CC Resolution 2010-021RESOLUTION NO. 2010 - 021
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP 35996, A SUBDIVISION OF 9.02 ACRES
INTO 36 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS AND
OTHER MISCELLANEOUS LOTS
CASE NO.: TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 35996
APPLICANT: SHEA HOMES
WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the 16"
day of March, 2010, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider the request of
Shea Homes for the subdivision of 9.02 acres into 36 single-family residential lots and
other miscellaneous lots, generally located east of the CVWD Dike #4, between
Avenues 60 and 62, and west of Trilogy project, more particularly described as:
APN: 764-280-004
WHEREAS, said Tentative Tract Map complies with the requirements of "The
Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" as amended
(Resolution 83-63), in that the Planning Director has conducted an Initial Study
(Environmental Assessment [EA) 2009-607) and determined that, although the
proposed Project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be
a significant effect in this case because mitigation measures for EA 2009-607
incorporated into the project approval will mitigate or reduce any potential impacts to a
level of non -significance; and,
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony
and arguments, if any, of all interested persons wanting to be heard, said City Council
did make the following Mandatory Findings to justify approval of Tentative Tract Map
35996:
1. The Tentative Tract Map and its improvement and design, are consistent with
the General Plan, as amended, in that its street design and lots are in
conformance with applicable goals, policies, and will be provided with adequate
infrastructure and public utilities.
2. The design of the subdivision and its proposed improvements are not likely to
create environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure wildlife or
their habitat because the site does not contain significant biological resources.
3. The design of the subdivision and subsequent improvements are not likely to
cause serious public health problems because the construction of 36 residential
units will not have considerable cumulative impacts. The project is consistent
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with the General Plan, and the potential impacts associated with General Plar
build -out.
4. The design of the subdivision and the proposed types of improvements will not
conflict with easements acquired by the public at large, for access through of
use of the property within the subdivision in that none presently exist anc
access is provided within the project and to the adjacent Trilogy project.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did or
the 23rd day of February, 2010, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider the
request of Shea Homes for the subdivision of 9.02 acres into 36 single-family
residential lots and other miscellaneous lots generally located east of the CVWD Dike
#4, between Avenues 60 and 62, and west of Trilogy project and recommended
approval by adoption of Resolution 2010-006;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La
Quinta, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and constitute the findings of the City
Council in this case;
2. That it has certified a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impact;
3. That the City Council does hereby approve Tentative Tract Map 35996 for the
reasons set forth in this Resolution, subject to the attached Conditions of
Approval.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City
Council, held on this 161" day of March, 2010, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Evans, Franklin, Henderson, Sniff, Mayor Adolph
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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ATTEST:
VERONICA J. MOKEC(NO, GMC, City Clerk
City of La Quintff California
(City Seal)
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M. KA HERINE NSON, City Attorney
City of La Qui ta, California
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
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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 Tentative
Tract Map, or any Final Map recorded thereunder. 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 Tentative Tract Map, and any Final Map recorded thereunder, shall
comply with the requirements and standards of Government Code § § 66410
through 66499.58 (the "Subdivision Map Act"), and Chapter 13 of the La
Quinta Municipal Code ("LQMC").
The City of La Quinta's Municipal Code can be accessed on the City's Web
Site at www.la-guinta.org.
This Tentative Tract Map shall expire two years from the effective date of
City Council approval, unless a time extension is approved, pursuant to the
requirements of La Quinta Municipal Code 13.12.160 (Extensions of Time
for Tentative Maps).
3. 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, if required:
• Riverside County Fire Marshal
• Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Green Sheet (Public Works
Clearance) for Building Permits, Improvement Permit)
• Planning 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)
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• SunLine Transit Agency
• South Coast Air Quality Management District 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.
A project -specific NPDES construction permit must be obtained by the
applicant; who then shall submit a copy of the Regional Water Quality
Control Board's ("RWQCB") acknowledgment of the applicant's Notice of
Intent ("N0["), prior to the issuance of a grading or site construction permit
by the City.
4. The applicant shall comply with applicable provisions of the City's NPDES
stormwater discharge permit, LQMC Sections 8.70.010 et seq. (Stormwater
Management and Discharge Controls), and 13.24.170 (Clean Air/Clean
Water); Riverside County Ordinance No. 457; the California Regional Water
Quality Control Board — Colorado River Basin Region Board Order No. R7-
2008-0001 and the State Water Resources Control Board's Order No. 2009-
0009-DWQ.
