PC Resolution 2021-003 Jefferson Street Apartments SP, TPM, SDP, VAR PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2021 - 003
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVAL OF A SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT,
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP, SITE DEVELOPMENT
PERMIT, AND VARIANCE FOR THE JEFFERSON
STREET APARTMENTS AT THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF JEFFERSON STREET AND PALM
CIRCLE DRIVE
CASE NUMBERS:
SPECIFIC PLAN 2020-0001
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 2020-0001
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2020-0001
VARIANCE 2020-0001
APPLICANT: JIM SNELLENBERGER
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California
did, on the 26th day of January, 2021, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to
consider a request by Jim Snellenberger for approval of the Jefferson Street
Apartments, a forty unit residential apartment project, generally located at
the southeast corner of Jefferson Street and Palm Circle Drive, more
particularly described as:
APN 600-080-041, 600-080-042, AND 600-080-001 THROUGH 600-
080-009
WHEREAS, the Design and Development Department published a public
hearing notice in The Desert Sun newspaper on January 15, 2021 as
prescribed by the Municipal Code. Public hearing notices were also mailed to
all property owners within 500 feet of the site; and
Specific Plan 2020-0001 (SP 2015-0002 Repeal)
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 9.240.010 of the La Quinta Municipal Code to justify
recommending to the City Council approval of said Specific Plan:
Planning Commission Resolution 2021-003
Specific Plan 2020-0001 (SP 2015-0002 repeal)
Tentative Parcel Map 2020-0001 (TPM 37891)
Site Development Permit 2020-0001
Variance 2020-0001
Project: Jefferson Apartments
Adopted: January 26, 2021
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1. Consistency with General Plan
The proposed Specific Plan repeal is consistent with the goals and
policies of the La Quinta General Plan in that it is repealing the
existing Specific Plan 2015-0002, which will result in the site being
regulated by its underlying Medium Density Residential zone,
consistent with its Medium/High Density Residential General Plan
designation. The site will change from single family residential to
multifamily residential.
2. Public Welfare
Approval of the proposed Specific Plan repeal will not create
conditions materially detrimental to public health, safety and general
welfare. The Design and Development Department has prepared
Environmental Assessment 2020-0001 for this project, in compliance
with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA). The Design and Development Director 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.
3. Land Use Compatibility
The proposed Specific Plan repeal will remove the existing Specific
Plan 2015-0002 and result in the project site to be regulated by the
underlying Medium Density Residential zone. The repeal of the
Specific Plan would be consistent and compatible with the existing
land use.
4. Property Suitability
The Specific Plan repeal will result in the project site to be regulated
by the underlying Medium Density Residential zone. The uses
permitted by the Medium Density Residential zone are suitable and
appropriate for the subject property in that the site is relatively flat,
vacant, and the area can be served by all necessary public services
and utilities. The proposed project is located at the intersection of
arterial streets and provides convenience to goods and services to
residential neighborhoods in the vicinity.
Planning Commission Resolution 2021-003
Specific Plan 2020-0001 (SP 2015-0002 repeal)
Tentative Parcel Map 2020-0001 (TPM 37891)
Site Development Permit 2020-0001
Variance 2020-0001
Project: Jefferson Apartments
Adopted: January 26, 2021
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Tentative Parcel Map 2020-0001 (TPM 37891)
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be
heard, the Planning Commission did make the following mandatory findings
per La Quinta Municipal Code Section 13.12.130 to justify approval of said
Tentative Parcel Map:
1. Tentative Parcel Map 37891 is consistent with the La Quinta General
Plan. The Tentative Parcel Map is consistent with the Medium/High
Density Residential land use designation as set forth in the General
Plan.
2. The design and improvement of Tentative Parcel Map 37891 is
consistent with the La Quinta General Plan with the implementation
of recommended conditions of approval.
3. The design of Tentative Parcel Map 37891 and proposed
improvements are not likely to cause substantial environmental
damage, nor substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their
habitat. The Design and Development Department has prepared
Environmental Assessment 2020-0001 for this project, in compliance
with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA). The Design and Development Director 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.
4. The design of Tentative Parcel Map 37891 and type of improvements
are not likely to cause serious public health problems, insofar as the
project will be required to comply with all laws, standards and
requirements associated with sanitary sewer collection, water quality
and other public health issues.
5. The site of the proposed subdivision is physically suitable for the type
of development and proposed density of development given the site’s
location at the corner of two arterial roadways and the site is
relatively flat, vacant, and can be served by all necessary public
services and utilities.
Planning Commission Resolution 2021-003
Specific Plan 2020-0001 (SP 2015-0002 repeal)
Tentative Parcel Map 2020-0001 (TPM 37891)
Site Development Permit 2020-0001
Variance 2020-0001
Project: Jefferson Apartments
Adopted: January 26, 2021
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6. The proposed subdivision is consistent with all applicable provisions
of Title 13 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.
7. The design and improvements required for Tentative Parcel Map
37891 will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at
large, for access through or use of the property. All roadway
improvements, easements, if any and surrounding improvements will
be completed to City standards.
