CC Resolution 1989-068^ 9 CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 89-*j*
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ANNOUNCING
FINDINGS, CONFIRMING THE ENVIRONMENTAL
ANALYSIS, AND GRANTING APPROVAL OF
TENTATIVE TRACT 24545 TO ALLOW THE CREATION
OF A 276-LOT SUBDIVISION ON A +269-ACRE
SITE.
CASE NO. TT 24545 NORTHSTAR DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La
Quinta, California, did, in the 23rd day of May, 1989, hold a
duly-noticed Public Hearing and recommended to the City Council
approval of said Tentative Tract request of Northstar
Development Company, Inc., to subdivide 269+ acres into 276
single-family development lots, generally located east of
Washington Street, north of Avenue 50, south of Avenue 48, and
west of Jefferson Street, more particularly described as:
A portion of the northeast quarter of
Section 31, and portions of Section 32,
Township 5 South, Range 7 East, SBB & M.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta,
California, did, on the 6th day of June, 1989, hold a
duly-noticed Public Hearing to consider the Applicant's request
and recommendation of the Planning Commission concerning the
environmental analysis and Tentative Tract Map No. 24545; and,
WHEREAS, said tentative map has complied with the
requirements of The Rules to Implement the California
Environmental Quality Act of 1970" County of Riverside,
Resolution No. 82-213, adopted by reference in City of La
Quinta Ordinance No. 5), in that the Planning Director
conducted an initial study, and has determined that the
proposed tentative tract will not have a significant adverse
impact on the environment; and,
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and
considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all
interested persons desiring to be heard, said City Council did
find the following facts and reasons to justify the approval of
said tentative tract map:
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^ 91. That Tentative Tract 24545, as Conditionally approved, is
generally consistent with the goals, Policies and intent *
of the La Quinta General Plan, in that the proposal
complies with the reguireme**5, R-2 zoning district
developmen* standards, and design reguireme**5 of the
Subdivision Ordinance.
2. That the topography of the site is Suitable for the
proposed land division, circulation design, and
single*fa*ily lot layouts.
3. That the design of Tentative Tract Map 24545 may cause
substantial environmental damage or injury to the
wildlife habitat of the Coachella Valley Fringe*To**
Lizard, but mitigatio* measures in the form of fees for a
new habitat area will lessen this impact.
That the design of the subdivision, as conditionally
approved, will be developed with public sewers and water,
and, therefore is not likely to cause serious public
health problems.
5. That the design of Tentative Tract Map 24545 will not
conflict with easements acguire* by the public at large
for access through the project, since alternate easements
for access and for use have been provided that are
substantially equivale** to those Previously acquired by
the public.
6. That the proposed Tentative Tract 24545, as conditioned,
provided for adequate maintenance of the landscape buffer
areas.
7. That the proposed Tentative Tract 24545, as conditioned,
provided storm water retention, park facilities, and
noise mitigatio**
8. That general impacts from the proposed tract were
considered within the MEA prepared and adopted in
conjunction with the La Quinta General Plan and the prior
EIR with addendum.
WHEREAS, in the review of this Tentative Tract Map,
the City Council has considered the effect of the contemplated
action on the housing needs of the region for purposes of
balancing the needs against the public service needs of the
residents of the City of La Quinta and its environs with
available fiscal and environmental resources.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City council
of the City of La Quinta, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct and
constitute the findings of the Council in this matter;
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^ 92. That it does hereby confirm the environmental
determination relative to the environmental concerns for
this Tentative Tract, and adopts a Negative Declaration;
and,
3. That it does hereby approve the subject Tentative Tract
Map 24545, for the reasons set forth in this Resolution
and subject to the attached conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting
of the La Quinta City Council, held on this 6th day of June,
1989, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Bohnenberger, Bosworth, Rushworth,
Sniff, Mayor Pena
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
JOHN PEN***
City of La Quinta, California
AUNDRA L. JUHOLA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
City of La Quinta, California
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^ 9 CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. Rg-*R
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TENTATIVE TRACT 24545
JUNE 6, 1989
A. GENERAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. The Applicant/Developer shall comply with Exhibit *B",
the Conditions of Approval for Specific Plan 84-004, and
the following conditions, which conditions shall take
precedent in the event of any conflict with the
provisions of the Specific Plan conditions.
