TPM 2020-0002 Madison Club Subdivision (02.18.21)
February 18, 2021
BJ Haeling
PO Box 70
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 90067
SUBJECT: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 2020-0002 (TPM 38045)
DIRECTOR’S DECISION
Dear BJ Haeling:
The above referenced Tentative Parcel Map is approved by Director’s
decision on February 18, 2021, subject to conditions of approval. The
approved staff report and conditions are attached for your use in completing
the map.
The decision of the Director can be appealed within 15 calendar days of the
decision. If you have any further questions, please contact me at (760) 777-
7069.
Sincerely,
Carlos Flores
Senior Planner
City of La Quinta
DIRECTOR’S DECISION: February 17, 2021
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 2020-0002 (TPM 38045) LOCATION:
HUMBOLDT BLVD, WITHIN EXISTING MADISON CLUB RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT INFORMATION
PROJECT: MADISON CLUB SUBDIVISION
APPLICANT/
OWNER: WILLIAM B. HAELING
CEQA: EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO
SECTION 15315 (CLASS 15 – MINOR LAND DIVISIONS)
AND 15332 (CLASS 15 – IN-FILL DEVELOPMENT)
LOCATION: HUMBOLDT BLVD, WITHIN EXISTING MADISON CLUB
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
LEGAL: APN 779-440-025 & 779-440-026
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
• The applicant proposes to subdivide an approximately 1.88 acre
unimproved parcel into two parcels, of 0.92 and 0.96 acres
• The proposed tentative parcel map is consistent with the City of La
Quinta General Plan, La Quinta Municipal Code, and subject Specific Plan
subject to the conditions of approval.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
This project site is located on Humboldt Boulevard, within the existing Madison
Club residential development, east of Madison Club bound by Avenue 52 to
the north and Avenue 50 to the south. The subject property site is currently
vacant and unimproved. Tentative Parcel Map 38045 proposes to subdivide
the 1.88 acre parcel into two parcels of 0.92 and 0.96 acres (Attachment 2).
No development is proposed at this time. Future developments of the
proposed parcels are subject to future review and considerations of a Grading
and Building permit application. The design of Tentative Parcel Map 38045,
as conditioned, conforms to current state, regional, and local design guidelines
and standards including those of the City of La Quinta General Plan and
Municipal Code.
AGENCY AND PUBLIC REVIEW
Public Agency Review
This request was sent to all applicable City departments and affected public
agencies on December 14, 2020. All written comments received are on file
and available for review with the Design and Development Department. All
applicable comments have been adequately addressed and/or incorporated in
the recommended Conditions of Approval.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The City of La Quinta Design and Development Department has determined
that this project is Categorically Exempt from the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15315 Class 15 (Minor
Land Divisions) and Section 15332 (In-fill Development).
Prepared by: Carlos Flores, Senior Planner
Attachments: 1. Project Information
2. Tentative Parcel Map 38045
3. Findings and Conditions of Approval
Project Information
CASE NUMBER: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 2020-0002 (TPM 38045)
APPLICANT: WILLIAM HAELING
PROPERTY OWNER: WILLIAM HAELING
ENGINEER: MTH2 ENGINEERING
REQUEST: SUBDIVIDE AN EXISTING 1.88 ACRE LOT INTO TWO
PARCELS
LOCATION: HUMBOLDT BLVD, WITHIN EXISTING MADISON
CLUB RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
GENERAL PLAN
DESIGNATION: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
ZONING
DESIGNATION: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
SURROUNDING
ZONING/LAND USES: NORTH: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL/GOLF
COURSE
EXISTING RESIDENTIAL/GOLF COURSE
SOUTH: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL/GOLF
COURSE
EXISTING RESIDENTIAL/GOLF COURSE
