MUP 2003-402P.O. Box 1504
76-495 CALLE TAMPICO
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253
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(760) 777-7000
FAX (760) 777-7101
June 24, 2003 ,1
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First Pacifica Development Corporation
5 East Citrus Avenue, Suite #205
Redlands, CA 92373
SUBJECT: MINOR USE PERMIT 2003-402 - TRACT 28983
MODEL COMPLEX FOR BIRDIE HOMES (VILLAGE AT THE PALMS)
The Community Development Department has approved your application to
establish a model complex site, withthree model .homes and sales office, and
adjacent parking area, pursuant to Section 9.60.250 of the Zoning Code. The
model homes are approved for TR 28983 (Village at the Palms), tract. lots 26 — 29.,
The following findings are applicable to the approval of this Minor Use Permit'
A. The land use proposed is consistent with the General Plan, which. designates,
the property for Low Density ..Residential Development.
B. The use as proposed is consistent with the provisions of the ?oning Code, in,
that the RL setbacks and other related development standards have been
shown to be in. compliance.
C. Processing and approval of this minor use permit is in compliance .with the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This .proposal,
represents a temporary sales office use of an approved.reside-itial use,. which
ultimately implements TR 28983 as previously certified under CEQA.
D. Approval 'of this minor use permit will not create conditions materially
detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare or injurious to. or
incompatible with other properties or land uses in . the vicinity. All.
surrounding properties are or will be developed as Low Density Residential,
consistent with the subject property's ultimate use.
E. The access, parking and circulation, as proposed with this minor use permit,
will not result in excess traffic congestion or safety hazards.
Enclosed are copies of approved Exhibits A (approved precise grading plan, 2
sheets). In addition, development of this use is subject to the following conditions:
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1 Prior to any landscape installations, provide written approval from the
Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner's office and CVWD for the
landscaping and irrigation, as to acceptability. -of water conservation
measures and plant materials for the desert climate.
2. 24" box trees shall have a minimum 1'/2 to,2 inch caliper as measured 6'
from grade, and a minimum 10 -foot height. All 15 -gallon trees shall be a,
minimum 3/4 to 1 inch caliper as measured 6' from grade
3. The parking area shall be completed prior to the model home complex being
used for sales. Wheel stops shall be provided for all parking stalls,_ and shall
allow for a 2 -foot -forward overhang.
4. Install one 2A10BC fire extinguisher inside the front exit door of the sales
office. Additional requirements may, be imposed by the office of the Fire,
Marshal for water systems and other life safety issues.
5. One 2' x 3' sign shall be placed close to or on the sales office front door,
displaying a 24-hour emergency phone number (minimum 1" high letters)
which emergency personnel may call if problems arise that need prompt
attention. The sign shall include any temporary address, and may include the
company name for the purpose of identification.
6. A $2,000.00 Model Home Deposit shall be filed with the Community,
Development Department to ensure conversion of the sales office to a
residential garage, removal of trap fencing, parking, and all other associated,
remedial actions necessary to convert the model structures and facilities to
permanent, residential use. Such conversion of the subject model complex
shall be completed within 90 days of expiration of this minor use permit
approval, unless extended pursuant to Condition 7.
7. The model home/sales office use shall be abandoned by June 30, 2004,
unless an extension is granted by the Community Development Director,,
pursuant to Section 9.60.250.17 of the Zoning Code.
B. The applicant/developer agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the
City of La Quinta from any legal claim or litigation arising cut of the City's
approval of this project. The City of La Quinta shall have tha right to select,
its defense counsel at its sole discretion.
The City may impose additional conditions to this application :o mitigate any
problems that arise not previously addressed herein. This decision may be appealed
to the Planning Commission pursuant to Section 9.200.120, provided the
application requirements of said Section are met within 15 days from the date of
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this letter. If you have any questions, please contact me at 760-777-7069.
Very truly yours,
JERRY HERMAN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Wallace H. Nesbit
Associate Planner
Enclosures
c: Planning Manager
Building and Safety Manager
Code Compliance
Fire Department
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