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CC Resolution 2003-054RESOLUTION 2003-054 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TWO PROTOTYPE ONE STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOUSE PLANS RANGING IN SIZE FROM 3,080 SQ. FT. TO OVER 3,300 SQ. FT. FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31289 WITHIN LAKE LA QUINTA CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2003-769 APPLICANT: JIM HAYHOE WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the 1st day of July, 2003, consider a request by Mr. Jim Hayhoe to approve architectural and landscaping plans for detached single story residential houses on seven lots located at the northeast corner of Caleo Bay and Via Florence in a RL Zone District, more particularly described as: Assessor's Parcel Numbers: 643-200-009 to -01 1 Parcel 9-1 1 of Parcel Map 27892 WHEREAS, on 8" day of April, 2003, the Community Development Department mailed case file materials to all affected agencies for their review and comment. All written comments are on file with the Community Development Department; and WHEREAS, the City's Architecture and Landscape Review Committee approved the developer's plans on 7"' day of May, 2003, on a vote of 2-0, by adoption of Minute Motion 2003-020, subject to minor changes to the proposed landscape plan being made during plan check processing; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the 10" day of June, 2003, on a 5-0 vote, recommend to the City Council approval of the architectural and landscaping plans for detached single story residential houses on seven lots located at the northeast corner of Caleo Bay and Via Florence by adoption of Resolution 2003-037; and WHEREAS, the La Quinta Community Development Department has completed Environmental Assessment 2003-473. Based upon this Assessment, the project will not have a significant adverse effect on the environment; therefore, a Mitigated Negative Declaration is recommended. A Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration was posted with the Riverside County Recorder's office on May 16, 2003, as required by Section 15072 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) statutes; and Resolution No. 2003-054 SDP 2003-769 - Jim Hayhoe Adopted: July 1, 2003 Page 2 WHEREAS, the Community Development Department published the Public Hearing notice in the Desert Sun newspaper on June 10, 2003 for the July 1, 2003 City Council meeting as prescribed by Section 9.200.1 10 (Public Notice Procedure) of the Zoning Code. Notices were also mailed to property owners within 500 feet of the project site on June 9, 2003. To date, only a letter of support from the Lake La Quinta HOA has been received; and WHEREAS, 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 9.60.330 (Residential Tract Development Review) and Section 9.210.010 (Site Development Permits) of the Zoning Ordinance: 1. General Plan and Zoning Code Consistency - The General Plan provides direction for growth and policy implementation tools to manage that growth. The property is designated Low Density Residential (LDR) pursuant to General Plan Amendment 2003-092, allowing residential land uses up to four units per acre. The project, as conditioned, is consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan and Zoning Code. 2. Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act - The site has been previously disturbed pursuant to the requirements of Tracts 24230 and 26152. Various City Departments have determined that the proposed single family development could not have a significant adverse impact on the environment provided that recommended mitigation is required pursuant to Environmental Assessment 2003-473. 3. Architectural Compatibility - The one-story houses are architecturally compatible with materials used to construct existing Lake La Quinta houses in that exterior walls are covered in plaster and roofing is clay S- tile. The overall design elements of the project are aesthetically pleasing and consistent with neighboring houses. 4. Site Design Compatibility - Site grading for the project is minimal and consistent in design with abutting properties, as conditioned. The proposed one-story houses allow mountain vistas, to the west, to be preserved in a greater fashion than if multistoried buildings were planned. The seven individual driveways on Caleo Bay have been determined to be properly spaced, and will not impede traffic movement. Resolution No. 2003-054 SDP 2003-769 - Jim Hayhoe Adopted: July 1, 2003 Page 3 5. Building Sizes - Housing sizes exceed 3,000 square feet, which is greater than the minimum requirement of 1,400 square feet under the RL Zone District provision and in keeping with Lake La Quinta development policies. 6. Landscape Design Compatibility - Landscaping for Caleo Bay includes a variety of trees and palms, shrubs, groundcover and turf. The plant palette is varied and blends with the proposed Lake La Quinta improvements in the immediate area, as conditioned. The landscape design compliments the surrounding residential and commercial areas in that it enhances the aesthetic and visual quality of the area. 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 certify Environmental Assessment 2003-473 in that no significant effects on the environment were identified, provided mitigation measures are met; and 3. That it does hereby approve Site Development Permit 2003-769 for the reasons set forth in this Resolution, subject to the findings and conditions. