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TPM 2018-0002 (TPM 37574) Thermal S1, LLC (09.04.2018) 78-495 Calle Tampico | La Quinta | California 92253 | 760.777.7000 | www.La-Quinta.org September 4, 2018 Mr. Mark Bradshaw Bradshaw Construction 81-335 Thunder Gulch Way La Quinta, CA 92253 SUBJECT: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 2018-0002 (TPM 37574) DIRECTOR’S DECISION Dear Mr. Bradshaw: The above referenced Tentative Parcel Map is approved by Director’s decision on September 4, 2018, subject to conditions of approval. The approved staff report and conditions are attached for your use in completing the map. The decision of the Director can be appealed within 15 calendar days of the decision. If you have any further questions, please contact me at (760) 777- 7069. Sincerely, Carlos Flores Associate Planner Page 1 of 2 DIRECTOR’S DECISION STAFF REPORT DATE: SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 CASE NUMBER: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 2018-0024 (TPM 37574) APPLICANT: MARK BRADSHAW PROPERTY OWNER: THERMAL S1, LLC REQUEST: SUBDIVIDE AN EXISTING 2.2 ACRE LOT INTO THREE PARCELS CEQA: EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO SECTION 15315 (CLASS 15 – MINOR LAND DIVISIONS) AND 15332 (CLASS 15 – IN-FILL DEVELOPMENT) LOCATION: FREMONT WAY, WITHIN EXISTING MADISON CLUB RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LEGAL: APN: 767-710-004, 767-710-005, 767-710-006 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: • The applicant proposes to subdivide an approximately 2.2 acre unimproved parcel into three parcels, ranging from 28,200 to 34,417 square feet (Attachment 1). • The proposed tentative parcel map is consistent with the City of La Quinta General Plan, La Quinta Municipal Code, and subject Specific Plan subject to the conditions of approval. BACKGROUND: This project site is located on Fremont Way, within the existing Madison Club residential development, east of Madison Club bound by Avenue 52 to the north and Avenue 50 to the south. These parcels were originally created via Tract Map 33076-2, then were merged into one 2.2 acre parcel via Parcel Merger 2017-0004. The subject property site is currently vacant and unimproved Page 2 of 2 PROPOSAL & ANALYSIS: Tentative Parcel Map 37574 proposes to subdivide the 2.2 acre parcel into three parcels of 28,200 square feet, 33,197 square feet, and 34,417 square feet, as originally created via Tract Map 33076-2 (Attachment 2). No development is proposed at this time. Future developments of the proposed parcels are subject to future review and considerations of a Grading and Building permit application. The design of Tentative Parcel Map 37574, as conditioned, conforms to current state, regional, and local design guidelines and standards including those of the City of La Quinta General Plan and Municipal Code. AGENCY REVIEW: Public Agency Review: This request was sent to all applicable City departments and affected public agencies on July 13, 2018. All written comments received are on file and available for review with the Design and Development Department. All applicable comments have been incorporated in the Conditions of Approval (Attachment 3). ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The City of La Quinta Design and Development Department has determined that this project is Categorically Exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15315 Class 15 (Minor Land Divisions) and Section 15332 (In-fill Development). Report prepared by: Carlos Flores, Associate Planner Report reviewed by: Gabriel Perez, Planning Manager Attachments: 1. Project Information 2. Tentative Parcel Map 37574 3. Findings and Conditions of Approval Project Information CASE NUMBER: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 2018-0002 (TPM 37574) APPLICANT: MARK BRADSHAW PROPERTY OWNER: THERMAL S1, LLC ENGINEER: FEIRO ENGINEERING REQUEST: SUBDIVIDE AN EXISTING 2.2 ACRE LOT INTO THREE PARCELS LOCATION: FREMONT WAY, WITHIN EXISTING MADISON CLUB RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATION: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL SURROUNDING ZONING/LAND USES: NORTH: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL/GOLF COURSE EXISTING RESIDENTIAL/GOLF COURSE SOUTH: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL/GOLF COURSE EXISTING RESIDENTIAL/GOLF COURSE EAST: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL/GOLF COURSE EXISTING RESIDENTIAL/GOLF COURSE WEST: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL/GOLF COURSE EXISTING RESIDENTIAL/GOLF COURSE ATTACHMENT 1 ATTACHMENT 2 FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 37574 (TPM2018-0002) SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 THE MADISON CLUB FINDINGS A. The proposed tentative parcel map is consistent with the City General Plan and subject Specific Plan (Specific Plan 99-035). The proposed map conforms to the design guidelines and standards of the Specific Plan and General Plan for Low density residential designated properties, as set forth in the Land Use Element. B. The design of the proposed tentative parcel map is consistent with the city General Plan and subject Specific Plan as the proposed tentative map is consistent with the Housing Element and applicable goals, policies, and development standards. C. The design of the tentative parcel map is not likely to cause substantial environmental damage nor substantially injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. The City of La Quinta Design and Development Department has determined that this project is Categorically Exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15315 Class 15 (Minor Land Divisions) and Section 15332 (In-Fill development). D. The design of the tentative parcel map is not likely to cause serious public health problems. As conditioned, 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. E. The site of the proposed tentative parcel map is physically suitable for the potential development and density of development permitted in the Low Residential Zone. As conditioned, the proposed design of the subdivision is physically compatible with the site with regards to level topography for the type of land use designation and potential development of the subject property. F. As conditioned, the proposed tentative parcel map is consistent with all applicable provisions of this Title 13 of the La Quinta Municipal Code and the La Quinta Zoning Ordinance, including, but not limited to, minimum lot area requirements, any other applicable provisions of this code, and the Subdivision Map Act. G. As conditioned, the design of the tentative parcel map will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 37574 (TPM2018-0002) SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 THE MADISON CLUB property within the proposed subdivision, for access through or use of the property within the subdivision in that none presently exist and access is provided within the project and to adjacent public streets. