CC Resolution 2013-059 Signature at PGA West SDP 2013-924RESOLUTION NO. 2013 - 059
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2013-924 INCLUDING
SITE, ARCHITECTURAL, AND LANDSCAPING PLANS
FOR A 230-UNIT RESIDENTIAL PROJECT
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2013-924
APPLICANT: POINTE LARSEN, LLC
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California did, on the
3rd day of December, 2013, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider a
request by Pointe Larsen, LLC for consideration of a site development permit in
order to develop a 230-unit residential project, consisting of 130 single-family
detached units, and 100 condominium units, to include a guard gatehouse and
4,086 square foot community building, on ±42 acres located within the PGA West
development, bounded on the north and east by the PGA West Stadium Course and
clubhouse, and on the south and west by PGA Boulevard, more particularly
described as:
LOT 1 AND LOT L, TRACT 29421;
PORTION OF PARCEL 7, PARCEL MAP 20426
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California did,
on the 12`" day of November, 2013, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider
a recommendation on said Site Development Permit Amendment, and after hearing
and considering all testimony and arguments, did adopt Planning Commission
Resolution 2013-026, recommending to the City Council approval of Site
Development Permit 2013-924; and,
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department published a public
hearing notice in The Desert Sun newspaper on November 22, 2013, as prescribed
by the La Quinta Municipal Code, with said hearing notice having been mailed to all
property owners within the boundaries of the original PGA West Specific Plan area;
and,
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, the
Planning Commission did make the following mandatory findings pursuant to
Section 9.210.010 of the La Quinta Municipal Code to justify City Council approval
of said Site Development Permit:
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Site Development Permit 2013-924
Signature at PGA West - Pointe Larsen, LLC
Adopted: December 3, 2013
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1. Consistency with the General Plan
The land use is consistent with the General Plan land use designation of
Tourist Commercial, in that the City's General Plan policies relating to Tourist
Commercial permits residential developments that include single- and multi-
family residential with resort amenities. Under Amendment 6 to the PGA
West Specific Plan, the residential amenity is integrated into the existing
Tourist Commercial land use as set forth in the Specific Plan
2. Consistency with the Zoning Code and PGA West Specific Plan (SP 83-002)
The proposed development, as conditioned, is consistent with the
development standards of the City's Zoning Code and SP 03-002, as
amended, in terms of project location, architectural style, building height,
building mass, and landscaping. The Community Development Director has
made a Determination of Substantial Conformance for the Signature at PGA
West, with respect to the previously approved Amendment No. 6 to the PGA
West Specific plan.
3. Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Processing ,of this Site Development Permit for the proposed use is in
compliance with the provisions of CEQA. The La Quinta Community
Development Director has determined that the proposal is exempt from
further CEQA review under Section 15182 (Residential Projects Pursuant to
a Specific Plan). The Community Development Director has made a
Determination of Substantial Conformance for the Signature at PGA West,
with respect to the previously approved Eden Rock at PGA West project, for
which a Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No.
2007061056) was certified by the La Quinta City Council on April 15, 2008.
4. Architectural Design
The architecture and layout of the building is compatible with, and not
detrimental to, the existing PGA West residential, tennis and golf club
facilities adjacent to the site, and the height, mass, and scale of the buildings
are appropriate and consistent with the development standards in the
Municipal Code and SP 83-002, Amendment No. 6.
5. Site Design
The site design, as conditioned, will be compatible with, and not detrimental
to, surrounding development, and with the overall design quality prevalent in
the City, in terms of interior circulation, vehicle and golf cart parking, and
project amenities. Proposed tentative grade elevations, unit and building
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Adopted: December 3, 2013
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orientation and siting are appropriate and consistent with development
standards in the Municipal Code and SP 83-002, Amendment No. 6.
