PC Resolution 2018-011PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2018 - 011
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2018-0002, ALLOWING
THE DEVELOPMENT OF 82 HOMES ON 20.8 ACRES
LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
JEFFERSON STREET AND AVENUE 52
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2018-0002
APPLICANT: BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP.
PROJECT: FLORESTA
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California did,
on the 25th day of September, 2018, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider a
request by Beazer Homes Holdings for approval of architectural and landscaping plans
for the development of 82 single-family homes within the Watermark Specific Plan
(SP 2003-069, as amended); and
WHEREAS, the Design and Development Department published the public
hearing notice in the Desert Sun newspaper on the 14th day of September, 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, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said Planning
Commission did make the following mandatory findings pursuant to Section
9.210.010 of the Municipal Code to justify approval of said Site Development Permit:
1. Consistency with the General Plan
The proposed Site Development Permit is consistent with the La Quinta General
Plan, as it proposes 82 single family homes on 20.8 acres, consistent with the
Low Density Residential land use designation.
2. Consistency with the Zoning Code
The proposed project is consistent with the Zoning Code and Specific Plan
2003-069, Amendment #1, and complies with the development standards
specified in both of these documents.
3. Compiiance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
The Design & Development Department determined that the project was
previously studied under Environmental Assessment 2014-638. At that time,
the Department prepared an Initial Study, and determined that although the
project had the potential to generate significant environmental effects;
mitigation measures imposed on the project would reduce these effects to a
less than significant level. A Mitigated Negative Declaration was approved. The
project is substantially the same as that previously studied, and conditions in
Planning Commission Resolution No. 2018-
Site Development Permit 2018-0002
Beazer Homes Holdings Corp. — Floresta
Adopted: September 25, 2018
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the natural and built environment have not changed. The project will be subject
to the mitigation measures imposed by EA 2014-638, and no further
environmental review is required.
4. _Architectural Design
The architecture and layout of the project is compatible with, and not
detrimental to, the homes in the Citrus development to the north and west of
the project, as conditioned.
5. Landscape Design
The landscaping plans are consistent with the City's standards and will be
required to comply with the City's water efficient landscaping requirements.
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 constitute the Findings of the
Planning Commission in this case;
SECTION 2. That it does hereby approve Site Development Permit 2018-0002, for
the reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached Exhibit A
(Conditions of Approval).
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City of La
Quinta Planning Commission, held on this the 25th day of September, 2018, by the
following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Bettencourt, Caldwell, Currie, Procter, Quill,
Wright and Chairperson McCune
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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KEVOti CONE, Chairperson
City of 'La Quinta, California
Planning Commission Resolution No. 2018-
Site Development Permit 2018-0002
Beazer Homes Holdings Corp. — Floresta
Adopted: September 25, 2018
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ATTEST:
GABRIEL PEREZ, 1 ing Manager
City of La Quinta,, alifornia
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-011
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - APPROVED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2018-0002
BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. - FLORESTA
ADOPTED: SEPTEMBER 2S, 2018
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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 Site
Development Permit. 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. The Site Development Permit shall expire two years after its approval 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.
3. Site Development Permit 2018-0002 shall comply with all applicable
conditions and/or mitigation measures for the following related approval(s):
Tentative Tract Map 36762
Specific Plan 03-069, Amendment No.1
Environmental Assessment 2014-638
In the event of any conflict(s) between approval conditions and/or provisions
of these approvals, the Planning Manager shall adjudicate the conflict by
determining the precedence.
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 Public Works Development Division (Grading Permit, Green
Sheet (Public Works Clearance) for Building Permits, Water Quality
Management Plan(WQMP) Exemption Form - Whitewater River Region,
Improvement Permit)
• La Quinta Planning Division
• Riverside Co. Environmental Health Department
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-011
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - APPROVED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2018-0002
BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. - FLORESTA
ADOPTED: SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
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• Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD)
■ Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD)
• 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. 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 ("NOI") and Waste Discharge Identification (WDID) number
to the City prior to the issuance of a grading or building permit.