EAST: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL/GOLF
COURSE
EXISTING RESIDENTIAL/GOLF COURSE
WEST: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL/GOLF
COURSE
EXISTING RESIDENTIAL/GOLF COURSE
ATTACHMENT 1
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974
975
HUMBOLDT BLVD
PROJECT LOCATION
22' PUE AND IID EASEMENT PER MB 393/6-80
DRAINAGE EASEMENT PER MB 393/61-80
12' PRIVATE LANDSCAPE EASEMENT AND
DRAIN LATERAL
PRIVATE 10" STORM
12" STORM DRAIN
12" STORM DRAIN
GRADED ACCESS
GRADED ACCESS
10' REAR YARD SETBACK
10' REAR YARD SETBACK
5' SIDE YARD SETBACK
5' SIDE YARD SETBACK
5' SIDE YARD SETBACK
5' SIDE YARD SETBACK
20' FRONT YARD SETBACK
20' FRONT YARD SETBACK
DRAIN LATERAL
PRIVATE 10" STORM
EXISTING TRANSFORMER
EXISTING CURB
18" HDPE STORM DRAIN
18" HDPE STORM DRAIN
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MTH2 (951) 850-2190
Riverside, CA 92506
639 Lakewood Drive
urban design and planning
civil water resources storm water
www.mth2engineering.com
SCALE: 1" = 30'
030 30 60
DATA TABLE
D:\MTH2\Engineering\2020_23 Madison Club\Survey\2020_23tpm01.dgn 10-DEC-2020JOB 2020_23 PLOTTED:
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 38045
IN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA
MADISON CLUB 73-74B LLC
WM
WV
LEGEND
EXISTING CONTOUR MAJOR
EXISTING CONTOUR MINOR
EXISTING CURB
EXISTING FIRE HYDRANT
EXISTING TREE
EXISTING WATER METER
EXISTING WATER VALVE
SDMHEXISTING STORM DRAIN MANHOLE
EXISTING SEWER MANHOLE SMH
EXISTING SEWER
EXISTING STORM DRAIN
EXISTING WATER
BENCHMARK
ELEV = 117.05'
WASHINGTON STREET AND 42ND AVENUE.
PD 3 3W - MONUMENT IN HANDWELL AT THE INTERSECTION OF
OWNER/APPLICANT
PREPARER
CONTACT: MARTEN L. ANDERSON
(951) 850-2190
RIVERSIDE, CA 92506
639 LAKEWOOD DRIVE
MTH2 ENGINEERING, INC
TRASH: BURRTEC
WATER: COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT (CVWD)
SEWER: COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT (CVWD)
TELEPHONE: VERIZON
GAS: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY
ELECTRIC: IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT (IID)
CABLE: FRONTIER
UTILITY PROVIDERS:
SCHOOL DISTRICT: DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
MINIMUM: 40,180 SF (0.922 AC.)
AVERAGE: 41,004 SF (0.941 AC.)
LOT SIZE:
COMMON AREA, OPEN SPACE AND NON-BUILDABLE LOTS: 0
NUMBER OF LOTS: 2
NET: 82,008 (1.883 AC)
GROSS: 82,008 SF (1.883 AC)
AREAS:
EXISTING SPECIFIC PLAN DESIGNATION: SP99-035 COUNTRY CLUB OF THE DESERT
OVERLAY
EXISTING ZONING DESIGNATION: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL WITH EQUESTRIAN
EXISTING GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
TRACT NO. 33076-2.
INCLUSIVE, RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY; TOGETHER WITH LOT 74 OF SAID
TRACT NO. 33076-2, PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 393, PAGES 61 THROUGH 80,
IN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, LOT 73,
DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
2020 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 2020-0161448 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, MORE PARTICULARLY
PARCEL A OF CERTIFICATE OF PARCEL MERGER NO. 2020-0002 RECORDED APRIL 10,
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS: 779-440-025 AND -026
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VICINITY MAP
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 38045
AVENUE 52
AVENUE 54
CLUB
MADISON
AVENUE 53
MADISON STMONROE STSHEET 1 OF 1
(858) 342-1407
RANCHO SANTA FE, CA 92067
PO BOX 70
C/O WILLIAM B. HAELING
MADISON CLUB 73-74B LLC
HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE
PAD ELEVATION
ABBREVIATIONS
HDPE
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PE
PUE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT
EXISTING HOSE BIB HB
RADIUS
MB MAP BOOK
L LENGTH
DOC DOCUMENT
NO NUMBER
IID IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT
SF SQUARE FEET
AC ACRE
HB
WV
WM
WM
SMH
SMH
WV
SDMH
SDMH
SDMH
SDMH90.09'94.08''18.873=L '00.634=R "45'64°94='63.691=L "91'84°52='54.281=L "53'85°32=PARCEL 1
PARCEL 2
28'14'14'
