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ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPING
REVIEW COMMITTEE
AGENDA
A Regular Meeting to be Held at the
La Quinta City Hall — Study Session Room
78-495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, California
OCTOBER 7, 2009
10:00 A.M.
Beginning Minute Motion 2009-007
CALL TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Roll Call
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
This is the time set aside for public comment on any matter not scheduled for
public hearing. Please complete a "Request to Speak" form and limit your
comments to three minutes.
III. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 5, 2009.
V. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A. Item .................. FINAL LANDSCAPING PLAN 2009-049
Applicant........... East Of Madison, LLC
Location............ Within the Madison Club; South of Avenue 52, East of
Madison Street, West of Monroe Street
Request ............. Consideration of Final Landscaping Plans for the Madison
Club Clubhouse.
Action ............... Minute Motion 2009-.
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL:
VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS:
Vill. PLANNING STAFF ITEMS:
A. Planning Commission Update
B. Discussion of Joint Council meeting topics
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
This meeting of the Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee will be adjourned to
a Regular Meeting to be held on November 4, 2009, at 10:00 a.m.
DECLARATION OF POSTING
I, Carolyn Walker, Executive Secretary of the City of La Quinta, do hereby declare that
the foregoing Agenda for the La Quinta Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee
meeting of Wednesday, October 7, 2009 was posted on the outside entry to the Council
Chamber, 78-495 Calle Tampico and the bulletin board at the La Quinta Cove Post Office,
51-321 Avenida Bermudas, on Friday, October 2, 2009.
DATED: October 2, 2009
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CAROLYN WALKER, Executive Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
MINUTES
ARCHITECTURE & LANDSCAPING REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING
A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA
August 5, 2009 10:04 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
A. This regular meeting of the Architecture and'''Landscaping Review
Committee was called to order at 10:04'arm. by Planning Manager
David Sawyer who led the Committee in the' flag salute.
B. Committee Members Present: Ray Rooker and David Thorns
Committee Member Absent: ' Jason Arnold
C. Staff present: Planning Manager David Sawyer, Associate Planner
Jay Wuu, and Secretary Monika Radeva.
II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA; Confirmed
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Staff asked, if there' were any changes to the Minutes of July 1, 2009.
There being no ;comments or corrections it was moved and seconded by
Committee Members Rooker/Thoms to approve the minutes as submitted.
=AYES: Committee Members'Rooker and Thorns. NOES: None. ABSTAIN:
None. ABSENT: Committee Member Arnold.
V. BUSINESS' ITEMS:
A. Site Development Permit 2008-907 a request submitted by Pyramid
Project Management, LLC. for consideration of Architectural and
Landscaping Plans for the PGA West Golf Villas; a 54-Unit
residential development consisting of single-family attached duplex
units and community center located at PGA West; west side of PGA
West Boulevard, south of Avenue 54.
Associate Planner Jay Wuu presented the information contained in
the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning
Department.
Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee
Minutes
August 5, 2009
Committee Member Thorns said he agreed with staff's
recommendation to address the size of the proposed water feature
for the project. He said he did not find it appropriate to introduce
such a magnificent water feature at a time that called for
conservation. He suggested that the applicant use a different type
of architectural focal feature.
Committee Member Thoms said he liked the fact that the proposed
units had a common sideyard wall. He noted there was sufficient
space between the units to allow for greater deviation in the
setbacks of the homes and he encouraged the applicant to do so in
order to get away from having all of .the homes in a row.
Committee Member Thorns also recommended that the applicant be
more creative with the driveway designs. He noted that he found
the overall site plan to be very well designed in terms of the streets,
the entrances, the turnaround, etc.
Committee Member Rooker said he agreed with Committee Member
Thorns' comments regarding the property setbacks and the
driveways. He found it as a nice diversification between the units.
Committee Member Rooker said he was supportive of the proposed
fountain ,and, he,.did not find it to be out of scale in relation to the
rest of the project. He mentioned he found the character and the
design of.,the fountain to be inconsistent with that of the adjacent
guest house,., Committee Member Rooker noted he found the
proposed parking spaces to be limited. As there wasn't room to put
additional, , parking spaces, he recommended the applicant
accentu ei,the connectivity between the clubhouse and the parking
area to the north.
Committee Member Rooker commented that the overall site had a
total'';,of 52a„living units proposed and only one swimming pool. He
suggested'smaller swimming pools be introduced that were equally
pedestrian -friendly to all of the living units.
Committee Member Rooker noted that the proposed architectural
design was very sophisticated, but he questioned its use in the
desert area and at PGA West. He explained that the present
architectural styles in the PGA West Community consist of
Traditional Mediterranean with stucco build -outs, trims and wood,
or a sophisticated horizontal contemporary style. He expressed his
concern about introducing the proposed architectural style with the
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flat -top roofs which are normally associated with economical
construction and building, as well as the material pallet, as he found
them to be inappropriate for PGA West. He outlined a few of the
major differences between the existing and the proposed styles in
color and architecture.