6. The applicant shall comply with applicable provisions of the City's NPDES
stormwater discharge permit, LQMC Sections 8.70.010 et seq. (Stormwater
Management and Discharge Controls), and 13.24.170 (Clean Air/Clean
Water); Riverside County Ordinance No. 457; the California Regional Water
Quality Control Board - Colorado River Basin Region Board Order No. R7-
2013-0011 and the State Water Resources Control Board's Order No. 2012-
0006-DWQ.
A. For construction activities including clearing, grading or excavation of
land that disturbs one (1) acre or more of land, or that disturbs less
than one (1) acre of land, but which is a part of a construction project
that encompasses more than one (1) acre of land, the Permitee shall
be required to submit a Storm Water Pollution Protection Plan
("SWPPP") to the State Water Resources Control Board.
The applicant or design professional can obtain the California
Stormwater Quality Association SWPPP template at
www.cabrnphandbooks.com for use in their SWPPP preparation.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-011
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - APPROVED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2018-0002
BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. - FLORESTA
ADOPTED: SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
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B. The applicant shall ensure that the required SWPPP is available for
inspection at the project site at all times through and including
acceptance of all improvements by the City.
C. The applicant's SWPPP shall include provisions for all of the following
Best Management Practices (""BMPs") (LQMC Section 8.70.020
(Definitions)):
1) Temporary Soil Stabilization (erosion control).
2) Temporary Sediment Control.
3) Wind Erosion Control.
4) Tracking Control.
5) Non -Storm Water Management.
6) Waste Management and Materials Pollution Control.
D. All erosion and sediment control BMPs proposed by the applicant shall
be approved by the City Engineer prior to any onsite or offsite grading,
pursuant to this project.
E. The SWPPP and BMPs shall remain in effect for the entire duration of
project construction until all improvements are completed and
accepted by the City Council.
F. The inclusion in the Homeowners' Association (HOA) Conditions,
Covenants, and Restrictions (CC&Rs), a requirement for the perpetual
maintenance and operation of all post -construction BMPs as required
and the applicant shall execute and record an agreement that provides
for the perpetual maintenance and operation of all post -construction
BMPs as required.
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. Approval of this Site Development Permit shall not be construed as approval
for any horizontal dimensions implied by any site plans or exhibits unless
specifically identified in the following conditions of approval.
9. Developer shall reimburse the City, within thirty (30) days of present 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
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-011
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - APPROVED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2018-0002
BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. - FLORESTA
ADOPTED: SEPTEMBER 2S, 2018
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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.
10. 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.
11. Applicant shall record Conditions, Covenants, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) on
the Property. The CC&Rs shall (1) require minimum covenants for
satisfactory, perpetual maintenance obligations on the Property; (2) name
the City of La Quinta as an express third party beneficiary; (3) be reviewed
and approved by the City Attorney's Office prior to recordation; and (4) state
that the CC&Rs cannot be amended without prior written consent of the City.
PROPERTY RIGHTS
12. Prior to issuance of any permit(s), the applicant shall acquire or confer
easements and other property rights necessary for the construction or proper
functioning of the proposed development. Conferred rights shall include
irrevocable offers to dedicate or grant access easements to the City for
emergency services and for maintenance, construction and reconstruction of
essential improvements.
13. Pursuant to the aforementioned condition, conferred rights shall include
approvals from the master developer or the HOA over easements and other
property rights necessary for construction and proper functioning of the
proposed development not limited to access rights over proposed and/or
existing private streets that access public streets and open space/drainage
facilities of the master development.
14. The applicant shall retain for private use of all private street rights -of -way in
conformance with the City's General Plan, Municipal Code, applicable specific
plans, and/or as required by the City Engineer.
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - APPROVED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2018-0002
BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. - FLORESTA
ADOPTED: SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
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15. The applicant shall offer for dedication a ten -foot wide public utility easement
contiguous with, and along both sides of all private streets. Such easement
may be reduced to five feet in width with the express written approval of
IID.
