PCRES 2007-005PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2007-005
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY
COUNCIL APPROVAL OF SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2006-
873, ALLOWING DEVELOPMENT OF 74 SINGLE FAMILY
HOMES ON 28.33 ACRES LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF WASHINGTON STREET AND AVENUE 48
(EXTENDED)
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2006-873
APPLICANT: LAING LUXURY HOMES
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
California, did on the 23RD day of January, 2007, hold a duly noticed Public
Hearing for Laing Luxury Homes for review of a Site Development Permit to
allow the construction of 74 single family homes on 28.33 acres located at
the northwest corner of Washington Street and Avenue 48 (extended), more
particularly described as:
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 760-240-014
WHEREAS, the Architecture and Landscape Review Committee
for the City of La Quinta did, on the 17th day of January, 2007 recommend
approval of the proposed project, subject to conditions of approval;
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 make the following mandatory findings
recommending approval of said Site Development Permit:
1. The proposed Site Development Permit is consistent with the General
Plan goals, policies and programs relating to the Low Density
Residential land use designation, and with Specific Plan 2006-081,
and supports the development of a variety of housing types within a
Specific Plan.
2. The proposed Site Development Permit is consistent with the
standards of the Zoning Ordinance and with Specific Plan 2006-081,
as conditioned, which establishes development standards for the
project.
3. The proposed Site Development Permit will not be detrimental to the
public health, safety and welfare, as it has been designed to be
Planning Commission Resolution 2007-005
Site Development Permit 2006-873
Laing Luxury Homes
Adopted: January 23, 2007
compatible with surrounding development, and conform with the
City's standards and requirements, as conditioned.
4. The proposed Site Development Permit, as conditioned, complies with
the architectural design standards for Specific Plan 2006-081, and
implements the standards and guidelines included in that document.
5. The proposed Site Development Permit, as conditioned, is consistent
with the landscaping standards in Specific Plan 2006-081 and
implements the standards for landscaping and aesthetics established in
the General Plan.
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; and
2. That it does hereby recommend to the City Council approval of Site
Development Permit 2006-873, for the reasons set forth in this
Resolution, and subject to the Conditions of Approval attached hereto;
and
3. That it does hereby confirm the conclusion that the Environmental
Assessment (EA 2006-579) assessed the environmental concerns of
this Site Development Permit.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the
La Quinta Planning Commission held on this 23rd day of January, 2007, by
the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Alderson, Daniels, Engle, Quill, and Chairman
Kirk
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Planning Commission Resolution 2007-005
Site Development Permit 2006-873
Laing Luxury Homes
Adopted: January 23, 2007
Z6(L /
P UL QUILL, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
awxl��
DOUGLAS .EVANS
Community Development Director
City of La Quinta, California
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2007-005
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2006-873
LAING LUXURY HOMES
DATE: JANUARY 23, 2007
GFNFRAI
1. 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 developer of any claim, action or
proceeding and shall cooperate fully in the defense.
2. This Site Development Permit is valid for two years, unless an extension is
applied for and granted by the Planning Commission pursuant to Section
9.200.080 of the La Quinta Municipal Code.
3. This approval is for the following model plans:
Bungalow Plan 1 A, 1 B, 1 AX, 1 BX
Bungalow Plan 2A, 26, 2AX, 2BX
Bungalow Plan 3A, 313
Bungalow Plan 4A, 4B
Hacienda Plan 1 A, 1 B
Hacienda Plan 2A, 2B
Hacienda Plan 3A, 3B
4. Prior to issuance of building permits for any of the units authorized by this
approval, final working drawings shall be approved by the Community
Development Director.
5. SDP 2006-081 shall comply with all applicable conditions and/or mitigation
measures for the following approvals:
• Environmental Assessment 2006-579
• Specific Plan 2006-081
• Tentative Tract Map 35060
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.
P:\Reports - PC\2007\1-23-07\Laing\PC COA SDP 2006-873.doc
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2007-005
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2006-873
LAING LUXURY HOMES
DATE: JANUARY 23, 2007
6. 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, if required:
• Fire Marshal
• Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Improvement Permits)
• Community Development Department
• Riverside Co. Environmental Health Department
• Desert Sands Unified School District
• Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD)
• Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner
• Imperial Irrigation District (IID)
• California Water Quality Control Board (CWQCB)
• South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD)
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.
7. Air conditioning compressors by Zoning Code requirements cannot be placed
in sideyards unless a minimum 5 foot clearance between compressor and side
property line is provided.
8. A Community Development Department application for Final Landscape Plan
Check shall be submitted for final landscaping plans and reviewed by the
ALRC per the Code and application requirements with final approval by the
Community Development Director.
9. The six foot tall perimeter wall proposed along north and south property lines
shall be measured from the interior finished grade of the residential lots.
Said walls shall be constructed of solid materials that prevent direct views of
adjacent properties.
10. The applicant shall redesign the perimeter wall and berms along the
Washington Street frontage for a maximum combined height of wall and
berms not to exceed eight feet, of which the wall height shall not exceed six
feet. Height shall be measured from top of curb to top of wall. Said wall
shall have staggered openings every 100 feet and pilasters shall be placed at
each end as well as the center of the 100 foot sections.
PAReports - PC\2007\1-23-07\Laing\PC COA SDP 2006-873.doc
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2007-005
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2006-873
LAING LUXURY HOMES
DATE: JANUARY 23, 2007
11. The applicant shall redesign the three tiered retaining walls. Said retaining
walls shall have a curvilinear pattern with additional stepping and design
details that integrate the walls with natural elements such as rock
outcroppings. Additional trees and large shrubs shall be incorporated into the
design to soften the visual impact of the proposed walls. A minimum of six
feet between said walls and a maximum slope of 3:1 shall exist in locations
where trees and/or large shrubs are proposed.
12. The Site Development Permit shall be amended to include one recreational
amenity at the central park site. The recreational amenity could include, but is not
limited to, a pool or spa, tot lot, bocci ball court, putting greens, picnic area,
and/or community garden. In addition, seating shall be established along all trails
at intervals not greater than 200 feet. Recreational amenities shall be maintained
by the homeowner's association.
13. All "choker" or "chicane" curbs shall be painted red and posted "No Parking" in a
manner acceptable to the Public Works Department and the Fire Department.
14. No signage is permitted with this approval. Signage shall be reviewed under
separate permit.
16. As per American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials
(AASHTO) sight triangle design standards, plants located within sight
triangles shall not consist of a height greater than 30 inches from the
pavement surface and tree canopies shall not hang below 80 inches.
17. Any ground -mounted mechanical equipment located in view from any street
or common area shall be screened by dense landscaping, of a sufficient
height to fully screen such equipment above its horizontal plane.
18. Where garages and courtyard walls meet, the wall shall be set back a
minimum 6" from the face of the garage to minimize joint cracking.
19. Each lot shall be limited to not more than one (1) "kitchenette" guest suite.
20. The Hacienda units shall have a minimum front yard building setback of 15
feet except for garages, which shall have a minimum front yard setback of
20 feet. Garages oriented parallel to the fronting street shall have a
minimum front yard setback of 15 feet.
P:\Reports - PC\2007\1-23-07\Laing\PC COA SDP 2006-873.doc
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2007-005
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2006-873
LAING LUXURY HOMES
DATE: JANUARY 23, 2007
21. The landscaping along the Washington Street frontage shall not include turf
between the curb and sidewalk.
P:\Reports - PC\2007U-23-07\Laing\PC COA SDP 2006-873.doc