Committee Member Thorns noted he disagreed with the comments
made by Committee Member Rooker regarding the proposed
architectural style. He said he found the.; existing architectural
styles at PGA West to be boring; as everything looked the same.
He commented that the introduction of a different architectural
style in that community would offer a welcome variety, especially
considering that the project was notvery big.
Committee Member Thoms said he did not find it necessary to have
additional pools as suggested'; by Committee Member Rooker.
Committee Member Thorns explained that if additional pools were
incorporated into the project, the cost,,for their maintenance would
result in higher homeowner dues. He ,also reiterated his earlier
comments regarding 'the „proposed fountain. He strongly
encouraged the applicant to `try to introduce some variety in the
setbacks of the homes.
Planning Manager Sawyer asked if the applicant's representatives
would like,, to respond to the any of the comments made by the
Committee.
Mr. Ken'Hoeppner, Vice President for Pyramid Project Management,
LLC., One Post Office Square, Suite # 300, Boston, MA,
introduced "!rhimself: He said the proposed water feature could
definitely be replaced with a different architectural feature. He
noted the suggested changes regarding the setbacks and the
driveways could be addressed and adjusted. He discussed the pros
and cons of having one big pool versus many little pools in relation
to cost" function, maintenance and use, and noted their research
was supportive of the one big -size -pool concept.
Mr. Hoeppner explained the reasons this architectural style was
chosen was because the project's goal was to create a vibrant and
active community and the applicant wanted to complement it by
bringing in some personality, color and light with the architecture.
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Mr. Forrest Haag, Landscape Architect for Forrest K. Haag, ASLA,
Inc., 1254 N. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA, introduced
himself and said he had been working on PGA West since its
acquisition in the early 80's, late 70's. He gave a brief overview of
the architectural background of PGA West and explained the intent
of the architect and how it would tie in with the existing project.
He mentioned a few possible issues that might arise with changing
the setbacks on a few of the units, depending on the location.
Mr. Hoeppner added that in order for the project to be competitive
in the market place, the applicant had, to` keep in mind that cost
associated with certain customizations, such as the variations in the
setbacks, might outweigh the benefit of it. He'lelaborated that this
was a duplex -type project and customization was not an established
characteristic.
Committee Member Thorns questionedMr. Haag's comment
regarding possible issues and/or inability to adjust the setbacks on
certain lots. He explained his recommendation was to make the
adjustments only a few feet- because even a one -foot adjustment
would make a difference. He'noted he was pleased to hear that the
applicant was willing to consider the use,of a different type of focal
feature in lieu of,,the proposed water fountain.
Michael'Olson, AIA, Principal for, Z Design Group, 1877 Broadway,
Boulder, CO; introduced himself and talked about some of the
challenges involved in trying to create a project within an existing,
and already established, architectural environment. He explained
what the applicant''s request was and how the design team hoped
to achieve it;i He elaborated on the numerous types of materials the
team had considered, such as the use of stone to create a strong
indoor/outdoor feel and how it grounded the clubhouse to the site
and tied it,in' with the beautiful Santa Rosa mountains, etc. He said
the tearnihad chosen a darker color palette for the materials used to
better blend them in with the surrounding natural environment. He
talked about the difference between the already existing and the
proposed architectural styles.
Committee Member Thoms commented on the choice of darker
colors as he thought they might be too dark and heavy in
comparison to the rest of the project. He indicated that shifting the
setbacks might help lighten the darker colors a bit through the
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movement of the homes as well as getting away from the
monotonous feel of the tract homes.
There being no further discussion, Committee Member Thoms
moved to adopt Minute Motion 2009-007, recommending approval
of. Site Development Permit 2008-907, with the following
recommendations:
1) Replace the proposed water fountain with a different type of
architectural focal feature.
2) Adjust the property setbacks of the homes to create some
movement.
3) Use a more creative design for the driveways.
Planning Manager Sawyer noted the above motion did not pass due
to the lack of a second.
Committee Member Rooker moved to ,adopt Minute Motion 2009-
007, not recommending;, approval of Site Development Permit 2008-
907, due to architectural inconsistency of 'the ''proposed design with
the existing project.
Planning Manager Sawyer noted the above motion did not pass due
to the lack of wsecond.
There being no other,, motions, Planning Manager Sawyer said the
project would be ` scheduled for the next regular Planning
Commission Meeting. He noted the minutes from this meeting
would be mucludetl and" would reflect the discussions and concerns
" ;,of the Comrnittee for the Planning Commission's consideration.
B. SiterDevelopment Permit 2009-911 a request submitted by Pyramid
Project Management, LLC. for consideration of architectural and
landscaping plans for the expansion of the PGA West Private
Clubhouse located at PGA West; west Side of PGA West Boulevard,
south of Avenue 54.
Associate Planner Jay Wuu presented the information contained in
the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning
Department.