MB 393/61-80LOT 75
MB 388/57-59LOT "P")ETAVIRP( DVLB TDLOBMUHPE = 973.3
40180 SF (0.922 AC.)
PE = 972.4
41828 SF (0.960 AC.)0.60%DOC NO 2020-0161448PARCEL "A"
MB 393/61-80LOT 72
FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL – APPROVED
February 18, 2021
Director’s Decision
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 38045 (TPM2020-0002)
THE MADISON CLUB
FINDINGS
A. The proposed tentative parcel map is consistent with the City General Plan
and subject Specific Plan (Specific Plan 99-035). The proposed map
conforms to the design guidelines and standards of the Specific Plan and
General Plan for Low density residential designated properties, as set forth
in the Land Use Element.
B. The design of the proposed tentative parcel map is consistent with the city
General Plan and subject Specific Plan as the proposed tentative map is
consistent with the Housing Element and applicable goals, policies, and
development standards.
C. The design of the tentative parcel map is not likely to cause substantial
environmental damage nor substantially injure fish or wildlife or their habitat.
The City of La Quinta Design and Development Department has determined
that this project is Categorically Exempt from the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15315 Class 15 (Minor
Land Divisions) and Section 15332 (In-Fill development).
D. The design of the tentative parcel map is not likely to cause serious public
health problems. As conditioned, the proposed tentative parcel map will not
result in any increased hazard to public health or welfare, as the design has
been reviewed by the appropriate responsible agencies for health and safety
issues, with none identified.
E. The site of the proposed tentative parcel map is physically suitable for the
potential development and density of development permitted in the Low
Residential Zone. As conditioned, the proposed design of the subdivision is
physically compatible with the site with regards to level topography for the
type of land use designation and potential development of the subject
property.
F. As conditioned, the proposed tentative parcel map is consistent with all
applicable provisions of this Title 13 of the La Quinta Municipal Code and the
La Quinta Zoning Ordinance, including, but not limited to, minimum lot area
requirements, any other applicable provisions of this code, and the
Subdivision Map Act.
G. As conditioned, the design of the tentative parcel map will not conflict with
easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of
property within the proposed subdivision, for access through or use of the
FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL – APPROVED
February 18, 2021
Director’s Decision
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 38045 (TPM2020-0002)
THE MADISON CLUB
property within the subdivision in that none presently exist and access is
provided within the project and to adjacent public streets.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
GENERAL
1. The applicant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of La
Quinta (“City”), its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or
proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this Tentative
Parcel Map, or any Final Map recorded thereunder. The City shall have sole
discretion in selecting its defense counsel. The City shall promptly notify the
applicant of any claim, action or proceeding and shall cooperate fully in the
defense.
2. This Tentative Parcel Map, and any Final Map recorded thereunder, shall
comply with the requirements and standards of Government Code §§ 66410
through 66499.58 (the “Subdivision Map Act”), and Chapter 13 of the La
Quinta Municipal Code (“LQMC”).
The City of La Quinta’s Municipal Code can be accessed on the City’s Web
Site at www.laquintaca.gov.
3. This Tentative Parcel Map shall expire on February 17, 2024, three years
from the date of approval, unless recorded or granted a time extension
pursuant to the requirements of La Quinta Municipal Code 13.12.160
(Extensions of time for tentative maps).
4. Prior to the issuance of any grading, construction, or building permit by the
City, the applicant shall obtain any necessary clearances and/or permits from
the following agencies, if required:
• Riverside County Fire Marshal
• La Quinta Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Green Sheet
(Development Services Clearance) for Building Permits, Water Quality
Management Plan (WQMP) Exemption Form – Whitewater River
Region, Improvement Permit)
• La Quinta Design and Development Department
FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL – APPROVED
February 18, 2021
Director’s Decision
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 38045 (TPM2020-0002)
THE MADISON CLUB
• Riverside Co. Environmental Health Department
• Coachella Valley Unified School District
• 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. Tentative Parcel Map 38045 shall comply with all applicable terms, conditions
and/or mitigation measures for the following related approval:
• Tentative Tract Map 33076
In the event of any conflict(s) between approval conditions and/or provisions
of these approvals, the Design and Development Director shall adjudicate
the conflict by determining the precedence.
