CC Resolution 1999-072d_Z RESOLUTION 99-72
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING THE APPEAL
REQUEST OF PGA WEST RESIDENTIAL, INC., AND
UPHOLDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-647, FOR FOUR NEW
PROTOTYPE HOUSES VARYING FROM 2,027 TO 2,809
SQUARE FEET IN SIZE, LOCATED ALONG TANGLEWOOD,
BETWEEN ARNOLD PALMER AND FIRESTONE, IN PGA
WEST.
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-647
APPELLANT: PGA WEST RESIDENTIAL, INC.
APPLICANT: CENTURY-CROWELL COMMUNITIES
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did on
the 1 St day of June, 1 999, hold a Public Hearing to consider the appeal petition of PGA
WEST Residential, Inc., requesting denial of the Planning Commission's approval of
Site Development Permit 99-647 permitting Century-Crowell Communities to construct
four new prototype houses varying from 2,027 to 2,809 square feet in size, located
along Tanglewood, between Arnold Palmer and Firestone, in PGA West, more
particularly described as:
Assessor's Parcel No.: Portions of Tract 21846-3 and Tract 24317-1
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 91h day of March, and the 1 31h and 27th days of April, 1 999, hold a Public
Hearing to consider the request of Century-Crowell Communities to approve four new
prototype houses varying from 2,027 to 2,809 square feet in size. The Planning
Commission, on a 4-1 vote, approved the request by adoption of Resolution 99-029,
subject to conditions; and
WHEREAS, the Architecture and Landscape Review Committee for the
City of La Quinta, California, did on the 4th day of March, 1 999 recommend approval
of the four new prototypes and associated landscaping for Century-Crowell
Communities, by adoption of Minute Motion 99-006, subject to conditions.
WHEREAS, said Site Development Permit has been determined to be
exempt from review because the site is located within PGA West Specific Plan 83-
002). Environmental Impact Report State Clearinghouse #83062922) was certified
by the City Council in 1 984 for SP 83-002. No changed circumstances or conditions
are proposed which would trigger the preparation of a subsequent EIR pursuant to
Public Resources Code Section 21166; and,
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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 find the following facts and reasons to justify approval of said Site
Development Permit, pursuant to Section 9.210.010 of the Zoning Code and Specific
Plan 83-002:
1. The proposed units are of a compatible architectural design, colors, and
materials to the existing units in the tracts. The units utilize similar architectural
features such as tile roofs, exterior plaster, recessed windows, popout window
and door surrounds, and wood fascias. The plans are compatible with the
surrounding neighborhood.
2. The proposed landscaping plans will provide a minimum of one 24 inch box size
tree in the front yard area. All units will have at least one additional tree and
other shrubs and groundcover.
3. No two story residences are proposed, nor are there any existing in the tracts.
4. Masonry walls are proposed between units and will be compatible with existing
walls in the tracts.
5. The size range of the existing residences is 1,290 to 4,830 square feet. The
proposed units vary from 2,027 to 2,809 square feet. This request is in
compliance with compatibility review requirements.
6. The final plot plan will ensure compliance with the requirement that identical,
or similar, front elevations shall not be placed on adjacent lots or directly across
the street from one another.
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; and
2. That it does hereby deny the appeal request by upholding the Planning
Commission approval of Site Development Permit 99-647 for the reasons set
forth in this Resolution, subject to the attached conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
City Council, held on the 1 day of June, 1 999 by the following vote, to wit:
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d_ZAYES: Council Members Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pena
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Adolph
ABSTAIN: None
TOHN ENA,
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
AUNDRAL HO
City of La Quinta, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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DAWN C. HONEYWELL, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
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d_ZCITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO.99-72
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FINAL
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-647 APPEAL
CENTURY-CROWELL COMMUNITIES
JUNE 1, 1999
GENERAL CONDITIONS
This approval is for four residential prototypes containing 2,027 to 2,809
square feet in habitable floor space.
2. Final front yard landscaping plans shall be submitted for review by the
Community Development prior to issuance of the first building permit for these
units. The plans shall provide for and indicate 24-inch box tree sizes with 1.5
to 2-inch caliper measuring 10 feet tall from the top of box as per Section
9.60.300 of the Zoning Ordinance.
3. Garage doors shall be constructed of metal, wood, or composite materials and
be sectional roll-up style if located less than 25-feet from the front property line
pursuant to the requirements of Specific Plan 83-002. Lights are optional.
4. The applicant/developer shall apply for a Minor Use Permit for the model home
complex.
5. Lawn areas shall be either hybrid Bermuda summer) or hybrid Bermuda/Rye
winter) depending on the season planted. All trees shall be double staked to
prevent wind change.
6. Chimney caps shall be decorative.
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