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2015 01 06 CCCity Council agendas and staff reports are now available on the City's web page: www.la-guinta.org CITY COUNCIL AGENDA CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta REGULAR MEETING ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2015 3:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION 1 4:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL: Councilmembers: Franklin, Osborne, Pena, Radi, Mayor Evans PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA At this time, members of the public may address the City Council on any matter not listed on the agenda. Please complete a "request to speak" form and limit your comments to three minutes. The City Council values your comments; however in accordance with State law, no action shall be taken on any item not appearing on the agenda unless it is an emergency item authorized by GC 54954.2(b). JOINT CLOSED SESSION OF CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT AVENIDA MONTEZUMA AND AVENIDA NAVARRO ADJACENT TO THE EAST SIDE OF FRANCIS HACK PARK (APNS: 773-077-015 AND 773-101- 013). CITY NEGOTIATOR: FRANK J. SPEVACEK, CITY MANAGER NEGOTIATING PARTY: CITY OF LA QUINTA AND LA QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION RECONVENE AT 4:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA JANUARY 6, 2015 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA At this time, members of the public may address the City Council on any matter not listed on the agenda. Please complete a "request to speak" form and limit your comments to three minutes. The City Council values your comments; however in accordance with State law, no action shall be taken on any item not appearing on the agenda unless it is an emergency item authorized by GC 54954.2(b). CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS PRESENTATION BY QUEEN SCHEHERAZADE AND HER COURT ON BEHALF OF THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY FAIR AND NATIONAL DATE FESTIVAL CONSENT CALENDAR NOTE: Consent Calendar items are routine in nature and can be approved by one motion. PAGE 1 . APPROVE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 16, 2014 7 2. APPROVE DEMAND REGISTERS DATED DECEMBER 9 AND 13 DECEMBER 12, 2014 3. DENIAL OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FILED BY JONATHAN REISS; 23 DATE OF LOSS — JUNE 17, 2014 4. DENIAL OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FILED BY TED HAMMAN 25 AND JOYCE LITCH; DATE OF LOSS — SEPTEMBER 8, 2014 5. DENIAL OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FILED BY MICHAEL AND 27 ROBIN HENDRICKS; DATE OF LOSS SEPTEMBER 8, 2014 6. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH 29 MATRIX CONSULTING GROUP FOR A CRIME TREND AND SERVICE STUDY 7. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND TIME TO COMPLETE OFF- 53 SITE AND ON-SITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR LA QUINTA RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (PARCEL MAP NO. 36405) [RESOLUTION 2015-0011 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 2 JANUARY 6, 2015 8. ADOPT RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL OF A FINAL MAP TO SUBDIVIDE A LOT LOCATED WITHIN THE QUARRY DEVELOPMENT (TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 36602) [RESOLUTION 2015-0021 9. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 523 APPROVING CHANGES TO PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR FIELD CROP FARMING AND VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS IN CERTAIN ZONES BUSINESS SESSION ADOPT POLICY REGARDING UNSCHEDULED VACANCIES ON CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS STUDY SESSION 1. DISCUSS IMPLEMENTATION OF DEVELOPMENT ACTION STRATEGIES FOR THE LA QUINTA VILLAGE REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1 . CVAG COACHELLA VALLEY CONSERVATION COMMISSION (Evans) 2. CVAG ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE (Evans) 3. CVAG EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (Evans) 4. GREATER PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU (Evans) 5. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES DELEGATE (Evans) 6. SO. CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (Evans) 7. CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY (Franklin) 8. COACHELLA VALLEY MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY (Franklin) 9. JACQUELINE COCHRAN REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY (Franklin) 10. SUNLINE TRANSIT AGENCY (Franklin) 1 1 . CVAG PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (Osborne) 12. CVAG VALLEY -WIDE HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE (Osborne) 13. DESERT SANDS SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE (Osborne & Franklin) 14. IID ENERGY CONSUMERS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE (Osborne) 15. ANIMAL CAMPUS COMMISSION (Pena) 16. CIVIC CENTER ART PURCHASE COMMITTEE (Pena and Radi) 17. COACHELLA VALLEY ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP (Radi) 18. CVAG TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE (Radi) 19. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INFO EXCHANGE COMMITTEE (Radi) 20. RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (Radi) 21. COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT POLICY COMMITTEE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 3 JANUARY 6, 2015 61 75 79 DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS CITY MANAGER - ALTERNATIVE ENERGY STRATEGY FOR CIVIC 89 CENTER CAMPUS MAYOR'S AND COUNCIL MEMBER'S ITEMS PUBLIC HEARINGS — 5:00 P.M For all Public Hearings on the agenda, a completed "Request to Speak" form must be filed with the City Clerk prior to consideration of that item. A person may submit written comments to City Council before a public hearing or appear in support or opposition to the approval of a project(s). If you challenge a project(s) in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to the public hearing. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS TO APPROVE A MITIGATED NEGATIVE 93 DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND ASSOCIATED MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT, A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT, SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP; AND INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM MEDIUM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO ALLOW THE DEVELOPMENT OF 82 SINGLE FAMILY HOMES ON 20.8 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF JEFFERSON STREET AND AVENUE 52 [RESOLUTIONS 2015-003, 2015-004, 2015- 005, 2015-006, 2015-0071 A. TAKE UP ORDINANCE BY TITLE AND NUMBER ONLY AND WAIVE FURTHER READING B. INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 524 ON FIRST READING 2. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A SPECIFIC PLAN 351 AMENDMENT AND SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR A NEW 6,720 SQUARE -FOOT TIRE RETAIL AND INSTALLATION STORE AND FIND THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT [RESOLUTION 2015-0081 ADJOURNMENT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 4 JANUARY 6, 2015 The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on January 20, 2015 commencing with closed session at 3:00 p.m. and open session at 4:00 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253. DECLARATION OF POSTING I, Susan Maysels, City Clerk, of the City of La Quinta, do hereby declare that the foregoing Agenda for the La Quinta City Council meeting was posted on the City's website, near the entrance to the Council Chambers at 78-495 Calle Tampico, and the bulletin boards at the Stater Brothers Supermarket at 78-630 Highway 1 1 1, and the La Quinta Cove Post Office at 51-321 Avenida Bermudas, on December 29, 2014 DATED: December 29, 2014 SUSAN MAYSELS, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California Public Notices • The La Quinta City Council Chamber is handicapped accessible. If special equipment is needed for the hearing impaired, please call the City Clerk's office at 777-7103, twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the meeting and accommodations will be made. • If special electronic equipment is needed to make presentations to the City Council, arrangements should be made in advance by contacting the City Clerk's office at 777-7103. A one (1) week notice is required. • If background material is to be presented to the Councilmembers during a City Council meeting, please be advised that eight (8) copies of all documents, exhibits, etc., must be supplied to the City Clerk for distribution. It is requested that this take place prior to the beginning of the meeting. • Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item(s) on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the Community Development counter at City Hall located at 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California, 92253, during normal business hours. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 5 JANUARY 6, 2015 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2014 CONSENT: 1 A regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at 3:00 p.m. by Mayor Evans. PRESENT: Councilmembers Franklin, Osborne, Pena, Radi, Mayor Evans ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA JOINT CLOSED SESSION OF CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION — LITIGATION PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (1) of SUBDIVISION (d) OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 NAME OF CASE: ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY V. CITY OF LA QUINTA ET AL. (RIVERSIDE SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. PSC 1301939) 2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT AVENIDA MONTEZUMA AND AVENIDA NAVARRO ADJACENT TO THE EAST SIDE OF FRANCIS HACK PARK (APNS: 773-077-015 AND 773-101- 013). CITY NEGOTIATOR: FRANK J. SPEVACEK, CITY MANAGER NEGOTIATING PARTY: CITY OF LA QUINTA AND LA QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT COUNCIL RECESSED TO JOINT CLOSED SESSION A T 3:03 P.M. MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 4:04 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT. NO ACTIONS WERE TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION THAT REQUIRES REPORTING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.1 (BROWN ACT). Mayor Evans led the audience in the pledge of allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA — None CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 16, 2014 7 CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA • City Manager Spevacek introduced the new La Quinta Fire Chief Alex Gregg, a La Quinta resident, who will take the position January 5, 2014. • Councilmember Franklin requested that Consent Calendar Item No. 13 be pulled for a separate vote. Council concurred. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS — None CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 2, 2014 2. DENIAL OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FILED BY INTERINSURANCE EXCHANGE OF THE AUTOMOBILE CLUB ON BEHALF OF THEIR INSURED: CRYSTAL PALUCK; DATE OF LOSS — NOVEMBER 21, 2014 3. DENIAL OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FILED BY ISRAEL L. FLORES; DATE OF LOSS — OCTOBER 24, 2014 4. APPROVE DEMAND REGISTERS DATED DECEMBER 3 AND DECEMBER 5, 2014 5. ACCEPT FISCAL YEAR 2014/2015 SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT 6. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PSOMAS FOR CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES 7. ACCEPT PHASE 1 LA QUINTA MUSEUM AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT 8. ACCEPT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 FROM THE STATE SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES ACCOUNT FOR ROBBERY, THEFT, AND BURGLARY PREVENTION PROGRAMS 9. RECEIVE AND FILE TREASURER'S REPORT DATED OCTOBER 31, 2014 10. RECEIVE AND FILE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2014 11. RECEIVE AND FILE THE FISCAL YEAR 2013/2014 CITY OF LA QUINTA DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FEE REPORT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 2 DECEMBER 16, 2014 8 12. RECEIVE AND FILE THE FISCAL YEAR 2013/2014 CITY OF LA QUINTA ARTS IN PUBLIC PLACES ANNUAL REPORT 13. Pulled for separate vote by Councilmember Franklin > > APPROVE A RECIPIENT FOR THE 2015 SENIOR INSPIRATION AWARD PROGRAM 14. SET DATE AND TIME FOR A CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP 15. ACCEPT SILVERROCK GOLF COURSE RESTORATION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO.1 MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Radi to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-12 and 14-15 as recommended. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Franklin/Osborne to select Dick Anderson for the 2015 Senior Inspiration Award. Motion passed unanimously. BUSINESS SESSION 1. SELECT COUNCILMEMBERS AS CITY OF LA QUINTA REPRESENTATIVES ON VARIOUS LOCAL, REGIONAL AND STATE COMMITTEES FOR 2015 MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Osborne/Radi to select Councilmembers as City of La Quinta representatives on various local, regional and state committees for 2015 as listed on Attachment 1 to these minutes. Motion passed unanimously. 2. CONSIDERATION OF CLOSING CITY HALL ON DECEMBER 26, 2014 AND JANUARY 2, 2015 City Manager Spevacek presented the staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Councilmembers discussed precedence for closure and the Chamber of Commerce's planned holiday hours. Councilmember Osborne said that City Hall should be closed on December 26 due to the anticipated lack of business; but, since most banks and businesses will be open January 2, City Hall should also be open. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 3 DECEMBER 16, 2014 0 MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Franklin/Radi to close City Hall on December 26, 2014 and January 2, 2015. Motion passed 4-1 (Osborne voted no) STUDY SESSION 1. DISCUSS LANDSCAPE THEME FOR CITY -OWNED LOTS ON AVENUE 52 Public Works Director Jonasson presented the staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Councilmembers discussed the use of ocotillo plants; bolder placement; the mulch color and consistency; effect of the September 2014 rain on this parcel; budgeted funds for project; appropriateness of theme for north La Quinta; importance of landscape material consistency throughout the city; and the purpose of this demonstration planting. REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS La Quinta's representative for 2014, Mayor Evans reported on her participation in the following organization's meeting: • GREATER PALM SPRINGS CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU La Quinta's representative for 2014, Councilmember Osborne reported on his participation in the following organizations' meetings: • CVAG VALLEY -WIDE HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE • IID ENERGY CONSUMERS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE DEPARTMENT REPORTS Department Reports were received and filed. Copies are available in the City Clerk's Office. MAYOR'S AND COUNCIL MEMBER'S ITEMS Mayor Evans expressed her thanks to all involved for coordinating the successful tree lighting ceremony and the December 2 reception for outgoing Councilmembers. She also reported on the Desert Sands Unified School District Board meeting, which she and a few Councilmembers attended. MAYOR EVANS RECESSED THE CITY COUNCIL MEET/NG AT 4:55 P.M. FOR THE CITY HALL OPEN HOUSE MEET AND GREET EVENT MA YOR EVANS RECONVENED THE CITY COUNCIL MEET/NG A T 6: 0 1P. M. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4 DECEMBER 16, 2014 `U] PUBLIC HEARINGS INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT AMENDMENTS TO ZONING PERMITTED USE TABLES REGARDING FARMING OF FIELD CROPS IN THE LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE; AND OF VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS IN THE REGIONAL COMMERCIAL ZONE, AND CONFIRM A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT SECTION 15061 (13)(3) REVIEW OF EXEMPTIONS — GENERAL RULE Community Services Director Johnson presented the staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office. Councilmembers discussed hearing notification radiuses and how that is determined; the appeal process; and the circumstances under which the use reverts back to the original permitted use. Mayor Evans declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 6:12 p.m. PUBLIC SPEAKERS: None Mayor Evans declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 6:12 p.m. MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Osborne/Franklin to take up Ordinance No. 523 by title and number only and waive further reading with the added provision that public notification to residents occur within a 500 - foot radius of new field crop agricultural uses. Motion passed unanimously. City Clerk Maysels read the following title of Ordinance No. 523 into the record: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 2014-1001, AMENDING TABLES 9-1 AND 9-5 OF TITLE 9 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE, MODIFYING THE TABLE OF PERMITTED USES RELATING TO FIELD CROP FARMING IN THE LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE AND VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS IN THE REGIONAL COMMERCIAL ZONE MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Osborne/Franklin to introduce Ordinance No. 523 on first reading. Motion passed unanimously ADJOURNMENT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 5 DECEMBER 16, 2014 is There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Franklin/Pena to adjourn at 6:15 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. 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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: None. FISCAL IMPACT: Demand of Cash: -- City $ 612,757.85 -- Successor Agency of RDA $ 119.08 -- Housing Authority $ 0.00 -- Housing Authority Commission $ 0.00 $ 612,876.93 BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: Between City Council meetings, routine bills and payroll must be paid in order to avoid late fees/penalties. Attachment 1 provides the detail for the weekly demand registers from December 6 through December 12, 2014. Warrants Issued: 105364} 105365 - 105416} Voids} Wire Transfers} Payroll 37025 - 37046} Payroll Tax Transfers} $ 500.00 $ 527,123.07 $ (0.00) $ 1,051.96 $ 63,878.48 $ 20,323.42 $ 612,876.93 13 The most significant expenditure on the demand registers listed above is as follows: Significant Expenditure: Vendor: Account Name: Amount: Purpose: 0 & J Golf Construction Insurance $ 457,478.03 SRR Storm Repairs Wire Transfers: Two wire transfers totaled $1,051.96 (see Attachment 2 for a full listing). ALTERNATIVES: City Council may approve, partially approve, or reject the register of demands. Report prepared by: Sandra Mancilla, Account Technician Report approved for submission by: Rita Conrad, Finance Director Attachments: 1 . Demand Registers 2. Wire Transfers 14 ATTACHMENT 1 Demand Register City of La Quinta; CAPacket: APPKT00324 - SHM 12/9/14 N# Vendor Name Payment Number Payment Date Description (Payable) Account Number Amount Fund: 101 -GENERAL FUND COOKING WITH CLASS 105364 12/09/2014 OPEN HOUSE DEPOSIT 101-3007-60461 500.00 Fund 101- GENERAL FUND Total: 500.00 Grand Total 500.00 12/9/2014 2:26:33 PM Page 1 of 2 15 Demand Register Fund Summary Fund Expense Amount 101 -GENERAL FUND 500.00 Grand Total: 500.00 Account Summary Account Number Account Name Expense Amount 101-3007-60461 Economic Development/ 500.00 Grand Total: 500.00 Project Account Summary Project Account Key Expense Amount **None** 500.00 Grand Total: 500.00 12/9/2014 2:26:33 PM Packet: APPKT00324 - SHM 12/9/14 Report Summary ill Page 2 of 2 Demand Register City of La quinta, CA Packet: APPKT00327 - SHM 12/12/14 Vendor Name Payment Number Payment Date Description (Payable) Account Number Amount Fund: 101 -GENERAL FUND BIO CLEAR WATER SOLUTIO 105365 12/12/2014 NOV-LAKE MAINT 101-3005-60117 695.00 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES 105367 12/12/2014 DEC -CONTRACT CHARGE 101-1007-60662 1,572.94 CARTER, ANDREA & ASSOCIA 105369 12/12/2014 MEDIA AND PR 101-3007-60462 1,100.00 DEPARTMENT OF CONSUME 105371 12/12/2014 CIVIL ENG. CERT APP 101-7006-60351 115.00 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 105372 12/12/2014 BLOOD ALCOHOL 101-2001-36310 350.00 DESERT C A M 105374 12/12/2014 COUNCIL MTG 12/2/14 101-3008-60108 750.00 DESERT HEALTH 105375 12/12/2014 DESERT HEALTH AD 101-3007-60461 1,500.00 DESERT REPROGRAPHICS 105376 12/12/2014 OFFICE SUPPLIES 101-1002-60400 135.76 DESERT SUN PUBLISHING CO 105377 12/12/2014 ADS 10/03 - 10/24 101-6001-60450 302.48 DESERT SUN PUBLISHING CO 105377 12/12/2014 ADS 10/03 - 10/24 101-6001-60450 1,201.74 DESERT SUN PUBLISHING CO 105377 12/12/2014 ADS 10/03 - 10/24 101-6001-60450 291.58 DESERT SUN PUBLISHING CO 105377 12/12/2014 ADS 10/03 - 10/24 101-6001-60450 213.10 DESERT SUN, THE 105378 12/12/2014 SUBSCRIPTION 101-1005-60352 64.81 GAS COMPANY, THE 105379 12/12/2014 FS#32 GAS 10/20-11/19 101-2002-61100 32.66 HAFERS, KEN & BRENDA 105380 12/12/2014 REFUND OVERPAYMENT 101-0000-41600 7.00 HARRINGTON DECORATING 105381 12/12/2014 TREETOP FOR EVENT 101-3007-60461 513.86 HF&H CONSULTANTS, LLC 105383 12/12/2014 NOV-AB939 CONSULT 101-1004-60126 756.75 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVI 105384 12/12/2014 HOME DEPOT 10/28-11/18 101-2002-60670 21.01 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVI 105384 12/12/2014 HOME DEPOT 10/28-11/18 101-3003-60420 51.28 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVI 105384 12/12/2014 HOME DEPOT 10/28-11/18 101-3005-60554 25.62 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVI 105384 12/12/2014 HOME DEPOT 10/28-11/18 101-3008-60420 10.23 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVI 105384 12/12/2014 HOME DEPOT 10/28-11/18 101-3008-60432 17.38 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVI 105384 12/12/2014 HOME DEPOT 10/28-11/18 101-3008-60665 51.51 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVI 105384 12/12/2014 HOME DEPOT 10/28-11/18 101-3008-60691 8.18 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVI 105384 12/12/2014 HOME DEPOT 10/28-11/18 101-7003-56490 22.01 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVI 105384 12/12/2014 HOME DEPOT 10/28-11/18 101-7003-56490 34.78 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVI 105384 12/12/2014 HOME DEPOT 10/28-11/18 101-7003-56490 23.82 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVI 105384 12/12/2014 HOME DEPOT 10/28-11/18 101-7003-56490 832.75 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVI 105384 12/12/2014 HOME DEPOT 10/28-11/18 101-7003-60431 14.09 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVI 105384 12/12/2014 HOME DEPOT 10/28-11/18 101-7003-60431 22.27 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVI 105384 12/12/2014 HOME DEPOT 10/28-11/18 101-7003-60431 8.69 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVI 105384 12/12/2014 HOME DEPOT 10/28-11/18 101-7003-60431 125.91 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVI 105384 12/12/2014 HOME DEPOT 10/28-11/18 101-7003-60431 46.62 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVI 105384 12/12/2014 HOME DEPOT 10/28-11/18 101-7003-60431 56.68 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVI 105384 12/12/2014 HOME DEPOT 10/28-11/18 101-7003-60431 39.84 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVI 105384 12/12/2014 HOME DEPOT 10/28-11/18 101-7003-60431 6.48 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVI 105384 12/12/2014 HOME DEPOT 10/28-11/18 101-7003-60431 28.47 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVI 105384 12/12/2014 HOME DEPOT 10/28-11/18 101-7003-60432 20.49 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVI 105384 12/12/2014 HOME DEPOT 10/28-11/18 101-7003-60432 -30.75 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVI 105384 12/12/2014 HOME DEPOT 10/28-11/18 101-7003-60432 7.67 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVI 105384 12/12/2014 HOME DEPOT 10/28-11/18 101-7003-60432 51.24 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVI 105384 12/12/2014 HOME DEPOT 10/28-11/18 101-7004-60423 33.36 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVI 105384 12/12/2014 HOME DEPOT 10/28-11/18 101-7004-60431 26.64 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVI 105384 12/12/2014 HOME DEPOT 10/28-11/18 101-7004-60431 2.01 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVI 105384 12/12/2014 HOME DEPOT 10/28-11/18 101-7004-60431 10.21 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVI 105384 12/12/2014 HOME DEPOT 10/28-11/18 101-7004-60431 46.31 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVI 105384 12/12/2014 HOME DEPOT 10/28-11/18 101-7004-60431 6.66 IRC INC 105385 12/12/2014 BKGROUND CK-DEMARCO 101-1004-60104 129.95 JAS PACIFIC INC 105386 12/12/2014 NOV-BLDG PLAN CHECK 101-6003-60118 15,184.00 JOHNSON POWER SYSTEMS 105387 12/12/2014 BK -UP GENERATOR MAINT 101-6005-80101 1,031.86 KIRKPATRICK LANDSCAPING 105388 12/12/2014 LANDSCAPE SERVICE 101-7004-60189 15,544.00 LA QUINTA RENTALS 105389 12/12/2014 TOT REFUND 101-0000-41400 26.91 LENNAR HOMES OF CALIFOR 105390 12/12/2014 REFUND PERMIT BRES2014- 101-0000-42300 2,034.94 12/11/2014 7:14:52 PM Page 1 of 5 Mill Demand Register Packet: APPKT00327 - SHM 12/12/14 Vendor Name Payment Number Payment Date Description (Payable) • Account Number Amount LOCK SHOP INC, THE 105391 12/12/2014 REKEY LQ PARK BLDG 101-3005-60554 135.00 LOCK SHOP INC, THE 105391 12/12/2014 CITY HALL MESSAGE BOARD 101-3008-60665 2.92 LOCK SHOP INC, THE 105391 12/12/2014 CHAMBER OF COMM KEYS 101-3008-60420 11.66 LOCK SHOP INC, THE 105391 12/12/2014 LIBRARY OUTSIDE R&M 101-3004-60691 41.47 LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEME 105392 12/12/2014 LOWES 10/28-11/24 101-2002-60670 -41.01 LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEME 105392 12/12/2014 LOWES 10/28-11/24 101-2002-60670 41.01 LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEME 105392 12/12/2014 LOWES 10/28-11/24 101-2002-60670 41.01 LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEME 105392 12/12/2014 LOWES 10/28-11/24 101-2002-60670 4.38 LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEME 105392 12/12/2014 LOWES 10/28-11/24 101-2002-60670 4.61 LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEME 105392 12/12/2014 LOWES 10/28-11/24 101-3003-60420 8.14 LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEME 105392 12/12/2014 LOWES 10/28-11/24 101-3003-60420 51.28 LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEME 105392 12/12/2014 LOWES 10/28-11/24 101-3004-60691 6.12 LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEME 105392 12/12/2014 LOWES 10/28-11/24 101-3005-60554 17.42 LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEME 105392 12/12/2014 LOWES 10/28-11/24 101-3006-60691 11.37 LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEME 105392 12/12/2014 LOWES 10/28-11/24 101-3008-60432 10.23 LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEME 105392 12/12/2014 LOWES 10/28-11/24 101-3008-60665 5.02 LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEME 105392 12/12/2014 LOWES 10/28-11/24 101-3008-60691 8.93 LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEME 105392 12/12/2014 LOWES 10/28-11/24 101-3008-60691 16.01 LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEME 105392 12/12/2014 LOWES 10/28-11/24 101-3008-60691 9.21 LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEME 105392 12/12/2014 LOWES 10/28-11/24 101-7003-60431 32.79 LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEME 105392 12/12/2014 LOWES 10/28-11/24 101-7003-60431 8.59 LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEME 105392 12/12/2014 LOWES 10/28-11/24 101-7003-60431 337.55 LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEME 105392 12/12/2014 LOWES 10/28-11/24 101-7003-60432 26.65 MAXWELL SECURITY SERVIC 105393 12/12/2014 DEC -SECURITY 101-3008-60123 150.00 NEW CONSTRUCTION SOLUT 105394 12/12/2014 MUSEUM BACKFLOW VALVE 101-3006-60691 875.00 OFFICE TEAM 105397 12/12/2014 TEMP STAFFING WKEND 11/ 101-6001-60125 663.00 OFFICE TEAM 105397 12/12/2014 TEMP STAFFING WKEND 11/ 101-6001-60125 272.00 PACIFIC WEST INDUSTRIES 105398 12/12/2014 LIBRARY A/C REPAIR 101-3004-60667 550.00 RESTREPO, ANDREA 105401 12/12/2014 TOT REFUND 101-0000-41400 5.86 SANTANA, ANA 105402 12/12/2014 DEPOSIT REFUND 101-0000-22830 50.00 STAPLES ADVANTAGE 105404 12/12/2014 SCANNER -SP ENF. FUNDS 101-2001-60175 483.29 STAPLES ADVANTAGE 105404 12/12/2014 OFFICE SUPPLIES 101-3001-60400 67.67 STAPLES ADVANTAGE 105404 12/12/2014 OFFICE SUPPLIES 101-1006-60400 113.38 STAPLES ADVANTAGE 105404 12/12/2014 OFFICE SUPPLIES 101-3002-60400 206.16 STAPLES ADVANTAGE 105404 12/12/2014 OFFICE SUPPLIES 101-6001-60400 55.58 STAPLES ADVANTAGE 105404 12/12/2014 OFFICE SUPPLIES 101-3001-60400 3.99 STAPLES ADVANTAGE 105404 12/12/2014 OFFICE SUPPLIES 101-6001-60400 99.35 STAPLES ADVANTAGE 105404 12/12/2014 OFFICE SUPPLIES 101-6001-60400 32.35 STAPLES ADVANTAGE 105404 12/12/2014 OFFICE SUPPLIES 101-6001-60400 31.00 TELEPACIFIC COMMUNICATI 105405 12/12/2014 TELEPACIFIC 11/23-12/22 101-1007-61300 509.11 TELEPACIFIC COMMUNICATI 105405 12/12/2014 TELEPACIFIC 11/23-12/22 101-1007-61300 472.69 TELEPACIFIC COMMUNICATI 105405 12/12/2014 TELEPACIFIC 11/23-12/22 101-1007-61300 324.36 TELEPACIFIC COMMUNICATI 105405 12/12/2014 TELEPACIFIC 11/23-12/22 101-1007-61300 273.30 TELEPACIFIC COMMUNICATI 105405 12/12/2014 TELEPACIFIC 11/23-12/22 101-3001-60184 45.55 TELEPACIFIC COMMUNICATI 105405 12/12/2014 TELEPACIFIC 11/23-12/22 101-3005-60554 227.75 TELEPACIFIC COMMUNICATI 105405 12/12/2014 TELEPACIFIC 11/23-12/22 101-3005-61204 45.55 TELEPACIFIC COMMUNICATI 105405 12/12/2014 TELEPACIFIC 11/23-12/22 101-3006-61300 45.55 TELEPACIFIC COMMUNICATI 105405 12/12/2014 TELEPACIFIC 11/23-12/22 101-6005-61300 1,025.11 TELEPACIFIC COMMUNICATI 105405 12/12/2014 TELEPACIFIC 11/23-12/22 101-7004-60189 45.55 TELEPACIFIC COMMUNICATI 105405 12/12/2014 TELEPACIFIC 11/23-12/22 101-7004-60189 45.55 TURBOSCAPE INC 105407 12/12/2014 LQ PARK STORM DAMAGE 101-7003-60180 2,400.00 VACATION RENTAL COMPLIA 105408 12/12/2014 NOV-STVR CONSULTANT 101-1006-60104 2,520.00 VALLEY ANIMAL MEDICAL CE 105409 12/12/2014 108165 -VET SERVICES 101-6004-33253 161.95 VALLEY ANIMAL MEDICAL CE 105409 12/12/2014 108165 -VET SERVICES 101-6004-33253 140.00 VERIZON WIRELESS 105411 12/12/2014 CELL PHONES 10/14-11/13 101-1001-61301 35.27 VERIZON WIRELESS 105411 12/12/2014 CELL PHONES 10/14-11/13 101-1007-61301 1,126.57 VINTAGE ASSOCIATES 105412 12/12/2014 CAMPUS IRRIG REPAIR 101-3005-60424 1,103.84 VINTAGE ASSOCIATES 105412 12/12/2014 CAMPUS IRRIG REPAIR 101-3005-60424 379.91 VINTAGE ASSOCIATES 105412 12/12/2014 SPORTS CMPLX IRRIG 101-3005-60424 26.00 VINTAGE ASSOCIATES 105412 12/12/2014 EDGE INFIELDS -SPORTS CMP 101-3005-60424 560.00 12/11/2014 7:14:52 PM Page 2 of 5 18 Demand Register Packet: APPKT00327 - SHIM 12/12/14 Vendor Name Payment Number Payment Date Description (Payable) Account Number Amount VINTAGE ASSOCIATES 105412 12/12/2014 SPORTS CPLX TREE 101-3005-60557 325.00 VINTAGE ASSOCIATES 105412 12/12/2014 TAMPICO/WASH STORM RE 101-7003-60180 339.29 VINTAGE ASSOCIATES 105412 12/12/2014 CAMPUS IRRIG REAPAIR 101-3005-60424 200.12 VINTAGE ASSOCIATES 105412 12/12/2014 LQ PARK FLOOD REPAIR 101-7003-60180 150.00 WALTERS WHOLESALE ELECT 105413 12/12/2014 LQ PARK MEMORIAL TREE 101-7004-60431 199.03 WILSON, RAYMOND JOHN N 105415 12/12/2014 REC LEADERS-CENTER ASST 101-1004-60103 329.00 WIRELESS WATCHDOGS 105416 12/12/2014 CELL MAI NT 11/14-12/13 101-1007-61301 192.00 Fund 101- GENERAL FUND Total: 62,872.84 .84 Fund: 218 - CV VIOLENT CRIME TASK FOR BURRTEC WASTE & RECYCLI 105366 12/12/2014 DEC-TRASH SERVICE 218-0000-61501 85.61 DESERT BUSINESS MACHINE 105373 12/12/2014 SERVICE/SUPPLIES 11/23-12/ 218-0000-60665 70.40 NEXTEL GANG TASK FORCE 105395 12/12/2014 CELL PHONES 10/12-11/11 218-0000-61300 37.01 PARRA, ANA L 105399 12/12/2014 NOV-JANITORIAL 218-0000-60115 165.00 POSTAL ANNEX 105400 12/12/2014 MAILBOX 13611/30-14-11/3 218-0000-42181 240.00 SPARKLETTS GANG TASK FO 105403 12/12/2014 JAN-WATER 218-0000-61200 32.00 TIME WARNER-GANG TASK F 105406 12/12/2014 CABLE 11/29-12/28 218-0000-61400 58.83 VERIZON CA - GANG TASK F 105410 12/12/2014 PHONE SVC 11/22-12/21 218-0000-61300 376.08 VERIZON CA - GANG TASK F 105410 12/12/2014 CLETS 11/13-12/12 218-0000-42190 284.53 Fund 218 - CV VIOLENT CRIME TASK FOR Total 1,349.46 Fund: 241- HOUSING AUTHORITY PA3 CAPITAL ONE COMMERCIAL 105368 12/12/2014 WSA ANN'L LUNCHEON 241-9101-60320 119.08 Fund 241- HOUSING AUTHORITY PAl Total: 119.08 Fund: 401- CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGR LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEME 105392 12/12/2014 LOWES 10/28-11/24 401-1891-45010 12.28 LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEME 105392 12/12/2014 LOWES 10/28-11/24 401-1891-45010 -39.73 LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEME 105392 12/12/2014 LOWES 10/28-11/24 401-1891-45010 9.73 LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEME 105392 12/12/2014 LOWES 10/28-11/24 401-1891-45010 3.86 LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEME 105392 12/12/2014 LOWES 10/28-11/24• 401-1891-45010 91.31 LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEME 105392 12/12/2014 LOWES 10/28-11/24 401-1891-45010 85.97 -------------------- Fund 401- CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGR Total: -_..................- 163.42 Fund: 501- EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT COMPRESSOR DESIGN AND S 105370 12/12/2014 CDS TRUCK S01-0000-60678 973.58 Fund 501 - EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT Total: 973.58 Fund: 502 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY HENSON CONSULTING GRO 105382 12/12/2014 NOV-CONSULTATION 502-0000-60108 3,937.50 STAPLES ADVANTAGE 105404 12/12/2014 SURGE PROTECTORS 502-0000-56220 47.92 Fund 502 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Total: 3,985.42 Fund: 601- SILVER ROCK RESORT LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEME 105392 12/12/2014 LOWES 10/28-11/24 601-0000-60556 28.91 O&J GOLF CONSTRUCTION, 1 105396 12/12/2014 SRR STORM REPAIRS 601-0000-60209 457,478.03 Fund 601- SILVER ROCK RESORT Total: 457,506.94 Fund: 735 - 97-1 AGENCY REDEMPTION FUND WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVIC 105414 12/12/2014 AD97-1 ADMIN 735-0000-23410 152.33 Fund 735 - 97-1 AGENCY REDEMPTION FUND Total 152.33 Grand Total: 527,123.07 12/11/2014 7:14:52 PM Page 3 of 5 iRl Demand Register Fund Summary Fund 101 -GENERAL FUND 218 - CV VIOLENT CRIME TASK FOR 241- HOUSING AUTHORITY PA1 401- CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGR 501- EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT 502 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 601- SILVER ROCK RESORT 735 - 97-1 AGENCY REDEMPTION FUND Account Number 101-0000-22830 101-0000-41400 101-0000-41600 101-0000-42300 101-1001-61301 101-1002-60400 101-1004-60103 101-1004-60104 101-1004-60126 101-1005-60352 101-1006-60104 101-1006-60400 101-1007-60662 101-1007-61300 101-1007-61301 101-2001-36310 101-2001-60175 101-2002-60670 101-2002-61100 101-3001-60184 101-3001-60400 101-3002-60400 101-3003-60420 101-3004-60667 101-3004-60691 101-3005-60117 101-3005-60424 101-3005-60554 101-3005-60557 101-3005-61204 101-3006-60691 101-3006-61300 101-3007-60461 101-3007-60462 101-3008-60108 101-3008-60123 101-3008-60420 101-3008-60432 101-3008-60665 101-3008-60691 101-6001-60125 101-6001-60400 101-6001-60450 101-6003-60118 101-6004-33253 Grand Total: Account Summary Account Name Miscellaneous Deposits Transient Occupancy Ta Business Licenses Cash Over/Short Mobile/Cell Phones Office Supplies Professional Consultants AB 939 Consultant Subscriptions & Publicati Consultants Office Supplies Copiers Utilities - Telephone Mobile/Cell Phones Blood/Alcohol Testing Special Enforcement Fu Fire Station Utilities - Gas Fritz Burns Park Office Supplies Office Supplies Operating Supplies HVAC Repair & Maintenance Civic Center Lake Mainte Materials - Irrigation & L LQ Park Building Tree Maintenance Utilities - Water -Fritz Bu Repair & Maintenance Utilities - Telephone Economic Development/ Media Technical Security & Alarm Operating Supplies Small Tools/Equipment Maint.-Other Equipment Repair & Maintenance Temporary Agency Servi Office Supplies Advertising Plan Check Veterinary Service Expense Amount 62,872.84 1,349.46 119.08 163.42 973.58 3,985.42 457,506.94 152.33 527,123.07 Expense Amount 50.00 32.77 7.00 2,034.94 35.27 135.76 329.00 129.95 756.75 64.81 2,520.00 113.38 1,572.94 1,579.46 1,318.57 350.00 483.29 71.01 32.66 45.55 71.66 206.16 110.70 550.00 47.59 695.00 2,269.87 405.79 325.00 45.55 886.37 45.55 2,013.86 1,100.00 750.00 150.00 21.89 27.61 59.45 42.33 935.00 218.28 2,008.90 15,184.00 301.95 Packet: APPKT00327 - SHM 12/12/14 Report Summary 12/11/2014 7:14:52 PM Page 4 of 5 20 Demand Register Account Summary Account Number Account Name Expense Amount 101-6005-61300 Utilities - Telephone 1,025.11 101-6005-80101 Machinery & Equipment 1,031.86 101-7003-56490 Asphalt 913.36 101-7003-60180 Natural Disaster- FEMA 2,889.29 101-7003-60431 Materials 727.98 101-7003-60432 Small Tools/Equipment 75.30 101-7004-60189 Technical 15,635.10 101-7004-60423 Supplies -Graffiti 33.36 101-7004-60431 Materials 290.86 101-7006-60351 Membership Dues 115.00 218-0000-42181 Mail Box Service 240.00 218-0000-42190 CLET Line 284.53 218-0000-60115 Janitorial 165.00 218-0000-60665 Maint.-Other Equipment 70.40 218-0000-61200 Utilities - Water 32.00 218-0000-61300 Utilities - Telephone 413.09 218-0000-61400 Cable 58.83 218-0000-61501 Refuse Collection 85.61 241-9101-60320 Travel & Training 119.08 401-1891-45010 Construction 163.42 501-0000-60678 Street Sweeper 973.58 502-0000-56220 Computers 47.92 502-0000-60108 Technical 3,937.50 601-0000-60209 Insurance 457,478.03 601-0000-60556 SilverRock Buildings 28.91 735-0000-23410 AD Administrative fees 152.33 Grand Total: 527,123.07 Project Account Summary Project Account Key Expense Amount **None** 527,123.07 Grand Total., 527,123.07 Packet: APPKT00327 - SHM 12/12/14 12/11/2014 7:14:52 PM Page 5 of 5 21 CITY OF LA QUINTA BANK TRANSACTIONS 12/06/14 - 12/12/14 12/09/14 WIRE TRANSFER - TASC 12/10/14 WIRE TRANSFER - PERS/WEST,L ATTACHMENT 2 $936.00 $115.96 TOTAL WIRE TRANSFER OUT $1,051.96 CITY MEETING DATE: January 6, 2015 ITEM TITLE: DENIAL OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FILED BY JONATHAN REISS; DATE OF LOSS — JUNE 17, 2014 AGENDA CATEGORY: BUSINESS SESSION: CONSENT CALENDAR: 3 STUDY SESSION: PUBLIC HEARING: RECOMMENDED ACTION: Deny the claim for damages of Jonathan Reiss, in its entirety. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: • A claim was filed by Jonathan Reiss with a reported date of loss of June 17, 2014 for harassment. • It was forwarded to Carl Warren & Company ("CW"), the City's claims administrator. • CW reviewed the claim and recommends denial, as the reported incident involved the Riverside County Sheriff's department. FISCAL IMPACT: Stated damages are in excess of $1,550. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: The claimant alleges harassment and endangerment during a traffic stop on June 17, 2014. CW recommends tendering the claim to Riverside County Sheriff's Department, as they have agreed to indemnify the City against all claims of this nature. ALTERNATIVES: As CW is relied on to perform an accurate and thorough preliminary assessment of the claim from a liability standpoint and has recommended rejection of this claim, staff does not recommend an alternative action. Report prepared by: Terry Deeringer, Human Resources/Risk Manager Report approved for submission by: Frank J. Spevacek, City Manager 23 CITY MEETING DATE: January 6, 2015 ITEM TITLE: DENIAL OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FILED BY TED HAMMAN AND JOYCE LITCH; DATE OF LOSS — SEPTEMBER 8, 2014 AGENDA CATEGORY: BUSINESS SESSION: CONSENT CALENDAR: 4 STUDY SESSION: PUBLIC HEARING: RECOMMENDED ACTION: Deny the claim for damages of Ted Hamman and Joyce Litch in its entirety. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: • A claim was filed by Ted Hamman and Joyce Litch with a reported date of loss of September 8, 2014. • It was forwarded to Carl Warren & Company ("CW"), the City's claims administrator. • CW reviewed the claim and recommends denial. FISCAL IMPACT: Reported damages are $93,333. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: The claimants allege their property and home were severely damaged by floodwaters generated during the September 8, 2014 storm and hold the City responsible for failure to 1) maintain the storm drains system, and 2) not opening flood control pipes at the golf course adjacent to their property. CW recommends denying this claim as the property damage appears to have been caused by the large volume of water accompanying the 700 -year storm, which overwhelmed the existing storm drain system by washing debris into the storm drain, causing a blockage. In addition, the City does not own or maintain the flood control pipes to the Dunes Golf Course. `1 ALTERNATIVES: As CW is relied on to perform an accurate and thorough preliminary assessment of the claim from a liability standpoint and has recommended rejection of this claim, staff does not recommend an alternative action. Report prepared by: Terry Deeringer, Human Resources/Risk Manager Report approved for submission by: Frank J. Spevacek, City Manager `1 CITY MEETING DATE: January 6, 2015 ITEM TITLE: DENIAL OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FILED BY MICHAEL AND ROBIN HENDRICKS; DATE OF LOSS — SEPTEMBER 8, 2014 AGENDA CATEGORY: BUSINESS SESSION: CONSENT CALENDAR: 5 STUDY SESSION: PUBLIC HEARING: RECOMMENDED ACTION: Deny the claim for damages of Michael and Robin Hendricks in its entirety. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: • A claim was filed by Michael and Robin Hendricks with a reported date of loss of September 8, 2014. • It was forwarded to Carl Warren & Company ("CW"), the City's claims administrator. • CW reviewed the claim and recommends denial. FISCAL IMPACT: Stated damages are approximately $12,333. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: The claimant alleges the City failed to properly maintain the storm drain system, which caused floodwaters to back up into the street, onto their property, and into their home causing damage. The claimant also alleges the City failed to open the flood control pipes at the golf course adjacent to their property. CW recommends denying the claim as the floodwaters were due to a 700 -year storm, which overwhelmed the existing storm drain system by washing debris into the storm drain, causing a blockage. Furthermore, the City does not own or maintain the flood control pipes to the Dunes Golf Course. `4 ALTERNATIVES: As CW is relied on to perform an accurate and thorough preliminary assessment of the claim from a liability standpoint and has recommended rejection of this claim, staff does not recommend an alternative action. Report prepared by: Terry Deeringer, Human Resources/Risk Manager Report approved for submission by: Frank J. Spevacek, City Manager 28 CITY MEETING DATE: January 6, 2015 ITEM TITLE: APPROVE PROFESSSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MATRIX CONSULTING GROUP FOR A CRIME TREND AND SERVICE STUDY AGENDA CATEGORY: BUSINESS SESSION: CONSENT CALENDAR: 6 STUDY SESSION: PUBLIC HEARING: RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Matrix Consulting Group and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: • A request for proposals (RFP) was sent to firms specializing in analyzing crime trends and service levels. • A selection committee reviewed three proposals and interviews were conducted with each firm. • Matrix Consulting Group received the highest scores and the committee recommends approval of the attached Professional Services Agreement (PSA) (Attachment 1). FISCAL IMPACT: The PSA is $52,000. Funds are available for this work in the City Manager's Department Professional Services Account. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: In April 2013, representatives from Riverside County Sheriff's Department made a presentation to City Council regarding police services in La Quinta. During this presentation, concerns were raised by both City Council and the public regarding RN rising costs for law enforcement services, while service levels have remained constant. During this meeting, one member of the public requested that the City conduct a study to explore alternatives to the expense of hiring additional officers. This request was supported with a petition of over 150 signatures from La Quinta residents. The petition and subsequent dialogue by the community prompted City Council to allocate funds to perform an independent study of the current law enforcement services contract to evaluate resource deployment, contract costs, and service levels. City staff authored a scope of work and published an RFP in November 2014 to evaluate La Quinta's crime trends and service levels. Staff announced the RFP through several online RFP databases and distributed it to several vendors that specialize in law enforcement studies nationwide. Responses were received from three vendors which included: Leadership Link, Matrix Consulting Group and McGrath Consulting Group. A selection committee was comprised of Chris Escobedo, Assistant to City Manager; Ted Shove, Business Analyst; and Anthony Moreno, Code Compliance Supervisor. Scoring was based on experience, project understanding, reference verification and ability to complete projects in a timely manner. Matrix Consulting Group received the highest scores of the three firms. Additionally, Matrix Consulting Group maintains a corporate office in California and has conducted over 250 projects with local level jurisdictions of similar nature. Matrix Consulting Group has met all of the qualifications and the selection committee recommends approval of the PSA. ALTERNATIVES: As the selection process has met City requirements and the selected firm meets or exceeds all required qualifications, staff does not recommend an alternative. Report prepared by: Ted Shove, Business Analyst Report approved for submission by: Frank J. Spevacek, City Manager Attachment: 1. PSA ATTACHMENT 1 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES (the "Agreement") is made and entered into by and between the CITY OF LA QUINTA, ("City"), a California municipal corporation, and Matrix Consulting Group ("Consultant"). The parties hereto agree as follows: 1.0 SERVICES OF CONSULTANT 1.1 Scope of Services. In compliance with all terms and conditions of this Agreement, Consultant shall provide those services related to Crime Trends and Service Study, as specified in the "Scope of Services" attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by this reference (the "services" or "work"). Consultant warrants that all services will be performed in a competent, professional and satisfactory manner in accordance with the standards prevalent in the industry for such services. 1.2 Compliance with Law. All services rendered hereunder shall be provided in accordance with all ordinances, resolutions, statutes, rules, regulations and laws of the City of La Quinta and any Federal, State or local governmental agency of competent jurisdiction. 1.3 Licenses, Permits, Fees and Assessments. Except as otherwise specified herein, Consultant shall obtain at its sole cost and expense such licenses, permits and approvals as may be required by law for the performance of the services required by this Agreement. Consultant shall have the sole obligation to pay for any fees, assessments and taxes, plus applicable penalties and interest, which may be imposed by law and arise from or are necessary for the performance of the services required by this Agreement. 1.4 Familiarity with Work. By executing this Agreement, Consultant warrants that (a) it has thoroughly investigated and considered the work to be performed, (b) it has investigated the site of the work and fully acquainted itself with the conditions there existing, (c) it has carefully considered how the work should be performed, and (d) it fully understands the facilities, difficulties and restrictions attending performance of the work under this Agreement. Should Consultant discover any latent or unknown conditions materially differing from those inherent in the work or as represented by City, Consultant shall immediately inform City of such fact and shall not proceed except at Consultant's risk until written instructions are received from the Contract Officer (as defined in Section 4.2 hereof). 1 31 1 .5 Care of Work and Standard of Work. a. Care of Work. Consultant shall adopt reasonable methods during the life of the Agreement to furnish continuous protection to the work performed by Consultant, and the equipment, materials, papers and other components thereof to prevent losses or damages, and shall be responsible for all such damages, to persons or property, until acceptance of the work by City, except such losses or damages as may be caused by City's own negligence. The performance of services by Consultant shall not relieve Consultant from any obligation to correct any incomplete, inaccurate or defective work at no further cost to City, when such inaccuracies are due to the negligence of Consultant. b. Standard of Work. Consultant acknowledges and understands that the services and work contracted for under this Agreement require specialized skills and abilities and that, consistent with this understanding, Consultant's services and work will be held to a heightened standard of quality and workmanship. Consistent with Section 1.4 hereinabove, Consultant represents to City that it holds the necessary skills and abilities to satisfy the heightened standard of work as set forth in this Agreement. 1.6 Additional Services. In accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Consultant shall perform services in addition to those specified in the Scope of Services ("Additional Services") when directed to do so by the Contract Officer. Consultant shall not perform any Additional Services until receiving prior written authorization from the Contract Officer. It is specifically understood and agreed that oral requests and/or approvals of Additional Services shall be barred and are unenforeceable. Failure of Consultant to secure the Contract Manager's written authorization for Additional Services shall constitute a waiver of any and all right to adjustment of the Contract Sum or time due, whether by way of compensation, restitution, quantum meruit, etc. for Additional Services provided without the appropriate authorization from the Contract Manager. Compensation for properly authorized Additional Services shall be made in accordance with Section 2.2 of this Agreement. 1.7 Special Requirements. Additional terms and conditions of this Agreement, if any, which are made a part hereof are set forth in Exhibit "D" (the "Special Requirements"). In the event of a conflict between the provisions of the Special Requirements and any other provisions of this Agreement, the provisions of the Special Requirements shall govern. 2.0 COMPENSATION 2.1 Contract Sum. For the services rendered pursuant to this Agreement, Consultant shall be compensated in accordance with Exhibit "B" (the "Schedule of K3: Compensation") in a total amount not to exceed Fifty Two Thousand Dollars ($52,000) (the "Contract Sum"), except as provided in Section 1.6. The method of compensation set forth in the Schedule of Compensation may include a lump sum payment upon completion, payment in accordance with the percentage of completion of the services, payment for time and materials based upon Consultant's rate schedule, but not exceeding the Contract Sum, or such other methods as may be specified in the Schedule of Compensation. Compensation may include reimbursement for actual and necessary expenditures for reproduction costs, transportation expense, telephone expense, and similar costs and expenses when and if specified in the Schedule of Compensation. Regardless of the method of compensation set forth in the Schedule of Compensation, Consultant's overall compensation shall not exceed the Contract Sum, except as provided in Section 1.6 of this Agreement, "Additional Services." 2.2 Compensation for Additional Services. Additional services approved in advance by the Contract Manager pursuant to Section 1.6 of this Agreement, "Additional Services," shall be paid for in an amount agreed to in writing by both City and Consultant in advance of the Additional Services being rendered by Consultant. Any compensation for Additional Services amounting to five percent (5%) or less of the Contract Sum may be approved by the Contract Officer. Any greater amount of compensation for additional services must be approved by the La Quinta City Council. Under no circumstances shall Consultant receive compensation for any Additional Services unless prior written approval for the Additional Services is obtained from the Contract Officer pursuant to Section 1 .6 of this Agreement. 2.3 Method of Billing. Any month in which Consultant wishes to receive payment, Consultant shall submit to City no later than the tenth (10th) working day of such month, in the form approved by City's Finance Director, an invoice for services rendered prior to the date of the invoice. Such invoice shall (1) describe in detail the services provided, including time and materials, and (2) specify each staff member who has provided services and the number of hours assigned to each such staff member. Such invoice shall contain a certification by a principal member of Consultant specifying that the payment requested is for work performed in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. City will pay Consultant for all expenses stated thereon which are approved by City pursuant to this Agreement no later than thirty (30) days after invoices are received by the City's Finance Department. 3.0 PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE 3.1 Time of Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement. 33 3.2 Schedule of Performance. All services rendered pursuant to this Agreement shall be performed diligently and within the time period established in Exhibit C (the "Schedule of Performance"). Extensions to the time period specified in the Schedule of Performance may be approved in writing by the Contract Officer. 3.3 Force Majeure. The time period specified in the Schedule of Performance for performance of the services rendered pursuant to this Agreement shall be extended because of any delays due to unforeseeable causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of Consultant, including, but not restricted to, acts of God or of the public enemy, fires, earthquakes, floods, epidemic, quarantine restrictions, riots, strikes, freight embargoes, acts of any governmental agency other than City, and unusually severe weather, if Consultant shall within ten (10) days of the commencement of such delay notify the Contract Officer in writing of the causes of the delay. The Contract Officer shall ascertain the facts and the extent of delay, and extend the time for performing the services for the period of the forced delay when and if in his or her judgment such delay is justified, and the Contract Officer's determination shall be final and conclusive upon the parties to this Agreement. Extensions to the Schedule of Performance which are determined by the Contract Officer to be justified pursuant to this Section shall not entitle the Consultant to additional compensation in excess of the Contract Sum. 3.4 Term. Unless earlier terminated in accordance with Sections 8.7 or 8.8 of this Agreement, the term of this agreement shall commence on February, 1 , 2015 and terminate on June, 30 2015 (initial term). This agreement may be extended for one additional year(s) upon mutual agreement by both parties (extended term). 4.0 COORDINATION OF WORK 4.1 Representative of Consultant. The following principals of Consultant are hereby designated as being the principals and representatives of Consultant authorized to act in its behalf with respect to the work specified herein and make all decisions in connection therewith: a. Richard P. Brady, President E-mail: rbrady@matrixcg.net It is expressly understood that the experience, knowledge, capability, and reputation of the foregoing principals were a substantial inducement for City to enter into this Agreement. Therefore, the foregoing principals shall be responsible during the term of this Agreement for directing all activities of Consultant and devoting sufficient time to personally supervise the services hereunder. 34 The foregoing principals may not be changed by Consultant and no other personnel may be assigned to perform the service required hereunder without the express written approval of City. 4.2 Contract Officer. The Contract Officer shall be the City Manager or such other person as may be designated by the City Manager of City. It shall be Consultant's responsibility to assure that the Contract Officer is kept informed of the progress of the performance of the services and Consultant shall refer any decisions, which must be made by City to the Contract Officer. Unless otherwise specified herein, any approval of City required hereunder shall mean the approval of the Contract Officer. 4.3 Prohibition Against Subcontracting or Assignment. The experience, knowledge, capability and reputation of Consultant, its principals and employees were a substantial inducement for City to enter into this Agreement. Except as set forth in this Agreement, Consultant shall not contract with any other entity to perform in whole or in part the services required hereunder without the express written approval of City. In addition, neither this Agreement nor any interest herein may be assigned or transferred, voluntarily or by operation of law, without the prior written approval of City. 4.4 Independent Contractor. Neither City nor any of its employees shall have any control over the manner, mode or means by which Consultant, its agents or employees, perform the services required herein, except as otherwise set forth. Consultant shall perform all services required herein as an independent contractor of City and shall remain at all times as to City a wholly independent contractor with only such obligations as are consistent with that role. Consultant shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its agents or employees are agents or employees of City. 4.5 City Cooperation. City shall provide Consultant with any plans, publications, reports, statistics, records or other data or information pertinent to services to be performed hereunder which are reasonably available to Consultant only from or through action by City. 5.0 INSURANCE 5.1 Insurance. Prior to the beginning of and throughout the duration of the Work performed under this Agreement, Consultant shall procure and maintain, at its cost, and submit concurrently with its execution of this Agreement, Commercial General Liability insurance against all claims for injuries against persons or damages to property resulting from Consultant's acts or omissions rising out of or related to Consultant's performance under this Agreement. The insurance policy shall contain a severability of interest clause providing that the coverage shall be primary for losses arising out of Consultant's performance hereunder and neither City nor its insurers shall be required to contribute to any such loss. A certificate evidencing the foregoing and naming City and its officers and employees as additional insured (on the Commercial General Liability policy only) shall be delivered to and approved by City prior to commencement of the services hereunder. The following policies shall be maintained and kept in full force and effect providing insurance with minimum limits as indicated below and issued by insurers with A.M. Best ratings of no less than A -:VI: Commercial General Liability (at least as broad as ISO CG 0001) $1,000,000 (per occurrence) $2,000,000 (general aggregate) Commercial Auto Liability (at least as broad as ISO CA 0001) $1,000,000 (per accident) Errors and Omissions Liability $1,000,000 (per claim and aggregate) Workers' Compensation (per statutory requirements) Consultant shall carry automobile liability insurance of $1,000,000 per accident against all claims for injuries against persons or damages to property arising out of the use of any automobile by Consultant, its officers, any person directly or indirectly employed by Consultant, any subcontractor or agent, or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, arising directly or indirectly out of or related to Consultant's performance under this Agreement. If Consultant or Consultant's employees will use personal autos in any way on this project, Consultant shall provide evidence of personal auto liability coverage for each such person. The term "automobile" includes, but is not limited to, a land motor vehicle, trailer or semi -trailer designed for travel on public roads. The automobile insurance policy shall contain a severability of interest clause providing that coverage shall be primary for losses arising out of Consultant's performance hereunder and neither City nor its insurers shall be required to contribute to such loss. Professional Liability or Errors and Omissions Insurance as appropriate shall be written on a policy form coverage specifically designed to protect against acts, errors or omissions of the consultant and "Covered Professional Services" as designated in the policy must specifically include work performed under this agreement. The policy limit shall be no less than $1,000,000 per claim and in the aggregate. The policy must "pay on behalf of" the insured and must include a KZy provision establishing the insurer's duty to defend. The policy retroactive date shall be on or before the effective date of this agreement. Consultant shall carry Workers' Compensation Insurance in accordance with State Worker's Compensation laws with employer's liability limits no less than $1,000,000 per accident or disease. All insurance required by this Section shall be kept in effect during the term of this Agreement and shall not be cancelable without written notice to City of proposed cancellation. The procuring of such insurance or the delivery of policies or certificates evidencing the same shall not be construed as a limitation of Consultant's obligation to indemnify City, its officers, employees, contractors, subcontractors, or agents. 5.2 Remedies. In addition to any other remedies City may have if Consultant fails to provide or maintain any insurance policies or policy endorsements to the extent and within the time herein required, City may, at its sole option: a. Obtain such insurance and deduct and retain the amount of the premiums for such insurance from any sums due under this Agreement. b. Order Consultant to stop work under this Agreement and/or withhold any payment(s) which become due to Consultant hereunder until Consultant demonstrates compliance with the requirements hereof. C. Terminate this Agreement. Exercise of any of the above remedies, however, is an alternative to any other remedies City may have. The above remedies are not the exclusive remedies for Consultant's failure to maintain or secure appropriate policies or endorsements. Nothing herein contained shall be construed as limiting in any way the extent to which Consultant may be held responsible for payments of damages to persons or property resulting from Consultant's or its subcontractors' performance of work under this Agreement. 