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DIRECTOR'S HEARING
AGENDA
A Meeting to be held at the
La Quinta City Hall — Study Session Room
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California
DECEMBER 15, 2010
10:00 A.M.
I. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A. Item ........................
Applicant ................
Location ..................
Request ..................
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 36329
City of La Quinta
The East Corner of Avenue 52 and Avenida
Bermudas: 770-184-001, 002, 003, 004, 005,
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Consideration of the Subdivision of Existing City
Owned Properties on the East Side of the
Intersection of Avenue 52 and Avenida
Bermudas.
DECLARATION OF POSTING
I, Carolyn Walker, Executive Secretary of the City of La Quinta, do hereby declare that
the foregoing Agenda for the Director's Hearing of Wednesday, December 15, 2010,
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, on Thursday, December 9, 2010.
DATED: December 9, 2010
CAROLY WALKER, Executive Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
DIRECTOR'S HEARING
STAFF REPORT
DATE: DECEMBER 15, 2010
CASE NUMBER: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 36329
APPLICANT: CITY OF LA QUINTA
REQUEST: CONSIDERATION OF THE SUBDIVISION OF EXISTING
CITY OWNED PROPERTIES ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE
INTERSECTION OF AVENUE 52 AND AVENIDA
BERMUDAS
LOCATION: THE EAST CORNER OF AVENUE 52 AND AVENIDA
BERMUDAS: 770-184-001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 066
(ATTACHMENT 1)
ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSIDERATION: THE LA QUINTA PLANNING DEPARTMENT HAS
DETERMINED THAT THIS PARCEL MAP APPLICATION
IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM FURTHER
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO THE
PROVISIONS OF SECTION 15315 (CLASS 15, MINOR
LAND DIVISIONS) OF THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
ZONING: PR (PARKS AND RECREATION)
GENERAL PLAN: P (PARKS AND RECREATION)
SURROUNDING
LAND USES: NORTH:
VILLAGE COMMERCIAL (VC) - VACANT
SOUTH:
RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY (RL) -
TRADITIONS
EAST:
RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY (RL) -
TRADITIONS
WEST:
COVE RESIDENTIAL (RC) — COVE HOMES
BACKGROUND
The 13.65 acre site is comprised of Riverside County Fire Station 32, the City of La
Quinta Corporate Yard, and Francis Hack Park. The original parcels were subdivided
in 1983, under Tentative Tract Map 19302. In 1985, the City Council of the City
of La Quinta adopted Specific Plan 1985-005 for the re -alignment of Avenue 52,
east of Avenida Bermudas. The proposed tentative parcel map is intended to
accurately reflect the existing built environment since the adoption of the Avenue
52 specific plan.
In February of 2010, The County of Riverside deeded the property containing the
previous fire station, with the exception of the existing cell tower property, to the
City of La Quinta and thus, per Government Code 66428(a)(2), created the
separate lot that currently contains the existing cell tower.
PROJECT REQUEST
The project proposes to subdivide property that was previously subdivided by
Tentative Tract Map 19203 (Attachment 2). The request will re -divide the parcels
into no more than four (4) parcels, noting the area containing the cell tower is
recognized as an existing separate lot to remain unchanged and is identified as "not
a part" of this map. The applicant is requesting approval of the subject tentative
parcel map to subdivide the parcels to better match the existing conditions in this
portion of the City.
ANALYSIS
The proposed tentative parcel map will reconfigure the existing five (5) parcels into
four (4) parcels that align with the existing road system in the vicinity, and reflect
the built conditions of the City Corporate Yard, the County Fire Station, and Francis
Hack Park. The subdivision will create separate parcels for the park, the Fire
Station, and the City Corporate Yard. The subdivision will also establish a new
parcel, north of Avenue 52. The four (4) parcels will range in size, from nearly six
(6) acres to just over one (1) acre (Attachment 2).