16. The applicant shall maintain existing perimeter landscaping setbacks along
all public rights -of -way as follows:
A. Avenue 52 (Primary Arterial) - 20-foot from the R/W-P/L.
B. Jefferson Street (Major Arterial) - 20-foot from the R/W-P/L.
The listed setback depth shall be the average depth where a meandering wall
design is approved.
The setback requirements shall apply to all frontages including, but not
limited to, remainder parcels and sites dedicated for utility purposes.
Where public facilities (e.g., sidewalks) are placed on privately -owned
setbacks, the applicant shall offer for dedication blanket easements for those
purposes.
17. The applicant shall offer for dedication those easements necessary for the
placement of, and access to, utility lines and structures, drainage basins,
mailbox clusters, park lands, and common areas.
18. Direct vehicular access to Jefferson Street and Avenue 52 from lots with
frontage along Avenue 52 and Jefferson Street is restricted, except for those
access points identified on the Site Development Permit, or as otherwise
conditioned in these conditions of approval.
19. 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
occu r.
STREET AND TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS
20. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Sections 13.24.060
(Street Improvements), 13.24.070 (Street Design - Generally) & 13.24.100
(Access for Individual Properties and Development) for public streets; and
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - APPROVED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2018-0002
BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. - FLORESTA
ADOPTED: SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
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Section 13.24.080 (Street Design - Private Streets), where private streets
are proposed.
21. Streets shall have vertical curbs or other approved curb configurations that
will convey water without ponding, and provide lateral containment of dust
and residue during street sweeping operations. If a wedge or rolled curb
design is approved, the lip at the flowline shall be near vertical with a 1/8"
batter and a minimum height of 0.1'. Unused curb cuts on any lot shall be
restored to standard curb height prior to final inspection of permanent
building(s) on the lot.
22. The applicant shall extend improvements beyond the subdivision boundaries
to ensure they safely integrate with existing improvements (e.g., grading;
traffic control devices and transitions in alignment, elevation or dimensions
of streets and sidewalks).
A. PRIVATE STREETS
1) Private Residential Streets measured at gutter flow line to gutter
flow line shall have a 36-foot travel width.
2) Private Alleys and Emergency Fire Access (Lots H, I, J, K, and M)
- Shall be constructed according to the lay -out shown on the Site
Development Permit with on -street parking prohibited and the
applicant establishes provisions for ongoing enforcement of the
parking restriction in the CC&R's.
3) The location of driveways of corner lots shall not be located
within the curb return and away from the intersection when
possible.
23. All gated entries shall provide for a three -car minimum stacking capacity for
inbound traffic to be a minimum length of 62 feet from call box to the street;
and shall provide for a full turn -around outlet for non -accepted vehicles.
Where a gated entry is proposed, the applicant shall submit a detailed exhibit
at a scale of 1" = 10', demonstrating that those passenger vehicles that do
not gain entry into the development can safely make a full turn -around
(minimum radius to be 24 feet) out onto the main street from the gated
entry. Pursuant to said condition, there shall be a minimum of twenty five
feet width provided at the turn -around opening provided.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-011
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - APPROVED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2018-0002
BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. - FLORESTA
ADOPTED: SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
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Two lanes of traffic shall be provided on the entry side of each gated entry,
one lane shall be dedicated for residents, and one lane for visitors. The two
travel lanes shall be a minimum of 20 feet of total paved roadway surface or
as approved by the Fire Department.
Entry drives, main interior circulation routes, standard knuckles, corner
cutbacks, bus turnouts, dedicated turn lanes and other features shown on
the approved construction plans, may require additional street widths as may
be determined by the City Engineer.
24. The applicant shall design street pavement sections using CalTrans' design
procedure for 20-year life pavement, and the site -specific data for soil
strength and anticipated traffic loading (including construction traffic).