Site Development Permit 2020-0001
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 General Plan
The proposed development is consistent with the General Plan land use
designation of Medium/High Density Residential. The City’s General
Plan Medium/High Density Residential designation is designed to
accommodate a broad range of residential land uses, including
apartment projects. The City’s General Plan policies relating to
Medium/High Density Residential encourage a broad range of residential
uses within the City, and the proposed use maintains those policies. The
proposed project is consistent with the following Goals, Programs, and
Policies:
Goal LU-2 as the project consists of high-quality design that
complements and enhances the City. The project design
complements an existing high-quality modern style commercial
development directly north of the project, and utilizes varying
roof lines and wall depths, along with a complementary color
palette.
Goal LU-5 as the project provides a broad range of housing
types and choices for all residents of the City. The project
Planning Commission Resolution 2021-003
Specific Plan 2020-0001 (SP 2015-0002 repeal)
Tentative Parcel Map 2020-0001 (TPM 37891)
Site Development Permit 2020-0001
Variance 2020-0001
Project: Jefferson Apartments
Adopted: January 26, 2021
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provides for an apartment project, which creates a different
housing type and choice for residents within the City.
Policy LU-5.2 in considering changes in market demand in
residential product type to meet the needs of current and
future residents. The project is changing from a single family
residential project to a multifamily apartment project to
respond to market demand in residential product type to
provide residents with apartments.
Goal SC-1 in that it provides a community that provides the
best possible quality of life for all its residents by providing
alternative housing types within La Quinta meanwhile providing
a project that incorporates open space and common area with
a pool for its residents.
Policy ED-1.2 in supporting and assisting in the retention of
existing businesses, and the recruitment of new businesses.
The apartment project provides additional residents nearby to
Highway 111 which will allow for a working base close by to
support and assist in the retention of existing businesses and
recruitment of new businesses.
Goal H-1 in providing housing opportunities that meet the
diverse needs of the City’s existing and project population. The
apartment project of this type provides a diverse type of
residential project.
Policy H-1.3 to direct new housing development to viable areas
where essential public facilities can be provided and
employment opportunities, educational facilities, and
commercial support are available. The housing development
was directed to a viable area where essential public facilities
can be provided and employment opportunities, educational
facilities, and commercial support are all available.
Goal H-2 in assisting in the creation and provision of resources
to support housing for lower and moderate income households
and Policy H-2.1 which is to increase housing choices for lower
and moderate income households. This project increases the
Planning Commission Resolution 2021-003
Specific Plan 2020-0001 (SP 2015-0002 repeal)
Tentative Parcel Map 2020-0001 (TPM 37891)
Site Development Permit 2020-0001
Variance 2020-0001
Project: Jefferson Apartments
Adopted: January 26, 2021
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housing choices for moderate income households. The
applicant has established this would be a moderate level
apartment project, providing more housing choices for
moderate income households.
2. Consistency with Zoning Code
The proposed development, as conditioned, is consistent with the
purpose and intent of the Medium Density Residential zone as well
as the development standards of the City’s Zoning Code and in terms
of architectural style and landscaping. The project satisfies the zone’s
intent to provide for the development of medium density
neighborhoods with one and two-story multifamily dwellings. The
project is generally consistent with the residential development
standards and permitted use table, except a deviation from the image
corridor standards. This development standard deviation may be
approved with the Variance.
3. Compliance with CEQA
The Design and Development Department has prepared
Environmental Assessment 2020-0001 for this project, in compliance
with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA). The Design and Development Director 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.
4. Architectural Design
The architectural design of the project, including, but not limited to,
the architectural style, scale, building mass, materials, colors,
architectural details, roof style and other architectural elements are
compatible with surrounding development and with the quality of
design prevalent in the city. The modern style utilizes a high-quality
design that is compatible with the existing modern style commercial
development directly to the north.
5. Site Design
The site design of the project including, but not limited to, project
entries, interior circulation, pedestrian and bicycle access, pedestrian
Planning Commission Resolution 2021-003
Specific Plan 2020-0001 (SP 2015-0002 repeal)
Tentative Parcel Map 2020-0001 (TPM 37891)
Site Development Permit 2020-0001
Variance 2020-0001
Project: Jefferson Apartments
Adopted: January 26, 2021
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amenities, screening of equipment and trash enclosures, exterior
lighting, and other site design elements are compatible with
surrounding development and with the quality of design prevalent in
the city.
6.Landscape Design
Project landscaping, including, but not limited to, the location, type,
size, color, texture and coverage of plant materials, has been
designed so as to provide visual relief, complement buildings, visually
emphasize prominent design elements and vistas, screen undesirable
views, provide a harmonious transition between adjacent land uses
and between development and open space, and provide an overall
unifying influence to enhance the visual continuity of the project. The
proposed project is consistent with the landscaping standards and
plant palette and implements the standards for landscaping and
aesthetics established in the General Plan and Zoning Code. The
permanent overall site landscaping utilizes various tree and shrub
species to enhance the building architecture and provide adequate
relief and screening from Jefferson Street.