6. Landscape Design
The proposed project is consistent with the landscaping standards and plant
palette and implements the standards for landscaping and aesthetics
established in the General Plan and Zoning Code. The project landscaping,
as conditioned, will comply with the City's water tolerant landscaping
requirements, and will integrate into the community's existing landscaping.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La
Quinta, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. That the above recitations are true and constitute the Findings of the
City Council in this case;
SECTION 2. That the City Council does hereby approve Site Development Permit
2013-924, for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached
Conditions of Approval.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City of La
Quinta City Council, held on this the 3i° day of December, 2013, by the following
vote:
AYES: Council Members Evans, Henderson, Osborne
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Franklin, Mayor Adolph
ABSTAIN: None
DON AD PH, MiWor
City of La Quinta, California
Resolution No.2013-059
Site Development Permit 2013-924
Signature at PGA West — Pointe Larsen, LLC
Adopted: December 3, 2013
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ATTEST:
SUSAN MAYSELS, Cit Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
(CITY SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO"FORM:
WKATHERIWdENSON, City Attorney
City of La Quints, California
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-059
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1. The applicant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of La
Quinta ("City"), its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or
proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this Site
Development Permit. The City shall have sole discretion in selecting its defense
counsel. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action or
proceeding and shall cooperate fully in the defense.
2. This Site Development Permit shall expire two years after the City Council
approval date, unless recorded or granted a time extension pursuant to Title 9 of
the La Quinta Municipal Code (§9.200.080; Permit expiration and time
extensions). The two-year time period shall be tolled during the pendency of
any lawsuit that may be filed, challenging this Site Development Permit and/or
the City's CEQA compliance.
3. Site Development Permit 2013-924 shall comply with all applicable terms,
conditions and/or mitigation measures for the following related approvals:
• Subsequent EIR; SCH #2007061056
• Specific Plan 83-002, Amendment No. 6
• Tentative Tract Map 36537
• Development Agreement 2006-01 1
In the event of any conflict(s) between approval conditions and/or provisions of
these approvals, the Community Development Director shall determine
precedence, in conjunction with Condition 71, if applicable to the circumstances
of any such conflict.
4. 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
• La Quinta Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Green Sheet (Public
Works Clearance) for Building Permits, Water Quality Management Plan
(WQMP) Exemption Form - Whitewater River Region, Improvement Permit)
• La Quinta Community Development Department
• Riverside County Environmental Health Department
• Coachella Valley Unified School District
• Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD)
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• Imperial irrigation District (IID)
• California Regional Water Quality Control Board (CRWQCB)
• State Water Resources Control Board
• SunLine Transit Agency (SunLine)
• South Coast Air Quality Management District Coachella Valley (SCAQMD)
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 improvement plans for City approval.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Developer shall reimburse the City, within thirty (30) days of presentment of the
invoice, all costs and actual consultant's fees incurred by the City for
engineering and/or surveying consultants to review and/or modify any
documents or instruments required by this project. 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.
B. Approval of this Site Development Permit shall not be construed as approval for
any horizontal dimensions implied by any site plans or exhibits unless
specifically identified in these conditions of approval.
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PROPERTY RIGHTS
9. 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.
10. Pursuant to the aforementioned condition, conferred rights shall include
approvals from all necessary persons or entities over easements and other
property rights necessary for construction and proper functioning of the
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.
11. Right-of-way geometry for standard knuckles and property line corner cut -backs
at curb returns shall conform to Riverside County Standard Drawings #801, and
#805, respectively, unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer.
12. 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.
IMPROVEMENT PLANS
13. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Sections 13.24.060 (Street
Improvements), 13.24.070 (Street Design - Generally) & 13.24.100 (Access
For Individual Properties And Development), LQMC for public streets; and
Section 13.24.080 (Street Design - Private Streets), where private streets are
proposed. All improvement requirements of Tentative Tract 36537 shall be
applicable as appropriate to this Site Development Permit approval.
14. Streets shall have vertical curbs or other approved curb configurations that will
convey water without ponding, and provide lateral containment of dust and
residue during street sweeping operations. If a wedge or rolled curb design is
approved, the lip at the flowline shall be near vertical with a 1 /8" batter and a
minimum height of 0.1'. Unused curb cuts on any lot shall be restored to
standard curb height prior to final inspection of permanent building(s) on the lot.
15. The applicant shall construct the following street improvements to conform to
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the General Plan (street type noted in parentheses.)
A. OFF -SITE PRIVATE STREETS
1) PGA Boulevard (Arterial, 120' ROW) - No additional private street
widening is required.