Minimum structural sections shall be as follows:
Residential 3.0" a.c./4.5" c.a.b.
Primary Arterial 4.5" a.c./6.0" c.a.b.
Major Arterial 5.5" a.c./6.5" c.a.b.
or the approved equivalents of alternate materials.
25. The applicant shall submit current mix designs (less than two years old at
the time of construction) for base, asphalt concrete and Portland cement
concrete. The submittal shall include test results for all specimens used in
the mix design procedure. For mix designs over six months old, the submittal
shall include recent (less than six months old at the time of construction)
aggregate gradation test results confirming that design gradations can be
achieved in current production. The applicant shall not schedule construction
operations until mix designs are approved.
26. General access points and turning movements of traffic are limited to the
following:
A. Jefferson Street - Emergency Fire Access and Residence Egress Only
Access: Right turn out is permitted. Right turn in, left turn in, and left
turn out movements are prohibited.
B. Avenue 52 - Primary Entry: Right turn in, right turn out and left turn
in movements are permitted. Left turn movements out are prohibited.
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - APPROVED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2018-0002
BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. - FLORESTA
ADOPTED: SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
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27. The applicant shall construct improvements including appurtenances such as
traffic control signs, markings and other devices, raised medians if required,
street name signs and sidewalks. Mid -block street lighting is not required.
28. 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 for streets, access gates
and parking areas shall be stamped and signed by engineers registered in
California.
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.
29. 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).
30. The following improvement plans shall be prepared and submitted for review
and approval by the Design and Development Department. A separate set of
plans for each line item specified below shall be prepared. The plans shall
utilize the minimum scale specified, unless otherwise authorized by the City
Engineer 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 Rough Grading Plan 1" = 40' Horizontal
B. PM10 Plan
1" = 40' Horizontal
C. WQMP (Plan submitted in Report Form)
NOTE: A through C to be submitted concurrently.
D. On -Site Street Improvements/Signing & Striping/Storm Drain Plan
1" = 40' Horizontal, 1"= 4' Vertical
(Separate Storm Drain Plans if applicable)
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - APPROVED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2018-0002
BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. - FLORESTA
ADOPTED: SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
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E. On -Site Residential Precise Grading Plan 1" = 30' Horizontal
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.
All On -Site Signing & Striping Plans shall show, at a minimum; Stop Signs,
Limit Lines and Legends, No Parking Signs, Raised Pavement Markers
(including Blue RPMs at fire hydrants) and Street Name Signs per Public
Works Standard Plans and/or as approved by the Design and Development
Department.
""Rough 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.
In addition to the normal set of improvement plans, a ""Site Development"
plan is required to be submitted for approval by the Building Official, Planning
Manager, and the City Engineer.
""Site Development" plans shall normally include all on -site surface
improvements including but not limited to finish grades for curbs & gutters,
building floor elevations, wall elevations, parking lot improvements and ADA
requirements.
"Street Parking" plan shall include appropriate signage to implement the '"No
Parking" concept, or alternatively an on -street parking policy shall be
included in the CC&R's subject to City Engineer's Approval. The parking plan
or CC&R's shall be submitted concurrently with the Street Improvement
Plans.
31. 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.
32. The applicant shall furnish a complete set of all approved improvement plans
on a storage media acceptable to the City Engineer (currently mylars).
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - APPROVED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2018-0002
BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. - FLORESTA
ADOPTED: SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
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33. Upon completion of construction, and prior to final acceptance of the
improvements by the City, the applicant shall furnish the City with
reproducible record drawings of all improvement plans which were approved
by the City. Each sheet shall be clearly marked "Record Drawing" and shall
be stamped and signed by the engineer or surveyor certifying to the accuracy
and completeness of the drawings. The applicant shall have all approved
mylars previously submitted to the City, revised to reflect the as -built
conditions. The applicant shall employ or retain the Engineer of Record
during the construction phase of the project so that the FOR can make site
visits in support of preparing "Record Drawing". However, if subsequent
approved revisions have been approved by the City Engineer and reflect said
"Record Drawing" conditions, the Engineer of Record may submit a letter
attesting to said fact to the City Engineer in lieu of mylar submittal.