5.3 General Conditions pertaining to provisions of insurance coverage by Consultant. Consultant and City agree to the following with respect to insurance provided by Consultant: 1 . Consultant agrees to have its insurer endorse the third party general liability coverage required herein to include as additional insureds City, its officials, employees and agents, using standard ISO endorsement No. CG 2010 with an edition prior to 1992. Consultant also agrees to require all contractors, and subcontractors to do likewise. 1914 2. No liability insurance coverage provided to comply with this Agreement shall prohibit Consultant, or Consultant's employees, or agents, from waiving the right of subrogation prior to a loss. Consultant agrees to waive subrogation rights against City regardless of the applicability of any insurance proceeds, and to require all contractors and subcontractors to do likewise. 3. All insurance coverage and limits provided by Contractor and available or applicable to this agreement are intended to apply to the full extent of the policies. Nothing contained in this Agreement or any other agreement relating to the City or its operations limits the application of such insurance coverage. 4. None of the coverages required herein will be in compliance with these requirements if they include any limiting endorsement of any kind that has not been first submitted to City and approved of in writing. 5. No liability policy shall contain any provision or definition that would serve to eliminate so-called "third party action over" claims, including any exclusion for bodily injury to an employee of the insured or of any contractor or subcontractor. 6. All coverage types and limits required are subject to approval, modification and additional requirements by the City, as the need arises. Consultant shall not make any reductions in scope of coverage (e.g. elimination of contractual liability or reduction of discovery period) that may affect City's protection without City's prior written consent. 7. Proof of compliance with these insurance requirements, consisting of certificates of insurance evidencing all of the coverages required and an additional insured endorsement to Consultant's general liability policy, shall be delivered to City at or prior to the execution of this Agreement. In the event such proof of any insurance is not delivered as required, or in the event such insurance is canceled at any time and no replacement coverage is provided, City has the right, but not the duty, to obtain any insurance it deems necessary to protect its interests under this or any other agreement and to pay the premium. Any premium so paid by City shall be charged to and promptly paid by Consultant or deducted from sums due Consultant, at City option. 8. It is acknowledged by the parties of this agreement that all insurance coverage required to be provided by Consultant or any subcontractor, is intended to apply first and on a primary, non-contributing basis in relation to any other insurance or self insurance available to City. 38 9. Consultant agrees to ensure that subcontractors, and any other party involved with the project that is brought onto or involved in the project by Consultant, provide the same minimum insurance coverage required of Consultant. Consultant agrees to monitor and review all such coverage and assumes all responsibility for ensuring that such coverage is provided in conformity with the requirements of this section. Consultant agrees that upon request, all agreements with subcontractors and others engaged in the project will be submitted to City for review. 10. Consultant agrees not to self -insure or to use any self-insured retentions or deductibles on any portion of the insurance required herein (with the exception of professional liability coverage, if required) and further agrees that it will not allow any contractor, subcontractor, Architect, Engineer or other entity or person in any way involved in the performance of work on the project contemplated by this agreement to self -insure its obligations to City. If Consultant's existing coverage includes a deductible or self-insured retention, the deductible or self-insured retention must be declared to the City. At that time the City shall review options with the Consultant, which may include reduction or elimination of the deductible or self-insured retention, substitution of other coverage, or other solutions. 11. The City reserves the right at any time during the term of the contract to change the amounts and types of insurance required by giving the Consultant ninety (90) days advance written notice of such change. If such change results in substantial additional cost to the Consultant, the City will negotiate additional compensation proportional to the increased benefit to City. 12. For purposes of applying insurance coverage only, this Agreement will be deemed to have been executed immediately upon any party hereto taking any steps that can be deemed to be in furtherance of or towards performance of this Agreement. 13. Consultant acknowledges and agrees that any actual or alleged failure on the part of City to inform Consultant of non-compliance with any insurance requirement in no way imposes any additional obligations on City nor does it waive any rights hereunder in this or any other regard. 14. Consultant will renew the required coverage annually as long as City, or its employees or agents face an exposure from operations of any type pursuant to this agreement. This obligation applies whether or not the agreement is canceled or terminated for any reason. Termination of this obligation is not effective until City executes a written statement to that effect. K1*7 15. Consultant shall provide proof that policies of insurance required herein expiring during the term of this Agreement have been renewed or replaced with other policies providing at least the same coverage. Proof that such coverage has been ordered shall be submitted prior to expiration. A coverage binder or letter from Consultant's insurance agent to this effect is acceptable. A certificate of insurance and/or additional insured endorsement as required in these specifications applicable to the renewing or new coverage must be provided to City within five (5) days of the expiration of coverages. 16. The provisions of any workers' compensation or similar act will not limit the obligations of Consultant under this agreement. Consultant expressly agrees not to use any statutory immunity defenses under such laws with respect to City, its employees, officials and agents. 17. Requirements of specific coverage features or limits contained in this section are not intended as limitations on coverage, limits or other requirements nor as a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any given policy. Specific reference to a given coverage feature is for purposes of clarification only as it pertains to a given issue, and is not intended by any party or insured to be limiting or all-inclusive. 18. These insurance requirements are intended to be separate and distinct from any other provision in this agreement and are intended by the parties here to be interpreted as such. 19. The requirements in this Section supersede all other sections and provisions of this Agreement to the extent that any other section or provision conflicts with or impairs the provisions of this Section. 20. Consultant agrees to be responsible for ensuring that no contract used by any party involved in any way with the project reserves the right to charge City or Consultant for the cost of additional insurance coverage required by this agreement. Any such provisions are to be deleted with reference to City. It is not the intent of City to reimburse any third party for the cost of complying with these requirements. There shall be no recourse against City for payment of premiums or other amounts with respect thereto. 21. Consultant agrees to provide immediate notice to City of any claim or loss against Consultant arising out of the work performed under this agreement. City assumes no obligation or liability by such notice, but has the right (but not the duty) to monitor the handling of any such claim or claims if they are likely to involve City. HQ 6.0 INDEMNIFICATION. 6.1 General Indemnification Provision. a. Indemnification for Professional Liability. When the law establishes a professional standard of care for Consultant's Services, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless City and any and all of its officials, employees and agents ("Indemnified Parties") from and against any and all claims, losses, liabilities of every kind, nature and description, damages, injury (including, without limitation, injury to or death of an employee of Consultant or subconsultants), costs and expenses of any kind, whether actual, alleged or threatened, including, without limitation, incidental and consequential damages, court costs, attorneys' fees, litigation expenses, and fees of expert consultants or expert witnesses incurred in connection therewith and costs of investigation, to the extent same are cause in whole or in part by any negligent or wrongful act, error or omission of Consultant, its officers, agents, employees or subconsultants (or any entity or individual that Consultant shall bear the legal liability thereof) in the performance of professional services under this agreement. With respect to the design of public improvements, the Consultant shall not be liable for any injuries or property damage resulting from the reuse of the design at a location other than that specified in Exhibit A without the written consent of the Consultant. b. Indemnification for Other Than Professional Liability. Other than in the performance of professional services and to the full extent permitted by law, Consultant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless City, and any and all of its employees, officials and agents from and against any liability (including liability for claims, suits, actions, arbitration proceedings, administrative proceedings, regulatory proceedings, losses, expenses or costs of any kind, whether actual, alleged or threatened, including, without limitation, incidental and consequential damages, court costs, attorneys' fees, litigation expenses, and fees of expert consultants or expert witnesses) incurred in connection therewith and costs of investigation, where the same arise out of, are a consequence of, or are in any way attributable to, in whole or in part, the performance of this Agreement by Consultant or by any individual or entity for which Consultant is legally liable, including but not limited to officers, agents, employees or subconsultants of Consultant. 6.2 Standard Indemnification Provisions. Consultant agrees to obtain executed indemnity agreements with provisions identical to those set forth herein this section from each and every subconsultant or any other person or entity involved by, for, with or on behalf of Consultant in the performance of this agreement. In the event Consultant fails to obtain such indemnity obligations from others as required herein, Consultant agrees to be fully responsible according to the I's terms of this section. Failure of City to monitor compliance with these requirements imposes no additional obligations on City and will in no way act as a waiver of any rights hereunder. This obligation to indemnify and defend City as set forth herein is binding on the successors, assigns or heirs of Consultant and shall survive the termination of this agreement or this section. a. Indemnity Provisions for Contracts Related to Construction. Without affecting the rights of City under any provision of this agreement, Consultant shall not be required to indemnify and hold harmless City for liability attributable to the active negligence of City, provided such active negligence is determined by agreement between the parties or by the findings of a court of competent jurisdiction. In instances where City is shown to have been actively negligent and where City's active negligence accounts for only a percentage of the liability involved, the obligation of Consultant will be for that entire portion or percentage of liability not attributable to the active negligence of City. b. Indemnification Provision for Design Professionals. 1. Applicability of Section 6.2(b). Notwithstanding Section 6.2(a) hereinabove, the following indemnification provision shall apply to Consultants who constitute "design professionals" as the term is defined in paragraph 3 below. 2. Scope of Indemnification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City and City's agents, officers, officials, employees, representatives, and departments ("Indemnified Parties") from and against any and all claims, losses, liabilities of every kind, nature and description, damages, injury (including, without limitation, injury to or death of an employee of Consultant or subconsultants), costs and expenses of any kind, whether actual, alleged or threatened, including, without limitation, incidental and consequential damages, court costs, attorneys' fees, litigation expenses, and fees of expert consultants or expert witnesses incurred in connection therewith and costs of investigation, that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of Consultant, any subconsultant, anyone directly or indirectly employed by them or anyone that they control. 3. Design Professional Defined. As used in this Section 6.2(b), the term "design professional" shall be limited to licensed architects, registered professional engineers, licensed professional land surveyors and landscape architects, all as defined under current law, and as may be amended from time to time by Civil Code § 2782.8. ey, 7.0 RECORDS AND REPORTS. 7.1 Reports. Consultant shall periodically prepare and submit to the Contract Officer such reports concerning Consultant's performance of the services required by this Agreement as the Contract Officer shall require. 7.2 Records. Consultant shall keep such books and records as shall be necessary to perform the services required by this Agreement and enable the Contract Officer to evaluate the cost and the performance of such services. Books and records pertaining to costs shall be kept and prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The Contract Officer shall have full and free access to such books and records at all reasonable times, including the right to inspect, copy, audit, and make records and transcripts from such records. 7.3 Ownership of Documents. Originals of all drawings, specifications, reports, records, documents and other materials, whether in hard copy or electronic form, which are prepared by Consultant, its employees, subcontractors and agents in the performance of this Agreement, shall be the property of City and shall be delivered to City upon termination of this Agreement or upon the earlier request of the Contract Officer, and Consultant shall have no claim for further employment or additional compensation as a result of the exercise by City of its full rights of ownership of the documents and materials hereunder. Consultant shall cause all subcontractors to assign to City any documents or materials prepared by them, and in the event Consultant fails to secure such assignment, Consultant shall indemnify City for all damages suffered thereby. In the event City or any person, firm or corporation authorized by City reuses said documents and materials without written verification or adaptation by Consultant for the specific purpose intended and causes to be made or makes any changes or alterations in said documents and materials, City hereby releases, discharges, and exonerates Consultant from liability resulting from said change. The provisions of this clause shall survive the completion of this Contract and shall thereafter remain in full force and effect. 7.4 Release of Documents. The drawings, specifications, reports, records, documents and other materials prepared by Consultant in the performance of services under this Agreement shall not be released publicly without the prior written approval of the Contract Officer or as required by law. Consultant shall not disclose to any other entity or person any information regarding the activities of City, except as required by law or as authorized by City. 43 8.0 ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT. 8.1 California Law. This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted both as to validity and to performance of the parties in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Legal actions concerning any dispute, claim or matter arising out of or in relation to this Agreement shall be instituted in the Superior Court of the County of Riverside, State of California, or any other appropriate court in such county, and Consultant covenants and agrees to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such court in the event of such action. 8.2 Disputes. In the event of any dispute arising under this Agreement, the injured party shall notify the injuring party in writing of its contentions by submitting a claim therefore. The injured party shall continue performing its obligations hereunder so long as the injuring party commences to cure such default within ten (10) days of service of such notice and completes the cure of such default within forty-five (45) days after service of the notice, or such longer period as may be permitted by the Contract Officer; provided that if the default is an immediate danger to the health, safety and general welfare, City may take such immediate action as City deems warranted. Compliance with the provisions of this section shall be a condition precedent to termination of this Agreement for cause and to any legal action, and such compliance shall not be a waiver of any party's right to take legal action in the event that the dispute is not cured, provided that nothing herein shall limit City's right to terminate this Agreement without cause pursuant to Section 8.7. 8.3 Retention of Funds. City may withhold from any monies payable to Consultant sufficient funds to compensate City for any losses, costs, liabilities, or damages it reasonably believes were suffered by City due to the default of Consultant in the performance of the services required by this Agreement. 8.4 Waiver. No delay or omission in the exercise of any right or remedy of a non defaulting party on any default shall impair such right or remedy or be construed as a waiver. City's consent or approval of any act by Consultant requiring City's consent or approval shall not be deemed to waive or render unnecessary City's consent to or approval of any subsequent act of Consultant. Any waiver by either party of any default must be in writing and shall not be a waiver of any other default concerning the same or any other provision of this Agreement. 8.5 Rights and Remedies are Cumulative. Except with respect to rights and remedies expressly declared to be exclusive in this Agreement, the rights and remedies of the parties are cumulative and the exercise by either party of one or more of such rights or remedies shall not preclude the exercise by it, at the same or 44 different times, of any other rights or remedies for the same default or any other default by the other party. 8.6 Legal Action. In addition to any other rights or remedies, either party may take legal action, at law or at equity, to cure, correct or remedy any default, to recover damages for any default, to compel specific performance of this Agreement, to obtain injunctive relief, or to obtain any other remedy consistent with the purposes of this Agreement. 8.7 Termination Prior To Expiration Of Term. This section shall govern any termination of this Agreement, except as specifically provided in the following Section 8.8 for termination for cause. City reserves the right to terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without cause, upon thirty (30) days' written notice to Consultant. Upon receipt of any notice of termination, Consultant shall immediately cease all services hereunder except such as may be specifically approved by the Contract Officer. Consultant shall be entitled to compensation for all services rendered prior to receipt of the notice of termination and for any services authorized by the Contract Officer thereafter in accordance with the Schedule of Compensation or such as may be approved by the Contract Officer, except as provided in Section 8.3. 8.8 Termination for Default of Consultant. If termination is due to the failure of Consultant to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement, City may, after compliance with the provisions of Section 8.2, take over work and prosecute the same to completion by contract or otherwise, and Consultant shall be liable to the extent that the total cost for completion of the services required hereunder exceeds the compensation herein stipulated (provided that City shall use reasonable efforts to mitigate such damages), and City may withhold any payments to Consultant for the purpose of setoff or partial payment of the amounts owed City as previously stated in Section 8.3. 8.9 Attorneys' Fees. If either party commences an action against the other party arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees and costs of suit from the losing party. 9.0 CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES; NONDISCRIMINATION. 9.1 Non -liability of City Officers and Employees. No officer or employee of City shall be personally liable to Consultant, or any successor in interest, in the event or any default or breach by City or for any amount which may become due to Consultant or to its successor, or for breach of any obligation of the terms of this Agreement. 9.2 Conflict of Interest. No officer or employee of City shall have any personal interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement nor shall any such officer or employee participate in any decision relating to the Agreement which affects his or her personal interest or the interest of any corporation, partnership or association in which she or he is, directly or indirectly, interested, in violation of any State statute or regulation. Consultant warrants that it has not paid or given and will not pay or give any third party any money or general consideration for obtaining this Agreement. 9.3 Covenant against Discrimination. Consultant covenants that, by and for itself, its heirs, executors, assigns, and all persons claiming under or through them, that there shall be no discrimination against or segregation of, any person or group of persons on account of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry in the performance of this Agreement. Consultant shall take affirmative action to insure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry. 10.0 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 10.1 Notice. Any notice, demand, request, consent, approval, communication either party desires or is required to give the other party or any other person shall be in writing and either served personally or sent by prepaid, first-class mail to the address set forth below. Either party may change its address by notifying the other party of the change of address in writing. Notice shall be deemed communicated forty-eight (48) hours from the time of mailing if mailed as provided in this section. To City: CITY OF LA QUINTA Attention: Frank Spevacek, City Manager 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, California 92253 To Consultant: MATRIX CONSULTING GROUP Attention: Richard Brady, President 201 San Antonio Circle, Suite 148 Mountain View, CA 94040 10.2 Integrated Agreement. This Agreement contains all of the agreements of the parties and all previous understanding, negotiations and agreements are integrated into and superseded by this Agreement. 10.3 Amendment. This Agreement may be amended at any time by the mutual consent of the parties by an instrument in writing signed by both parties. 10.4 Severability. In the event that any one or more of the phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs, or sections contained in this Agreement shall be declared invalid or unenforceable by a valid judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs, or sections of this Agreement which are hereby declared as severable and shall be interpreted to carry out the intent of the parties hereunder. 10.5 Authority. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties hereto warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said parties and that by so executing this Agreement the parties hereto are formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the dates stated below. CITY OF LA QUINTA a California municipal corporation Frank J. Spevacek, City Manager Date ATTEST: Susan Maysels, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: William H. Ihrke, City Attorney CONSULTANT: By: Name: Title: Date: efM Exhibit A Scope of Services The City is seeking a comprehensive study of the community crime profile, with an emphasis on evaluating the current and trended crime for the City and the recommended police services to address these trends. The study shall address, at a minimum, the following: • Analyze the relationship between crime trends; specifically, calls for service and response times by priority type. Determine if current law enforcement strategies are best utilized with the City's crime level and resource allocation. Chart recommended service levels/strategy changes versus resource allocation. Detail relationship of efficiencies changes. Determine if existing policing strategies are optimized for prevalent crime profile of the community. • Contrast existing law enforcement service levels with industry best practices. Determine if service delivery objectives are being met. In addition, identify any opportunities to increase efficiency and quantify associated costs, including: o Provide recommendations to optimize field workloads. o Review existing 'beat' boundaries. Determine if any redesign opportunities may increase efficiencies in field workloads/overall patrol reduction without compromising existing service levels. Develop a strategy in conjunction with City staff to survey stakeholders within a series of three separate meetings to gauge community perception of crime and the value of current law enforcement activities within the community (i.e. increases in patrols versus crime prevention efforts) and to determine if the communication level between stakeholders and the law enforcement unit is adequate. Stakeholders are to include: o Law enforcement personnel (sworn and non -sworn) currently assigned to the City; o Community based stakeholders (i.e. representatives from the YMCA, Desert Sands Unified School District, Neighborhood Watch representatives, etc.); and o Business based group (i.e. Chamber of Commerce, representatives of local businesses). • Quantitatively evaluate the current levels of service. Provide recommendations within the final crime profile study to optimize law enforcement resources with existing crime profile. 19 49 Exhibit B Schedule of Compensation With the exception of compensation for Additional Services provided for in Section 2.2 of this Agreement, the maximum total compensation to be paid to Consultant under this Agreement is Fifty Two Thousand Dollars ($52,000) ("Contract Sum"). The Contract Sum shall be paid to Consultant in installment payments made on a monthly basis and in an amount identified in Consultants Schedule of Compensation attached hereto for the work tasks performed and properly invoiced by Consultant in conformance with Section 2.2 of the Agreement. 6117 Exhibit C Schedule of Performance Consultant shall complete all services identified in the Scope of Services, Exhibit "A" of this Agreement in accordance with the attached Project Schedule, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. 61 CITY MEETING DATE: January 6, 2015 ITEM TITLE: ADOPT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND TIME TO COMPLETE OFF-SITE AND ON-SITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR LA QUINTA RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (PARCEL MAP NO. 36405) AGENDA CATEGORY: BUSINESS SESSION: CONSENT CALENDAR: 7 STUDY SESSION: PUBLIC HEARING: RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution to extend the time to complete off-site and on-site improvements as specified in the approved Subdivision Improvement Agreements for Parcel Map No. 36405, La Quinta Retirement Community. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: • The La Quinta Retirement Community developer has requested City Council approval of a time extension of the Subdivision Improvement Agreements to April 23, 2015, in order to complete the off-site and on-site improvements. • The developer has been working diligently to complete all improvements and, as there have been no public requests for completion, staff recommends approval of this time extension. FISCAL IMPACT: None. Bonds of sufficient value are currently in place to secure the incomplete improvements. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: On April 16, 2013, City Council approved Parcel Map No. 36405. The development is located on Seeley Drive, east of Washington Street and south of Miles Avenue within the Centre Pointe commercial development (Attachment 1). The developer, La Quinta Retirement Residence, Limited Partnership, has constructed most of the off-site and on-site improvements. The remaining improvements include landscaping, as well as 53 curb and gutter. In a letter dated November 19, 2014 (Attachment 2), the developer requests a time extension to complete the remaining improvements. Staff has received no public requests regarding completion of these off-site and on-site improvements, and therefore recommends approval of an extension to the Subdivision Improvement Agreements for this project to April 23, 2015. ALTERNATIVES: Since no requests for the required improvements have been received, staff does not recommend an alternative. Report prepared by: Bryan McKinney, P.E., Principal Engineer Report approved for submission by: Timothy R. Jonasson, P.E. Public Works Director/City Engineer Attachments: 1. Vicinity Map 2. Letter from La Quinta Retirement Residence Limited Partnership, LLC 54 RESOLUTION NO. 2015 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING AN EXTENSION OF TIME TO APRIL 23, 2015 FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE OFF-SITE AND ON-SITE IMPROVEMENTS AS SPECIFIED IN THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENTS FOR PARCEL MAP NO. 36405, LA QUINTA RETIREMENT COMMUNITY WHEREAS, the City Council approved the Subdivision Improvement Agreements (SIA) for Parcel Map No. 36405, La Quinta Retirement Community, on April 23, 2015; and WHEREAS, Section 6. Completion of Improvements, of the approved SIA requires that the developer begin construction of the improvements within ninety days and complete the construction within twelve months after the approval of the Agreements; and WHEREAS, failure by the developer to complete construction of the improvements by April 23, 2014 shall constitute cause for the City, in its sole discretion and when it deems necessary, to declare the Subdivider in default of the approved agreements; and WHEREAS, Section 8. Time Extension, of the approved SIA allows for, at the City Council's sole and absolute discretion, an extension of time for completion of the improvements with additions or revisions to the terms and conditions of the Agreements. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, as follows: SECTION 1. The time for the completion of the off-site and on-site improvements as required by the approved SIA is extended to April 23, 2015. SECTION 2. The time extension for completing the improvements shall expire when City offices close for regular business on April 23, 2015 if the installation of the improvements has not been completed. SECTION 3. The provided security amount as required in the approved SIA is satisfactory. No additional securities are required. 6'4.1 Resolution No. 2015 - Parcel Map No. 36405 Adopted: January 6, 2015 Page 2 SECTION 4. All other terms, responsibilities and conditions as listed in the approved SIA shall remain in full force and effect. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council held on this 6t" day of January 2015, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: LINDA EVANS, Mayor City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: SUSAN MAYSELS, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California (CITY SEAL) APPROVED AS TO FORM: WILLIAM H. IHRKE, City Attorney City of La Quinta, California 171 ATTACHMENT 1 PM 36405 LA QUINTA RETIREMENT COMMUNITY W-1"do, ITS VICINITY MAP NOT TO SCALE 1-rj ATTACHMENT 2 November 19, 2014 Timothy Jonasson City of La Quinta Public Works 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta. CA 92247-1504 RE: La Quinta Retirement Residence 45190 Seeley Drive Dear Timothy, We respectfully request an extension for the Subdivision Improvement Agreements for PM 36405 to April 23, 2015. We would like this extension as we are unable to request CVWD to turn on the water until their requirement of curb installation is complete. In addition, Riverside County Fire will not allow vertical construction without fire suppression. Pavement is in, along with striping and signs fully installed. The landscaping is currently and we are hoping for TCO on or about December 15, 2014. We appreciate your consideration. Sincerely, La Quinta Retirement Residence Limited Partnership, a Washington limited partnership By: La Quinta GP LLC, a Washington limited liability company, its General Partner By: Hawthorn Managerne rvices Corp., a Washington corporation, its Manager By: Barton G. Colson, President M CITY MEETING DATE: January 6, 2015 ITEM TITLE: ADOPT RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL OF A FINAL MAP TO SUBDIVIDE A LOT LOCATED WITHIN THE QUARRY DEVELOPMENT (TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 36602) Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2015 - Tentative Parcel Map 36602. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: AGENDA CATEGORY: BUSINESS SESSION: CONSENT CALENDAR: 8 STUDY SESSION: PUBLIC HEARING: RECOMMENDED ACTION: granting approval of a Final Map for • The owner/developer of a vacant residential lot within The Quarry development would like to subdivide the property into two lots. • All of the conditions of approval for Tentative Parcel Map 36602 have been completed. • Approving the Final Map is a ministerial action that is required after the conditions of approval have been satisfied. FISCAL IMPACT: None. No off-site improvements were required with this Final Map. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS The project is located within The Quarry residential development west of Jefferson Street and south of Lake Cahuilla (Attachment 1). The owner/developer of the project is CN Quarry Partners, LLC. — REE ("CNQP"). The property previously consisted of two vacant residential lots that were merged in December 1998. The Community Development Director approved Tentative Parcel Map 36602 to re - subdivide the property on January 15, 2014 (Attachment 2). CNQP has met all C.1 requirements of the Tentative Parcel Map and now requests City Council's approval of the Final Map which is the last step in the subdividing process. This will allow the new lots to be sold or constructed on individually. Per the Subdivision Map Act, staff included conditions of approval for the Tentative Parcel Map such as posting bonds for survey monuments and improvements, having a surveyor prepare the Final Map, etc., which must be met before recommending approval of the Final Map. Since all conditions of the Tentative Parcel Map have now been met and the Final Map has been reviewed and found technically correct by the City Surveyor and signed by CNQP, staff recommends approval of the Final Map. ALTERNATIVES: Approval of the Final Map is a ministerial action that is required after developers satisfactorily complete all conditions of approval. Therefore, staff does not recommend an alternative action. Report prepared by: Bryan McKinney, P.E., Principal Engineer Report approved for submission by: Timothy R. Jonasson, P.E. Public Works Director/City Engineer Attachments: 1. Vicinity Map 2. Parcel Map 36602 RESOLUTION 2015 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL MAP 36602 WHEREAS, the Community Development Director, at the Director's Hearing of January 15, 2014, approved Tentative Parcel Map 36602, subject to conditions of approval and; WHEREAS, the developer has completed all of the conditions of approval; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, as follows: That the City Council does hereby grant approval of Final Map 36602, as referenced in the title of this Resolution, for the reasons set forth in this Resolution. 63 Resolution 2015 - Parcel Map 36602 January 6, 2015 Page 2 of 2 PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council held on this 6t" day of January 2015, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: LINDA EVANS, Mayor City of La Quinta California ATTEST: SUSAN MAYSELS, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California (CITY SEAL) APPROVED AS TO FORM: WILLIAM H. 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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: • At the December 16, 2014 Council meeting, City Council unanimously approved a motion to take up and introduce an ordinance on first reading, which approves a zone ordinance amendment in the City's Municipal Code relating to field crop farming in low density residential zones and vocational schools in regional commercial zones. • The amendments would replace the currently required Conditional Use Permit ("CUP") with a Minor Use Permit ("MUP") requirement for field crop farming on land zoned "Low Density Residential" and for locating a vocational school in a "Regional Commercial" zone. • CUP's require public hearings before the Planning up to four months. MUP's are considered by Director. Requirements for both are the same; time and expense to process. FISCAL IMPACT: None. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: Commission, which can take the Community Development however, MUP's require less The City is working toward streamlining processes and reducing lengthy delays in permit processing. The adoption of Ordinance No. 523 will help to accomplish this goal. The Zoning Ordinance of the City's Municipal Code allows two types of Use 69 Permits: CUP's and MUP's. These permits assure land use compatibility between the proposed use and surrounding land uses. Approval of a CUP requires a public hearing before the Planning Commission. This process can be lengthy, extending three to four months. The approval of a MUP requires approval of the Community Development Director, which can be processed in a few weeks. Required findings for either a CUP or a MUP are identical. Therefore, the same potential impacts, along with consistency with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance, compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and the protection of adjacent land uses are considered in both cases. This ordinance specifically approves Zone Ordinance Amendment 2014-1001, Amending Tables 9-1 and 9-5 of Title 9 of The La Quinta Municipal Code, modifying the table of permitted uses relating to Field Crop Farming in the Low Density Residential Zones and Vocational Schools in the Regional Commercial Zones. 2014-1001, Amending Tables 9-1 and 9-5 of Title 9 of The La Quinta Municipal Code, modifying the table of permitted uses. Staff will also be following the noticing requirements for agricultural uses in low-density residential zones as the Council discussed on December 16. ALTERNATIVES: As Council approved this ordinance at first reading, staff does not recommend an alternative. Report prepared by: Pam Nieto, Administrative Technician Report approved for submission by: Susan Maysels, City Clerk rite] ORDINANCE NO. 523 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 2014-1001, AMENDING TABLES 9-1 AND 9-5 OF TITLE 9 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE, MODIFYING THE TABLE OF PERMITTED USES RELATING TO FIELD CROP FARMING IN THE LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE AND VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS IN THE REGIONAL COMMERCIAL ZONE CASE: ZONE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 2014-1001 APPLICANT: CITY OF LA QUINTA CEQA: SECTION 15061(b)(3) REVIEW FOR EXEMPTIONS — GENERAL RULE WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California did, on the 16th day of December, 2014, hold a duly noticed public hearing for review of a City -initiated request of a Zoning Ordinance Amendment to modify Tables 9-1 and 9-5 of Title 9 (Zoning) of the La Quinta Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta did, on the 25th day of November, 2014, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider the aforementioned Zone Ordinance Amendment; and, WHEREAS, subsequent to said Public Hearing, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta did adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2014-027 to recommend to the City Council adoption of said Zone Ordinance Amendment; and, WHEREAS, said Zone Ordinance Amendment has complied with the requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" as amended (Resolution 83-68), in that the La Quinta Community Development Director has determined that the Zone Ordinance Amendment is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3), Review for Exemptions — General Rule; and, WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons wanting to be heard, the La Quinta City Council did make the following mandatory findings to justify adoption of said Zone Ordinance Amendment: The proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment is consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the General Plan. The proposed amendments are VA Ordinance No. 523 Zone Ordinance Amendment 2014-1001 Low Density Residential, Section 9.40.040, Table 9-1 Regional Commercial, Section 9.80.040, Table 9-5 Adopted: January 6, 2015 Page 2 supported by Policy LU -3.1, relating to neighborhood character preservation; Policy LU -4.1, relating to compatible development; Goal LU6 and Policies LU - 6.1, LU -6.2 and LA -6.6 relating to providing a broad range of commercial and educational opportunities and developments. 2. Approval of the Zoning Ordinance Amendment will not create conditions materially detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare, and will have no impacts on the public health, safety and welfare. The amendment allows for the streamlining of the approval process while maintaining safeguards, including surrounding property owner and resident notifications, to assure land use compatibility. 3. The Zoning Ordinance Amendment has been determined to be exempt from CEQA in that the proposed changes to the Municipal Code will have no effect on the environment. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of La Quinta does ordain as follows: SECTION 1. The La Quinta Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended as follows and made a part of this Ordinance. Table 9-1 is amended to allow field crop farming with approval of a Minor Use Permit in the Low Density Residential zone. Table 9-1 shall note that processing of applications for field crop farming shall require notification to all property owners within five -hundred (500) feet of the subject property of the proposed land use. Notification shall be distributed at least ten (10) days in advance of any land use decision. 2. Table 9-5 is amended to allow vocational school with approval of a Minor Use Permit in the Regional Commercial zone. SECTION 2. ENVIRONMENTAL: A review for exemption was conducted under CEQA. The Community Development Department determined that the proposed Zone Ordinance Amendment is exempt from environmental review under CEQA, pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3), Review for Exemptions of the CEQA Guidelines, in that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility for these actions to have a significant effect on the environment. r` Ordinance No. 523 Zone Ordinance Amendment 2014-1001 Low Density Residential, Section 9.40.040, Table 9-1 Regional Commercial, Section 9.80.040, Table 9-5 Adopted: January 6, 2015 Page 3 SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its adoption. SECTION 4. POSTING: The City Clerk shall, within 15 days after passage of this Ordinance, cause it to be posted in at least three public places designated by resolution of the City Council, shall certify to the adoption and posting of this Ordinance, and shall cause this Ordinance and its certification, together with proof of posting to be entered into the Book of Ordinances of the City of La Quinta. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council held this 6t" day of January 2015, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: LINDA EVANS, Mayor City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: SUSAN MAYSELS, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California (CITY SEAL) APPROVED AS TO FORM: WILLIAM H. IHRKE, City Attorney City of La Quinta, California 73 Ordinance No. 523 Zone Ordinance Amendment 2014-1001 Low Density Residential, Section 9.40.040, Table 9-1 Regional Commercial, Section 9.80.040, Table 9-5 Adopted: January 6, 2015 Page 4 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss. CITY OF LA QUINTA ) I, SUSAN MAYSELS, City Clerk of the City of La Quinta, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a full, true, and correct copy of Ordinance No. 523 which was introduced at a regular meeting on the 16th day of December 2014, and was adopted at a regular meeting held on the 6th day of January 2015, not being less than 5 days after the date of introduction thereof. I further certify that the foregoing Ordinance was posted in three places within the City of La Quinta as specified in the Rules of Procedure adopted by City Council Resolution No. 2014-013. SUSAN MAYSELS, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California DECLARATION OF POSTING I, SUSAN MAYSELS, City Clerk of the City of La Quinta, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance was posted on January 2015, pursuant to Council Resolution. SUSAN MAYSELS, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California 74 CITY MEETING DATE: January 6, 2015 ITEM TITLE: ADOPT POLICY REGARDING UNSCHEDULED VACANCIES ON CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS AGENDA CATEGORY: BUSINESS SESSION: 1 CONSENT CALENDAR: STUDY SESSION: PUBLIC HEARING: RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a policy to select one or two alternates for each board/commission to fill unscheduled vacancies. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: • The City Council appoints residents to ten boards/commissions with term expirations on June 30 during staggered years. • Unscheduled mid-term vacancies sometimes occur due to resignation, death, or other causes. Current practice has been to advertise the vacancies and bring applications to the Council throughout the year, as each vacancy occurred. • Selecting alternates during the annual appointment session will streamline the process, save advertising/administrative costs, and offer more convenience for applicants. FISCAL IMPACT: In addition to no -cost postings on the City's website, public bulletin boards, The GEM and social media, paid advertisements are placed in The Desert Sun each time applications are sought. The average cost per advertisement is $300. A savings would be realized if Council chose to limit the solicitation of applications to once or twice per year. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: The City Council appoints resident representatives to the following intra- and inter - City boards/commissions: W. Intra -City 1 . Architectural and Landscaping Review Board 2. Construction Appeal Board 3. Community Services Commission 4. Historic Preservation Commission 5. Investment Advisory Board 6. Planning Commission Inter -City 7. Coachella Valley Association of Governments Trails Subcommittee 8. CV Mosquito and Vector Control District Board 9. Imperial Irrigation District's Energy Consumers Advisory Committee 10. Palm Springs International Airport Commission Currently, the City fills vacancies, as positions are vacant. The City Clerk solicits applications and the Council subsequently interviews applicants. While this process has worked well, the Council has discussed how the City can make it work more efficiently. Staff has identified five basic methods for dealing with unscheduled vacancies practiced by California cities. Some cities combine or implement variations of the following: 1. During annual appointments, select one or two alternates to fill mid-term vacancies as acting commissioners; 2. Accept applications throughout the year and keep an ongoing pool of applicants for Council to interview/select from as unscheduled vacancies occur; 3. Leave the seat vacant until annual appointments each spring; 4. Establish a second routine annual appointment date in January and leave the seat vacant until January or spring appointments occur; or 5. Advertise each vacancy and conduct interviews/make appointments as vacancies occur throughout the year (the City's current practice). There are multiple advantages to Option No. 1. Conducting interviews and appointments once a year provides residents with a reliable schedule, eliminating the need to continually check the website, bulletin boards and local papers throughout the year in order to meet application deadlines. Selecting alternates during the annual process may also give the alternates incentive to attend meetings and remain involved should they need to step in to fill an unscheduled vacancy. Option No. 1 will eliminate the time and cost of multiple recruitments throughout the year unless the annual spring process does not result in enough applicants to fill both the vacant seats and alternate positions. Vil Option Nos. 1, 3 and 4 all save City funds, as well as staff and Council time, and establish a reliable, consistent timetable for applicants. However, Option Nos. 3 and 4 could render a board/commission inoperable if multiple mid-term vacancies occur or if membership is reduced to an even number and votes routinely end in ties, unless an exception is added. Option Nos. 2 and 4 benefit applicants who were previously unsuccessful by affording them the possibility of a second chance throughout the year. Option Nos. 2 and 5 provide a fresh pool of applicants each time a vacancy occurs and may capture the interest of residents who missed the annual recruitment. However, Option No. 5 has the negative effect of a continuous cycle of advertisements, interviews and appointments during years when multiple vacancies occur. ALTERNATIVES: Although Option No. 1 is staff's recommendation, Council may direct staff to implement any option listed above or provide alternative direction. Report prepared by: Susan Maysels, City Clerk Report approved for submission by: Frank Spevacek, City Manager rN CITY MEETING DATE: January 6, 2015 ITEM TITLE: DISCUSS IMPLEMENTATION OF DEVELOPMENT ACTION STRATEGIES FOR THE LA QUINTA VILLAGE AGENDA CATEGORY: BUSINESS SESSION: CONSENT CALENDAR: STUDY SESSION: 1 PUBLIC HEARING: RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discuss implementation of development action strategies for the La Quinta Village and provide direction. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: • Development interest in the Village is growing. Multiple parties have expressed interest in purchasing and developing on vacant City properties. • In October 2014, staff outlined a proposal to better position the Village for development. The proposal entailed multiple development -related strategies emphasizing a walking "corridor" and slowing auto traffic. • As a result, several action strategies are slated for implementation in 2015. FISCAL IMPACT: The estimated cost to conduct the planning and environmental effort is $165,000 to $190,000. In addition, these activities may identify capital improvement needs that are not part of the Capital Improvement Program. If Council elects to initiate the planning and environmental activities, a funding strategy would be presented in the Mid -Year Budget or during the 2015/16 budget process. Capital Improvement funding options would be outlined in future Capital Improvement Budgets. Future Village land sale proceeds could be earmarked for this purpose. BACKGROUND: Development interest in the Village is on the rise, namely as a result of the improving national and state economies. Developers have contacted staff regarding City -owned properties (Attachment 1), and various Village property V91 owners have also expressed interest in developing their holdings. The General Plan outlines multi -story, mixed residential and retail development for a majority of the vacant Village properties. However, with the Coachella Valley and the Village being a relatively new market, demand for a mixed-use environment is unknown. Similar to the Highway 1 1 1 corridor in the late 1 990's, the initial new development in the Village is challenged to afford the cost to construct building and site improvements as well as the expense of off-site improvements. During the October 21, 2014 City Council Study Session, discussion focused upon conducting a project environmental impact statement for the Village, assessing the feasibility of future pedestrian and traffic calming improvements (Attachment 2), reviewing certain development standards (i.e. parking, building height, permitted uses), and considering future public parking improvements. Comments provided during the study session generally supported all topics discussed. VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT ACTION STRATEGIES: The following represents the Village action strategies and schedule proposed for implementation in 2015 (Attachment 3): ➢ Village Project Action Team Schedule: January — completion A core group of City staff will facilitate and manage the proposed activities in the Village. This Village Project Action Team (PAT) launches this month and includes the following members: City Manager — Frank Spevacek Community Development Director — Les Johnson Public Works Director — Tim Jonasson Associate Planner — Jay Wuu Principal Engineer — Bryan McKinney *Other key staff members will be asked to participate as their particular skillset and expertise is needed. The Village PAT will serve as the "administrative team" throughout the implementation process. ➢ Community Outreach — Consumer Focus Group(s) Schedule: April — May. As deemed necessary thereafter. Community input and engagement are an integral part of this effort. The Village PAT will solicit input from Village business and property owners as well as residents representing the community at large. The group(s) will provide feedback on a range of topics relevant to future development within the Village. 80 ➢ Environmental Clearance Schedule: July — February 2016 The remaining development potential and redevelopment opportunities within the Village provide opportunity for consideration of conducting a project level Environmental Impact Report (EIR). This effort would require conducting a build out analysis for vacant and significantly underdeveloped Village properties. The EIR would cover traffic, hydrology, cultural resources, noise, air quality and greenhouse gas emissions and would include a water supply assessment. This effort would provide financial and time benefits to future development projects. The cost to complete a project EIR is estimated to be $150,000 to 5170,000. ➢ Pedestrian and Traffic Calming Improvements Schedule: Strategy March — May, Design July — November, Construction to be determined In order to promote and encourage pedestrian flow within the Village, certain improvements are necessary. Two main pathways should be considered that would serve as pedestrian corridors in the Village; an east -west route linking Francis Hack Park with Old Town, and the Civic Center Campus, and a north - south route linking Embassy Suites to Old Town and Fritz -Burns Park. Improvements to Calle Tampico in proximity to Old Town and Embassy Suites should be explored to improve pedestrian flow and connectivity along with reducing vehicle travel speeds. Such improvements could include on -street parking, mid -block pedestrian crossings, curb extensions at intersections and mid -block crossings, narrower travel lanes, and/or speed tables. Intersection improvements at Eisenhower Drive and Calle Montezuma would also be beneficial for both vehicular and pedestrian flow. The cost for preliminary concept design is estimated at $15,000 to $20,000. A construction cost estimate and schedule would be established once the design process is complete. ➢ Public Parking Improvements Schedule: Strategy March — May, Design and Construction to be determined As the Village develops, demand for public parking will grow. This is a common occurrence in pedestrian -focused, mixed-use areas. Consideration should be given to identifying future locations to develop public parking as well as the feasibility of constructing a parking structure on the City's main public parking lot. It is anticipated that consultant resources will be necessary for preliminary design work for future parking lots as well as to conduct a feasibility analysis and design for the parking structure. 81 ➢ Village Development Standards Schedule: March — July Many of the development standards for the Village are unique to this zoning district. Review of the existing standards should be conducted with the goal of discarding regulations that do not clearly support the purpose and intent of the Village, stifle creativity, add unnecessary processes or require lengthy City review. ➢ Sale and Acquisition of Properties Schedule: On-going As previously noted, development and acquisition interest in City owned Village properties is on the rise. Consideration should be given to conducting a current appraisal of City -owned properties and to possibly market said properties with a land development strategy represented. CONCLUSION: Staff is seeking feedback on the listed action strategies and proposed schedule. ALTERNATIVES: The City Council could elect to conduct any number of the aforementioned activities or elect to not proceed at all. Report prepared by: Les Johnson, Community Development Director Report approved for submission by: Frank J. Spevacek, City Manager Attachments: 1. Village vacant properties map 2. Circulation exhibit 3. Action Strategies Schedule 82 ATTACHMENT 2 N Z W 75 I U Q Q co z 5W L 2 U Q 1 ATTACHMENT 3 m� LU O LL N z Z flD Qo � N J w � o O N v' > Ln LU zo LU N U o 0 N NQLn I..f. N O N Lr) z Q� O Ln J 0 O U Q z Ln o N Z >- Ln Qr-i LU a- Ln a r-' C G Q O N O Of r W Q -I < 2 O 00 Ln -I > W LL O LU Z Ln Q o � N Q J =3Ln O c > E Q N U > LL 0 L Q zL Ln �c:Ln - L i V) c O . E 4- N � Q O ~> U (E N a J O s U > ° c o Ln "- L v E E o a--+ p v O � c dA OL O � N C)7N o a E `� L > o Q 0 �L U f6 f6 C� CQ) VI � f6 > O U I w a a > Ln ATTACHMENT 3 Department Report: 1 TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: Chris Escobedo, Assistant to City Manager Ted Shove, Business Analyst DATE: January 6, 2015 SUBJECT: ALTERNATIVE ENERGY STRATEGY FOR CIVIC CENTER CAMPUS Over the past few years, the City has evaluated and implemented a number of cost recovery initiatives to reduce overall expenses ensuring long term fiscal solvency. City Hall has undergone a number of energy efficiency projects recently including LED conversion of lighting and energy efficient air conditioning systems. To further expand upon these cost efficiency efforts, the City may contemplate a photovoltaic (PV) or solar power system. While these systems have a sizable upfront cost, government agencies have put a number of incentives in place to offset the high costs for both residential and commercial applications. It is recommended that the City pursue an in-kind grant through the California Energy Commission's Energy Partnership Program. The action item required to pursue this grant will be presented to City Council on January 20, 2015. La Quinta's Civic Center Complex is geographically located within the Imperial Irrigation District (IID) service area. IID provides electrical service for the area including City Hall. Historically, and to date, IID operates with unadjusted utility service rates. These rates will eventually require increases in order to keep pace with inflation and other factors. Some estimates include at least an 8 percent initial increase with future increases added annually. To put this in perspective, La Quinta's electricity billings in the last 12 months equaled $96,326.67. An 8 percent increase for electricity would result in an overall increase of $7,706.13 per year. By considering a self- contained PV system, the benefit may be seen in two ways: first, as energy 89 rates continue to rise, solar energy rates are effectively frozen (insulating the City from rate increases); and second, upon retiring the debt for a PV system, energy costs that are eliminated become direct cost savings. The California Energy Commission currently administers a program to assist local government agencies in reducing overall energy consumption. The Energy Partnership Program provides in-kind technical services up to $20,000 to perform energy audits. In the audit, pre -selected consultants will evaluate existing facilities and make energy efficiency recommendations, including feasibility studies for alternative energy projects. In order for the Commission to consider a project under this program, the following are required: • City Council approved non-binding resolution committing to following the outlined recommendations of the energy audit; • Completed program application; and • Twelve months of electricity billing statements that identify peak usage. Once the application has been submitted and deemed complete, the Commission will dispatch a consultant from their pre -approved list to conduct the audit. The entire process from application submission to receipt of the energy audit is estimated at approximately three months. The final energy audit report may include, at the request of the local agency, sizing of a PV system based upon energy consumption and space availability at the site. The California Energy Commission has set aside funds in the wake of disappearing solar power incentives for non-residential structures. In particular, local agencies (non -school district entities) may apply for one percent interest loans to construct PV systems up to 100 percent offset of its energy consumption. Loans made for projects in this program may include hard and soft costs and any part of the structure securing the PV system (i.e. carports). In terms of cost estimation, construction of a PV system cannot exceed electricity consumption costs over a 20 -year period (year one frozen as the base year), with a simple payback period of 17 years. The primary limiting factor for project financing is the combined last 12 months of electric billing statements (utilized as an amount to act as annual debt service on the loan). Based upon the last 12 months of billing statements, La Quinta's City Hall could qualify for a project with a maximum cost of $1.7 million. Due to its popularity and the rapid reduction of PV incentives, the one percent loan program, while fully funded, is accepting projects on a 'wait NQ list' basis due to all currently allocated funding encumbered with previously submitted projects. The waiting period could be up to two years. In order to seek funding for this program, a non-binding resolution is required by the governing board to demonstrate intent to pursue the loan program. Recommendation Apply to the California Energy Commission for the Energy Partnership Program. The audit provides the City with energy efficiency recommendations and the foundation for calculating the cost of a PV system for City Hall. Next, implement recommendations from the audit (as funding is available) and then submit an application for the PV one percent loan program. Upon completion of the City Hall PV system, an additional audit and subsequent loan may be considered for the Library and/or Wellness Center. Overall, utilizing the Energy Partnership Program may provide recommendations for efficiencies to reduce energy consumption and curtail long term operational costs. The sizing component of a solar system from the energy audit would provide initial savings to the City by eliminating the need to perform a feasibility study. 