Variance 2020-0001
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 9.210.030 of the La Quinta Municipal Code to justify
approval of said Variance:
1.Consistency with General Plan
The proposed development is consistent with the General Plan land use
designation of Medium/High Density Residential. The City’s General
Plan Medium/High Density Residential designation is designed to
accommodate a broad range of residential land uses, including
apartment projects. The City’s General Plan policies relating to
Medium/High Density Residential encourage a broad range of residential
uses within the City, and the proposed use maintains those policies. The
proposed project is consistent with the following Goals, Programs, and
Policies:
Planning Commission Resolution 2021-003
Specific Plan 2020-0001 (SP 2015-0002 repeal)
Tentative Parcel Map 2020-0001 (TPM 37891)
Site Development Permit 2020-0001
Variance 2020-0001
Project: Jefferson Apartments
Adopted: January 26, 2021
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Goal LU-2 as the project consists of high-quality design that
complements and enhances the City. The project design
complements an existing high-quality modern style commercial
development directly north of the project, and utilizes varying
roof lines and wall depths, along with a complementary color
palette.
Goal LU-5 as the project provides a broad range of housing
types and choices for all residents of the City. The project
provides for an apartment project, which creates a different
housing type and choice for residents within the City.
Policy LU-5.2 in considering changes in market demand in
residential product type to meet the needs of current and
future residents. The project is changing from a single family
residential project to a multifamily apartment project to
respond to market demand in residential product type to
provide residents with apartments.
Goal SC-1 in that it provides a community that provides the
best possible quality of life for all its residents by providing
alternative housing types within La Quinta meanwhile providing
a project that incorporates open space and common area with
a pool for its residents.
Policy ED-1.2 in supporting and assisting in the retention of
existing businesses, and the recruitment of new businesses.
The apartment project provides additional residents nearby to
Highway 111 which will allow for a working base close by to
support and assist in the retention of existing businesses and
recruitment of new businesses.
Goal H-1 in providing housing opportunities that meet the
diverse needs of the City’s existing and project population. The
apartment project of this type provides a diverse type of
residential project.
Policy H-1.3 to direct new housing development to viable areas
where essential public facilities can be provided and
employment opportunities, educational facilities, and
commercial support are available. The housing development
was directed to a viable area where essential public facilities
Planning Commission Resolution 2021-003
Specific Plan 2020-0001 (SP 2015-0002 repeal)
Tentative Parcel Map 2020-0001 (TPM 37891)
Site Development Permit 2020-0001
Variance 2020-0001
Project: Jefferson Apartments
Adopted: January 26, 2021
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can be provided and employment opportunities, educational
facilities, and commercial support are all available.
Goal H-2 in assisting in the creation and provision of resources
to support housing for lower and moderate income households
and Policy H-2.1 which is to increase housing choices for lower
and moderate income households. This project increases the
housing choices for moderate income households. The
applicant has established this would be a moderate level
apartment project, providing more housing choices for
moderate income households.
2.Consistency with Zoning Code
The proposed development, as conditioned, is consistent with the
development standards of the City’s Zoning Code and the purpose
and intent of the Medium Density Residential District. The project
satisfies the District’s intent to provide for the development of
medium density neighborhoods with one and two-story multifamily
dwellings.
3.Compliance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
The Design and Development Department has prepared
Environmental Assessment 2020-0001 for this project, in compliance
with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA). The Design and Development Director 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.
4.Surrounding Uses
As conditioned, approval of the application will not create conditions
materially detrimental to the public health, safety and general
welfare or injurious to or incompatible with other properties or land
uses in the vicinity. The project is surrounded by existing residential
developments and is constructed in a way to not impede on the
existing homes closest to this project.
Planning Commission Resolution 2021-003
Specific Plan 2020-0001 (SP 2015-0002 repeal)
Tentative Parcel Map 2020-0001 (TPM 37891)
Site Development Permit 2020-0001
Variance 2020-0001
Project: Jefferson Apartments
Adopted: January 26, 2021
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5.Special Circumstances
There are special circumstances applicable to the subject property,
including size, shape, location and surrounding, which, when the
zoning regulations are strictly applied, deprive the property of
privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity subject to the
same zoning regulated. Special circumstances exist with the parcel
shape, location, and surrounding existing buildings and infrastructure
that make it difficult to design the building to meet image corridor
height and maximum floor standards. The building parcel is narrow
in shape, equaling 190 ft in width from east to west, which leads to
only 40 ft of width that is not within the image corridor standards
that apply 150 ft from Jefferson Street. Constructing a one-story
apartment project complex under 22 ft creates design problems to
establish a medium density multifamily residential project that still
meets all other requirements on density, setbacks, required parking,
required landscaping, required open space and common areas, and
provides a good quality project also suitable to surrounding uses.
This proposal is for a new forty unit apartment residential project
proposed to not adhere to the following La Quinta Municipal Code
Section 9.50.020 Height limits and setbacks near image corridor
standards:
All buildings limited to one story, not to exceed twenty-two
feet in height within one hundred fifty feet of the edge of
right-of-way of general plan designated image corridors
(Jefferson Street).
All other La Quinta Municipal Code project standards are met. The
proposed project is proposed to be two stories and a maximum height
of 25 ft. This 25 ft height is less than the 28 ft maximum height of the
underlying zone. The image corridor along Jefferson, specifically to the
east of Jefferson south of Palm Circle drive, does not extend too far to
the east, interrupting the image corridor in this area. At this point, the
City limits extend approximately 750 feet east of Jefferson Street.