IMPROVEMENT SECURITY
34. Improvements to be made, or agreed to be made, shall include the removal
of any existing structures or other obstructions which are not a part of the
proposed improvements; and shall provide for the setting of the final survey
monumentation.
When improvements are phased through a "Phasing Plan," or an
administrative approval (e.g., Site Development Permits), all off -site
improvements and common on -site improvements (e.g., backbone utilities,
retention basins, perimeter walls, landscaping and gates) shall be
constructed, or secured, prior to the issuance of any permits in the first phase
of the development, or as otherwise approved by the City Engineer.
Improvements and obligations required of each subsequent phase shall
either be completed, or secured, prior to the completion of homes or the
occupancy of permanent buildings within such latter phase, or as otherwise
approved by the City Engineer.
In the event the applicant fails to construct the improvements for the
development, or fails to satisfy its obligations for the development in a timely
manner, pursuant to the approved phasing plan, the City shall have the right
to halt issuance of all permits, and/or final inspections, withhold other
approvals related to the development of the project, or call upon the surety
to complete the improvements.
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - APPROVED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2018-0002
BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. - FLORESTA
ADOPTED: SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
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35. Depending on the timing of the development of this Site Development
Permit, and the status of the off -site improvements at the time, the applicant
may be required to:
A. Construct certain off -site improvements.
B. Construct additional off -site improvements, subject to the
reimbursement of its costs by others.
C. Reimburse others for those improvements previously constructed that
are considered to be an obligation of this Site Development Permit.
D. Secure the costs for future improvements that are to be made by
others.
E. To agree to any combination of these actions, as the City may require.
Off -Site Improvements should be completed on a first priority basis. The
applicant shall complete Off -Site Improvements in the first phase of
construction or by the issuance of the 20% Building Permit.
In the event that any of the improvements required for this development are
constructed by the City, the applicant shall, prior to the issuance of any
permit related thereto, reimburse the City for the costs of such
improvements.
36. The applicant shall submit detailed construction cost estimates for all
proposed on -site and off -site improvements, including an estimate for the
final survey monumentation, for checking and approval by the City Engineer.
Such estimates shall conform to the unit cost schedule as approved by the
City Engineer.
Estimates for improvements under the jurisdiction of other agencies shall be
approved by those agencies and submitted to the City along with the
applicant's detailed cost estimates.
37. Should the applicant fail to construct the improvements for the development,
or fail to satisfy its obligations for the development in a timely manner, the
City shall have the right to halt issuance of building permits, and/or final
building inspections, withhold other approvals related to the development of
the project, or call upon the surety to complete the improvements.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-011
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - APPROVED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2018-0002
BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. - FLORESTA
ADOPTED: SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
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GRADING
38. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.050
(Grading Improvements).
39. Prior to occupancy of the project site for any construction, or other purposes,
the applicant shall obtain a grading permit approved by the City Engineer.
40. To obtain an approved grading permit, the applicant shall submit and obtain
approval of all of the following:
A. A grading plan prepared by a civil engineer registered in the State of
California,
B. A preliminary geotechnical ("soils") report prepared by a professional
registered in the State of California,
C. A Fugitive Dust Control Plan prepared in accordance with LQMC
Chapter 6.16, (Fugitive Dust Control), and
D. A Best Management Practices report prepared in accordance with
LQMC Sections 8.70.010 and 13.24.170 (NPDES Stormwater Discharge
Permit and Storm Management and Discharge Controls).
E. A WQMP prepared by an authorized professional registered in the State
of California.
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.
The applicant shall furnish security, in a form acceptable to the City, and in
an amount sufficient to guarantee compliance with the approved Fugitive
Dust Control Plan provisions as submitted with its application for a grading
permit. Additionally, the applicant shall replenish said security if expended
by the City of La Quinta to comply with the Plan as required by the City
Engineer.
