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SP 2004-074 Griffin Ranch (2013) - Amendment 2 Specific Plan 2004-074 Amendment No. 2 As Adopted October 15, 2013 Resolution No. 2013-048 Prepared for: IOTA Griffin LLC c/o Decatur Advisors, LLC P.O. Box 2016 Carlsbad, CA 92067 619-818-3596 Prepared by: MSA CONSULTING, INC. 34200 Bob Hope Drive Rancho Mirage, California 92270 760-320-9811 Specific Plan 2004-074 Amendment No. 2 As Adopted October 15, 2013 Resolution No. 2013-048 Prepared for: IOTA Griffin LLC c/o Decatur Advisors, LLC P.O. Box 2016 Carlsbad, CA 92067 619-818-3596 Prepared by: MSA CONSULTING, INC. 34200 Bob Hope Drive Rancho Mirage, California 92270 760-320-9811 Griffin Ranch Specific Plan 2004-074 City of La Quinta Amendment No. 2 Amendment No. 2 to the Griffin Ranch Specific Plan Amendment No. 2 to the Griffin Ranch Specific Plan had a limited focus: to permit a smaller community clubhouse facility. To achieve this, development standards, the clubhouse site plan and clubhouse architectural elevations were revised, the list of permitted uses was generalized and an allowable tennis court lighting height of 28-feet was specified. Only the following pages were altered and are labeled as “Amendment No. 2.”  Page 34 - Clubhouse Permitted Uses Table revised  Page 34 - Clubhouse Development Standards revised  Page 36 – Court lighting section added  Exhibit 37 – Clubhouse Plan View replace (page 66)  Exhibit 38a & 38b – Clubhouse Architectural Elevation replaced (page 67a & 67b) All other pages of the Specific Plan labeled “Amendment No. 1” have not changed and are incorporated by reference into this amended document. Griffin Ranch Specific Plan 2004-074 Amendment No. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION Purpose ........................................................................................... 1 Executive Summary ........................................................................ 3 The Process .................................................................................... 5 Relationship to Other Agencies ...................................................... 7 II. SPECIFIC PLAN Project Description ........................................................................ 19 Art in Public Places ....................................................................... 20 Phasing Plan ................................................................................. 20 Hydrology and Flood Control ......................................................... 21 Grading Concept ........................................................................... 21 Erosion Control ............................................................................. 22 SWPPP/NPDES/PM 10 ................................................................ 23 Utilities........................................................................................... 23 III. LAND USE PLAN Land Use ....................................................................................... 32 Development Standards ................................................................ 32 Additional Development Standards ............................................... 35 Amendments to the Specific Plan ................................................. 36 IV. CIRCULATION Vehicular ....................................................................................... 37 Pedestrian/Equestrian ................................................................... 38 V. DESIGN GUIDELINES Landscape Concepts .................................................................... 44 Landscape Maintenance ............................................................... 46 General Architectural Theme ........................................................ 46 As Adopted October 15, 2013 i LIST OF EXHIBITS Exhibit 1 Vicinity Map ............................................................................. 8 Exhibit 2 Aerial Photograph .................................................................. 9 Exhibit 3 USGS Map ............................................................................ 10 Exhibit 4 Proposed Land Use Plan ...................................................... 11 Exhibit 5 Zoning Map ........................................................................... 12 Exhibit 6 General Plan Map ................................................................. 13 Exhibit 7a Site Photos I .......................................................................... 14 Exhibit 7b Site Photos II ......................................................................... 15 Exhibit 7c Site Photos III ........................................................................ 16 Exhibit 8 Tentative Tract Map No. 32879 ............................................. 17 Exhibit 9 Tentative Tract Map No. 34642 ............................................. 18 Exhibit 10 Proposed Phasing Plan ......................................................... 26 Exhibit 11 FEMA Map ............................................................................ 27 Exhibit 12 Preliminary Hydrology ........................................................... 28 Exhibit 13 Existing Utilities Plan ............................................................. 29 Exhibit 14 Preliminary Water Service Plan ............................................. 30 Exhibit 15 Preliminary Sewer Service Plan ............................................ 31 Exhibit 16 Street Cross Sections ............................................................ 39 Exhibit 17 Circulation Exhibit ................................................................. 40 Exhibit 18 Equestrian Trails Exhibit ........................................................ 41 Exhibit 19 Spine Road Plan ................................................................... 42 Exhibit 20 Rural Road Plan .................................................................... 43 Exhibit 21 Madison Street Landscape Plan ........................................... 50 Exhibit 22 Madison Street Entry Plan View ............................................ 51 Exhibit 23 Madison Street Gate Elevation .............................................. 52 Exhibit 24 Madison Street Guard House ................................................ 