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") (LQMC Section 8.70.020
(Definitions)):
1) Temporary Soil Stabilization (erosion control).
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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.
5. 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).
6. Approval of this Tentative Tract Map 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.
7. Developer shall reimburse the City, within thirty (30) days of presentment of
the invoice, all costs and actual attorney's fees incurred by the City Attorney
to review, negotiate and/or modify any documents or instruments required
by these conditions, if Developer requests that the City modify or revise any
documents or instruments prepared initially by the City to effect these
conditions. This obligation shall be paid in the time noted above without
deduction or offset and Developer's failure to make such payment shall be a
material breach of the 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.
9. Pursuant to the aforementioned condition, conferred rights shall include
approvals from the master developer or the HOA over easements and other
property rights necessary for construction and proper functioning of the
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proposed development not limited to access rights over proposed and/or
existing private streets that access public streets and open space/drainage
facilities of the master development.
10. The applicant shall retain for private use on the Final Map all private street
rights -of -way in conformance with the City's General Plan, Municipal Code,
applicable specific plans, and/or as required by the City Engineer.
11. The private street rights -of -way to be retained for private use required for
this development include:
A. PRIVATE STREETS
1) Property line shall be placed at the back of curb similar to the
lay out shown on the (rough grading plan/tentative map) and
the typical street section shown in the tentative map. Use of
smooth curves instead of angular lines at property lines is
recommended.
2) Private Residential Streets measured at gutter flow line to gutter
flow line shall have a 36-foot travel width. The travel width
may be reduced to 32 feet with parking restricted to one side,
and 30 feet if on -street parking is 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 and Planning Departments and
approved by the Planning Department prior to recordation.
B. CUL DE SACS
1) The cul de sac shall conform to the shape shown on the
tentative map with a 38-foot curb radius at the bulb or larger as
shown on the tentative map.
C. Knuckle
2) The knuckle shall conform to the shape shown on the tentative
tract map except for minor revision as may be required by the
City Engineer.
Curve radii for curbs at all street intersections shall not be less than 25 feet
except at the intersection of Street "A" with Living Stone Drive similar to the
lay out shown on the rough grading plan.
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12. The applicant shall offer for dedication on the Final Map a ten -foot wide
public utility easement contiguous along both sides of all private streets.
Such easement may be reduced to five feet in width with the express
written approval of IID.
13. The applicant shall offer for dedication those easements necessary for the
placement of, and access to, utility lines and structures, drainage basins,
mailbox clusters, park lands, and common areas on the Final Map.
14. 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.
15. The applicant shall acquire perpetual access route across property located
within the Overlying Tract 30023 to and from public streets. The perpetual
access easements shall be recorded prior to or concurrent with the Final Map
process.
16. The applicant shall cause no easement to be granted, or recorded, over any
portion of the subject property between the date of approval of the Tentative
Tract Map and the date of recording of any Final Map, unless such easement
is approved by the City Engineer.
STREET AND TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS
17. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Sections 13.24.060
(Street Improvements), 13.24.070 (Street Design - Generally) & 13.24.100
(Access For Individual Properties And Development) for public streets; and
Section 13.24.080 (Street Design - Private Streets), where private streets
are proposed.
A. PRIVATE STREETS
1) Private Residential Streets measured at gutter flow line to gutter
flow line shall have a 36-foot travel width. The travel width
may be reduced to 32 feet with parking restricted to one side,
and 30 feet if on -street parking is 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 and Planning Departments and
approved by the Planning Department prior to recordation.
2) The location of driveways of corner lots shall not be located
within the curb return and away from the intersection when
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possible unless approved by the City Engineer.
B. PRIVATE CUL DE SACS
1) Shall be constructed according to the lay -out shown on the
tentative map with 38-foot curb radius or greater at the bulb
similar to the layout shown on the rough grading plan.
C. KNUCKLE
1) Construct the knuckle to conform to the lay -out shown in the
tentative tract map, except for minor revisions as may be
required by the City Engineer.
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:
Residential 3.0" a.c./4.5" 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, street name signs and sidewalks.
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.
FINAL MAPS
22. Prior to the City's approval of a Final Map, the applicant shall furnish
accurate mylars of the Final Map that were approved by the City's map
checker on a storage media acceptable to the City Engineer. The Final Map
shall be 1 " = 40' scale.
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IMPROVEMENT PLANS
As used throughout these Conditions of Approval, professional titles such as
"engineer," "surveyor," and "architect," refers to persons currently certified or
licensed to practice their respective professions in the State of California.