2) Other required improvements in the PGA Boulevard private street
right-of-way and/or adjacent landscape setback area include:
a) All appurtenant components such as, but not limited to: curb,
gutter, traffic control striping, legends, and signs. The
applicant shall reconstruct all curb and gutter at existing
intersections that do not provide access to the tentative tract
as required by the City Engineer.
b1 8-foot wide meandering sidewalk/Class I Golf Cart Path as
shown on the preliminary precise grading plan, from the
northerly property line to the proposed primary entry. This
improvement shall be installed in its entirety as part of the
initial project improvement phase.
c) Reconstruct the existing 22-foot wide raised landscaped
median as needed to accommodate full movements at the
entry. Additionally, the applicant shall provide adequate
length of left turn deceleration lane with in the median as
determined by a California Licensed Traffic Engineer and as
approved by the City Engineer.
d) Reconstruct and remove existing pavement, curb and gutter,
and curb returns previously constructed and not required for
access to the tentative tract.
The applicant shall extend improvements beyond the subdivision 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).
16. The Applicant shall pay the project's fair share obligations for traffic
improvements as required in the approval conditions for TT 36537.
17. The design of community parking facilities for common areas shall conform to
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LQMC Chapter 9.150, and in particular the following:
A. The parking stall, aisle widths and double hairpin stripe parking stall
design shall conform to LQMC Chapter 9.150. On -street parking
designated as guest parking on the approved site plan shall be designed
in accordance with parallel stall requirements.
B. Cross slopes should be a maximum of 2% where ADA accessibility is
required, including accessibility routes between buildings.
C. Building access points shall be shown on the Precise Grading Plans to
better evaluate ADA accessibility issues.
D. Accessibility routes as required shall be shown on the Precise Grading
Plan.
E. Parking stall lengths shall be according to LQMC Chapter 9.150 and be a
minimum of 17 feet in length with a 2-foot overhang for standard parking
stalls and 18 feet with a 2-foot overhang for handicapped parking stall or
as approved by the City Engineer. Where handicapped parking may be
required, one van accessible handicapped parking stall is required per
eight handicapped parking stalls.
F. Golf cart parking areas shall be provided at appropriate locations in the
development, in particular in close proximity to the Community Building
area. Golf cart stall size shall conform to generally accepted industry
standards, as may be determined by the City Engineer and Community
Development Department. A project parking plan shall be required to
include appropriate signage to implement parking restrictions, and on and
off-street parking provisions of the CC & R's subject to City Engineer and
Community Development Department approval.
G. A minimum five -space bicycle rack shall be provided in an appropriate
location at the Community Building facility.
18. 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
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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.
GRADING
19. All grading requirements of Tentative Tract 36537 shall be applicable as
appropriate to this Site Development Permit approval.
20. 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 civil engineer registered in the State of
California,
B. A preliminary geotechnical ("soils") report prepared by a professional
registered in the State of California,
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 Discharge Permit
and Storm Management and Discharge Controls).
E. A WQMP prepared by an authorized professional registered in the State
of California.
All grading shall conform with the recommendations contained in the Preliminary
Soils Report, and shall be certified as being adequate by soils engineer, or
engineering geologist registered in the State of California.
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.
Additionally, the applicant shall replenish said security if expended by the City
of La Quinta to comply with the Plan as required by the City Engineer.
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nRAINARF
21. Stormwater handling shall conform to the approved hydrology and drainage
report for Tentative Tract Map 36537. The design of the development shall not
cause any increase in flood boundaries, levels or frequencies in any area outside
the development. All drainage requirements of Tentative Tract 36537 shall be
applicable as appropriate to this Site Development Permit approval.
22. Storm drainage historically received from adjoining property shall be received
and retained or passed through into the historic downstream drainage relief
route.
23. Nuisance water shall be retained on site. Nuisance water shall be disposed of
as required for Tentative Tract Map 36537.
24. Coverage under the State of California Construction General 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 ("NOI") and Waste Discharge Identification (WDID) number to the City
prior to the issuance of a grading or building permit.
25. The applicant shall comply with applicable provisions of the City's NPDES
stormwater discharge permit, Sections 8.70.010 et seq. (Stormwater
Management and Discharge Controls), and 13.24.170 (Clean Air/Clean Water);
Riverside County Ordinance No. 457; the California Regional Water Quality
Control Board - Colorado River Basin Region Board Order No. R7-2013-0011
and the State Water Resources Control Board's Order No. 2009-0009-DWQ and
Order No. 2010-0014-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") to
the State Water Resources Control Board.