2. Tentative Tract Map No. 24545 shall comply with the
requirements and standards of the State Subdivision Map
Act and the City of La Quinta Land Division Ordinance,
unless otherwise modified by the following conditions.
3. This Tentative Tract Map approval shall expire two years
after the original date of approval by the La Quinta City
Council unless approved for extension pursuant to the
City of La Quinta Land Division Ordinance.
4. The Applicant acknowledges that the City is considering a
City-wide Landscape and Lighting District and, by
recording a subdivision map, agrees to be included in the
District and to offer for dedication such easements as
may be required for the maintenance and operation of
related facilities. Any assessments will be done on a
benefit basis, as required by law.
5. The Developer of this subdivision of land shall cause no
easements to be granted or recorded over any portion of
this property between the date of approval by the City
Council and the date of recording of the final map
without the approval of the City Engineer.
6. Per Condition No. 11 of the Specific Plan Conditions, the
Applicant/Developer shall provide the following
improvements as requested by Sunline Transit:
o A bus turnout and passenger waiting shelter shall
be provided on Washington Street. The shelter
could be built by the Developer or the Developer
may make arrangements with Frank Jones and Sunrise
Media to install a shelter with advertising.
Maintenance is the responsibility of the Developer.
o Sunline has suggested standards for bus turnouts
and passenger waiting shelters and are willing to
work with the City and the Developer to create a
mutually-acceptable design.
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^ 97. Per Condition No. 15 of the Specific Plan, the Applicantl
Developer shall construct road lots A, F, I, L, and R
with a minimum 36-foot pavement width, the rest of the
private roads shall be constructed with a minimum 32-foot
pavement.
8. Per Condition No. 34 of the Specific Plan, the
Applicant/Developer shall comply with the Fire Marshal's
requirements:
a. Schedule A fire-protection-approved Super fire
hydrants, 6" x 4" x 2-1/2" x 2-1/2") shall be
located one at each street intersection, spaced not
more than 330 feet apart in any direction, with no
portion of any frontage more than 165 feet from a
fire hydrant. Minimum fire flow shall be 1,000
GPM for two hours duration at 20 PsI.
b. Prior to recordation of the final map, Applicanti
Developer shall furnish one blueline copy of the
water system plans to the Fire Department for
review. Plans shall conform to the fire hydrant
types, location and spacing, and the system shall
meet the fire flow requirements. Plans shall be
signed/approved by a registered civil engineer and
the local water company, with the following
certification: I certify that the design of the
water system is in accordance with the requirements
prescribed by the Riverside County Fire Department."
c. The required water system, including fire hydrants,
shall be installed and accepted by the appropriate
water agency prior to any combustible building
material being placed on an individual lot.
d. Lots N", 0", and S" exceed the maximum allowable
length for dead-end roads and shall be provided
with a connecting through road so that cul-de-sac
does not exceed 1,320 feet; or require fire
sprinkler systems on those houses along the
cul-de-sacs, subject to final approval by the Fire
Marshal.
e. Cul-de-sacs shall provide a minimum 45-foot
curb-to-curb radius turnaround.
f. Entry streets constructed with gates and without
24-hour guard staffing shall be power operated and
equipped with a Fire Department override system.
Gates shall be operable during power failures by
human hands without special knowledge or force.
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^ 9 g. Medians constructed at entry streets shall have a
minimum setback of 30 feet from the curb face of
the connecting streets.
h. Driveways for lots 68, 90, 92, and 127 shall be
improved to withstand the loads of fire apparatus*
and provide a minimum unobstructed width of 20 feet.
1. A permanently mounted, illuminated address monument
shall be installed adjacent to the driveway
entrances for Lots 68, 90, 92 and 127.
Requirements during phasing: The road improvements
shall be constructed as required with each phase so
that dead-end streets do not exceed 1,320 feet in
length.
k. Prior to the issuance of building permits,
Applicant/Developer shall deposit a sum of $100,000
as prepayment of fire mitigation fees.
1. An emergency vehicle control override system shall
be installed on each traffic signal that the
Applicant/Developer is required to install or
alter. Installation shall meet the specifications
and approval of the Road and Fire Departments.
m. If public-use-type building(s) are to be
constructed, additional fire protection may be
required. The fire flows and hydrant locations will
be stipulated when building plans are reviewed by
the Fire Department.
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