PLCR 2014 000178495 CALLE TAMPICO
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
(760) 777-7125
FAX (760) 777-70.11
DETERMINATION OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE
A determination that a proposed development project complies with the purpose and intent of a
property's approved specific plan.
Per La Quinta General Programs LU-2.2b and c, the Community Development Director has the
authority to waive the need for a Specific Plan Amendment under certain circumstances as
noted in the Determination and Findings section included below.
Proposed Development
Applicant: TD Desert Development LP
Owner: TD Desert Development LP
Proposed Development Application: Substantial Compliance Review PLCR 14-0001
Subject Property's Approved Specific Plan: Specific Plan SP 2003-067
Description of Approved Specific Plan: Specific Plan to allow, the development of up to 1400
units, golf course facilities and similar uses on 934 acres of land.
Proposed Development: Substantial Compliance is being sought to rectify an omission in the
Residential Standards Table to clarify lot width at 50 feet.
Determination and Findings
Determination:
In accordance with La Quinta General Plan 2035 Land Use Programs LU=2.2.b and c, the
Community Development Director hereby determines that, based on the following finding(s),
the development project submitted and on file with the Community Development Department
as PLCR14-0001 substantially complies with SP 2003-067 as originally adopted in 2004 and most
"recently amended in April of 2013 (Amendment #3).
Substantial Compliance Review Determination (Planning Division)
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Findings:
• No new land use is proposed as a result of the proposed change. The proposed project
does not include any land use that is not currently identified as a permitted use in the
current specific plan.
• There is no change in land use allocation that is equal to or greater than five percent
(5%) of that identified in the property's approved specific plan. There is no change in the
allocation of any existing land use allocation.
• No off -site circulation pattern and/or turning movements as analyzed and subsequently
identified in the property's approved specific plan will be altered by the proposed
change. The -proposed project does not include nor necessitate any changes to any off-
site improvements.
• The proposed change is considered minor in nature and does not conflict with the
purpose and intent of the property's approved specific plan. The proposed project does
not include any adjustment that is in conflict with the overall intent and purpose of the
current specific plan as presented to, discussed and approvedby the original approving
body.
Les John
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mmunity Development Director - Date
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D. Desert Development,
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81-570 Carboneras •
La Quinta, CA 92253
760-777-1001
August 20, 2014
Les Johnson •
City of La Quinta
PO Box 1504
La Quinta, CA 92253
RE: Andalusia Village, SDP 2013-928
Dear Les:
Consistent with General Plan Use Policy LU-2.2 and Program LU 2.2.c, we respectfully
request that the City undertake a Substantial Conformance Review for the attached minor
modification to Specific Plan 03-067, adding a Minimum Lot Width to our Residential
Standards Table.
Yours truly,
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Nolan Sparks
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cc: Nicole Criste, City of La Quinta
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RECEIVE
AUG 21 2014
CITY,OF LA QU'INTA
• COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
F. Development Standards The following development standards apply to property proposed
for development designated on the Land Use Plan and/or Proposed Zoning exhibits as Low
Density Residential LDR - (RSP) and as described within the text of this Specific Plan.
Standards are established for Low Density Residential LDR - (RSP) buildings, structures and
uses within Planning Area IL
Residential Detached and Attached Development Standards
These standards apply to all land within Planning Area II as described within the text and graph-
ics of this Specific Plan.
BUILDING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
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Max. Building Height
Max. No. of Stories
Min. Livable Floor Area Per Unit
Min. Front Yard Setback from:
Street or Parking Stall Curb
Pedestrian Circulation Walks
Garage/Carport Setback
Min. Total Side Yard Setback
Min. Interior/Exterior Side Yard Setbacks
Max. Allowable Wall Height
Max Parking Required
Min. Lot Frontage on Street
28 11.9'
2
1500 sq/ft.
10 ft.
5 ft.
5ft.
10 ft.**�
5 ft
8 ft.***
Per Current Co
50 ft.
t Height is limited to 22' for a setback of 150' from R.O.W. on Madison &. Avenue 58.
*Not. including chimney projections, bell towers, spires, etc.
** AC Units, trellis elements, pools, and spas are allowed to encroach into side and rear setback areas.
cc 2' of the 8' ht. may be retaining with 6' freestanding
The following uses are permitted in Planning Area.Il.
1. Recreation Uses
Outdoor lawn and recreation uses.
Pool/spa and water recreation uses.
Live entertainment as an accessory use to a "one-time" event.
2. Semi -Public User
Parks, play fields, botanical garden uses, and passive and active open space area.
Bicycle, cart, and pedestrian trails.
Swimming pools and spas.
3. Lodging Uses
Residential use as delineated within this 3.1.2 herein.
Specific Pau 03-067
3.7
MEMORANDUM
DATE: September 16, 2014
TO: Les Johnson, Director
FROM: Nicole Criste, Consulting Planner
RE: PLCR 14-0001, Specific Plan Conformance Review, SP 03-067
Background
TD Desert Development LP has submitted a Conformance Review request for the Andalusia Specific
Plan, SP 2003-067. The applicant requests that the City consider the addition of residential lot width to
the Planning Area II Building Development Standards table. Planning Area II consists of 23 acres, and
allows up to 80 residential units in a clustered, side -loaded configuration. The Planning Area is located
immediately east of the tennis complex, clubhouse and other community -wide facilities.