6.Preservation of Property Rights
The granting of the variance is necessary for the preservation of a
substantial property right possessed by other property in the same
vicinity and zoning district and otherwise denied to the subject property.
Planning Commission Resolution 2021-003
Specific Plan 2020-0001 (SP 2015-0002 repeal)
Tentative Parcel Map 2020-0001 (TPM 37891)
Site Development Permit 2020-0001
Variance 2020-0001
Project: Jefferson Apartments
Adopted: January 26, 2021
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The adjustment authorized allows for the development of this project as
a medium density project within a medium density zone. Without the
adjustment, the project is not able to be developed as intended and
allows the medium density project to be developed as such. Without
the variance exception, other development standards would be
significantly impacted, such as landscaping, open space, and parking.
7.No Special Privileges
The conditions of approval assure that the adjustment authorized will
not constitute a grant of special privileges which are inconsistent with
the limitations placed upon other properties in the vicinity subject to the
same zoning regulations. The adjustment authorized allows for the
development of this project as a medium density project within a
medium density zone. Without the adjustment, the project is not able
to be developed as intended. Without the adjustment, other
development standards would be significantly impacted, such as
landscaping, open space, and parking.
8.No Land Use Variance
The approval does not authorize a land use or activity which is not
permitted in the applicable zoning district. Multifamily residential
projects are allowed within the Medium Density Residential district.
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 the Planning Commission hereby recommends to the City
Council approval of Specific Plan 2020-0001 (Specific Plan 2015-0002 Repeal),
Tentative Parcel Map 2020-0001 (Tentative Parcel Map 37891), Site
Development Permit 2020-0001, and Variance 2020-0001, subject to the
attached Conditions of Approval.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2021-003
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
SDP2020-0001
PROJECT: JEFFERSON APARTMENTS
ADOPTED: JANUARY 26, 2021
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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.Site Development Permit 2020-0001 shall comply with all applicable
conditions and/or mitigation measures for the following related approvals:
Environmental Assessment 2020-0001
Tentative Parcel Map 37891 (TPM2020-0001)
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.
3.The Site Development Permit shall expire on twenty four months after
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.
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
(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
•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)
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SDP2020-0001
PROJECT: JEFFERSON APARTMENTS
ADOPTED: JANUARY 26, 2021
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•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 improvements plans for City approval.
5.Coverage under the State of California General Construction 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 Discharger 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 Permittee 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).
2)Temporary Sediment Control.
3)Wind Erosion Control.
4)Tracking Control.
5)Non-Storm Water Management.
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SDP2020-0001
PROJECT: JEFFERSON APARTMENTS
ADOPTED: JANUARY 26, 2021
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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 provision for the funding and 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 is 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.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.
9.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
10.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.
11.The applicant shall offer for dedication all public street rights-of-way in
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SDP2020-0001
PROJECT: JEFFERSON APARTMENTS
ADOPTED: JANUARY 26, 2021
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conformance with the City's General Plan, Municipal Code, applicable specific
plans, and/or as required by the City Engineer.
12.The public street right-of-way offers for dedication required for this
development include:
A. PUBLIC STREETS
1)Jefferson Street (Major Arterial) – 64 feet from the centerline of
Jefferson Street for a total 128-foot ultimate developed right of way.
13.Dedications shall include additional widths as necessary for dedicated right
and left turn lanes, bus turnouts, and other features contained in the
approved construction plans.
14.When the City Engineer determines that access rights to the proposed street
rights-of-way shown on the approved Site Development Permit are
necessary prior to approval of the improvements dedicating such rights-of-
way, the applicant shall grant the necessary rights-of-way within 60 days of
a written request by the City.
15.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 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.
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SDP2020-0001
PROJECT: JEFFERSON APARTMENTS
ADOPTED: JANUARY 26, 2021
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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 remove the No U-Turn sign on Jefferson Street at Vista
Grande for southbound left turn traffic to allow residents at this project to
make turn arounds.
22.The applicant shall design 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:
Parking Lot & Aisles (Low Traffic) 3.0" a.c./4.5" c.a.b.
Parking Lot & Aisles (High Traffic) 4.5" a.c /5.5" c.a.b.
or the approved equivalents of alternate materials per the City Engineer.
23.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.
24.Improvements shall include 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.
25.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 qualified engineers.
26.Standard knuckles and corner cut-backs shall conform to Riverside County
Standard Drawings #801 and #805, respectively, unless otherwise approved
by the City Engineer.
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27.The design of parking facilities shall conform to LQMC Chapter 9.150 and in
particular the following:
A. The parking space and aisle widths and the double hairpin stripe
parking space design shall conform to LQMC Chapter 9.150.
B. Cross slopes should be a maximum of 2% where accessibility is
required including accessibility routes between buildings.
C. Building access points shall be shown on the Precise Grading Plans to
evaluate accessibility issues.
D. Accessibility routes to public streets and adjacent development shall
be shown on the Precise Grading Plan.
E. Parking space lengths shall be according to LQMC Chapter 9.150 and
be a minimum of 17 feet in length with a 2-foot overhang for standard
parking spaces and 18 feet with a 2-foot overhang for accessible
parking space or as approved by the City Engineer. One van accessible
parking stall is required per 8 accessible parking stalls.