Committee Member Thorns said he liked the project, didn't have
any concerns with the proposed parking, and that there were a lot
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of elevations on the site plan. The only comment he had was on
the aisles in the parking lots. He found them to be too long and
suggested reducing them a bit.
Committee Member Rooker said he did not have any concerns
regarding the parking or the proposed water feature, he found it to
be appropriate and within scale for the project.
Committee Member Rooker said he had major concerns regarding
the entry way courtyard. He said he was' `disappointed with the
fact that it no longer had a porte cochere entry way, which was a
very elegant element, as well as providing much needed shade in
the extreme desert heat. He referenced page F'2, from the site plan
and noted it did not indicate any, plants for the courtyard.
Mr. Haag said what was envii
would sit higher in relation to
visual impact and would be less
ned was container .planting as it
1e cars and would provide more
.ely'to get run over.
Committee Member Rooker said the proposed architectural design
was extremely complicated in "comparison to the existing style
which was extremely simple, and he didnot find it complimentary.
He addressed:,,odifferent architectural features on the proposed
buildings and explained why they were inconsistent and not
complimentary to the existing ,project.
Michael Olson, AIA,'Principal for Z Design Group, 1877 Broadway,
Boulder,,,CO, introduced himself and explained the reasons that
guided themin deciding on the design, materials and color palette.
Mr. oe ,. Ken Hp�pner, Vice President for Pyramid Project Management,
LLC. One Post Office Square, Suite #300, Boston, MA, provided
additional detail regarding the applicant's request and the approach
the team took to fulfill that request.
Committee Member Thorns said he did not see a problem with
introducing a different type of architectural style in PGA West. He
strongly recommended the Landscape Architect keep the center
area, which was addressed by the applicant as the courtyard, as
simple as possible. He suggested the use of a large scale specimen
with contours which could become a unique feature identified with
the clubhouse.
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General discussion followed regarding different landscaping
alternatives for the courtyard area.
There being no further discussion, Committee Member Thoms
moved to adopt Minute Motion 2009-007, recommending approval
of Site Development Permit 2008-911, with the recommendation to
simplify the courtyard landscaping.
Planning Manager Sawyer noted the above motion did not pass due
to the lack of a second.
Committee Members Rooker moved toiadopt`;Minute Motion 2009-
007, not recommending approval of Site Development Permit 2008-
911, due to architectural inconsistency of the proposed design with
the existing project.
Planning Manager Sawyer n
to the lack of a second.
There being no other m
project would be scl
Commission Meeting.
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VII. COMMITTEE MEMBER ITEMS: None.
Vill. PLANNING STAFF ITEMS:
IX. ADJOURNMENT
ion did not pass due
Planning Manager Sawyer said the
1 rfor the next regular Planning
ted the, minutes from this meeting
reflect,'.the discussions and concerns
ng Commission's consideration.
ATERIAL: None
There being no further'' business, it was moved and seconded by Committee
I;HMembers Rooker/Th"oms to adjourn this meeting of the Architecture and
Landscaping Review Committee to a Regular Meeting to be held on September
2, 2009. This meeting was adjourned at 11 :10 a.m. on August 5, 2009.
Respectfully submitted,
MONIKA RADEVA
Secretary
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ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE REVIEW COMMITTEE
DATE: OCTOBER 7, 2009
CASE NO: FINAL LANDSCAPING PLAN 2009-049
APPLICANT: EAST OF MADISON, LLC
LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT: VITA
REQUEST: CONSIDERATION OF FINAL LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR THE
MADISON CLUB CLUBHOUSE
LOCATION: WITHIN THE MADISON CLUB; SOUTH OF AVENUE 52, EAST
OF MADISON STREET, WEST OF MONROE STREET
PURPOSE OF REVIEW
The purpose of the Architectural and Landscape Review Committee's (ALRC)
review of the Final Landscape Plan is to verify that the submitted plan is consistent
with the project's approved Preliminary Landscape Plan and that it is in compliance
with the project's landscape related conditions of approval. The ALRC's review
culminates in a recommendation to the Planning Director who has responsibility for
approval of the Final Landscape Plans.
BACKGROUND
The Madison Club Clubhouse, which is located on an approximately 5-acre site
within the Madison Club residential community, received tentative tract map and
site development permit approval by City Council on July 3, 2007 (Tentative Tract
Map 34969, Site Development Permit 2007-883) (Attachment 1). The site includes
three clubhouse buildings, the Main Building, Men's Building and Pro Shop, and
Women's Building, tennis court facilities, and a parking lot (Attachment 2). The
architectural style of all clubhouse buildings is Spanish -Mediterranean and includes
use of rust -colored clay tile roofing, off-white hand -troweled stucco walls, numerous
columns and archways, and a combination of arched and casement windows with
elaborate grille -work (Attachment 3).
