CC Resolution 2000-062 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-62
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A 30-LOT SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION AND OTHER
MISCELLANEOUS COMMON LOTS FOR STREETS,
DRAINAGE, AND LANDSCAPING ON 7.65 ACRES,
LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF WESTWARD HO
DRIVE, 150-FEET WEST OF DUNE PALMS ROAD
CASE NO.: TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29563
APPLICANT: CENTURY-CROWELL COMMUNITIES
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did on
the 6m day of June, 2000, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to review the request of
Century-Crowell Communities for a 30-lot private single family subdivision and
additional common lots on 7.65 acres generally located on the north side of Westward
Ho Drive, and approximately 150-feet west of Dune Palms Road; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission for the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 9~h day of May, 2000, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to review a 30-lot
private single family subdivision and additional common lots on 7.65 acres generally
located on the north side of Westward Ho Drive, and approximately 150-feet west of
Dune Palms Road. The Planning Commission, on a 3-1 vote, adopted Resolution
2000-029, recommending approval of the subdivision request, more particularly
described as:
Assessor's Parcel Number 604-061-01 9 (Portion); Portion of SE 1/4 of
the SW 1/4 of Section 20, Township 5 South, Range 7 East, San
Bernardino Base and Meridian, County of Riverside, California
WHEREAS, said Environmental Assessment has complied with the
requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of
1970" as amended, Resolution 83-63, in that the Community Development Director
has conducted an Initial Study (Environmental Assessment 99-391) and determined
that although the proposed project will impact on the environment, a Mitigated
Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact will be filed.
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 approve Tentative Tract
Map 29563:
' A. The proposed map is consistent with the City of La Quinta General Plan, Zoning
Code, and Subdivision Ordinance.
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Tentative Tract Map 29563
June 6, 2000
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The property is designated Low Density Residential (LDR) by the General Plan
Land Use Element (Chapter 2.0) permitting single family projects of two to four
units per acre pursuant to Policy 2-1.1.5. The proposed density is less than
four dwelling units per acre.
The RL District (Low Density Residential) permits single family housing, provided
lots are 7,200 square feet or larger unless a specific plan is prepared. Proposed
lots are greater than 7,200 square feet as required by Section 9.30.030 of the
Zoning Ordinance. Conditions are recommended to insure compliance with City
Code requirements.
B. The design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is consistent with the
La Quinta General Plan.
All streets and improvements in the project, as conditioned, will conform to City
standards as outlined in the General Plan and Subdivision Ordinance. All on-site
streets are private and designed in accordance with Chapter 3.0 of the General
Plan Circulation Element.
Decorative perimeter fencing shall be constructed for the development
consistent with Policy 3.4.1.14 of the General Plan, including open view fencing
to lessen effect of the walled community adjacent to the retention basin.
C. The design of the subdivision, or the proposed improvements, are not likely to
cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure
fish or wildlife or their habitat.
The proposed project is suitable for Low Density Residential development based
on the recommendations of Environmental Assessment 99-391. Development
will not cause substantial environmental damage, or injury to fish or wildlife, or
their habitat provided mitigation measures are met. Urban improvements are
adjoining the property making it conducive for residential development.
D. The design of the subdivision or type of improvements are not likely to cause
serious public health problems.
A retention basin is proposed to contain on-site water flows created by seasonal
rains. The design of the subdivision, as conditionally approved, will not cause
serious public health problems because they will install urban improvements
based on City, State, and Federal requirements.
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Tentative Tract Map 29563
June 6, 2000
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Infrastructure improvements will be extended to serve the project if not readily
adjacent to the site. New improvements required for this project will be
compatible with the development improvements to the north and south.
E. The design of the subdivision, or type of improvements, will not conflict with
easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through, or use of
property within the proposed subdivision.
The proposed streets are planned to provide direct access to each residential lot.
The project will be instrumental in causing new area-wide public infrastructure
improvements to be constructed, which will benefit both existing development
and other future development, including, but not limited to street improvements
and public utility improvements.
The design of Tentative Tract Map 29563 will not conflict with existing public
easements, as the project has been designed around, and with consideration for,
these easements.
