CC Resolution 2015-022 WatermarkRESOLUTION NO. 2015 - 022
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SITE
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2014-942, ALLOWING THE
DEVELOPMENT OF 82 HOMES ON 20.8 ACREA
LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
JEFFERSON STREET AND AVENUE 52
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2014-942
APPLICANT: BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California did, on the
6th day of January, 3`d day of March and 19th day of May, 2015, hold duly noticed
Public Hearings 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 (Specific Plan ("SP9 2003-069, as amended),
more particularly described as:
Assessor's Parcel Nos.: 776-220-012, 776-220-013, 776-220-014
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California did,
on the 9th day of December, 2014, 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 after hearing and considering all testimony
and arguments, did adopt -Planning Commission Resolution 2013-031,
recommending to the City Council_ approval of Site Development Permit 2014-942;
and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department published the public
hearing notice in the Desert Sun newspaper on the 26th day of December, 2014, 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
City Council did make the following mandatory findings pursuant to Section
9.210.010 of the Municipal Code to justify approval of said Site Development
Permit:
Resolution No. 2015-022
Site Development Permit 2014-942
Beazer Homes Holdings Corp. — Watermark
Adopted — May 19, 2015
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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 SP 2003-069,
as amended, and complies with the development standards specified in both
of these documents.
3. Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act
The Community Development Department has determined that although the
proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not
be a significant effect because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed
to by the project proponent and mitigation measures have been .incorporated.
Therefore, the Community Development Director is recommending that a Mitigated
Negative Declaration of environmental impact and associated Mitigation Monitoring
Program be adopted.
4. Architectural Design
The architecture and layout is compatible with, and not detrimental to, the
homes in the Citrus development to the north and west of the project. The
Site Development Permit was reviewed by the City's Architecture and
Landscaping. Review Board and found to be satisfactory, with conditions of
approval.
5. Landscape Design
The landscaping plans are consistent with the City's standards, and will be
required to comply with the City's drought tolerant landscaping
requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La
Quinta, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the
findings of the City Council.
SECTION 2. That it does hereby approve Site Development Permit 2014-942 for
the reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached Conditions of
Approval.
Resolution No. 2015-022
Site Development Permit 2014-942
Beazer Homes Holdings Corp. — Watermark .:
Adopted — May 19, 2015
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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
City Council held on this 19" day of May, 2015, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Franklin, Osborne, Pena, Radi, Mayor Evans
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
LINDA EVANS, Mayor
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
SUSAN MAYSELS, i y Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
(CITY SEAL)
APPROVED AS =T0 FORM:
WILLIAM H. IHRKE, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL -FINAL
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2014-942
BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. — WATERMARK
ADOPTED: MAY 19, 2015
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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 on December 9, 2016 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 2014-942 shall comply with all applicable conditions
and/or mitigation measures for the following related approval(s):
Tentative Parcel Map 36762
In the event of any conflict(s) between approval conditions and/or provisions of
these approvals, the Community Development Director 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 Department (Grading Permit, Green
Works Clearance) for Building - Permits, Water Quality
Plan(WQMP) Exemption Form — Whitewater River Region,
Permit)
• La Quinta Community Development Department
• Riverside Co. Environmental Health Department
• 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
Sheet (Public
Management
Improvement
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• 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. 137-2013-0011 and
the State Water Resources Control Board's Order No. 2009-0009-DWQ and Order
No. 2010-0014-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.cabmphandbooks.com for
use in their SWPPP preparation.
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).
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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 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.
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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.
PROPERTY RIGHTS
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
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Where public facilities (e.g., sidewalks) are placed on privately -owned setbacks,
the applicant shall offer for dedication blanket easements for those purposes.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. 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.
STREET AND TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS
19. 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 Section
13.24.080 (Street Design - Private Streets), where private streets are proposed.
20. 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.
21. 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
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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.
22. 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.
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.
23. 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.