41. The applicant shall maintain all open graded, undeveloped land in order to
prevent wind and/or water erosion of such land. All open graded,
undeveloped land shall either be planted with interim landscaping, or
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - APPROVED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2018-0002
BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. - FLORESTA
ADOPTED: SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
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stabilized with such other erosion control measures, as were approved in the
Fugitive Dust Control Plan.
42. Grading within the perimeter setback and parkway areas shall have
undulating terrain and shall conform with the requirements of LQMC Section
9.60.240(F) except as otherwise modified by this condition. The maximum
slope shall not exceed 3:1 anywhere in the landscape setback area, except
for the backslope (i.e. the slope at the back of the landscape lot) which shall
not exceed 2:1 if fully planted with ground cover. The maximum slope in
the first six (6) feet adjacent to the curb shall not exceed 4:1 when the
nearest edge of sidewalk is within six feet (6') of the curb, otherwise the
maximum slope within the right of way shall not exceed 3:1. All unpaved
parkway areas adjacent to the curb shall be depressed one and one-half
inches (1.5") in the first eighteen inches (18") behind the curb.
43. Building pad elevations on the rough grading plan submitted for City
Engineer's approval shall conform with pad elevations shown on the tentative
map, unless the pad elevations have other requirements imposed elsewhere
in these Conditions of Approval.
44. Building pad elevations of perimeter lots shall not differ by more that one
foot higher from the building pads in adjacent developments.
45. The applicant shall minimize the differences in elevation between the
adjoining properties and the lots within this development.
Where compliance within the above stated limits is impractical, the City may
consider alternatives that are shown to minimize safety concerns,
maintenance difficulties and neighboring -owner dissatisfaction with the
grade differential.
46. Prior to any site grading or regrading that will raise or lower any portion of
the site by more than plus or minus half of a foot (0.5') from the elevations
shown on the approved tentative tract map, the applicant shall submit the
proposed grading changes to the City Engineer for a substantial conformance
review.
47. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for any building lot, the applicant
shall provide a lot pad certification stamped and signed by a qualified
engineer or surveyor with applicable compaction tests and over excavation
documentation.
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Each pad certification shall list the pad elevation as shown on the approved
grading plan, the actual pad elevation and the difference between the two,
if any. Such pad certification shall also list the relative compaction of the
pad soil. The data shall be organized by lot number, and listed cumulatively
if submitted at different times.
DRAINAGE
4& Stormwater handling shall conform with the approved hydrology and
drainage report for Tentative Tract Map 36762. Nuisance water shall be
disposed of in an approved manner.
49. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.120
(Drainage), Retention Basin Design Criteria, Engineering Bulletin No. 06-16
- Hydrology Report with Preliminary Hydraulic Report Criteria for Storm
Drain Systems and Engineering Bulletin No. 06-015 - Underground Retention
Basin Design Requirements. More specifically, stormwater falling on site
during the 100 year storm shall be retained within the development, unless
otherwise approved by the City Engineer. The design storm shall be either
the 1 hour, 3 hour, 6 hour or 24 hour event producing the greatest total run
off.
50. Nuisance water shall be retained on site. Nuisance water shall be disposed
of per approved methods contained in Engineering Bulletin No. 06-16 -
Hydrology Report with Preliminary Hydraulic Report Criteria for Storm Drain
Systems and Engineering Bulletin No. 06-015 - Underground Retention Basin
Design Requirements.
51. In design of retention facilities, the maximum percolation rate shall be two
inches per hour. The percolation rate will be considered to be zero unless
the applicant provides site specific data indicating otherwise and as approved
by the City Engineer.
52. The project shall be designed to accommodate purging and blowoff water
(through underground piping and/or retention facilities) from any on -site or
adjacent well sites granted or dedicated to the local water utility authority as
a requirement for development of this property.
53. No fence or wall shall be constructed around any retention basin unless
approved by the Planning Manager and the City Engineer.