53 Exhibit 25 Avenue 54 and Monroe Street Landscape Plan View ........... 54 Exhibit 26 Avenue 54 Entry Plan View ................................................... 55 Exhibit 27 Monroe Street Entry Plan View ............................................. 56 Exhibit 28 Avenue 54 and Monroe Street Gate Elevation ...................... 57 Exhibit 29 Spine Road Front Yard Typical ............................................. 58 Exhibit 30 11K Lots Front Yard Typical .................................................. 59 Exhibit 31 12K Lots Front Yard Typical .................................................. 60 Exhibit 32 15K Lots Front Yard Typical .................................................. 61 Exhibit 33 20K Lots Front Yard Typical .................................................. 62 Exhibit 34 Perimeter Wall and Fence Plan ............................................. 63 Exhibit 35 Illustrative Site Plan for TTM 34642 ...................................... 64 Exhibit 36 Open Space/Retention Area for TTM 34642 ......................... 65 Exhibit 37 Clubhouse Plan View ............................................................ 66 Exhibit 38a Clubhouse Architecture Elevation ....................................... 67a Exhibit 38b Clubhouse Architecture Elevation ....................................... 67b Exhibit 39 Architectural Elevation - Monterey ........................................ 68 Exhibit 40 Architectural Elevation – Italian Farmhouse .......................... 69 Exhibit 41 Architectural Elevation – Contemporary Mexican .................. 70 As Adopted October 15, 2013 ii Exhibit 42 Architectural Elevation – Spanish Colonial ............................ 71 Exhibit 43 Architectural Elevation - Andalusian ...................................... 72 LIST OF TABLES Table 1 Master Plant Palette ............................................................... 47 APPENDIX Appendix One ............................................................ General Plan Policies Appendix Two ............................................................................. Definitions Appendix Three.................... Section 9.140.060 La Quinta Municipal Code Appendix Four......................................... Adopting Resolutions/Ordinances SPECIAL REPORTS (Submitted under separate cover) 199 Acre Site Traffic Impact Analysis ..................................Endo Engineering, Sept. 2004 Historical/Archaeological Resources Survey ......... CRM TECH, Sept. 2004 Geotechnical Evaluation ........................... Sladden Engineering, Aug. 2004 Biological Assessment ................................................................................. ...................... James W. Cornett Ecological Consultants, Aug. 2004 Air Quality and Noise Impact Study ..............Endo Engineering, Sept. 2004 45 Acre Site Traffic Impact Study ....................................... Endo Engineering, July 2006 Historical/Archaeological Resources Survey .......... CRM TECH, April 2006 Biological Assessment ................................................................................. .................... James W. Cornett Ecological Consultants, March 2006 Air Quality Impact Study ................................ Endo Engineering, July 2006 Paleontological Report ............................................ CRM TECH, April 2006 Phase I ESA ........................................ Proterra Consulting, Inc., Feb. 2006 Noise Study ................................................................ BridgeNet, July 2006 Hydrology Report ................................... MSA Consulting, Inc. August 2006 As Adopted October 15, 2013 iii Griffin Ranch Specific Plan 2004-074 City of La Quinta Amendment No. 2 CLUBHOUSE PERMITTED USES Private Clubs Outdoor Game Courts – Lighted & Unlighted Dog Parks Swimming Pools/Spas Health/Fitness Facilities Card Rooms Administrative Offices Meeting & Assembly Rooms Salons Restaurants, Bars & Lounges Theatres Minor Retail (accessory) CLUBHOUSE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Minimum Building Street Setback 20’ Minimum Building Abutting Single Family Lot Setback 20’ Minimum Building-to-Parking Setback 10’ Minimum Building-to-Building Setback 10’ Minimum lot size N/A Maximum Building Height 2 story 40’/Tower; 36’/Ridge Maximum Lot Coverage 50% Parking 64 Auto 1, 2 14 Golf Cart Minimum Clubhouse Size (sq. ft.) 10,000 2 Notes: 1. Includes 4 handicapped spaces. 2. Minor adjustments subject to approval by the Community Development Director. As Adopted October 15, 2013 Page 34 of 71 Griffin Ranch Specific Plan 2004-074 City of La Quinta Amendment No. 2 Walls and Fences Perimeter Walls – Perimeter walls will be installed in conformance with the project phasing plan to ensure consistency in the construction of the project’s perimeter walls. These walls may be up to 8.5’ in height from adjacent curb with masonry block and smooth stucco finish. These walls may be constructed as all-view fencing, all masonry, or a combination thereof. Walls may be constructed with a combination of masonry block with smooth stucco, slump stone, view fence, or ornamental iron fencing, or of a combination fencing and landscape berm with pilasters. See Exhibit 34. An acoustical analysis shall be prepared for submission to the City for the perimeter wall permit to ensure that sound attenuation is achieved with the ultimate wall design and that such design is consistent with City of La Quinta noise standards and policies. Residential Walls – Fencing along the side and rear yards of the residences will be a decorative masonry block. Maximum height of interior walls shall be six (6) feet. Common Area Walls – Split rail fences will be used throughout the interior and along the perimeter to define the Multi-Use Trail. Court Lighting Height - Lighting for tennis and other recreational courts shall not exceed 28’ in height. AMENDMENTS TO THE SPECIFIC PLAN The Director of Community Development shall have the authority to determine substantial conformance with the provisions of this Specific Plan when changes are less than 10%; the Planning Commission shall review changes that vary between 10% and 15%; and the City Council shall review all changes greater than 15%. As Adopted October 15, 2013 Page 36 of 72 - 67a - - 67b -