23. 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 LQMC Section 13.24.040 (Improvement Plans).
24. 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 Rough Grading Plan 1 " = 40' Horizontal
B. PM10 Plan 1" = 40' Horizontal
C. SWPPP 1 " = 40' Horizontal
D. WQMP (Plan submitted in Report Form)
NOTE: A through D to be submitted concurrently.
E. On -Site Street Improvements/Signing & Striping/Storm Drain Plan
1 " = 40' Horizontal, 1 "= 4'
Vertical
The following plans shall be submitted to the Building and Safety Department
for review and approval. The plans shall utilize the minimum scale specified,
unless otherwise authorized by the Building and Safety Director 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.
F. On -Site Residential Precise Grading Plan 1 " = 30' Horizontal
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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.
All On -Site Signing & Striping Plans shall show, at a minimum; Stop Signs,
Limit Lines and Legends, No Parking Signs, Raised Pavement Markers
(including Blue RPMs at fire hydrants) and Street Name Signs per Public
Works Standard Plans and/or as approved by the Engineering Department.
"Rough Grading" plans shall normally include perimeter walls with Top Of
Wall & Top Of Footing elevations shown. All footings shall have a minimum
of 1-foot of cover, or sufficient cover to clear any adjacent obstructions.
The applicant shall prepare an accessibility assessment on a marked up print
of the building floor plan identifying every building egress and notes the
2007 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 Site
Development Plan when it is submitted for plan checking.
25. The City maintains standard plans, detail sheets and/or construction notes
for elements of construction which can be accessed via the "Plans, Notes
and Design Guidance" section of the Public Works Department at the City
website (www.la-quinta.org). Please navigate to the Public Works
Department home page and look for the Standard Drawings hyperlink.
26. The applicant shall furnish a complete set of the mylars of all approved
improvement plans on a storage media acceptable to the City Engineer.
27. Upon completion of construction, and prior to final acceptance of the
improvements by the City, 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" 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. The applicant shall employ or retain the Engineer Of Record
during the construction phase of the project so that the FOR can make site
visits in support of preparing "Record Drawing". However, if subsequent
approved revisions have been approved by the City Engineer and reflect said
"Record Drawing" conditions, the Engineer Of Record may submit a letter
attesting to said fact to the City Engineer in lieu of mylar submittal.
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IMPROVEMENT SECURITY AGREEMENTS
28. Prior to approval of any Final Map, the applicant shall construct all on and
off -site improvements and satisfy its obligations for same, or shall furnish a
fully secured and executed Subdivision Improvement Agreement ("SIA")
guaranteeing the construction of such improvements and the satisfaction of
its obligations for same, or shall agree to any combination thereof, as may be
required by the City.
29. Any Subdivision Improvement Agreement ("SIA") entered into by and
between the applicant and the City of La Quinta, for the purpose of
guaranteeing the completion of any improvements related to this Tentative
Tract Map, shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Chapter 13.28
(Improvement Security).
30. Improvements to be made, or agreed to be made, shall include the removal
of any existing structures or other obstructions which are not a part of the
proposed improvements; and shall provide for the setting of the final survey
monumentation.
31. Depending on the timing of the development of this Tentative Tract Map,
and the status of the off -site improvements at the time, the applicant may be
required to:
A. Construct certain off -site improvements.
B. Construct additional off -site improvements, subject to the
reimbursement of its costs by others.
C. Reimburse others for those improvements previously constructed that
are considered to be an obligation of this tentative tract map.
D. Secure the costs for future improvements that are to be made by
others.
E. To agree to any combination of these actions, as the City may require.
In the event that any of the improvements required for this development are
constructed by the City, the applicant shall, prior to the approval of the Final
Map, or the issuance of any permit related thereto, reimburse the City for the
costs of such improvements.
32. If the applicant elects to utilize the secured agreement alternative, the
applicant shall submit detailed construction cost estimates for all proposed
on -site and off -site improvements, including an estimate for the final survey
monumentation, for checking and approval by the City Engineer. Such
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estimates shall conform to the unit cost schedule adopted by City resolution,
or ordinance.
For items not listed in the City's unit cost schedule, the proposed unit costs
shall be approved by the City Engineer.
At the time the applicant submits its detailed construction cost estimates for
conditional approval of the Final Map by the City Council, the applicant shall
also submit one copy each of an 8-1 /2" x 11 " reduction of each page of the
Final Map, along with a copy of an 8-1 /2" x 11 " Vicinity Map.