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 correct and constitute the findings of the
City Council in this case;
2. That it does hereby certify Environmental Assessment 99-391 for reasons set
forth in this Resolution, subject to the attached Mitigation Measures; and
3. That it does hereby approve Tentative Tract Map 29563 for the reasons set
forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
City Council, held on the 6th day of June, 2000, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Sniff, Mayor Pe~a
NOES: Council Member Perkins
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution No. 2000-62
Tentative Tract Map 29563
June 6, 2000
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jOH~y~~r/''~
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
J N ~E
City of La Quinta, California
(City Seal)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DAWN C. HONEYWE~'L, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
RESOLUTION 2000-62
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29563
CENTURY-CROWELL COMMUNITIES
JUNE 6, 2000
GENERAL
1. Upon City Council approval, a memorandum noting that the City's Conditions of
Approval for this development application exist and are available for review at
City Hall shall be recorded against the property with Riverside County.
2. The subdivider agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of La
Quinta (the "City"), its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or
proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this tentative map
or any final map thereunder. The City shall have sole discretion in selecting its
defense counsel.
The City shall promptly notify the subdivider of any claim, action or proceeding
and shall cooperate fully in the defense.
3. This tentative map and any final maps thereunder shall comply with the
requirements and standards of §§66410 through 66499.58 of the California
Government Code (the Subdivision Map Act) and Chapter 13 of the La Quinta
Municipal Code (LQMC).
4. This approval shall expire and become null and void on June 6, 2002, unless an
extension of time is granted according to the requirements of Section 13.12.150
of the Subdivision Ordinance.
5. Prior to the issuance of a grading, construction or building permit, the applicant
shall obtain permits and/or clearances from the following public agencies:
· Fire Marshal
· Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Improvement Permit)
· Community Development Department
· Riverside Co. Environmental Health Department
· Desert Sands Unified School District
· Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD)
· Imperial Irrigation District (lID)
· California Water Quality Control Board (CWQCB)
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Tentative Tract Map 29563
Century Crowell Communities
June 6, 2000
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The applicant is responsible for any requirements of the permits or clearances
from those jurisdictions. If the requirements include approval of improvement
plans, applicant shall furnish proof of said approvals prior to obtaining City
approval of the plans.
The applicant shall comply with applicable provisions of the City's NPDES
stormwater discharge permit. For projects requiring project-specific NPDES
construction permits, the applicant shall submit a copy of the CWQCB
acknowledgment of the applicant's Notice of Intent prior to issuance of a grading
or site construction permit. The applicant shall ensure that the required Storm
Water Pollution Protection Plan is available for inspection at the project site.
PROPERTY RIGHTS
6. Prior to approval of a final map, the applicant shall acquire or confer easements
and other property rights required of the tentative map or otherwise necessary
for 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.
7. The applicant shall dedicate or grant public and private street right of way and
utility easements in conformance with the City's General Plan, Municipal Code,
applicable specific plans, and as required by the City Engineer.
8. Right of way dedications required of this development include:
A. Westward Ho Drive: 36-foot half of a 72-foot right of way.
B. PRIVATE STREETS
1) Residential: 37-foot width. Width may be reduced to 33 feet with
parking restricted to one side and 29 feet if on-street parking is
prohibited provided there is adequate off-street parking for residents
and visitors and the applicant makes provisions for ongoing
enforcement of the restrictions.
2) Entry Drive: Divided with 20-foot travel lanes and a five-foot median.
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Conditions of Approval - Final
Tentative Tract Map 29563
Century Crowell Communities
June 6, 2000
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C. CULLS DE SAC
1) Use Riverside County Standard 800 (symmetric) or 800A (offset);
45.5-foot radius, unless modified by General Plan Amendment 2000-
066.
9. Right of way geometry for knuckle turns and corner cut-backs shall conform
with Riverside County Standard Drawings//801 and//805 respectively unless
otherwise approved by the City Engineer.
10. Dedications shall include additional widths as necessary for dedicated right and
left turn lanes, bus turnouts, and other features contained in the approved
construction plans.
