CC Resolution 2003-088RESOLUTION NO. 2003-088
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A ONE-STORY
SINGLE-FAMILY PROTOTYPICAL HOUSE PLAN (3,223
SQ. FT.) AND OTHER PRIVATE AMENITIES FOR
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 31627 (RESIDENCE CLUB AT
PGA WEST)
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2003-779
APPLICANT: M.D.S. CONSULTING FOR NADADOR, LLC
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did
on the 16th day of September, 2003, hold a public hearing to consider a request
to approve architecture and landscape plans for a detached prototypical single -
story residential house plan on 32 lots and affiliated clubhouse facilities, located
at the southeast corner of PGA Boulevard and Avenue 54 in a Medium Density
Residential Zone District within Specific Plan 83-002, more particularly described
as:
Assessor's Parcel Numbers 775-080-009 through -015; Tract Map 29878
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
California, did on the 121h day of August, 2003, hold a public hearing to consider
the architecture and landscape plans for a detached prototypical single -story
residential house plan on 32 lots and affiliated clubhouse facilities for Tentative
Tract Map 31627, and on a 3-0 vote, adopted Resolution 2003-058,
recommending approval to the City Council, subject to the attached conditions;
and
WHEREAS, the City's Architecture and Landscape Review
Committee recommended approval of the developer's plans on 61h day of
August, 2003, on a vote of 3-0, by adoption of Minute Motion 2003-032,
subject to the conditions; and
WHEREAS, said Site Development Permit has complied with the
requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality
Act of 1970" (as amended; Resolution 83-63 adopted by the La Quinta City
Council) in that the City Council certified an Addendum to the PGA West EIR
(State Clearinghouse No. 83062922; Environmental Assessment 83-009)
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164 on October 3, 2000, by adoption of
Resolution 2000-128. No changed circumstances, conditions or new
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information exists which require preparation of a subsequent EIR pursuant to
Public Resources Code Section 21166; and
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Adopted: September 16, 2003
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WHEREAS, the Community Development Department published the
Public Hearing notice in the Desert Sun newspaper on the 4th day of September,
2003, for the September 16, 2003 meeting as prescribed by Section 9.200.1 10
(Public Notice Procedure) of the Zoning Code. Notices were also mailed to
property owners and residents within 500 feet of the project site on the 13th day
of August, 2003; 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 Medium Density Residential pursuant
to General Plan Amendment 2000-070, allowing residential land uses up
to eight units per acre. The project, as conditioned, is consistent with the
goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan, Zoning Code and
Specific Plan 83-002 in that only 32 residential lots are being provided.
2. Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act - Grading
activities have occurred on the property in compliance with the terms and
provisions of Specific Plan 83-002 and underlying subdivision map
approvals. All proposed site work shall be in compliance with the
environmental documentation for SP 83-002 Amendment #4.
3. Architectural Compatibility - The prototype one-story house plan is
architecturally compatible with existing PGA West houses and the
materials are similar in that exterior walls are covered in plaster and
roofing is clay tile. The overall design elements of the project are
aesthetically pleasing and consistent with neighboring houses, as
conditioned.
4. Site Design Compatibility - The proposed one-story houses allow mountain
vistas, to the west, to be preserved. Based on this submittal and
Tentative Tract Map 31627, no adverse impacts are anticipated.
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5. Building Sizes - A three -bedroom house of 3,223 square feet is planned
which exceeds the minimum requirement of 1,400 square feet under the
provisions of SP 83-002 Amendment #4, and is in keeping with other PGA
West development policies. Each house has a two -car garage and
additional street parking areas have been provided for guests.
6. Landscape Design Compatibility - Front yard landscaping includes trees,
shrubs, groundcover and turf to replicate of PGA West housing areas,
using a diverse plant palette. To conserve water, a desertscape landscape
plan is proposed for the four -acre retention basin in the center of the
project. Conditions are proposed to ensure the aesthetic quality of the
area and to limit tree maintenance requirements.
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. No changed circumstances, conditions or new information exists which
would require the preparation of a subsequent EIR pursuant to Public
Resources Code § 21166; and; and
3. That it does hereby approve Site Development Permit 2003-779 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 161h day of September, 2003, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Henderson, Osborne, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Adolph
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Adopted: September 16, 2003
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DON AD PH, Mayor
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
J . GREEK, CMC; City Jerk
City of La Quinta, California
(CITY SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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M. ��KATHERINE JENSON, ity ttorney
City of La Quinta, California
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2003-088
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2003-779, NADADOR
ADOPTED: SEPTEMBER 16, 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. Minor amendments to the development plans shall be subject to approval by
the Community Development Director.
3. 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,
pursuant to Chapter 8.13 of the Municipal Code. Specific landscape
requirements for the project are:
A. Homebuyers shall be offered an option to have no turf areas in their front
yard through the use of desertscape materials.
B. 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), twenty 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.
C. 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.
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.
E. Due to maintenance and leaf litter problems, the following trees shall not
be used for this project: Bottle (Brachychiton populneus), Evergreen Ash
(Fraxinus Uhdei 'Majestic Beauty'), Elm (Ulmus parvifolia), Olive (Olea
europaea) and Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica). Fruitless olive trees
can be used within the development.
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Conditions of Approval - Final
Site Development Permit 2003-779, Nadador
Adopted: September 16, 2003
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4. Stucco clad walls shall be installed abutting PGA Boulevard and Avenue 54 to
match other PGA West improvements.
5. 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
6. Install wide -angled peepholes into front doors.
7. Graffiti resistant paint should be applied to parkway walls.
8. 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
9. 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
10. The developer shall comply with all applicable conditions of Specific Plan 83-
002 and Tentative Tract Map 31627.
11. Architectural enhancements for the project shall include mudded one-piece
clay tile roofs, decorative chimney caps (tile, masonry, etc.), and wood
window frames. Multi -paned windows shall be divided by wood muntins.
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