MUP 2003-402P.O. Box 1504
78-495 CALLE TAMPICO
LA QUUNTA, CALIFORNIA 92253
June 24, 2003
-(760) 777-7000
FAX (760) 777-7101
07-5 & 6600,5
First Pacifica
ca 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: bas approved your application, to
establish a model Complex site, with.. three 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 We 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 Zoning 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 (QEQA). This propos I al
represents a temporary sales office use of an approved residential 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 n1inor 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 follovWng 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'/z 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 ail 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 -nay include the,
company name for the purpose of identification.
6. A $2,000.00 Model Home Deposit shall, be filed with :he 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/sal,es, office use shall be abandoned by June 30; � 2004;
unless I an extension is granted by the Community Development Director,
pursuant to Section 9.60.250.F of the Zoning Code.
8. 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 the right to select.
its defense counsel at its sole discretion.
The City may impose additional conditions to this application to mitigate any
problems that arise not previously addressed herein. This decision may be appealed
to the Planning Commission pursuant to Section 9.200.12C, provided the.
application requirements of said Section are met within 15 days from the date of
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