F. Drive aisles between parking spaces shall be a minimum of 26 feet or
as approved by the City Engineer.
Entry drives, main interior circulation routes, corner cutbacks, bus turnouts,
dedicated turn lanes, accessibility route to public streets and other features
shown on the approved construction plans, may require additional street
widths and other improvements as may be determined by the City Engineer.
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 Development Services Division. 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
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prepare other improvement plans not listed here pursuant to improvements
required by other agencies and utility purveyors.
A. Precise Grading Plan 1" = 20' Horizontal
B. PM10 Plan 1” = 40’ Horizontal
C. Erosion Control Plan 1” = 40’ Horizontal
D. Final WQMP (Plan submitted in Report Form)
NOTE: A through D to be submitted concurrently.
(Separate Storm Drain Plans if applicable)
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 Off-Site Plan & Profile Street Plans and Signing & Striping Plans shall show
all existing improvements for a distance of at least 200-feet beyond the
project limits, or a distance sufficient to show any required design
transitions.
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.
“On-Site Precise Grading” 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
accessibility requirements.
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
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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 EOR 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.Prior to constructing any off-site improvements, the developer shall deposit
securities in accordance with Engineering Bulletin 09-02 or as approved by
the City Engineer.
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.
35.Depending on the timing of the development of this Tentative Tract Map, 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 tentative tract map.
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.
In the event that any of the improvements required for this development are
constructed by the City, the applicant shall, prior to the approval of the Final
Map, or the issuance of any permit related thereto, reimburse the City for
the costs of such improvements.
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
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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 an engineer
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. WQMP prepared by an appropriate professional registered in the State
of California, and
F. A grading bond in a form acceptable to the City, and in an amount
sufficient to guarantee compliance with the grading bond
requirements.
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,
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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 (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.
42.Building pad elevations on the precise grading plan submitted for City
Engineer’s approval shall conform with pad elevations shown on the
preliminary grading plan, unless the pad elevations have other requirements
imposed elsewhere in these Conditions of Approval, or as approved by the
City Engineer.
43.Building pad elevations of perimeter lots shall not differ by more that one
foot higher from the building pads in adjacent developments.
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.
44.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 Site Development Permit, the applicant shall submit
the proposed grading changes to the City Engineer for a substantial
conformance review.
45.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.
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46.Stormwater handling shall conform with the approved hydrology and
drainage report for the Jefferson Apartments project (TPM2020-0001 and
SDP2020-0001), or as approved by the City Engineer. Nuisance water shall
be disposed of in an approved manner.
Nuisance water shall be retained onsite and disposed of via an underground
percolation improvement approved by the City Engineer.
47.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 10 year storm in the Village area shall be retained within the
development, unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer. The design
storm shall be the 1 hour, 3 hour, 6 hour or 24 hour event producing the
greatest total run off.
48.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.
49.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.
50.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.
51.No fence or wall shall be constructed around any retention basin unless
approved by the Planning Manager and the City Engineer.
52.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. Additionally, retention basin widths shall be not less than 20 feet at
the bottom of the basin.
53.Stormwater may not be retained in landscaped parkways or landscaped
setback lots. Only incidental storm water (precipitation which directly falls
DRAINAGE
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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).
54.The design of the development shall not cause any increase in flood
boundaries and levels in any area outside the development.
55.The development shall be graded to permit storm flow in excess of retention
capacity to flow out of the development through a designated overflow.
56.Storm drainage historically received from adjoining property shall be
received and retained or passed through into the historic downstream
drainage relief route.
57.If permitted by the City Engineer, when an applicant proposes discharge of
storm water directly, or indirectly, into the Coachella Valley Stormwater
Channel, the applicant shall execute an indemnification instrument as
approved by the City Engineer and City Attorney. Additionally, the applicant
shall pay for all costs of sampling and testing associated with the
development’s drainage discharge which may be required under the City’s
NPDES Permit or other City or area-wide pollution prevention program, and
for any other obligations and/or expenses which may arise from such
discharge. The indemnification shall be executed and furnished to the City
prior to the issuance of any grading, construction or building permit, and
shall be binding on all heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, and
successors in interest in the land within this site development permit
excepting therefrom those portions required to be dedicated or deeded for
public use. If such discharge is approved for this development, the applicant
shall make provisions for meeting these obligations.
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. 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
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.
The 92 KV transmission power poles and 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. Additionally, grease traps and the
maintenance thereof shall be located as to not conflict with access
aisles/entrances.
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
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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.
LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION
64.The applicant shall comply with LQMC Sections 13.24.130 (Landscaping
Setbacks) & 13.24.140 (Landscaping Plans).
65.Landscape and irrigation plans for landscaped lots and setbacks, medians,
retention basins, and parks shall be signed and stamped by a licensed
landscape architect.
66.All new and modified 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.Lighting plans shall be submitted with the final landscaping plans for a
recommendation to the Planning Manager for his approval. Exterior lighting
shall be consistent with LQMC Section 9.100.150 (Outdoor Lighting). All
freestanding lighting shall not exceed 18 feet in height, and shall be fitted
with a visor if deemed necessary by staff to minimize trespass of light off the
property. The illuminated carports shall be included in the photometric study
as part of the final lighting plan submittal.
