PCRES 2007-015PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2007-015
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, APPROVING SITE DEVELOPMENT
PERMIT 2007-881, ALLOWING DEVELOPMENT OF 57 SINGLE-
FAMILY HOMES AND ASSOCIATED LANDSCAPING AT THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF MADISON STREET AND AVENUE
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CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2007-881
APPLICANT: R. T. HUGHES CO., LLC
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
California, did on the 101" day of April, 2007, hold a duly noticed Public
Hearing for R. T. Hughes Co., LLC for review of a Site Development Permit
to allow the construction of 57 single-family homes on 22.97 acres located
at the southwest corner of Madison Street and Avenue 60, more particularly
described as:
APN's 766-110-016
WHEREAS, the Architecture and Landscape Review Committee
for the City of La Quinta did, on the 41" day of April, 2007 recommend
approval of the proposed project, by adoption of Minute Motion 2007-009,
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 supports the development of a
variety of housing types within the City.
2. The proposed Site Development Permit is consistent with the
standards of the Zoning Ordinance, 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
compatible with surrounding development, and conform with the
City's standards and requirements, as conditioned.
Planning Commission Resolution 2007-015
Environmental Assessment 2005-541
R. T. Hughes Co. LLC
Adopted: April 10, 2007
4. The proposed Site Development Permit is consistent with approved
Tentative Tract Map 33597.
5. The proposed Site Development Permit, as conditioned, is consistent
with 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 approve Site Development Permit 2007-881, 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 2005-541) 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 10"day of April, 2007, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Barrows, Daniels, and Chairman Quill
NOES: Commissioner Engle
ABSENT: Commissioner Alderson
ABSTAIN: None
PAUL QUILL, Chairman`
City of La Quinta, California
Planning Commission Resolution 2007-015
Environmental Assessment 2005-541
R. T. Hughes Co. LLC
Adopted: April 10, 2007
ATTEST:
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DOUGLAS ANS
Community Development Director
City of La Quinta, California
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2007-15
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2007-881
R. T. HUGHES CO. LLC
APRIL 10T", 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. Prior to the issuance of any grading, construction, or building permit by the City,
the applicant shall obtain any 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)/Bureau of Reclamation
• Imperial Irrigation District (IID)
California Water Quality Control Board (CWQCB)
• SunLine Transit Agency
SCAQMD Coachella Valley
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 improvements plans for City approval.
3. The applicant shall furnish proof of easements, or written permission, as
appropriate, from those owners of all abutting properties on which grading,
retaining wall construction, permanent slopes, or other encroachments will
occur.
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Conditions of Approval
Site Development Permit 2007-881 - RT Hughes Co. LLC
April 10, 2007
LANDSCAPING
4. The applicant shall comply with Sections 13.24.130 (Landscaping Setbacks) &
13.24.140 (Landscaping Plans), LQMC.
5. The applicant shall provide landscaping in the required setbacks, retention
basins, common lots and park areas.
6. Landscape and irrigation plans for landscaped lots and setbacks, medians,
retention basins, and parks shall be signed and stamped by a licensed landscape
architect.
7. The applicant shall submit the landscape plans for approval by the Community
Development Department (CDD), prior to plan checking by the Public Works
Department. When plan checking has been completed by CDD, the applicant
shall obtain the signatures of CVWD and the Riverside County Agricultural
Commissioner, prior to submittal for signature by the City Engineer.
NOTE: Plans are not approved for construction until signed by the City Engineer.
8. Landscape areas shall have permanent irrigation improvements meeting the
requirements of the City Engineer. Use of lawn areas shall be minimized with
no lawn, or spray irrigation, being placed within 18 inches of curbs along public
streets.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
9. The applicant shall employ construction quality -assurance measures that meet
with the approval of the City Engineer.
10. The applicant shall employ, or retain, qualified engineers, surveyors, and such
other appropriate professionals as are required to provide the expertise with
which to prepare and sign accurate record drawings, and to provide adequate
construction supervision.
11. The applicant shall arrange for, and bear the cost of, all measurements,
sampling and testing procedures not included in the City's inspection program,
but which may be required by the City, as evidence that the construction
materials and methods employed comply with the plans, specifications and
other applicable regulations.
12. Upon completion of construction, the applicant shall furnish the City with
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reproducible record drawings of all improvement plans which were approved by
the City. Each sheet shall be clearly marked "Record Drawing," "As -Built" or
"As -Constructed" and shall be stamped and signed by the engineer or surveyor
certifying to the accuracy and completeness of the drawings. The applicant
shall have all AutoCAD or raster -image files previously submitted to the City,
revised to reflect the as -built conditions.
MAINTENANCE
13. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Section 13.24.160
(Maintenance), LQMC.
14. The applicant shall make provisions for the continuous and perpetual
maintenance of all private on -site improvements, perimeter landscaping, access
drives, and sidewalks. In particular, the applicant shall provide language in the
CC&Rs for continuous and perpetual maintenance by the HOA of the
landscaped slope easement along Madison Street.
FEES AND DEPOSITS
15. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Section 13.24.180 (Fees and
Deposits), LQMC. These fees include all deposits and fees required by the City
for plan checking and construction inspection. Deposits and fee amounts shall
be those in effect when the applicant makes application for plan check and
permits.
16. 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).
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
17. Proposed street names with a minimum of two alternative names per street
shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for approval.
Names to be approved prior to recordation of final map.
18. All mitigation measures contained in Environmental Assessment 2005-541 shall
be met.
19. All conditions of approval for Tentative Tract Map 33597 apply to this approval.
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20. No building permit shall be issued under this approval prior to recordation of
Tract Map 33597.
LANDSCAPING AND ARCHITECURE
21. The final landscaping plans for the slope adjacent to Madison Street shall
include an access easement for maintenance of slope landscaping.
22. The water feature shall be eliminated.
23. The final landscaping plans for the slope adjacent to Madison Street shall
include noise and retaining wall designs, the wall at the Madison Street right of
way, and a complete landscaping plan for this area, to be submitted, reviewed
and approved prior to issuance of building permits.
24. Final landscape plans for on -site planting shall be reviewed by the ALRC and
approved by the Community Development Director prior to issuance of first
building permit. Final plans shall include all landscaping associated with this
project, including perimeter landscaping.
25. Final plans for the corner treatment shall be submitted for review and approval
by the ALRC and Community Development Director when the design for
Madison Street has been finalized. The corner treatment shall be amended to
provide a dramatic focal point. The final plans shall include a multi -use trail
either on Madison Street or on Avenue 60.
26. Landscaping at the corner of Avenue 60 and Madison Street, to the project
entry, shall be limited to no more than 50% in turf, and the balance in drought
tolerant plant materials.
27. Final landscaping for the individual front yards shall be redesigned to include
minimal turf areas, berms, rack and boulder groupings, a "no turf option," and
similar features to improve the design and provide a semi -custom look for the
individual lots.
28. At a minimum, bench seating to accommodate at least 6 people shall be
provided, under shade trees, in the central open space area opposite the entry.
29. Tile roofing shall be 2-part clay S-tile, with a random, hand -mudded finish.
30. Stucco finishes for the homes and perimeter walls shall be either smooth or
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hand -troweled finish.
31. The perimeter wall shall include pilasters at a separation not exceeding 50 feet
on Madison Street, at all points where lot lines terminate on Avenue 60, and at
property corners in all other locations.
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