Parcel 1, "VACANT", creates a new parcel on the north side of Avenue 52. The
new parcel is approximately 1.44 acres. The parcel is bounded by Avenue 52 to
the south, Calle Amigo to the north, Desert Club Drive to the east, and Avenida
Bermudas to the west (Attachment 2). Parcel 1 reflects current built conditions and
establishes the existing vacant land as a new parcel in the City. The existing land is
owned by the City of La Quinta Redevelopment Agency.
Parcel 2, "PARK", is the largest parcel at 5.97 acres. The parcel reflects the
boundaries and built conditions for the City owned Francis Hack Park. The parcel is
bounded by Avenue 52 to the north, Francis Hack Lane to the south, and Avenida
Bermudas to the east (Attachment 2)•
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Parcel 3, "FIRE", is approximately 1.21 acres in size. The parcel reflects the
boundaries and built conditioned for Riverside County Fire Station 32. The parcel is
bounded by Avenue 52 to the north (Attachment 2).
Parcel 4, "CITY", is 2.83 acres. The parcel reflects the boundaries and built
conditions for the City Corporate Yard. The parcel is bounded by Francis Hack Lane
to the south and Parcel 3 to the north. Parcel 4 also contains a 587.5 acre piece
that is labeled "Not A Part" of this tentative parcel map (Attachment 2). The piece
reflects a previous transfer of property between the City and Riverside County.
The tentative parcel map does not address zoning for the newly created parcels.
With the subdivision, the new parcels will retain the current zoning of Parks and
Recreation (PR). Although the "PR" zoning designation allows the park as a
principal use, the remaining parcels will need to be re -zoned to fit the existing uses
at the site. A Zone Change application for the rezoning of the new parcels will
follow the tentative parcel map application and will be addressed at a later time.
Per La Quinta Municipal Code Section 13.12.130, specific findings need to be
made for approval of a tentative parcel map (Attachment 3). The findings to
approve Tentative Parcel Map 36329 can be made, and are included in the
recommended Findings and Conditions of Approval.
Environmental Review
The City of La Quinta Planning Department has determined that this application is
categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to the provisions
of Section 15315 (Class 15, Minor Land Divisions) of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
Public Notice
This project was advertised in the Desert Sun newspaper and posted on December
1, 2010. All property owners within 500 feet of the site were mailed a copy of the
public hearing notice. At the time of the filing of this report, staff had not received
any correspondence or comments regarding this proposal.
Public Agency Review
All written comments received are on file with the Planning Department. All
applicable agency comments received have been incorporated into the Conditions
of Approval.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Director approve Tentative Parcel Map 36329,
pursuant to the attached Findings and subject to the attached conditions of
approval.
Prepared by:
Eric Ceja,APlanner
Attachments:
1. Vicinity Map
2. Tentative Parcel Map
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 36329
CITY OF LA QUINTA
DECEMBER 15, 2010
FINDINGS
1. California Environmental Quality Act - The La Quinta Planning Director has
determined that the proposed Tentative Parcel Map 36329 is categorically
exempt from further environmental review pursuant to the provisions of Section
15315 (Class 15, Minor Land Divisions) of the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA), as the proposed map does not result in more than four (4) parcels
that are adequately served by existing utility services.
2. General Plan Consistency The proposed Tentative Parcel Map conforms to the
design guidelines and standards of the General Plan for Parks and Recreation
(PR) designated properties, as set forth in the Land Use Element, as the
proposed subdivision meets the approved PR land uses for minimum lot size and
density.
3. Public Easements - The design of the proposed Tentative Parcel Map will not
conflict with easements, acquired by the public utilities at large, for access
through or use of property within the proposed subdivision, in that reciprocal
access and fire suppression maintenance needs will be provided for within the
project, including non-exclusive access to the "Not A Part" identified portion of
the map, pursuant to the executed Quitclaim deed (Doc. #2010-0144189)
between Riverside County and the City of La Quinta.