6. Developer shall reimburse the City, within thirty (30) days of presentment
of the invoice, all costs and actual attorney’s fees incurred by the City
Attorney to review, negotiate and/or modify any documents or instruments
required by these conditions, if Developer requests that the City modify or
revise any documents or instruments prepared initially by the City to effect
these conditions. This obligation shall be paid in the time noted above
without deduction or offset and Developer’s failure to make such payment
shall be a material breach of the Conditions of Approval.
7. Developer shall reimburse the City, within thirty (30) days of presentment
of the invoice, all costs and actual consultant’s fees incurred by the City for
engineering and/or surveying consultants to review and/or modify any
documents or instruments required by this project. This obligation shall be
paid in the time noted above without deduction or offset and Developer’s
failure to make such payment shall be a material breach of the Conditions of
Approval.
PROPERTY RIGHTS
FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL – APPROVED
February 18, 2021
Director’s Decision
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 38045 (TPM2020-0002)
THE MADISON CLUB
8. The applicant shall cause no easement to be granted, or recorded, over any
portion of the subject property between the date of approval of the Tentative
Parcel Map and the date of recording of any Final Map, unless such easement
is approved by the City Engineer.
9. 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.
10. Improvements shall be designed and constructed in accordance with City
adopted standards, supplemental drawings and specifications, or as
approved by the City Engineer. Improvement plans shall be stamped and
signed by engineers and other professionals registered in California.
MAPS
11. Prior to the City’s approval of a Final Map, the applicant shall furnish accurate
mylars of the Final Map. The Final Map shall be 1” = 40’ scale.
IMPROVEMENT PLANS
As used throughout these Conditions of Approval, professional titles such as
“engineer,” “surveyor,” and “architect,” refer to persons currently certified or
licensed to practice their respective professions in the State of California.
12. 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).
13. The following plans shall be submitted to the Building and Safety Division for
review and approval prior to issuance of a grading permit. The plans shall
utilize the minimum scale specified, unless otherwise authorized by the
Building Official in writing. Plans may be prepared at a larger scale if
additional detail or plan clarity is desired. Note, the applicant may be
required to prepare other improvement plans not listed here pursuant to
improvements required by other agencies and utility purveyors.
A. On-Site Residential Precise Grading Plan 1" = 30' Horizontal
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.
FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL – APPROVED
February 18, 2021
Director’s Decision
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 38045 (TPM2020-0002)
THE MADISON CLUB
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.
14. 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.laquintaca.gov). Please navigate to the Public Works Department
home page and look for the Standard Drawings hyperlink.
GRADING
15. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.050
(Grading Improvements).
16. Prior to occupancy of the project site for any construction, the applicant shall
obtain a grading permit from the Design and Development Department.
17. 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.
18. Building pad elevations on the grading plan submitted for City Engineer’s
approval shall conform with pad elevations shown on Tentative Tract Map
33076, unless a revision is approved by the City Engineer.
DRAINAGE
19. Stormwater handling shall conform with the approved hydrology and
drainage report for the TM 33076. Nuisance water shall be disposed of in an
approved manner.
20. Storm drainage historically received from adjoining property shall be
received and retained or passed through into the historic downstream
drainage relief route.
21. 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 and the State
Water Resources Control Board’s Order No. 2010-0014-DWQ.
FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL – APPROVED
February 18, 2021
Director’s Decision
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 38045 (TPM2020-0002)
THE MADISON CLUB
MAINTENANCE
22. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.160
(Maintenance).
23. The applicant shall make provisions for the continuous and perpetual
maintenance of perimeter landscaping up to the curb, access drives, and
stormwater BMPs.
FEES AND DEPOSITS
24. 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.
25. 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).