The City must consider whether the request conforms to the General Plan's policies regarding Specific
Plan Amendments, and whether the request is consistent with the requirements of Specific Plan 2003-
067.
Analysis
The following analysis is provided to address the proposed change in the Specific Plan.
General Plan Consistency
General Plan Policy LU-2.2 and Program LU-2.2.c address Specific Plan changes as follows:
"The Planning Director has the authority to waive the need for a Specific Plan amendment under the
following circumstances:
• When changes to the land use allocation are less than 5%;
The applicant proposes no change._in land use allocation. This change is being made to clarify
requirements for a land use already anticipated and approved in the Andalusia Specific Plan.
• When the off -site circulation pattern and turning movements will not be altered by the proposed
change;
The proposed addition of lot widths to the Building Standards Table will have no impact on circulation
patterns or turning movements. The proposed change will not change the number of units permitted in
Planning Area II.
• When the change is considered minor in nature and does not conflictwiththe purpose and intent
of the Specific Plan; or
The proposed addition of lot widths to the Building Standards Table for Planning Area II will clarify a
requirement that was unintentionally omitted from the original Specific Plan. The product type
proposed within this Planning Area has always been clustered development. The schematics and
descriptions provided in the Specific Plan call for narrower lot widths, and have always been so
described. The change represents a minor deviation from City standards.
• When no new land use is proposed.
The addition of lot widths to the Building Standards Table for Planning Area II will have no impact on
land use in Planning Area II. The clustered housing proposed in that Planning Area will be implemented
through this clarification to development standards.
Specific Plan 2003-067
The Specific Plan (Section 3.2.1) addresses how amendment to the Specific Plan is to be undertaken, and
when a Specific Plan Amendment is not required. A Specific Plan Amendmentis required if:
"it has been determined that the proposed change is not in conformancewith the intent of the current
Specific Plan approval, the Specific Plan may be amended in accordance with the procedures set forth in •
Chapter 9.240 of the City of La Quinta Zoning Code.
The proposed addition of lot widths to the Building Standards Table in Planning Area II is in conformance
,with the intent of the Specific Plan. The clustered units proposed in this Planning Area are demonstrated
to be on narrower lots than the single family homes within the project in both graphic and textual
materials within the Specific Plan. This addition will only serve to clarify the anticipated level of
modification.
A Specific Plan Amendment is not required when:
• The transfer of dwelling units from one planning area to another within a single planning area
whilemaintaining the maximum overall Specific Plan dwelling unit number of units.
The proposed addition of lot widths to the Building Standards Table for Planning Area II will not transfer
units from one planning area to another, nor will it change the number of units permitted under the
Specific Plan.
• The addition of new information to the Specific Plan maps or text that do not change the effect
of any regulation...
The proposed addition of lot widths clarifies regulations already contained in the Specific Plan, and is
supported by the existing graphics and text, which describe a clustered housing type in this Planning
Area. The deviation from City standards in this case is consistent with the intent of the Specific Plan, as
approved.
• Changes to the community infrastructure such as drainage systems, roads, water and sewer
systems, etc. which do have the effect of increasing or decreasing capacity in'the project area
beyond the specified density range nor increase the backbone infrastructure construction or
maintenance costs.
The•proposed addition of lot widths will have no impact on infrastructure. Backbone infrastructure is
already in place within the Specific Plan area, and will not be altered by this proposed. change.
Conclusion
On the basis of the analysis, provided above, the requested Substantial Conformance Review can be
supported.
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Description: ANDALUSIA VILLAGE; SDP 13-928; SP 03-067
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Sparks, Nolan •
From: Nicole Criste <Ncriste@la-quinta.org>
Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2014 12:57 PM
Tot Sparks, Nolan
Subject: FW: The Village, SDP 2013-928
Nolan:
We are in receipt of your letter request Su ntial Conformance Review. However, as highlighted in my previous
lease provide that at your earliest convenience.
email below, we require an applicati
Thank you for your continued assistance.
Nicole
Nicole Sauviat Criste
Consulting Planner
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 777-7125
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From: Nicole Criste
Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2014 1:38 PM
To: 'Sparks, Nolan'
Subject: The Village, SDP 2013-928
Nolan,
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Thank you for the resubmitted materials. Everything has been sent out to departments for review.
As regards the minor change you are requesting for the Specific Plan table, please submit a letter, with the table
attached, requesting Substantial Conformance Review of the proposed addition of a Minimum Lot Width standard to
your Residential Development Standards. The letter` and table must b'e accompaniedby check in the amount of
$286.00. Once submitted, we will process the substantial conformance request ahead of the Site Development Permit
and Tract Map, so that those permits are consistent with the Specific Plan.
Please feel free to call if you have any questions.
Nicole
Nicole Sauviat Criste
Consulting Planner
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico
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