent Precise Grading Plans. Any changes or modifications to the approved units shall require Planning Commission approval. 27. The applicant shall submit plans to the Community Development Department showing a significant reduction of water usage in the project common areas. The plans shall be approved by the Community Development Director prior to submittal of final landscape and irrigation plans.