Landscaping throughout the clubhouse site is plentiful and is designed to
complement the architecture of the various clubhouse buildings. Mostly utilized
around the clubhouse site are various dense hedges and shrubs, with minimal use of
turf, which has been limited to a lawn area outside the Women's Building and the
clubhouse site event lawn area. The use of numerous Date Palms, Mexican,
Mediterranean, and California Fan Palms sufficiently reflect the Spanish -
Mediterranean architecture, while providing proper screening and accents. Other
tree plantings include Figs and Citrus Trees, from 36" boxes up to 108" boxes. In
general, the diverse plant material palette for the clubhouse site is characterized by
low water and minimal -maintenance plants.
On April 4, 2007, the Architecture and Landscape Review Committee originally
reviewed the preliminary landscaping plans, and unanimously recommended to
Planning Commission approval of the project. Subsequently, the Planning
Commission and City Council reviewed and approved the project without any
significant changes to the proposal.
The approval of the site development permit included the following landscape -
related conditions of approval (Attachment 4):
39. The applicant shall comply with Sections 13.24.130 (Landscaping
Setbacks) & 13.24.140 (Landscaping Plans), LQMC.
40. The applicant shall provide landscaping in the required setbacks, retention
basins, common lots and park areas.
41. Landscape and irrigation plans for landscaped lots and setbacks, medians,
retention basins, and parks shall be signed and stamped by a licensed
landscape architect.
42. The applicant shall submit the landscape plans for approval to plan
checking by the Community Development Department. When plan
checking has been completed by the Community Development Department
and the Public Works Department, the applicant shall obtain the signatures
of CVWD and the Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner, prior to
submittal for signature by the Community Development Director and the
City Engineer.
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.
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NOTE: Plans are not approved for construction until signed by the
Community Development Director.
43. Landscape areas shall have permanent irrigation improvements meeting
the requirements of the Community Development Director and 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.
44. The applicant or his agent has the responsibility for proper sight distance
requirements per guidelines in the AASHTO "A Policy on Geometric
Design of Highways and Streets, 51h Edition or latest", in the design
and/or installation of all landscaping and appurtenances abutting and
within the private and public street right-of-way.
PROPOSAL
Site Development Permit 2007-883 condition of approval #42 requires that the final
landscaping plans be reviewed by the Architecture and Landscape Review
Committee and approved by the Planning Director prior to issuance of any building
permits (Attachment 5). The approved site plan, architectural design, and
conditions of approval are provided for reference.
ANALYSIS
Compliance with Approved Preliminary Landscape Plan
The proposed final landscaping plans are in conformance with the approved
preliminary landscaping plans previously reviewed by the ALRC, Planning
Commission and City Council as part of Site Development Permit 2007-883. The
proposed landscaping palette and design, including irrigation, lighting, and
wall/fence design, is consistent with all prior approvals, and the assorted species of
plants are taken from the plant list in the approved Specific Plan.
Compliance with Approved Conditions of Approval
The proposed final landscaping plans have satisfied all relevant conditions of
approval. With regards to Condition of Approval #39, the submitted plans are
exempt from satisfying Section 13.24.130 of the LQMC because the project is not
adjacent to a public street, and therefore, no street side landscape setback is
required. Additionally, the plans have been prepared and signed by a licensed
landscape architect as required by Section 13.24.140 of the LQMC.
Landscaping has been provided in all required setback, retention, and common
areas. Permanent irrigation improvements have been reviewed and accepted by the
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City Engineer. And this review process facilitates compliance with Condition of
Approval #42.
Condition of Approval #44 requires proper sight -distance standards to be met. In
order to meet these standards, the applicant has eliminated a number of trees in
the calculated sight -distance triangles around the project site and added Stop Signs
at locations designated by the City Engineer. The trees will be relocated to a
different location within the project site.
Compliance with Standard Code Requirements
The plans have been stamped approved by a certified landscape architect, the
Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner, and the Coachella Valley Water
District, and are in compliance with water efficiency standards set by the CVWD
and stated in LQMC Section 8.13 Water Efficient Landscaping.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Architectural and Landscape Review Committee adopt a
minute motion recommending to the Planning Director approval of Final
Landscaping Plan 2009-049 for the Madison Club Clubhouse, as the plans are
consistent with the preliminary landscaping plans submitted as part of Site
Development Permit 2007-883, and are in compliance with all conditions of
approval as adopted/by City Council on July 3, 2007.
Prepared by:
JAY WLLU, Associate Planner
Attachments:
1. Madison Club Clubhouse Vicinity Map
2. Madison Club Clubhouse Site Plan
3. Madison Club Clubhouse Architectural Exhibit
4. Madison Club Clubhouse Conditions of Approval
5. Madison Club Clubhouse Final Landscaping Plans
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ATTACHMENT 4
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2007-063
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2007-883 — MADISON CLUB CLUBHOUSE
EAST OF MADISON, LLC
JULY 3, 2007
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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 shall expire two years after City Council approval,
unless recorded or granted a time extension pursuant to the requirements of La
Quinta Municipal Code 9.200.080 (Permit expiration and time extensions)•
3. Prior to the issuance of any grading, construction, or building permit by the City, the
applicant shall obtain the necessary applicable clearances and/or permits from the
following agencies:
Fire Marshal
• Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Green Sheet (Public Works
Clearance) for Building Permits, 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)
• 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.