68.All water features shall be designed to minimize “splash”, and use high
efficiency pumps and lighting to the satisfaction of the Community
Development Director. They shall be included in the landscape plan water
efficiency calculations per Municipal Code Chapter 8.13.
69.All rooftop mechanical equipment shall be completely screened from view.
Utility transformers or other ground mounted mechanical equipment shall
be fully screened with a screening wall or landscaping and painted to match
the adjacent buildings.
70.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. 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 justifies 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
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71.The applicant or his agent has the responsibility for proper sight distance
requirements per guidelines in the AASHTO “A Policy on Geometric Design of
Highways and Streets, 5th Edition” or latest, in the design and/or installation
of all landscaping and appurtenances abutting and within the private and
public street right-of-way.
72.The final design of the perimeter landscaping, particularly the perimeter wall,
shall be included with the Final Landscape Plan submittal.
CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS
73.Plans shall be prepared to the applicable code at the time of submittal for
building permit. As of January 1, 2020, these are the 2019 California Building
Codes.
74.Provide Means of Egress Analysis detailing the Exit Access, the Exit and the
Exit Discharge, including dimensioning widths and paths of egress travel,
door hardware, occupant loads, rated construction, and accessible egress
signage.
75.Provide Fire-Resistance Rating for Building Elements Table showing how the
proposed construction will comply with Table 601 and 602 for building
elements and exterior wall ratings, and Table 705.8 for opening protection
requirements. CBC 601, 602 and 705.
76.Provide accessibility matrix demonstrating compliance with Chapter 11A for
Covered Multifamily Housing Accessibility. Plans shall also be prepared for
both interior and exterior accessibility features as required by Chapter 11A
but also Federal Design Standards such as Fair Housing Act.
77.Photovoltaic Requirements. All low-rise residential buildings shall have a
photovoltaic (PV) system meeting the minimum qualification requirements
as specified in Joint Appendix JA11, with annual electrical output equal to or
greater than the dwelling's annual electrical usage as determined by
Equation 150.1-C of Section 150.1(c)(14) under the prescriptive approach
or Section 150.1(b)(1) under the performance approach compliance
method’s.
78.LOW-RISE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING is a building, other than a hotel/motel
that is Occupancy Group R-2, multifamily, with three habitable stories or
less.
79.The provisions of California Green Building Standards Code outline planning,
design and development methods that include environmentally responsible
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site selection, building design, building siting and development to protect,
restore and enhance the environmental quality of the site and respect the
integrity of adjacent properties, please provide compliance information on
plans as applicable. Include planning and design requirements of division
4.1, and the applicable water efficiency and conservations and the material
conservation and resource efficiency for exterior items of division 4.3, and
4.4 respectfully, and environmental quality division 4.5.
80.Additional comments may be required based on further information being
provided for review. Although this is not a complete review for building
permit, these items are being offered to help expedite the review and
approval of your project during the permitting stage.
81.Fire Hydrants and Fire Flow: Provide water system plans to show there exists
or proposed improvements of fire hydrant(s) capable of delivering the
minimum fire flow, per CFC Appendix B Table B105.1 and Table B105.2 as
amended by LQMC, within 400 feet to all portions around the proposed
structure. Minimum fire hydrant location and spacing shall comply with the
CFC and NFPA 24. Reference 2016 California Fire Code (CFC) 507.5.1.
a.Transportation Hydrants: Where new water mains are extended
along streets where hydrants are not needed for protection of
structures or similar fire problems, fire hydrants shall be provided
at spacing not to exceed 1,000 feet to provide for transportation
hazards. (CFC Table C102.1 ft nt c.)
82.Fire Department Access: Access roads shall be provided to within 150 feet to
all portions of all buildings and shall have an unobstructed width of not less
than 24-feet exclusive of curb-side parking, bike lanes and other roadway
features. The construction of the access roads shall be all weather and
capable of sustaining 40,000 lbs. over two axles for areas of residential
development and 60,000 lbs. over two axels for commercial developments.
Ref. CFC 503.1.1 and 503.2.1 as amended by the City of La Quinta. a. Fire
Lane marking: Identification and marking of fire lanes, including curb details
and signage shall be in compliance with Riverside County Fire Department
Standards.
83.Requests for installation of traffic calming designs/devices on fire apparatus
access roads shall be submitted and approved by the Office of the Fire
Marshal. Ref. CFC 503.4.1
84.Phased Construction Access: If construction is phased, each phase shall
provide approved access for fire protection prior to any construction. Ref.
CFC 503.1
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85.Fire Sprinkler System: All Residential buildings, and buildings with an area
of 3,600 square feet or larger are required to have an approved Automatic
Fire Sprinkler System installed by the CA Building and Fire Codes. System
type and design requirements shall be in compliance with applicable codes
and NFPA standards.
86.Fire Alarm and Detection System: A water flow monitoring fire alarm system
will be required. Ref. CFC 903.4, CFC 907.2 and NFPA 72 7.