24. The applicant shall submit current mix designs (less than two years old at the
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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.
25. General access points and turning movements of traffic are limited to the
following:
A. Jefferson Street — Emergency Fire Access: Right turn out is permitted.
Left turn movements in and out 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.
26. 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.
27. 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.
28. 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).
29. The following improvement plans shall be prepared and submitted for review and
approval by the Public Works 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
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pursuant to improvements required by other agencies and utility purveyors.
A. On -Site Rough Grading Plan . 1 " = 40' Horizontal
B. PM 10 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)
The following plans shall be submitted to the Building and Safety Department for
review and approval. The plans shall utilize the minimum scale specified, unless
otherwise authorized by the Building and Safety Director 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.
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 Engineering 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.
The applicant shall prepare an accessibility assessment on a marked up print of
the building floor plan identifying every building egress and notes the 2013
California Building Code accessibility requirements associated with each door.
The assessment must comply with the submittal requirements of the -Building &
Safety Department. A copy of the reviewed assessment shall be submitted to the
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Public Works Department in conjunction with the Site Development Plan when it
is submitted for plan checking.
In addition to the normal. set of improvement plans; a "Site Development" plan is
required to be submitted for approval by the Building Official, Community
Development Director 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.
30. 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 Public Works Department at the City website (www.la-
quinta.org). Please navigate to the Public Works Department home page and look
for the Standard Drawings hyperlink.
31. The applicant shall furnish a complete set of all approved improvement plans on a
storage media acceptable to the City Engineer (currently mylars).
32. 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
33. 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
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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.
34. 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.
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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.
35. 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.
36. 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.
GRADING
37. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.050
(Grading Improvements).
38. 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.
39. 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).
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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.
40. 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 stabilized with such other erosion
control measures, as were approved in the Fugitive Dust Control Plan.
41. 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 (61 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.
42. 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.
43. Building pad elevations of perimeter lots shall not differ by more that one foot
higher from the building pads in adjacent developments.
44. The applicant shall minimize the differences in elevation between the adjoining
properties and the lots within this development.
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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.
45. 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.
46. 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.
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
47. Stormwater handling shall conform with the approved hydrology and drainage
report for Watermark, Site Development Permit 2014-942/ Tentative Tract Map
36762. Nuisance water shall be disposed of in an approved manner.
48. 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.
49. 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.
50. 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
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provides site specific data indicating otherwise and as approved by the City
Engineer.
51. 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.
52. No fence or wall shall be constructed around any retention basin unless approved
by the Community Development Director and the City Engineer.
53. 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.
54. 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).
55. The design of the development shall not cause any increase in flood boundaries
and levels in any area outside the development.
56. 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.
57. Storm drainage historically -received from adjoining property shall be received and
retained or passed through into the historic downstream drainage relief route.
58. 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. 137-2013-0011 and the State Water Resources Control
Board's Order No. 2009-0009-DWQ and Order No. 2010-0014-DWQ.
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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. 137-2013-001 1.
B. The applicant shall implement the WQMP Design Standards per (CRWQCB-
CRB) Region Board Order No. 137-2013-0011 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.
59. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.110
(Utilities).
60. 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.
61. 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.
62. 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.
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CONSTRUCTION
63. 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
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
64. The applicant shall comply with LQMC Sections 13.24.130 (Landscaping
Setbacks) & 13.24.140 (Landscaping Plans)
65. Landscape and irrigation plans shall be signed and stamped by a licensed
landscape architect.
66. 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).
67. 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.
68. The applicant shall submit the final landscape plans for review, processing and
approval to the Community Development Department, in accordance with the
Final Landscape Plan application process as a minor final landscape plan.
Community Development Director approval of the final landscape plans is required
prior to issuance of the first building permit unless the Community Development
Director 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 Community Development Director and/or City Engineer.