4. Unless a project -specific NPDES construction permit is in effect at the time and
covers this Site Development Permit, a permit must be obtained by the applicant; and
who then shall submit a copy of the Regional Water Quality Control Board's
("RWQCB") acknowledgment of the applicant's Notice of Intent ("I\101"), prior to the
issuance of a grading or site construction permit by the City.
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CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2007-063
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2007-883 — MADISON CLUB CLUBHOUSE
EAST OF MADISON, LLC
JULY 3, 2007
5. The applicant shall comply with applicable provisions of the City's NPDES stormwater
discharge permit, Sections 8.70.010 et seq. (Stormwater Management and Discharge
Controls), and 13.24.170 (Clean Air/Clean Water), LQMC; Riverside County
Ordinance No. 457, the State Water Resources Control Board's Order No. 99-08-
DWQ and conditions of Tentative Tract 34969.
A. For construction activities including clearing, grading or excavation of land that
disturbs one (1) acre or more of land, or that disturbs less than one (1) acre of
land, but which is a part of a construction project that encompasses more than
one (1) acre of land, the Permitee shall be required to submit a Storm Water
Pollution Protection Plan ("SWPPP").
The applicant or design professional can obtain the California Stormwater
Quality Association SWPPP template at www.cabmphandbooks.com for use in
their SWPPP preparation.
B. The applicant's SWPPP shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to any on
or off -site grading being done in relation to this project.
C. The applicant shall ensure that the required SWPPP is available for inspection
at the project site at all times through and including acceptance of all
improvements by the City.
D. The applicant's SWPPP shall include provisions for all of the following Best
Management Practices ("BMPs") (8.70.020 (Definitions), LQMC):
1) Temporary Soil Stabilization (erosion control).
2) Temporary Sediment Control.
3) Wind Erosion Control.
4) Tracking Control.
5) Non -Storm Water Management.
6) Waste Management and Materials Pollution Control.
E. All erosion and sediment control BMPs proposed by the applicant shall be
approved by the City Engineer prior to any onsite or offsite grading, pursuant
to this project.
F. The approved SWPPP and BMPs shall remain in effect for the entire duration of
project construction until all improvements are completed and accepted by the
City.
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CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2007-063
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2007-883 — MADISON CLUB CLUBHOUSE
EAST OF MADISON, LLC
JULY 3, 2007
Note: If the existing NPDES construction permit for TTM 34969 is still applicable,
Conditions 3) and 4) may be satisfied.
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. Approval of this Site Development Permit shall not be construed as approval for any
horizontal dimensions implied by any site plans or exhibits unless specifically
identified in the following conditions of approval.
PROPERTY RIGHTS
8. Prior to issuance of any permit(s), the applicant shall acquire or confer easements and
other property rights necessary for the construction or proper functioning of the
proposed development. Conferred rights shall include irrevocable offers to dedicate
or grant access easements to the City for emergency services and for maintenance,
construction and reconstruction of essential improvements. Said conferred rights shall
also include grant of access easement to the City of La Quinta for the purpose of
graffiti removal by City staff or assigned agent in perpetuity and agreement to the
method to remove graffiti and to paint over to best match existing. The applicant
shall establish the aforementioned requirements in the CC&R's for the development
or other agreements as approved by the City Engineer.
9. The private street rights -of -way to be retained for private use required for this
development include:
A. PRIVATE STREETS
1) Private Residential Streets
Meriwether Way - Private Residential Street shall have a 28-foot travel
width measured flow line to flow line for curbed treated streets with on -
street parking prohibited, and provided there is adequate off-street
parking for residents and visitors, and the applicant establishes
provisions for ongoing enforcement of the parking restriction in the
CC&R's. The CC&R's shall be reviewed by the Engineering Department
prior to recordation.
Shackleton Street (from the south intersection of Meriwether Way and
Shackleton Street to the Parking Lot Entrance) - Private Residential
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CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2007-063
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2007-883 — MADISON CLUB CLUBHOUSE
EAST OF MADISON, LLC
JULY 3, 2007
Street shall have a 28-foot travel width measured flow line to flow line
for curbed treated streets with on -street parking prohibited, and
provided there is adequate off-street parking for residents and visitors,
and the applicant establishes provisions for ongoing enforcement of the
parking restriction in the CC&R's. The CC&R's shall be reviewed by the
Engineering Department prior to recordation. The flush curb street
section shall have a full 28 feet of travelable roadway as approved by
the City Engineer and the Fire Department and provided the method of
drainage conveyance is acceptable to the City Engineer.
Shackleton Street (from the Parking Lot Entrance to the north
intersection of Meriwether Way and Shackleton Street) — The flush curb
street section shall have a full 28 feet width of right-of-way with 20
feet of travelable roadway as approved by the City Engineer and the Fire
Department and provided the method of drainage conveyance is
acceptable to the City Engineer.