Estimates for improvements under the jurisdiction of other agencies shall be
approved by those agencies and submitted to the City along with the
applicant's detailed cost estimates.
Security will not be required for telephone, natural gas, or Cable T.V.
improvements.
33. 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.
GRADING
34. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.050
(Grading Improvements).
35. 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.
36. To obtain an approved grading permit, the applicant shall submit and obtain
approval of all of the following:
A. A grading plan prepared by a qualified engineer,
B. A preliminary geotechnical ("soils") report prepared by a qualified
engineer,
C. A Fugitive Dust Control Plan prepared in accordance with LQMC
Chapter 6.16, (Fugitive Dust Control), and
D. A Best Management Practices report prepared in accordance with
LQMC Sections 8.70.010 and 13.24.170 (NPDES stormwater
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discharge permit and Storm Management and Discharge Controls).
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.
A statement shall appear on the Final Map that a soils report has been
prepared in accordance with the California Health & Safety Code § 17953.
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.
37. 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.
38. Grading within the perimeter setback and parkway areas shall have
undulating terrain and shall conform with the requirements of LQMC Section
9.60.240(F) except as otherwise modified by this condition requirement.
The maximum slope shall not exceed 3:1 anywhere in the landscape setback
area, except for the backslope (i.e. the slope at the back of the landscape
lot) which shall not exceed 2:1 if fully planted with ground cover. The
maximum slope in the first six (6) feet adjacent to the curb shall not exceed
4:1 when the nearest edge of sidewalk is within six feet (6') of the curb,
otherwise the maximum slope within the right of way shall not exceed 3:1.
All unpaved parkway areas adjacent to the curb shall be depressed one and
one-half inches (1.5") in the first eighteen inches (18") behind the curb.
39. Building pad elevations on the rough grading plan submitted for City
Engineer's approval shall conform with pad elevations shown on the
tentative map, unless the pad elevations have other requirements imposed
elsewhere in these Conditions of Approval.
40. Building pad elevations of perimeter lots shall not differ by more that one
foot higher from the building pads in adjacent developments.
41. The applicant shall minimize the differences in elevation between the
adjoining properties and the lots within this development.
Where compliance within the above stated limits is impractical, the City may
consider alternatives that are shown to minimize safety concerns,
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maintenance difficulties and neighboring -owner dissatisfaction with the grade
differential.
42. 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') from the
elevations shown on the approved Tentative Tract Map, the applicant shall
submit the proposed grading changes to the Public Works Department for a
substantial conformance finding review.
43. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for any building lot, the applicant
shall provide a lot pad certification stamped and signed by a qualified
engineer or surveyor with applicable compaction tests and over excavation
documentation.
Each pad certification shall list the pad elevation as shown on the approved
grading plan, the actual pad elevation and the difference between the two, if
any. Such pad certification shall also list the relative compaction of the pad
soil. The data shall be organized by lot number, and listed cumulatively if
submitted at different times.
44. This development shall comply with LQMC Chapter 8.11 (Flood Hazard
Regulations). If any portion of any proposed building lot in the development
is or may be located within a flood hazard area as identified on the City's
Flood Insurance Rate Maps, the development shall be graded to ensure that
all floors and exterior fill (at the foundation) are above the level of the project
(100-year) flood and building pads are compacted to 95% Proctor Density as
required in Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 65.5(a) (6).
Prior to issuance of building permits for lots which are so located, the
applicant shall furnish elevation certifications, as required by FEMA, that the
above conditions have been met.
DRAINAGE
45. Stormwater handling shall conform with the approved hydrology and
drainage report for the Trilogy Annex project. Nuisance water shall be
disposed of in an approved manner.
46. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.120
(Drainage), Retention Basin Design Criteria, Engineering Bulletin No. 06-16 —
Hydrology Report with Preliminary Hydraulic Report Criteria for Storm Drain
Systems and Engineering Bulletin No. 06-015 - Underground Retention Basin
Design Requirements. More specifically, stormwater falling on site during the
100 year storm shall be retained within the development, unless otherwise
approved by the City Engineer. The design storm shall be either the 1 hour, 3
hour, 6 hour or 24 hour event producing the greatest total run off.
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47. Nuisance water shall be retained on site. Nuisance water shall be disposed
of per approved methods contained in Engineering Bulletin No. 06-16 —
Hydrology Report with Preliminary Hydraulic Report Criteria for Storm Drain
Systems and Engineering Bulletin No. 06-015 - Underground Retention Basin
Design Requirements.