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL GENERAL 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 Tentative Parcel Map, 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. This Tentative Parcel Map, and any Final 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.laquintaca.gov. 3. This Tentative Parcel Map shall expire on September 4, 2020, two years from the date of approval, unless recorded or granted a time extension pursuant to the requirements of La Quinta Municipal Code 13.12.160 (Extensions of time for tentative maps). 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 Design and Development Department (Grading Permit, Green Sheet (Development Services Clearance) for Building Permits, Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) Exemption Form – Whitewater River Region, Improvement Permit) • La Quinta Design and Development Department • Riverside Co. Environmental Health Department • Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD) • Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 37574 (TPM2018-0002) SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 THE MADISON CLUB • 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 these requirements include approval of improvement plans, the applicant shall furnish proof of such approvals when submitting those improvement plans for City approval. 5. Tentative Parcel Map 37574 shall comply with all applicable terms, conditions and/or mitigation measures for the following related approval: • Tentative Tract Map 33076 • Specific Plan 99-035 In the event of any conflict(s) between approval conditions and/or provisions of these approvals, the Design and Development Director shall adjudicate the conflict by determining the precedence. 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. PROPERTY RIGHTS 8. The applicant shall cause no easement to be granted, or recorded, over any portion of the subject property between the date of approval of the Tentative FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 37574 (TPM2018-0002) SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 THE MADISON CLUB Parcel Map and the date of recording of any Final Map, unless such easement is approved by the City Engineer. 9. The applicant shall offer for dedication on the Final Map a ten-foot wide public utility easement contiguous with, and along all private streets. Such easement may be reduced to five feet in width with the express written approval of IID. 10. 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. 11. Improvements shall be designed and constructed in accordance with City adopted standards, supplemental drawings and specifications, or as approved by the City Engineer. Improvement plans shall be stamped and signed by engineers and other professionals registered in California. MAPS 12. Prior to the City’s approval of a Final Map, the applicant shall furnish accurate mylars of the Final Map. The Final Map shall be 1” = 40’ scale. IMPROVEMENT PLANS As used throughout these Conditions of Approval, professional titles such as “engineer,” “surveyor,” and “architect,” refer to persons currently certified or licensed to practice their respective professions in the State of California. 13. Improvement plans shall be prepared by or under the direct supervision of qualified engineers and/or architects, as appropriate, and shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.040 (Improvement Plans). 14. The following plans shall be submitted to the Building and Safety Division for review and approval prior to issuance of a grading permit. The plans shall utilize the minimum scale specified, unless otherwise authorized by the Building Official in writing. Plans may be prepared at a larger scale if additional detail or plan clarity is desired. Note, the applicant may be required to prepare other improvement plans not listed here pursuant to improvements required by other agencies and utility purveyors. A. On-Site Residential Precise Grading Plan 1" = 30' Horizontal FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 37574 (TPM2018-0002) SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 THE MADISON CLUB Other engineered improvement plans prepared for City approval that are not listed above shall be prepared in formats approved by the City Engineer prior to commencing plan preparation. Grading plans shall normally include perimeter walls with Top Of Wall & Top Of Footing elevations shown. All footings shall have a minimum of 1-foot of cover, or sufficient cover to clear any adjacent obstructions. 15. The City maintains standard plans, detail sheets and/or construction notes for elements of construction which can be accessed via the “Plans, Notes and Design Guidance” section of the Design and Development Department at the City website (www.laquintaca.gov). Please navigate to the Design and Development Department home page and look for the Standard Drawings hyperlink. GRADING 16. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.050 (Grading Improvements). 17. Prior to occupancy of the project site for any construction, the applicant shall obtain a grading permit from the Design and Development Department. 18. 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. 19. Building pad elevations on the grading plan submitted for City Engineer’s approval shall conform with pad elevations shown on Tentative Tract Map 33076, unless a revision is approved by the City Engineer. DRAINAGE 20. Stormwater handling shall conform with the approved hydrology and drainage report for the TM 33076. Nuisance water shall be disposed of in an approved manner. 21. Storm drainage historically received from adjoining property shall be received and retained or passed through into the historic downstream drainage relief route. 22. The applicant shall comply with applicable provisions for post construction runoff per the City’s NPDES stormwater discharge permit, LQMC Sections 8.70.010 et seq. (Stormwater Management and Discharge Controls), and FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 37574 (TPM2018-0002) SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 THE MADISON CLUB 13.24.170 (Clean Air/Clean Water); Riverside County Ordinance No. 457; and the California Regional Water Quality Control Board – Colorado River Basin (CRWQCB-CRB) Region Board Order No. R7-2013-0011 and the State Water Resources Control Board’s Order No. 2010-0014-DWQ. MAINTENANCE 23. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.160 (Maintenance). 24. The applicant shall make provisions for the continuous and perpetual maintenance of perimeter landscaping up to the curb, access drives, and stormwater BMPs. FEES AND DEPOSITS 25. 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. 26. 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).