87.Knox Box and Gate Access: Buildings shall be provided with a Knox Box for
service/utility areas. The Knox Box shall be installed in an accessible location
approved by the Office of the Fire Marshal. All gates shall be provided with Knox
access. Electronically operated gates shall be provided with Knox key devices and
automatic sensors for access. Ref. CFC 506.1
88.Addressing: A building and unit numbering plan shall be submitted for review
by Building and Fire. *This may be the sample 4’x4’ Facility Map noted in
comment 2.b. **May be addressed during construction permitting. These
comments are preliminary and further review will occur upon receipt of
construction plans. Additional requirements may be required based upon the
adopted codes at the time of submittal.
PUBLIC SERVICES
89.The applicant shall provide public transit improvements if required by
SunLine Transit Agency and approved by the City Engineer.
MAINTENANCE
90.The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.160
(Maintenance).
91.The applicant shall make provisions for the continuous and perpetual
maintenance of perimeter landscaping up to the curb, common areas, access
drives, sidewalks, and stormwater BMPs.
FEES AND DEPOSITS
92.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.
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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 Tentative
Parcel Map. 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”).
3. The Tentative Parcel Map shall expire thirty six months after approval and
shall become null and void in accordance with La Quinta Municipal Code
Section 13.12.150. An extension of time may be requested pursuant to La
Quinta Municipal Code Section 13.12.150.
4.Tentative Parcel Map 2020-0001 shall comply with all applicable conditions
and/or mitigation measures for the following related approvals:
Environmental Assessment 2020-0001
Site Development Permit 2020-0001
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.
5.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
(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
•Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD)
•Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD)
•Imperial Irrigation District (IID)
•California Regional Water Quality Control Board (CRWQCB)
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•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 improvements plans for City approval.
6.Coverage under the State of California General Construction 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 Discharger Identification (WDID) number
to the City prior to the issuance of a grading or building permit.
7.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 Permittee 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).
2)Temporary Sediment Control.
3)Wind Erosion Control.
4) Tracking Control.
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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 provision for the funding and 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 is required.
8.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).
9.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.
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.The applicant shall offer for dedication all public street rights-of-way in
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conformance with the City's General Plan, Municipal Code, applicable specific
plans, and/or as required by the City Engineer.
13.The public street right-of-way offers for dedication required for this
development include:
A. PUBLIC STREETS
1)Jefferson Street (Major Arterial) – 64 feet from the centerline of
Jefferson Street for a total 128-foot ultimate developed right of way.
14.Dedications shall include additional widths as necessary for dedicated right
and left turn lanes, bus turnouts, and other features contained in the
approved construction plans.
15.When the City Engineer determines that access rights to the proposed street
rights-of-way shown on the approved Tentative Parcel Map are necessary
prior to approval of the improvements dedicating such rights-of-way, the
applicant shall grant the necessary rights-of-way within 60 days of a written
request by the City.
16.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 is restricted, except for those
access points identified on the Tentative Parcel Map, or as otherwise
conditioned in these conditions of approval. The vehicular access restriction
shall be shown on the recorded final parcel map.
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
occur.
20.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
Tract Map and the date of recording of any Final Map, unless such easement
is approved by the City Engineer.
FINAL MAPS
21.Prior to the City’s approval of a Final Map, the applicant shall furnish accurate
mylars of the Final Map.
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STREET AND TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS
22.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.
23.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.
24.The applicant shall remove the No U-Turn sign on Jefferson Street at Vista
Grande for southbound left turn traffic to allow residents at this project to
make turn arounds.
25.The applicant shall design 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:
Parking Lot & Aisles (Low Traffic) 3.0" a.c./4.5" c.a.b.
Parking Lot & Aisles (High Traffic) 4.5" a.c /5.5" c.a.b.
or the approved equivalents of alternate materials per the City Engineer.
26.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.
27.Improvements shall include 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.
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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 qualified engineers.
29.Standard knuckles and corner cut-backs shall conform to Riverside County
Standard Drawings #801 and #805, respectively, unless otherwise approved
by the City Engineer.
PARKING and ACCESS POINTS
30.The design of parking facilities shall conform to LQMC Chapter 9.150 and in
particular the following:
A. The parking space and aisle widths and the double hairpin stripe
parking space design shall conform to LQMC Chapter 9.150.
B. Cross slopes should be a maximum of 2% where accessibility is
required including accessibility routes between buildings.
C. Building access points shall be shown on the Precise Grading Plans to
evaluate accessibility issues.
D. Accessibility routes to public streets and adjacent development shall
be shown on the Precise Grading Plan.
E. Parking space lengths shall be according to LQMC Chapter 9.150 and
be a minimum of 17 feet in length with a 2-foot overhang for standard
parking spaces and 18 feet with a 2-foot overhang for accessible
parking space or as approved by the City Engineer. One van accessible
parking stall is required per 8 accessible parking stalls.
F. Drive aisles between parking spaces shall be a minimum of 26 feet or
as approved by the City Engineer.
Entry drives, main interior circulation routes, corner cutbacks, bus turnouts,
dedicated turn lanes, accessibility route to public streets and other features
shown on the approved construction plans, may require additional street
widths and other improvements as may be determined by the City Engineer.
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.