48. In design of retention facilities, the maximum percolation rate shall be two
inches per hour. The percolation rate will be considered to be zero unless
the applicant provides site specific data indicating otherwise and as approved
by the City Engineer.
49. The project shall be designed to accommodate purging and blowoff water
(through underground piping and/or retention facilities) from any on -site or
adjacent well sites granted or dedicated to the local water utility authority as
a requirement for development of this property.
50. No fence or wall shall be constructed around any retention basin unless
approved by the Planning Director and the City Engineer.
51. For on -site above ground common retention basins, retention depth shall be
according to Engineering Bulletin No. 06-16 — Hydrology Report with
Preliminary Hydraulic Report Criteria for Storm Drain Systems. Side slopes
shall not exceed 3:1 and shall be planted with maintenance free ground
cover. Additionally, retention basin widths shall be not less than 20 feet at
the bottom of the basin.
52. Stormwater may
not be retained
in landscaped parkways or landscaped
setback lots. Only
incidental storm
water (precipitation
which directly falls
onto the setback)
will be permitted
to be retained in the
landscape setback
areas. The perimeter setback and
parkway areas in the
street right-of-way
shall be shaped
with berms and
mounds, pursuant
to LQMC Section
9.100.040(B)(7).
53. The design of the development shall not cause any increase in flood
-boundaries and levels in any area outside the development.
54. The development shall be graded to permit storm flow in excess of retention
capacity to flow out of the development through a designated overflow and
into the historic drainage relief route.
55. Storm drainage historically received from adjoining property shall be received
and retained or passed through into the historic downstream drainage relief
route.
56. The applicant shall comply with applicable provisions for post construction
runoff per the City's NPDES stormwater discharge permit, LQMC Sections
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8.70.010 et seq. (Stormwater Management and Discharge Controls), and
13.24.170 (Clean Air/Clean Water); Riverside County Ordinance No. 457;
and the California Regional Water Quality Control Board — Colorado River
Basin (CRWQCB-CRB) Region Board Order No. 137-2008-001.
A. For post -construction urban runoff from New Development and
Redevelopments Projects, the applicant shall implement requirements
of the NPDES permit for the design, construction and perpetual
operation and maintenance of BMPs per the approved Water Quality
Management Plan (WQMP) for the project as required by the California
Regional Water Quality Control Board — Colorado River Basin
(CRWQCB-CRB) Region Board Order No. R7-2008-001.
B. The applicant shall implement the WQMP Design Standards per
(CRWQCB-CRB) Region Board Order No. R7-2008-001 utilizing BMPs
approved by the City Engineer. A project specific WQMP shall be
provided which incorporates Site Design and Treatment BMPs utilizing
first flush infiltration as a preferred method of NPDES Permit
Compliance for Whitewater River receiving water, as applicable.
UTILITIES
57. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.110
(Utilities).
58. 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.
59. Existing overhead utility lines within, or adjacent to the proposed
development, if any, and all proposed utilities shall be installed underground.
All existing utility lines attached to joint use 92 KV transmission power poles
are exempt from the requirement to be placed underground.
60. 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.
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CONSTRUCTION
61. The City will conduct final inspections of habitable buildings only when the
buildings have improved street and (if required) sidewalk access to publicly -
maintained streets. The improvements shall include required traffic control
devices, pavement markings and street name signs. If on -site streets in
residential developments are initially constructed with partial pavement
thickness, the applicant shall complete the pavement prior to final
inspections of the last ten percent of homes within the development or when
directed by the City, whichever comes first.
LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION
62. The applicant shall comply with LQMC Sections 13.24.130 (Landscaping
Setbacks) & 13.24.140 (Landscaping Plans).
63. The applicant shall provide landscaping in the required setbacks, retention
basins, common lots and park areas.
64. Landscape and irrigation plans for landscaped lots and setbacks, medians,
retention basins, and parks shall be signed and stamped by a licensed
landscape architect.
65. Landscaping plans for the front yards and common areas shall be approved
as a part of the submitted Site Development Permit application approved by
the Planning Commission. Following Site Development Permit approval the
applicant shall submit final landscape plans for approval by the Planning
Department and green sheet sign off by the Public Works Department.