11. If the City Engineer determines that access rights to proposed street rights of
' way shown on the tentative map are necessary prior to approval of final maps
dedicating the rights of way, the applicant shall grant the necessary rights of
way within 60 days of written request by the City.
12. The applicant shall dedicate ten-foot public utility easements contiguous with
and along both sides of all private streets. The easements may be reduced to
five feet with the express concurrence of lID.
13. The applicant shall create perimeter setbacks along public rights of way as
follows (listed setback depth is the average depth if meandering wall design is
approved):
A. Westward Ho Drive: Ten Feet
The setback requirement applies to all frontage including, but not limited to,
remainder parcels and sites dedicated for utility purposes.
Where public facilities (e.g., sidewalks) are placed on privately-o~vned setbacks,
the applicant shall dedicate blanket easements for those purposes.
14. The applicant shall dedicate easements necessary for placement of and access
to utility lines and structures, drainage basins, mailbox clusters, park lands, and
common areas.
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Conditions of Approval - Final
Tentative Tract Map 29563
Century Crowell Communities
June 6, 2000
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15. The applicant shall vacate abutter's rights of access to public streets and
properties from all frontage along the streets and properties except access
points shown on the approved tentative map.
16. The applicant shall furnish proof of easements or written permission, as
appropriate, from owners of any abutting properties on which grading, retaining
wall construction, permanent slopes, or other encroachments are to occur.
17. If the applicant proposes vacation or abandonment of any existing rights of way
or access easements which will diminish access rights to any properties owned
by others, the applicant shall provide approved alternate rights of way or access
easements to those properties or notarized letters of consent from the property
owners
18. The applicant shall cause no easements to be granted or recorded over any
portion of this property between the date of approval of this tentative map by
the City Council and the date of recording of any final map(s) covering the same
portion of the property unless such easements are approved by the City
Engineer.
FINAL MAP(S) AND PARCEL MAP(S)
19. Prior to approval of a final map, the applicant shall furnish accurate AutoCad
files of the complete map, as approved by the City's map checker, on storage
media acceptable to the City Engineer. The files shall utilize standard AutoCad
menu items so they may be fully retrieved into a basic AutoCad program.
If the map was not produced in AutoCad or a file format which can be converted
to AutoCad, the City Engineer may accept raster-image files of the map.
IMPROVEMENT PLANS
As used throughout these conditions of approval, professional titles such as
"engineer," "surveyor," and "architect" refer to persons currently certi'fied or licensed
to practice their respective professions in the State of California.
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Tentative Tract Map 29563
Century Crowell Communities
June 6, 2000
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20. Improvement plans shall be prepared by or under the direct supervision of
qualified engineers and landscape architects, as appropriate. Plans shall be
submitted on 24" x 36" media in the categories of "Rough Grading," "Precise
Grading," "Streets & Drainage," and "Landscaping." Precise grading plans shall
have signature blocks for Community Development Director and the Building
Official. All other plans shall have signature blocks for the City Engineer.
Plans are not approved for construction until they are signed.
"Streets and Drainage" plans shall normally include signals, sidewalks, bike
paths, entry drives, gates, and parking lots. "Landscaping" plans shall normally
include irrigation improvements, landscape lighting and entry monuments.
"Precise Grading" plans shall normally include perimeter walls.
Plans for improvements not listed above shall be in formats approved by the City
Engineer.
21. The City may maintain standard plans, details and/or construction notes for
elements of construction. For a fee established by City resolutio.n, the applicant
may acquire standard plan and/or detail sheets from the City.
22. When final plans are approved by the City, the applicant shall furnish accurate
AutoCad files of the complete, approved plans on storage media acceptable to
the City Engineer. The files shall utilize standard AutoCad menu items so they
may be fully retrieved into a basic AutoCad program. At the completion of
construction and prior to final acceptance of improvements, the applicant shall
update the files to reflect as-constructed conditions.
If the plans were not produced in AutoCad or a file format which can be
converted to AutoCad, the City Engineer may accept raster-image files of the
plans.
IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT
23. Depending on the timing of development of the lots or parcels created by this
map and the status of off-site improvements at that time, the subdivider may be
required to construct improvements, to reimburse others who construct
improvements that are obligations of this map, to secure the cost of the
improvements for future construction by others, or a combination of these
methods.