31.Improvement plans shall be prepared by or under the direct supervision of
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qualified engineers and/or architects, as appropriate, and shall comply with
the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.040 (Improvement Plans).
32.The following improvement plans shall be prepared and submitted for review
and approval by the Development Services Division. 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. Precise Grading Plan 1" = 20' Horizontal
B. PM10 Plan 1” = 40’ Horizontal
C. Erosion Control Plan 1” = 40’ Horizontal
D. Final WQMP (Plan submitted in Report Form)
NOTE: A through D to be submitted concurrently.
(Separate Storm Drain Plans if applicable)
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 Off-Site Plan & Profile Street Plans and Signing & Striping Plans shall show
all existing improvements for a distance of at least 200-feet beyond the
project limits, or a distance sufficient to show any required design
transitions.
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.
“On-Site Precise Grading” 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
accessibility requirements.
33.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.
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34.The applicant shall furnish a complete set of all approved improvement plans
on a storage media acceptable to the City Engineer (currently mylars).
35.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 EOR 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.
GRADING
36.The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.050
(Grading Improvements).
37.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.
38.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 an engineer
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. WQMP prepared by an appropriate professional registered in the State
of California, and
F. A grading bond in a form acceptable to the City, and in an amount
sufficient to guarantee compliance with the grading bond
requirements.
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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.
39.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.
40.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.
41.Building pad elevations on the precise grading plan submitted for City
Engineer’s approval shall conform with pad elevations shown on the
preliminary grading plan, unless the pad elevations have other requirements
imposed elsewhere in these Conditions of Approval, or as approved by the
City Engineer.
42.Building pad elevations of perimeter lots shall not differ by more that one
foot higher from the building pads in adjacent developments.
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.
43.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 Parcel Map, the applicant shall submit the
proposed grading changes to the City Engineer for a substantial conformance
review.
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44.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.
DRAINAGE
45.Stormwater handling shall conform with the approved hydrology and
drainage report for the Jefferson Apartments project (TPM2020-0001 and
SDP2020-0001), or as approved by the City Engineer. Nuisance water shall
be disposed of in an approved manner.
Nuisance water shall be retained onsite and disposed of via an underground
percolation improvement approved by the City Engineer.
46.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 10 year storm in the Village area shall be retained within the
development, unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer. The design
storm shall be the 1 hour, 3 hour, 6 hour or 24 hour event producing the
greatest total run off.
47.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.
48.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.
49.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.
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50.No fence or wall shall be constructed around any retention basin unless
approved by the Planning Manager and the City Engineer.
51.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. Additionally, retention basin widths shall be not less than 20 feet at
the bottom of the basin.
52.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).
53.The design of the development shall not cause any increase in flood
boundaries and levels in any area outside the development.
54.The development shall be graded to permit storm flow in excess of retention
capacity to flow out of the development through a designated overflow.
55.Storm drainage historically received from adjoining property shall be
received and retained or passed through into the historic downstream
drainage relief route.
56.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.
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
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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
57.The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.110
(Utilities).
58.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.
59.Existing overhead utility lines within, or adjacent to the proposed
development, and all proposed utilities shall be installed underground.
The 92 KV transmission power poles and all existing utility lines attached to
joint use 92 KV transmission power poles are exempt from the requirement
to be placed underground.
60.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. Additionally, grease traps and the
maintenance thereof shall be located as to not conflict with access
aisles/entrances.
CONSTRUCTION
61.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.
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62.The applicant shall comply with LQMC Sections 13.24.130 (Landscaping
Setbacks) & 13.24.140 (Landscaping Plans).
63.Landscape and irrigation plans for landscaped lots and setbacks, medians,
retention basins, and parks shall be signed and stamped by a licensed
landscape architect.
64.All new and modified 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).
65.Lighting plans shall be submitted with the final landscaping plans for a
recommendation to the Planning Manager for his approval. Exterior lighting
shall be consistent with LQMC Section 9.100.150 (Outdoor Lighting). All
freestanding lighting shall not exceed 18 feet in height, and shall be fitted
with a visor if deemed necessary by staff to minimize trespass of light off the
property. The illuminated carports shall be included in the photometric study
as part of the final lighting plan submittal.
66.All water features shall be designed to minimize “splash”, and use high
efficiency pumps and lighting to the satisfaction of the Community
Development Director. They shall be included in the landscape plan water
efficiency calculations per Municipal Code Chapter 8.13.
67.All rooftop mechanical equipment shall be completely screened from view.
Utility transformers or other ground mounted mechanical equipment shall
be fully screened with a screening wall or landscaping and painted to match
the adjacent buildings.
68.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. 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 justifies 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.
69.The applicant or his agent has the responsibility for proper sight distance
requirements per guidelines in the AASHTO “A Policy on Geometric Design of
Highways and Streets, 5th Edition” or latest, in the design and/or installation
of all landscaping and appurtenances abutting and within the private and
public street right-of-way.
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70.The final design of the perimeter landscaping, particularly the perimeter wall,
shall be included with the Final Landscape Plan submittal.
PUBLIC SERVICES
71.The applicant shall provide public transit improvements if required by
SunLine Transit Agency and 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 perimeter landscaping up to the curb, common areas, 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.