When plan checking has been completed by the Planning Department, the
applicant shall obtain the signatures of CVWD and the Riverside County
Agricultural Commissioner, prior to submittal for signature by the Planning
Director, however landscape plans for landscaped median on public streets
shall be approved by the both the Planning Director and the City Engineer.
Where City Engineer approval is not required, the applicant shall submit for a
green sheet approval by the Public Works Department.
Final landscape plans for on -site planting shall be reviewed by the ALRC and
approved by the Planning 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 both the
Planning Director and/or the City Engineer.
66. Landscape areas shall have permanent irrigation improvements meeting the
requirements of the Planning Director. Use of lawn areas shall be minimized
with no lawn, or spray irrigation, being placed within 24 inches of curbs
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along public streets per LQMC Section 8.13.030.
67. 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.
MAINTENANCE
68. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.160
(Maintenance).
69. The applicant shall make provisions for the continuous and perpetual
maintenance of perimeter landscaping up to the curb, access drives, and
sidewalks.
FEES AND DEPOSITS
70. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.180
(Fees and Deposits). 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.
71. 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).
72. Prior to completion of any approval process for modification of boundaries of
the property or lots subject to these conditions, the applicant shall process a
reapportionment of any bonded assessment(s) against the property and pay
the cost of such reapportionment.
73. Tentative Tract Map 36139 shall provide for parks through payment of an in -
lieu fee, as specified in Chapter 13.48, LQMC. The in -lieu fee (sometimes
referred to as the "Quimby Fee") shall be based on the fair market value of
the land within the subdivision. Land value information shall be provided to
the Planning Director, via land sale information, a current fair market value of
land appraisal, or other information on land value within the subdivision. The
Planning Director may consider any subdivider -provided or other land value
information source for use in calculation of the parkland fee.
74. In accordance with Chapter 3.34 of the La Quinta Municipal Code, future
development permits are subject to the Coachella Valley Multi -Species
Habitat Conservation Plan/Natural Community Habitat Conservation Plan
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Mitigation Fee.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
75. For residential areas, approved standard fire hydrants, located at each
intersection and spaced 330 feet apart with no portion of any lot frontage
more than 400 or 600 feet from a hydrant. Minimum fire flow shall be 1000
GPM for a 2-hour duration at 20 PSI.
76. For any buildings with public access i.e. recreational halls, clubhouses, etc.
or buildings with a commercial use i.e. gatehouses, maintenance sheds, etc.
Minimum fire flow for these areas would be 1500 GPM for a 2-hour duration
at 20 PSI. The water mains shall be designed to provide for a potential fire
flow of 2500 GPM and an actual fire flow available form any one hydrant
connected to any given main of 1500 GPM for a 2-hour duration at 20 PSI
residual operating pressure.
77. The required water system, including fire hydrants, shall be installed and
accepted by the appropriate water agency prior to any combustible building
material being placed on an individual lot. Two sets of water plans are to be
submitted to the Fire Department for approval.
78. Fire Apparatus access road and driveways shall be in compliance with the
Riverside County Fire Department Standard number 06-05 (located at
www.rvcfire.org). Access lanes will not have an up, or downgrade of more
than 15%. Access roads shall have an unobstructed vertical clearance not
less than 13 feet and 6 inches. Access lanes will be designed to withstand
the weight of 80 thousand pounds over 2 axles. Access will have a turning
radius capable of accommodating fire apparatus. Access lane shall be
constructed with a surface so as to provide all weather driving capabilities
79. Roadways may not exceed 660 feet without secondary access unless
otherwise approved by the Fire Marshal. This access may be restricted to
emergency vehicles only however, public egress must be unrestricted.
80. Applicant/Developer shall mount blue dot retro-reflectors pavement markers
on private streets, public streets and driveways to indicated location of the
fire hydrant. It should be 8 inches from centerline to the side that the fire
hydrant is on, to identify fire hydrant locations.
81. All structures shall be accessible from an approved roadway to within 150
feet of all portions of the exterior of the first floor.
82. Final conditions will be addressed when complete buildings plans are
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reviewed.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
83. All grading equipment shall be equipped with properly functioning mufflers.
84. No grading vehicle shall be allowed to idle for more than 5 minutes within
50 feet of the northern or eastern boundary of the site.
85. Any staging areas or storage areas for stationary grading equipment shall be
located in the southwestern portion of the site. Stationary equipment shall be
oriented so as to direct noise in a southerly or southeasterly direction.
86. All grading activities shall occur in strict compliance with the construction
hours allowed in the Municipal Code.
END.