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Tentative Tract Map 29563
Century Crowell Communities
June 6, 2000
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In the event that any of the improvements required herein are constructed by
the City, the Applicant shall, at the time of approval of the a map, reimburse the
City for the cost of those improvements.
24. The applicant shall construct improvements and/or satisfy obligations, or furnish
an executed, secured agreement to construct improvements and/or satisfy
obligations required by the City prior to approval of a final map or parcel map or
issuance of a certificate of compliance for a waived parcel map. For secured
agreements, security provided, and the release thereof, shall conform with
Chapter 13, LQMC.
Improvements to be made or agreed to shall include removal of any existing
structures or obstructions which are not part of the proposed improvements.
25. If improvements are secured, the applicant shall provide estimates of
improvement costs for checking and approval by the City Engineer. Estimates
shall comply with the schedule of unit costs adopted by City resolution or
ordinance. For items not listed in the City's schedule, estimates shall meet the
approval of the City Engineer.
Estimates for improvements under the jurisdiction of other agencies shall be
approved by those agencies. Security is not required for telephone, gas, or T.V.
cable improvements. However, development-wide improvements shall not be
agendized for final acceptance until the City receives confirmation from the
telephone authority that the applicant has met all requirements for telephone
service to lots within the development.
26. If improvements are phased with multiple final maps or other administrative
approvals (e.g., Site Development Permits), off-site improvements and common
improvements (e.g., retention basins, perimeter walls & landscaping, gates) shall
be constructed or secured prior to approval of the first phase unless otherwise
approved by the City Engineer. Improvements and obligations required of each
phase shall be completed and satisfied prior to completion of homes or
occupancy of permanent buildings within the phase and subsequent phases
unless a construction phasing plan is approved by the City Engineer.
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Tentative Tract Map 29563
Century Crowell Communities
June 6, 2000
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27. If the applicant fails to construct improvements or satisfy obligations in a timely
manner or as specified in an approved phasing plan or in an improvement
agreement, the City shall have the right to halt issuance of building permits or
final building inspections, withhold other approvals related to the development
of the project or call upon the surety to complete the improvements.
GRADING
28. This development shall comply with Chapter 8.11 of the LQMC (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 certifications as required by FEMA that the above conditions have been
met.
29. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall furnish a preliminary
geotechnical ("soils") report and an approved grading plan prepared by a
qualified engineer. The grading plan shall conform with the recommendations
of the soils report and be certified as adequate by a soils engineer or engineering
geologist.
A statement shall appear on final maps (if any are required of this development)
that a soils report has been prepared pursuant to Section 17953 of the Health
and Safety Code.
30. Slopes shall not exceed 5:1 within public rights of way and 3:1 in landscape
areas outside the right of way unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer.
31. The applicant shall endeavor to minimize differences in elevation at abutting
properties and between separate tracts and lots within this development.
Building pad elevations on contiguous lots shall not differ by more than three
feet except for lots within a tract or parcel map, but not sharing common street
frontage, where the differential shall not exceed five feet.
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Century Crowell Communities
June 6, 2000
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The limits given in this condition are not an entitlement and more restrictive
limits may be imposed in the map approval or plan checking process. If
compliance with the limits is impractical, however, the City will consider
alternatives which minimize safety concerns, maintenance difficulties and
neighboring-owner dissatisfaction with the grade differential.
32. Prior to occupation of the project site for construction purposes, the applicant
shall submit and receive approval of a Fugitive Dust Control Plan prepared in
accordance with Chapter 6.16, LQMC. The applicant shall furnish security, in
a form acceptable to the city, in an amount sufficient to guarantee compliance
with the provisions of the permit.
33. The applicant shall maintain graded, undeveloped land to prevent wind and
water erosion of soils. The land shall be planted with interim landscaping or
provided with other erosion control measures approved by the Community
Development and Public Works Departments.
34. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall proviCle building pad
certifications stamped and signed by qualified engineers or surveyors. For each
pad, the certification shall list the approved elevation, the actual elevation, the
difference between the two, if any, and pad compaction. The data shall be
organized by lot number and listed cumulatively if submitted at different times.