STREET AND TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS
10. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Sections 13.24.060 (Street
Improvements), 13.24.070 (Street Design - Generally) & 13.24.100 (Access For
Individual Properties And Development), LQMC for public streets.
1 1 . The applicant shall construct the following street improvements to conform with the
General Plan.
A. PRIVATE STREETS
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Meriwether Way - Private Residential Street shall have a 28-foot travel
width measured flow line to flow line for curbed treated streets with on -
street parking prohibited, and provided there is adequate off-street
parking for residents and visitors, and the applicant establishes
provisions for ongoing enforcement of the parking restriction in the
CC&R's. The CC&R's shall be reviewed by the Engineering Department
prior to recordation.
Shackleton Street (from the south intersection of Meriwether Way and
Shackleton Street to the Parking Lot Entrance) - Private Residential
Street shall have a 28-foot travel width measured flow line to flow line
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for curbed treated streets with on -street parking prohibited, and
provided there is adequate off-street parking for residents and visitors,
and the applicant establishes provisions for ongoing enforcement of the
parking restriction in the CC&R's. The CC&R's shall be reviewed by the
Engineering Department prior to recordation. The flush curb street
section shall have a full 28 feet of travelable roadway as approved by
the City Engineer and the Fire Department and provided the method of
drainage conveyance is acceptable to the City Engineer.
Shackleton Street (from the Parking Lot Entrance to the north
intersection of Meriwether Way and Shackleton Street) — The flush curb
street section shall have a full 28 feet width of right-of-way with 20
feet of travelable roadway as approved by the City Engineer and the Fire
Department and provided the method of drainage conveyance is
acceptable to the City Engineer.
Improvements shall include appurtenances such as traffic control signs and advance
warnings signs, markings and other devices as required by the City Engineer and
Community Development Director.
Entry drives, main interior circulation routes, and other features shown on the
approved construction plans, may require additional street widths as may be
determined by the City Engineer.
12. The applicant shall design street pavement sections using CalTrans design procedure
for 20-year life pavement, and the site -specific data for soil strength and anticipated
traffic loading (including construction traffic)• Minimum structural sections shall be
as follows:
Private Residential Streets 3.0" a.c./4.5" c.a.b.
Or the approved equivalents of alternate materials.
13. The applicant shall submit current mix designs (less than two years old at the time of
construction) for base, asphalt concrete and Portland cement concrete. The
submittal shall include test results for all specimens used in the mix design procedure.
For mix designs over six months old, the submittal shall include recent (less than six
months old at the time of construction) aggregate gradation test results confirming
that design gradations can be achieved in current production. The applicant shall not
schedule construction operations until mix designs are approved.
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JULY 3, 2007
14. Improvements shall be designed and constructed in accordance with City adopted
standards, supplemental drawings and specifications, or as approved by the City
Engineer. Improvement plans for streets, access gates and parking areas shall be
stamped and signed by qualified engineers.
PARKING LOTS and ACCESS POINTS
15. The design of parking facilities shall conform to LQMC Chapter 9.150 (Parking).
16. Entry drives, main interior circulation routes, corner cutbacks, dedicated turn lanes,
ADA accessibility route to private streets and other features shown on the approved
construction plans, may require additional street widths and other improvements as
may be determined by the City Engineer.
17. General access points and turning movements of traffic to on site private streets are
limited to the access locations approved for Site Development Permit 2007-883 and
these conditions of approval.
18. The applicant shall design street pavement sections using CalTrans' design procedure
for 20-year life pavement, and the site -specific data for soil strength and anticipated
traffic loading (including construction traffic). Minimum structural sections shall be
as follows:
Parking Lot & Aisles (Low Traffic) 3.0" a.c./4.5" c.a.b.
Parking Lot & Aisles (High Traffic) 4.5" a.c./5.5" c.a.b.
Loading Areas 6" P.C.C./4" c.a.b.
or the approved equivalents of alternate materials.
19. The applicant shall submit current mix designs (less than two years old at the time of
construction) for base, asphalt concrete and Portland cement concrete. The
submittal shall include test results for all specimens used in the mix design procedure.
For mix designs over six months old, the submittal shall include recent (less than six
months old at the time of construction) aggregate gradation test results confirming
that design gradations can be achieved in current production. The applicant shall not
schedule construction operations until mix designs are approved.
20. Improvements shall include appurtenances such as traffic control signs, markings and
other devices, raised medians if required, street name signs and sidewalks. Mid -block
street lighting is not required.
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JULY 3, 2007
21. Improvements shall be designed and constructed in accordance with City adopted
standards, supplemental drawings and specifications, or as approved by the City
Engineer. Improvement plans for streets, access gates and parking areas shall be
stamped and signed by qualified engineers.
IMPROVEMENT PLANS
As used throughout these Conditions of Approval, professional titles such as "engineer,"
"surveyor," and "architect," refer to persons currently certified or licensed to practice their
respective professions in the State of California.