1*s CITY MEETING DATE: January 6, 2015 ITEM TITLE: ADOPT RESOLUTIONS TO APPROVE A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND ASSOCIATED MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT, A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT, SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP; AND INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM MEDIUM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO ALLOW THE DEVELOPMENT OF 82 SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES ON 20.8 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF JEFFERSON STREET AND AVENUE 52 AGENDA CATEGORY: BUSINESS SESSION: CONSENT CALENDAR: STUDY SESSION: PUBLIC HEARING: 1 RECOMMENDED ACTION: A) Adopt a resolution approving a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and associated Mitigation Monitoring Program for Environmental Assessment 2014-638. B) Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment 2014-127. C) Move to take up Ordinance No. by title and number only and waive further reading. D) Move to introduce at first reading Ordinance No. adopting Zone Change 2014-145 to change the zoning designation for Assessor's Parcel Numbers 767-220-012, 776-220-013 and 776-220-014 from Medium High Density Residential to Low Density Residential. E) Adopt a resolution approving Specific Plan 2003-069, Amendment 1, subject to the attached Findings and Conditions of Approval. F) Adopt a resolution approving Site Development Permit 2014-942, subject to the attached Findings and Conditions of Approval. 0191 G) Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Tract Map 36762, subject to the attached Findings and Conditions of Approval. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: • The project includes 82 single-family homes, a central recreation area, pedestrian paseos and a primary access at the existing Avenue 52 gate (Attachment 1.) • The proposed project is to be built on the previously approved incomplete Watermark Villas site located on the northwest corner of Jefferson Street and Avenue 52 (Attachment 2.) • A General Plan Amendment and Change of Zone are required to change the existing designation from Medium/High Density Residential, and Medium High Density Residential, respectively, to Low Density Residential in order allow for the significant proposed changes on the site. • A Specific Plan Amendment is required to change the development parameters, site plan, and development standards to allow single-family development on the site. • A Tentative Tract Map is proposed to subdivide the property into 82 single- family lots, as well as lots for streets, drainage, common areas and ancillary facilities. • A Site Development Permit is proposed to allow the construction of the homes, the common area amenities and the landscaping on the site. FISCAL IMPACT: None. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: The Watermark Villas project was originally approved in 2004, with amendments made to the proposed clubhouse in 2006. The project consisted of 250 condominium units on the 20.8 acre site. After approval, the site was graded, portions of utility infrastructure installed, and one 8-plex building and 10 podium garages were constructed. The project then stopped during the economic downturn. Improvements remain partially completed to this day. Beazer Homes subsequently purchased the property and proposes demolition of all existing improvements, with the exception of the existing wall, entry gate and paving, and the retention basin. They would then build 82 single-family homes. 0111 As a result of the significant changes, several approvals are necessary. These include a General Plan Amendment from Medium/High Density Residential to Low Density Residential; a Change of Zone from Medium High Density Residential to Low Density Residential; a Specific Plan Amendment for the project development standards; and a Tentative Tract Map for the establishment of the proposed single- family lots. Each application is individually analyzed below. PROPOSAL AND ANALYSIS nvPrviPw- The proposed project represents 82 single-family homes on lots ranging from 6,000 to 10,000 square feet. Home sizes will range from 2,338 to 2,508 square feet, in three models. A common recreation area is proposed opposite the entry, consisting of a pool and spa, pool building with restrooms, and turf areas on 0.8 acres. Pedestrian paseos are proposed behind the lots in the center of the project, connecting to the recreation area (please see Attachment 3, Site Plan Booklet, page C-1 ). A private looped street is proposed for vehicular access. Stacked lots are proposed on the northern one third of the site, accessed by north -south trending alleys. The existing perimeter wall will be maintained as it currently exists, with the missing segment of the wall at the corner of Avenue 52 and Jefferson Street being completed. General Plan Amendment and Zone Change The site currently has a General Plan Land Use designation of Medium/High Density Residential, and a Zoning designation of Medium High Density Residential. These designations were consistent with the previous Watermark project. In order to allow the proposed single-family homes, however, a designation of Low Density Residential must be applied to this parcel. The property is abutted to the north and west by Low Density Residential designations, as part of the Citrus project. On the east, lands are designated commercial at the northeast corner of Jefferson Street and Avenue 52. On the southeast corner of this intersection, lands are designated Medium/High Density Residential in the General Plan, and both Medium and Medium High Density Residential on the Zoning Map. On the southwest corner of the intersection, lands are designated Open Space and Tourist Commercial, as part of the SilverRock Resort project. With its adjacency to Low Density Residential lands to the north and west, a reduction in land use intensity to Low Density Residential is appropriate for the site. ON Specific Plan Amendment and Site Development Permit The Specific Plan Amendment is necessary to establish the development standards and guidelines for a single-family home development. Although processed as an Amendment, the Specific Plan is essentially a new document (see Attachment 4), since the project design, intensity and development standards for the previous project do not apply to a single-family home development. Site Design: The project site is generally rectangular in shape. The proposed project will result in a standard subdivision on a looped private street. A single public access point is proposed at the existing gate on Avenue 52. Emergency access will also be provided on Jefferson Street, near the northeastern corner of the site. The applicant has proposed providing a golf cart path connecting to the Citrus via a gate onto Fresa Court. As of this writing, no agreement on access has been reached. Because the site is governed by a Specific Plan, development standards for the project can be modified. In this case, the residential lots are generally between 6,000 and 7,000 square feet, somewhat smaller than the City's standard of 7,200 square feet. The front and rear yard setbacks are also shallower than the City's standard, at 10 feet each, while the Low Density Residential standard is 20 feet. A pool facility is being proposed within a recreation area of approximately 35,000 square feet, which will include a pool and spa, pool building with restrooms, and pool cabanas. Open turf is proposed to the west and east of the pool area, with picnic tables and benches on the east turf area. Pedestrian paseos are proposed in an east -west orientation through the center of the site, connecting to the pool area. Architectural Design: The proposed project's architecture is of Spanish influence. There will be three floor plans ranging in size from 2,338 to 2,508 square feet, each with three elevations. All the homes have front -loaded, 2 -car garages with one model having an additional side -loaded garage for golf carts. The homes are generally one story; however, one plan has a small second -story option. Building heights range from 16 to 19 feet. The architectural style is simple and unarticulated, particularly on the sides and rear of the homes (please see page A1-5, A1-6, A2-5, A3-5 and A3-7 of the Exhibit book). The Planning Commission added conditions of approval requiring 18 -inch overhangs for roofs, enhanced architecture for lots abutting the Citrus on the north side of the property, and supported the additional color schemes recommended by the Architecture and Landscaping Review Board (ALRB). The Commission also limited homes on the north boundary of the project (to protect the privacy of Citrus residents), as well as on Lots 1 and 50 (to limit the massing of structures at the entry), to single -story models. 0I.1 Landscaping: The landscaping palette for the proposed project consists of standard desert species, including Palo Verde, Mesquite and Olive trees, agave, aloe, bougainvillea and lantana. Landscaping will be provided in each front yard, on all common areas, and in the retention basin. The perimeter landscaping will be enhanced with a double row of date palms (10' height) at the corner of Avenue 52 and Jefferson Street. Date palms will also accent the entry, and flank the pool area. The project has been conditioned to comply with the City's water efficient landscaping standards. The ALRB added conditions of approval relating to the size of trees, but felt that the landscaping plan was well designed. Tentative Tract Map In order to allow the sale of single-family lots, a Tentative Tract Map is proposed (Attachment 5). The Map provides for the subdivision of 82 lots, as well as lots for streets, retention areas, common open space and similar facilities. The Map complies with the Specific Plan, as amended, and with the Public Works Department's standards, as conditioned. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT REVIEW: The Community Development Department has determined that the proposed project is subject to the California Environmental Quality Act. The Department prepared an Initial Study, and determined that although the project has the potential to generate significant environmental effects; mitigation measures imposed on the project will reduce these effects to a less than significant level. A Mitigated Negative Declaration is proposed. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: On December 9, 2014, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and reviewed the project. After considerable discussion, the Planning Commission recommended approval of all project components, with the addition of conditions described above (Attachment 6). AGENCY AND PUBLIC REVIEW: SB 18 Compliance: The City completed the required Tribal Consultation request process for this project. One comment letter was received from the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. The consultation process is complete. on Public Agency Review: This request was sent to all applicable City departments and affected public agencies. All written comments received are on file and available for review with the Community Development Department. All applicable comments have been adequately addressed and/or incorporated in the recommended Conditions of Approval. Public Notice: This project was advertised in The Desert Sun newspaper on December 26, 2014, and mailed to all property owners within 500 feet of the site. To date, no comments have been received from adjacent property owners. Any written comments received will be handed out at the City Council hearing. ALTERNATIVES: Alternative actions include approving the project with modified conditions of approval that address any specific concern of the Council, or directing the matter back to the Planning Commission for further consideration as deemed appropriate by City Council. Report prepared by: Nicole Sauviat Criste, Consulting Planner Report approved for submission by: Les Johnson, Community Development Director Attachments: 1. Project Information Sheet 2. Project Area Site Map 3. Site Development Permit Booklet 4. Specific Plan 5. Tentative Tract Map 6. Minutes of December 9, 2014 Planning Commission meeting 01.1 RESOLUTION 2015 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 2014-638, FOR BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS (WATERMARK) CASE NO.: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2014-638 APPLICANT: BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS WHEREAS, The Community Development Department has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration ("MND") of Environmental Impact and associated Mitigation Monitoring Program (Exhibit A) for Environmental Assessment 2014-638 for this project, in compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"). The Community Development Director has determined that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent and mitigation measures have been incorporated. WHEREAS, the Community Development Department did publish a Notice of Intent to Adopt an MND in the Desert Sun newspaper, on the 21" day of November, 2014, as prescribed by CEQA. The Initial Study was distributed to responsible agencies and was available for review at the Community Development Department at La Quinta City Hall; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did, on the 91h day of December, 2014, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider a MND of Environmental Impact for Environmental Assessment No. 2014-638, and after hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, did by minute motion unanimously recommend to the City Council approval of said MND; and, WHEREAS, the Community Development Department did publish a Public Hearing Notice in the Desert Sun newspaper, on the 26th day of December, 2014, as prescribed by Municipal Code, with public hearing notices mailed to all property owners within 500 feet of the Beazer Homes/Watermark property; and, WHEREAS, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said City Council did make the following findings to justify approval of said MND of Environmental Impact for Environmental Assessment No. 2014-638: 0151 Resolution No.2015 - Environmental Assessment 2014-638 Beazer Homes Holdings Corp. - Watermark Villas Adopted: January 6, 2015 Page 2 of 4 The Project will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of the community, either indirectly or directly, in that no significant unmitigated impacts were identified by the MND. 2. The Project will not have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife population to drop below self sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of rare or endangered plants or animals or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory in that no significant effects on environmental factors have been identified by the MND. 3. There is no evidence before the City that the Project will have the potential for an adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat on which the wildlife depends in that in that no significant effects on environmental factors have been identified by the MND. 4. The Project does not have the potential to achieve short-term environmental goals, to the disadvantage of long-term environmental goals, as no significant effects on environmental factors have been identified by the MND. 5. The Project will not result in impacts, which are individually limited or cumulatively considerable when considering planned or proposed development in the immediate vicinity, as development patterns in the area will not be significantly affected by the Project. 6. The Project will not have environmental effects that will adversely affect the human population, either directly or indirectly, as no significant impacts have been identified which would affect human health, risk potential or public services. 7. There is no substantial evidence in light of the entire record that the Project may have a significant effect on the environment in that mitigation measures are imposed on the Project that will reduce impacts to a less than significant level. 8. The City Council has considered the MND and said MND reflects the independent judgment of the City. 11116; Resolution No.2015 - Environmental Assessment 2014-638 Beazer Homes Holdings Corp. - Watermark Villas Adopted: January 6, 2015 Page 3 of 4 9. The City has, on the basis of substantial evidence, rebutted the presumption of adverse effect set forth in 14 CAL Code Regulations 753.5(d). 10. The location and custodian of the City's records relating to this project is the Community Development Department located at 78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California, 92253. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, as follows: SECTION 1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the City Council approving Environmental Assessment 2014-638; SECTION 2. That the City Council of the City of La Quinta hereby approves the a MND of Environmental Impact and associated Mitigation Monitoring Program (Exhibit A) for Environmental Assessment 2014-638 for the reasons set forth in this Resolution; PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Quinta held this 6th day of January, 2015, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: LINDA EVANS, Mayor City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: SUSAN MAYSELS, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California Resolution No.2015 - Environmental Assessment 2014-638 Beazer Homes Holdings Corp. - Watermark Villas Adopted: January 6, 2015 Page 4 of 4 (CITY SEAL) APPROVED AS TO FORM: WILLIAM H. IHRKE, City Attorney City of La Quinta, California 111 EXHIBIT "A" CITY OF LA QUINTA 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 Phone: (760) 777-7000 Project Location: NW Corner of Jefferson Street and Avenue 52 La Quinta, CA 92253 APN: 776-220-012-1, 776-220-013-2, and 776-220-014-3 General Pian/Zoning: Current: Medium/High Density Residential Proposed: Low Density Residential Surrounding Land Uses: North: Single-family housing (The Citrus Club) South: Vacant lands, Avenue 52 East: Vacant Lands, Jefferson Street West: Single-family housing (The Citrus Club) Project Description: The proposed project will result in the development of 82 single-family detached residential dwelling units to be located on ±20.84 acres in the City of La Quinta, California. The project was previously approved for 248 condominiums in 2004 and was partially built. Existing improvements, including residential structures and parking podiums will be demolished as part of the project. ENVIRONMENTAL INITIAL STUDY Project Title: Beazer Homes, Watermark Villas Case No: General Plan Amendment 2014-127, Zone Change 2014-145, Specific Plan 2003-069, Amendment #1, Site Development Permit 2014-942, Tentative Tract Map 36762 Lead Agency City of La Quinta 78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 (760) 777-7125 Applicant: Beazer Homes Holding Corp. 1800 E. Imperial Hwy, Suite 140 Brea, CA 92821 (714) 672-7047 Contact Person: Nicole Sauviat Criste, Consulting Planner, City of La Quinta (760) 777-7125 Project Location: NW Corner of Jefferson Street and Avenue 52 La Quinta, CA 92253 APN: 776-220-012-1, 776-220-013-2, and 776-220-014-3 General Pian/Zoning: Current: Medium/High Density Residential Proposed: Low Density Residential Surrounding Land Uses: North: Single-family housing (The Citrus Club) South: Vacant lands, Avenue 52 East: Vacant Lands, Jefferson Street West: Single-family housing (The Citrus Club) Project Description: The proposed project will result in the development of 82 single-family detached residential dwelling units to be located on ±20.84 acres in the City of La Quinta, California. The project was previously approved for 248 condominiums in 2004 and was partially built. Existing improvements, including residential structures and parking podiums will be demolished as part of the project. Watermark Villas IS/MND November 2014 A General Plan Amendment and Zone Change will change the land use and zoning designations from the existing Medium/High Residential to Low Density Residential. The Watermark Specific Plan Amendment No. 1 will be amended to eliminate discussion of the previously approved condominium project and to allow for the 82 single-family detached homes with three floor plans. A Tentative Tract Map is proposed to subdivide the lots and create lots for streets, parkways and other ancillary facilities. The proposed development includes internal private streets, a community recreation center with pool, and a retention basin that also serves as passive open space. The project also makes provision for a possible gated golf cart connection to Fresa Circle to provide access should an agreement be made with the Citrus Course and HOA. The majority of the subject property is currently vacant with the exception of several palm trees and 11 abandoned buildings, some only partially constructed, from the previous development which will be demolished as part of the project. The existing perimeter wall, primary entry and retention basin will be retained from the prior development with minor modifications made. Most underground utilities will be removed and reconstructed within the new street system. The Specific Plan sets forth General Plan and Zoning amendments from "Medium/High Density Residential" to "Low Density Residential," making the project consistent with both the General Plan Land Use and Zoning classifications. Project Location and Limits: The proposed project is located at the northwest corner of Avenue 52 and Jefferson Street in the City of La Quinta, California. The project involves Assessor's Parcels 776-220-012-1, 776-220- 013-2, and 776-220-014-3. 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Villas IS/MND November 2014 ENVIRONMEWAL FAC,roRs Ponwr[ALLYAFFEC,rED: The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the rol.lowing pages. . . . .... . . . . ................r........ Aesthetics .. .............. . . . . .. .. .. .......... .............. Agriculture and Forestry Resources Air Quality Biological Resources -- ............................. . . . . . . . . . El Cultural Resources ----------- .......................... . . . ........ Geology /Soils EJ Greenhouse Gas Ernksions El Hazards & Hazardous Materials Hydrology Water Quality I J, . . . ................. . . . .. . . Land (Jse / Planning . . ............................ . ................... . . . . . . . ----------- El Mineral Resources . . . ......... . . ......... . . ........ . Noise Population / Housing E-1 u Pblic Services .............. Recreation . ........... . Fransportation/Traffic Utilities / Service Mandatory Findings of systems ............ . . . ...... El Significance .............. D.E,rEIW. INA,r.[ON: go be completed by the Lead Agency) On the basis of this initW evaluation: I find that the proposed project COULD No,r have a significarit effect on the environment, and a NEGATDVIU DECLARA,riON will be prepared, I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because :revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MaIGNrED NEGA,riVE DECLARATION will be prepared. I find that (fie.proposed prqjec(.M.A.Y have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMEN'LAL IMPAC,rR-EPO.R,r is required, I find that the proposed project MAY have a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially significant unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one ef.fect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets, An ENVIRON.W'N'rAL IMPAC,r REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGA,r1VE DECLARA,riON pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EI R or NEGA,riVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are 411,ppsed upon the/fiu�, nothing further is required, ................. . . . . ..... ..... ...... . . . . .... . . . .............. . . Signature Date M Watermark Villas ISAIND November 2014 ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED: The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. F-1 Aesthetics E] Agriculture and Forestry Resources ❑ Air Quality ❑ Biological Resources ❑ Cultural Resources ❑ Geology /Soils Greenhouse Gas Hazards & Hazardous Hydrology /Water Quality F-1 Emissions E] Materials El ❑ Land Use / Planning ❑ Mineral Resources ❑ Noise ❑ Population / Housing ❑ Public Services ❑ Recreation Transportation/Traffic Utilities / Service Mandatory Findings of ❑ ❑ Systems ❑ Significance DETERMINATION: (To be completed by the Lead Agency) On the basis of this initial evaluation: I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the X environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. I find that the proposed project MAY have a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially significant unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required. Signature 02 Date Watermark Villas IS/MND November 2014 EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS: 1) A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are adequately supported by the information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses following each question. A "No Impact" answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved (e.g., the project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A "No Impact" answer should be explained where it is based on project -specific factors as well as general standards (e.g., the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project -specific screening analysis). 2) All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including off-site as well as on- site, cumulative as well as project -level, indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as operational impacts. 3) Once the lead agency has determined that a particular physical impact may occur, then the checklist answers must indicate whether the impact is potentially significant, less than significant with mitigation, or less than significant. "Potentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect may be significant. If there are one or more "Potentially Significant Impact" entries when the determination is made, an EIR is required. 4) "Negative Declaration: Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impact" to a "Less Than Significant Impact." The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level (mitigation measures from Section XVII, "Earlier Analyses," may be cross-referenced). 5) Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration. Section 15063(c)(3)(D). In this case, a brief discussion should identify the following: a) Earlier Analysis Used. Identify and state where they are available for review. b) Impacts Adequately Addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. C) Mitigation Measures. For effects that are "Less than Significant with Mitigation Measures Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures, which were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site-specific conditions for the project. 6) Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist references to information sources for potential impacts (e.g., general plans, zoning ordinances). Reference to a previously prepared or outside document should, where appropriate, include a reference to the page or pages where the statement is substantiated. 7) Supporting Information Sources: A source list should be attached, and other sources used or individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion. 8) This is only a suggested form, and lead agencies are free to use different formats; however, lead agencies should normally address the questions from this checklist that are relevant to a project's environmental effects in whatever format is selected. 9) The explanation of each issue should identify: a) the significance criteria or threshold, if any, used to evaluate each question; and b) the mitigation measure identified, if any, to reduce the impact to less than significance. -7- Watermark Villas IS/MND November 2014 Source: 2035 General Plan, La Quinta Municipal Code, California Scenic Highway Mapping System, project materials. I. a -c) Less than Significant, No Impact. Properties in the project vicinity generally enjoy views of the Santa Rosa Mountains located to the west and southwest. The site is not located near an existing or proposed state scenic highway and there are no scenic resources, rock outcroppings, or historical buildings located onsite. However, both Jefferson Street and Avenue 52 are designated as Image Corridors in the 2035 General Plan and provide valuable visual character and resources to the City. Lands to the south, southeast, southwest, and east of the project site are currently vacant creating very little obstruction to existing scenic vistas. Development of the proposed project will have limited impact on scenic vistas for the neighboring single-family residences to the north and west due to the site's existing perimeter wall and abandoned buildings. In addition, the proposed project will be developed with single story homes with a maximum height of 22 feet or less. New landscaping will be limited to an approved plant palette consistent with the surrounding desert environment. Therefore, impacts to scenic vistas are expected to be less than significant. d) Less than Significant. Approval of the proposed project will result in the construction of 82 detached single-family units. Lighting will be generated by vehicle trips, buildings, landscaping, and is expected to be similar to that generated by existing residential developments to the immediate north and west, and traffic along Jefferson Street and Avenue 52. The proposed project will be required to abide by City of La Quinta building codes and lighting ordinance, which require proper shielding of light sources and prohibit light spillage on adjacent properties. A lighting plan will be submitted and approved prior to development, and all standard requirements will be applied. With compliance with City lighting standards, lighting impacts associated with the proposed project are expected to be less than significant. Mitigation Measures: None Monitoring: None -8- Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant w/ Significant Impact Impact Mitigation Impact I. AESTHETICS -- Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic X vista? b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock X outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and its X surroundings? d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or X nighttime views in the area? Source: 2035 General Plan, La Quinta Municipal Code, California Scenic Highway Mapping System, project materials. I. a -c) Less than Significant, No Impact. Properties in the project vicinity generally enjoy views of the Santa Rosa Mountains located to the west and southwest. The site is not located near an existing or proposed state scenic highway and there are no scenic resources, rock outcroppings, or historical buildings located onsite. However, both Jefferson Street and Avenue 52 are designated as Image Corridors in the 2035 General Plan and provide valuable visual character and resources to the City. Lands to the south, southeast, southwest, and east of the project site are currently vacant creating very little obstruction to existing scenic vistas. Development of the proposed project will have limited impact on scenic vistas for the neighboring single-family residences to the north and west due to the site's existing perimeter wall and abandoned buildings. In addition, the proposed project will be developed with single story homes with a maximum height of 22 feet or less. New landscaping will be limited to an approved plant palette consistent with the surrounding desert environment. Therefore, impacts to scenic vistas are expected to be less than significant. d) Less than Significant. Approval of the proposed project will result in the construction of 82 detached single-family units. Lighting will be generated by vehicle trips, buildings, landscaping, and is expected to be similar to that generated by existing residential developments to the immediate north and west, and traffic along Jefferson Street and Avenue 52. The proposed project will be required to abide by City of La Quinta building codes and lighting ordinance, which require proper shielding of light sources and prohibit light spillage on adjacent properties. A lighting plan will be submitted and approved prior to development, and all standard requirements will be applied. With compliance with City lighting standards, lighting impacts associated with the proposed project are expected to be less than significant. Mitigation Measures: None Monitoring: None -8- Watermark Villas IS/MND November 2014 Source: 2035 General Plan, California Department of Conservation Farmland Mapping, project materials. II. a -c) No Impact. The subject property is not designated as Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance according to the California Dept. of Conservation, nor is it used for agricultural purposes. The subject area is surrounded by both urban development and open space recreational lands, including single-family housing, golf courses, and vacant lands zoned for general commercial, major community facilities and open space -recreational. There are no Williamson Act contracts on the subject property or properties in the immediate vicinity. The proposed property and immediate area are not zoned for agricultural use and will not result in the conversion of existing farmland to non-agricultural uses. There will be no impacts to agricultural resources. Mitigation Measures: None Monitoring: None -9- Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant w/ Significant Impact Impact Mitigation Impact II. AGRICULTURE RESOURCES: Would the project: a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the X Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to non- agricultural use? b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural X use, or a Williamson Act contract? c) Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or X nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use? Source: 2035 General Plan, California Department of Conservation Farmland Mapping, project materials. II. a -c) No Impact. The subject property is not designated as Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance according to the California Dept. of Conservation, nor is it used for agricultural purposes. The subject area is surrounded by both urban development and open space recreational lands, including single-family housing, golf courses, and vacant lands zoned for general commercial, major community facilities and open space -recreational. There are no Williamson Act contracts on the subject property or properties in the immediate vicinity. The proposed property and immediate area are not zoned for agricultural use and will not result in the conversion of existing farmland to non-agricultural uses. There will be no impacts to agricultural resources. Mitigation Measures: None Monitoring: None -9- Watermark Villas IS/MND November 2014 Source: La Quinta General Plan, SCAQMD CEQA Handbook; 2003 PM 10 Plan for the Coachella Valley, SCAQMD 2012 Air Quality Management Plan; CalEEMod Version 2013.2.2; Earthwork Volume Analysis: Watermark La Quinta, prepared by Earthwork Calculation Services, October 8, 2014. III. a) No Impact. The Coachella Valley, including the project area, is located within the Salton Sea Air Basin (SSAB), which is under the jurisdiction of the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). SCAQMD is responsible for monitoring criteria air pollutant concentrations and establishing management policies for the SSAB. All development within the SSAB is subject to SCAQMD's 2012 Air Quality Management Plan (2012 AQMP) and the 2003 Coachella Valley PMIo State Implementation Plan (2003 CV PMIo SIP). The project will be developed in accordance with all applicable air quality management plans. The AQMP is based, in part, on the land use plans of the jurisdictions in the region. The proposed project will reduce the lot density from a previously approved 248 -unit condominium development, to the currently proposed 82 -unit single-family development. This land use density decrease will result in fewer construction and mobile emissions, thus having a less significant impact than the previous proposed use. Given its location adjacent to an existing neighborhood and limited scope, the project will be consistent with the intent of the AQMP. No impacts associated with compliance with applicable management plans are expected. b) Less than Significant with Mitigation. Criteria air pollutants will be released during both the construction and operational phases of the proposed project. The California Emissions Estimator Model (CalEEMod) Version 2013.2.2 was used to project air quality emissions that will be generated by the project. Table I summarizes short-term construction -related emissions, and Table 2 summarizes ongoing emissions generated at operation. still Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant w/ Significant Impact Impact Mitigation Impact III. AIR QUALITY: Would the project: a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the X applicable air quality plan? b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air X quality violation? c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non -attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality X standard (including releasing emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial X pollutant concentrations? e) Create objectionable odors affecting a X substantial number of people? Source: La Quinta General Plan, SCAQMD CEQA Handbook; 2003 PM 10 Plan for the Coachella Valley, SCAQMD 2012 Air Quality Management Plan; CalEEMod Version 2013.2.2; Earthwork Volume Analysis: Watermark La Quinta, prepared by Earthwork Calculation Services, October 8, 2014. III. a) No Impact. The Coachella Valley, including the project area, is located within the Salton Sea Air Basin (SSAB), which is under the jurisdiction of the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). SCAQMD is responsible for monitoring criteria air pollutant concentrations and establishing management policies for the SSAB. All development within the SSAB is subject to SCAQMD's 2012 Air Quality Management Plan (2012 AQMP) and the 2003 Coachella Valley PMIo State Implementation Plan (2003 CV PMIo SIP). The project will be developed in accordance with all applicable air quality management plans. The AQMP is based, in part, on the land use plans of the jurisdictions in the region. The proposed project will reduce the lot density from a previously approved 248 -unit condominium development, to the currently proposed 82 -unit single-family development. This land use density decrease will result in fewer construction and mobile emissions, thus having a less significant impact than the previous proposed use. Given its location adjacent to an existing neighborhood and limited scope, the project will be consistent with the intent of the AQMP. No impacts associated with compliance with applicable management plans are expected. b) Less than Significant with Mitigation. Criteria air pollutants will be released during both the construction and operational phases of the proposed project. The California Emissions Estimator Model (CalEEMod) Version 2013.2.2 was used to project air quality emissions that will be generated by the project. Table I summarizes short-term construction -related emissions, and Table 2 summarizes ongoing emissions generated at operation. still Watermark Villas IS/MND November 2014 Construction Emissions The construction period includes all aspects of project development, including site preparation, grading, hauling, paving, building construction, and application of architectural coatings. For analysis purposes, it is assumed that construction will occur over a 3 -year period from January 2015 to December 2017. As shown in Table 1, emissions generated by construction activities will be reduced to less than significant levels with implementation of mitigation measures. The data reflect average daily emissions over the 3 -year construction period, including summer and winter weather conditions. The analysis assumes approximately 53,202 cubic yards materials will be imported during grading, and will require the demolition of 11 existing buildings totaling 70,378 square feet. Applicable mitigation measures include, but are not limited to, the implementation of dust control practices in conformance with SCQAMD Rule 403, proper maintenance and limited idling of heavy equipment, phasing application of architectural coatings and the use of low -polluting architectural paint and coatings. Adherence to such measures will ensure construction related emissions would remain less than significant. The complete list of mitigation measures is provided at the end of this Section under Mitigation Measures III (b). Table 1 Watermark Villas Maximum Daily Construction -Related Emissions Summary (pounds per day) Construction Emissions' CO NOX ROG SO2 PMio PM2.5 2015 86.14 95.85 9.50 0.15 9.48 6.06 2016 23.90 25.81 3.83 0.03 2.50 2.01 2017 23.06 23.82 29.55 0.03 2.31 1.83 SCAQMD Thresholds 550.00 100.00 75.00 150.00 150.00 55.00 Exceeds? No No No No No No i Average of winter and summer emissions, mitigated, 2015-2017. Source: CalEEMod model, version 2013.2.2 output tables generated 11.12.14. Operational Emissions Operational emissions are ongoing emissions that will occur over the life of the project. They include area source emissions, emissions from energy demand (electric and natural gas), and mobile source (vehicle) emissions. Table 2 provides a summary of projected emissions at operation of the proposed project. Table 2 Watermark Villas Operation -Related Emissions Summary (pounds per day) CO NOX ROG SO2 PMio PM2.5 Operational Emissions' 57.14 10.14 17.62 0.08 6.04 3.15 SCAQMD Thresholds 550.00 100.00 75.00 150.00 150.00 55.00 Exceeds? No No No No No No i Average of winter and summer emissions, unmitigated, 2017. Source: CalEEMod model, version 2013.2.2 output tables generated 11.12.14. NNE Watermark Villas IS/MND November 2014 As shown in Table 2, operational emissions will not exceed SCAQMD thresholds of significance for any criteria pollutants. The data are conservative and reflect unmitigated operations. C) Less than Significant. Historically, the Coachella Valley, in which the project site is located, has been classified as a "non -attainment" area for PM10 and ozone. In order to achieve attainment in the region, the 2003 Coachella Valley PMIo Management Plan was adopted, which established strict standards for dust management for development proposals. The Salton Sea Air Basin (SSAB) is currently (November 2014) a non- attainment area for PMIo and is classified as attainment/unclassifiable for PM2_5. The proposed project will contribute to an incremental increase in regional ozone and PMIo emissions. However, given its limited size and scope, cumulative impacts are not expected to be considerable. Under mitigated conditions set forth in this analysis, project construction and operation emissions will not exceed SCAQMD thresholds for PMIo or ozone precursors (NOx). The project will not conflict with any attainment plans and will result in less than significant impacts. d) Less than Significant. The nearest sensitive receptors are single-family residences immediately north and west of the project site. Their distance from the building pad ranges from approximately 20-25 meters. To determine if the proposed project has the potential to generate significant adverse localized air quality impacts, the mass rate Localized Significance Threshold (LST) Look -Up Table was used. The City of La Quinta and subject property are located within Source Receptor Area 30 (Coachella Valley). Given the project's size and proximity to existing housing, the 5 -acre site tables at a distance of 25 meters was used. Table 3 shows on-site emission concentrations for project construction and the associated LST. As shown in the table, LSTs will not be exceeded under unmitigated conditions for CO and NOx. PMIo and PM2_5, which include best management practices and standard dust control measures (SCAQMD Rule 403). Therefore, air quality impacts to nearby sensitive receptors will be less than significant. Table 3 Watermark Villas Localized Significance Thresholds CO NOx PMIo PM2.5 Construction 86.14 95.85 9.48 6.06 LST Threshold 2,292 304 14 8 Exceed? No No No No Emission Source: CalEEMod model, version 2013.2.2 output tables generated 11.12.14. LST Threshold Source: LST Mass Rate Look -up Table, SCAQMD. e) Less than Significant. The proposed project is not expected to generate objectionable odors during any of the phases of construction or at project buildout. The proposed project has the potential to result in short term odors associated with paving and other construction activities. However any such odors would be quickly dispersed below detectable thresholds as distance from the construction site increases. Therefore, impacts from objectionable odors are expected to be less than significant. -12- Watermark Villas IS/MND November 2014 Mitigation Measures III (b): The following measures will reduce emission of potentially harmful pollutants and should be included in project grading and dust control plans, as well as in construction and construction traffic staging: 1. Construction equipment, delivery trucks, worker vehicles, and haul trucks will limit idling time to no more than 5 minutes. 2. The grading contractor shall certify in writing that all construction equipment is properly serviced and maintained in good operating conditions. Certification shall be provided to City Engineer for review and approval. 3. Diesel -powered construction equipment shall utilize aqueous diesel fuels, and be equipped with diesel oxidation catalysts. 4. A fugitive dust plan shall be prepared for the proposed project and shall be approved by the City Engineer. Said plan shall include but not be limited to the following best management practices: 5. Chemically treat soil where activity will cease for at least four consecutive days; 6. All construction grading operations and earth moving operations shall cease when winds exceed 25 miles per hour; 7. Water site and equipment morning and evening and during all earth -moving operations; 8. Operate street -sweepers on paved roads adjacent to site; 9. Establish and strictly enforce limits of grading for each phase of development; and/or 10. Stabilize and re -vegetate areas of temporary disturbance needed to accomplish each phase of development. 11. Wash off trucks as they leave the project site as necessary to control fugitive dust emissions. 12. Cover all transported loads of soils, wet materials prior to transport, provide adequate freeboard (space from the top of the material to the top of the truck) to reduce PM 10 and deposition of particulate matter during transportation. 13. Use track -out reduction measures such as gravel pads at project access points to minimize dust and mud deposits on roads affected by construction traffic. 14. Construction equipment and materials shall be sited as far away from residential and park uses as practicable. 15. The following Best Control Measures (BCM) shall be utilized by the contractor, as required, to limit impacts to air quality: -13- Watermark Villas ISAIND November 2014 1. BCM -1: Further Control of Emissions from Construction Activities: Watering, chemical stabilization, wind fencing, revegetation, and track -out control. 2. BCM -2: Disturbed Vacant Lands: Chemical stabilization, wind fencing, access restriction, and revegetation. 3. BCM -3: Unpaved Roads and Unpaved Parking Lots: Paving, chemical stabilization, access restriction, and revegetation. 4. BCM -4: Paved Road Dust: Minimal track -out, stabilization of unpaved road shoulders, and clean streets maintenance. 16. Existing power sources should be utilized where feasible via temporary power poles to avoid on-site power generation. 17. Imported fill and paving materials, as well as any exported material, shall be adequately watered prior to transport, covered during transport, and watered prior to unloading. 18. Each portion of the project to be graded shall be pre -watered prior to the onset of excavation, grading or other dust -generating activities. 19. On-going watering soil stabilization of disturbed soils, especially in the staging area, shall be employed on an on-going basis after the initiation of any grading activity on the site. Portions of the site that are actively being graded shall be watered regularly to ensure that a crust is formed on the ground surface, and shall be watered at the end of each workday. 20. SCAQMD Rule 403 shall be adhered to, ensuring the clean-up of construction -related dirt on approach routes to and from the site. 21. All grading activities shall be suspended during first and second stage ozone episodes or when winds exceed 25 miles per hour. Monitoring III (b): A. Prior to the issuance of grading permits and authorization to proceed, the City Engineer shall review and approve project staging and detailed dust management plans. The dust control plan or equivalent documentation shall also address issues of construction vehicle staging and maintenance. Implementation of these mitigation measures will ensure that impacts associated with PMIo are mitigated to a less than significant level. Responsible Parties: City Engineer, General Contractor B. The City or its designee shall conduct daily inspections of the project and intervene when contractor deviates from City -approved plans. Daily logs shall be maintained on the activities and their conformance to the project's dust control plan. Responsible Parties: City Engineer staff or designee MEN Watermark Villas IS/MND November 2014 Source: 2035 General Plan, Coachella Valley MSHCP, project materials. IV. a) Less than Significant with Mitigation. Biological resources in the project area have been affected by area roadways and urban development. Native habitat onsite has been highly degraded due to previous grading and site development. Several palm trees occupy the site and may offer limited nesting sites for birds protected by the international Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBIA). To comply with the MBIA, any vegetation or tree removal, or other ground disturbing activities occurring between January I to August 31 with the potential to impact nesting birds shall require a qualified biologist to conduct a nesting bird survey to determine if there is a potential impact to such species. Conducting construction activities outside of the breeding season (September I through December 31) can avoid having to implement such measures. If active nests of any native bird are found onsite, they will be avoided until after the young have fledged. Compliance with the MBIA will ensure impacts to sensitive species are reduced to less than significant levels. 31611 Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant w/ Significant Impact Impact Mitigation Impact IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES -- Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status X species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, X regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Game or US Fish and Wildlife Service? c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, X marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means? d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory X wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree X preservation policy or ordinance? t) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community X Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan? Source: 2035 General Plan, Coachella Valley MSHCP, project materials. IV. a) Less than Significant with Mitigation. Biological resources in the project area have been affected by area roadways and urban development. Native habitat onsite has been highly degraded due to previous grading and site development. Several palm trees occupy the site and may offer limited nesting sites for birds protected by the international Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBIA). To comply with the MBIA, any vegetation or tree removal, or other ground disturbing activities occurring between January I to August 31 with the potential to impact nesting birds shall require a qualified biologist to conduct a nesting bird survey to determine if there is a potential impact to such species. Conducting construction activities outside of the breeding season (September I through December 31) can avoid having to implement such measures. If active nests of any native bird are found onsite, they will be avoided until after the young have fledged. Compliance with the MBIA will ensure impacts to sensitive species are reduced to less than significant levels. 31611 Watermark Villas IS/MND November 2014 The City of La Quinta participates in the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (CV MSHCP), which is a comprehensive regional plan encompassing a planning area of approximately 1.1 million acres and conserving approximately 240,000 acres of open space. The Plan is intended to address the conservation needs of a variety of plant and animal species and natural vegetation communities that occur in the Coachella Valley region. It establishes a system of preserves outside of urbanized areas in the valley in order to protect lands with high conservation value. It streamlines permitting processes by implementing state and federal endangered species acts while providing for land development within its planning area. b,c) No Impact. The project site is located in a developed and highly disturbed area and there are no riparian habitats or wetlands located on the site. The proposed project will have no impact on riparian species or habitat, wetlands or other sensitive natural communities, including marshes or vernal pools, or through direct removal, filling, or hydrological interruption of a natural drainage. d) No Impact. The subject property does not serve as a wildlife movement corridor for any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species, or as a native wildlife nursery site. The site is bounded on the east by Jefferson Street (an Urban Arterial roadway), on the south by Avenue 52, on the north and west by single-family residential. In addition, the site is currently bounded on all sides by a perimeter wall. The ground surface has been disturbed by previous grading and other anthropogenic activities. The proposed project is not expected to impact wildlife corridors or nursery sites. e,f) Less than Significant. The City of La Quinta has adopted the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (CVMSHCP). As a result, the City is required to implement a Local Development Mitigation Fee (LDMF) for projects located within the CVMSHCP plan area. Although the proposed project site is not within a designated conservation area, as defined in the Plan, it is located with the general Plan boundaries, and the developer will be required to pay LDMF. These fees are designed to offset potential impacts of cumulative projects on covered biological species, and assure that impacts are reduced throughout the Valley and City to less than significant levels. Mitigation. 