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council, held on the 1" day of July, 2003, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Council Members Henderson, Osborne, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Adolph NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None DON AD PH, yor City of La Quinta, California Resolution No. 2003-064 SDP 2003-769 - Jim Hayhoe Adopted: July 1, 2003 Page 4 ATTEST: �2 JUNE S. JSREEK, CIVIC, City Jerk City of La Quinta, California (City Clerk) APPROVED AS TO FORM: M. THERINE JENSON,'CitV Attorney City of La Quinta, California CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2003-054 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2003-769, JIM HAYHOE ADOPTED: JULY 1, 2003 GENERAL 1. The applicant/property owner agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of La Quinta (the "City"), its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this application and any other challenge pertaining to this project. This indemnification shall include any award toward attorney's fees. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action or proceeding and shall cooperate fully in the defense. 2. Building permits shall be issued within one year, unless an extension is applied for and granted by the Planning Commission, pursuant to Section 9.200.080 of the Zoning Code. Minor amendments to the development plans shall be subject to approval by the Community Development Director. 3. Final front yard and Caleo Bay parkway landscaping plans shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for review and approval prior to issuance of any building permit for units authorized by this approval in compliance with Chapter 8.13 (Water Efficient Landscaping) of the Municipal Code. The landscape and irrigation plans shall be approved by the Coachella Valley Water District and Riverside County Agriculture Commissioner prior to submittal of the final plans to the Community Development Department. Specific landscape requirements for the project are: A. Front and rear yard landscaping shall consist of two trees (i.e., a minimum 1.5-inch caliper measured three feet up from grade level after planting), ten 5-gallon shrubs, and groundcover. Palm trees may count as a shade tree if the trunk is a minimum six feet tall. Double lodge poles (two-inch diameter) shall be used to stake trees. All shrubs and trees shall be irrigated by bubbler or emitters. To encourage water conservation, no more than 50% of the front yard shall be devoted to turf. Future homebuyers shall be offered an option to have no turf areas in their front yard through the use of desertscape materials. Resolution No. 2003-054 Conditions of Approval - FINAL Site Development Permit 2003-769, Jim Hayhoe Adopted: July 1, 2003 Page 2 B. Parkway shade trees shall be delivered to the site in 24-inches or larger boxes with minimum two-inch calipers. Trees shall be a minimum height of ten feet once installed. Parkway landscaping improvements on Caleo Bay shall be maintained by the future homeowners association. C. Shrubs that shall not be used abutting Caleo Bay are Agapanthus africanus 'Peter Pan', Buxus microphylla japonica, and Pittosporum tobira 'variegata'; parkway shrubs shall be able to withstand the intense summer heat and seasonal winds. D. The developer, and subsequent property owner(s), shall continuously maintain all required front yard and parkway landscaping in a healthy and viable condition as required by Section 9.60.240 (E3) of the Zoning Code. 4. Prior to building permit issuance, all required RL District requirements shall be met, including any planned architectural projections. Section 9.50.060 of the Zoning Code addresses architectural projection requirements for features such as chimneys, cantilevered window seats, roof overhangs, etc. 5. Caleo Bay masonry walls shall be clad in stucco to match the existing Lake La Quinta perimeter walls to the south of the development. Pilasters may be constructed using split -face masonry or a combination of other types of decorative materials. The location and height of rear yard walls abutting the lake shall be approved by the Lake La Quinta HOA before applying for a building permit. 6. A centralized mailbox delivery system shall be used for the project pursuant to any requirements of the U.S. Postal Service, unless individual mailboxes are allowed. PUBLIC SAFETY 7. Install wide -angled peepholes into front doors. 8. Graffiti resistant paint should be applied to Caleo Bay walls. Resolution No. 2003-054 Conditions of Approval - FINAL Site Development Permit 2003-769, Jim Hayhoe Adopted: July 1, 2003 Page 3 9. Landscaping shall be of the type and situated in locations to maximize observation while providing the desired degree of aesthetics. Security planting materials are encouraged along fence and property lines, and under vulnerable windows. Additional public safety information may be obtained by contacting Senior Deputy Andy Gerrard at (760) 863-8950. FIRE DEPARTMENT 10. Private driveway access gates shall be equipped with a rapid entry system (KNOX), unless otherwise allowed by the Fire Marshal. Plans shall be submitted to the Fire Department for approval prior to installation. Gate pins shall be rated with a shear pin force, not to exceed 30 pounds. Gates activated by the rapid entry system shall remain open until closed by the rapid entry system. A final inspection is required once the gate improvements have been installed. 11. Final conditions will be addressed when plans are reviewed. A plan check fee must be paid to the Fire Department at the time construction plans are submitted. For additional assistance, please contact the Fire Department Planning & Engineering staff at (760) 863-8886. MISCELLANEOUS 12. The developer shall comply with all applicable conditions of Tentative Tract Map 31289 and Environmental Assessment 2003-473.