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54. For on -site above ground common retention basins, retention depth shall be
according to Engineering Bulletin No. 06-16 - Hydrology Report with
Preliminary Hydraulic Report Criteria for Storm Drain Systems. Side slopes
shall not exceed 3:1 and shall be planted with maintenance free ground
cover. An exception to the Engineering Bulletin shall be granted to allow the
basin bottom width to narrow to 13 feet at the east side maintenance
entrance.
55. Stormwater may not be retained in landscaped parkways or landscaped
setback lots. Only incidental storm water (precipitation which directly falls
onto the setback) will be permitted to be retained in the landscape setback
areas. The perimeter setback and parkway areas in the street right-of-way
shall be shaped with berms and mounds, pursuant to LQMC Section
9.100.040(B)(7).
56. The design of the development shall not cause any increase in flood
boundaries and levels in any area outside the development.
57. The development shall be graded to permit storm flow in excess of retention
capacity to flow out of the development through a designated overflow and
into the historic drainage relief route.
58. Storm drainage historically received from adjoining property shall be
received and retained or passed through into the historic downstream
drainage relief route.
59. 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
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.
A. For post -construction urban runoff from New Development and
Redevelopments Projects, the applicant shall implement requirements
of the NPDES permit for the design, construction and perpetual
operation and maintenance of BMPs per the approved Water Quality
Management Plan (WQMP) for the project as required by the California
Regional Water Quality Control Board - Colorado River Basin
(CRWQCB-CRB) Region Board Order No. R7-2013-0011.
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B. The applicant shall implement the WQMP Design Standards per
(CRWQCB-CRB) Region Board Order No. R7-2013-0011 utilizing BMPs
approved by the City Engineer. A project specific WQMP shall be
provided which incorporates Site Design and Treatment BMPs utilizing
first flush infiltration as a preferred method of NPDES Permit
Compliance for Whitewater River receiving water, as applicable.
C. The developer shall execute and record a Stormwater
Management/BMP Facilities Agreement that provides for the perpetual
maintenance and operation of stormwater BMPs.
UTILITIES
60. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.110
(Utilities).
61. The applicant shall obtain the approval of the City Engineer for the location
of all utility lines within any right-of-way, and all above -ground utility
structures including, but not limited to, traffic signal cabinets, electric vaults,
water valves, and telephone stands, to ensure optimum placement for
practical and aesthetic purposes.
62. Existing overhead utility lines within, or adjacent to the proposed
development, and all proposed utilities shall be installed underground.
All existing utility lines attached to joint use 92 KV transmission power poles
are exempt from the requirement to be placed underground.
63. Underground utilities shall be installed prior to overlying hardscape. For
installation of utilities in existing improved streets, the applicant shall comply
with trench restoration requirements maintained, or required by the City
Engineer.
The applicant shall provide certified reports of all utility trench compaction
for approval by the City Engineer.
CONSTRUCTION
64. The City will conduct final inspections of habitable buildings only when the
buildings have improved street and (if required) sidewalk access to publicly -
maintained streets. The improvements shall include required traffic control
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devices, pavement markings and street name signs. If on -site streets in
residential developments are initially constructed with partial pavement
thickness, the applicant shall complete the pavement prior to final
inspections of the last ten percent of homes within the development or when
directed by the City, whichever comes first.
LANDSCAPING AND IRRIGATION
65. The applicant shall comply with LQMC Sections 13.24.130 (Landscaping
Setbacks) & 13.24.140 (Landscaping Plans)
66. Landscape and irrigation plans shall be signed and stamped by a licensed
landscape architect.
67. All new landscape areas shall have landscaping and permanent irrigation
improvements in compliance with the City's Water Efficient Landscape
regulations contained in LQMC Section 8.13 (Water Efficient Landscape).