1. To comply with the MBIA, any vegetation or tree removal, or other ground disturbing activities occurring between January 1 st and August 31 st with the potential to impact nesting birds shall require a qualified biologist to conduct a nesting bird survey to determine if there is a potential impact to such species. All vegetation and suitable nesting habitat (including open ground) on the project site, whether or not it will be removed or disturbed, shall be surveyed for nesting birds. If no nests are present, this condition will be cleared. Conducting construction activities outside the breeding season (September 1 st through December 31 st) can avoid having to implement these measures. If active nests of any native bird are found on site, they will be avoided until after the young have fledged. mire Watermark Villas IS/MND November 2014 Monitoring A. The City's Planning Division shall assure that necessary nesting bird surveys are completed in compliance with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and applicable protocol. Responsible Parties: Planning Division Schedule: Between January 1st to August 31s' and no more than 30 days prior to site disturbance. -17- Watermark Villas IS/MND November 2014 Source: 2035 General Plan, project materials. V. a,b) No Impact. According to the 2035 General Plan the subject property has been previously surveyed for cultural resources (Exhibit III -4). There are no known historic, archaeological or paleontological resources of significance located on-site. The site is located in a developed area that has contained residential and recreational development for many years. It is bounded by Jefferson Street (an Urban Arterial roadway) on the east and 52 Avenue on the south; and single-family residential to the north and west. The site is also contained by a perimeter wall on all sides. Given the area's highly disturbed nature from previous urban development, it is not anticipated that the proposed project will adversely affect historical or archaeological resources. C) No Impact. According to Exhibit III -5 of the General Plan, the proposed project site is located in an area of the City of high paleontological sensitivity/significance, underlain by ancient Lake Cahuilla beds. However, the site has been previously developed and disturbed though the introduction of surrounding roadways and residential developments. As a result of these disturbances, the soils within the project site are considered low in sensitivity for paleontological resources. Implementation of the project will have no further impact on paleontological resources. d) No Impact. It is not anticipated that any human remains will be encountered during construction of the proposed project because the site and surrounding area have been previously disturbed to accommodate development. However, should any previously unidentified or unanticipated human remains be discovered during project construction, state law requires that law enforcement be contacted, and the remains removed in a prescribed manner. The project will be subject to these requirements. Mitigation: None required. Monitoring: None required. -18- Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant w/ Significant Impact Impact Mitigation Impact V. CULTURAL RESOURCES -- Would the project: a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined in X '15064.5? b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant X to '15064.5? c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic X feature? d) Disturb any human remains, including those X interred outside of formal cemeteries? Source: 2035 General Plan, project materials. V. a,b) No Impact. According to the 2035 General Plan the subject property has been previously surveyed for cultural resources (Exhibit III -4). There are no known historic, archaeological or paleontological resources of significance located on-site. The site is located in a developed area that has contained residential and recreational development for many years. It is bounded by Jefferson Street (an Urban Arterial roadway) on the east and 52 Avenue on the south; and single-family residential to the north and west. The site is also contained by a perimeter wall on all sides. Given the area's highly disturbed nature from previous urban development, it is not anticipated that the proposed project will adversely affect historical or archaeological resources. C) No Impact. According to Exhibit III -5 of the General Plan, the proposed project site is located in an area of the City of high paleontological sensitivity/significance, underlain by ancient Lake Cahuilla beds. However, the site has been previously developed and disturbed though the introduction of surrounding roadways and residential developments. As a result of these disturbances, the soils within the project site are considered low in sensitivity for paleontological resources. Implementation of the project will have no further impact on paleontological resources. d) No Impact. It is not anticipated that any human remains will be encountered during construction of the proposed project because the site and surrounding area have been previously disturbed to accommodate development. However, should any previously unidentified or unanticipated human remains be discovered during project construction, state law requires that law enforcement be contacted, and the remains removed in a prescribed manner. The project will be subject to these requirements. Mitigation: None required. Monitoring: None required. -18- Watermark Villas IS/MND November 2014 Sources: 2035 General Plan; project materials; " Geotechnical Assessment, Watermark Project," prepared by Petra Geotechnical, Inc October 30, 2013 VI. a) Petra Geotechnical, Inc. (Petra) prepared a Geotechnical Assessment for the proposed project in October 2013. Petra reviewed the various geotechnical engineering reports/letters and well as the repot of compaction testing prepared by the previous consultant Earth Systems Southwest (ESS) for the subject site in addition to conducting site reconnaissance and laboratory testing. i. No Impact. The proposed project site is not located within an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone, and there are no known active or potentially active faults on site or within the immediate vicinity. There will be no impacts associated with fault rupture on the project site. ii. Less than Significant. Ground shaking is judged to be the primary hazard most likely to affect the site. The project site is located in a seismically active area based upon proximity to four regionally significant faults; the San Andreas, San Jacinto-Anza segment, San -Jacinto - Coyote Creek segment, and Burnt Mountain. The San Andreas Fault is capable of generating a moment magnitude 7.4. All structures in the planning area will be subjected to this shaking, and could be seriously damaged if not properly designed. All construction on the site will be required to abide be the Uniform Building Code for Seismic Zone 4, thereby reducing impacts related to strong ground shaking to less than significant levels. -19- Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant w/ Significant Impact Impact Mitigation Impact VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS -- Would the project: a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State X Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? X iii) Seismic -related ground failure, including X liquefaction? iv) Landslides? X b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of X topsoil? c) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code X (1994), creating substantial risks to life or property? d) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative waste water X disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of waste water? Sources: 2035 General Plan; project materials; " Geotechnical Assessment, Watermark Project," prepared by Petra Geotechnical, Inc October 30, 2013 VI. a) Petra Geotechnical, Inc. (Petra) prepared a Geotechnical Assessment for the proposed project in October 2013. Petra reviewed the various geotechnical engineering reports/letters and well as the repot of compaction testing prepared by the previous consultant Earth Systems Southwest (ESS) for the subject site in addition to conducting site reconnaissance and laboratory testing. i. No Impact. The proposed project site is not located within an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone, and there are no known active or potentially active faults on site or within the immediate vicinity. There will be no impacts associated with fault rupture on the project site. ii. Less than Significant. Ground shaking is judged to be the primary hazard most likely to affect the site. The project site is located in a seismically active area based upon proximity to four regionally significant faults; the San Andreas, San Jacinto-Anza segment, San -Jacinto - Coyote Creek segment, and Burnt Mountain. The San Andreas Fault is capable of generating a moment magnitude 7.4. All structures in the planning area will be subjected to this shaking, and could be seriously damaged if not properly designed. All construction on the site will be required to abide be the Uniform Building Code for Seismic Zone 4, thereby reducing impacts related to strong ground shaking to less than significant levels. -19- Watermark Villas IS/MND November 2014 iii. Less than Significant. Both Riverside County and Exhibit IV -3 of the 2035 General Plan indicate the project site is located in an area of low liquefaction susceptibility. This area is characterized by fine-grained granular sediments that are normally susceptible to liquefaction, but groundwater depths are greater than 50 feet. The site is located in an area that is susceptible to high levels of ground shaking and may result in localized impacts related to liquefaction around saturated foundations or other load -carrying structures. Results from the 2013 CPT data and analysis (Petra) indicate that the site is somewhat susceptible to seismically induced settlement, with settlement ranging from 0.35 to 0.7 inches during a major seismic event. Based on these findings, Petra recommends that the proposed foundations be supported by a post -tensioned system with consideration given to the installation of flexible joins as the deformation sensitive utility lines enter the dwellings. Similar consideration should be given to major utility line fixtures within the proposed development. The project is required to conform with the City Zoning, Development Code and the Uniform Building Code Standards at the time of construction, thus further reducing impacts related to seismically induced liquefaction to less than significant levels. iv. No Impact. The proposed project site is relatively flat and is not located within the vicinity of a landform susceptible to landslides, such as a slope or hillside. No impacts are expected. b) Less than Significant. The project site is located within a high to very high Wind Erosion Hazard zone as identified in the 2035 General Plan Exhibit IV -5. The project area is susceptible to high winds that can cause wind erosion and soil displacement and accumulation. As described in the Air Quality section above (Section III), the applicant will be required to submit a dust control and management plan as part of the permitting process. Implementation of dust control management practices will reduce impacts associated with soil erosion and loss of topsoil to less than significant levels. C) Less than Significant. Soils in the planning area include alluvial sand and gravel with fine- grained lakebed deposits such as silts and clays in some areas. The project site is located on lands comprised of wind -laid dune sand (Qs) as shown in Exhibit IV -4 of the General Plan. As previously mentioned, the site has been previously graded and partially developed. Petra Geotechnical, Inc. conducted laboratory tests in 2013 indicating that the fill and/or native alluvial soils on site are classified as poorly -graded sand to poorly -graded sand with silt that have a very low expansion potential. Results also indicate that soils tested were found to have a negligible corrosion potential to concrete materials (soluble sulfate of 0.03 and pH of 7.2), are moderately corrosive to buried metallic elements (minimum resistivity of 5,500 ohm/cm), and have a low corrosion potential to metals embedded in concrete (soluble chloride content of 82 ppm). Maximum dry -density testing had a value of 103 pounds per cubic foot (pcf) at optimum moisture content of 10 percent. However, given the limited testing samples, Petra recommends that additional sampling and testing are warranted during final site grading to ensure that expansion rates of on site soils pose no substantial risks to life or property in accordance with Table 18-1-B of the 1994 Uniform Building Code, thus reducing potential impacts related to expansive soils to less than Kill Watermark Villas IS/MND November 2014 significant levels. These standard requirements will assure that impacts are less than significant. d) No Impact. The proposed project occurs in an urbanized area of the City. The proposed project will be required to connect to sanitary sewer lines in the area, and no septic systems will be permitted. No impact is expected. Mitigation: None required. Monitoring: None required. -21- Watermark Villas IS/MND November 2014 Source: CalEEMod Version 2013.2.2, project materials. VII. a,b) Less than Significant. The proposed project will generate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions during both construction and operation. As mentioned in Section III (Air Quality), CaIEEMod was used to quantify air quality emission projections, including greenhouse gas emissions. Construction related greenhouse gas emissions will be temporary and will end once the project is completed. Operation of the proposed project will create on-going greenhouse gases through the consumption of electricity and natural gas, moving sources, the transport and pumping of water for onsite use, and the disposal of solid waste. Table 4 provides projected short-term and annual GHG generation for the proposed project Table 4 Watermark Villas GHG Emissions from Construction and Operation (Metric Tons/Year) CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e Construction Activities 1.234.07 0.23 0.00 1,238.81 Operational Activities 1,454.83 1.39 0.00 1,187.31 CalEEMod model, version 2013.2.2 output tables generated 11.12.14. Values shown represent the total annual, unmitigated GHG emission projections for construction and operation of the proposed project, 2017. State legislation, including A1332, aims for the reduction of greenhouse gases to 1990 levels by 2020; however, there are currently no thresholds for greenhouse gases associated with residential developments. It is recognized that GHG impacts are intrinsically cumulative. As such, project construction and operation will be conducted in a manner that is consistent with applicable rules and regulation pertaining to the release and generation of GHG's. Statewide programs and standards will further reduce GHG emissions generated by the project, including new fuel-efficient standards for cars, and newly adopted Building Code Title 24 standards. The proposed project will have a less than significant impact on the environment from the emission of GHG's and will not conflict with any applicable GHG plans, policies or regulations. Mitigation: None required. Monitoring: None required. -22- Potentially Less Than Less Than No VII. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS Significant Significant w/ Significant Impact -- Would the project: Impact Mitigation Impact a) Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant X impact on the environment? b) Conflict with an applicable plan, policy or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the X emissions of greenhouse gases? Source: CalEEMod Version 2013.2.2, project materials. VII. a,b) Less than Significant. The proposed project will generate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions during both construction and operation. As mentioned in Section III (Air Quality), CaIEEMod was used to quantify air quality emission projections, including greenhouse gas emissions. Construction related greenhouse gas emissions will be temporary and will end once the project is completed. Operation of the proposed project will create on-going greenhouse gases through the consumption of electricity and natural gas, moving sources, the transport and pumping of water for onsite use, and the disposal of solid waste. Table 4 provides projected short-term and annual GHG generation for the proposed project Table 4 Watermark Villas GHG Emissions from Construction and Operation (Metric Tons/Year) CO2 CH4 N20 CO2e Construction Activities 1.234.07 0.23 0.00 1,238.81 Operational Activities 1,454.83 1.39 0.00 1,187.31 CalEEMod model, version 2013.2.2 output tables generated 11.12.14. Values shown represent the total annual, unmitigated GHG emission projections for construction and operation of the proposed project, 2017. State legislation, including A1332, aims for the reduction of greenhouse gases to 1990 levels by 2020; however, there are currently no thresholds for greenhouse gases associated with residential developments. It is recognized that GHG impacts are intrinsically cumulative. As such, project construction and operation will be conducted in a manner that is consistent with applicable rules and regulation pertaining to the release and generation of GHG's. Statewide programs and standards will further reduce GHG emissions generated by the project, including new fuel-efficient standards for cars, and newly adopted Building Code Title 24 standards. The proposed project will have a less than significant impact on the environment from the emission of GHG's and will not conflict with any applicable GHG plans, policies or regulations. Mitigation: None required. Monitoring: None required. -22- Watermark Villas IS/MND November 2014 Source: 2035 General Plan, CA Department of Toxic Substances, project materials. VII.a,b) Less than Significant. The proposed project will result in 82 single-family residential units. This residential development will not create a significant hazard to the public related to the transportation of hazardous materials. Small amounts of chemicals for household cleaning may be transported or stored by residents; however, they will be minimal and cause similar risks as those associated with existing residential uses in the area. Impacts associated with transportation, use or storage of these materials are expected to be less than significant. C) No Impact. The nearest school is Harry Truman Elementary School and La Quinta Middle School located approximately 1.3 miles northeast of the proposed project. The project is not located within a quarter mile of a school nor will it result in the emission or handling of hazardous materials of significance. -23- Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant w/ Significant Impact Impact Mitigation Impact VIII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS --Would theproject: a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or X disposal of hazardous materials? b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset X and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or X waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a X result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use X airport, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? t) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project result in a safety hazard X for people residing or working in the project area? g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response X plan or emergency evacuation plan? h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to X urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? Source: 2035 General Plan, CA Department of Toxic Substances, project materials. VII.a,b) Less than Significant. The proposed project will result in 82 single-family residential units. This residential development will not create a significant hazard to the public related to the transportation of hazardous materials. Small amounts of chemicals for household cleaning may be transported or stored by residents; however, they will be minimal and cause similar risks as those associated with existing residential uses in the area. Impacts associated with transportation, use or storage of these materials are expected to be less than significant. C) No Impact. The nearest school is Harry Truman Elementary School and La Quinta Middle School located approximately 1.3 miles northeast of the proposed project. The project is not located within a quarter mile of a school nor will it result in the emission or handling of hazardous materials of significance. -23- Watermark Villas IS/MND November 2014 d) No Impact. The project site is not located on or near a hazardous materials site as identified by the California Department of Toxic Substances Control. It will not create a significant hazard to the public or environment. e -f) No Impact. The project site is located approximately 5 miles south of the Bermuda Dunes airport. The project site is not susceptible to hazards associated with aviation. g) No Impact. The proposed project will not physically interfere with local or regional roadway networks, or interfere with implementation of an emergency response or evacuation plan. The proposed project will have access to the City's existing street grid for emergency purposes, including Jefferson Street and Avenue 52. No impacts are expected. h) No Impact. The project site is located on the Valley floor, and is in a highly urbanized area. There will be no impacts associated with wildland fires. Mitigation: None required. Monitoring: None required. -24- Watermark Villas IS/MND November 2014 Source: 2035 General Plan; FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map Panel #2233G; project materials.; Hydrology Study for Watermark Villas prepared by Adams -Streeter Civil Engineers, Inc. June 2014. IX. a) No Impact. The proposed project will not violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements. The project proponent will be required to implement National Pollution Elimination System (NPDES) requirements for storm flows by preparing and implementing SWPPP and WQMP, as required. Project development will be connected to existing sewer lines in Jefferson Street and or Avenue 52. Wastewater will be transported to and processed at CVWD's Mid -Valley Water Reclamation Plant (WRP-4) in Thermal. CVWD implements all the requirements of the Regional Water Quality Control Board as they relate to wastewater discharge requirements and water quality standards. Therefore, the proposed project will have less than significant impact on water quality standards or waste discharge requirements. -25- Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant w/ Significant Impact Impact Mitigation Impact IX. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY -- Would the project: a) Violate any water quality standards or waste X discharge requirements? b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table X level (e.g., the production rate of pre-existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner which X would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site? d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially X increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off- site? e) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned X stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? t) Place housing within a 100 -year flood hazard area as mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard X delineation map? g) Place within a 100 -year flood hazard area structures which would impede or redirect flood X flows? Source: 2035 General Plan; FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map Panel #2233G; project materials.; Hydrology Study for Watermark Villas prepared by Adams -Streeter Civil Engineers, Inc. June 2014. IX. a) No Impact. The proposed project will not violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements. The project proponent will be required to implement National Pollution Elimination System (NPDES) requirements for storm flows by preparing and implementing SWPPP and WQMP, as required. Project development will be connected to existing sewer lines in Jefferson Street and or Avenue 52. Wastewater will be transported to and processed at CVWD's Mid -Valley Water Reclamation Plant (WRP-4) in Thermal. CVWD implements all the requirements of the Regional Water Quality Control Board as they relate to wastewater discharge requirements and water quality standards. Therefore, the proposed project will have less than significant impact on water quality standards or waste discharge requirements. -25- Watermark Villas IS/MND November 2014 b) Less than Significant. Water for the proposed project will be supplied by CVWD. CVWD has prepared an Urban Water Management Plan 2010 Update, which is a long-term planning document that helps CVWD plan for current and future water demands. The proposed project is consistent with the City's General Plan and is therefore addressed in the UWMP. The UWMP demonstrates that the District has available, or can supply, sufficient water to serve the proposed project. Impacts on groundwater supplies and recharge are expected to be less than significant c -e) Less than Significant, Less than Significant. The project will result in impermeable hardscape onsite, which will increase surface runoff and somewhat alter the local drainage pattern. The subject property does not contain any streams or rivers, and storm water issues associated with this development will be limited to local drainage. The proposed drainage system includes an on-site storm drainpipe system that will collect and convey the stormwater runoff into the existing retention basin located at the southwest corner of the site. Off-site street flows on Avenue 52 and Jefferson Street will be conveyed into an existing catch basin located at the entrance of the project and on the street. A storm drain system will collect and direct these intercepted flows into the existing on site retention basin. According to the Hydrology Study (Adams -Streeter, 2014), the total storage capacity of the retention basin is 220,320 cubic feet and the required storage capacity for the site is 211,240 cubic feet (100 -year 24-hour runoff). The existing basin utilizes nine sandfilters per the City's Standard Drawing No. 307. The applicant will be required to rehabilitate the existing sandfilters to original specifications. The project proponent will be required to submit the stormwater drainage plan prior to construction to ensure impacts to local drainage are reduced to less than significant impacts. All hydrology improvements will also be required to comply with NPDES standards, to assure that no polluted storm water enters other surface waters either during construction or operation of the project. The City's requirements assure that drainage patterns will not be significantly impacted by the proposed project. f -g) No Impact. The subject property is designated Zone X on FEMA's Flood Insurance Rate Maps, which is defined as an area of moderate to low risk of flood hazard. The proposed project will not place housing within the boundaries of the 100 -year flood hazard area. Mitigation: None required. Monitoring: None required. -26- Watermark Villas IS/MND November 2014 Sources: 2035 General Plan, 2003 CVMSHCP Figure 4-1: Conservation Areas; project materials. Watermark Specific Plan Amendment No. 1, prepared by MSA Consulting, October 16, 2014. X. a) No Impact. The proposed project will not divide an established community. The property is located on the northwest corner of Jefferson Street and Avenue 52 surrounded by vacant lands and residential developments. The project will be a continuation of residential development trends in the area. b) No Impact. The site has been designated for "Medium/High Density Residential" uses in the City's General Plan and Zoning Ordinance. The Watermark Specific Plan Amendment No. I will result in a General Plan Land Use and Zoning amendment, allowing for "Low Density Residential." Therefore, with approval of the General Plan Amendment and Zone Change, the project is consistent with the land use goals and policies of the City, and impacts are considered negligible. C) No Impact. The project site is not located within any conservation areas as identified in the CVMSHCP. However, the property is within the general boundaries of the Plan, and therefore, the project proponent will be required to pay Local Development Mitigation Fee (LDMF). There will be no conflict with the Plan. (See Section IV Biological Resources). Mitigation: None required. Monitoring: None required. -27- Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant w/ Significant Impact Impact Mitigation Impact X. LAND USE AND PLANNING - Would the project: a) Physically divide an established community? X b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to the general plan, specific plan, local X coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural community X conservation plan? Sources: 2035 General Plan, 2003 CVMSHCP Figure 4-1: Conservation Areas; project materials. Watermark Specific Plan Amendment No. 1, prepared by MSA Consulting, October 16, 2014. X. a) No Impact. The proposed project will not divide an established community. The property is located on the northwest corner of Jefferson Street and Avenue 52 surrounded by vacant lands and residential developments. The project will be a continuation of residential development trends in the area. b) No Impact. The site has been designated for "Medium/High Density Residential" uses in the City's General Plan and Zoning Ordinance. The Watermark Specific Plan Amendment No. I will result in a General Plan Land Use and Zoning amendment, allowing for "Low Density Residential." Therefore, with approval of the General Plan Amendment and Zone Change, the project is consistent with the land use goals and policies of the City, and impacts are considered negligible. C) No Impact. The project site is not located within any conservation areas as identified in the CVMSHCP. However, the property is within the general boundaries of the Plan, and therefore, the project proponent will be required to pay Local Development Mitigation Fee (LDMF). There will be no conflict with the Plan. (See Section IV Biological Resources). Mitigation: None required. Monitoring: None required. -27- Watermark Villas IS/MND November 2014 Sources: 2035 General Plan, project materials. XI.a,b) No Impact. Mineral resources in the City consist primarily of sand and gravel. The proposed project site is located in Mineral Resource Zone MRZ-1, which indicates that no resources occur (Exhibit III -1, 2035 General Plan). There will be no impact to mineral resources as a result of the proposed project. Mitigation: None required Monitoring: None required -28- Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant w/ Significant Impact Impact Mitigation Impact XI. MINERAL RESOURCES -- Would the project: a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the X region and the residents of the state? b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally - important mineral resource recovery site X delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan? Sources: 2035 General Plan, project materials. XI.a,b) No Impact. Mineral resources in the City consist primarily of sand and gravel. The proposed project site is located in Mineral Resource Zone MRZ-1, which indicates that no resources occur (Exhibit III -1, 2035 General Plan). There will be no impact to mineral resources as a result of the proposed project. Mitigation: None required Monitoring: None required -28- Watermark Villas IS/MND November 2014 Source: 2035 General Plan Noise Element, project materials. XII. a) Less than Significant. The City of La Quinta Noise Element of the General Plan provides guidelines for community noise impacts per land use designation. The current City noise standards for residential land uses allow noise levels of 60 dBA from lam to lOpm, and 50 dBA from lOpm to lam. The primary source of noise in the City and project area is traffic related. The main source of off-site exterior noise impacting the project will be generated from traffic along Jefferson Street and Avenue 52. Tables IV -I and IV -2 of the Noise Element provide noise analysis of various locations throughout the City. The average daily noise levels generated from traffic at Jefferson Street and Avenue 52 is is 62.2 dBA. This does not reflect the noise reduction from the existing perimeter wall. The proposed project is located in proximity to residential land uses of the Citrus Club, immediately north and west of the subject site. According to City standards, residential land uses are considered "noise sensitive" thereby restricting allowable noise levels within the planning area. The City requires that exterior noise levels not exceed 65 dBA CNEL in outdoor living areas, and interior noise levels not to exceed 45 dBA CNEL in all habitable rooms. Noise generated by project operation and related traffic is anticipated to similar to existing noise of the surrounding residential uses and traffic along Jefferson Street and Avenue 52. Therefore, noise impacts to surrounding residential land uses will be less than significant. -29- Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant w/ Significant Impact Impact Mitigation Impact XII. NOISE - Would the project result in: a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of standards established in the X local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive groundbome vibration or groundborne X noise levels? c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels X existing without the project? d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above X levels existing without the project? e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use X airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? t) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project expose people residing X or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? Source: 2035 General Plan Noise Element, project materials. XII. a) Less than Significant. The City of La Quinta Noise Element of the General Plan provides guidelines for community noise impacts per land use designation. The current City noise standards for residential land uses allow noise levels of 60 dBA from lam to lOpm, and 50 dBA from lOpm to lam. The primary source of noise in the City and project area is traffic related. The main source of off-site exterior noise impacting the project will be generated from traffic along Jefferson Street and Avenue 52. Tables IV -I and IV -2 of the Noise Element provide noise analysis of various locations throughout the City. The average daily noise levels generated from traffic at Jefferson Street and Avenue 52 is is 62.2 dBA. This does not reflect the noise reduction from the existing perimeter wall. The proposed project is located in proximity to residential land uses of the Citrus Club, immediately north and west of the subject site. According to City standards, residential land uses are considered "noise sensitive" thereby restricting allowable noise levels within the planning area. The City requires that exterior noise levels not exceed 65 dBA CNEL in outdoor living areas, and interior noise levels not to exceed 45 dBA CNEL in all habitable rooms. Noise generated by project operation and related traffic is anticipated to similar to existing noise of the surrounding residential uses and traffic along Jefferson Street and Avenue 52. Therefore, noise impacts to surrounding residential land uses will be less than significant. -29- Watermark Villas IS/MND November 2014 b) Less than Significant. Development of the proposed project will temporarily generate noise and groundbourne vibrations through construction related activities, but will cease once in operation. Impacts are therefore expected to be less than significant. c,d) Less than Significant. Surrounding land uses in proximity to the proposed site include low density residential to the north and west, and currently vacant lands to the east and south. The proposed project is consistent with lands immediately north and west of the site and will generate comparable noise levels. Impacts are expected to be less than significant. e,f) No Impact. The project is located approximately 5 miles to the south of the Bermuda Dunes Airport. Although an occasional overflight is likely, the approach patterns do not occur in the vicinity of the proposed project. There are no private airstrips in the region. Therefore, there will be no impact associated with airport noise. Mitigation: None required Monitoring: None required WE Watermark Villas IS/MND November 2014 Source: Project materials. "Report E-5: Population and Housing Estimates for Cities, Counties, and the State, January 1, 2011-2014, with 2010 Benchmark," CA Dept. of Finance, Demographic Research Unit, May 1, 2014. XIII. a)No Impact. The proposed project will result in the development of 82 detached single-family residential units. According to the California Department of Finance, the 2014 household size in La Quinta is 2.591 persons per household. Based on this factor, the project has the potential to add approximately 213 persons to the City's population. Although the project will directly induce population growth, it is consistent with the natural growth occurring over time in the City. Impacts to population will be less than significant. b,c) No Impact. The proposed site is currently vacant and designated for medium/high density residential. The project will not result in the loss or relocation of housing stock. Instead, the project will be adding 82 single-family units to the City's housing stock. There will be no impact to housing. Mitigation: None required Monitoring: None required "E-5 Population and Housing Estimates for Cities, Counties, and the State 2011-2014", prepared by CA Dept. of Finance, accessed November 2014. -31- Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant w/ Significant Impact Impact Mitigation Impact XIII. POPULATION AND HOUSING — Would the project: a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for X example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of X replacement housing elsewhere? c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction of replacement X housing elsewhere? Source: Project materials. "Report E-5: Population and Housing Estimates for Cities, Counties, and the State, January 1, 2011-2014, with 2010 Benchmark," CA Dept. of Finance, Demographic Research Unit, May 1, 2014. XIII. a)No Impact. The proposed project will result in the development of 82 detached single-family residential units. According to the California Department of Finance, the 2014 household size in La Quinta is 2.591 persons per household. Based on this factor, the project has the potential to add approximately 213 persons to the City's population. Although the project will directly induce population growth, it is consistent with the natural growth occurring over time in the City. Impacts to population will be less than significant. b,c) No Impact. The proposed site is currently vacant and designated for medium/high density residential. The project will not result in the loss or relocation of housing stock. Instead, the project will be adding 82 single-family units to the City's housing stock. There will be no impact to housing. Mitigation: None required Monitoring: None required "E-5 Population and Housing Estimates for Cities, Counties, and the State 2011-2014", prepared by CA Dept. of Finance, accessed November 2014. -31- Watermark Villas IS/MND November 2014 Source: 2035 General Plan, Google Earth accessed November 2014, project materials. XIV. a) Fire Protection- Les than Significant The County of Riverside Fire Department provides Fire Protection for the proposed project. The nearest exiting fire station (Station #93) that would respond first to an incident is located approximately 1.5 miles north of the project site at 44555 Adams Street. There are two other stations located at 78111 Avenue 52 (#32) and 54001 Madison Street (#70). All County - operated stations feature a minimum of one trained paramedic as part of its three-person engine company per RCFD policy. The Fire Department also operates four additional stations in surrounding communities. The Department's first -in -response times range from two to six minutes and exhibits an Insurance Services Office (ISO) public protection class rating of four based on the provision of staffing, communication, water system for suppression, building standards etc. The site will have immediate access to Avenue 52 and possibly Jefferson Street (at the City's discretion) for emergency purposes. Project development will be in accordance with all City Municipal Code and/or Riverside County Fire Protection Standards to assure adequate fire safety and emergency response. Impacts will be less than significant. Police Protection- Les than Significant The City contracts with the County Sheriff for police services. The addition of 82 single- family residential units will increase the need for police services for 213 additional persons; however overall impact to police services is expected to be less than significant. The project vicinity is currently patrolled and will continue to be patrolled after project development. The site will be immediately accessible from Avenue 52, and project development will occur in accordance with City standards to assure adequate police protection. -32- Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant w/ Significant Impact Impact Mitigation Impact XIV. PUBLIC SERVICES a) Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services: Fire protection? X Police protection? X Schools? X Parks? X Other public facilities? X Source: 2035 General Plan, Google Earth accessed November 2014, project materials. XIV. a) Fire Protection- Les than Significant The County of Riverside Fire Department provides Fire Protection for the proposed project. The nearest exiting fire station (Station #93) that would respond first to an incident is located approximately 1.5 miles north of the project site at 44555 Adams Street. There are two other stations located at 78111 Avenue 52 (#32) and 54001 Madison Street (#70). All County - operated stations feature a minimum of one trained paramedic as part of its three-person engine company per RCFD policy. The Fire Department also operates four additional stations in surrounding communities. The Department's first -in -response times range from two to six minutes and exhibits an Insurance Services Office (ISO) public protection class rating of four based on the provision of staffing, communication, water system for suppression, building standards etc. The site will have immediate access to Avenue 52 and possibly Jefferson Street (at the City's discretion) for emergency purposes. Project development will be in accordance with all City Municipal Code and/or Riverside County Fire Protection Standards to assure adequate fire safety and emergency response. Impacts will be less than significant. Police Protection- Les than Significant The City contracts with the County Sheriff for police services. The addition of 82 single- family residential units will increase the need for police services for 213 additional persons; however overall impact to police services is expected to be less than significant. The project vicinity is currently patrolled and will continue to be patrolled after project development. The site will be immediately accessible from Avenue 52, and project development will occur in accordance with City standards to assure adequate police protection. -32- Watermark Villas IS/MND November 2014 Schools -Les than Significant The proposed project will result in 82 single-family residences and has the potential to directly increase student population. The proposed project is located within the Coachella Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) and the Desert Sands Unified School District and will be required to pay the State mandated developer fee to help address and offset the potential impacts to local schools. Fees will be collected prior to the issuance of building permits. Parks -Les than Significant Each residential lot will have a private yard and the development will provide a community center and several open space components that will serve as both recreational space and a retention basin. The project is not expected to substantially increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities. The proposed project will participate in the City's parkland in -lieu fee program to offset impacts associated with parks generated by the 213 new residents of the project. Impacts are expected to be less than significant. Mitigation: None required Monitoring: None required -33- Watermark Villas IS/MND November 2014 Sources: 2035 General Plan, project materials. XV. a,b) No Impact. Residents of La Quinta currently have access to 72 acres of parks, 147 acres of nature preserves containing recreational parkland areas, 845 acres of regional parks, a 525 - acre municipal golf course, and numerous other private and public recreational facilities. The City sets a requirement for providing a minimum of 5 acres per 1,000. When this standard is applied to the estimated General Plan buildout population, a total of 403 acres of neighborhood and community parks will be required to adequately serve the City and its sphere of influence. The development consists of 82 detached single-family residential units, which could potentially increase the City's population by 213 persons. The development offers a private community recreation center with pool, private yards for each dwelling unit, and several open space components that will serve as both passive recreational space and a retention basin. The project is not expected to substantially increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities. The proposed project will participate in the City's parkland in -lieu fee program to offset impacts associated with parks generated by the 213 new residents of the project. Impacts are expected to be less than significant. Mitigation: None required Monitoring: None required -34- Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant w/ Significant Impact Impact Mitigation Impact XV. RECREATION -- a) Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial X physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of X recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? Sources: 2035 General Plan, project materials. XV. a,b) No Impact. Residents of La Quinta currently have access to 72 acres of parks, 147 acres of nature preserves containing recreational parkland areas, 845 acres of regional parks, a 525 - acre municipal golf course, and numerous other private and public recreational facilities. The City sets a requirement for providing a minimum of 5 acres per 1,000. When this standard is applied to the estimated General Plan buildout population, a total of 403 acres of neighborhood and community parks will be required to adequately serve the City and its sphere of influence. The development consists of 82 detached single-family residential units, which could potentially increase the City's population by 213 persons. The development offers a private community recreation center with pool, private yards for each dwelling unit, and several open space components that will serve as both passive recreational space and a retention basin. The project is not expected to substantially increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities. The proposed project will participate in the City's parkland in -lieu fee program to offset impacts associated with parks generated by the 213 new residents of the project. Impacts are expected to be less than significant. Mitigation: None required Monitoring: None required -34- Watermark Villas IS/MND November 2014 Source: 2035 General Plan, " Watermark Villas Focused Traffic Memo' prepared by Endo Engineering, June 11, 2014. Project materials. Engineering Bulletin No. 06-13. XVI. a, b) Less than Significant. A Traffic Impact Memo was prepared by Endo Engineering in June 2014 to provide updated analysis for the proposed project. The previous approved Traffic Report (Paul Singer, P.E. 2003) was based on the originally proposed 248 condominiums and traffic conditions present at the time of analysis. The current traffic memo (2014) compares and analyzes impacts associated with the proposed 82 unit single-family development to the approved 248 condominiums to determine whether or not a new Traffic Report is required. According to the Traffic Memo and pursuant to Engineering Bulletin No. 06-13 (EB #06-13), a focused traffic impact memo may be prepared to compare the trip generation analysis in an -35- Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant w/ Significant Impact Impact Mitigation Impact XVI. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC -- Would the project: a) Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system (i.e., result in a substantial X increase in either the number of vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at intersections)? b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of service standard established by the county congestion X management agency for designated roads or highways? c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase in X traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risks? d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g., sharp curves or X dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? e) Result in inadequate emergency X access? f) Result in inadequate parking capacity? X g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle X racks)? Source: 2035 General Plan, " Watermark Villas Focused Traffic Memo' prepared by Endo Engineering, June 11, 2014. Project materials. Engineering Bulletin No. 06-13. XVI. a, b) Less than Significant. A Traffic Impact Memo was prepared by Endo Engineering in June 2014 to provide updated analysis for the proposed project. The previous approved Traffic Report (Paul Singer, P.E. 2003) was based on the originally proposed 248 condominiums and traffic conditions present at the time of analysis. The current traffic memo (2014) compares and analyzes impacts associated with the proposed 82 unit single-family development to the approved 248 condominiums to determine whether or not a new Traffic Report is required. According to the Traffic Memo and pursuant to Engineering Bulletin No. 06-13 (EB #06-13), a focused traffic impact memo may be prepared to compare the trip generation analysis in an -35- Watermark Villas IS/MND November 2014 environmental document prepared for an already approved entitlement to the trip generation analysis for a proposed or amended entitlement. If there is an insignificant difference (equal to or less than 50 daily trips or 5 peak hour trips) between the existing entitlement and the proposed/amended entitlement trip generation, no additional traffic analysis will be required. Table 5 below shows the reduction in the weekday trip generation associated with the proposed change in the residential development within the project from the approved 248 condominiums to 82 single-family detached residential units. Table 5 Watermark Villas Reduction in Weekday Site Trip -Generation Forecasts Development Scenario Land Use Quantity Morning Peak Hour Evening Peak Hour Daily 2 -way In Out Total In Out Total Approved Watermark Villas 248 DU 18 89 107 85 42 127 1,420 Proposed Watermark Villas 82 DU 17 50 67 55 33 88 870 Reduction in Trip Generation 1 39 40 30 9 39 550 % Reduction 6% 44% 37% 35% 21% 31% 39% As shown in Table 5, the change in land use type and density associated with the proposed project compared to the previously approved project would result in a decrease in daily trips as well as peak hour trips. Therefore, the traffic impacts associated with the proposed project should be less than previously identified. The proposed project would generate 37 percent fewer trips during the morning peak hour, 31 percent fewer trips during the evening peak hour, and 39 percent fewer trips during a typical weekday. The main site access would provide adequate capacity to accommodate the site traffic generated by the proposed project, and do so at acceptable levels of service. Therefore, impacts related to roadway capacity and level of service are considered less than significant. C) No Impact. The nearest airport, Bermuda Dunes Airport, is located approximately 5 miles north of the proposed site. The project is not located within proximity to an airport and will not impact air traffic patterns. d) Less than Significant. The proposed project is required to meet Development Code standards for roadway, parking and intersection designs, and is not expected to significantly impact traffic safety. Impacts will be less than significant. e) Less than Significant. Access to the planning area is via major arterial, secondary arterials, Interstate -10 and a variety of local roads. East -west roadways include Highway 111 and 47th Avenue, while Washington Street serves as both the north -south roadway and project access. Design guidelines further ensure that emergency access will be created and preserved for the proposed project. The applicant may be required, at the discretion of the City, to provide an emergency only access. The proposed project will not result in inadequate emergency access. f) No Impact. The proposed project will provide the required amount of parking consistent with design guidelines for single-family residential. No impact is expected. -36- Watermark Villas IS/MND November 2014 g) Less than Significant. The proposed project will not conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs regarding public transit, bicycle, or pedestrian facilities, or otherwise decrease the performance or safety of such facilities. Mitigation: None required Monitoring: None required -37- Watermark Villas IS/MND November 2014 Source: Project Materials. XVII. a) No Impact. Wastewater discharge requirements for the Coachella Valley, including the subject property, are administered by the Colorado River Basin Regional Water Quality Control Board. All development within the proposed project will be connected to existing sewer lines in either Jefferson Street or Avenue 52. Project wastewater will be transported to and processed at CVWD's Mid -Valley Water Reclamation Plant (WRP-4) in Thermal. CVWD implements all the requirements of the Regional Water Quality Control Board as they relate to wastewater discharge requirements and water quality standards. The proposed project will increase wastewater flows to the treatment plant, but it will not adversely impact water quality standards or waste discharge requirements. b -e) Less than Significant, No Impact. The subject property falls under the jurisdiction of the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) for domestic water supplies and wastewater treatment. The project will be able to connect to existing water and sanitary sewer lines in either Jefferson Street or Avenue 52, and no new regional infrastructure will be required. -38- Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant w/ Significant Impact Impact Mitigation Impact XVII. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the project: a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional Water Quality Control X Board? b) Require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction X of which could cause significant environmental effects? c) Require or result in the construction of new storm water drainage facilities or expansion of X existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements X needed? e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider that serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the X project's projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments? t) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate the project's X solid waste disposal needs? g) Comply with federal, state, and local statutes X and regulations related to solid waste? Source: Project Materials. XVII. a) No Impact. Wastewater discharge requirements for the Coachella Valley, including the subject property, are administered by the Colorado River Basin Regional Water Quality Control Board. All development within the proposed project will be connected to existing sewer lines in either Jefferson Street or Avenue 52. Project wastewater will be transported to and processed at CVWD's Mid -Valley Water Reclamation Plant (WRP-4) in Thermal. CVWD implements all the requirements of the Regional Water Quality Control Board as they relate to wastewater discharge requirements and water quality standards. The proposed project will increase wastewater flows to the treatment plant, but it will not adversely impact water quality standards or waste discharge requirements. b -e) Less than Significant, No Impact. The subject property falls under the jurisdiction of the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) for domestic water supplies and wastewater treatment. The project will be able to connect to existing water and sanitary sewer lines in either Jefferson Street or Avenue 52, and no new regional infrastructure will be required. -38- Watermark Villas IS/MND November 2014 Wastewater produced by the proposed project will be processed at the Mid -Valley Water Reclamation Plant (WRP-4) located in Thermal, which has a capacity of approximately 9.5 million gallons per day (mgd). CVWD has prepared an Urban Water Management Plan 2010 Update, which is a long-term planning document that helps it plan for current and future water demands. The Plan demonstrates that the District has available, or can supply, sufficient water to serve City and project area. The project will also be required to implement water conservation programs, including a drought tolerant landscaping plan and the CalGreen Building Code, which requires that high efficiency fixtures be used. The project will not be required to provide a Water Supply Assessment (WSA) because it does not meet the "Project" criteria set forth in State Water Code Section 10912. The project is also consistent with current land use designations set forth in the General Plan and therefore has been considered in future water demand projections. CVWD is also responsible for regional stormwater management in the Coachella Valley. According to CVWD, the general project area is adequately protected from stormwater flows by the Coachella Valley Stormwater Channel (Whitewater River), and drainage issues affecting the subject property are limited to the management of local drainage. To manage onsite stormwater flows, the project proponent will be required to develop a stormwater management plan and drainage plan prior to approval of the project. It is not anticipated that new or expanded off-site stormwater management facilities will be required to serve the project. The project will be required to provide electric, telephone and cable service through the applicable providers. Service is available adjacent to the site. The applicant will be required to construct connections to these services to the standards established by each service provider. f,g) No Impact. The project site will be served by Burrtec, the City's solid waste contractor. Trash generated by the project will be hauled to the transfer station located in Cathedral City, west of the City, and from there transported to one of four regional landfills. All four landfills have sufficient capacity to accommodate the proposed project. Burrtec is required to meet all local, regional, State and federal standards for solid waste disposal. Mitigation: Not required. Monitoring: Not required. -39- Watermark Villas IS/MND November 2014 a) Less than Significant. The proposed project is located northwest corner of Avenue 52 and Jefferson Street and is surrounded by developed or previously disturbed lands. There will be no substantial reduction in wildlife habitat nor will it restrict the movement or range of any plant or animal. Compliance with the MBIA will ensure impacts to sensitive species are reduced to less than significant levels. The project will not impact any important examples of California history or prehistory. In the event cultural artifacts are uncovered during site disturbing activities, a qualified archaeologist will be called in to evaluate and, if necessary recover and document such resources to reduce related impacts to less than significant levels. b,c) Less than Significant. Buildout of proposed project is consistent with both the General Plan and Watermark Specific Plan Amendment No. 1. The project will not have any additional cumulatively considerable impacts beyond buildout of the General Plan. d) Less than Significant with Mitigation. The project's potential environmental effects have been mitigated to a less than significant level by the measures outlined in the Initial Study and development requirements of the City of La Quinta. Further, as mitigated the project will not cause substantial adverse effects on human beings. This Agency intends to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration based upon the supporting documentation herein. E1111 Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant w/ Significant Impact Impact Mitigation Impact XVIII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE -- a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a X plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? b) Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term environmental goals? X c) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects X of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects)? d) Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on X human beings, either directly or indirectly? a) Less than Significant. The proposed project is located northwest corner of Avenue 52 and Jefferson Street and is surrounded by developed or previously disturbed lands. There will be no substantial reduction in wildlife habitat nor will it restrict the movement or range of any plant or animal. Compliance with the MBIA will ensure impacts to sensitive species are reduced to less than significant levels. The project will not impact any important examples of California history or prehistory. In the event cultural artifacts are uncovered during site disturbing activities, a qualified archaeologist will be called in to evaluate and, if necessary recover and document such resources to reduce related impacts to less than significant levels. b,c) Less than Significant. Buildout of proposed project is consistent with both the General Plan and Watermark Specific Plan Amendment No. 1. The project will not have any additional cumulatively considerable impacts beyond buildout of the General Plan. d) Less than Significant with Mitigation. The project's potential environmental effects have been mitigated to a less than significant level by the measures outlined in the Initial Study and development requirements of the City of La Quinta. Further, as mitigated the project will not cause substantial adverse effects on human beings. This Agency intends to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration based upon the supporting documentation herein. E1111 Watermark Villas IS/MND November 2014 References City of La Quinta 2035 General Plan City of La Quinta Municipal Code. Ca1EEMOd Version 2013.2.2 "Watermark Villas Focused Traffic Memo" prepared by Endo Engineering, June 11, 2014 "Report E-5: Population and Housing Estimates for Cities, Counties, and the State, January 1, 2011- 2014, with 2010 Benchmark," CA Dept. of Finance, Demographic Research Unit, May 1, 2014. Watermark Specific Plan Amendment No. 1, prepared by MSA Consulting, October 16, 2014. 2003 Coachella Valley MSHCP FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map Panel #2233G `Hydrology Study for Watermark Villas," prepared by Adams -Streeter Civil Engineers, Inc. June 2014. CA Department of Toxic Substances "Geotechnical Assessment, Watermark Project," prepared by Petra Geotechnical, Inc October 30, 2013 SCAQMD CEQA Handbook 2003 PM10 Plan for the Coachella Valley SCAQMD 2012 Air Quality Management Plan Earthwork Volume Analysis: Watermark La Quinta, prepared by Earthwork Calculation Services, October 8, 2014. 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Change 2014-145, Specific Plan 2003-069, Amendment #1, Site Development Permit 2014-942, Tentative Tract Map 36762 Beazer Homes Watermark Villas State Clearinghouse Number Lead A enqy at ................ " !_qPerson tTelephone ... ....... N/A City of La Quinta/Les Johnson 760-777-7125 mm , qj.qct Location (include County): North ........... w ........ ....... e ........... s .......... t .......... _corner of Jefferson Street and Avenue 52, within the City of La Quinta, County of Riverside, Descriptiorr., The proposed project will result in the development of 82 single-family detached residential dwelling units to be located on ± 20.84 acres in the City of La Quinta ' California. The project was previously approved for 248 condominiums in 2004 and was partially built. Existing improvements, including residential structures and parking podiums will be demolished as part of the project. A General Plan Amendment and Zone Change will change the land use and zoning designations from tht existing Medium/High Residential to Low Density Residential. The Watermark Specific Plan Amendment No. 1 .vfw w s.&rwWiw%r 82 single-family detached homes with three floor plans. A Tentative Tract Map is proposed to subdivide the lots and create lots for streets, parkways and other ancillary facilities. Comment Period The comment period for this proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration is November 21, 2014 to December 10® 2014® Comments on the Mitigated Negative Declaration can be submitted in writing to the address shown above, or via email to ljohnson@la-quinta.org. Plannina Commission Hearin ... . ....... L, 1 The La Quinta Planning Commission will consider the Mitigated Negative Declaration at a public meeting tentativer I cheduled for December 9, 2014, to be held at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, located at 78-4! Z)e Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253. RESOLUTION 2015- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2014-127, A CHANGE IN LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF JEFFERSON STREET AND AVENUE 52 CASE: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2014-127 APPLICANT: BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California did, on the 6th day of January, 2015, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider a request by Beazer Homes Holdings for a General Plan Amendment from Medium/High Density Residential to Low Density Residential, located at the northwest corner of Jefferson Street and Avenue 52, more particularly described as: Assessor's Parcel Nos.: 776-220-012, 776-220-013, 776-220-014 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California did, on the 91h day of December, 2014, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider a recommendation on General Plan Amendment 2014-127, and after hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, did adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2013-028, recommending to the City Council approval of General Plan Amendment 2014-127; and WHEREAS, the La Quinta Planning Department has prepared Environmental Assessment 2014-638 for this project, in compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"). The Planning Commission determined that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent and mitigation measures have been incorporated. Therefore, the Planning Commission is recommending that a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impact and associated Mitigation Monitoring Program be adopted; and, WHEREAS, per SB -18 consultation requirements, the Community Development Department has forwarded information regarding the proposed General Plan Amendment to those Tribes referenced on the Tribal Consultation List provided by the Native American Heritage Commission and has followed up with all Tribes requesting information or consultation; and, WHEREAS, the Community Development Department published a public hearing notice in The Desert Sun newspaper on December 26, 2014 as prescribed 153 Resolution 2015 - General Plan Amendment 2014-127 Beazer Homes Holdings Corp. - Watermark Villas Adopted: January 6, 2015 Page 2 of 4 by the Municipal Code. Public hearing notices were also mailed to all property owners within 500 feet of the site; 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 recommending approval of said Amendment: Finding A The project is consistent with the La Quinta General Plan. The proposed General Plan Amendment is internally consistent with those goals, objectives and policies of the general plan which are not being amended. The proposed Low Density Residential designation is consistent with lands to the west and north of the parcel. Finding B Approval of the amendment will not create conditions materially detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare. Approval of the proposed General Plan Amendment will not create conditions materially detrimental to public health, safety and general welfare insofar as the Low Density Residential designation will result in the development of single-family homes and similar uses permitted by the General Plan in this land use designation. Finding C The new designation is compatible with the land use designations on adjacent properties. The General Plan Amendment is consistent with the land use designation for properties located north and west of the parcel. Finding D The new land use designation is suitable and appropriate for the subject property. The new land use designation is suitable and appropriate for the subject property, insofar as it will allow the development of single-family homes on a site that is generally flat and rectangular. 