DRAINAGE
The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Engineering Bulletin No. 97.03 and
the following:
35. Stormwater falling on site during the peak 24-hour period of a 100-year storm
(the design storm) shall be retained within the development unless otherwise
approved by the City Engineer. The tributary drainage area shall extend to the
centerline of adjacent public streets.
36. Stormwater shall normally be retained in common retention basins. Individual-lot
basins or other retention schemes may be approved by the City Engineer for lots
2Y= acres in size or larger or where the use of common retention is
impracticable. If individual-lot retention is approved, the applicant shall meet
the individual-lot retention provisions of Chapter 13.24, LQMC.
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Century Crowell Communities
June 6, 2000
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37. Storm flow in excess of retention capacity shall be routed through a designated,
unimpeded overflow outlet to the historic drainage relief route.
38. Storm drainage historically received from adjoining property shall be retained on
site or passed through to the overflow outlet.
39. Retention facility design shall be based on site-specific percolation data which
shall be submitted for checking with the retention facility plans. The design
percolation rate shall not exceed two inches per hour.
40. Retention basin slopes shall not exceed 3: 1. Maximum retention depth shall be
six feet for common basins and two feet for individual-lot retention.
41. Nuisance water shall be retained on site. In residential developments, nuisance
water shall be disposed of in a trickling sand filter and leachfield approved by the
City Engineer. The sand filter and leechfield shall be designed to contain surges
of 3 gph/1,000 sq. ft. (of landscape area) and infiltrate 5 gpd/1,000 sq. ft.
42. In developments for which security will be provided by public safety entities (e.g.,
the La Quinta Safety Department or the Riverside County Sheriff's Department),
retention basins shall be visible from adjacent street(s). No fence or wall shall be
constructed around basins unless approved by the Community Development
Director and the City Engineer.
43. If the applicant proposes discharge of stormwater to the Whitewater Drainage
Channel, the applicant shall indemnify the City from the costs of any sampling
and testing of the development's runoff which may be required under the City's
NPDES Permit or other City- or area-wide pollution prevention program, and for
any other obligations and/or expenses which may arise from such discharge. The
indemnification shall be executed and furnished to the City prior to issuance of
any grading, construction or building permit and shall be binding on all heirs,
executors, administrators, assigns, and successors in interest in the land within
this tentative map excepting therefrom those portions required to be dedicated
or deeded for public use. The form of the indemnification shall be acceptable to
the City Attorney. If such discharge is approved for this development, the
applicant shall make provisions in the CC&Rs for meeting these potential
obligations.
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Century Crowell Communities
June 6, 2000
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44. The tract shall be designed to accommodate purging and blowoff water from
any well sites granted or dedicated to the local water utility-authority as a
requirement for development of this property.
UTILITIES
45. The applicant shall obtain the approval of the City Engineer for the location of
all utility lines within the right of way and all above-ground utility structures
including, but not limited to, traffic signal cabinets, electrical vaults, water
valves, and telephone stands, to ensure optimum placement for practical and
aesthetic purposes.
46. Existing aerial lines within or adjacent to the proposed development and all
proposed utilities shall be installed underground. Power lines exceeding 34.5 kv
are exempt from this requirement.
47. 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 trench compaction for approval of the City Engineer.
STREET AND TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS
48. The applicant shall install the following street improvements to conform with the
General Plan street type noted in parentheses. (Public street improvements shall
conform with the City's General Plan in effect at the time of construction.)
A. OFF-SITE STREETS
1) Westward Ho Drive (Collector) - Complete north half of a 48-foot
travel way (between curb faces) plus six-foot sidewalk. The
applicant's cost responsibility shall be for the north 20 feet of street
improvements, including curb and gutter, plus sidewalk and
landscaping.
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B. PRIVATE STREETS
1) Residential: 36-foot travel width. Width may be reduced to 32 feet
with parking restricted to one side and 28 feet with on-street parking
prohibited if there is adequate off-street parking for residents and
visitors and the applicant provides for perpetual enforcement of the
restrictions by the homeowners association.