68. Except as otherwise stated in these conditions, all landscaping shall consist
of, at minimum, 36" box trees (i.e., a minimum 2.5 inch caliper measured
three feet up from grade level after planting), 5-gallon shrubs, and
groundcover. Double lodge poles (two-inch diameter) shall be used to brace
and stake trees.
69. The applicant shall submit the final landscape plans for review, processing
and approval to the Design and Development Department, in accordance
with the Final Landscape Plan application process as a minor final landscape
plan. Planning Manager approval of the final landscape plans is required
prior to issuance of the first building permit unless the Planning Manager
determines extenuating circumstances exist which justify an alternative
processing schedule.
NOTE: Plans are not approved for construction until signed by the
appropriate City official, including the Planning Manager and/or City
Engineer.
70. The applicant or his agent has the responsibility for proper sight distance
requirements per guidelines in the American Association of State Highway
and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) "A Policy on Geometric Design of
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Highways and Streets" latest edition, in the design and/or installation of all
landscaping and appurtenances abutting and within the private and public
street right-of-way.
PUBLIC SERVICES
71. The applicant shall provide public transit improvements as required by
SunLine Transit Agency and as approved by the City Engineer.
MAINTENANCE
72. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.160
(Maintenance).
73. The applicant shall make provisions for the continuous and perpetual
maintenance of common areas, perimeter landscaping up to the curb, access
drives, sidewalks, and stormwater BMPs.
FEES AND DEPOSITS
74. 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.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
75. Fire hydrants shall be installed in accordance with the 2016 California Fire
Code. A separate plan shall be submitted to fire department for review. Fire
hydrants are to be installed and in proper operation before any combustible
material is on site.
76. The required water system, including fire hydrants, shall be installed and
accepted by the appropriate water agency prior to any combustible building
material being placed on an individual lot. Two sets of water plans are to be
submitted to the Fire Department for approval.
77. All new proposed residential structures shall be equipped with a fire sprinkler.
All fire systems are to be designed by a CSLB C-16 contractor.
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78. The minimum dimension for gates is 20 feet clear and unobstructed width
and a minimum vertical clearance of 13 feet 6 inches in height. Any gate
providing access from a road shall be located at least 35 feet setback from
the roadway and shall open to allow a vehicle to stop without obstructing
traffic on the road. Where a one-way road with a single traffic lane provides
access to a gate entrance, a 38-foot turning radius shall be used.
79. Fire Apparatus access road and driveways shall be in compliance with the
Riverside County Fire Department Standard number 06-05 (located at
www.rvcfire.org).
80. Any primary/secondary access gates shall be equipped with proper KNOX
appliances. Applications to obtain this equipment is available at La Quinta
City Hall.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
81. A Native American Monitor shall be present on site during all site disturbing
activities. The monitor shall be empowered to stop and/or redirect activities
should cultural resources be encountered.
82. A walking path with dog watering and clean up stations shall be added on
the outer (east, west, and south sides) edge of the retention basin.
83. Benches and picnic tables shall be added in the turf area located on the east
side of the pool.
84. The Olive and Rhus lancia trees shall be 36' boxes, all other trees shall be
24' boxes.
85. All plantings shall be per specifications in the landscaping plan submitted
October 15,2014
86. Only the Rhus lancia tree shall be standard type trunk, all other trees shall
be multi -trunk.
87. All homes shall be designed with a minimum 12 inch eave/overhang of the
roof.
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88. Homes abutting the northern and western boundary of the site, and homes
sited on lots 1 and 46 (adjacent to the project entry) shall be single story
models.
89. Homes abutting the northern and western boundary of the property shall be
provided architectural enhancements on their northern and western
elevation facing the Citrus.
90. The retaining walls located in the back yards of lots 8 through 27 shall be
constructed of split faced block, a similar decorative block, or stucco finished
masonry block. Unfinished masonry block shall not be allowed.
91. The applicant shall submit revised precise grading plans as may be required
to the City's Building Division/Public Works Department that reflect the
retaining wall specifics. Precise grading shall not be issued a permit without
inclusion of the retaining walls.