154 Resolution 2015 - General Plan Amendment 2014-127 Beazer Homes Holdings Corp. - Watermark Villas Adopted: January 6, 2015 Page 3 of 4 Finding E Approval of the amendment is warranted because the situation and the general conditions of the property have substantially changed since the existing designation was imposed. Approval of the new land use designation is warranted because the density of the proposed single-family tract will be less than 4 units per acre. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, as follows: SECTION 1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the City Council. SECTION 2. That it does hereby approve General Plan Amendment 2014-127 for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and Exhibit A. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council held on this 6th day of January, 2015, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: LINDA EVANS, Mayor City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: SUSAN MAYSELS, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California 155 Resolution 2015 - General Plan Amendment 2014-127 Beazer Homes Holdings Corp. - Watermark Villas Adopted: January 6, 2015 Page 4 of 4 (CITY SEAL) APPROVED AS TO FORM: WILLIAM H. IHRKE, City Attorney City of La Quinta, California EXHIBIT "A" GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2014-127 RESOLUTION 2015 - CURRENT LAND USE DESIGNATION: MEDIUM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL PROPOSED LAND USE DESIGNATION: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL 157 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 2014-145, CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FOR ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS 776-220-012, 776-220-013, 776-220-014 FROM MEDIUM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL CASE: ZONE CHANGE 2014-145 APPLICANT: BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California did, on the 6th day of January, 2015, consider a request by Beazer Homes Holdings for a change in zoning from Medium High Density Residential to Low Density Residential, located at the northwest corner of Jefferson Street and Avenue 52, more particularly described as: Assessor's Parcel Nos.: 776-220-012, 776-220-013, 776-220-014 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta did, on the 91h day of December, 2014, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider the aforementioned Zone Change; and, WHEREAS, subsequent to said Public Hearing, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta did adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2014-029 to recommend to the City Council adoption of said Zone Change; and, WHEREAS, said Zone Change has complied with the requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" as amended (Resolution 83-68), in that the La Quinta Community Development Director has determined that the Zone Change could have a significant impact on the environment but that all potentially significant impacts can be reduced to less than significant levels, and a Mitigated Negative Declaration has been approved; and, WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons wanting to be heard, the La Quinta City Council did make the following mandatory findings to justify adoption of said Zone Change: 159 Ordinance No. Zone Change 2014-145 Beazer Homes Holdings Corp. - Watermark Villas Adopted: January 6, 2015 Page 2 Finding A The project is consistent with the General Plan The proposed Zone Change is internally consistent with those goals, objectives and policies of the general plan which are not being amended. The proposed Low Density Residential designation is consistent with lands to the west and north of the parcel. Finding B Approval of the amendment will not create conditions materially detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare. Approval of the proposed Zone Change will not create conditions materially detrimental to public health, safety and general welfare insofar as the Low Density Residential designation will result in the development of single-family homes and similar uses permitted by the General Plan in this land use designation. Finding C The new designation is compatible with the land use designations on adjacent properties. The Zone Change is consistent with the land use designation for properties located north and west of the parcel. Finding D The new land use designation is suitable and appropriate for the subject property. The new zoning designation is suitable and appropriate for the subject property, insofar as it will allow the development of single-family homes on a site that is generally flat and rectangular. Finding E Approval of the amendment is warranted because the situation and the general conditions of the property have substantially changed since the existing designation was imposed. Approval of the new zoning designation is warranted because the density of the proposed single-family tract will be less than 4 units per acre. IIDi Ordinance No. Zone Change 2014-145 Beazer Homes Holdings Corp. - Watermark Villas Adopted: January 6, 2015 Page 3 NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of La Quinta does ordain as follows: SECTION 1. The La Quinta Zoning Map is hereby amended as follows: 1. APNs: 776-220-012, 776-220-013, 776-220-014 are designated Low Density Residential (Exhibit A). SECTION 2. ENVIRONMENTAL: The Community Development Department determined that the proposed Zone Change could have a significant impact on the environment, but all significant impacts can be mitigated to a less than significant level. SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its adoption. SECTION 4. POSTING: The City Clerk shall, within 15 days after passage of this Ordinance, cause it to be posted in at least three public places designated by resolution of the City Council, shall certify to the adoption and posting of this Ordinance, and shall cause this Ordinance and its certification, together with proof of posting to be entered into the Book of Ordinances of the City of La Quinta. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council held this 6th day of January, 2015, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: LINDA EVANS, Mayor City of La Quinta, California Ordinance No. Zone Change 2014-145 Beazer Homes Holdings Corp. - Watermark Villas Adopted: January 6, 2015 Page 4 ATTEST: SUSAN MAYSELS, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California (CITY SEAL) APPROVED AS TO FORM: WILLIAM H. IHRKE, City Attorney City of La Quinta, California STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss. CITY OF LA QUINTA ) I, SUSAN MAYSELS, City Clerk of the City of La Quinta, California, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a full, true, and correct copy of Ordinance No. (enter number) which was introduced at a regular meeting on the 6th day of January, 2015, and was adopted at a regular meeting held on the 20th day of January, 2015, not being less than 5 days after the date of introduction thereof. I further certify that the foregoing Ordinance was posted in three places within the City of La Quinta as specified in the Rules of Procedure adopted by City Council Resolution No. 2014-013. SUSAN MAYSELS, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California i[ Ordinance No. Zone Change 2014-145 Beazer Homes Holdings Corp. - Watermark Villas Adopted: January 6, 2015 Page 5 DECLARATION OF POSTING I, SUSAN MAYSELS, City Clerk of the City of La Quinta, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance was posted on pursuant to Council Resolution. SUSAN MAYSELS, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California Ix3 EXHIBIT "A" ZONE CHANGE 2014-145 ORDINANCE # CURRENT ZONING DESIGNATION: MEDIUM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL PROPOSED ZONING DESIGNATION: LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL i[:9, RESOLUTION 2015 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SPECIFIC PLAN 2003-069, AMENDMENT 1, FOR THE BEAZER HOMES WATERMARK SPECIFIC PLAN CASE NO.: SPECIFIC PLAN 2003-069, AMENDMENT NO. 1 APPLICANT: BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California did, on the 6th day of January, 2015, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider a request by Beazer Homes Holdings for consideration of an amendment to the existing Watermark Specific Plan in order to allow the development of single-family homes on the property, more particularly described as: Assessor's Parcel Nos.: 776-220-012, 776-220-013, 776-220-014 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California did, on the 91h day of December, 2014, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider a recommendation on said Specific Plan Amendment, and after hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, did adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2013-029, recommending to the City Council approval of Specific Plan 2003-069, Amendment No. 1; and, WHEREAS, the Community Development Department published a public hearing notice in The Desert Sun newspaper on December 26, 2014, as prescribed by the Municipal Code. Public hearing notices were also mailed to all property owners within 500 feet of the site; and, WHEREAS, per SB -18 consultation requirements, the Community Development Department has forwarded information regarding the proposed amended Specific Plan to those Tribes referenced on the Tribal Consultation List provided by the Native American Heritage Commission and placed their recommendations, if any, in the Conditions of Approval; 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 make the following mandatory findings pursuant to Section 9.240.010 of the La Quinta Municipal Code to justify approval of said Specific Plan Amendment: i[1-YA Resolution 2015 - Specific Plan 2003-069, Amendment No. 1 Beazer Homes Holdings Corp. - Watermark Villas Adopted: January 6, 2014 Page 2 of 3 1 . Consistency with the General Plan The proposed Specific Plan amendment is consistent with the goals and policies of the La Quinta General Plan in that the Specific Plan Amendment follows the approval of a General Plan Amendment to Low Density Residential for the project site, and the proposed development standards and guidelines contained in the Specific Plan are compatible with the goals and policies of the General Plan for Low Density Residential land uses. 2. Public Welfare Approval of the Specific Plan Amendment will not create conditions materially detrimental to public health, safety and general welfare insofar as the impacts of the Amendment on the environment have been analyzed under the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, and potential impacts have been reduced to less than significant levels. 3. Land Use Compatibility The proposed Specific Plan amendment incorporates land uses that are compatible with zoning on properties located to the north and west. The design regulations specified in the Specific Plan Amendment are compatible with the low intensity development adjacent to the site. 4. Property Suitability The uses permitted in the Specific Plan Amendment are suitable and appropriate for the subject property in that the property is generally flat and rectangular in shape, and can accommodate the use. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, as follows: SECTION 1. That the above recitations are true and constitute the Findings of the Planning Commission in this case; SECTION 2. That it does hereby approve Specific Plan 2003-069 Amendment No. 1 for the reasons set forth in this Resolution, subject to the attached Conditions of Approval. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City of La Quinta City Council, held on this the 6th day of January, 2015, by the following vote: Resolution 2015 - Specific Plan 2003-069, Amendment No. 1 Beazer Homes Holdings Corp. - Watermark Villas Adopted: January 6, 2014 Page 3 of 3 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: LINDA EVANS, Mayor City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: SUSAN MAYSELS, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California (CITY SEAL) APPROVED AS TO FORM: WILLIAM H. IHRKE, City Attorney City of La Quinta, California 111 RESOLUTION 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL SPECIFIC PLAN 2003-069, AMENDMENT NO. 1 BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. - WATERMARK VILLAS ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2015 GENERAL 1. The applicant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of La Quinta ("City"), its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this Specific Plan, or any Final Map recorded thereunder. The City shall have sole discretion in selecting its defense counsel. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action or proceeding and shall cooperate fully in the defense. 2. Specific Plan 2003-069, Amendment No. 1 shall be developed in compliance with these conditions, and the approved Specific Plan document. In the event of any conflicts between these conditions and the provisions of Specific Plan 2003-069 Amendment No. 1, these conditions shall take precedence. 3. The following changes shall be made to the Specific Plan: A. Figure 1.4 and 1.5 shall be corrected to reflect the amended General Plan and Zoning designations approved for the property. B. All references to adoption of General Plan Amendment or Change of Zone shall be removed. C. A walking path with dog watering and clean up stations shall be added on the outer (east, west, and south sides) edge of the retention basin on Figure 2.4. The last sentence of the paragraph beginning "Retention Basin (Passive Open Space)" on page 19 shall be corrected to state that pedestrian access will be provided on the south, west and east sides of the basin. D. Figure 2.5 shall be corrected to remove "Turfed Play Area" from the retention basin at the southwestern corner of the property. E. The last sentence of Section 2.6 shall be corrected to read: "Phased development will be accompanied by the orderly extension of roadways, public utilities and infrastructure consistent with the approved conditions of approval." F. Benches, trellis, dog watering stations, and layered or meandering landscaping shall be described as requirements in the paseos for Planning Area 1 in Section 3.2. Page 1 of 371 RESOLUTION 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL SPECIFIC PLAN 2003-069, AMENDMENT NO. 1 BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. - WATERMARK VILLAS ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2015 G. Benches and picnic tables shall be described as requirements in the turf area located on the east side of the pool in Planning Area 2 in Section 3.3 and Figure 3.4. H. The plant palette (Table 4.1) shall be amended to include all the plant materials included in the landscape plan for Site Development Permit 2014-942. I. All homes shall be designed with a minimum 18 inch eave/overhang of the roof. J. Homes abutting the northern boundary of the site, and homes sited on lots 1 and 50 (adjacent to the project entry) shall be single story models. K. Home abutting the northern boundary of the property shall be provided architectural enhancements on their northern elevation facing the Citrus. 4. Within 30 days of City Council approval, applicant shall provide an electronic copy (.pdf) and three bound paper copies of the Final Specific Plan document, as amended by this action, to the Community Development Department. The Final Specific Plan shall include all text and graphics except as amended by this action, all amendments per this action, and correction of any typographical errors, internal document inconsistencies, and other amendments deemed necessary by the Planning Director. 5. The Specific Plan shall conform to the conditions of approval placed on Site Development Permit 2014-942 and Tentative Tract Map 36762, and the Mitigation Measures contained in Environmental Assessment 2014-638. Page 2 of 372 RESOLUTION NO. 2015 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2014-942, ALLOWING THE DEVELOPMENT OF 82 HOMES ON 20.8 ACREA LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF JEFFERSON STREET AND AVENUE 52 CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2014-942 APPLICANT: BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California did, on the 6th day of January, 2015, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider a request by Beazer Homes Holdings for approval of architectural and landscaping plans for the development of 82 single-family homes within the Watermark Specific Plan (Specific Plan ("SP") 2003-069, as amended), more particularly described as: Assessor's Parcel Nos.: 776-220-012, 776-220-013, 776-220-014 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California did, on the 91h day of December, 2014, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider a request by Beazer Homes Holdings for approval of architectural and landscaping plans for the development of 82 single-family homes within the Watermark Specific Plan (SP 2003-069, as amended) and after hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, did adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2013-031, recommending to the City Council approval of Site Development Permit 2014-942; and WHEREAS, the Community Development Department published the public hearing notice in the Desert Sun newspaper on the 26th day of December, 2014, as prescribed by the Municipal Code. Public hearing notices were also mailed to all property owners within 500 feet of the site; 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 make the following mandatory findings pursuant to Section 9.210.010 of the Municipal Code to justify approval of said Site Development Permit: Consistency with the General Plan 173 Resolution No. 2015 - Site Development Permit 2014-942 Beazer Homes Holdings Corp. - Watermark Villas Adopted: January 6, 2015 Page 2 of 3 The proposed Site Development Permit is consistent with the La Quinta General Plan, as it proposes 82 single-family homes on 20.8 acres, consistent with the Low Density Residential land use designation. 2. Consistency with the Zoning Code The proposed project is consistent with the Zoning Code and SP 2003-069, as amended, and complies with the development standards specified in both of these documents. 3. Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act The Community Development Department has determined that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent and mitigation measures have been incorporated. Therefore, the Community Development Director is recommending that a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impact and associated Mitigation Monitoring Program be adopted. 4. Architectural Design The architecture and layout is compatible with, and not detrimental to, the homes in the Citrus development to the north and west of the project. The Site Development Permit was reviewed by the City's Architecture and Landscaping Review Board and found to be satisfactory, with conditions of approval. 5. Landscape Design The landscaping plans are consistent with the City's standards, and will be required to comply with the City's drought tolerant landscaping requirements. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, as follows: SECTION 1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the City Council. SECTION 2. That it does hereby approve Site Development Permit 2014-942 for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached Conditions of Approval. 174 Resolution No. 2015 - Site Development Permit 2014-942 Beazer Homes Holdings Corp. - Watermark Villas Adopted: January 6, 2015 Page 3 of 3 PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council held on this 6th day of January, 2015, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: LINDA EVANS, Mayor City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: SUSAN MAYSELS, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California (CITY SEAL) APPROVED AS TO FORM: WILLIAM H. IHRKE, City Attorney City of La Quinta, California 175 RESOLUTION NO. 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2014-942 BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. - WATERMARK VILLAS ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2015 Page 1 of 20 GFNFRAI 1 . The applicant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of La Quinta ("City"), its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this Site Development Permit. The City shall have sole discretion in selecting its defense counsel. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action or proceeding and shall cooperate fully in the defense. 2. The Site Development Permit shall expire on December 9, 2016 and shall become null and void in accordance with La Quinta Municipal Code Section 9.200.080, unless a building permit has been issued. A time extension may be requested per LQMC Section 9.200.080 3. Site Development Permit 2014-942 shall comply with all applicable conditions and/or mitigation measures for the following related approval(s): Tentative Parcel Map 36762 In the event of any conflict(s) between approval conditions and/or provisions of these approvals, the Community Development Director shall adjudicate the conflict by determining the precedence. 4. Prior to the issuance of any grading, construction, or building permit by the City, the applicant shall obtain any necessary clearances and/or permits from the following agencies, if required: • Riverside County Fire Marshal • La Quinta Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Green Sheet (Public Works Clearance) for Building Permits, Water Quality Management Plan(WQMP) Exemption Form - Whitewater River Region, Improvement Permit) • La Quinta Community Development Department • Riverside Co. Environmental Health Department • Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD) • Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) • Imperial Irrigation District (IID) • California Regional Water Quality Control Board (CRWQCB) 177 RESOLUTION NO. 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2014-942 BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. - WATERMARK VILLAS ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2015 Page 2 of 20 • State Water Resources Control Board • SunLine Transit Agency (SunLine) • South Coast Air Quality Management District Coachella Valley (SCAQMD) The applicant is responsible for all requirements of the permits and/or clearances from the above listed agencies. When these requirements include approval of improvement plans, the applicant shall furnish proof of such approvals when submitting those improvement plans for City approval. 5. Coverage under the State of California Construction General Permit must be obtained by the applicant, who then shall submit a copy of the Regional Water Quality Control Board's ("RWQCB") acknowledgment of the applicant's Notice of Intent ("NOI") and Waste Discharge Identification (WDID) number to the City prior to the issuance of a grading or building permit. 6. The applicant shall comply with applicable provisions of the City's NPDES stormwater discharge permit, LQMC Sections 8.70.010 et seq. (Stormwater Management and Discharge Controls), and 13.24.170 (Clean Air/Clean Water); Riverside County Ordinance No. 457; the California Regional Water Quality Control Board - Colorado River Basin Region Board Order No. R7-2013-001 1 and the State Water Resources Control Board's Order No. 2009-0009-DWQ and Order No. 2010-0014-DWQ. A. For construction activities including clearing, grading or excavation of land that disturbs one (1) acre or more of land, or that disturbs less than one (1) acre of land, but which is a part of a construction project that encompasses more than one (1) acre of land, the Permitee shall be required to submit a Storm Water Pollution Protection Plan ("SWPPP") to the State Water Resources Control Board. The applicant or design professional can obtain the California Stormwater Quality Association SWPPP template at „calbirnIDI�iairidlbooks„coirn for use in their SWPPP preparation. B. The applicant shall ensure that the required SWPPP is available for inspection at the project site at all times through and including acceptance of all improvements by the City. C. The applicant's SWPPP shall include provisions for all of the following Best Management Practices ("BMPs") (LQMC Section 8.70.020 (Definitions)): 178 RESOLUTION NO. 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2014-942 BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. - WATERMARK VILLAS ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2015 Page 3 of 20 1) Temporary Soil Stabilization (erosion control). 2) Temporary Sediment Control. 3) Wind Erosion Control. 4) Tracking Control. 5) Non -Storm Water Management. 6) Waste Management and Materials Pollution Control. D. All erosion and sediment control BMPs proposed by the applicant shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to any onsite or offsite grading, pursuant to this project. E. The SWPPP and BMPs shall remain in effect for the entire duration of project construction until all improvements are completed and accepted by the City Council. F. The inclusion in the Homeowners' Association (HOA) Conditions, Covenants, and Restrictions (CC&Rs), a requirement for the perpetual maintenance and operation of all post -construction BMPs as required and the applicant shall execute and record an agreement that provides for the perpetual maintenance and operation of all post -construction BMPs as required. 7. Permits issued under this approval shall be subject to the provisions of the Development Impact Fee and Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee programs in effect at the time of issuance of building permit(s). 8. Approval of this Site Development Permit shall not be construed as approval for any horizontal dimensions implied by any site plans or exhibits unless specifically identified in the following conditions of approval. 9. Developer shall reimburse the City, within thirty (30) days of present of the invoice, all costs and actual attorney's fees incurred by the City Attorney to review, negotiate and/or modify any documents or instruments required by these conditions, if Developer requests that the City modify or revise any documents or instruments prepared initially by the City to effect these conditions. This obligation shall be paid in the time noted above without deduction or offset and 179 RESOLUTION NO. 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2014-942 BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. - WATERMARK VILLAS ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2015 Page 4 of 20 Developer's failure to make such payment shall be a material breach of the Conditions of Approval. 10. Developer shall reimburse the City, within thirty (30) days of presentment of the invoice, all costs and actual consultant's fees incurred by the City for engineering and/or surveying consultants to review and/or modify any documents or instruments required by this project. This obligation shall be paid in the time noted above without deduction or offset and Developer's failure to make such payment shall be a material breach of the Conditions of Approval. PROPERTY RIGHTS 1 1 . Prior to issuance of any permit(s), the applicant shall acquire or confer easements and other property rights necessary for the construction or proper functioning of the proposed development. Conferred rights shall include irrevocable offers to dedicate or grant access easements to the City for emergency services and for maintenance, construction and reconstruction of essential improvements. 12. Pursuant to the aforementioned condition, conferred rights shall include approvals from the master developer or the HOA over easements and other property rights necessary for construction and proper functioning of the proposed development not limited to access rights over proposed and/or existing private streets that access public streets and open space/drainage facilities of the master development. 13. The applicant shall retain for private use of all private street rights-of-way in conformance with the City's General Plan, Municipal Code, applicable specific plans, and/or as required by the City Engineer. 14. The applicant shall offer for dedication a ten -foot wide public utility easement contiguous with, and along both sides of all private streets. Such easement may be reduced to five feet in width with the express written approval of IID. 15. The applicant shall maintain existing perimeter landscaping setbacks along all public rights-of-way as follows: A. Avenue 52 (Primary Arterial) - 20 -foot from the R/W-P/L. B. Jefferson Street (Major Arterial) - 20 -foot from the R/W-P/L. IB RESOLUTION NO. 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2014-942 BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. - WATERMARK VILLAS ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2015 Page 5 of 20 The listed setback depth shall be the average depth where a meandering wall design is approved. The setback requirements shall apply to all frontages including, but not limited to, remainder parcels and sites dedicated for utility purposes. Where public facilities (e.g., sidewalks) are placed on privately -owned setbacks, the applicant shall offer for dedication blanket easements for those purposes. 16. The applicant shall offer for dedication those easements necessary for the placement of, and access to, utility lines and structures, drainage basins, mailbox clusters, park lands, and common areas. 17. Direct vehicular access to Jefferson Street and Avenue 52 from lots with frontage along Avenue 52 and Jefferson Street is restricted, except for those access points identified on the Site Development Permit, or as otherwise conditioned in these conditions of approval. 18. The applicant shall furnish proof of easements, or written permission, as appropriate, from those owners of all abutting properties on which grading, retaining wall construction, permanent slopes, or other encroachments will occur. STREET AND TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS 19. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Sections 13.24.060 (Street Improvements), 13.24.070 (Street Design - Generally) & 13.24.100 (Access for Individual Properties and Development) for public streets; and Section 13.24.080 (Street Design - Private Streets), where private streets are proposed. 20. Streets shall have vertical curbs or other approved curb configurations that will convey water without ponding, and provide lateral containment of dust and residue during street sweeping operations. If a wedge or rolled curb design is approved, the lip at the flowline shall be near vertical with a 1/8" batter and a minimum height of 0.1'. Unused curb cuts on any lot shall be restored to standard curb height prior to final inspection of permanent building(s) on the lot. 21. The applicant shall extend improvements beyond the subdivision boundaries to ensure they safely integrate with existing improvements (e.g., grading; traffic control devices and transitions in alignment, elevation or dimensions of streets and sidewalks). iE1 RESOLUTION NO. 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2014-942 BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. - WATERMARK VILLAS ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2015 Page 6 of 20 A. PRIVATE STREETS 1 Private Residential Streets measured at gutter flow line to gutter flow line shall have a 36 -foot travel width. 2) Private Alleys and Emergency Fire Access (Lots H, I, J, K, and M) - Shall be constructed according to the lay -out shown on the Site Development Permit with on -street parking prohibited and the applicant establishes provisions for ongoing enforcement of the parking restriction in the CC&R's. 3) The location of driveways of corner lots shall not be located within the curb return and away from the intersection when possible. 22. All gated entries shall provide for a three -car minimum stacking capacity for inbound traffic to be a minimum length of 62 feet from call box to the street; and shall provide for a full turn -around outlet for non -accepted vehicles. Where a gated entry is proposed, the applicant shall submit a detailed exhibit at a scale of 1 " = 10', demonstrating that those passenger vehicles that do not gain entry into the development can safely make a full turn -around (minimum radius to be 24 feet) out onto the main street from the gated entry. Pursuant to said condition, there shall be a minimum of twenty five feet width provided at the turn -around opening provided. Two lanes of traffic shall be provided on the entry side of each gated entry, one lane shall be dedicated for residents, and one lane for visitors. The two travel lanes shall be a minimum of 20 feet of total paved roadway surface or as approved by the Fire Department. Entry drives, main interior circulation routes, standard knuckles, corner cutbacks, bus turnouts, dedicated turn lanes and other features shown on the approved construction plans, may require additional street widths as may be determined by the City Engineer. 23. The applicant shall design street pavement sections using CalTrans' design procedure for 20 -year life pavement, and the site-specific data for soil strength and anticipated traffic loading (including construction traffic). Minimum structural sections shall be as follows: Residential 3.0" a.c./4.5" c.a.b. FON RESOLUTION NO. 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2014-942 BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. - WATERMARK VILLAS ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2015 Page 7 of 20 Primary Arterial 4.5" a.c./6.0" c.a.b. Major Arterial 5.5" a.c./6.5" c.a.b. or the approved equivalents of alternate materials. 24. The applicant shall submit current mix designs (less than two years old at the time of construction) for base, asphalt concrete and Portland cement concrete. The submittal shall include test results for all specimens used in the mix design procedure. For mix designs over six months old, the submittal shall include recent (less than six months old at the time of construction) aggregate gradation test results confirming that design gradations can be achieved in current production. The applicant shall not schedule construction operations until mix designs are approved. 25. General access points and turning movements of traffic are limited to the following: A. Jefferson Street - Emergency Fire Access: Right turn out is permitted. Left turn movements in and out are prohibited. B. Avenue 52 - Primary Entry: Right turn in, right turn out and left turn in movements are permitted. Left turn movements out are prohibited. 26. The applicant shall construct improvements including appurtenances such as traffic control signs, markings and other devices, raised medians if required, street name signs and sidewalks. Mid -block street lighting is not required. 27. Improvements shall be designed and constructed in accordance with City adopted standards, supplemental drawings and specifications, or as approved by the City Engineer. Improvement plans for streets, access gates and parking areas shall be stamped and signed by engineers registered in California. IMPROVEMENT PLANS As used throughout these Conditions of Approval, professional titles such as "engineer," "surveyor," and "architect," refer to persons currently certified or licensed to practice their respective professions in the State of California. 28. Improvement plans shall be prepared by or under the direct supervision of qualified engineers and/or architects, as appropriate, and shall comply with the IF -9? RESOLUTION NO. 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2014-942 BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. - WATERMARK VILLAS ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2015 Page 8 of 20 provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.040 (Improvement Plans). 29. The following improvement plans shall be prepared and submitted for review and approval by the Public Works Department. A separate set of plans for each line item specified below shall be prepared. The plans shall utilize the minimum scale specified, unless otherwise authorized by the City Engineer in writing. Plans may be prepared at a larger scale if additional detail or plan clarity is desired. Note, the applicant may be required to prepare other improvement plans not listed here pursuant to improvements required by other agencies and utility purveyors. A. On -Site Rough Grading Plan 1 " = 40' Horizontal B. PM 10 Plan 1" = 40' Horizontal C. WQMP (Plan submitted in Report Form) NOTE: A through C to be submitted concurrently. D. On -Site Street Improvements/Signing & Striping/Storm Drain Plan 1 " = 40' Horizontal, 1 " = 4' Vertical (Separate Storm Drain Plans if applicable) The following plans shall be submitted to the Building and Safety Department for review and approval. The plans shall utilize the minimum scale specified, unless otherwise authorized by the Building and Safety Director in writing. Plans may be prepared at a larger scale if additional detail or plan clarity is desired. Note, the applicant may be required to prepare other improvement plans not listed here pursuant to improvements required by other agencies and utility purveyors. E. On -Site Residential Precise Grading Plan 1 " = 30' Horizontal Other engineered improvement plans prepared for City approval that are not listed above shall be prepared in formats approved by the City Engineer prior to commencing plan preparation. All On -Site Signing & Striping Plans shall show, at a minimum; Stop Signs, Limit Lines and Legends, No Parking Signs, Raised Pavement Markers (including Blue RPMs at fire hydrants) and Street Name Signs per Public Works Standard Plans and/or as approved by the Engineering Department. INO RESOLUTION NO. 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2014-942 BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. - WATERMARK VILLAS ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2015 Page 9 of 20 "Rough Grading" plans shall normally include perimeter walls with Top Of Wall & Top Of Footing elevations shown. All footings shall have a minimum of 1 -foot of cover, or sufficient cover to clear any adjacent obstructions. The applicant shall prepare an accessibility assessment on a marked up print of the building floor plan identifying every building egress and notes the 2013 California Building Code accessibility requirements associated with each door. The assessment must comply with the submittal requirements of the Building & Safety Department. A copy of the reviewed assessment shall be submitted to the Public Works Department in conjunction with the Site Development Plan when it is submitted for plan checking. In addition to the normal set of improvement plans, a "Site Development" plan is required to be submitted for approval by the Building Official, Community Development Director and the City Engineer. "Site Development" plans shall normally include all on-site surface improvements including but not limited to finish grades for curbs & gutters, building floor elevations, wall elevations, parking lot improvements and ADA requirements. "Street Parking" plan shall include appropriate signage to implement the "No Parking" concept, or alternatively an on -street parking policy shall be included in the CC & R's subject to City Engineer's Approval. The parking plan or CC & R's shall be submitted concurrently with the Street Improvement Plans. 30. The City maintains standard plans, detail sheets and/or construction notes for elements of construction which can be accessed via the "Plans, Notes and Design Guidance" section of the Public Works Department at the City website ( „Ila- gUjirrota„oirg.). Please navigate to the Public Works Department home page and look for the Standard Drawings hyperlink. 31. The applicant shall furnish a complete set of all approved improvement plans on a storage media acceptable to the City Engineer (currently mylars). 32. Upon completion of construction, and prior to final acceptance of the improvements by the City, the applicant shall furnish the City with reproducible record drawings of all improvement plans which were approved by the City. Each sheet shall be clearly marked "Record Drawing” and shall be stamped and signed by the engineer or surveyor certifying to the accuracy and completeness of the drawings. The applicant shall have all approved mylars previously submitted to the City, revised to reflect the as -built conditions. The applicant shall employ or IE V, RESOLUTION NO. 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2014-942 BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. - WATERMARK VILLAS ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2015 Page 10 of 20 retain the Engineer Of Record during the construction phase of the project so that the EOR can make site visits in support of preparing "Record Drawing". However, if subsequent approved revisions have been approved by the City Engineer and reflect said "Record Drawing" conditions, the Engineer Of Record may submit a letter attesting to said fact to the City Engineer in lieu of mylar submittal. IMPROVEMENT SECURITY 33. Improvements to be made, or agreed to be made, shall include the removal of any existing structures or other obstructions which are not a part of the proposed improvements; and shall provide for the setting of the final survey monumentation. When improvements are phased through a "Phasing Plan," or an administrative approval (e.g., Site Development Permits), all off-site improvements and common on-site improvements (e.g., backbone utilities, retention basins, perimeter walls, landscaping and gates) shall be constructed, or secured, prior to the issuance of any permits in the first phase of the development, or as otherwise approved by the City Engineer. Improvements and obligations required of each subsequent phase shall either be completed, or secured, prior to the completion of homes or the occupancy of permanent buildings within such latter phase, or as otherwise approved by the City Engineer. In the event the applicant fails to construct the improvements for the development, or fails to satisfy its obligations for the development in a timely manner, pursuant to the approved phasing plan, the City shall have the right to halt issuance of all permits, and/or final inspections, withhold other approvals related to the development of the project, or call upon the surety to complete the improvements. 34. Depending on the timing of the development of this Site Development Permit, and the status of the off-site improvements at the time, the applicant may be required to: A. Construct certain off-site improvements. B. Construct additional off-site improvements, subject to the reimbursement of its costs by others. RESOLUTION NO. 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2014-942 BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. - WATERMARK VILLAS ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2015 Page 11 of 20 C. Reimburse others for those improvements previously constructed that are considered to be an obligation of this Site Development Permit. D. Secure the costs for future improvements that are to be made by others. E. To agree to any combination of these actions, as the City may require. Off -Site Improvements should be completed on a first priority basis. The applicant shall complete Off -Site Improvements in the first phase of construction or by the issuance of the 20% Building Permit. In the event that any of the improvements required for this development are constructed by the City, the applicant shall, prior to the issuance of any permit related thereto, reimburse the City for the costs of such improvements. 35. The applicant shall submit detailed construction cost estimates for all proposed on-site and off-site improvements, including an estimate for the final survey monumentation, for checking and approval by the City Engineer. Such estimates shall conform to the unit cost schedule as approved by the City Engineer. Estimates for improvements under the jurisdiction of other agencies shall be approved by those agencies and submitted to the City along with the applicant's detailed cost estimates. 36. Should the applicant fail to construct the improvements for the development, or fail to satisfy its obligations for the development in a timely manner, the City shall have the right to halt issuance of building permits, and/or final building inspections, withhold other approvals related to the development of the project, or call upon the surety to complete the improvements. GRADING 37. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.050 (Grading Improvements). 38. Prior to occupancy of the project site for any construction, or other purposes, the applicant shall obtain a grading permit approved by the City Engineer. 39. To obtain an approved grading permit, the applicant shall submit and obtain approval of all of the following: A. A grading plan prepared by a civil engineer registered in the State of Irr RESOLUTION NO. 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2014-942 BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. - WATERMARK VILLAS ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2015 Page 12 of 20 California, B. A preliminary geotechnical ("soils") report prepared by a professional registered in the State of California, C. A Fugitive Dust Control Plan prepared in accordance with LQMC Chapter 6.16, (Fugitive Dust Control), and D. A Best Management Practices report prepared in accordance with LQMC Sections 8.70.010 and 13.24.170 (NPDES Stormwater Discharge Permit and Storm Management and Discharge Controls). E. A WQMP prepared by an authorized professional registered in the State of California. All grading shall conform with the recommendations contained in the Preliminary Soils Report, and shall be certified as being adequate by soils engineer, or engineering geologist registered in the State of California. The applicant shall furnish security, in a form acceptable to the City, and in an amount sufficient to guarantee compliance with the approved Fugitive Dust Control Plan provisions as submitted with its application for a grading permit. Additionally, the applicant shall replenish said security if expended by the City of La Quinta to comply with the Plan as required by the City Engineer. 40. The applicant shall maintain all open graded, undeveloped land in order to prevent wind and/or water erosion of such land. All open graded, undeveloped land shall either be planted with interim landscaping, or stabilized with such other erosion control measures, as were approved in the Fugitive Dust Control Plan. 41. Grading within the perimeter setback and parkway areas shall have undulating terrain and shall conform with the requirements of LQMC Section 9.60.240(F) except as otherwise modified by this condition. The maximum slope shall not exceed 3:1 anywhere in the landscape setback area, except for the backslope (i.e. the slope at the back of the landscape lot) which shall not exceed 2:1 if fully planted with ground cover. The maximum slope in the first six (6) feet adjacent to the curb shall not exceed 4:1 when the nearest edge of sidewalk is within six feet (6') of the curb, otherwise the maximum slope within the right of way shall not exceed 3:1. All unpaved parkway areas adjacent to the curb shall be depressed one and one-half inches (1.5") in the first eighteen inches (18") behind the curb. iER RESOLUTION NO. 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2014-942 BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. - WATERMARK VILLAS ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2015 Page 13 of 20 42. Building pad elevations on the rough grading plan submitted for City Engineer's approval shall conform with pad elevations shown on the tentative map, unless the pad elevations have other requirements imposed elsewhere in these Conditions of Approval. 43. Building pad elevations of perimeter lots shall not differ by more that one foot higher from the building pads in adjacent developments. 44. The applicant shall minimize the differences in elevation between the adjoining properties and the lots within this development. Where compliance within the above stated limits is impractical, the City may consider alternatives that are shown to minimize safety concerns, maintenance difficulties and neighboring -owner dissatisfaction with the grade differential. 45. Prior to any site grading or regrading that will raise or lower any portion of the site by more than plus or minus half of a foot (0.5') from the elevations shown on the approved tentative tract map, the applicant shall submit the proposed grading changes to the City Engineer for a substantial conformance review. 46. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for any building lot, the applicant shall provide a lot pad certification stamped and signed by a qualified engineer or surveyor with applicable compaction tests and over excavation documentation. Each pad certification shall list the pad elevation as shown on the approved grading plan, the actual pad elevation and the difference between the two, if any. Such pad certification shall also list the relative compaction of the pad soil. The data shall be organized by lot number, and listed cumulatively if submitted at different times. � : ! ► ! CTS 47. Stormwater handling shall conform with the approved hydrology and drainage report for Watermark, Site Development Permit 2014-942/ Tentative Tract Map 36762. Nuisance water shall be disposed of in an approved manner. 48. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.120 (Drainage), Retention Basin Design Criteria, Engineering Bulletin No. 06-16 - Hydrology Report with Preliminary Hydraulic Report Criteria for Storm Drain Systems and Engineering Bulletin No. 06-015 - Underground Retention Basin Design Requirements. More specifically, stormwater falling on site during the 100 iE R RESOLUTION NO. 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2014-942 BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. - WATERMARK VILLAS ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2015 Page 14 of 20 year storm shall be retained within the development, unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer. The design storm shall be either the 1 hour, 3 hour, 6 hour or 24 hour event producing the greatest total run off. 49. Nuisance water shall be retained on site. Nuisance water shall be disposed of per approved methods contained in Engineering Bulletin No. 06-16 - Hydrology Report with Preliminary Hydraulic Report Criteria for Storm Drain Systems and Engineering Bulletin No. 06-015 - Underground Retention Basin Design Requirements. 50. In design of retention facilities, the maximum percolation rate shall be two inches per hour. The percolation rate will be considered to be zero unless the applicant provides site specific data indicating otherwise and as approved by the City Engineer. 51. The project shall be designed to accommodate purging and blowoff water (through underground piping and/or retention facilities) from any on-site or adjacent well sites granted or dedicated to the local water utility authority as a requirement for development of this property. 52. No fence or wall shall be constructed around any retention basin unless approved by the Community Development Director and the City Engineer. 53. For on-site above ground common retention basins, retention depth shall be according to Engineering Bulletin No. 06-16 - Hydrology Report with Preliminary Hydraulic Report Criteria for Storm Drain Systems. Side slopes shall not exceed 3:1 and shall be planted with maintenance free ground cover. An exception to the Engineering Bulletin shall be granted to allow the basin bottom width to narrow to 13 feet at the east side maintenance entrance. 54. Stormwater may not be retained in landscaped parkways or landscaped setback lots. Only incidental storm water (precipitation which directly falls onto the setback) will be permitted to be retained in the landscape setback areas. The perimeter setback and parkway areas in the street right-of-way shall be shaped with berms and mounds, pursuant to LQMC Section 9.100.040(6)(7). 55. The design of the development shall not cause any increase in flood boundaries and levels in any area outside the development. 56. The development shall be graded to permit storm flow in excess of retention capacity to flow out of the development through a designated overflow and into 1011; RESOLUTION NO. 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2014-942 BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. - WATERMARK VILLAS ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2015 Page 15 of 20 the historic drainage relief route. 57. Storm drainage historically received from adjoining property shall be received and retained or passed through into the historic downstream drainage relief route. 58. The applicant shall comply with applicable provisions for post construction runoff per the City's NPDES stormwater discharge permit, LQMC Sections 8.70.010 et seq. (Stormwater Management and Discharge Controls), and 13.24.170 (Clean Air/Clean Water); Riverside County Ordinance No. 457; and the California Regional Water Quality Control Board - Colorado River Basin (CRWQCB-CRB) Region Board Order No. R7-2013-0011 and the State Water Resources Control Board's Order No. 2009-0009-DWQ and Order No. 2010-0014-DWQ. A. For post -construction urban runoff from New Development and Redevelopments Projects, the applicant shall implement requirements of the NPDES permit for the design, construction and perpetual operation and maintenance of BMPs per the approved Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) for the project as required by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board - Colorado River Basin (CRWQCB-CRB) Region Board Order No. R7-2013-0011. B. The applicant shall implement the WQMP Design Standards per (CRWQCB- CRB) Region Board Order No. R7-2013-0011 utilizing BMPs approved by the City Engineer. A project specific WQMP shall be provided which incorporates Site Design and Treatment BMPs utilizing first flush infiltration as a preferred method of NPDES Permit Compliance for Whitewater River receiving water, as applicable. C. The developer shall execute and record a Stormwater Management/BMP Facilities Agreement that provides for the perpetual maintenance and operation of stormwater BMPs. UTILITIES 59. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.110 (Utilities). 60. The applicant shall obtain the approval of the City Engineer for the location of all utility lines within any right-of-way, and all above -ground utility structures including, but not limited to, traffic signal cabinets, electric vaults, water valves, and telephone stands, to ensure optimum placement for practical and aesthetic 1011 RESOLUTION NO. 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2014-942 BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. - WATERMARK VILLAS ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2015 Page 16 of 20 purposes. 61. Existing overhead utility lines within, or adjacent to the proposed development, and all proposed utilities shall be installed underground. All existing utility lines attached to joint use 92 KV transmission power poles are exempt from the requirement to be placed underground. 62. Underground utilities shall be installed prior to overlying hardscape. For installation of utilities in existing improved streets, the applicant shall comply with trench restoration requirements maintained, or required by the City Engineer. The applicant shall provide certified reports of all utility trench compaction for approval by the City Engineer. CONSTRUCTION 63. The City will conduct final inspections of habitable buildings only when the buildings have improved street and (if required) sidewalk access to publicly - maintained streets. The improvements shall include required traffic control devices, pavement markings and street name signs. If on-site streets in residential developments are initially constructed with partial pavement thickness, the applicant shall complete the pavement prior to final inspections of the last ten percent of homes within the development or when directed by the City, whichever comes first. LANDSCAPING 64. The applicant shall comply with LQMC Sections 13.24.130 (Landscaping Setbacks) & 13.24.140 (Landscaping Plans) 65. Landscape and irrigation plans shall be signed and stamped by a licensed landscape architect. 66. All new landscape areas shall have landscaping and permanent irrigation improvements in compliance with the City's Water Efficient Landscape regulations contained in LQMC Section 8.13 (Water Efficient Landscape). 67. Except as otherwise stated in these conditions, all landscaping shall consist of, at minimum, 36" box trees (i.e., a minimum 2.5 inch caliper measured three feet up from grade level after planting), 5 -gallon shrubs, and groundcover. Double lodge 10% RESOLUTION NO. 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2014-942 BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. - WATERMARK VILLAS ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2015 Page 17 of 20 poles (two-inch diameter) shall be used to brace and stake trees. 68. The applicant shall submit the final landscape plans for review, processing and approval to the Community Development Department, in accordance with the Final Landscape Plan application process as a minor final landscape plan. Community Development Director approval of the final landscape plans is required prior to issuance of the first building permit unless the Community Development Director determines extenuating circumstances exist which justify an alternative processing schedule. NOTE: Plans are not approved for construction until signed by the appropriate City official, including the Community Development Director and/or City Engineer. Prior to final approval of the installation of landscaping, the Landscape Architect of record shall provide the Community Development Department a letter stating he/she has personally inspected the installation and that it conforms with the final landscaping plans as approved by the City. If staff determines during final landscaping inspection that adjustments are required in order to meet the intent of the Planning Commission's approval, the Community Development Director shall review and approve any such revisions to the landscape plan. 69. The applicant or his agent has the responsibility for proper sight distance requirements per guidelines in the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) "A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets" latest edition, in the design and/or installation of all landscaping and appurtenances abutting and within the private and public street right-of-way. PUBLIC SERVICES 70. The applicant shall provide public transit improvements as required by SunLine Transit Agency and as approved by the City Engineer. MAINTENANCE 71. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.160 (Maintenance). 72. The applicant shall make provisions for the continuous and perpetual maintenance of common areas, perimeter landscaping up to the curb, access drives, sidewalks, ION RESOLUTION NO. 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2014-942 BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. - WATERMARK VILLAS ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2015 Page 18 of 20 and stormwater BMPs. FEES AND DEPOSITS 73. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.180 (Fees and Deposits). These fees include all deposits and fees required by the City for plan checking and construction inspection. Deposits and fee amounts shall be those in effect when the applicant makes application for plan check and permits. FIRE DEPARTMENT 74. For residential areas, approved standard fire hydrants, located at each intersection, with no portion of any lot frontage more than a maximum of 500 feet from a hydrant. Minimum fire flow for all residential structures shall be 1000 GPM for a 2 -hour duration at 20 PSI. 75. For any buildings with public access i.e. recreational halls, clubhouses, etc. or buildings with a commercial use i.e. gatehouses, maintenance sheds, etc. Minimum fire flow for these areas would be 1500 GPM for a 2 -hour duration at 20 PSI. 76. The required water system, including fire hydrants, shall be installed and accepted by the appropriate water agency prior to any combustible building material being placed on an individual lot. Two sets of water plans are to be submitted to the Fire Department for approval. 77. Residential fire sprinklers are required in all one and two family dwellings per the California Residential Code. Contact the Riverside County Fire Department for the Residential Fire Sprinkler Standard. 78. Applicant/Developer shall mount blue dot retro -reflectors pavement markers on private streets, public streets and driveways to indicated location of the fire hydrant. It should be 8 inches from centerline to the side that the fire hydrant is on, to identify fire hydrant locations. 79. The minimum dimension for gates is 20 feet clear and unobstructed width and a minimum vertical clearance of 13 feet 6 inches in height. Any gate providing access from a road shall be located at least 35 feet setback from the roadway and shall open to allow a vehicle to stop without obstructing traffic on the road. Where a one-way road with a single traffic lane provides access to a gate entrance, a 38 -foot turning radius shall be used. 1015! RESOLUTION NO. 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2014-942 BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. - WATERMARK VILLAS ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2015 Page 19 of 20 80. Fire Apparatus access road and driveways shall be in compliance with the Riverside County Fire Department Standard number 06-05 (located at www.rvcfire.org). Access lanes will not have an up, or downgrade of more than 15%. Access roads shall have an unobstructed vertical clearance not less than 13 feet and 6 inches. Access lanes will be designed to withstand the weight of 70 thousand pounds over 2 axles. Access will have a turning radius capable of accommodating fire apparatus. Access lane shall be constructed with a surface so as to provide all weather driving capabilities. 