CC Resolution 1989-117^ ;. CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 89-*j*
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
ANNOUNCING FINDINGS AND GRANTING
APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 24889
TO CREATE A 110-LOT SUBDIVISION ON A
426-ACRE SITE.
CASE NO. TT 24889 LANDMARK LAND COMPANY
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La
Quinta, California, did, on the 12th day of September 1989,
hold a duly-noticed Public Hearing to consider the request of
Landmark Land Company to subdivide 426 acres into 110 lots in
the R-2 and C-P-S change of zone to R-2 under consideration)
zone, on property located at the northwest corner of 52nd
Avenue and Jefferson Street, more particularly described as:
PORTIONS OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE NORTH
HALF AND THE SOUTH HALF OF SECTION 5,
TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 7 EAST, SBBM.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta,
California, did, on the 17th day of October, 1989, hold a
duly-noticed Public Hearing to consider the Applicant's request
and recommendation of the Planning Commission concerning
Tentative Tract Map 24889; 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 has
determined that this tentative tract map has been previously
assessed for environmental purposes during consideration of
Specific Plan 85-006; and,
WHEREAS, mitigation of various physical impacts
have been identified and incorporated into the approval
conditions for Specific Plan 85-006, of which this tract is a
part, thereby requiring that monitoring of those mitigation
measures be undertaken to assure compliance with them; 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 approval of
said Tentative Tract map:
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^ ;. 1. That Tentative Tract 24889, as conditionally
approved, is generally consistent with the goals,
policies, and intent of the La Quinta General Plan
for land use density, unit type, circulation
requirements, R-2 zoning district development
standards, and design requirements of the
Subdivision Ordinance.
2. The subject site has a fairly flat topography. The
proposed circulation design and lot layouts, as
conditioned, are, therefore, suitable for the
proposed land division.
3. That the design of Tentative Tract Map No. 24889
will not cause substantial environmental damage or
injury to the wildlife habitat of the Coachella
valley.
4. That the design of the subdivision, as
conditionally approved, is not likely to cause
serious public health problems.
5. That the design of Tentative Tract Map No. 24889
will not conflict with easements acquired by the
public at large for access through the project.
6. That the proposed Tentative Tract No. 24889, as
conditioned, provides for adequate maintenance of
the landscape buffer areas.
7. That general impacts from the proposed tract were
considered within the MEA prepared and adopted in
conjunction with the La Quinta General Plan.
WHEREAS, in the review of this Tentative Tract Map,
the City Council has considered the effect of the contemplated
action of 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 Commission in this
case;
2. That is does hereby waive section 13.12.050, Street
Alignment, and Section 13.12.080(c) of the La
Quinta Subdivision Ordinance, and approve street
alignment as shown on approve Tentative Tract No.
24889 on file in the Planning and Development
Department.
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^ ;. 3. That is does hereby approve the subject Tentative
Tract Map No. 24889 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 17th day of
October, 1989, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Me*bers Bohnenberger, Bosworth, Rushworth,
Sniff and Mayor Pena
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
City of La uinta, California
ATTEST:
AUNDRA L. JUHOL ty Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City of La Quinta, California
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^ ;. CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 89-**
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
TENTATIVE TRACT 24889
OCTOBER 17, 1989
GENERAL
1. Tentative Tract Map No. 24889 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.
2. This Tentative Tract *ap approval shall expire two years
after the original date of approval by the City Council,
unless approved for extension pursuant to the City of La
Quinta Land Division Ordinance.
3. Tentative Tract Map No. 24889 shall comply with all
applicable conditions and requirements of Specific Plan
No. 85-006, Oak Tree West'1, as amended and in effect at
the time of recordation.
4. The final map shall conform substantially with the
approved Tentative Map Exhibit A") as contained in the
Planning and Development Department's file for Tentative
Tract Map 24889 and the following conditions of approval,
which conditions shall take precedence in the event of any
conflict with the provisions of the Tentative Tract Map.
5. Approval of this Tentative Tract Map shall be subject to
approval of GPA 89-026, SP 85-006 Amendment 1), and CZ
89-045 by the City Council.
PUBLIC SERVICES AND UTILITIES
6. Fire protection shall be provided at the time of
development in accordance with the requirements of the
Municipal Code and City Fire Marshal.
7. All requirements and conditions of the Coachella Valley
Water District shall be complied with.
MISCELLANEOUS
8. The Applicant acknowledges that the City has formed a
City-wide landscape and lighting district, and, by
recording a subdivision map, agrees to be included in the
District. Any assessments will be done on a benefit basis
as required by law.
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^ ;.9. As no building will occur until future subdivision(s) of
land, the final map shall give constructive notice. This
notice must appear on the record map with wording approved
by the City Engineer, said wording to be similar to the
following: 1No building permits shall be issued until the
recording of a subsequent final condominium map.
Improvement conditions will be imposed and security posted
at the time the subsequent final map is approved. Survey
monument bonds will still be required if corners are not
set at time map records."
10. The Applicant understands that this approval is for a land
division only, and that separate development approvals,
such as plot plans, use permits, *one changes, and tract
maps, as applicable and as deemed necessary by the
Planning and Development Department, will be required
prior to any development actions, including grading
activities other than those associated with development of
the golf course areas.
11. Tentative Tract Map No. 24889 shall be recorded prior to
any future development being established or overlay tracts
being recorded.
12. The Applicant shall pay the required processing and plan
checking fees as are current at the time the work is being
accomplished by City personnel or subcontractors for the
Planning, Building1 or Engineering Divisions.
ENGINEERING
13. A common area lot shall be established for that area
between the tract perimeter wall and street right-of-way
for Jefferson Street, 52nd Avenue, Calle Rondo, Calle
Tampico, Park Avenue. Landscape maintenance
responsibility of the total common lot and street
landscape parkway shall be the responsibility of the
development.