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 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.
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C. 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).
2) Temporary Sediment Control.
3) Wind Erosion Control.
4) Tracking Control.
5) Non -Storm Water Management.
6) Waste Management and Materials Pollution Control
D. 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.
E. The SWPPP and BMPs shall remain in effect for the entire duration of
project construction until all improvements are completed and accepted
by the City Council.
F. The inclusion in the Homeowners' Association (HOA) Conditions,
Covenants, and Restrictions (CC&Rs), a requirement for the perpetual
maintenance and operation of all post -construction BMPs as required.
UTILITIES
26. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Section 13.24.1 10 (Utilities),
LQMC. All utility requirements of Tentative Tract 36537 shall be applicable as
appropriate to this Site Development Permit approval.
CONSTRUCTION
27. The City will conduct final inspections of habitable buildings only when the
buildings have improved street and (if required) sidewalk access to private (Off -
Site) 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.
28. The applicant shall provide a copy of an executed agreement with the PGA
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West Master Association, for maintenance and potential repair associated with
the use of PGA Boulevard for construction activities associated with the
Signature project. The agreement shall be provided to the City prior to issuance
of grading or grading -related permits or activities. This requirement is strictly to
verify that the final agreement is in place prior to commencement of any
construction, and is not intended to imply that the City of La Quinta is in any
way a party to said agreement. This condition shall not apply to permitting for
any remaining portions of the project perimeter wall.
29. Construction of the remainder of the primary perimeter wall fronting PGA
Boulevard and Stadium Clubhouse parking areas shall be completed in
accordance with the respective development phasing. The applicant shall
maintain, as necessary, existing temporary fencing/gates in all locations where
temporary wall openings are intended for interim conditions, such as
construction and/or golf cart access, until such time as those openings are
removed to complete the perimeter wall. The applicant shall continue to
maintain the site to avoid dust blowing onto adjacent properties. This
requirement shall remain in force until 100% completion of the project perimeter
wall.
LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION
30. The applicant shall comply with LQMC Sections 13.24.130 (Landscaping
Setbacks) & 13.24.140 (Landscaping Plans). Landscape and irrigation plans for
landscaped lots and setbacks, medians, retention basins, and parks shall be
signed and stamped by a licensed landscape architect.
31. All landscape areas shall have landscaping and permanent irrigation
improvements in compliance with the City's Water Efficient Landscape
regulations contained in LQMC Section 8.13 (Water Efficient Landscape). Final
landscape plans shall reflect a significant effort to reduce turf areas in all
landscaping, common and private.
32. The applicant shall submit final landscape plans for review, processing and
approval by the Community Development Department, in accordance with the
Final Landscape Plan application process and with green sheet sign off by the
Public Works Department. When plan checking has been completed by the
Community Development Department, the applicant shall obtain the signatures
of CVWD and the Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner, prior to
submittal for signature by the Community Development Director. Landscape
plans for landscaped medians on public streets shall be approved by the both
the Community Development Director and the City Engineer. Where City
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Engineer approval is not required, the applicant shall submit for green sheet
approval by the Public Works Department.
Community Development Director approval of the final landscape plans is
required prior to issuance of the first building permit, unless the Community
Development Director determines extenuating circumstances exist which justify
an alternative processing schedule.
NOTE: Plans are not approved for construction until signed by the appropriate
City official, including the Community Development Director and/or City
Engineer.
Prior to final approval of the installation of landscaping, the Landscape Architect
of record shall provide the Community Development Department a letter stating
he/she has personally inspected the installation and that it conforms with the
final landscaping plans as approved by the City.
If staff determines during final landscaping inspection that adjustments are
required in order to meet the intent of the Planning Commission's approval, the
Community Development Director shall review and approve any such revisions
to the landscape plan.
33. Landscape areas shall have permanent irrigation improvements meeting the
requirements of the Community Development Director and the Coachella Valley
Water District. Use of lawn areas shall be minimized with no lawn, or spray
irrigation, being placed within 24 inches of curbs along public streets.
34. Proposed landscape palettes for all landscape components of the project shall be
consistent with the master palette included in Specific Plan 83-002,Amendment
No. 6, as approved.