81. Gates may be automatic or manual and shall be equipped with a rapid entry system (KNOX). Plans shall be submitted to the Fire Department for approval prior to installation. Automatic 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. Automatic gates shall be provided with backup power. 82. Any turn -around requires a minimum 38 -foot turning radius. PLANNING DEPARTMENT 83. A Native American Monitor shall be present on site during all site disturbing activities. The monitor shall be empowered to stop and/or redirect activities should cultural resources be encountered. 84. A walking path with dog watering and clean up stations shall be added on the outer (east, west, and south sides) edge of the retention basin. 85. Benches, trellis, dog watering stations, and layered or meandering landscaping shall be added along the paseo path. 86. Benches and picnic tables shall be added in the turf area located on the east side of the pool. 87. Additional and more dynamic colors options shall be added to the proposed architectural color palette. 88. The Olive and Rhus lancia trees shall be 36' boxes, all other trees shall be 24' boxes. 89. All plantings shall be per specifications in the landscaping plan submitted October 15,2014 1010, RESOLUTION NO. 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2014-942 BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. - WATERMARK VILLAS ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2015 Page 20 of 20 90. Only the Rhus lancia tree shall be standard type trunk, all other trees shall be multi -trunk. 91. All homes shall be designed with a minimum 18 inch eave/overhang of the roof. 92. Homes abutting the northern boundary of the site, and homes sited on lots 1 and 50 (adjacent to the project entry) shall be single story models. 93. Home abutting the northern boundary of the property shall be provided architectural enhancements on their northern elevation facing the Citrus. 1011 RESOLUTION NO. 2015 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 36762 LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF JEFFERSON STREET AND AVENUE 52 CASE NO.: TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 36762 APPLICANT: BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California did, on the 6th day of January, 2015, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider a request by Beazer Homes Holdings for approval of Tentative Tract Map 36762, more particularly described as: Assessor's Parcel Nos.: 776-220-012, 776-220-013, 776-220-014 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California did, on the 91h day of December, 2014, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider a request by Beazer Homes Holdings for approval of Tentative Tract Map 36762, and after hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, did adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2013-032, recommending to the City Council approval of Tentative Tract Map 36762; and WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, the City Council did make the following mandatory findings to justify approval of said Amended Final Map: Tentative Tract Map 36762 is consistent with the La Quinta General Plan, and Specific Plan ("SP") 2003-069 as proposed. The Tract Map is consistent with the Low Density Residential land use designation as set forth in the General Plan, and as set forth in SP 2003-069, as amended. 2. The design and improvement of Tentative Tract Map 36762 is consistent with the La Quinta General Plan, and SP 2003-069 with the implementation of recommended conditions of approval to ensure consistency for the homes proposed on the lots created herein, as well as adequate storm water drainage. The project density is consistent with the La Quinta General Plan and SP 2003-069, in that the development density of 3.9 units per acre is comparable to surrounding single-family home developments. 3. The design of Tentative Tract Map 36762 and proposed improvements are 10YA Resolution No. 2015 - Tentative Tract Map 36762 Beazer Homes Holdings Corp. - Watermark Villas Adopted: January 6, 2015 Page 2 of 3 not likely to cause substantial environmental damage, nor substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. Environmental Assessment 2014-638 determined that there are no significant impacts to air or water quality, biological or cultural resources, geology and soils which cannot be mitigated to less than significant levels, with incorporation of recommended mitigation measures into the Project, which has been required. 4. The design of Tentative Tract Map 36762 and type of improvements are not likely to cause serious public health problems, insofar as the project will be required to comply with all laws, standards and requirements associated with sanitary sewer collection, water quality and other public health issues. 5. The design and improvements required for Tentative Tract Map 36762 will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of property within the proposed subdivision. All roadway improvements, easements, if any and surrounding improvements will be completed to City standards. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, as follows: SECTION 1. That the above recitations are true and constitute the Findings of the City Council in this case; SECTION 2. That it does hereby approve Tentative Tract Map 36762, for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached Conditions of Approval. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City of La Quinta City Council, held on this the 6th day of January, 2015, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: 100x? Resolution No. 2015 - Tentative Tract Map 36762 Beazer Homes Holdings Corp. - Watermark Villas Adopted: January 6, 2015 Page 3 of 3 LINDA EVANS, Mayor City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: SUSAN MAYSELS, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California (CITY SEAL) APPROVED AS TO FORM: WILLIAM H. IHRKE, City Attorney City of La Quinta, California 10 RESOLUTION NO. 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 36762 BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. - WATERMARK VILLAS ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2014 Page 1 of 19 GFNFRAI The applicant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of La Quinta ("City"), its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this Tentative Tract Map, or any Final Map recorded thereunder. The City shall have sole discretion in selecting its defense counsel. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action or proceeding and shall cooperate fully in the defense. 2. The Tentative Tract Map shall expire on December 9, 2016. A time extension may be requested per LQMC Section 13.12.160. 3. This Tentative Tract Map, and any Final Map recorded thereunder, shall comply with the requirements and standards of Government Code §§ 66410 through 66499.58 (the "Subdivision Map Act"), and Chapter 13 of the La Quinta Municipal Code ("LQMC"). The City of La Quinta's Municipal Code can be accessed on the City's Web Site at www.la-quinta.org. 4. Prior to the issuance of any grading, construction, or building permit by the City, the applicant shall obtain any necessary clearances and/or permits from the following agencies, if required: • Riverside County Fire Marshal • La Quinta Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Green Sheet (Public Works Clearance) for Building Permits, Water Quality Management Plan(WQMP) Exemption Form - Whitewater River Region, Improvement Permit) • La Quinta Community Development Department • Riverside Co. Environmental Health Department • Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD) • Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) • Imperial Irrigation District (IID) • California Regional Water Quality Control Board (CRWQCB) • State Water Resources Control Board • SunLine Transit Agency (SunLine) `el RESOLUTION NO. 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 36762 BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. - WATERMARK VILLAS ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2014 Page 2 of 19 • South Coast Air Quality Management District Coachella Valley (SCAQMD) The applicant is responsible for all requirements of the permits and/or clearances from the above listed agencies. When these requirements include approval of improvement plans, the applicant shall furnish proof of such approvals when submitting those improvement plans for City approval. 5. Coverage under the State of California Construction General Permit must be obtained by the applicant, who then shall submit a copy of the Regional Water Quality Control Board's ("RWQCB") acknowledgment of the applicant's Notice of Intent ("NOI") and Waste Discharge Identification (WDID) number to the City prior to the issuance of a grading or building permit. 6. The applicant shall comply with applicable provisions of the City's NPDES stormwater discharge permit, LQMC Sections 8.70.010 et seq. (Stormwater Management and Discharge Controls), and 13.24.170 (Clean Air/Clean Water); Riverside County Ordinance No. 457; the California Regional Water Quality Control Board - Colorado River Basin Region Board Order No. R7- 2013-0011 and the State Water Resources Control Board's Order No. 2009- 0009-DWQ and Order No. 2010-0014-DWQ. A. For construction activities including clearing, grading or excavation of land that disturbs one (1) acre or more of land, or that disturbs less than one (1) acre of land, but which is a part of a construction project that encompasses more than one (1) acre of land, the Permitee shall be required to submit a Storm Water Pollution Protection Plan ("SWPPP") to the State Water Resources Control Board. The applicant or design professional can obtain the California Stormwater Quality Association SWPPP template at .www„calbirnIDI�iairidlbooks„coign for use in their SWPPP preparation. B. The applicant shall ensure that the required SWPPP is available for inspection at the project site at all times through and including acceptance of all improvements by the City. C. The applicant's SWPPP shall include provisions for all of the following Best Management Practices ("BMPs") (LQMC Section 8.70.020 (Definitions)): RESOLUTION NO. 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 36762 BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. - WATERMARK VILLAS ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2014 Page 3 of 19 1) Temporary Soil Stabilization (erosion control). 2) Temporary Sediment Control. 3) Wind Erosion Control. 4) Tracking Control. 5) Non -Storm Water Management. 6) Waste Management and Materials Pollution Control. E. All erosion and sediment control BMPs proposed by the applicant shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to any onsite or offsite grading, pursuant to this project. F. The SWPPP and BMPs shall remain in effect for the entire duration of project construction until all improvements are completed and accepted by the City Council. G. The inclusion in the Homeowners' Association (HOA) Conditions, Covenants, and Restrictions (CC&Rs), a requirement for the perpetual maintenance and operation of all post -construction BMPs as required and the applicant shall execute and record an agreement that provides for the perpetual maintenance and operation of all post -construction BMPs as required. 7. Permits issued under this approval shall be subject to the provisions of the Development Impact Fee and Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee programs in effect at the time of issuance of building permit(s). 8. Approval of this Tentative Tract Map shall not be construed as approval for any horizontal dimensions implied by any site plans or exhibits unless specifically identified in the following conditions of approval. 9. Developer shall reimburse the City, within thirty (30) days of presentment of the invoice, all costs and actual attorney's fees incurred by the City Attorney to review, negotiate and/or modify any documents or instruments required by these conditions, if Developer requests that the City modify or revise any documents or instruments prepared initially by the City to effect these conditions. This obligation shall be paid in the time noted above without deduction or offset and Developer's failure to make such payment shall be a WIN RESOLUTION NO. 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 36762 BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. - WATERMARK VILLAS ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2014 Page 4 of 19 material breach of the Conditions of Approval. 10. Developer shall reimburse the City, within thirty (30) days of presentment of the invoice, all costs and actual consultant's fees incurred by the City for engineering and/or surveying consultants to review and/or modify any documents or instruments required by this project. This obligation shall be paid in the time noted above without deduction or offset and Developer's failure to make such payment shall be a material breach of the Conditions of Approval. PROPERTY RIGHTS 11. Prior to issuance of any permit(s), the applicant shall acquire or confer easements and other property rights necessary for the construction or proper functioning of the proposed development. Conferred rights shall include irrevocable offers to dedicate or grant access easements to the City for emergency services and for maintenance, construction and reconstruction of essential improvements. 12. Pursuant to the aforementioned condition, conferred rights shall include approvals from the master developer or the HOA over easements and other property rights necessary for construction and proper functioning of the proposed development not limited to access rights over proposed and/or existing private streets that access public streets and open space/drainage facilities of the master development. 13. The applicant shall retain for private use on the Final Map all private street rights-of-way in conformance with the City's General Plan, Municipal Code, applicable specific plans, and/or as required by the City Engineer. 14. When the City Engineer determines that access rights to the proposed street rights-of-way shown on the approved Tentative Tract Map are necessary prior to approval of the Final Map dedicating such rights-of-way, the applicant shall grant the necessary rights-of-way within 60 days of a written request by the City. 15. The applicant shall offer for dedication on the Final Map a ten -foot wide public utility easement contiguous with, and along both sides of all private streets. Such easement may be reduced to five feet in width with the express written approval of IID. RESOLUTION NO. 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 36762 BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. - WATERMARK VILLAS ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2014 Page 5 of 19 16. The applicant shall maintain existing perimeter landscaping setbacks along all public rights-of-way as follows: A. Avenue 52 (Primary Arterial) - 20 -foot from the R/W-P/L. B. Jefferson Street (Major Arterial) - 20 -foot from the R/W-P/L. The listed setback depth shall be the average depth where a meandering wall design is approved. The setback requirements shall apply to all frontages including, but not limited to, remainder parcels and sites dedicated for utility purposes. Where public facilities (e.g., sidewalks) are placed on privately -owned setbacks, the applicant shall offer for dedication blanket easements for those purposes on the Final Map. 17. The applicant shall offer for dedication those easements necessary for the placement of, and access to, utility lines and structures, drainage basins, mailbox clusters, park lands, and common areas on the Final Map. 18. Direct vehicular access to Jefferson Street and Avenue 52 from lots with frontage along Avenue 52 and Jefferson Street is restricted, except for those access points identified on the tentative tract map, or as otherwise conditioned in these conditions of approval. The vehicular access restriction shall be shown on the recorded final tract map. 19. The applicant shall furnish proof of easements, or written permission, as appropriate, from those owners of all abutting properties on which grading, retaining wall construction, permanent slopes, or other encroachments will occur. 20. The applicant shall cause no easement to be granted, or recorded, over any portion of the subject property between the date of approval of the Tentative Tract Map and the date of recording of any Final Map, unless such easement is approved by the City Engineer. Street and Traffic Improvements 21. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Sections 13.24.060 (Street Improvements), 13.24.070 (Street Design - Generally) & 13.24. 100 (Access for Individual Properties and Development) for public streets; and WIR RESOLUTION NO. 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 36762 BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. - WATERMARK VILLAS ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2014 Page 6 of 19 Section 13.24.080 (Street Design - Private Streets), where private streets are proposed. 22. Streets shall have vertical curbs or other approved curb configurations that will convey water without ponding, and provide lateral containment of dust and residue during street sweeping operations. If a wedge or rolled curb design is approved, the lip at the flowline shall be near vertical with a 1/8" batter and a minimum height of 0.1'. Unused curb cuts on any lot shall be restored to standard curb height prior to final inspection of permanent building(s) on the lot. 23. The applicant shall extend improvements beyond the subdivision boundaries to ensure they safely integrate with existing improvements (e.g., grading; traffic control devices and transitions in alignment, elevation or dimensions of streets and sidewalks). 24. The private street rights-of-way to be retained for private use required for this development include: A. PRIVATE STREETS 1) Private Residential Streets measured at gutter flow line to gutter flow line shall have a 36 -foot travel width. 2) Private Alleys and Emergency Fire Access (Lots H, I, J, K, and M) - Shall be constructed according to the lay -out shown on the tentative map with on -street parking prohibited and the applicant establishes provisions for ongoing enforcement of the parking restriction in the CC&R's. 3) The location of driveways of corner lots shall not be located within the curb return and away from the intersection when possible. 25. All gated entries shall provide for a three -car minimum stacking capacity for inbound traffic to be a minimum length of 62 feet from call box to the street; and shall provide for a full turn -around outlet for non -accepted vehicles. Where a gated entry is proposed, the applicant shall submit a detailed exhibit at a scale of 1 " = 10', demonstrating that those passenger vehicles that do not gain entry into the development can safely make a full turn -around RESOLUTION NO. 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 36762 BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. - WATERMARK VILLAS ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2014 Page 7 of 19 (minimum radius to be 24 feet) out onto the main street from the gated entry. Pursuant to said condition, there shall be a minimum of twenty five feet width provided at the turn -around opening provided. Two lanes of traffic shall be provided on the entry side of each gated entry, one lane shall be dedicated for residents, and one lane for visitors. The two travel lanes shall be a minimum of 20 feet of total paved roadway surface or as approved by the Fire Department. Entry drives, main interior circulation routes, standard knuckles, corner cutbacks, bus turnouts, dedicated turn lanes and other features shown on the approved construction plans, may require additional street widths as may be determined by the City Engineer. 26. The applicant shall design street pavement sections using CalTrans' design procedure for 20 -year life pavement, and the site-specific data for soil strength and anticipated traffic loading (including construction traffic). Minimum structural sections shall be as follows: Residential 3.0" a.c./4.5" c.a.b. Primary Arterial 4.5" a.c./6.0" c.a.b. Major Arterial 5.5" a.c./6.5" c.a.b. or the approved equivalents of alternate materials. 27. The applicant shall submit current mix designs (less than two years old at the time of construction) for base, asphalt concrete and Portland cement concrete. The submittal shall include test results for all specimens used in the mix design procedure. For mix designs over six months old, the submittal shall include recent (less than six months old at the time of construction) aggregate gradation test results confirming that design gradations can be achieved in current production. The applicant shall not schedule construction operations until mix designs are approved. 28. General access points and turning movements of traffic are limited to the following: A. Jefferson Street - Emergency Fire Access: Right turn out is permitted. Left turn movements in and out are prohibited. `OYA RESOLUTION NO. 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 36762 BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. - WATERMARK VILLAS ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2014 Page 8 of 19 B. Avenue 52 - Primary Entry: Right turn in, right turn out and left turn in movements are permitted. Left turn movements out are prohibited. 29. Improvements shall include appurtenances such as traffic control signs, markings and other devices, raised medians if required, street name signs and sidewalks. Mid -block street lighting is not required. 30. Improvements shall be designed and constructed in accordance with City adopted standards, supplemental drawings and specifications, or as approved by the City Engineer. Improvement plans for streets, access gates and parking areas shall be stamped and signed by engineers registered in California. FINAL MAPS 31. Prior to the City's approval of a Final Map, the applicant shall furnish accurate mylars of the Final Map. The Final Map shall be 1 " = 40' scale. IMPROVEMENT PLANS As used throughout these Conditions of Approval, professional titles such as "engineer," "surveyor," and "architect," refer to persons currently certified or licensed to practice their respective professions in the State of California. 32. Improvement plans shall be prepared by or under the direct supervision of qualified engineers and/or architects, as appropriate, and shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.040 (Improvement Plans). 33. The following improvement plans shall be prepared and submitted for review and approval by the Public Works Department. A separate set of plans for each line item specified below shall be prepared. The plans shall utilize the minimum scale specified, unless otherwise authorized by the City Engineer in writing. Plans may be prepared at a larger scale if additional detail or plan clarity is desired. Note, the applicant may be required to prepare other improvement plans not listed here pursuant to improvements required by other agencies and utility purveyors. A. On -Site Rough Grading Plan 1 " = 40' Horizontal B. PM 10 Plan 1 " = 40' Horizontal C. WQMP (Plan submitted in Report Form) WIN RESOLUTION NO. 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 36762 BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. - WATERMARK VILLAS ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2014 Page 9 of 19 NOTE: A through C to be submitted concurrently. D. On -Site Street Improvements/Signing & Striping/Storm Drain Plan 1 " = 40' Horizontal, 1 " = 4' Vertical (Separate Storm Drain Plans if applicable) The following plans shall be submitted to the Building and Safety Department for review and approval. The plans shall utilize the minimum scale specified, unless otherwise authorized by the Building and Safety Director in writing. Plans may be prepared at a larger scale if additional detail or plan clarity is desired. Note, the applicant may be required to prepare other improvement plans not listed here pursuant to improvements required by other agencies and utility purveyors. E. On -Site Residential Precise Grading Plan 1 " = 30' Horizontal Other engineered improvement plans prepared for City approval that are not listed above shall be prepared in formats approved by the City Engineer prior to commencing plan preparation. All On -Site Signing & Striping Plans shall show, at a minimum; Stop Signs, Limit Lines and Legends, No Parking Signs, Raised Pavement Markers (including Blue RPMs at fire hydrants) and Street Name Signs per Public Works Standard Plans and/or as approved by the Engineering Department. "Rough Grading" plans shall normally include perimeter walls with Top Of Wall & Top Of Footing elevations shown. All footings shall have a minimum of 1 -foot of cover, or sufficient cover to clear any adjacent obstructions. The applicant shall prepare an accessibility assessment on a marked up print of the building floor plan identifying every building egress and notes the 2013 California Building Code accessibility requirements associated with each door. The assessment must comply with the submittal requirements of the Building & Safety Department. A copy of the reviewed assessment shall be submitted to the Public Works Department in conjunction with the Site Development Plan when it is submitted for plan checking. In addition to the normal set of improvement plans, a "Site Development" plan is required to be submitted for approval by the Building Official, Community Development Director and the City Engineer. `191 RESOLUTION NO. 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 36762 BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. - WATERMARK VILLAS ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2014 Page 10 of 19 "Site Development" plans shall normally include all on-site surface improvements including but not limited to finish grades for curbs & gutters, building floor elevations, wall elevations, parking lot improvements and ADA requirements. "Street Parking" plan shall include appropriate signage to implement the "No Parking" concept, or alternatively an on -street parking policy shall be included in the CC & R's subject to City Engineer's Approval. The parking plan or CC & R's shall be submitted concurrently with the Street Improvement Plans. 34. The City maintains standard plans, detail sheets and/or construction notes for elements of construction which can be accessed via the "Plans, Notes and Design Guidance" section of the Public Works Department at the City website ( „Ila- uinta„oirg). Please navigate to the Public Works Department home page and look for the Standard Drawings hyperlink. 35. The applicant shall furnish a complete set of all approved improvement plans on a storage media acceptable to the City Engineer (currently mylars). 36. Upon completion of construction, and prior to final acceptance of the improvements by the City, the applicant shall furnish the City with reproducible record drawings of all improvement plans which were approved by the City. Each sheet shall be clearly marked "Record Drawing” and shall be stamped and signed by the engineer or surveyor certifying to the accuracy and completeness of the drawings. The applicant shall have all approved mylars previously submitted to the City, revised to reflect the as - built conditions. The applicant shall employ or retain the Engineer Of Record during the construction phase of the project so that the EOR can make site visits in support of preparing "Record Drawing". However, if subsequent approved revisions have been approved by the City Engineer and reflect said "Record Drawing" conditions, the Engineer Of Record may submit a letter attesting to said fact to the City Engineer in lieu of mylar submittal. IMPROVEMENT SECURITY AGREEMENTS 37. Prior to approval of any Final Map, the applicant shall construct all on and off-site improvements and satisfy its obligations for same, or shall furnish a fully secured and executed Subdivision Improvement Agreement ("SIA") guaranteeing the construction of such improvements and the satisfaction of its obligations for same, or shall agree to any combination thereof, as may be RESOLUTION NO. 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 36762 BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. - WATERMARK VILLAS ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2014 Page 11 of 19 required by the City. 38. Any Subdivision Improvement Agreement ("SIA") entered into by and between the applicant and the City of La Quinta, for the purpose of guaranteeing the completion of any improvements related to this Tentative Tract Map, shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Chapter 13.28 (Improvement Security). 39. Improvements to be made, or agreed to be made, shall include the removal of any existing structures or other obstructions which are not a part of the proposed improvements; and shall provide for the setting of the final survey monumentation. When improvements are phased through a "Phasing Plan," or an administrative approval (e.g., Site Development Permits), all off-site improvements and common on-site improvements (e.g., backbone utilities, retention basins, perimeter walls, landscaping and gates) shall be constructed, or secured through a SIA, prior to the issuance of any permits in the first phase of the development, or as otherwise approved by the City Engineer. Improvements and obligations required of each subsequent phase shall either be completed, or secured through a SIA, prior to the completion of homes or the occupancy of permanent buildings within such latter phase, or as otherwise approved by the City Engineer. In the event the applicant fails to construct the improvements for the development, or fails to satisfy its obligations for the development in a timely manner, pursuant to the approved phasing plan, the City shall have the right to halt issuance of all permits, and/or final inspections, withhold other approvals related to the development of the project, or call upon the surety to complete the improvements. 40. Depending on the timing of the development of this Tentative Tract Map, and the status of the off-site improvements at the time, the applicant may be required to: A. Construct certain off-site improvements. B. Construct additional off-site improvements, subject to the reimbursement of its costs by others. `AS RESOLUTION NO. 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 36762 BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. - WATERMARK VILLAS ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2014 Page 12 of 19 C. Reimburse others for those improvements previously constructed that are considered to be an obligation of this tentative tract map. D. Secure the costs for future improvements that are to be made by others. E. To agree to any combination of these actions, as the City may require. Off -Site Improvements should be completed on a first priority basis. The applicant shall complete Off -Site Improvements in the first phase of construction or by the issuance of the 20% Building Permit. In the event that any of the improvements required for this development are constructed by the City, the applicant shall, prior to the approval of the Final Map, or the issuance of any permit related thereto, reimburse the City for the costs of such improvements. 41. If the applicant elects to utilize the secured agreement alternative, the applicant shall submit detailed construction cost estimates for all proposed on-site and off-site improvements, including an estimate for the final survey monumentation, for checking and approval by the City Engineer. Such estimates shall conform to the unit cost schedule as approved by the City Engineer. At the time the applicant submits its detailed construction cost estimates for conditional approval of the Final Map by the City Council, the applicant shall also submit one copy each of an 8-1/2" x 11 " reduction of each page of the Final Map, along with a copy of an 8-1/2" x 11 " Vicinity Map. Estimates for improvements under the jurisdiction of other agencies shall be approved by those agencies and submitted to the City along with the applicant's detailed cost estimates. 42. Should the applicant fail to construct the improvements for the development, or fail to satisfy its obligations for the development in a timely manner, the City shall have the right to halt issuance of building permits, and/or final building inspections, withhold other approvals related to the development of the project, or call upon the surety to complete the improvements. GRADING 43. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.050 `Aft RESOLUTION NO. 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 36762 BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. - WATERMARK VILLAS ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2014 Page 13 of 19 (Grading Improvements). 44. Prior to occupancy of the project site for any construction, or other purposes, the applicant shall obtain a grading permit approved by the City Engineer. 45. To obtain an approved grading permit, the applicant shall submit and obtain approval of all of the following: A. A grading plan prepared by a civil engineer registered in the State of California, B. A preliminary geotechnical ("soils") report prepared by a professional registered in the State of California, C. A Fugitive Dust Control Plan prepared in accordance with LQMC Chapter 6.16, (Fugitive Dust Control), and D. A Best Management Practices report prepared in accordance with LQMC Sections 8.70.010 and 13.24.170 (NPDES Stormwater Discharge Permit and Storm Management and Discharge Controls). E. A WQMP prepared by an authorized professional registered in the State of California. All grading shall conform with the recommendations contained in the Preliminary Soils Report, and shall be certified as being adequate by soils engineer, or engineering geologist registered in the State of California. A statement shall appear on the Final Map that a soils report has been prepared in accordance with the California Health & Safety Code § 17953. The applicant shall furnish security, in a form acceptable to the City, and in an amount sufficient to guarantee compliance with the approved Fugitive Dust Control Plan provisions as submitted with its application for a grading permit. Additionally, the applicant shall replenish said security if expended by the City of La Quinta to comply with the Plan as required by the City Engineer. 46. The applicant shall maintain all open graded, undeveloped land in order to prevent wind and/or water erosion of such land. All open graded, undeveloped land shall either be planted with interim landscaping, or PAR RESOLUTION NO. 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 36762 BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. - WATERMARK VILLAS ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2014 Page 14 of 19 stabilized with such other erosion control measures, as were approved in the Fugitive Dust Control Plan. 47. Grading within the perimeter setback and parkway areas shall have undulating terrain and shall conform with the requirements of LQMC Section 9.60.240(F) except as otherwise modified by this condition. The maximum slope shall not exceed 3:1 anywhere in the landscape setback area, except for the backslope (i.e. the slope at the back of the landscape lot) which shall not exceed 2:1 if fully planted with ground cover. The maximum slope in the first six (6) feet adjacent to the curb shall not exceed 4:1 when the nearest edge of sidewalk is within six feet (6') of the curb, otherwise the maximum slope within the right of way shall not exceed 3:1. All unpaved parkway areas adjacent to the curb shall be depressed one and one-half inches (1 .5") in the first eighteen inches (18") behind the curb. 48. Building pad elevations on the rough grading plan submitted for City Engineer's approval shall conform with pad elevations shown on the tentative map, unless the pad elevations have other requirements imposed elsewhere in these Conditions of Approval. 49. Building pad elevations of perimeter lots shall not differ by more that one foot higher from the building pads in adjacent developments. 50. The applicant shall minimize the differences in elevation between the adjoining properties and the lots within this development. Where compliance within the above stated limits is impractical, the City may consider alternatives that are shown to minimize safety concerns, maintenance difficulties and neighboring -owner dissatisfaction with the grade differential. 51. Prior to any site grading or regrading that will raise or lower any portion of the site by more than plus or minus half of a foot (0.5') from the elevations shown on the approved Tentative Tract Map, the applicant shall submit the proposed grading changes to the City Engineer for a substantial conformance review. 52. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for any building lot, the applicant shall provide a lot pad certification stamped and signed by a qualified engineer or surveyor with applicable compaction tests and over excavation documentation. `AE! RESOLUTION NO. 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 36762 BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. - WATERMARK VILLAS ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2014 Page 15 of 19 Each pad certification shall list the pad elevation as shown on the approved grading plan, the actual pad elevation and the difference between the two, if any. Such pad certification shall also list the relative compaction of the pad soil. The data shall be organized by lot number, and listed cumulatively if submitted at different times. DRAINAGF 53. Stormwater handling shall conform with the approved hydrology and drainage report for Watermark, Tentative Tract Map 36762. Nuisance water shall be disposed of in an approved manner. 54. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.120 (Drainage), Retention Basin Design Criteria, Engineering Bulletin No. 06-16 - Hydrology Report with Preliminary Hydraulic Report Criteria for Storm Drain Systems and Engineering Bulletin No. 06-015 - Underground Retention Basin Design Requirements. More specifically, stormwater falling on site during the 100 year storm shall be retained within the development, unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer. The design storm shall be either the 1 hour, 3 hour, 6 hour or 24 hour event producing the greatest total run off. 55. Nuisance water shall be retained on site. Nuisance water shall be disposed of per approved methods contained in Engineering Bulletin No. 06-16 - Hydrology Report with Preliminary Hydraulic Report Criteria for Storm Drain Systems and Engineering Bulletin No. 06-015 - Underground Retention Basin Design Requirements. 56. In design of retention facilities, the maximum percolation rate shall be two inches per hour. The percolation rate will be considered to be zero unless the applicant provides site specific data indicating otherwise and as approved by the City Engineer. 57. The project shall be designed to accommodate purging and blowoff water (through underground piping and/or retention facilities) from any on-site or adjacent well sites granted or dedicated to the local water utility authority as a requirement for development of this property. 58. No fence or wall shall be constructed around any retention basin unless approved by the Community Development Director and the City Engineer. 59. For on-site above ground common retention basins, retention depth shall be `AP, RESOLUTION NO. 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 36762 BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. - WATERMARK VILLAS ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2014 Page 16 of 19 according to Engineering Bulletin No. 06-16 - Hydrology Report with Preliminary Hydraulic Report Criteria for Storm Drain Systems. Side slopes shall not exceed 3:1 and shall be planted with maintenance free ground cover. An exception to the Engineering Bulletin shall be granted to allow the basin bottom width to narrow to 13 feet at the east side maintenance entrance. 60. Stormwater may not be retained in landscaped parkways or landscaped setback lots. Only incidental storm water (precipitation which directly falls onto the setback) will be permitted to be retained in the landscape setback areas. The perimeter setback and parkway areas in the street right-of-way shall be shaped with berms and mounds, pursuant to LQMC Section 9.100.040(B)(7). 61. The design of the development shall not cause any increase in flood boundaries and levels in any area outside the development. 62. The development shall be graded to permit storm flow in excess of retention capacity to flow out of the development through a designated overflow and into the historic drainage relief route. 63. Storm drainage historically received from adjoining property shall be received and retained or passed through into the historic downstream drainage relief route. 64. The applicant shall comply with applicable provisions for post construction runoff per the City's NPDES stormwater discharge permit, LQMC Sections 8.70.010 et seq. (Stormwater Management and Discharge Controls), and 13.24.170 (Clean Air/Clean Water); Riverside County Ordinance No. 457; and the California Regional Water Quality Control Board - Colorado River Basin (CRWQCB-CRB) Region Board Order No. R7-2013-001 1 and the State Water Resources Control Board's Order No. 2009-0009-DWQ and Order No. 2010-0014-DWQ. A. For post -construction urban runoff from New Development and Redevelopments Projects, the applicant shall implement requirements of the NPDES permit for the design, construction and perpetual operation and maintenance of BMPs per the approved Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) for the project as required by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board - Colorado River Basin (CRWQCB-CRB) Region Board Order No. R7-2013-001 1. RESOLUTION NO. 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 36762 BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. - WATERMARK VILLAS ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2014 Page 17 of 19 B. The applicant shall implement the WQMP Design Standards per (CRWQCB-CRB) Region Board Order No. R7-2013-0011 utilizing BMPs approved by the City Engineer. A project specific WQMP shall be provided which incorporates Site Design and Treatment BMPs utilizing first flush infiltration as a preferred method of NPDES Permit Compliance for Whitewater River receiving water, as applicable. C. The developer shall execute and record a Stormwater Management/BMP Facilities Agreement that provides for the perpetual maintenance and operation of stormwater BMPs. UTILITIES 65. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.110 (Utilities). 66. The applicant shall obtain the approval of the City Engineer for the location of all utility lines within any right-of-way, and all above -ground utility structures including, but not limited to, traffic signal cabinets, electric vaults, water valves, and telephone stands, to ensure optimum placement for practical and aesthetic purposes. 67. Existing overhead utility lines within, or adjacent to the proposed development, and all proposed utilities shall be installed underground. All existing utility lines attached to joint use 92 KV transmission power poles are exempt from the requirement to be placed underground. 68. Underground utilities shall be installed prior to overlying hardscape. For installation of utilities in existing improved streets, the applicant shall comply with trench restoration requirements maintained, or required by the City Engineer. The applicant shall provide certified reports of all utility trench compaction for approval by the City Engineer. CONSTRUCTION 69. The City will conduct final inspections of habitable buildings only when the buildings have improved street and (if required) sidewalk access to publicly - maintained streets. The improvements shall include required traffic control devices, pavement markings and street name signs. If on-site streets in `AVA RESOLUTION NO. 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 36762 BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. - WATERMARK VILLAS ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2014 Page 18 of 19 residential developments are initially constructed with partial pavement thickness, the applicant shall complete the pavement prior to final inspections of the last ten percent of homes within the development or when directed by the City, whichever comes first. 70. All homes shall be designed with a minimum 18 inch eave/overhang of the roof. 71. Homes abutting the northern boundary of the site, and homes sited on lots 1 and 50 (adjacent to the project entry) shall be single story models. 72. Home abutting the northern boundary of the property shall be provided architectural enhancements on their northern elevation facing the Citrus. LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION 73. The applicant shall comply with LQMC Sections 13.24.130 (Landscaping Setbacks) & 13.24.140 (Landscaping Plans) 74. Landscape and irrigation plans shall be signed and stamped by a licensed landscape architect. 75. All new landscape areas shall have landscaping and permanent irrigation improvements in compliance with the City's Water Efficient Landscape regulations contained in LQMC Section 8.13 (Water Efficient Landscape). 76. Except as otherwise conditioned in Site Development Permit 2014-942, all landscaping shall consist of, at minimum, 36" box trees (i.e., a minimum 2.5 inch caliper measured three feet up from grade level after planting), 5 -gallon shrubs, and groundcover. Double lodge poles (two-inch diameter) shall be used to brace and stake trees. 77. The applicant shall submit the final landscape plans for review, processing and approval to the Community Development Department, in accordance with the Final Landscape Plan application process as a minor final landscape plan. Community Development Director approval of the final landscape plans is required prior to issuance of the first building permit unless the Community Development Director determines extenuating circumstances exist which justify an alternative processing schedule. NOTE: Plans are not approved for construction until signed by the appropriate City official, including the Community Development Director PAR RESOLUTION NO. 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 36762 BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. - WATERMARK VILLAS ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2014 Page 19 of 19 and/or City Engineer. Prior to final approval of the installation of landscaping, the Landscape Architect of record shall provide the Community Development Department a letter stating he/she has personally inspected the installation and that it conforms with the final landscaping plans as approved by the City. If staff determines during final landscaping inspection that adjustments are required in order to meet the intent of the Planning Commission's approval, the Community Development Director shall review and approve any such revisions to the landscape plan. 78. The applicant or his agent has the responsibility for proper sight distance requirements per guidelines in the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) "A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets" latest edition, in the design and/or installation of all landscaping and appurtenances abutting and within the private and public street right-of-way. PUBLIC SERVICES 79. The applicant shall provide public transit improvements as required by SunLine Transit Agency and as approved by the City Engineer. MAINTENANCE 80. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.160 (Maintenance). 81. The applicant shall make provisions for the continuous and perpetual maintenance of common areas, perimeter landscaping up to the curb, access drives, sidewalks, and stormwater BMPs. FEES AND DEPOSITS 82. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.180 (Fees and Deposits). These fees include all deposits and fees required by the City for plan checking and construction inspection. Deposits and fee amounts shall be those in effect when the applicant makes application for plan check and permits. `AR ATTACHMENT 1 Project Information CASE NUMBER: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2014-942 APPLICANT: BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. PROPERTY OWNER: BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS CORP. ARCHITECT: BESSENIAN LAGONI LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: DAVID NEAULT ASSOCIATES INC. ENGINEER: ADAMS-STREETER CIVIL ENGINEERS, INC. 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NO. 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter I: Introduction & Setting 1.1 Executive Summary................................................................................................ 1 1.2 Purpose & Intent.................................................................................................... 1 1.3 Project Location..................................................................................................... 2 1.4 Site Characteristics................................................................................................. 2 1.5 Background & History............................................................................................6 1.6 Development Concept........................................................................................... 6 1.7 Project Objectives..................................................................................................6 1.8 General Plan & Zoning.......................................................................................... 7 1.9 Utility & Service Providers..................................................................................... 8 1.10 Community Involvement...................................................................................... 11 1.11 Entitlement Process............................................................................................. 11 Chapter 2: Master Plan 2.1 Land Use............................................................................................................... 13 2.2 Circulation............................................................................................................15 2.3 Open Space & Recreation.................................................................................... 19 2.4 Water & Sewer..................................................................................................... 22 2.5 Grading & Drainage.............................................................................................. 25 2.6 Phasing Plan.........................................................................................................28 Chapter 3: Development Regulations 3.1 Overview.............................................................................................................. 30 3.2 Planning Area 1.................................................................................................... 30 3.3 Planning Area 2.................................................................................................... 35 Chapter 4: Design Guidelines 4.1 Overview.............................................................................................................. 37 4.2 Architectural Guidelines.......................................................................................37 4.3 Landscape Guidelines...........................................................................................39 Chapter 5: Plan Administration 5.1 Overview.............................................................................................................. 45 5.2 Implementation...................................................................................................45 SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 2003-069 October 2014 i 275 WATERMARK SPECIFIC PLAN AMD. NO. 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 5.3 Amendment......................................................................................................... 45 5.4 Interpretation....................................................................................................... 46 5.5 Enforcement.........................................................................................................46 Chapter 6: General Plan Consistency 6.1 Overview.............................................................................................................48 6.2 Consistency Analysis...........................................................................................49 FIGURES 1.1 Regional Location Map.............................................................................................................. 3 1.2 Local Vicinity Map......................................................................................................................4 1.3 Site Conditions Map................................................................................................................... 5 1.4 General Plan Map...................................................................................................................... 9 1.5 Zoning Map.............................................................................................................................. 10 1.6 Public Services.......................................................................................................................... 12 2.1 Conceptual Land Use Plan....................................................................................................... 14 2.2 Conceptual Street Plan............................................................................................................ 16 2.3 Street Cross-Sections.............................................................................................................. 17 2.4 Conceptual Pedestrian Plan.................................................................................................... 18 2.5 Conceptual Open Space Plan.................................................................................................. 20 2.6 Conceptual Fencing & Wall Plan............................................................................................. 21 2.7 Conceptual Water Plan............................................................................................................ 23 2.8 Conceptual Sewer Plan............................................................................................................ 24 2.9 Conceptual Grading Plan.......................................................................................................... 26 2.10 Conceptual Drainage Plan...................................................................................................... 27 2.11 Conceptual Phasing Plan........................................................................................................ 29 3.1 Planning Area Diagram............................................................................................................ 31 3.2 Planning Area 1 - Residential................................................................................................... 33 3.3 Planning Area 1—Typical Residential Lot............................................................................... 34 3.4 Planning Area 2 — Community Center...................................................................................... 36 4.1 Overall Landscape Plan............................................................................................................ 40 SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 2003-069 October 2014 ii 276 WATERMARK SPECIFIC PLAN AMD. NO. 1 TABLES TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.1 Surrounding Uses....................................................................................................................... 2 1.2 Utility & Service Providers......................................................................................................... 8 2.1 Land Use Summary .................................................................................................................. 13 3.1 PA -1 Development Standards.................................................................................................. 32 3.2 PA -2 Development Standards.................................................................................................. 35 4.1 Plant Material Palette..............................................................................................................44 SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 2003-069 October 2014 iii 277 WATERMARK SPECIFIC PLAN AMD. NO. 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 000000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 00 00 0 0 0 00 0 000 ................................ he Watermark Specific Plan Amendment No. 1 (Specific Plan) is organized in six chapters, as 40 c.4Wed below: Chapter 1, Introduction & Setting: This section provides an overview of the document, project setting and history, legislative authority for the Specific Plan, entitlement process and other contextual information. Chapter2, MasterPlan: This section describes the primary master plan components required for orderly development of the property. These include land use, circulation, open space and recreation, water and sewer, grading and drainage, and phasing. Chapter 3, Development Regulations: This section establishes the allowable uses and development standards applicable within the Specific Plan Area. Development regulations are listed for each distinct Planning Area. Section 4, Design Guidelines: This section outlines architectural and landscape design approaches and themes intended to guide the visual appearance of future development. Section 5, Plan Administration: This section describes the various processes and procedures used to administer and implement the adopted Specific Plan. Section 6, General Plan Consistency: This section presents a consistency analysis comparing the Watermark project with the development policy outlined in the City's General Plan. The goal statements contained in each General Plan Element provide a framework for the analysis. This Specific Plan is intended to guide future development and use of land within the Watermark Specific Plan boundary, including the establishment of site specific development plans, guidelines, and regulations. The Specific Plan is intended to ensure quality development consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the City of La Quinta General Plan. While this Specific Plan defines the location, type and amount of development allowed within the Specific Plan Area, consistent with the requirements for Specific Plans identified in State Planning and Land Use Law, it is intended to provide a degree of flexibility to allow development to respond to consumer demand and opportunities in the marketplace. This document has been prepared pursuant to California Government Code Section 65450, which grants local governments the authority to prepare specific plans as a systematic means of implementing their Page 1 279 WATERMARK SPECIFIC PLAN AMD. NO. 1 General Plan. California Government Code Sections 65450 through 65454 establishes the authority to adopt a Specific Plan, identifies the required contents of a Specific Plan, and mandates consistency with the General Plan. The Watermark Specific Plan Area is located approximately 105 miles from the City of Los Angeles and the Pacific coast and approximately 240 miles from the Phoenix/Scottsdale metropolitan region. As shown on Figure 1.1, Regional Location Map, the specific plan is situated in the southeast portion of the Coachella Valley within the corporate limits of the City of La Quinta, Riverside County. The project is accessible from Interstate 10 by way of Jefferson Street with immediate access to Avenue 52 on the south. The Specific Plan consists of 3 parcels totaling 21 acres (APNs 767-220-012; 013; 14) on the northwest corner of Avenue 52 and Jefferson Street. The property contains a partially constructed but abandoned condominium project approved in 2004. The property is surrounded on the north and west by The Citrus Club residential community and private golf club, on the south by Avenue 52 and on the east by Jefferson Street and Mountain View Country Club, private golf course and residential community. Figure 1.2, Local Vicinity Map, depicts the physical setting of the property. Surrounding land uses are listed in Table 1.1. TABLE 1.1 SURROUNDING mum�111216111111111111111111111111111 iii IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII m �iiuiiii m �i iiiiii III:III i 111 1111111 uIuImI l®s m. La Quinta LDR/OS RL/GC The Citrus Club La Quinta OS GC Avenue 52 La Quinta GC/LDR/OS CII Jefferson Street Mountain View Country Club La Quinta LII RL/GC The Citrus Club As shown in Figure 1.3, Site Conditions Map, the property is entirely disturbed and contains a partially constructed condominium project that was abandoned during the housing collapse and global recession in the mid -late 2000's. On-site features include one completed podium condominium building, ten podium garages, the project's primary gated entry and perimeter wall, partially paved and graded interior streets and assorted onsite utilities. Page 2 III WATERMARK SPECIFIC PLAN AMD. NO. 1 qzM( �,^ � `� a sW 'WS: Source: U.S.G.S., RCTLMA, ESRI Exhibit Date: June 3, 2014 IDREGIONAL LOCATION MAP sa�r�musui.rumu umu FIGURE 1.1 www.rr'nsacon.sultinginc.corrt N.T.S. 281 PAGE 3 WATERMARK SPECIFIC PLAN AMD. NO. I I Be qzc,� t: v ,v ". 4 N" , Exhibit Date: September 3, 2014 LOCAL VICINITY MAP FIGURE 1.2 283 PAGE 4 WATERMARK SPECIFIC PLAN AMD. NO. I Fl , re viol ko �4� oJECT SITE r j, "VP Ve 4w, 20 11"A I Exhibit Date: June 3, 2014 SITE CONDITIONS MAP FIGURE 1.3 285 PAGE 5 10� R 01P 7 .