Prior to final approval of the installation of landscaping, the Landscape Architect
of record shall provide the Community Development Department a letter stating
he/she has personally inspected the installation and that it conforms with the final
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landscaping plans as approved by the City.
If staff determines during final landscaping inspection that adjustments are
required in order to meet the intent of the Planning Commission's approval, the
Community Development Director shall review and approve any such revisions to
the landscape plan.
69. 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 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
70. The applicant shall provide public transit improvements as required by SunLine
Transit Agency and as approved by the City Engineer.
MAINTENANCE
71. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.160
(Maintenance).
72. 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
73. 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
74. For residential areas, approved standard fire hydrants, located at each
intersection, with no portion of any lot frontage more than a maximum of 500
feet from a hydrant. Minimum fire flow for all residential structures shall be 1000
GPM for a 2-hour duration at 20 PSI.
75. For any buildings with public access i.e. recreational halls, clubhouses, etc. or
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buildings with a commercial use i.e. gatehouses, maintenance sheds, etc.
Minimum fire flow for these areas would be 1500 GPM for a 2-hour duration at
20 PSI.
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. Residential fire sprinklers are required in all one and two family dwellings per the
California Residential Code. Contact the Riverside County Fire Department for the
Residential Fire Sprinkler Standard.
78. Applicant/Developer shall mount blue dot retro-reflectors pavement markers on
private streets, public streets and driveways to indicated location of the fire
hydrant. It should be 8 inches from centerline to the side that the fire hydrant is
on, to identify fire hydrant locations.
79. 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.
80. 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). Access lanes will not have an up, or downgrade of more than
15 %. Access roads shall have an unobstructed vertical clearance not less than 13
feet and 6 inches. Access lanes will be designed to withstand the weight of 70
thousand pounds over 2 axles. Access will have a turning radius capable of
accommodating fire apparatus. Access lane shall be constructed with a surface
so as to provide all weather driving capabilities.
81. Gates may be automatic or manual and shall be equipped with a rapid entry
system (KNOX). Plans shall be submitted to the Fire Department for approval
prior to installation. Automatic gate pins shall be rated with a shear pin force, not
to exceed 30 pounds. Gates activated by the rapid entry system shall remain
open until closed by the rapid entry system. Automatic gates shall be provided
with backup power.
82. Any turn -around requires a minimum 38-foot turning radius.
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
83. 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.
84. 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.
85. Benches and picnic tables shall be added in the turf area located on the east side
of the pool.
86. The Olive and Rhus lancia. trees shall be 36' boxes, all other trees shall be 24'
boxes.
87. All plantings shall be per specifications in the landscaping plan submitted October
15,2014
88. Only the Rhus lancia tree shall be standard type trunk, all other trees shall be
multi -trunk.
89. All homes shall be designed with a minimum 12 inch eave/overhang of the roof.
90. Homes abutting the northern and western boundary of the site, and homes sited
on lots 1 and 50 (adjacent to the project entry) shall be single story models.
91. Home abutting the northern and western boundary of the property shall be
provided architectural enhancements on their northern elevation facing the Citrus.
92. The applicant shall comply with all requirements, directives, and orders
established pursuant to Executive Order B-29-15 and all regulations adopted to
implement that executive order by any state, regional, or local agency or
department, including but not limited to regulations adopted by the State Water
Resources Control Board, California Department of Water Resources, California
Energy Commission, and Coachella Valley Water District (or other distributor of a
public water supply), in furtherance of the mandate to prevent the waste and
unreasonable use of potable water. If another executive order or future
regulations are issued and adopted in furtherance of a mandate to prevent the
waste and unreasonable use of water, the applicant - shall comply with all
requirements, directives, and orders established thereunder. If a requirement,
directive, or order established pursuant to Executive Order B-29-15 (or any future
executive order) and regulations adopted pursuant thereto is more restrictive than
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a requirement under the La Quinta Municipal Code applicable by these conditions
of approval, then the applicant shall comply with the most restrictive requirement.