14. 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.
15. All traffic, circulation, and drainage conditions placed
on Specific Plan 85-006 shall apply except where
specifically modified by the conditions for this tentative
subdivision map.
*6. DELETED BY CITy COUNCIL OCTOBER 17, 1989.
* DELETED BY CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 17, 1989.
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^ ;. **16. The Schedule B street improvements required by the La
Quinta Municipal Code for the street improvements in the
right-of-way contiguous to the subdivision and for the
interior private streets are waived, provided the final
subdivision map clearly states in a conspicuous location
that:
This map exists only for the purpose to provide a
means for financing, and conveyance of property to
parties typically builders or developers) with
adequate resources to construct, or post security
for, improvements needed in the common areas
adjoining and leading to the purchased lot(s). No
building permits will be issued until a subsequent
land division map is filed and recorded in
accordance with the conditions and security posting
requirements of said future map."
*9. DELETED BY PLANNING COMMISSION ON SEPTEMBER 12,
1989.
17. Applicant shall dedicate all necessary public street
right-of-way and utility easements for the following
streets:
0 Jefferson: 60-foot half-width.
o 52nd Ave: 120-foot full-width. See Note)
o Calle Rondo: 30-foot half-width/suitable conforms.
o Tampico: 30-foot half-width/suitable conforms.
o Park Ave: 30-foot half-width/suitable conforms.
NOTE: The 120-foot figure may be reduced to 110
feet, pending the outcome of proposed General Plan
Amendment.
18. Applicant shall record permanent public access easements
on all lots created in the subdivision for private streets.
*19. In order to improve access between Washington Street and
** this subdivision for traffic with trip ends in the
subdivision, and to provide for orderly development along
Avenue 52 east of Washington Street to the eastern edge of
Tract Map #24889, the Applicant shall make every effort to
obtain a 60*foot** wide easement for public street
purposes from the adjoining property owner to the west.
The Applicant may seek reimbursement for the improvements
for that section of Avenue 52 east of Washington Street to
the western edge of Tract * 24889 in the following manner.
1. Prior to January 1, 1992, the Applicant shall seek
direct reimbursement, from the developer of the
property that provides the easement.
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^ ;. 2. After January 1, 1992, the Applicant may seek
reimbursement from the City consistent with any
policy or program in existence at that time.
It shall be understood by all parties involved in
providing the easement that the City intends to condition
the future development of the property adjoining Tract
*24890 to affect reimbursement for costs relevant to same
incurred by the Applicant or City whichever is carrying
the cost at the time. If the Applicant is unable to
obtain the easement, the following condition shall apply:
A. The intersection of new" Avenue 52 with old"
Avenue 52 shall be configured in a manner that the
two intersect at 90 degree angles. The curve on
new" Avenue 52 that leads into the intersection
shall have a minimum radius.
B. In addition to the right-of-way required for the
ultimate alignment of Avenue 52, the Applicant shall
dedicate additional right-of-way as needed, to
accommodate the interim intersection configuration.
C. Traffic signals shall be installed when traffic
counts warrant the need, as determined in accordance
with the collective conditions of approval for this
tract. The Applicant shall be 100% responsible for
the cost of the signals; the City will administer
the design and installation.
20. The Applicant is hereby granted an exception in accordance
with La Quinta Municipal Code 13.12.010 for relief from
the 300-foot minimum centerline curve radius. As a
minimum, the Applicant shall clearly state in a
conspicuous location on the final subdivision map that:
Builders and developers who purchase lots in this
subdivision will be required to state in the CC&Rs
passed to the homeowners association charged with
maintaining the private streets that said streets do
not meet minimum horizontal curve standards for
public streets and therefore shall always remain as
private streets subject to the quality of
maintenance provided by the homeowners association."
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^ ;. **21. Prior to issuance of an encroachment permit, the Applicant
shall enter into a license agreement with the City to
provide for maintenance, liability insurance coverage, and
other relevant concerns that may be identified, and as
needed, for the tunnel that is proposed for placement
under the pavement in the Jefferson Street right-of-way.
The agreement, which will be subject to approval of both
the Applicant and appropriate City officials, will be
prepared by the City at the Applicant's expense.
22. Applicant shall provide street grades that are 9.35
percent or greater, unless demonstrated by engineering
design, and approved by the City Engineer, that drainage
is adequate and the minimum gradient cannot be
satisfactorily obtained.
23. The Applicant shall vacate vehicle access rights to all
public streets except for selected private streets that
may intersect 52nd Avenue and Jefferson Street at location
and in a manner approved by the City Engineer.
Additional exceptions where vehicle access rights to
public streets may be retained are as follows:
a. The golf course maintenance facility located
adjacent to 52nd Avenue an Calle Rondo may enjoy
direct access to 52nd Avenue and Calle Rondo, but
the 52nd Avenue access shall be right-turn-in/
right-turn-out only.
b. The CVWD well site located adjacent to Calle Rondo
and Calle Tampico may enjoy direct access to either
street, but not both.
c. Gated emergency access to interior private streets
from Jefferson Street and Park Avenue shall be
provided in accordance with the requirements of the
City Engineer and City Fire Marshal.
* DELETED BY PLANNING COMMISSION ON SEPTEMBER 12, 1989.
24. The Applicant shall provide a 20-foot-wide and a
10-foot-wide landscaped setback lot, respectively, on the
52nd Avenue and Calle Rondo frontages adjacent to the golf
course maintenance facility.
* Formerly Condition 20, amended by Planning Commission
9/12/89.
** Amended by City Council on October 17, 1989.
* The 60-foot dimension may be reduced to 55-feet pending
the outcome of proposed General Plan Amendment.
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