4. Design of the Subdivision - The design of the proposed Tentative Parcel Map
complies with the La Quinta General Plan and Specific Plan 1985-005, in that
the proposed parcels are in conformance with applicable goals, policies, and
development standards, as governed by the Specific Plan for the overall project.
5. Suitability of the Site - The proposed design of the Tentative Parcel Map is
physically compatible with the site with regards to level topography for the
subject property.
6. Public Health - The proposed Tentative Parcel Map will not result in any
increased hazard to public health or welfare, as the design has been reviewed by
the appropriate responsible agencies for health and safety issues, with none
identified, and the subdivision will not result in any further development within
its boundary.
7. Parcel Map Required — A Parcel Map and Final Map are required based on the
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 36329
CITY OF LA QUINTA
DECEMBER 15, 2010
Subdivision Map Act, Section 66426(f), and under authority of the City of La
Quinta Subdivision Ordinance (Title 13, Section 13.20.020.A; La Quinta
Municipal Code).
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
GENERAL
1 . This Tentative Parcel Map shall expire on December 15, 2012, unless recorded
or granted a time extension pursuant to the requirements of La Quinta Municipal
Code 9.200.080 (Permit expiration and time extensions).
2. 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
Parcel Map, or the Parcel 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.
3. This Tentative Parcel Map, and the Parcel 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.
4. Approval of this Tentative Parcel 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.
5. 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 Mitigation Fee.
PROPERTY RIGHTS
6. Prior to acceptance of the final parcel map, the applicant shall acquire or confer
easements and other property rights necessary for proper functioning of the
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TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 36329
CITY OF LA QUINTA
DECEMBER 15, 2010
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. Pursuant to the aforementioned condition, conferred rights shall include
approvals from the City of La Quinta over easements and other property rights
necessary for proper functioning of the proposed development not limited to
access rights over proposed and/or existing private drive aisles that access
public streets and open space/drainage facilities of this tentative parcel map or
as otherwise required by the City Engineer.
8. When the City Engineer determines that access rights to the proposed street
rights -of -way shown on the approved Tentative Parcel Map are necessary prior
to approval of the Final Map dedicating such rights -of -way, the applicant shall
grant the necessary rights -of -way within 60 days of a written request by the
City.
9. The public street right-of-way offers for dedication required for this development
include:
A. PUBLIC STREETS
1) Avenue 52 (Primary Arterial, Option A - 110' ROW) — No
additional right of way is required for the standard 55 feet from
the centerline of Avenue 52 for a total 110-foot-foot ultimate
developed right of way.
2) Avenida Bermudas (Secondary Arterial, 88' ROW) — The standard
44 feet from the centerline of Avenida Bermudas.
3) Francis Hack Road (Local Street, 60' ROW) — No additional right of
way is required for the 30 feet from the centerline of Francis Hack
Road.
10. The applicant shall create perimeter landscaping setbacks along all public rights -
of -way as follows:
A. Avenue 52 (Primary Arterial) - 20-foot from the R/W-P/L.
B. Avenida Bermudas (Secondary Arterial/Collector) - 10-foot from the R/W-
P/L.
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 36329
CITY OF LA QUINTA
DECEMBER 15, 2010
11. The applicant shall offer for dedication those easements necessary for the
placement of, and access to, utility lines and structures, drainage basins, park
lands, and common areas on the Final Map.
12. Direct vehicular access to Avenue 52, Avenida Bermudas and Francis Hack
Road from lots with frontage along Avenue 52, Avenida Bermudas and Francis
Hack Road is restricted, except for those access points identified on the
tentative parcel map, or as otherwise conditioned in these conditions of
approval. The vehicular access restriction shall be shown on the recorded final
map.
FINAL MAPS
13. Prior to the City's approval of a Final Map, mylars of the Final Map that were
approved by the City's map checker shall be provided on a storage media
acceptable to the City Engineer. The Final Map shall be 1 " = 40' scale.
14. The Final map shall identify the twenty (20) foot non-exclusive access easement
across Parcel 4 to the benefit of the area identified as "Not A Part".
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