22. Improvement plans shall be prepared by or under the direct supervision of qualified
engineers and/or architects, as appropriate, and shall comply with the provisions of
Section 13.24.040 (Improvement Plans), LQMC.
23. The following improvement plans shall be prepared and submitted for review and
approval by the Public Works Department. A separate set of plans for each line
item specified below shall be prepared. The plans shall utilize the minimum scale
specified, unless otherwise authorized by the City Engineer in writing. Plans may be
prepared at a larger scale if additional detail or plan clarity is desired. Note, the
applicant may be required to prepare other improvement plans not listed here
pursuant to improvements required by other agencies and utility purveyors.
A. On -Site Non -Residential Precise Grading/Storm Drain Plan
1 " = 20' Horizontal
B. PM10 Plan
1 " = 40' Horizontal
C. SWPPP (unless covered by SWPPP for Tentative Tract Map No. 34969)
1 " = 40' Horizontal
NOTE: A through C to be submitted concurrently.
Other engineered improvement plans prepared for City approval that are not listed
above shall be prepared in formats approved by the City Engineer prior to
commencing plan preparation.
In addition to the normal set of improvement plans, an "On -Site Non -Residential
Precise Grading" plan is required to be submitted for approval by the Building Official,
Community Development Director, and the City Engineer.
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JULY 3, 2007
The applicant shall prepare an accessibility assessment on a marked up print of the
building floor plan identifying every building egress and notes the 2001 California
Building Code accessibility requirements associated with each door. The assessment
must comply with submittal requirements of the Building & Safety Department. A
copy of the reviewed assessment shall be submitted to the Engineering Department
in conjunction with the On -Site Non -Residential Precise Grading Plan when it is
submitted for plan checking.
"On -Site Non -Residential Precise Grading" plans shall normally include all on -site
surface improvements including but not necessarily limited to finish grades for curbs
& gutters, building floor elevations, parking lot improvements and ADA requirements.
24. The City maintains standard plans, detail sheets and/or construction notes for
elements of construction which can be accessed via the Online Engineering Library at
the City website (www.la-quinta.org). Navigate to the Public Works Department
home page and look for the Standard Drawing hyperlink.
25. The applicant shall furnish a complete set of mylars of all approved improvement
plans on a storage media acceptable to the City Engineer.
At the completion of construction, and prior to the final acceptance of the
improvements by the City, the applicant shall update the mylars in order to reflect the
as -built conditions.
IMPROVEMENT SECURITY AGREEMENTS
26. Should the applicant fail to construct the improvements for the development, or fail
to satisfy its obligations for the development in a timely manner, the City shall have
the right to halt issuance of building permits, and/or final building inspections,
withhold other approvals related to the development of the project, or call upon the
surety to complete the improvements.
PRECISE GRADING
27. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Section 13.24.050 (Grading
Improvements), LQMC.
28. Prior to occupancy of the project site for any construction, or other purposes, the
applicant shall obtain a grading permit approved by the City Engineer.
29. To obtain an approved precise grading permit, the applicant shall submit and obtain
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A. A precise grading plan prepared by a qualified engineer or architect,
B. A preliminary geotechnical ("soils") report prepared by a qualified engineer,
C. A Fugitive Dust Control Plan prepared in accordance with Chapter 6.16,
(Fugitive Dust Control), LQMC, and
D. A Best Management Practices report prepared in accordance with Sections
8.70.010 and 13.24.170 (NPDES stormwater discharge permit and Storm
Management and Discharge Controls), LQMC.
All grading shall conform to the recommendations contained in the Preliminary Soils
Report, and shall be certified as being adequate by a soils engineer, or by an
engineering geologist.
The applicant shall furnish security, in a form acceptable to the City, and in an
amount sufficient to guarantee compliance with the approved Fugitive Dust Control
Plan provisions as submitted with its application for a grading permit.
30. The applicant shall maintain all open graded, undeveloped land in order to prevent
wind and/or water erosion of such land. All open graded, undeveloped land shall
either be planted with interim landscaping, or stabilized with such other erosion
control measures, as were approved in the Fugitive Dust Control Plan.
31. Prior to any site grading or regrading that will raise or lower any portion of the site by
more than plus or minus five tenths of a foot (0.5 feet) from the elevations shown on
the Preliminary Grading Plan submitted with this Site Development Permit, the
applicant shall submit the proposed grading changes to the City Staff for a
substantial conformance finding review.
32. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for any building lot, the applicant shall
provide a pad elevation and geotechnical certification stamped and signed by a
qualified engineer or surveyor, as applicable.
DRAINAGE
33. The approved hydrology and drainage report for Tract Map No. 34969 shall be
refined for this Site Development Permit for stormwater handling as approved by the
City Engineer. Nuisance water shall be retained on site. Nuisance water shall be
disposed of per approved methods contained in Engineering Bulletin No. 06-16 — 16
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JULY 3, 2007
Hydrology Report with Preliminary Hydraulic Report Criteria for Storm Drain Systems
and Engineering Bulletin No. 06-15 - Underground Retention Basin Design
Requirements.