35. Front yard landscaping for each dwelling shall consist of, at minimum, 36" box
trees (i.e., a minimum 2.5 inch caliper measured three feet up from grade level
after planting), 5-gallon shrubs, and groundcover. Double lodge poles (two-inch
diameter) shall be used to brace and stake trees. To encourage water
conservation, no more than 50% of the front yard landscaping shall be devoted
to turf. A no -turf front yard option shall be provided for each plan type.
36. All water features shall be filled and replenished in accordance with LQMC
Section 8.13 (Water Efficient Landscape). All tile roofs shall incorporate a built-
up mudding effect. All stucco coverings shall be a smooth, hand -trowel finish.
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37. The final landscape plans shall reflect a significant effort to reduce the use of
turf areas in all landscaping, common and private. Specifically, plans shall
minimize or eliminate all turf areas adjacent to sidewalks and roadways.
FIRE PROTECTION
38. The Riverside County Fire Department requires the below listed fire protection
measures be provided in accordance with the City of La Quinta Municipal Code
and/or the Riverside County Fire Department Fire Protection Standards. Final
conditions will be addressed when complete building plans are reviewed.
39. For residential areas, approved standard fire hydrants, located at each
intersection, with no portion of any lot frontage more than a maximum of 500
feet from a hydrant. Minimum fire flow for all residential structures shall be
1000 GPM for a 2-hour duration at 20 PSI.
40. Blue dot retro-reflectors shall be mounted on private streets and driveways 8
inches from centerline to the side that the fire hydrant is on, to identify fire
hydrant locations.
41. City of La Quinta ordinance requires all buildings 5,000 sq. ft. or larger to be
fully sprinkled per NFPA 13/1313/13D Standard. Residential fire sprinklers are
required in all one and two-family dwellings per the California Residential Code.
Contact the Riverside County Fire Department for the Residential Fire Sprinkler
Standard. Sprinkler plans will need to be submitted to the Fire Department.
42. For commercial areas, the required fire flow shall be available from 1 Super
hydrant(s) (6" x 4" x 21 /2" x 21 /2") spaced not more than 500 apart and shall
be capable of delivering a fire flow 1750 GPM per minute for two hours duration
at 20 psi residual operating pressure, which must be available before any
combustible material is placed on the construction site.
43. For commercial areas, the FCD and PIV shall be located to the front of building
within 50 feet of approved roadway and within 200 feet of an approved
hydrant. Sprinkler riser room must have indicating exterior and/or interior door
signs. A C-16 licensed contractor must submit plans, along with current permit
fees, to the Fire Department for review and approval prior to installation
44. Any turn -around requires a minimum 38-foot turning radius, subject to approval
by the Fire Department.
45. All structures shall be accessible from an approved roadway to within 150 feet
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of all portions of the exterior of the first floor.
46. Display street numbers in a prominent location on the address side of building(s)
and/or rear access if applicable. Numbers and letters shall be a minimum of 12"
in height for building(s) up to 25' in height. In complexes with alpha
designations, letter size must match numbers. All addressing must be legible, of
a contrasting color, and adequately illuminated to be visible from street at all
hours.
47. 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
48. Gates may be automatic or manual and shall be equipped with a rapid entry
system (KNOX). Plans shall be submitted to the Fire Department for approval
prior to installation. Automatic gate pins shall be rated with a shear pin force,
not to exceed 30 pounds. Gates activated by the rapid entry system shall
remain open until closed by the rapid entry system. Automatic gates shall be
provided with backup power.
49. 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.
50. The applicant or developer shall prepare and submit to the Fire Department for
approval, a site plan designating required fire lanes with appropriate lane
painting and/or signs.
51. Roadways may not exceed 1320 feet without secondary access. This access
may be restricted to emergency vehicles only however, public egress must be
unrestricted.
52. No hazardous materials shall be stored and/or used within the building, which
exceeds quantities listed in 2010 CBC. No class I, II or IIIA of
combustible/flammable liquid shall be used in any amount in the building.
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FEES AND DEPOSITS
53. Permits issued under this approval shall be subject to the provisions of the
Development Impact Fee and Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee programs in
effect at the time of issuance of building permit(s).
