CC Resolution 1997-020^!N RESOLUTION 97-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 96-593 TO ALLOW
CONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE FAMILY HOUSES FOR
VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 28457
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 96-593
APPLICANT: EZ OKIE
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did on
the 18th day of March, 1997, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider the
Planning Commission recommendation for approval of the applicants request to
develop a new subdivision with 11 6 houses on the north side of Fred Waring Drive;
and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 1 0th day of December, 1 998, 1 4th day of January, 1 997, and 11th day of
February, 1 997, hold duly noticed Public Hearings for a 33.1-acre site with 11 6 single
family houses, generally on the north side of Fred Waring Drive and 2,600-feet east
of Washington Street, more particularly described as:
Portion of the 5% SE1A of Section 18, T55, R7E, SBBM
APN: 609-080-013 and 609-070-035)
WHEREAS, said Tentative Map has complied with the requirements of
*The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1 970'* as
amended Resolution 83-63). The Community Development Department has prepared
Environmental Assessment 96-330 for this project which states the project will not
have a significant impact on the environment based on conditions. The City Council
will consider the Planning Commission's recommendation for certification of the
Negative Declaration at the meeting; and,
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons wanting to be heard, said
City Council did make the following Mandatory Findings to justify approval of said Site
Development Permit 96-593:
A. The proposed houses are consistent with the City's General Plan and Zoning
Code.
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The property is designated Low Density Residential 2-4 dwelling units per acre)
per the provisions of the 1992 General Plan Update. The project density is 3.5
dwellings per acre which is under the maximum level for the LDR District.
Detached single family houses are consistent with the goals, policies and intent
of the La Quinta General Plan Land Use Element Chapter 2) provided conditions
are met.
The site is zoned RL Low Density Residential District) which permits single
family development on lots that are greater than 7,200 square feet. The one
and two-story houses meet minimum City requirements and will be consistent
with the provisions of the Zoning Code Chapters 9.30 9.60) at the time
building permits are acquired.
B. The new single family houses are not likely to cause substantial environmental
damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat.
The subject site is vacant and covered by sand dunes and native shrub.
Mitigation fees and environmental studies i.e., cultural resources, noise,
drainage, geotechnical, biologic, air quality, etc.) were completed for this
application. The studies generally state that development will not adversely
affect local wildlife habitats because this is an isolated area surrounded by urban
development. This project will not cause substantial environmental damage or
injury to fish or wildlife, or their habitat because mitigation measures were
completed at the time the site was disturbed or will be mitigated EA 96-330)
based on the Conditions of Approval.
C. The architectural design of the houses is consistent with other projects in the
vicinity.
Mediterranean style houses are proposed. The one and two-story houses,
which range in size from 1 595 to 2,730 square feet, are compatible with
adjacent houses because the exterior materials to be used are stucco with
concrete tile roofing i.e.,, Plans 1-6). Desert colors and different building
facades are proposed for each prototype housing unit to create a diverse
streetscape. Garage parking will be provided for each house as required. No
house will be less than 1 595 square feet which is larger than required, and one
story houses will be built along the perimeter of the project as required by the
RL District provisions. Conditions are required to ensure the houses are built to
current Code standards when constructed.
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D. The site design of each house shall be compatible with surrounding areas and
include prevalent site features.
The houses are plotted so that the front yard of the house is generally 20-feet
from the front property line. In order to enhance the streetscape design, the
houses shall be located 20- to 25*feet from the front property line and side-
loaded garages should be encouraged ensuring that the RL District standards
shall be met. Conditions are recommended which require varied front yards for
this proposal in addition to other requirements.
E. The site landscaping will complement the proposed buildings and create a
unifying influence for the community.
Each house will have front yard landscaping which will include trees, shrubs and
groundcover with on-site irrigation. The landscaping improvements will be
similar to adjacent detached single family developments. The parkway
landscaping will include various plant materials which shall be lush and semi-
mature when installed to enhance the perimeter wall which is required to buffer
noise from automobiles on Fred Waring Drive, a major arterial. The location of
the wall and its relationship to the street will be no less than approximately 1 8-
feet from the edge of the right-of-way to create a harmonious transition from
this project and adjoining properties i.e., Starlight Dunes, etc.). The proposed
plant materials are acceptable for this climate zone and complement other
residential developments in the area.