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. . ow l0 01, . .. . . ... , mialb Ap Exhibit Date: June 3, 2014 SITE CONDITIONS MAP FIGURE 1.3 285 PAGE 5 10� R ow l0 01, . .. . . ... , Ap 'p 10 %J 16, gg roll Exhibit Date: June 3, 2014 SITE CONDITIONS MAP FIGURE 1.3 285 PAGE 5 WATERMARK SPECIFIC PLAN AMD. NO. 1 The project is currently known as "Watermark Villas at La Quinta" and is a previously approved planned residential, 250 -unit condominium community, approved on this site in 2004. At that time, the property contained only a date palm grove. Project entitlements included Specific Plan 2003-069 and Tentative Tract Map 31798, along with a General Plan Amendment, Change of Zone and Conditional Use Permit. The project itself consisted of 31 two-story eight-plex buildings and 1 single -story duplex building all with subterranean parking. A centrally located swimming pool/spa, several smaller pool/spa's dispersed throughout the project, two lighted tennis courts, a two-story recreation room/restaurant building and a two-story sundry store with office. Following approvals, project construction began with grading of the site and completion of the project entry, perimeter wall and one eight-plex model building for use as a sales center. In addition, ten podium garages, grading of interior streets and assorted onsite utilities were started. However, the project was victim to the housing collapse and global recession of the late 2000's and construction stalled and never resumed. The property remains in this condition today, vacant with the unfinished remains of the prior project. The Watermark Specific Plan Amendment No. 1 will replace the previously approved condominium project. It proposes a residential community of 82 single-family detached homes with three floor plans. The proposed development includes a looped internal private road system, a centrally located community recreation building with pool, a landscaped pedestrian paseo that links to the Community Recreation Center, and an open, turfed area that serves as a retention basin and passive open space with a walking path following the top of the basin. The project also makes provision for a possible gated golf cart connection to Fresa Circle to provide convenient access should an agreement be made with the Citrus Course and HOA. The existing perimeter wall, primary entry and retention basin will be retained from the prior development. The entry structure has been presented with minor modifications. All other above ground site features will be demolished. Most underground utilities will be removed and reconstructed within the new street system. Various issues were considered and evaluated during the preparation of this Specific Plan. Engineering feasibility, market acceptance, economic viability, water efficiency, General Plan goals, and compatibility with surrounding land uses were considered during the planning process. In order to ensure the functional integrity, economic viability, environmental sensitivity, and positive aesthetic contribution of this Specific Plan, unique project objectives were established as follows: ■ To reflect consistency with the goals and policies of the La Quinta General Plan as described in Chapter 6. ■ To provide high-quality single family residences designed to be marketable and meet increased housing demand driven by population growth and retirees. Page 6 `- YA WATERMARK SPECIFIC PLAN AMD. NO. 1 To repurpose the site for single family development and incorporate existing site features to the extent practical, including the community perimeter wall, primary entry and retention basin. ■ To develop the property with residential uses in a manner compatible with surrounding development by applying appropriate planning, landscaping and architectural design approaches. ■ To create an attractive public street frontage surrounding the community General Plan -The La Quinta General Plan, updated in early 2013, establishes the City's policy relative to the planned future pattern, intensity, density, and relationships of land uses in the City and the various infrastructure systems needed to effectively support those land uses. The Specific Plan implements the La Quinta General Plan by bringing detailed policies and regulations together into a focused development plan for the Specific Plan Area. It serves as a link between the La Quinta General Plan and subsequent implementing development proposals within the Specific Plan area. The Specific Plan is a regulatory document which, when adopted by the La Quinta City Council, will govern all facets of project development including the distribution of land uses, location and sizing of supporting infrastructure, as well as development standards and regulations. Figure 1.4, General Plan Map, displays the existing General Plan Land Use and designates this site as "Medium/High Density Residential", allowing a density of up to 16 dwelling units per acre (du/ac). Although the proposed project density is below the allowable maximum, it is not consistent with the intent statement for this land use designation or with the base zone consistency matrix (GP Table II -2). Consequently, a General Plan Amendment to "Low Density Residential" allowing from 2-4 du/ac will be approved as part of the project. Zoning - Zoning implements the General Plan land use by applying appropriate development standards for allowable uses, minimum lot size, yard setbacks and similar development considerations. Figure 1.5, Zoning Map, displays the existing Zoning for this site as Medium High Density Residential (RMH). The project is not consistent with this base zone and will need to be changed to Low Density Residential (RL) with an allowable density range of 2-4 du/ac. The change of base zone will be accompanied by this Specific Plan Amendment to effectively update the zoning, making the project consistent with both the General Plan Land Use and Zoning classifications. Page 7 N-1-1 WATERMARK SPECIFIC PLAN AMD. NO. 1 The Watermark project is within the service area of the utility and service providers as listed in Table 1.2. CVWD 75-525 Hovley Lane, Palm Desert, CA. 92211 760.398.2651 CVWD 75-525 Hovley Lane, Palm Desert, CA. 92211 760.398.2651 Southern California P.O. Box 3150, San Dimas, CA. 91773 877.238.0092 IID P.O. Box 937, Imperial, CA. 92251 760.335.3640 Time Warner 44-425 Town Center Way Ste H, Palm Desert CA 92211 760.340.2225 County of Riverside 86-625 Airport Blvd., Thermal, CA 92274 760-863-8990 County of Riverside 77-933 Las Montanas Rd #201 Palm Desert, CA 92211 760.869.8886 Burrtec 41575 Eclectic Street, Palm Desert, CA. 92260 760.340.2113 DSUSD 47-950 Dune Palms Road, La Quinta, CA. 92253 760.777.4200 Page 8 `4 If WATERMARK SPECIFIC PLAN AMD. NO. I LEGEND: F—] Low Density Residential Medium/High Density Residential General Commercial MM Major Community Facilities MM Open Space - Recreation ................................................................................................................ Source: City of La Quinto ID MSA CONSUILTIIING, INC. iir www.rnsaconsu It in gin ac. orn N.T.S. FIGURE 1.4 290 PAGE 9 WATERMARK SPECIFIC PLAN AMD. NO. 1 LEGEND: Low Density Residential EM Medium Density Residential No High Density Residential 0 Neighborhood Commercial FM Tourist Commercial EM Golf Course Source: City of La Quinta qzM( �,^ � a sW 'WS: ZONING MAP FIGURE 1.5 291 PAGE 10 WATERMARK SPECIFIC PLAN AMD. NO. 1 Public outreach for this project is planned to include meetings with neighboring communities such as The Citrus Community HOA. Approval of the following entitlements will implement this project: General Plan Amendment (GPA) - The GPA will amend the General Plan land use designation from "Medium/High Density Residential" to "Low Density Residential". The GPA requires separate public hearings before the Planning Commission (Commission) and the City Council. Zone Change (ZC) - The ZC will change the base zone of the property from "Medium High Density Residential" (MHDR) to "Low Density Residential" (LDR). The ZC requires separate public hearings before the Planning Commission (Commission) and the City Council. Specific Plan Amendment (SP) - The SP will cover the entire 21 -acre site to provide a comprehensive development plan, allowable uses and development standards. The SP requires separate public hearings before the Planning Commission (Commission) and the City Council (Council). Tentative Tract Map (TTM) — The TTM is intended to subdivide the property into single family lots for residential development. The TTM requires review by the Architectural and Landscape Review Board (ALRB) and separate public hearings before the Commission and the Council. Site Development Permit (SDP): The SDP is required by the City for final approval of landscape design, architectural design, and site plan (with single family residences plotted on each lot). This may be processed concurrent with or subsequent to other entitlement approvals. The SDP requires review by the ALRB and separate public hearings before the Commission and the Council. Page 11 `45y WATERMARK SPECIFIC PLAN AMD. NO. 1 qzM( �,^ � `� a sW 'WS: LEGEND: EMERGENCY SERVICES City Boundary Police / City Hall ( ; School Fire Source: City of La Quinta Exhibit Date: September 3, 2014 IDPUBLIC SERVICES Say CONSUILTNG, M. FIGURE 1.6 www.rr'nsacon.sultinginc.corrt N.T.S. 293 PAGE 12 WATERMARK SPECIFIC PLAN AMD. NO. 1 40 (he S ecific Plan proposes a residential community of 82 single-family detached homes with a nity center and pedestrian paseos. This new land use will replace the partially constructed condominium project approved in 2004 (SP 2003-069). The location of land uses depicted in this Specific Plan are conceptual and will be further refined through implementing Tentative Tract Map and Site Development Permit approvals. Each project component is described below and accompanied by a detailed discussion of land uses and relevant development standards in Chapter 3. Table 2 provides a summary tabulation of land use acreages within the project. PA -1 Residential Use - The project will create a community of 82 new residential homes ranging in size from 2,000 sq. ft. to 3,000 sq. ft. The residential area incorporates landscaped pedestrian paseos leading to the project's Community Center and an open turfed area to serve as a retention basin, and passive open space. A Home Owners Association (HOA) will be formed for the project. PA -2 Community Center — The Specific Plan features a centrally located community recreation center that features a pool and spa with hardscape patio areas, a small clubhouse with a multi-purpose room, restrooms, showers and small open -turfed play area. 18.8 N/A 82 0.8 N/A 0 1.2 N/A 0 Notes: 1. Allowable density is 2-4 du/ac with adoption of accompanying GPA (MHDR to LDR). Page 13 `4501! IF 113 r'1 z n m a C D r r z v C N m r D PIA X 3 6 Q (D C w N O A JEFFERSON STREET O -0Q OCA -0 O �r oo� Oc Q Q c(D 3 Q o z N cn Q -a- L-)� -a ° N Q m 5.D ' z� n n D m Q Q WATERMARK SPECIFIC PLAN AMD. NO. 1 Vehicular and pedestrian circulation systems are an important component of every development project. Watermark Specific Plan provides direct and convenient vehicular access to each home through a safe and efficient private roadway network that complies with City engineering design standards. These roads, because they carry very low traffic volumes, also accommodate safe pedestrian movement within the project. The Circulation system is illustrated in Figure 2.2, Conceptual Street Plan, and Typical Street Sections shown in Figure 2.3, Typical Street Cross Sections and Figure 2.4, Conceptual Pedestrian Plan. Key aspects of the circulation system include: Entries - Vehicular access to the site is taken from Avenue 52 via an existing entry that was fully constructed as part of the former condominium project. The entry includes textured pavement, entry gates, a gatehouse, a pedestrian walkway connection, entry monuments and landscaped areas. Vehicular Circulation - The vehicular circulation system consists of an interior network of private streets that connects each home to the public roadway system at Avenue 52. Private streets are 37 feet wide with public utility easements on either side. The street section is intended to accommodate double loaded on -street parking. Pedestrian Circulation — Pedestrian circulation is provided through two connected systems. The first is a series of landscaped pedestrian paseos containing a meandering trail system. The paseos allow direct pedestrian connection to the Community Center from the north, south, east and west. In turn, the paseo system is accessible from each lot by the project's low speed, low volume private streets as is common in desert communities. Optional Features — The project contemplates an optional circulation component that is dependent on future conditions that may or may not occur. A golf cart connection at the northeast corner of the project to the Citrus golf course through the Citrus private community, north of the project is proposed. If an agreement is reached to make golf memberships available to residents of the Watermark community, then the golf cart connection would be a desirable feature. If not, the two communities are under separate private ownership and there would be no reason to connect them. Page 15 `45YA r O Z Q Z Q J CL U U W CL N he im Q im W H Q 133HIS NOSM3333f N LO W Z W a ii EI J CL I -- LU W W N N J N CL W r L� M� u N `O N Lu W W Q d eco m LDN U - U7C) N LU co N 70 M U C) U 'p� >� >- Oo U •- p Ny h ULLU ' Z � N oU LU Z � J 133HIS NOSM3333f N LO W Z W a ii EI J CL I -- LU W W N N J N CL W r L� M� u N `O N Lu W W Q d eco m LDN U - WATERMARK SPECIFIC PLAN AMD. NO. 1 P/L y 5' P.U.E. b" 20'- 22' 12' 28'- 33' 2.0% M IN — 2.07, 2.0% �1 8' CURB AND GUTTER � b" MEDIAN CURB 8' CURB AND GUTTER PER CITY STD. 202 PER CITY STD. 210 PER CITY STD. 202 MAIN ENTRY STREET SECTION 161'-68- 37- 16.5' 61'-68' P/L 5' - 10' P.U.E. 2' 2.0% MIN PRIVATE N.T.S. 37'16.5' 2.0% qzM( �,^ � `� a s4 'WS: P/L 5' P.U.E. P/L 5- 10' P.U.E. 16.5' 2' 2.0% 2.0% MIN I b" WEDGE CURB b" WEDGE CURB PER CITY STD. 211 PRIVATE STREET SECTION PER CITY STD. 211 PRIVATE N.T.S. P/L P/L 5' P.U.E. 25' PRIVATE STREET ACCESS EASEMENT 5' P.U.E. 2' 22.5' 6" 2.0% MIN 2.0% MIN' i � I b" WEDGE CURB 0" CURB – PER CITY STD. 211 PRIVATE ALLEY SECTION PRIVATE N.T.S. P/L P/L 24' J 2.0% 2.5' 20' 1.5' MIN. 2.0% b" WEDGE CURB 0" CURB PER CITY STD. 211 EMERGENCY FIRE ACCESS PRIVATE N.T.S. Exhibit Date: June 3, 2014 STREET CROSS SECTIONS FIGURE 2.3 299 PAGE 17 r O Z C� G Q Z J CL LL U W CL N he im Q im W H Q 133HIS NOS83333f Z W 0 W J T O E O m PIA J CL Q N N W W CL J CL W r LJ N Lu W W Q Eo ('o Cl) LL 0 WATERMARK SPECIFIC PLAN AMD. NO. 1 Open space is a community asset with multiple benefits. It incorporates periodic open spaces into the urban fabric, allows distant vistas, introduces greenery and shade for a more attractive and comfortable living environment, and provides convenient access to recreational opportunities without leaving the community. Relevant features of the project open space system are shown in Figure 2.5, Conceptual Open Space Plan, and Figure 2.6, Conceptual Fencing and Wall Plan. The project proposes five functional classes of open space with classes 1-3 falling under future HOA ownership and maintenance as follows: 1. Active open space (associated with the community recreation center) 2. Passive open space (associated with the retention basin) 3. Connecting open space (associated with pathways and landscaped paseos) 4. Private open space (associated with individual residential yard areas) 5. Vehicular open space (associated with public streetscape outside the perimeter wall) Community Center (Active Open Space) — The Community Center provides opportunities for active recreation to all residents in the form of swimming, outdoor play, barbequing, and family gatherings. Retention Basin (Passive Open Space) - The existing Retention Basin was constructed with the prior condominium project. It is appropriately sized and situated to serve the drainage needs of the amended project and will be retained in place. This facility also adds a significant open space component to the project design, allowing distant views and providing an opportunity for informal, passive recreation. Pedestrian use of the retention basin will be provided via a walking path at the top of the basin. Interior Paseos (Connecting Open Space) - Landscaped paseos are a linear form of open space providing residents with a pleasant walking, jogging or biking experience and connecting homes along all interior streets with the community center. The most northeasterly paseo includes a possible connection to the Citrus Club, if agreed to by both communities. Residential Yard Areas (Private Open Space) — Each individual residential lot in the community will have private rear and side yards. These open space areas separate buildings, admit light within the community and provide the homeowner with an opportunity to create outdoor living and barbeque spaces for personal use. Perimeter Streetscape (Vehicular Open Space) - Additional open space is provided outside the project perimeter wall to supplement public parkways along Avenue 52 and Jefferson Street. Although these open space parcels will be owned and maintained by the Watermark Home Owners Association, they lie out outside the community's outer wall and are primarily a public benefit. These open space areas create an enhanced visual experience for drivers as well as accommodating a meandering pedestrian pathway for public use. Because the project perimeter wall is already constructed, the exterior streetscape open space parcels have already been created and will be fully landscaped with the project improvements. Page 19 till O z 0 Q z Q J CL U U W CL N he 5m im LUH Q U U U Q Q Q N M � � 7C) q) C) a) D Q N U m 0Q U Q E 0uILCo N � N q) O OC NQ U°�O 1 ' z LU W 'J Q LU LU w 1 1 1 13381S NOS83443f noI=,.....-,.....m Im N H W Z W v;y�viry � a z J CL W Q CL N W CL O J N CL W Z r•1 LM Ljio N N W Q � w =N (Do Cl) LL O Z Q Z Q J CL U U W CL N he Cm G im W H Q U O m N O U N n i c LU N a C� El N LO W a N N Lu W Q d Cl) VO M LL ra , q U W h h N h _N O 133HIS NOSM3333f Z O Z Q Z Q J CL U U W CL N he Cm G im W H Q U O m N O U N n i c LU N a C� El N LO W a N N Lu W Q d Cl) VO M LL ra WATERMARK SPECIFIC PLAN AMD. NO. 1 The Specific Plan will be fully served with domestic water and sanitary sewer from public systems managed by the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD). Both are available at the site, with no offsite extensions required. Domestic Water - As shown in Figure 2.7, Conceptual Water Plan, the Specific Plan proposes a network of water lines within the interior private street system to convey domestic water to residences throughout the community. Water will be looped internally to connect with the public water system at two locations. The first point of connection will be to an existing 18 -inch waterline in Avenue 52 while the second will be to an 18 -inch waterline in Jefferson Street. Sanitary Sewer - As shown in Figure 2.8, Conceptual Sewer Plan, proposes a system of sewer mains within interior private streets to serve the community. This interior system will be connected to an existing line already stubbed into the property at the primary project entry. This line is connected to a 10 -inch sewer main in Jefferson Street. Page 22 0111! O z 0 Q z Q J CL LL U W CL N he im Q im W Q i J 12 7C) C _a) 0 7 >� 00 7C) > N 0 •� 0 O IL IL w Q zlll 'WLUn V J 133HIS Nom.4. 3f w VIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIVi� moo a N 10 n 10 M 0 z U a� c ai O M N N LU W W dQ Lo '' ^ V(::) Cl) LL ra r O Z C� G Q Z Q J CL U U W CL N he im CQ G im W H Q m N O N w 133HIS NOSM3333f J CL w W W N J Q N CL W U Z LM �� NLu W W Qd D V� M U - El WATERMARK SPECIFIC PLAN AMD. NO. 1 Site topography slopes gently to the southwest from a high elevation of 32.0 at the northeast property corner to a low elevation of 25.9 at the southwest property corner. Because grading and drainage are closely interrelated, they are addressed jointly in this section. Grading - The grading concept is intended to keep the project at similar grades to the existing graded condominium site but modified to accommodate single family residential homes and rerouted streets. Figure 2.9, Conceptual Grading Plan, shows the site contours after grading. Proposed grading will result in the creation of building pads for individual residential homes and streets. The proposed grading will result in ground elevations, which are similar to existing grades. These grades are subject to final engineering and actual field conditions that may result in adjustments to pad and street grades subject to plan check approval by the City. Grading is also designed to achieve positive surface flows (also see Figure 2.11) and protect all structures and physical improvements from the 100 -year storm, surface runoff, soil erosion and sedimentation both during and after construction. In addition, the grading design balances on-site earthwork (cut and fill) taking into account excavation generated by site grading and grades needed to achieve minimum cover for underground gravity sewer. Grading activities will follow regulations set forth by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) to control sediment discharge during construction. Drainage — The project is completely surrounded by an existing perimeter wall that eliminates offsite storm flows from entering or leaving the site. As shown in Figure 2.10, Conceptual Drainage Plan, "developed condition" surface drainage is conveyed by the local street system from residential lots to a system of catch basins and underground storm drains. These intercept the surface water and convey it below ground for discharge to an existing retention basin in the southwest corner of the site. The retention basin was engineered for the prior project but has suitable location and capacity for the new project as well. Page 25 QIYA r -- d Z Z CL u LL. u LU CL 44 he im im LU Im 0 Co E— .E E 7�� 75> E lob, 0 LL 0 7C)0o.c • 2- 0 IL 0 Ej-3 6� 0 C) 0 -C 0C14 0- 7C) 0, EL 00 62 00 Q= < —j < N 70 CL a- LUQ) (J) E LL U U E U,C , LUNO_ Z z 0 U UQ)0- LU N2 u 133HIS Nos83.433r .0 o .. ........ V) uj t C, N —d H— C14 t .0 ni d H 0 t 00 ll� m t cl� 1� 0 ll� 0 7 C14 C14 t C2, C, Ci cli C, 'o C14 Ci .0 Ci cli dH .6 cli t cli yy C, Ci cli ............... 2 o 2 m C14 ari- 7) o .0 2 2 2 00,0E t 0 dH C14 .0 LO 2 .0 uj C14 a .0 C, C, cl� Cl: C, 2 —d cli cli t C14 C14 t t C14 0 C14 .......... 0 C14Ci .0 . .0 Ci .0 m C14 C14 Im O Z 5� G Q Z Q J CL U U W CL N he CL Q CL W H Q �i - — - ------- -- - — ------- - ------ . .... 133HIS Nom.4. 3f N LO W Z R N J Q m — LL U 7C) 0 a U ro ro ro 0 0 0 a a a O O O .�.�.m El 0 N N N Q LU J CL W Q Z 0 J Q CL W U Z 5e, O N LU CV QW =0') Cl) LL ra WATERMARK SPECIFIC PLAN AMD. NO. 1 Specific Plan is designed for construction in ten (10) phases including model setup, eight production phases and model build out over approximately two years subject to market conditions. Construction is estimated to begin in 2015 and be completed in 2017. Figure 2.11, Conceptual Phasing Plan reflects the anticipated final map recordation and construction sequence. Phased development will be accompanied by the orderly extension of roadways, public utilities, and infrastructure needed to serve each phase and is subject to change. Page 28 01I O z 0 Q z Q J CL U U W CL N he im CQ G im W H Q N O Z MIS NOS83333f N Lf W Z W a >_> > > > O O -C O -C IL co IL co IL IL IL IL IL CL CL CL ! ®® ® z W W N O Z MIS NOS83333f N Lf W Z W a WATERMARK SPECIFIC PLAN AMD. NO. 1 lanning Areas represent logical subareas of development with common characteristics and • ( 'ning boundary features. The site is relatively small with little topographic variation and few p ysical constraints. Consequently, the Specific Plan proposes only two Planning Areas based on type of use and defined, for the most part, by roadways and open space areas. Planning areas for this project are depicted in Figure 3.1, Planning Area Diagram. This chapter identifies the development standards applicable to each Planning Area, including a statement of development intent, an area description and a table of allowable uses and relevant development standards. Statement of Intent — Planning Area 1 (PA -1) is intended to allow the construction of single family detached residential homes with affiliated circulation, open space, and infrastructure systems. Area Description - PA -1 provides for the development of 18.8 acres of land with up to 82 dwelling units on lots with a minimum size of 6,000 s.f. Figure 3.2, Planning Area 1, depicts key development features this area while Figure 3.3, PA -1 Typical SFR Lot, illustrates the minimum allowable yard setbacks and lot dimensions for a typical residential lot. Development Standards — Development standards for PA -1 are shown in Tables 3.1 PA -1 Development Standards. Page 30 ON 1338JS NOSM3333f U U U U Q Lu 0 Q I I I I Q LLJ Q W f dol, ... ....... I I a 5 a 0) _ S 'c c a Q M IL r Q LL Q N Z Q CLZ U U Q LU D_ N O De W ixH Q W 1338JS NOSM3333f U U U U Q Lu 0 Q I I I I I I I Q W I I i I I U U U U Q Lu 0 Q Q Q Q W � Q M Q LL N Q Q O p W Q W Q Z 'nn Z Z O � 7C) a O O m 7C) C) 0 O Q m 0) U � O p IL I IL I LU LU I I m N 10 n 10 M 0 Z Jo U q (3 x o c Ou WATERMARK SPECIFIC PLAN AMD. NO. 1 Watermark SP RL Zone Comparison Reason for Variation Single Family Dwellings Permitted Permitted Detached Casitas Accessory Accessory Covered Patios, Decks, Gazebos Accessory Accessory Fences, Walls Permitted Permitted Garages, Carports Accessory Accessory Swimming Pools, Spas, Cabanas Accessory Accessory Recreational Facilities including Permitted Permitted dog parks Satellite Dishes, Antennas Accessory Accessory size Min. Lot Size 6,000 s.f. 7,200 s.f. Market demand Min. Lot Width' SS' 60' Design flexibility Min. lot Depth 9S' None Min. Front Yard to Building 10' 20' Facilitates larger home and usable rear yards Min. Front Yard to Garage 18' 2S'/20' with roll -up door Adequate with roll -up doors and no sidewalks Min. Interior Side Yard S' S' Min. Corner Side Yard 10' 10' Min. Rear Yard 10' 20'/2S' on image Accompanies 20' wide corridor landscape parkway lot Max. Structure Height 22' 28'/22' on image corridor Max. Lot Coverage 60% SO% Design flexibility Min. livable area Z 1,400 s.f. 1,400 s.f. Encroachments (fireplaces, 2' 2' media centers) 3 Encroachments (AC units) 3' None Encroachments (balconies, 2' 4' porches, decks) 4 Off Street Parking Spaces per DU 2 garage 2 garage 2 driveway O.S guest Page 32 010! O z Q z Q J CL U U W CL N he im CQ G im W H Q �i 133�113 NOSL3333f N — Q U o70 3.N o a °� UO a 0 a � 0 Q N � O p � IL IL IL z " LU I W J O -N U > J z W 0 N W r W Q 0 z z z CL N co co M LU W W Q ED< (DM rL � �i LlN C fn c � O Q _ r 1 N z a� CN C �O W U - OU 133M1S NOSM3333f N — Q U o70 3.N o a °� UO a 0 a � 0 Q N � O p � IL IL IL z " LU I W J O -N U > J z W 0 N W r W Q 0 z z z CL N co co M LU W W Q ED< (DM WATERMARK SPECIFIC PLAN AMD. NO. I 60' Min. Lot Width* *Note: For rectangular lots. Pie shaped or irregular lots may deviate. ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... LEGEND: Property Line Building Setbacks Right of Way -Street Center Line Be qz('.'� t: rY v 'V ". 4 N" , Source: MSA Consulting, Inc. Exhibit Dote: July 2, 2014 IDPLANNING AREA I - TYPICAL RESIDENTIAL LOT 0' 20' MSA CONSUILTM, M. E:::::::::AEE1111 FIGURE 3.3 www.�'nsoc,,c)nsultinginc..c.c)rrt SCALE: I"= 20' 316 PAGE 34 WATERMARK SPECIFIC PLAN AMD. NO. 1 Statement of Intent — Planning Area 2 (PA -2) is intended to allow a private Neighborhood Community Center to provide recreational amenities for community residents and guests. Area Description - PA -2 provides for the development of 0.8 acres of land with a community center and pool. Figure 3.4, Planning Area 2 —Community Center, depicts key development features of PA -2. Club House: The club house will include a multi-purpose room, restrooms, showers and a pool equipment / storage closet. Pool and Spa: The pool and spa area shall consist of a pool sized for the community as well as a heated spa. Other amenities include a gathering area with fire place and barbecue's, shade cabanas and an open hardscape area for lounge chairs, and tables. Open Turf Play: There shall be an area dedicated to open play and shall consist of turf and /or play equipment for children. Access: The recreation area is easily accessible by its residents using (3) paseo's with meandering sidewalks that connect to the private streets within the community. For the residents that prefer to drive, there will be a few parking stalls, including an ADA stall provide near the entry of the facility. Development Standards — Development standards for PA -2 are shown in Tables 3.2, PA -2 Development Standards. Community Facilities Permitted Fences, Walls Permitted Recreational Uses Permitted Restrooms/Changing Rooms Permitted Swimming Pools, Spas, Cabanas Permitted Parking Permitted Min. Lot Area None Min. Lot Width None Min. lot Depth None Min. Front Yard 10' Min. Side Yard 10' Min. Rear Yard 10' Max. Structure Height 28' FIGURE 3.4 PLANNING AREA 2 — COMMUNITY CENTER Page 35 45VA r O Z C� G Q Z Q J CL U U W CL N he im CQ G im W H Q N Q c c c c 0 133�IE NoS�oj33f h LuLu Nur Z Q O U O 7C) O c U a m 0 � U I h Q � � � � O 7C) N O N c IL IL N WATERMARK SPECIFIC PLAN AMD. NO. 1 he guidelines contained in this chapter identify unifying elements for design of buildings and • Iscaping within the Watermark community. Exhibits provided are intended as conceptual it strations and do not depict final designs, nor should they limit the range of expression among individual builders or their professional design teams. These guidelines will be reflected and refined in subsequent implementing subdivision maps and site development permits. The overall architectural character theme will include Hacienda, Spanish and La Quinta architectural styles compatible with the local desert environment. HACIENDA STYLE Low-pitched roofs must be 'S' tile or barrel tile, usually with little or no eave overhang play a defining role for this architecture. Typically with one or more prominent arches placed above doors, principal windows or beneath porched roofs, the Hacienda style architecture is derived from a variety of Spanish - inspired forms developed over centuries of history and integrated into a single, identifiable style. Details borrowed from the rich and diverse Spanish history provide additional definition and interest. Wall surfaces are always stucco and the forms are often asymmetrical. Roof ■ Shallow pitched roofs ■ Simple hip, gable and shed forms ■ Dark full 'S' style roof tiles ■ Simple rafter tails Windows ■ Deep set windows ■ Arched, segmental or half round window heads Design Features ■ Sand finished stucco ■ Precast style foam trim around windows and entryways ■ Iron accents ■ Stylized shutters in toned accents color Color ■ Earth tones ■ Beige ■ Dark brown accents ■ Vibrant accents Page 37 WATERMARK SPECIFIC PLAN AMD. NO. 1 SPANISH REVIVAL STYLE The Spanish Revival style is marked by the prominent use of smooth plaster (stucco) wall, low-pitched clay tile gable or shed roofs, and terracotta or cast concrete ornaments. Spanish Revival is often a more lively and colorful style with accented entryways, usually arched, with small porches or balconies and eave overhangs defined by shaped rafter tails. Roof ■ Shallow pitched roofs ■ Simple hip, gable and shed forms ■S' or barrel style roof tiles ■ Shaped rafter tails Windows ■ Deep set windows ■ Simple window proportions and patterns Design Features ■ Architectural chimney element ■ Dark wood style foam lintel details at porches and over doors or windows ■ Shaded corbels ■ Trellis roof features over window ■ Arched entry Color ■ Neutral tones ■ Beige ■ Dark brown accents ■ Vibrant accents LA QUINTA STYLE La Quinta style architecture is inspired from the combination of detail from several eras of Spanish inspired architecture. The style is typically defined by its low-pitched roofs must be clay tile roofs, usually with little or no eave overhang, developed into simple roof forms. Typically a tower like element is developed to accentuate a prominent arches placed above the entry. Lower plate -line forms flanking higher plate -line forms enrich form and massing while maintaining the relaxed character that further enhances the architectural style. Roof ■ Shallow pitched roofs ■ Simple hip, gable and shed forms ■ Dark full `S' style roof tiles ■ Built up eaves Windows ■ Deep set windows ■ Flared window sill details Page 38 WWI WATERMARK SPECIFIC PLAN AMD. NO. 1 Design Features Color ■ Sand finished stucco ■ Precast style foam trim around windows and entryways ■ Stylized shutters in accents color ■ White ■ Warm Earth tones ■ Vibrant accents Landscaping for the project will utilize desert plant materials and comply with the water conservation requirements of the Coachella Valley Water District. The landscape design of the project shall consist of a combination of water efficient, drought -tolerant plant material to reduce water demand. The overall conceptual landscape design for the project is shown on Figure 4.1, Overall Landscape Plan and design approaches to various key landscape elements are discussed following. MONUMENTS Project Entry ■ The project entry will utilize the existing gates and guard house modified as shown. The project will be identified with the use of enhanced paving, signage, accent pots, Date Palm clusters (shown at maturity) and water features flanking both sides of the entry drive. The date palms are presented as a design element reflecting the legacy of this site as a date farm. The existing water features on site, will be modified to reflect the current project theme as will the building and gates. Page 39 MAI O Z Z CL U LL. U LU CL 44 he im im LU Lol 7 � qw Lu Lu (D o< ON Cl) LL. d E 0 z q U Q.C. EV" z 0 0 UR WATERMARK SPECIFIC PLAN AMD. NO. 1 Corner Monument ■ The corner of 52nd and Jefferson will be used to help identify the community. Date Palm clusters (shown at maturity) and architectural accents along the perimeter wall shall be used to link this corner and the project entry drive, again emphasizing the heritage of this site as a date palm farm. STREETSCAPES Perimeter Public Streetscape —Jefferson Street & Avenue 52 ■ A meandering parkway shall be provided along both perimeter streets for the entire length of the project and be planted with low growing colorful plant material similar to neighboring communities. ■ A 12 -feet wide meandering sidewalk will be provided on each perimeter street. ■ Street trees will be planted in a random placement behind the sidewalk with a maximum spacing of 40' o.c. The use of a variety of tree species found along neighboring streetscape is encouraged. ■ Trees shall be spaced at irregular intervals, no more than 40 -feet on -center between the sidewalk and the perimeter wall. These trees shall be a minimum of 15 gallon in size. ■ Street trees are classified as large canopy shade trees ■ Landscape planting along the streetscape shall consist of drought tolerant plant material and shall reflect the design of the existing streetscapes of nearby neighborhoods along 52nd and Jefferson. Page 41 323 WATERMARK SPECIFIC PLAN AMD. NO. 1 Local Private Streetscape ■ All corner lot side yards shall consist of a 3 -foot minimum landscape buffer between the back of curb and the block privacy wall. ■ A minimum of one (1) street tree shall be provided per lot frontage and a minimum of two (2) trees per side yard streetscape. All street trees shall be a minimum of 15 gallon in size. ■ Interior tract street trees will be a consistent species per street. ■ The landscape parkway and buffer will consist of flowering and mounding evergreen shrubs. WALL AND FENCE ■ The project shall utilize portions of the existing perimeter wall, so long as the existing location reflects the new site design. ■ Perimeter walls, existing and new shall be a 6 -foot high CMU slump stone wall with white sack finish. ■ Pilasters shall be 6'6" high CMU slump stone with white sack finish and be located at 100 -feet on -center max along Perimeter wall. ■ Interior tract public viewed fencing shall be 6' height slump stone wall. ■ Non-public viewed interior lot side yard walls shall be 5'6" in height and may be designed with precision block. ■ Rear yards facing the detention basin open space areas may be designed using 6' high tubular steel view fencing. Page 42 324 WATERMARK SPECIFIC PLAN AMD. NO. I a M li SINDN", R, r C 01 w, o" HH"'O B ,�u I h,ti F1 &,vi b", 94Yum4P,nr m h" &IORIAM NA'5H, View Fence at Basin Page 43 Perimeter Wall (i, r � z, )V, 1 r c", ",:,, r4'c-o 11; s fW7.4 Le"� rvnv:�,L7 & fwa�okir I Residential Wall 325 WATERMARK SPECIFIC PLAN AMD. NO. 1 Acacia stenophylla Cercidium "desert museum" Olea europaea "wilsonii" Phoenix dactylifera Rhuslancea Schinus molle Washingtonia robusta Century Plant Twin -Flowered Agave Bougainvillea Baja Fairy Duster Red Bird Of Paradise Desert Spoon Brittle Bush Red Yucca Lantana Chihuahuan Sage Pink Muhly Grass Purple Opuntia Upright Rosemary Desert Ruellia Iceberg Rose Cat's Claw Vine Lady Bank's Rose Trailing Acacia Desert Marigold Bulbine Natal Plum Spreading Lantana Spreading Lantana Groundcover Rose Rosmar nus o.'Prostratus' Prostrate Rosemary Page 44 Wk, WATERMARK SPECIFIC PLAN AMD. NO. 1 his chapter describes the procedures for administration and implementation of the Specific Plan. 40 40 The Specific Plan establishes the general intent and comprehensive framework for development of the community. However, prior to construction, various implementing approvals with greater design detail are required, as noted below. Tentative Tract Map - Subdivision of the project into residential lots shall require public hearing approval of a Tentative Tract Map (TTM) by the La Quinta Planning Commission and City Council. The TTM will show the detailed design and improvement information. Upon filing a Tentative Tract Map application with the La Quinta Planning Department, City staff will review the design for consistency with this Specific Plan, other relevant City Zoning regulations, and compliance with acceptable engineering design criteria. Final Tract Map - Following TTM approval, the applicant must record a Final Tract Map to create legal residential lots for sale. Prior to recordation, the applicant must provide final improvement plans for streets, utilities, grading, and landscaping and satisfy relevant conditions of approval. The final map reflects the requirements, standards, design and intent of the approved TTM, as determined by the City Community Development Director. Site Development Permit — Construction of new residential homes and residential amenities require submittal of a site development permit application, including building floor plans, building elevations and landscaping for design review by the Architectural and Landscape Review Board (ALRB) and approval hearings before the Planning Commission and City Council. Administrative Changes - Minor modifications that are consistent with the purpose and intent of the current, Watermark Specific Plan are allowed at the discretion of the Community Development Director or designee. Therefore, it is intended that this Specific Plan provide City Staff with the flexibility to interpret the details of project development as well as those items discussed in general terms in the Specific Plan without requiring a Specific Plan Amendment. Requests for administrative changes shall be made in writing. If and when it is determined that changes or adjustments are necessary or appropriate, these shall be approved administratively by the Community Development Director or designee. After approval, any such administrative change shall be Page 45 327 WATERMARK SPECIFIC PLAN AMD. NO. 1 attached to the Specific Plan as an addendum and may be further changed and amended from time to time as necessary. Representative examples of such changes may include, but are not limited to: ■ The addition of new information to the Specific Plan maps or text that do not substantially change the effect of any regulation. The new information may include more detailed, site- specific information. ■ Changes to the size and configuration of residential lots provided that the maximum number of allowable units is not exceeded. ■ Adjustment of Planning Area boundaries identified in this Specific Plan. ■ Changes to community infrastructure such as drainage systems, roads, water and sewer systems, etc. ■ Modification of architectural or landscape design criteria or details. ■ Deletion of the golf cart garages in the event that a cart connection with The Citrus is not achieved. Formal Amendments - If it has been determined that the proposed change is not in conformance with the intent of the current Specific Plan approval, the Specific Plan may be amended in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 9.240 of the City of La Quinta Zoning Code (Zoning Code). Uses Not Listed - All uses not specifically listed in this Specific Plan are prohibited. However, the Community Development Director may determine that a use not listed is included within or comparable to a listed use and, once so determined; it shall be treated in the same manner as a listed use. Application of Standards - Where there is ambiguity between the Specific Plan and the Zoning Code, the Director of Community Development shall review pertinent information and make a determination as to which code or standard applies. All determinations shall be in writing and shall be attached to the Specific Plan as noted under Administrative Changes, earlier in this section. The enforcement of the provisions of this Specific Plan shall be by the following: ■ The City of La Quinta Community Development Department shall enforce the development standards and design guidelines set forth herein. ■ Any administrative decision or interpretation of this Specific Plan may be appealed to the Planning Commission. Likewise, any decision by the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council per 9.200.120 LQMC provisions. Page 46 MR WATERMARK SPECIFIC PLAN AMD. NO. 1 ■ The City of La Quinta shall administer the provisions of the Watermark Specific Plan in accordance with the State of California Government Code, Subdivision Map Act, the City of La Quinta General Plan, and the City of La Quinta Municipal Code. ■ The Specific Plan development procedures, regulations, standards, and specifications shall supersede the relevant provisions of the City's Municipal Code, as they currently exist or may be amended in the future. ■ All regulations, conditions, and programs contained herein shall be deemed separate distinct and independent provisions of this Specific Plan. In the event that any such provision is held invalid or unconstitutional, the validity of all the remaining provisions of this Specific Plan shall not be affected. ■ Any development regulation and building requirement not addressed in this Specific Plan shall be subject to all relevant City of La Quinta ordinances, codes, and regulations. Page 47 MW WATERMARK SPECIFIC PLAN AMD. NO. 1 alifornia Government Code (Title 7, Division 1, Chapter 3, Article 8, Section 65450- 65457) permits 40 *adoption and administration of specific plans as an implementation tool for elements contained in the local general plan. Specific plans must demonstrate consistency in regulations, guidelines, and programs with the goals and policies set forth in the general plan. Consistent with this, the City of La Quinta requires that each Specific Plan include a discussion of the relationship of the Specific Plan to the goals and policies of the various General Plan elements. This chapter provides such a consistency analysis as it relates to the Watermark Specific Plan. The latest City of La Quinta General Plan update was adopted on December 18th, 2012. It is organized around four broad themes: Community Development, Natural Resources, Environmental Hazards, Public Infrastructure and Services, within which are nineteen (19) General Plan Elements as follows. Z LU 2 CL 0 U LU 0 U Uj 0 Uj 0 FA. M W N Each element of the General Plan contains a summary of key issues, which direct and guide that element's goals, policies, and programs. Consequently, the General Plan goals provide a basis and structure for Specific Plan consistency analysis. To this end, the following sections list the goals in each General Plan Element along with a statement of how the Watermark Specific Plan implements each. Page 48 M-1 WATERMARK SPECIFIC PLAN AMD. NO. 1 Land Use Element - The Land Use Element, as required by state law, is intended to function as a guide for long range development in the City. The Land Use Element governs how land is to be utilized; therefore, many of the issues and policies contained in other General Plan elements are linked in some degree to this element. The Land Use Element designates the general distribution, location, and extent of land uses, such as housing, business, industry, open space, agriculture, natural resources, recreation, and public/quasi-public uses. These designations are reflected on the General Plan Land Use Map, which categorize individual parcels of land. A discussion of the key Land Use Element policies that apply to the Watermark Specific Plan is provided below: Goal LU -1 Land use compatibility throughout the City. Goal LU -2 As a low density residential community, the project is compatible with surrounding low density residential uses. Approval of the General Plan Amendment will render the project consistent with the General Plan Land Use map. Therefore, the Watermark Specific Plan is consistent with and implements this General Plan policy. High quality design that complements and Residential home architecture and landscaping will be subject to enhances the City. review by the City's ALRB to ensure quality design. Goal LU -3 The project is a self-contained single family residential enclave Safe and identifiable neighborhoods that with a unique identity and sense of place afforded by its provide a sense of place. architectural and landscape design features. Goal LU -4 The project proposal is compatible with surrounding residential Maintenance and protection of existing communities such as the Citrus Club Golf Course and Mountain neighborhoods. View Country Club. Goal LU -5 The project proposes a gated, single family residential community A broad range of housing types and choices to provide market -rate housing to one segment of the City's for all residents of the City. population. Therefore the project contributes to the City's goal of providing a broad range of housing types and choices. Goal LU -6 A balanced and varied economic base which The project does not propose a commercial or office use offering provides a broad range of goods and goods and services. Therefore, this goal is not applicable to the services to the City's residents and the project. region. Page 49 «1I WATERMARK SPECIFIC PLAN AMD. NO. 1 Goal LU -7 Innovative land uses in the village and on Highway 111. The project is not located in either of these areas. Therefore this goal is not applicable to the project. Circulation Element — The Circulation Element, as required by state law, is intended to ensure a transportation system with the ability to accommodate a complete range of transportation needs within the City. The Circulation Element incorporates regional plans and thoughtful land planning to assure cost-effective and logical infrastructure able to adequately address transportation needs of the city while retaining quality of life. A discussion of the key Circulation Element policies that apply to the Watermark Specific Plan is provided below: runt /'IR -1 A network that can satisfactorily move users using facilities that meet demands of and projected needs of the City. runt /'IR -7 A circulation system that promotes and enhances transit, vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian networks. The project proposes a private internal circulation system to provide safe and efficient passage for pedestrians, electric vehicles, and motorists throughout the site. The system will be built to City standards. The project proposes a private circulation system with low -speed, low-volume internal streets that will safely accommodate both vehicles and pedestrians. Pedestrian and cart paths will be included through the center of the project. Sustainable Community Element - The Sustainable Community Element is intended to assist the City in developing a more united community through the conservation of resources, enhancement of the built environment, promoting alternative transportation, and improving community health. A discussion of the key Sustainable Community Element policies that apply to the Watermark Specific Plan is provided below: Goal SC -1 The project will contribute to the City's sustainability and quality A community that provides the best of life goals. For water conservation, it proposes to landscape possible quality of life for all its residents. with drought tolerant plant materials. To facilitate alternative transportation modes, the project includes pedestrian access to the public street system, enabling residents to walk, bike or use electric vehicles to access public sidewalks through the main entry gate. The project will also comply with all applicable green building requirements. Page 50 ty- WATERMARK SPECIFIC PLAN AMD. NO. 1 Economic Development Element - The Economic Development Element is intended to institute the foundation for the development of a thriving economic environment in the City. The Economic Development Element intends to ensure that constituents and the City can mutually benefit from the activities of one another. Goals and policies included within the Element aim to broadly guide economic growth within the City. A discussion of the key Economic Development Element policies that apply to the Watermark Specific Plan is provided below: Goal ED -1 A balanced and varied economic base which provides fiscal stability to the City, and a broad range of goods and services to its residents and the region. Goal ED -2 The continued growth of the tourism and resort industries in the City. The project supports balanced land use in the City by complying with the General Plan Land Use as amended. The residential use will contribute incrementally to demand for commercial goods and services in the region, thus enhancing the local economy. The project does not propose any specific tourist or resort amenities. Therefore, this goal is not applicable to the project. Parks, Recreation and Trails Element - The Parks, Recreation and Trails Element is intended to provide inventory of existing parks and recreational facilities, identify present and future need for recreational opportunities, and develops the goals, policies, and programs to permit the City to maintain the ability to offer adequate recreational amenities and services to its residents. A discussion of the key Parks, Recreation, and Trails Element policies that apply to the Watermark Specific Plan is provided below: Goal PR -1 A comprehensive system of parks, and recreation facilities, and services that meet the active and passive needs of all residents and visitors. The project proposes a community center, pool, recreation area, pedestrian and cart paths, and possible access to the neighboring Citrus Club Golf Course. Together these offer a variety of private recreational opportunities for residents of the community and their guests. Housing Element - The Housing Element, as required by state law, is intended to institute the regulatory background for the development of new housing units potentially obtainable by a range of income levels. The Housing Element includes a housing vision statement, a community profile, a housing profile, a housing needs assessment, and a housing constraints and resources analysis. A discussion of the key Housing Element policies that apply to the Watermark Specific Plan is provided below: Page 51 333 WATERMARK SPECIFIC PLAN AMD. NO. 1 Goal H-1 Provide housing opportunities that meet The project will construct 82 residential homes, thus contributing the diverse needs of the City's existing and to the City's market rate housing stock. projected population. Goal H-2.1 This site is not identified as a vacant or underutilized property on Assist in the creation and provision of Exhibit II -14 of the General Plan. Due to its location, this goal is resources to support housing for lower and not applicable to the project. moderate income households. Goal H-3 Create a regulatory system that does not This project does not establish a regulatory program that would unduly constrain the maintenance, constrain affordable housing. Therefore, this goal is not applicable improvement, and development of housing to the project. affordable to all La Quinta residents. Goal H-4 The project will complement the surrounding residential Conserve and improve the quality of communities. Development of the property into single-family existing La Quinta neighborhoods and residences will add value to surrounding neighborhoods and individual properties. individual properties. Goal H-5.1 Provide equal housing opportunities for all persons. Goal H-6.1 Provide a regulatory framework that facilitates and encourages energy and water conservation through sustainable site planning, project design, and green technologies and building materials. The project does not establish housing policy for the City, but does contribute to this goal by providing quality housing for one segment of the population. The project promotes water conservation through the use of drought tolerant plant materials and water efficient irrigation techniques. The project will comply with all City regulations and building codes for water conservation, energy efficiency, and building standards. Air Quality Element - The Air Quality Element is intended to define the sources of regional air pollution and presents policies and programs that will aid the City in improve air quality. Goals, policies, and programs identified in the element are intended to prevent, reduce, or limit impacts to air quality expected at general plan build out. A discussion of the key Air Quality Element policies that apply to the Watermark Specific Plan is provided below: Page 52 334 WATERMARK SPECIFIC PLAN AMD. NO. 1 Goal AQ -1 A reduction in all air emissions generated within the City. The project proposes a private circulation system that will accommodate pedestrian use to reduce vehicle emissions. Air quality impacts associated with the project will be prepared as part of the CEQA review and the project will implement any necessary mitigation measures, including a Fugitive Dust Control Plans to address air quality issues during construction. Energy and Mineral Resources Element - The Energy and Mineral Resources Element is intended to address the City's relationship between long-term growth and its natural resources. The resources addressed within this element include electric, natural gas, and propane gas services as well as sand and gravel deposits used in construction. A discussion of the key Energy and Mineral Resources Element policies that apply to the Watermark Specific Plan is provided below: Goal EM -1 The project will incorporate energy efficient appliances in residences and low intensity lighting on private streets. The sustainable use and management of Furthermore, it is expected that some residences would elect to energy and mineral resources. install private rooftop solar systems. Goal EM -2 The project is not located in an area with significant mineral deposits and does not include any mining activities. Therefore, The conservation and thoughtful because of its location, this goal is not applicable to the project. management of local mineral deposits to assure the long ---term viability of limited resources. Biological Resources Element - The Biological Resources Element identifies the biological resources unique to the City. Resources identified include the City's natural habitats and native species. The element introduces goals, policies, and programs to assist the City in the preservation of biological resources that may exist in the City. The element also intends to direct the City in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations such as the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (CVMSHCP) and Migratory Bird Treaty Act. A discussion of the key Biological Resources Element policies that apply to the Watermark Specific Plan is provided below: Page 53 335 WATERMARK SPECIFIC PLAN AMD. NO. 1 Goal B10-1 The protection and preservation of native and environmentally significant biological resources and their habitats. The site was entirely disturbed by previous grading activities associated with the original Watermark Villas Specific Plan. There are no remaining native or environmentally significant biological resources on the property that require protection. Cultural Resources Element - The Cultural Resources Element is intended to describe the City's history and provide goals, policies, and programs intended to assure that cultural resources which have been, and may be identified in the future, are adequately preserved. A discussion of the key Cultural Resources Element policies that apply to the Watermark Specific Plan is provided below: Goal CUL -1 The site is not vacant and has been entirely disturbed by prior The protection of significant archeological, grading associated with the original Watermark Villas Specific historic, and paleontological resources Plan. Because the project includes a Specific Plan, Native which occur in the City. American Consultation protocols will be followed. The project will comply with any archaeological, historic or paleontological mitigation identified during the CEQA review. Water Resources Element - The Water Resources Element is intended to set forth goals, policies, and programs relating to water supply management. The element takes into account that the City receives domestic water service from the Coachella Valley Water District and serves CVWD's goals of managing and conserving water as a resource. A discussion of the key Water Resources Element policies that apply to the Watermark Specific Plan is provided below: Goal WR -1 The project will incorporate features and fixtures for water The efficient use and conservation of the conservation in both landscape irrigation and domestic use. The City's water resources. project's stormwater retention basin will also allow infiltration of runoff. Open Space and Conservation Element - The Open Space and Conservation Element, as required by state law, is intended to develop policies and programs in order to effectively protect, conserve and manage open space. Open space resources include scenic mountain vistas and wilderness areas. The Page 54 M-11 WATERMARK SPECIFIC PLAN AMD. NO. 1 open space and conservation element will aid the City in assuring the long-term viability of open space and will prevent premature or improper conversion of open space to more intense land uses. A discussion of the key Multipurpose Open Space Element policies that apply to the Watermark Specific Plan is provided below: Goal OS -1 The project includes assorted open space amenities. It will Preservation, conservation, and provide a centrally located community recreation center, with management of the City's open space lands pool, accessible by a landscaped pedestrian paseo. In addition, an and scenic resources for enhanced open turfed area that serves as a retention basin in the southwest recreational, environmental, and economic corner will provide passive open space. The project incorporates purposes. connections to the public sidewalk and trail system for convenient walking, jogging and biking activities. Goal OS -2 The property contains no geologic hazard zones or significant Good stewardship of natural open space biological resources suitable for preservation as active or passive and preservation of open space areas. open space. However, the development does incorporate a significant open space amenity by providing a recreation center and open turf area for residents and visitors to enjoy. Goal OS -3 The project is not located in an area designated as open space nor Preservation of scenic resources as vital is it elevated or visually prominent. The project does not propose contributions to the City's economic health excessively high residential structures out of character with the and overall quality of life. surrounding community that would excessively block mountain views. Noise Element - The Noise Element, as required by state law, is intended to identify areas where noise levels are expected to approach unacceptable levels. The element provides policies and programs to ensure noise is maintained at appropriate levels. A discussion of the key Noise Element policies that apply to the Watermark Specific Plan is provided below: Goal N-1 The project would establish a residential use in an existing A healthful noise environment which residential area. Therefore, noise generated by the project will be complements the City's residential and in keeping with the area. Noise levels on Avenue 52 are not resort character. excessive and the project is buffered by a 6 -foot high perimeter wall. The project will comply with any noise mitigations identified during the project CEQA review. Page 55 337 WATERMARK SPECIFIC PLAN AMD. NO. 1 Soils and Geology Element - The Soils and Geology Element is intended to assess the physical characteristics of the City and the community's overall safety. A discussion of the key Soils and Geology Element policies that apply to the Watermark Specific Plan is provided below: Goal GEO-1 Protection of the residents' health and safety, and of their property, from geologic and seismic hazards. The project is not subject to any on-site geologic or seismic hazards Therefore, construction of new residential uses does threaten the health and safety of project residents. Flooding and Hydrology Element - The Flooding and Hydrology Element is intended to define potential drainage and flooding risks in the planning area, as well as future potential for flooding. A discussion of the key Flooding and Hydrology Element policies that apply to the Watermark Specific Plan is provided below: Goal FH -1 The Project is not located in a floodplain and is currently Protection of the health, safety, and welfare surrounded by a perimeter wall which prevents offsite storm of the community from flooding and flows from entering the site. In addition, the existing retention hydrological hazards. basin from the prior development will be retained in the southwest corner, where natural drainage flow occurs due to the gently sloping topography. The project design will comply with all mandatory drainage and storm water management regulations. Hazardous Materials Element - The Hazardous Materials Element is intended to address the hazards associated with the storage use, and transport of hazardous materials within the City. Hazardous materials are closely related to public safety. A discussion of the key Hazardous Materials Element policies that apply to the Watermark Specific Plan is provided below: Goal HAZ-1 The development is not expected to generate any hazardous Protection of residents from the potential waste beyond those commonly found in small amounts within impacts of hazardous and toxic materials. residential homes. The routine transport, use or disposal of hazardous or toxic materials is not anticipated. Household hazardous waste will be disposed of properly through the City and County's Hazardous Waste Management Plan (HWMP). Page 56 OCR WATERMARK SPECIFIC PLAN AMD. NO. 1 Emergency Services Element - The Emergency Services Element is intended to address multiple components of the City's public safety services, including police and fire service, emergency medical response, and emergency preparedness. The element establishes goals, policies, and programs to aid the City in meeting its responsibilities in an emergency. A discussion of the key Emergency Services Element policies that apply to the Watermark Specific Plan is provided below: Goal ES -1 The project design provides adequate access and circulation for An effective and comprehensive response emergency service vehicles from Avenue 52. The development is to all emergency service needs. in close proximity to urban fire and police services. Additionally, the design will comply with all City design standards and building codes and will undergo standard review by the Police and Fire Departments during entitlement approvals. Water, Sewer and Utilities Element - The Water, Sewer and Other Utilities Element is intended to establish goals, policies, and programs intended to ensure that these public services will continue to be provided to the City as it develops. Absence of these services to the City would render continued growth and subsequent build out of the General Plan infeasible. A discussion of the key Water, Sewer, and Utilities Element policies that apply to the Watermark Specific Plan is provided below: Goal UTL-1 Domestic water facilities and services which adequately serve the existing and long-term needs of the City. Goal UTL-2 Domestic water facilities and services which adequately serve the existing and long-term needs of the City. Each residential lot is provided with domestic water service from CVWD's public water system and will be built to City and CVWD standards. Each residential lot is provided with sanitary sewer service from CVWD's public wastewater collection and treatment system. The sanitary sewer system will be built to City and CVWD standards. Public Facilities Element - The Public Facilities Element is intended to provide descriptions of City -owned buildings, the senior center, the public Library, and all schools operated by the Desert Sands Unified School District and the Coachella Valley Unified School District. The element also sets goals, policies, and programs which will allow the City to continue to provide a full range of municipal and scholastic services to its residents and businesses. A discussion of the key Public facilities Element policies that apply to the Watermark Specific Plan is provided below: Page 57 M -If WATERMARK SPECIFIC PLAN AMD. NO. 1 Goal PF -1 Public facilities and services that is available, adequate and convenient to all City residents. The proposed project has access to a full range of public services including public schools through the Desert Sands Unified School District, a public library and senior center at the La Quinta City Hall, as well as police, fire, paramedic and waste disposal services. Page 58 0:11 ATTACHMENT 5 f) (D co CO -A —4 W < LL 2i o L4 LLI LO ---------- H5 S2 LLI z Lij 0Gfr LL, L——Pp d8l .as- Rl! 