54. 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.
55. Provisions shall be made to comply with the terms and requirements of the
City's adopted Art in Public Places program in effect at the time of issuance of
building permits.
56. Applicant shall pay the fees as required by the Coachella Valley Unified School
District, as in effect at the time requests for building permits are submitted.
57. Permits issued under this approval shall be subject to the Coachella Valley Multi -
Species Habitat Conservation Plan/Natural Community Habitat Conservation
Plan Mitigation Fee, in accordance with LQMC Chapter 3.34.
58. Applicant shall pay the related CEQA filing and posting fees, as required under
Condition 95 of Tentative Tract Map 36537.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
59. Applicant shall ensure compliance with all mitigation measures set forth in the
Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (SEIR), SCH #2007061056, as part of
all related conditions of approval, as identified in Condition No. 3. These
mitigation measures are required to address potentially significant impacts to Air
Quality (Short -Term Construction Impacts); Cultural Resources; Noise; Public
Services (Schools); Transportation, Traffic, Parking and Circulation (Project
Traffic, Cumulative Impacts).
60. Applicant shall prepare project CC&R's to address parking restrictions for on -
street guest parking and all other guest parking areas, including any use of
common driveway space for parking. Parking and access provisions shall also
include allowances for golf cart use and parking within the development, in
association with the approval conditions for Tentative Tract 36537. In addition,
the CC&R's shall incorporate provisions as set forth in Development Agreement
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2006-011, as determined necessary by the City Attorney and Community
Development Department.
61. Building heights, setbacks, parking and other development standards shall be in
compliance with the approved plan documents for the Signature at PGA West
project: Tentative Tract Map 36537, Site Development Permit 2013-924, and
any precedent conditions of approval for Specific Plan 83-002, Amendment No.
6.
62. Within 30 days of the initiation of any ground disturbing activity on the project
site, the project proponent shall cause a protocol -compliant burrowing owl
survey to be completed, submitted to the Community Development Department,
and approved. Should the species be identified on the site, the biologist's
recommendations for relocation shall be implemented prior to the issuance of
any ground disturbance permit.
63. A final acoustical analysis shall be completed and submitted for review at time
of building permit plan check, based on final lot layout and pad elevations, to
demonstrate that the City's standards for interior and exterior CNEL levels will
be met for each proposed dwelling unit.
64. An improvement schedule and access agreement for the ultimate development
of Lot 136, for expansion of the Stadium Clubhouse parking area, shall be
submitted prior to final map recordation. Establishment of the proposed parking
facilities shall be subject to review and approval of a site development permit in
accordance with Section 9.210.010, LQMC (Development Review Permits).
65. All tile roofs shall incorporate a built-up mudding effect. All stucco coverings
shall be a smooth, hand -trowel finish.
66. Lots 1 and 2 shall be restricted to single story Estate plans, as shown on the
preliminary precise grading plan. This restriction shall be noted on, and verified
during review of, the final precise grading plan submitted for building plan
check.
67. Dwelling units sited on Lots 59-65 and 74-104 shall maintain a 45-foot building
setback, as measured from the project property line/perimeter wall. Compliance
with this requirement shall be verified during review of precise grading plan
submittal(s).
68. All rooftop mechanical equipment shall be completely screened from view.
Utility transformers or other ground mounted mechanical equipment shall be
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fully screened with a screening wall or landscaping and painted to match the
adjacent buildings.
69. A detailed lighting plan shall be submitted, to include area lighting for pedestrian
and other common areas. Pole lighting at the two parking areas serving Villas
44 through 51 shall be shielded to minimize light wash into the northerly
adjacent Estate lots.
70. The project developer shall work with City staff to identify and incorporate
enhanced energy conservation and efficiency measures, toward exceeding the
minimum provisions of California Building Standards Code, Title 24. Such
measures shall be considered in all aspects of project implementation, from
initial grading construction to landscaping installations.
71. Any future time extension requests for SDP 2013-924, when requested
independent of any extension request for TT 36537, shall be subject to scrutiny
in consideration of the then current approval conditions for TT 36537. Should
any requisite condition changes to the SDP conflict with existing TT 36537
conditions, an amendment to the tentative map in order to address said conflict
may be required, subject to a determination by the Community Development
Director.