WHEREAS, in the review of this Site Development Permit, the City
Council has considered, the effect of the contemplated action on housing needs of the
region for purposes of balancing those 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 constitute the findings of the City
Council in this case;
2. That it does hereby approve Site Development Permit 96-593 for the reasons
set forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached conditions.
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta City Council, held on the 1 8th day of March, 1 997, by the following vote, to
wit:
AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Holt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
GLENDA L. HOLT, Mayor
City of La Quinta, California
AT T:
UNDRA L. JU OLA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
* * /4, *QQ
DAWN C. HONEYWLj*it1y Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FINAL
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 96-593 VTTM 28457)
EZ OKIE
MARCH 18, 1997
CONDITIONS:
1. Pedestrian gates leading into the side and back yards shall be wrought iron or
tubular metal. Pedestrian gates shall not exceed 48 inch widths unless located
in a sideyard of 12'-0" wide or larger Section 9.160.030 D2)).
2. The landscape/irrigation plans shall be submitted to the Community
Development Department for review. The plans will require Community
Development Department, Coachella Valley Water District, and the Riverside
County Agriculture Commissioner approval before they will be considered final.
The plans shall include the following: A) front yard landscaping shall include
lawn and a minimum of ten shrubs i.e., 5-gallon or larger) and two trees i.e.,
2 trees 1 5-gallon with 1 diameter trunks and one 24" box tree with a 1.75"
diameter trunk) for interior lots and five trees 4 trees 1 5-gallon minimum
with one 24" box tree) for corner lots; and B) landscaping or fencing shall
screen all ground mounted mechanical equipment i.e., A/C condensing units,
pool equipment, etc.). All provisions of Chapter 8.1 3 Water Efficient
Landscaping and Irrigation) shall be met. The developer and subsequent property
owner shall continuously maintain all landscaping in a healthy and viable
condition.
3. Lawn areas for front yards shall be either Hybrid Bermuda Summer) or Hybrid
Bermuda/Rye Winter) depending upon the season when it is installed. All trees
shall be double staked to prevent wind damage. All shrubs and trees shall be
watered with bubblers or emitters. Landscape improvements shall be installed
before final occupancy of the house.
4. Ground mounted equipment air-conditioning condensers, etc.) shall be located
in side and/or rear yard areas behind screen walls or landscaping. All equipment
shall be a minimum distance of five-feet from any property line.
5. The concrete driveways shall include expansion joints and a broom finish or
better) texture. The driveways shall be at least the width of the garage opening
and be located to permit backing out into the abutting local public streets.
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^!NRESOLUTION 97-20
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FINAL
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 96-593 VTTM 28457)
EZ OKIE
MARCH 18, 1997
1. Pedestrian gates leading into the side and back yards shall be wrought iron or
tubular metal. Pedestrian gates shall not exceed 48 inch widths unless located
in a sideyard of 12-0" wide or larger Section 9.160.030(02)).
2. The landscape/irrigation plans shall be submitted to the Community
Development Department for review. The plans will require Community
Development Department, Coachella Valley Water District, and the Riverside
County Agriculture Commissioner approval before they will be considered final.
The plans shall include the following: A) front yard landscaping shall include
lawn and a minimum of ten shrubs i.e., 5-gallon or larger) and two trees i.e.,
2 trees 1 5-gallon with 1" diameter trunks and one 24" box tree with a 1 75"
diameter trunk) for interior lots and five trees 4 trees 1 5-gallon minimum
with one 24" box tree) for corner lots; and B) landscaping or fencing shall
screen all ground mounted mechanical equipment i.e., A/C condensing units,
pool equipment, etc.). All provisions of Chapter 8.13 Water Efficient
Landscaping and Irrigation) shall be met. The developer and subsequent property
owner shall continuously maintain all landscaping in a healthy and viable
condition.
3. Lawn areas for front yards shall be either Hybrid Bermuda Summer) or Hybrid
Bermuda/Rye Winter) depending upon the season when it is installed. All trees
shall be double staked to prevent wind damage. All shrubs and trees shall be
watered with bubblers or emitters. Landscape improvements shall be installed
before final occupancy of the house.
4. Ground mounted equipment air-conditioning condensers, etc.) shall be located
in side and/or rear yard areas behind screen walls or landscaping. All equipment
shall be a minimum distance of five-feet from any property line.
5. The concrete driveways shall include expansion joints and a broom finish or
better) texture. The driveways shall be at least the width of the garage opening
and be located to permit backing out into the abutting local public streets.
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