34. The design of the development shall not cause any increase in flood boundaries,
levels or frequencies in any area outside the development.
HT11 ITIFS
35. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Section 13.24.110 (Utilities),
LQMC.
36. The applicant shall obtain the approval of the City Engineer for the location of all
utility lines within any right-of-way, and all above -ground utility structures including,
but not limited to, traffic signal cabinets, electric vaults, water valves, and telephone
stands, to ensure optimum placement for practical and aesthetic purposes.
37. Underground utilities shall be installed prior to overlying hardscape. For installation of
utilities in existing improved streets, the applicant shall comply with trench
restoration requirements maintained, or required by the City Engineer.
The applicant shall provide certified reports of all utility trench compaction for
approval by the City Engineer. Additionally, grease traps and the maintenance thereof
shall be located as to not conflict with access aisles/entrances.
CONSTRUCTION
38. The City will conduct final inspections of habitable buildings only when the buildings
have improved entry drive and (if required) sidewalk access to private streets. The
improvements shall include required traffic control devices, pavement markings and
street name signs.
LANDSCAPING AND IRRIGATION
39. The applicant shall comply with Sections 13.24.130 (Landscaping Setbacks) &
13.24.140 (Landscaping Plans), LQMC.
40. The applicant shall provide landscaping in the required setbacks, retention basins,
common lots and park areas.
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JULY 3, 2007
41. Landscape and irrigation plans for landscaped lots and setbacks, medians, retention
basins, and parks shall be signed and stamped by a licensed landscape architect.
42. The applicant shall submit the landscape plans for approval to plan checking by the
Community Development Department. When plan checking has been completed by
the Community Development Department and the Public Works Department, the
applicant shall obtain the signatures of CVWD and the Riverside County Agricultural
Commissioner, prior to submittal for signature by the Community Development
Director and the City Engineer.
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.
NOTE: Plans are not approved for construction until signed by the Community
Development Director.
43. Landscape areas shall have permanent irrigation improvements meeting the
requirements of the Community Development Director and 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.
44, The applicant or his agent has the responsibility for proper sight distance
requirements per guidelines in the AASHTO "A Policy on Geometric Design of
Highways and Streets, 51" Edition or latest", in the design and/or installation of all
landscaping and appurtenances abutting and within the private and public street right-
of-way.
QUALITY ASSURAN
45. The applicant shall employ construction quality -assurance measures that meet with
the approval of the City Engineer.
46. 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.
47. 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
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employed comply with the plans, specifications and other applicable regulations.
48. Upon completion of construction, the applicant shall furnish the City with
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
approved mylars previously submitted to the City, revised to reflect the as -built
conditions. However, if subsequent approved revisions have been approved by the
City Engineer and reflect said "As -Built" conditions, the Engineer Of Record may
submit a letter attesting to said fact to the City Engineer in lieu of mylar submittal.
MAINTENANCE
49. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Section 13.24.160 (Maintenance),
LQMC.
50. The applicant shall make provisions for the continuous and perpetual maintenance of
all private on -site improvements, perimeter landscaping, access drives, and
sidewalks.
FEES AND DEPOSITS
51. 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.
52. 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).
FIRE DEPARTMENT
53. Final conditions will be addressed when complete building plans are reviewed. Prior
to issuance of a building permit, applicant shall review building plans with the Fire
Department. All questions regarding the Fire Department should be directed to the
Fire Safety Specialist at (760) 863-8886.
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JULY 3, 2007
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
54. Final conditions will be addressed when building plans are reviewed. Prior to issuance
of a building permit, applicant shall review building plans with the Sheriff's
Department regarding Vehicle Code requirements, defensible space, and other law
enforcement and public safety concerns. All questions regarding the Sheriff's
Department should be directed to the Deputy at (760) 863-8950.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
55. All mechanical equipment on roof tops shall be screened from view by parapet walls;
this includes air conditioning units and fans and blower hoods for food service
cooking.
56. ' No signage is permitted with this approval. A separate permit from the Community
Development Department is required for any temporary or permanent signs.
57. The tennis courts within the clubhouse site shall not be lit. Future lighting of the
tennis courts are subject to LQMC Section 9.60.150, and shall require approval of a
Minor Use Permit.
58. A Temporary Use Permit shall be required prior to placement of construction materials
or trailers on site.
59. The residential units within the Men's Building shall be sold and used as individual
residential units, and shall not be used for transient purposes as defined in LQMC
Section 3.24 Transient Occupancy Tax.
60. No Certificate of Occupancy (either temporary or final) for the Madison Club
clubhouse site shall be issued by the Building and Safety Department until Tract Map
34969 has been recorded with the County of Riverside. Said map shall include the
condominiumization of the five residential units on Lot 1.
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