C. CULS DE SAC
1) Use Riverside County Standard 800 (symmetric) or 800A (offset) with
a 45-foot curb radius unless modified by General Plan Amendment
2000-066.
Entry drives, main interior circulation routes, turn knuckles, corner cutbacks, bus
turnouts, dedicated turn lanes, and other features contained in the approved
construction plans may warrant additional street widths as determined by the
City Engineer.
49. 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.
50. The applicant may be required to extend improvements beyond development
boundaries to ensure they safely integrate with existing improvements (e.g.,
grading; traffic control devices and transitions in alignment, elevation or
dimensions of streets and sidewalks).
51. Improvements shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the LQMC,
adopted standards, supplemental drawings and specifications, and as approved
by the City Engineer. Improvement plans for streets, access gates and parking
areas shall be stamped and signed by qualified engineers.
52. Knuckle turns and corner cut-backs shall conform with Riverside County Standard
Drawings//801 unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer.
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June 6, 2000
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53. Streets shall have vertical curbs or other approved curb configurations which
convey water without ponding and provide lateral containment of dust and
residue for street sweeping. If a wedge curb design is approved, the lip at the
flowline shall be vertical (1/8" batter) and a minimum of 0.1' in height. Unused
curb cuts on any lot shall be restored to normal curbing prior to final inspection
of permanent building(s) on the lot.
54. The applicant shall design street pavement sections using Caltrans' design
procedure (20-year life) and site-specific data for soil strength and anticipated
traffic loading (including construction traffic). Minimum structural sections shall
be as follows (or approved equivalents for alternate materials):
Residential & Parking Areas 3.0" a.c./4.50" c.a.b..
Collector 4.0"/5.00"
Secondary Arterial 4.0"/6.00"
Primary Arterial 4.5"/6.00"
Major Arterial 5.5"/6.50"
55. 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.
56. The City will conduct final inspections of homes and other 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 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 tract or when directed by the City, whichever comes first.
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57. General access points and turning movements of traffic are' limited to the
following:
A. Main Entry Drive centered approximately 322 feet from easterly tract
boundary.
LANDSCAPING
58. The applicant shall provide landscaping in required setbacks, retention basins,
common lots, and park areas.
59. Landscape and irrigation plans for landscaped lots and setbacks, medians,
retention basins, and parks shall be signed and stamped by a licensed landscape
architect.
The applicant shall submit plans for approval by the Community Development
Department prior to plan checking by the Public Works Department. When plan
checking is complete, the applicant shall obtain the signatures of CVWD and the
Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner prior to submitting f. or signature by
the City Engineer. Plans are not approved for construction until signed by the
City Engineer.
60. Landscape areas shall have permanent irrigation improvements meeting the
requirements of the City Engineer. Use of lawn shall be minimized with no lawn
or spray irrigation within 18 inches of curbs along public streets.
PUBLIC SERVICES
61. The applicant shall provide public transit improvements as required by Sunline
Transit and approved by the City Engineer.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
62. The applicant shall employ construction quality-assurance measures which meet
the approval of the City Engineer.
63. The applicant shall employ or retain qualified civil engineers, geotechnical
engineers, surveyors, or other appropriate professionals to provide sufficient
construction supervision to be able to furnish and sign accurate record drawings.
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64. The applicant shall arrange and bear the cost of measurement, sampling and
testing procedures not included in the City's inspection program but required by
the City as evidence that construction materials and methods comply with plans,
specifications and applicable regulations.
65. Upon completion of construction, the applicant shall furnish the City
reproducible record drawings of all public improvement plans which were signed
by the City. Each sheet shall be clearly marked "Record Drawings," "As-Built"
or "As-Constructed" and shall be stamped and signed by the engineer or
surveyor certifying to the accuracy of the drawings. The applicant shall revise
the CAD or raster-image files previously submitted to the City to reflect as-
constructed conditions.
LANDSCAPING
66. The applicant shall provide landscaping in required setbacks and common lots.
67. Landscape and irrigation plans for landscaped lots and setbacks, medians,
retention basins, and parks shall be signed and stamped by a licensed landscape
architect and comply with Chapter 8.13 of the Municipal Code.
