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PCRES 2014-022PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2014 - 022 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MODIFICATIONS TO TWO (2) PREVIOUSLY APPROVED RESIDENTIAL FLOOR PLANS FOR TR 32070 (CODORNIZ) AND A DETERMINATION THAT THE PROJECT HAS PREVIOUSLY BEEN ANALYZED AND NO FURTHER REVIEW IS REQUIRED PER CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2014-1001 PRIOR CEQA ANALYSIS UNDER EA 2004-505 APPLICANT: RJT HOMES WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the 26" day of August, 2014, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider the request by RJT Homes for a Site Development Permit to allow construction of two (2) modified floor plans, on certain lots within the Codorniz residential development (TR 32070) at the southeast corner of Jefferson Street an Avenue 52, more particularly described as, LOTS 5-8, 47-52, 54-59, 72-75, 77, 78, 81-84, 86, 87, 89-92,131 and 132; TR 32070 WHEREAS, the Community Development Department published the public hearing notice in The Desert Sun newspaper on the 15" day of August, 2014, as prescribed by the Municipal Code. Public hearing notices were also mailed to all property owners within 500 feet of the site; and, WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments 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 Zoning Code to justify approval of said Site Development Permit: Consistency with the General Plan - The proposed Site Development Permit is consistent with the La Quinta General Plan land use designation of General Commercial. The proposed unit modifications relate to architectural changes only and do not affect land use intensity or density of the approved Codorniz project which was found to be consistent with the La Quinta General Plan. 2. Consistency with the Zoning Code - The proposed Site Development Permit is consistent with the La Quinta Zoning Code, as development of the two revised Planning Commission Resolution No. 2014 - 022 Site Development Permit 2014-1001 34 Lots in TR 32070 — Codorniz/RJT Homes Adopted: August 26, 2014 Page 2 of 3 residential floor plans does not change and is consistent with the previously approved project design, land use and development standards of the approved specific plan and underlying zoning of Medium High Density Residential. 3. Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) - The proposed Site Development Permit complies with the requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" as amended (City Council Resolution 83-63). The Community Development Department has determined that this project was previously studied as part of Specific Plan 2004-070, under Environmental Assessment 2004-505. The streets and 84 homes have been constructed, and the land proposed for development is surrounded by existing homes; no further analysis is required under CEQA. 4. Architectural Design - The architectural design aspects of the proposed Site Development Permit will be compatible with, and not detrimental to, existing development in the Codorniz tract, the approved Specific Plan 2004-070, and with the overall design type and quality prevalent in the City. The architectural revisions carry forward the basic style and concept of the originally approved architecture. Revised rooflines, windows, balcony and patio areas create a different yet consistent appearance when compared with the existing approved elevations. 5. Site Design - The site design aspects of the proposed Site Development Permit will be compatible with, and not detrimental to, surrounding development in the Codorniz tract, as the approved Specific Plan 2000-049 and with the overall design quality prevalent in the City. The building pad, mass and revised footprints are consistent with the specific plan approval, development standards, and with the existing buildings within the Codorniz development. 6. Landscape Design - No finding related to Landscape Design is necessary, as no landscape revisions have been proposed. The project is being developed under the landscaping plans previously approved. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, as follows: SECTION 1. That the above recitations are true and correct, and constitute the findings of the Planning Commission for this Site Development Permit; Planning Commission Resolution No. 2014 - 022 Site Development Permit 2014-1001 34 Lots in TR 32070 — Codorniz/RJT Homes Adopted: August 26, 2014 Page 3 of 3 SECTION 2. That it does hereby approve Site Development Permit 2014-1001 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 La Quinta Planning Commission held on this 26`" day of August, 2014, by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Bettencourt, Blum, Wilkinson, and Chairperson Wright NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Fitzpatrick ABSTAIN: None ROBEF# WRIGHT, Chairperson City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: �S JOHNSON, Community Development Director ity of La Quinta, California PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2014 - 022 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2014-1001 34 LOTS IN TR 32070 - CODORNIZ/RJT HOMES AUGUST 26, 2014 Page 1 of 2 GENERAL 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, or any Final Map recorded thereunder. The City shall have sole discretion in selecting its defense counsel. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action or proceeding and shall cooperate fully in the defense. 2. Site Development Permit 2014-1001 is supplemental to and shall comply with all applicable conditions and/or mitigation measures for the following related approvals: • Environmental Assessment 2004-505 • Specific Plan 2004-070 • Tentative and Final Map 32070 • Site Development Permit 2004-799 In the event of any conflict(s) between approval conditions and/or provisions of these approvals, the Community Development Director shall adjudicate the conflict by determining the precedence. 3. This Site Development Permit shall expire on August 26, 2016, and shall become null and void in accordance with La Quinta Municipal Code Section 9.200.080, unless a building permit has been issued. A time extension may be requested per LQMC Section 9.200.080. 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 La Quinta Public Works Department including those pertaining to property rights, improvement plans, grading and drainage requirements. A WQMP is required as the project is greater than 10 units. The existing underground retention basin needs to be referenced in the WQMP document. 5. 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 ("NO1") and Waste Discharger Identification (WDID) number to the City prior to the issuance of a grading or building permit. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2014 - 022 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2014-1001 34 LOTS IN TR 32070 - CODORNIZ/RJT HOMES AUGUST 26, 2014 Page 2 of 2 6. Stormwater handling shall conform with the approved hydrology and drainage report for Tract 32070 or as approved by the City Engineer. Nuisance water shall be disposed of in an approved manner. FEES AND DEPOSITS 7. 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). 8. Provision 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. 9. 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.