The applicant shall submit plans for approval by the Community Development
Department prior to plan checking by the Public Works Department. When plan
checking is complete, the applicant shall obtain the signatures of CVWD and the
Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner prior to submitting for signature by
the City Engineer. Plans are not approved for construction until signed by the
City Engineer.
68. Landscape areas shall have permanent irrigation improvements meeting the
requirements of the City Engineer. Use of lawn shall be minimized with no lawn
or spray irrigation within 18 inches of curbs along public streets.
69. Perimeter tract walls and required landscaping shall be constructed prior to final
inspection and occupancy of any homes within the tract unless a phasing plan,
or construction schedule, is approved by the City Engineer.
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70. Front yard landscaping for future houses shall consist of a minimum of two
shade trees (1.0-inch and larger caliper size) and 10 five gallon shrubs. Three
additional shade trees (0.75-inch caliper) shall be required for corner lots houses.
All trees shall be double staked to prevent wind damage.
MAINTENANCE
71. The applicant shall make provisions for continuous, perpetual maintenance of all
on-site improvements, perimeter landscaping, access drives, and sidewalks. The
applicant shall maintain required public improvements until expressly released
from this responsibility by the appropriate public agency.
FEES AND DEPOSITS
72. Final maps under this tentative map shall be subject to the provisions of the
Infrastructure Fee Program and Development Impact Fee program in effect at the
time of final map approval.
73. The applicant shall pay the City's established fees for plan checking and
construction inspection. Fee amounts shall be those in effect when the
applicant makes application for plan checking and permits.
74. Plan check fees required by the Riverside Country Fire Department shall be paid
when plans are submitted for review and approval.
75. Prior to final map approval, parkland mitigation fees shall be paid as required by
the City's Subdivision Ordinance.
76. Prior to issuance of a site disturbance permit, Fringe-toed lizard mitigation fees
shall be paid (i.e., ~100/acre).
FIRE DEPARTMENT
77. Fire hydrants in accordance with Coachella Valley Water District Standard W-33
shall be located at each street intersection spaced not more than 330 feet apart
in any direction with no portion of any lot frontage more than 165 feet from a
fire hydrant. Minimum fire flow shall be 1,000 g.p.m. for a 2-hour duration at
20 psi. Blue dot reflectors shall be mounted in the middle of streets directly in
line with fire hydrants.
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78. Prior to recordation of the final map, applicant/developer shall furnish one
blueline copy of the water system plans to the Fire Department for
review/approval. Plans shall conform to the fire hydrant types, location and
spacing, and the system will meet the fire flow requirements. Plans will be
signed and approved by the registered Civil Engineer and the local water
company with the following certification: "/certify that the design of the water
system is in accordance with the requirements prescribed by the Riverside
County Fire Department."
79. A temporary water supply for fire protection may be allowed for the construction
of the model units only. Plans for a temporary water system must be submitted
to the Fire Department for review prior to issuance of building permits.
80. The required water system including fire hydrants will be installed and accepted
by the appropriate water agency prior to any combustible building materials
being placed on an individual lot.
81. If provided, gates installed to restrict access shall be power operated and
equipped with a Fire Department override system consisting of Knox Key
operated switches, series KS-2P with dust cover, mounted per recommended
standard of the Knox Company. Improvement plans for the entry street and
gates shall be submitted to the Fire Department for review/approval prior to
installation.
Gate entrance openings shall be not less than 16 feet in width. All gates shall
be located at least 40 feet from the roadway and shall open to'allow a vehicle
to stop without obstructing traffic on the road. Gates shall have either a
secondary power supply or an approved manual means to release mechanical
control of the gate in the event of loss of primary power.
82. Applicant/developer will provide written certification for the appropriate water
company that the required fire hydrant(s) are either existing or that financial
arrangements have been made to provide them.
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June 6, 2000
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MISCELLANEOUS
83. All public agency letters received for this case are made part of the case file
documents for plan checking purposes.
84. The layout and design of the permanent tract access gates shall be approved by
the Community Development Department after review and approval by the Fire
Department.
85. No parking signs shall be posted on cul-de-sac street bulbs with enforcement of
provisions by the Homeowners Association.