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PRESENT: Commissioners Bettencourt, Blum, Fitzpatrick, Wilkinson, and Chairperson Wright ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Director Les Johnson, Deputy City Attorney Kathy Jenson, Planning Manager David Sawyer, Principal Engineer Bryan McKinney, Consultant Principal Planner Nicole Criste, Associate Planner Jay Wuu, and Executive Assistant Monika Radeva Commissioner Fitzpatrick led the Commission in the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT - None CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - Confirmed APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Bettencourt/Blum to approve the Planning Commission Minutes of November 25, 2014, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Environmental Assessment 2014-638, General Plan Amendment 2014-127, Zone Change 2014-145, Specific Plan 2003-069, Amendment No. 1, Tentative Tract Map 36762, and Site Development Permit 2014-942 submitted by Beazer Homes Holdings Corp. proposing the development of a single family subdivision consisting of 82 units, as well as common area facilities on 20.8 acres. Project: Watermark Villas. CEQA: consideration of a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DECEMBER 9, 2014 345 Impact and associated Mitigation Monitoring Program. Location: northwest corner of Jefferson Street and Avenue 52. Consultant Principal Planner Nicole Criste presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. Chairperson Wright declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 7:18 p.m. Public Speaker: Mr. Robert Kroll, Citrus Club resident, La Quinta, CA - introduced himself and said he was generally in support of the project. He expressed concerns with regards to the large size of the proposed homes on relatively small lots with minimal setbacks and asked the Commission to consider the architectural enhancements suggested by staff in the staff report to mitigate the above. He noted he was also concerned with the findings identified in the Initial Study, more specifically with the aesthetic portion of the study, stating that it was a single - story development. He said the site plan identifies five homes, bordering the northern and western portion of the property, which would be adjacent to the Citrus community, to have an optional two-story feature, thus, making it inconsistent with the findings in the Initial Study. Public Speaker: Mr. Paul DePalatis, AICP, Director of Planning Services with MSA Consulting, Inc., Palm Desert, CA - introduced himself, gave a brief description of the project, and answered the Commission's questions. Commissioner Blum said he would like the applicant to enhance the architectural design of all homes by adding a minimum 18 inch eave/overhang or all roof. Public Speaker: Mr. Zsombor Nagy, Architect with Bassenian Lagoni, Newport Beach, CA - introduced himself and answered the Commission's questions with regards to the proposed color palette, ceramic tile pattern, brick, and the line -of - sight from the Citrus Club in relation to the height and width of the optional two- story loft element along the northern boundary of the site, as identified by floor plan 1-X in the Site Development Permit Booklet. Public Speaker: Mr. David Neault, Landscape Architect with Neault Associates Inc., Temecula, CA - introduced himself and answered the Commission's questions regarding the proposed fencing along the pedestrian paseos. He explained the applicant had elected to use solid walls in order to ensure the privacy of the homeowners. He noted the Architectural and Landscaping Review Board's recommendation was to increase the wall height from six to seven feet, but to enhance the paseo path by adding a variety of landscaping, benches, dog - friendly facilities, and trees. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 2 DECEMBER 9, 2014 0511 Public Speaker: Mr. Nick Streeter, Civil Engineer for the project with Adams - Streeter Civil Engineers, Inc., Irvine, CA - introduced himself and answered the Commission's questions with regards to the retention basin. He explained that the completing the loop of the proposed paseo path all the way around the basin would negatively impact the basin's retention capacity. Public Speaker: Ms. Jennifer Jenkins, La Quinta resident and Director of Marketing and Membership Sales with the Club at PGA West, the La Quinta Resort, and The Citrus Club, La Quinta, CA - introduced herself and spoke in favor of the project. She indicated that the applicant, Beazer Homes Holdings Corp., has been working closely with the surrounding communities and has developed positive relationships with the homeowner associations. She stated the above mentioned communities were very pleased that the vacant lot would be developed. Public Speaker: Mr. Robert Kroll said that based on the site plan, out of the 18 homes proposed along the westerly and northerly side of the property, only five homes were identified with an optional two-story element. He expressed a concern that if these homes were in fact developed as two-story, it could have an impact on the view corridors. He asked the Commission to consider restricting two-story homes along the above mentioned perimeters. Public Speaker: Mr. Paul DePalatis said the applicant had indicated a willingness to architecturally enhance the north elevations of the homes abutting the northern boundary of the site facing the Citrus Club as discussed by the Commission. Chairperson Wright declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 7:57 p.m. Motion - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Bette ncourt/Fitz patrick recommending to the City Council approval of Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact and associated Mitigation Monitoring Program under Environmental Assessment 2014-638, as submitted with staff's recommendations. Motion carried unanimously. Motion - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Bettencourt/Fitzpatrick to adopt Resolution 2014-028 recommending to the City Council approval of General Plan Amendment 2014-127, as submitted with staff's recommendations. Motion carried unanimously. Motion - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Bettencourt/Fitzpatrick to adopt Resolution 2014-029 recommending to the City Council approval of Zone Change 2014-145, as submitted with staff's recommendations. Motion carried unanimously. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 3 DECEMBER 9, 2014 347 Motion - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Bettencourt/Fitzpatrick to adopt Resolution 2014-030 recommending to the City Council approval of Specific Plan 2003-069, Amendment No. 1, as submitted with staff's recommendations and the addition of the following conditions of approval: • All homes shall be designed with a minimum 18 inch eave/overhang of the roof. • Homes abutting the northern boundary of the site, and homes sited on lots 1 and 50 (adjacent to the project entry) shall be single story models. • Home abutting the northern boundary of the site shall be provided architectural enhancements on their northern elevation facing the Citrus. Motion carried unanimously. Motion - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Bettencourt/Fitzpatrick to adopt Resolution 2014-031 recommending to the City Council approval of Tentative Tract Map 36762, as submitted with staff's recommendations and the addition of the following conditions of approval: • All homes shall be designed with a minimum 18 inch eave/overhang of the roof. • Homes abutting the northern boundary of the site, and homes sited on lots 1 and 50 (adjacent to the project entry) shall be single story models. • Home abutting the northern boundary of the site shall be provided architectural enhancements on their northern elevation facing the Citrus. Motion carried unanimously. Motion A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Bette ncourt/Fitz pat rick to adopt Resolution 2014-032 recommending to the City Council approval of Site Development Permit 2014-942, as submitted with staff's recommendations and the addition of the following conditions of approval: • All homes shall be designed with a minimum 18 inch eave/overhang of the roof. • Homes abutting the northern boundary of the site, and homes sited on lots 1 and 50 (adjacent to the project entry) shall be single story models. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 4 DECEMBER 9, 2014 • Home abutting the northern boundary of the site shall be provided architectural enhancements on their northern elevation facing the Citrus. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Specific Plan 1996-027, Amendment No. 2, and Site Development Permit 2013- 936 submitted by Bedros Darkjian proposing the construction of a 6,720 square - foot tire retail and installation store on a 0.89 -acre vacant pad within the Jefferson Square commercial center. Project: American Tire Depot. CEQA: exempt for environmental review pursuant to Section 15332 (Class 32, In -Fill Development. Location: north of Highway 111, between Jefferson Street and Dune Palms Road (79-840 Highway 1 1 1 ). Associate Planner Jay Wuu presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. Chairperson Wright declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 8:21 p.m. Public Speaker: Mr. Bedros Darkjian, AIA, Project Manager with Darkjian Associates, Pasadena, CA - introduced himself, gave a brief overview of the projects, and answered the Commission's questions. Chairperson Wright declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 8:26 p.m. Motion - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Bettencourt/Wilkinson to adopt Resolution 2014-033 recommending to the City Council approval of Specific Plan 1996-027, Amendment No. 2, and Site Development Permit 2013-936 for the American Tire Depot project as submitted with staff's recommendations. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Environmental Assessment 2014-1002, Tentative Parcel Map 2014-1003 (TPM 36791), Site Development Permit 2014-1005, Minor Adjustment 2014-0008, Minor Adjustment 2014-0009, and Sign Permit Application 2014-1001 submitted by Prest Vuksic Architects proposing the construction of a new commercial retail center, including a 17,020 square -foot market (ALDI), a 3,750 square -foot drive- through restaurant (In -N -Out Burger), and a 8,500 square -foot retail pad for future commercial development. Project: La Quinta Square. CEQA: consideration of a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impact and associated Mitigation Monitoring Program. Location: south of Highway 111, along Simon Drive (78- 611 Highway 1 1 1 ). Associate Planner Jay Wuu presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 5 DECEMBER 9, 2014 059 TO: Honorable Mayor and Member of the City Council FROM: Les Johnson, Community Development Directo VIA: Frank Spevacek, City Manag aox DATE: January 2, 2015 SUBJECT: BEAZER HOMES HOLDINGS, WATERMARK ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2014-638 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2014-127 ZONE CHANGE 2014-145 SPECIFIC PLAN 2003-069, AMENDMENT #1 SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2014-942 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 36762 Subsequent to completion and delivery of the referenced item's staff report, staff received a request from a resident at the Citrus regarding two conditions of approval. Staff collaborated with the applicant resulting in revisions to the conditions of approval relative to the proposed homes along the western . boundary of the subject property, which reads as follows (all additions are shown in bold): Specific Plan 06-069, Amendment #1, Condition #3 3.. . The following changes shall be made to the Specific Plan: A. Figure 1.4 and 1.5 shall be corrected to reflect the amended General Plan and Zoning designations approved for the property. B. All references to adoption of General Plan Amendment or Change of Zone shall be removed. C. A walking path with dog watering and clean up stations shall be added .on the outer (east, west, and south sides) edge of the retention basin on Figure 2.4. The last sentence of the paragraph beginning "Retention Basin (Passive Open Space)" on page 19 shall be corrected to state that pedestrian access will be provided on the south, west and east sides of the basin. D. Figure 2.5 shall be corrected to remove "Turfed Play Area" .from the retention basin at the southwestern corner of the property. E. .The last sentence of Section 2.6 shall be corrected to read: "Phased development will be accompanied by the orderly extension of roadways, public utilities and infrastructure consistent with the approved conditions of approval." 78-495 Calle Tampico I La Quinta I California 92253 1 760.777.7000 1 www.La-Quintg.org F. Benches, trellis, . dog watering stations, and layered or meandering landscaping shall be described as requirements in the paseos for Planning Area 1 in Section 3.2. G. Benches and picnic tables shall be described as requirements in the turf area located on the east side of .the pool in Planning Area 2 in Section 3.3 and Figure 3.4. H. The plant palette (Table 4.1) shall be: amended to include all the plant materials included in the landscape plan for Site Development Permit 2014-942. I. All homes shall be designed with a minimum 18 inch eave/overhang of the roof. J. Homes abutting the northern and western boundary of the site, and homes sited on lots 1 . and 50 (adjacent to the project entry) shall be single story models. K. Home abutting the northern and western boundary of the property shall be provided architectural enhancements on their northern elevation facing the Citrus. Site Development Permit 14-942, Conditions 92 and 93: 92. Homes abutting the northern and western boundary of the site, and homes sited on lots 1 and 50 (adjacent to the project entry) shall be single story models. 93. Home abutting the northern and western boundary of the property shall be provided architectural enhancements on their northern elevation facing the Citrus. Tentative Tract Map 36762, Conditions 71 and 72: 71. Homes abutting the northern and western, boundary of the site, and homes sited on lots 1 and 50 (adjacent to the project entry) shall be single story models. 72. Home abutting the northern and western boundary of the property shall be provided architectural 'enhancements on their northern elevation facing the Citrus. 2 CITY MEETING DATE: January 6, 2015 ITEM TITLE: ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT AND SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR A NEW 6,720 SQUARE - FOOT TIRE RETAIL AND INSTALLATION STORE AND FIND THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AGENDA CATEGORY: BUSINESS SESSION: CONSENT CALENDAR: STUDY SESSION: PUBLIC HEARING: 2 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving a Specific Plan Amendment and Site Development Permit for a new 6,720 square -foot tire retail and installation store and find the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: • A 6,720 square -foot tire store is proposed within the Jefferson Plaza commercial center, representing the final vacant retail pad in this center (Attachment 1). • City Council review is required due to a Specific Plan Amendment proposing the allowance of the automobile service use. • The proposed use complies with the La Quinta General Plan, Municipal Code, and Jefferson Plaza Specific Plan, as amended. • The Planning Commission unanimously recommended City Council approval of the project. FISCAL IMPACT: None. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: The Jefferson Plaza commercial center is located on the north side of Highway 1 1 1, west of Jefferson Street. The center's Specific Plan, approved in 1996, represents retail, restaurant, and other commercial land uses. Although most of «.i the center is developed, one parcel was graded and remains identified for future review and development (Attachment 2). Overview: The proposal includes the construction of a 6,720 square -foot tire store and parking lot. The 0.89 -acre project site is bounded by existing commercial uses to the north, east, and west, and Highway 1 1 1 to the south. The building will include a sales area, repair/installation area for up to six vehicles, and a storage area (Attachment 3, Sheet A5.0). Site Design: The building will utilize existing access and drive aisles within the center (Attachment 3, Sheet A2.0). Two vehicular access points are identified; one to the north, connecting to an existing primary drive aisle, and one to the southeast, connecting to an existing parking drive aisle. The Municipal Code requires 22 parking spaces. Twenty-six parking stalls are proposed, including two Americans with Disabilities Act -accessible spaces. A trash enclosure is proposed near the northwest corner of the project site (Attachment 3, Sheet A4.0). Including the shade trellis, the enclosure measures approximately eight feet in height, and will be painted to complement the building. The proposed on-site lighting is acceptable as the proposed fixtures are consistent with the City's outdoor lighting ordinance and Specific Plan. Pedestrian walkways, entries, and parking areas will be adequately lit using decorative wall -mounted fixtures and parking lot lighting. The photometric plan confirms that the project will be properly illuminated, without excess light and no illuminated hotspots (Attachment 3, Sheet E-8). The design of the site is acceptable. All applicable Municipal Code and Specific Plan development standards have been met. Architectural Design: The architectural theme for the building has been designed to reflect a typical contemporary regional commercial center, generally consistent with the architecture of the existing buildings within the center (Attachment 3, Sheet 3.0, Sheet A-7). This includes the use of painted stucco as the primary exterior building finish, stone accents, and metal awnings. The proposed building is approximately 22 feet in height, with an approximately 26 -foot tall tower/parapet. The architecture and layout of the building is compatible with the surrounding commercial land uses, and is consistent with the development standards in the Municipal Code and Specific Plan. Supplemental design elements (trellises, wall sconces, column pop -outs, etc.) appropriately enhance the architecture of the building. The building is concluded to be appropriate for the proposed location. Landscaping: Landscaping throughout the project site consists of primarily desert and other drought -tolerant trees and shrubs (Attachment 3, L-1 through L-3). New on-site «M landscaping includes California Pepper, Date Palms, California Fan Palms, Agave, Yucca, and Lantana, among others on the landscaping palette. An existing landscaped area along Highway 1 1 1, which includes multiple trees and shrubs, will remain as is. The proposed landscape plan is generally acceptable. The assorted species of plants add character to the proposed building, while providing sufficient screening and accents around the project site. The utilization of existing trees and shrubs is resourceful and effective. Furthermore, the proposed landscaping plan is similar and compatible to the existing landscaping within the commercial center, and is consistent with the plant palette represented in the Specific Plan. Specific Plan Amendment: An amendment to the Jefferson Plaza Specific Plan is proposed in order to allow automobile stores with installation on premises (Attachment 4). Currently, auto parts stores without on -premises repair and installation are permitted. The Municipal Code allows the proposed use with the approval of a Conditional Use Permit. The proposed amendment is acceptable as it ensures that the project can be constructed as proposed, without the need for a Conditional Use Permit. The proposed use does not deviate from any Municipal Code regulations, meets all Specific Plan development standards, and is complimentary to the existing surrounding commercial uses. No explanation was found in the case record explaining why auto parts repair and installation was prohibited in the Specific Plan. Staff believes the Specific Plan's development standards combined with the site development permit process adequately address any matters associated with this type of land use. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: On December 9, 2014, the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed project, and unanimously recommended City Council approval of all applications for the American Tire Depot (Attachment 5). The Commission primarily discussed landscaping and architecture, and recommended approval with the following additional conditions of approval: • At the front entrance, replace the California Pepper tree with a palm tree • Reduce the density of trees, while maintaining shading requirements • Incorporate a darker paint palette • Utilize a climbing vine (bougainvillea) along the south -facing elevation These recommendations have been incorporated into the proposed Site Development Permit conditions of approval. 353 AGENCY AND PUBLIC REVIEW Public Agency Review: This request was sent to all applicable City departments and affected public agencies on March 28, 2014. All written comments received are on file and available for review with the Community Development Department. All applicable comments have been adequately addressed and/or incorporated in the recommended Conditions of Approval. SB -18 Native American Tribal Consultation: As per SB -18 (2004) consultation requirements, information regarding the proposed General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan was forwarded to those Tribes referenced on the Tribal Consultation List provided by the Native American Heritage Commission. Staff has followed up with all Tribes requesting information or consultation and placed their recommendations for monitoring in the Conditions of Approval. Public Notice: This project was advertised in The Desert Sun newspaper on December 26, 2014, and mailed to all property owners within 500 feet of the site. To date, no comments have been received. Any written comments received will be handed out at the City Council hearing. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The Community Development Department has determined that this project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15332 (Class 32) of the California Environmental Quality Act in that the proposed project can be characterized as in -fill development. ALTERNATIVES: Alternative actions include approving the project with modified conditions of approval that address any specific concern of the Council, or directing the matter back to the Planning Commission for further consideration as deemed appropriate by City Council. Report prepared by: Jay Wuu, AICP, Associate Planner Approved for submission by: Les Johnson, Community Development Director Attachments: 1 . Project Information 2. Project Area Site Map 3. American Tire Depot Site Development Permit Plan Set 4. Jefferson Square Specific Plan, Amendment 2 5. Minutes of December 9, 2014 PC meeting 354 CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2015 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT AND A SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR THE AMERICAN TIRE DEPOT PROJECT AND DEEMING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT CASE NUMBERS: SPECIFIC PLAN 1996-027, AMENDMENT 2; SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2013-936 APPLICANT: BEDROS DARKJIAN WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California did, on the 6th day of January, 2015, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider a request by Bedros Darkjian for approval of the American Tire Depot, generally located on the north side of Highway 1 1 1 , west of Jefferson Street, more particularly described as: Assessor's Parcel No.: 600-010-023 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California did, on the 9th day of December, 2014, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider a recommendation on said project, and after hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, did adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2014-033, recommending to the City Council approval of the American Tire Depot project; and, WHEREAS, the Architectural and Landscaping Review Board of the City of La Quinta, California, did, on the 19th day of November, 2014, hold a public meeting to review and discuss site, architectural, and landscape plans and recommended to the Planning Commission approval of the project; and, WHEREAS, the Community Development Department published a public hearing notice in The Desert Sun newspaper on December 26, 2014 as prescribed by the Municipal Code. Public hearing notices were also mailed to all property owners within 500 feet of the site; and, Specific Plan 1996-027 Amendment 2 WHEREAS, per SB -18 consultation requirements, the Community Development Department has forwarded information regarding the proposed amended Specific Plan to those Tribes referenced on the Tribal Consultation List tmi Resolution 2015 - Specific Plan 1996-027, Amendment 2; Site Development Permit 2013-936 American Tire Depot (Bedros Darkjian) Adopted: January 6, 2015 Page 2 of 5 provided by the Native American Heritage Commission and has followed up with all Tribes requesting information or consultation and placed their recommendations for monitoring in the Conditions of Approval; 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 make the following mandatory findings pursuant to Section 9.240.010 of the La Quinta Municipal Code to justify approval of said Specific Plan Amendment: 1 . Consistency with General Plan The proposed Specific Plan amendment is consistent with the goals and policies of the La Quinta General Plan in that it incorporates an additional land use to a plan that already offers a full range of commercial retail uses. 2. Public Welfare Approval of the proposed Specific Plan amendment will not create conditions materially detrimental to public health, safety and general welfare. The Community Development Department has determined that this project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15332 (Class 32) of the Guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") in that the proposed project can be characterized as in -fill development. The project is consistent with all applicable general plan and zoning regulations, occurs on a project site less than five acres in size substantially surrounded by urban uses, has no value as habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species, would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air/water quality, and can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. 3. Land Use Compatibility The proposed Specific Plan amendment incorporates a land use that is compatible with zoning on adjacent properties. The design regulations specified in the Specific Plan for commercial uses are compatible with the existing commercial retail located near the project area and surrounding properties. 4. Property Suitability The uses permitted in the specific plan amendment are suitable and appropriate for the subject property in that the property is located within «7 Resolution 2015 - Specific Plan 1996-027, Amendment 2; Site Development Permit 2013-936 American Tire Depot (Bedros Darkjian) Adopted: January 6, 2015 Page 3 of 5 an existing commercial center with similar existing uses. The current specific plan area is served without adverse impact by all necessary public services and utilities. Site Development Permit 2013-936 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 make the following mandatory findings pursuant to Section 9.210.010 of the Municipal Code to justify approval of said Site Development Permit: 1. Consistency with General Plan The proposed development is consistent with the General Plan land use designation of General Commercial. The City's General Plan policies relating to General Commercial encourage a full range of commercial retail uses within the City, and the proposed use maintains those policies. 2. Consistency with Zoning Code and Jefferson Plaza Specific Plan The proposed development, as conditioned, is consistent with the development standards of the City's Zoning Code and the Jefferson Plaza Specific Plan as amended, in terms of architectural style, building height, building mass, and landscaping. The site development permit has been conditioned to ensure compliance with the zoning standards of the Regional Commercial zoning district and other supplemental standards as established in Title 9 of the La Quinta Municipal Code and the Jefferson Plaza Specific Plan. 3. Compliance with CEQA Processing and approval of the permit application are in compliance with the requirements of CEQA. The Community Development Department has determined that this project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15332 (Class 32) of the Guidelines implementing CEQA in that the proposed project can be characterized as in -fill development. The project is consistent with all applicable general plan and zoning regulations, occurs on a project site less than five acres in size substantially surrounded by urban uses, has no value as habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species, would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air/water quality, and can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. 357 Resolution 2015 - Specific Plan 1996-027, Amendment 2; Site Development Permit 2013-936 American Tire Depot (Bedros Darkjian) Adopted: January 6, 2015 Page 4 of 5 4. Architectural Design The architecture and layout of the building is compatible with, and not detrimental to, the existing surrounding commercial land uses, and is consistent with the development standards in the Municipal Code and Jefferson Plaza Specific Plan. The building is concluded to be appropriate for the proposed building location, and supplemental design elements (stone veneer, metal awnings, trellises, etc.) appropriately enhance the architecture of the building. 5. Site Design The site design of the project, including project entries, interior circulation, pedestrian access and amenities, screening of equipment and trash enclosures, exterior lighting, and other site design elements are compatible with surrounding development and with the quality of design prevalent in the city. 6. Landscape Design The proposed project is consistent with the landscaping standards and plant palette and implements the standards for landscaping and aesthetics established in the General Plan and Zoning Code. Additionally, the assorted species of plants, which are taken from the approved plant list in the Jefferson Plaza Specific Plan, provide diversity and add character to the proposed building. The project landscaping for the proposed building, as conditioned, shall unify and enhance visual continuity of the proposed building with the surrounding development. Landscape improvements are designed and sized to provide visual appeal while adequately screening the parking lot from public view. The permanent overall site landscaping utilizes various tree and shrub species to enhance the building architecture. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, as follows: SECTION 1 . That the above recitations are true and constitute the Findings of the City Council in this case. SECTION 2. That the above project be determined by the City Council to be exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15332 (Class 32) of the CEQA Guidelines. 358 Resolution 2015 - Specific Plan 1996-027, Amendment 2; Site Development Permit 2013-936 American Tire Depot (Bedros Darkjian) Adopted: January 6, 2015 Page 5 of 5 SECTION 3. That it does hereby approve Specific Plan 1996-027 Amendment 2, for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached Conditions of Approval. SECTION 4. That it does hereby approve of Site Development Permit 2013-936, for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached Conditions of Approval. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council held this 6th day of January, 2015, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: LINDA EVANS, Mayor City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: SUSAN MAYSELS, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California (CITY SEAL) APPROVED AS TO FORM: WILLIAM H. IHRKE, City Attorney City of La Quinta, California «M CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED SPECIFIC PLAN 1996-027 AMENDMENT 2 AMERICAN TIRE DEPOT (BEDROS DARKJIAN) ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2015 PAGE 1 OF 1 GENERAL 1 . The applicant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of La Quinta ("City"), its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this Site Development Permit, or any Final Map recorded thereunder. The City shall have sole discretion in selecting its defense counsel. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action or proceeding and shall cooperate fully in the defense. 2. Specific Plan 1996-027 Amendment 2 shall be developed in compliance with these conditions, and the approved Specific Plan document. In the event of any conflicts between these conditions and the provisions of Specific Plan 1996-027 Amendment 2, these conditions shall take precedence. 3. Specific Plan 1996-027 Amendment 2 shall comply with all applicable conditions and/or mitigation measures for the following related approvals: Site Development Permit 2013-926 In the event of any conflict(s) between approval conditions and/or provisions of these approvals, the Community Development Director shall adjudicate the conflict by determining the precedence. 4. Within 30 days of City Council approval, applicant shall provide five copies of the Final Specific Plan document, as amended by this action, to the Community Development Department. The Final Specific Plan shall include all text and graphics except as amended by this action, all amendments per this action, and correction of any typographical errors, internal document inconsistencies, and other amendments deemed necessary by the Community Development Director. 361 S:\Agenda STAFF REPORTS ONLY\PH 2 (3) SDP 13-936 ATD CC SP COA_PC Adopted.docx Page 1 of 1 CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2013-936 AMERICAN TIRE DEPOT (BEDROS DARKJIAN) ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2015 PAGE 1 OF 16 GENERAL 1 . The applicant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of La Quinta ("City"), its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this Site Development Permit. The City shall have sole discretion in selecting its defense counsel. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action or proceeding and shall cooperate fully in the defense. 2. Site Development Permit 2013-936 shall comply with all applicable conditions and/or mitigation measures for the following related approval: Tentative Parcel Map 28573 In the event of any conflict(s) between approval conditions and/or provisions of these approvals, the Community Development Director shall adjudicate the conflict by determining the precedence. 3. The Site Development Permit shall expire on January 6, 2017 and shall become null and void in accordance with La Quinta Municipal Code Section 9.200.080, unless a building permit has been issued. A time extension may be requested per LQMC Section 9.200.080 4. Prior to the issuance of any grading, construction, or building permit by the City, the applicant shall obtain any necessary clearances and/or permits from the following agencies, if required: • Riverside County Fire Marshal • La Quinta Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Green Sheet (Public Works Clearance) for Building Permits, Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) Exemption Form — Whitewater River Region, Improvement Permit) • La Quinta Community Development Department • Riverside Co. Environmental Health Department • Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD) • Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) • Imperial Irrigation District (IID) • California Regional Water Quality Control Board (CRWQCB) 363 S:\Agenda STAFF REPORTS ONLY\PH 2 (4) SDP 13-936 ATD CC SDP COA_PC Adopted.doc CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2013-936 AMERICAN TIRE DEPOT (BEDROS DARKJIAN) ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2015 PAGE 2 OF 16 • State Water Resources Control Board • SunLine Transit Agency (SunLine) • South Coast Air Quality Management District Coachella Valley (SCAQMD) The applicant is responsible for all requirements of the permits and/or clearances from the above listed agencies. When these requirements include approval of improvement plans, the applicant shall furnish proof of such approvals when submitting those improvement plans for City approval. 5. Coverage under the State of California Construction General Permit must be obtained by the applicant, who then shall submit a copy of the Regional Water Quality Control Board's ("RWQCB") acknowledgment of the applicant's Notice of Intent ("NOI") and Waste Discharge Identification (WDID) number to the City prior to the issuance of a grading or building permit. 6. The applicant shall comply with applicable provisions of the City's NPDES stormwater discharge permit, LQMC Sections 8.70.010 et seq. (Stormwater Management and Discharge Controls), and 13.24.170 (Clean Air/Clean Water); Riverside County Ordinance No. 457; the California Regional Water Quality Control Board — Colorado River Basin Region Board Order No. R7-2013-001 1 and the State Water Resources Control Board's Order No. 2009-0009-DWQ and Order No. 2010- 0014-DWQ. A. For construction activities including clearing, grading or excavation of land that disturbs one (1) acre or more of land, or that disturbs less than one (1) acre of land, but which is a part of a construction project that encompasses more than one (1) acre of land, the Permitee shall be required to submit a Storm Water Pollution Protection Plan ("SWPPP") to the State Water Resources Control Board. The applicant or design professional can obtain the California Stormwater Quality Association SWPPP template at www.cabmphandbooks.com for use in their SWPPP preparation. B. The applicant shall ensure that the required SWPPP is available for inspection at the project site at all times through and including acceptance of all improvements by the City. C. The applicant's SWPPP shall include provisions for all of the following Best Management Practices ("BMPs") (LQMC Section 8.70.020 (Definitions)): 364 S:\Agenda STAFF REPORTS ONLY\PH 2 (4) SDP 13-936 ATD CC SDP COA_PC Adopted.doc CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2013-936 AMERICAN TIRE DEPOT (BEDROS DARKJIAN) ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2015 PAGE 3 OF 16 1) Temporary Soil Stabilization (erosion control). 2) Temporary Sediment Control. 3) Wind Erosion Control. 4) Tracking Control. 5) Non -Storm Water Management. 6) Waste Management and Materials Pollution Control. D. All erosion and sediment control BMPs proposed by the applicant shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to any onsite or offsite grading, pursuant to this project. E. The SWPPP and BMPs shall remain in effect for the entire duration of project construction until all improvements are completed and accepted by the City Council. F. The applicant shall execute and record an agreement that provides for the perpetual maintenance and operation of all post -construction BMPs as required. 7. Permits issued under this approval shall be subject to the provisions of the Development Impact Fee and Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee programs in effect at the time of issuance of building permit(s). 8. Approval of this Site Development Permit shall not be construed as approval for any horizontal dimensions implied by any site plans or exhibits unless specifically identified in the following conditions of approval. 9. Developer shall reimburse the City, within thirty (30) days of presentment of the invoice, all costs and actual attorney's fees incurred by the City Attorney to review, negotiate and/or modify any documents or instruments required by these conditions, if Developer requests that the City modify or revise any documents or instruments prepared initially by the City to effect these conditions. This obligation shall be paid in the time noted above without deduction or offset and Developer's failure to make such payment shall be a material breach of the Conditions of Approval. 365 S:\Agenda STAFF REPORTS ONLY\PH 2 (4) SDP 13-936 ATD CC SDP COA_PC Adopted.doc CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2013-936 AMERICAN TIRE DEPOT (BEDROS DARKJIAN) ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2015 PAGE 4 OF 16 10. Developer shall reimburse the City, within thirty (30) days of presentment of the invoice, all costs and actual consultant's fees incurred by the City for engineering and/or surveying consultants to review and/or modify any documents or instruments required by this project. This obligation shall be paid in the time noted above without deduction or offset and Developer's failure to make such payment shall be a material breach of the Conditions of Approval. PROPERTY RIGHTS 1 1 . Prior to issuance of any permit(s), the applicant shall acquire or confer easements and other property rights necessary for the construction or proper functioning of the proposed development. Conferred rights shall include irrevocable offers to dedicate or grant access easements to the City for emergency services and for maintenance, construction and reconstruction of essential improvements. Said conferred rights shall also include grant of access easement to the City of La Quinta for the purpose of graffiti removal by City staff or assigned agent in perpetuity and agreement to the method to remove graffiti and to paint over to best match existing. The applicant shall establish the aforementioned requirements in the CC&R's for the development or other agreements as approved by the City Engineer. Pursuant to the aforementioned, the applicant shall submit and execute an "AUTHORIZATION TO REMOVE GRAFFITI FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY" form located at the Public Works Department Counter prior to Certificate of Occupancy. 12. Pursuant to the aforementioned condition, conferred rights shall include property rights necessary for construction and proper functioning of the proposed development not limited to access rights over proposed and/or existing private streets that access public streets and open space/drainage facilities. 13. Direct vehicular access to Highway 1 1 1 is restricted, except for those access points identified on the approved Site Development Permit. The applicant shall furnish proof of easements, or written permission, as appropriate, from those owners of all abutting properties on which grading, retaining wall construction, permanent slopes, or other encroachments will occur. PARKING LOTS and ACCESS POINTS 14. The design of parking facilities shall conform to LQMC Chapter 9.150 and in particular the following: 366 S:\Agenda STAFF REPORTS ONLY\PH 2 (4) SDP 13-936 ATD CC SDP COA_PC Adopted.doc CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2013-936 AMERICAN TIRE DEPOT (BEDROS DARKJIAN) ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2015 PAGE 5 OF 16 A. The parking stall and aisle widths and the double hairpin stripe parking stall design shall conform to LQMC Chapter 9.150. B. Cross slopes should be a maximum of 2% where ADA accessibility is required including accessibility routes between buildings. C. Building access points shall be shown on the Precise Grading Plans so that ADA accessibility issues can be evaluated. D. Accessibility routes to public streets and adjacent development shall be shown on the Precise Grading Plan. E. Parking stall lengths shall be according to LQMC Chapter 9.150 and be a minimum of 17 feet in length with a 2 -foot overhang for standard parking stalls and 18 feet with a 2 -foot overhang for handicapped parking stall or as approved by the City Engineer. One van accessible handicapped parking stall is required per 8 handicapped parking stalls. F. Drive aisles between parking stalls shall be a minimum of 26 feet with access drive aisles to public streets a minimum of 30 feet as shown on the Site Development Plan site plan or as approved by the City Engineer. 15. Streets shall have vertical curbs or other approved curb configurations that will convey water without ponding, and provide lateral containment of dust and residue during street sweeping operations. Unused curb cuts on any lot shall be restored to standard curb height prior to final inspection of permanent building(s) on the lot. 16. The applicant shall design street pavement sections using CalTrans' design procedure for 20 -year life pavement, and the site-specific data for soil strength and anticipated traffic loading (including construction traffic). Minimum structural sections shall be as follows: Parking Lot & Aisles (Low Traffic) Parking Lot & Aisles (High Traffic) Loading Areas or the approved equivalents of alternate materials. S:\Agenda STAFF REPORTS ONLY\PH 2 (4) SDP 13-936 ATD CC SDP COA_PC Adopted.doc 3.0" a.c./4.5" c.a.b. 4.5" a.c./5.5" c.a.b. 6" P.C.C./4" c.a.b. 4i1M CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2013-936 AMERICAN TIRE DEPOT (BEDROS DARKJIAN) ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2015 PAGE 6 OF 16 17. The applicant shall submit current mix designs (less than two years old at the time of construction) for base, asphalt concrete and Portland cement concrete. The submittal shall include test results for all specimens used in the mix design procedure. For mix designs over six months old, the submittal shall include recent (less than six months old at the time of construction) aggregate gradation test results confirming that design gradations can be achieved in current production. The applicant shall not schedule construction operations until mix designs are approved. 18. Improvements shall include appurtenances such as traffic control signs, markings and other devices, and sidewalks. 19. Improvements shall be designed and constructed in accordance with City adopted standards, supplemental drawings and specifications, or as approved by the City Engineer. Improvement plans for streets, access gates and parking areas shall be stamped and signed by engineers registered in California. IMPROVEMENT PLANS As used throughout these Conditions of Approval, professional titles such as "engineer," "surveyor," and "architect," refer to persons currently certified or licensed to practice their respective professions in the State of California. 20. Improvement plans shall be prepared by or under the direct supervision of qualified engineers and/or architects, as appropriate, and shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.040 (Improvement Plans). 21. The following improvement plans shall be prepared and submitted for review and approval by the Public Works Department. A separate set of plans for each line item specified below shall be prepared. The plans shall utilize the minimum scale specified, unless otherwise authorized by the City Engineer in writing. Plans may be prepared at a larger scale if additional detail or plan clarity is desired. Note, the applicant may be required to prepare other improvement plans not listed here pursuant to improvements required by other agencies and utility purveyors. A. On -Site Precise Grading Plan 1 " = 30' Horizontal B. PM 10 Plan 1 " = 40' Horizontal C. WQMP (Plan submitted in Report Form) 368 S:\Agenda STAFF REPORTS ONLY\PH 2 (4) SDP 13-936 ATD CC SDP COA_PC Adopted.doc CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2013-936 AMERICAN TIRE DEPOT (BEDROS DARKJIAN) ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2015 PAGE 7 OF 16 NOTE: A and C to be submitted concurrently. D. On Site Sewer and Water Improvement Plan 1 " = 40' Horizontal Separate Storm Drain Plans if applicable Other engineered improvement plans prepared for City approval that are not listed above shall be prepared in formats approved by the City Engineer prior to commencing plan preparation. "Precise Grading" plans shall normally include perimeter walls with Top Of Wall & Top Of Footing elevations shown. All footings shall have a minimum of 1 -foot of cover, or sufficient cover to clear any adjacent obstructions. The applicant shall prepare an accessibility assessment on a marked up print of the building floor plan identifying every building egress and notes the 2013 California Building Code accessibility requirements associated with each door. The assessment must comply with the submittal requirements of the Building & Safety Department. A copy of the reviewed assessment shall be submitted to the Public Works Department in conjunction with the Site Development Plan when it is submitted for plan checking. In addition to the normal set of improvement plans, a "Site Development" plan is required to be submitted for approval by the Building Official, Community Development Director and the City Engineer. "Site Development" plans shall normally include all on-site surface improvements including but not limited to finish grades for curbs & gutters, building floor elevations, wall elevations, parking lot improvements and ADA requirements. 22. The City maintains standard plans, detail sheets and/or construction notes for elements of construction which can be accessed via the "Plans, Notes and Design Guidance" section of the Public Works Department at the City website (www.la- quinta.org). Please navigate to the Public Works Department home page and look for the Standard Drawings hyperlink. 23. The applicant shall furnish a complete set of all approved improvement plans on a storage media acceptable to the City Engineer (currently mylars). 24. Upon completion of construction, and prior to final acceptance of the improvements 369 S:\Agenda STAFF REPORTS ONLY\PH 2 (4) SDP 13-936 ATD CC SDP COA_PC Adopted.doc CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2013-936 AMERICAN TIRE DEPOT (BEDROS DARKJIAN) ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2015 PAGE 8 OF 16 by the City, the applicant shall furnish the City with reproducible record drawings of all improvement plans which were approved by the City. Each sheet shall be clearly marked "Record Drawing" and shall be stamped and signed by the engineer or surveyor certifying to the accuracy and completeness of the drawings. The applicant shall have all approved mylars previously submitted to the City, revised to reflect the as -built conditions. The applicant shall employ or retain the Engineer Of Record during the construction phase of the project so that the EOR can make site visits in support of preparing "Record Drawing". However, if subsequent approved revisions have been approved by the City Engineer and reflect said "Record Drawing" conditions, the Engineer Of Record may submit a letter attesting to said fact to the City Engineer in lieu of mylar submittal. C;RAnINC; 25. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.050 (Grading Improvements). 26. Prior to occupancy of the project site for any construction, or other purposes, the applicant shall obtain a grading permit approved by the City Engineer. 27. To obtain an approved grading permit, the applicant shall submit and obtain approval of all of the following: A. A grading plan prepared by a civil engineer registered in the State of California, B. A preliminary geotechnical ("soils") report prepared by a professional registered in the State of California, C. A Fugitive Dust Control Plan prepared in accordance with LQMC Chapter 6.16, (Fugitive Dust Control), and D. A Best Management Practices report prepared in accordance with LQMC Sections 8.70.010 and 13.24.170 (NPDES Stormwater Discharge Permit and Storm Management and Discharge Controls). E. A WQMP prepared by an authorized professional registered in the State of California. 370 S:\Agenda STAFF REPORTS ONLY\PH 2 (4) SDP 13-936 ATD CC SDP COA_PC Adopted.doc CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2013-936 AMERICAN TIRE DEPOT (BEDROS DARKJIAN) ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2015 PAGE 9 OF 16 All grading shall conform with the recommendations contained in the Preliminary Soils Report, and shall be certified as being adequate by soils engineer, or engineering geologist registered in the State of California. The applicant shall furnish security, in a form acceptable to the City, and in an amount sufficient to guarantee compliance with the approved Fugitive Dust Control Plan provisions as submitted with its application for a grading permit. Additionally, the applicant shall replenish said security if expended by the City of La Quinta to comply with the Plan as required by the City Engineer. 28. The applicant shall maintain all open graded, undeveloped land in order to prevent wind and/or water erosion of such land. All open graded, undeveloped land shall either be planted with interim landscaping, or stabilized with such other erosion control measures, as were approved in the Fugitive Dust Control Plan. 29. Grading within the perimeter setback and parkway areas shall have undulating terrain and shall conform with the requirements of LQMC Section 9.60.240(F) except as otherwise modified by this condition. The maximum slope shall not exceed 3:1 anywhere in the landscape setback area, except for the backslope (i.e. the slope at the back of the landscape lot) which shall not exceed 2:1 if fully planted with ground cover. The maximum slope in the first six (6) feet adjacent to the curb shall not exceed 4:1 when the nearest edge of sidewalk is within six feet (6') of the curb, otherwise the maximum slope within the right of way shall not exceed 3:1. All unpaved parkway areas adjacent to the curb shall be depressed one and one-half inches (1 .5") in the first eighteen inches (18") behind the curb. 30. Prior to any site grading or regrading that will raise or lower any portion of the site by more than plus or minus half of a foot (0.5') from the elevations shown on the approved Site Development Permit, the applicant shall submit the proposed grading changes to the City Engineer for a substantial conformance review. 31. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for any building lot, the applicant shall provide a lot pad certification stamped and signed by a qualified engineer or surveyor with applicable compaction tests and over excavation documentation. Each pad certification shall list the pad elevation as shown on the approved grading plan, the actual pad elevation and the difference between the two, if any. Such pad certification shall also list the relative compaction of the pad soil. DRAINAGE 371 S:\Agenda STAFF REPORTS ONLY\PH 2 (4) SDP 13-936 ATD CC SDP COA_PC Adopted.doc CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2013-936 AMERICAN TIRE DEPOT (BEDROS DARKJIAN) ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2015 PAGE 10 OF 16 32. Stormwater handling shall conform with the approved hydrology and drainage report for SDP 2014-936 or as approved by the City Engineer. Nuisance water shall be disposed of in an approved manner. 33. Nuisance water shall be retained onsite and disposed of via an underground percolation improvement approved by the City Engineer. 34. The development shall be graded to permit storm flow in excess of retention capacity to flow out of the development through a designated overflow and into the historic drainage relief route. 35. Storm drainage historically received from adjoining property shall be received and retained or passed through into the historic downstream drainage relief route. 36. The applicant shall comply with applicable provisions for post construction runoff per the City's NPDES stormwater discharge permit, LQMC Sections 8.70.010 et seq. (Stormwater Management and Discharge Controls), and 13.24.1 70 (Clean Air/Clean Water); Riverside County Ordinance No. 457; and the California Regional Water Quality Control Board — Colorado River Basin (CRWQCB-CRB) Region Board Order No. R7-2013-001 1 and the State Water Resources Control Board's Order No. 2009- 0009-DWQ and Order No. 2010-0014-DWQ. A. For post -construction urban runoff from New Development and Redevelopments Projects, the applicant shall implement requirements of the NPDES permit for the design, construction and perpetual operation and maintenance of BMPs per the approved Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) for the project as required by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board — Colorado River Basin (CRWQCB-CRB) Region Board Order No. R7-2013-001 1. B. The applicant shall implement the WQMP Design Standards per (CRWQCB- CRB) Region Board Order No. R7-2013-001 1 utilizing BMPs approved by the City Engineer. A project specific WQMP shall be provided which incorporates Site Design and Treatment BMPs utilizing first flush infiltration as a preferred method of NPDES Permit Compliance for Whitewater River receiving water, as applicable. C. The developer shall execute and record a Stormwater Management/BMP Facilities Agreement that provides for the perpetual maintenance and operation of stormwater BMPs. 372 S:\Agenda STAFF REPORTS ONLY\PH 2 (4) SDP 13-936 ATD CC SDP COA_PC Adopted.doc CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2013-936 AMERICAN TIRE DEPOT (BEDROS DARKJIAN) ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2015 PAGE 11 OF 16 UTILITIES 37. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.110 (Utilities). 38. The applicant shall obtain the approval of the City Engineer for the location of all utility lines within any right-of-way, and all above -ground utility structures including, but not limited to, traffic signal cabinets, electric vaults, water valves, and telephone stands, to ensure optimum placement for practical and aesthetic purposes. 39. Existing overhead utility lines within, or adjacent to the proposed development, and all proposed utilities shall be installed underground. All existing utility lines attached to joint use 92 KV transmission power poles are exempt from the requirement to be placed underground. 40. Underground utilities shall be installed prior to overlying hardscape. For installation of utilities in existing improved streets, the applicant shall comply with trench restoration requirements maintained, or required by the City Engineer. The applicant shall provide certified reports of all utility trench compaction for approval by the City Engineer. Additionally, grease traps and the maintenance thereof shall be located as to not conflict with access aisles/entrances. LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION 41. The applicant shall comply with LQMC Sections 13.24.130 (Landscaping Setbacks) & 13.24.140 (Landscaping Plans) 42. Landscape and irrigation plans shall be signed and stamped by a licensed landscape architect. 43. All new landscape areas shall have landscaping and permanent irrigation improvements in compliance with the City's Water Efficient Landscape regulations contained in LQMC Section 8.13 (Water Efficient Landscape). 44. All landscaping shall consist of, at minimum, 36" box trees (i.e., a minimum 2.5 inch caliper measured three feet up from grade level after planting), 5 -gallon shrubs, and groundcover. Double lodge poles (two-inch diameter) shall be used to brace and stake trees. 373 S:\Agenda STAFF REPORTS ONLY\PH 2 (4) SDP 13-936 ATD CC SDP COA_PC Adopted.doc CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2013-936 AMERICAN TIRE DEPOT (BEDROS DARKJIAN) ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2015 PAGE 12 OF 16 45. The applicant shall submit the final landscape plans for review, processing and approval to the Community Development Department, in accordance with the Final Landscape Plan application process as a minor final landscape plan. Community Development Director approval of the final landscape plans is required prior to issuance of the first building permit unless the Community Development Director determines extenuating circumstances exist which justify an alternative processing schedule. NOTE: Plans are not approved for construction until signed by the appropriate City official, including the Community Development Director and/or City Engineer. Prior to final approval of the installation of landscaping, the Landscape Architect of record shall provide the Community Development Department a letter stating he/she has personally inspected the installation and that it conforms with the final landscaping plans as approved by the City. If staff determines during final landscaping inspection that adjustments are required in order to meet the intent of the Planning Commission's approval, the Community Development Director shall review and approve any such revisions to the landscape plan. 46. The following items shall be incorporated as part of the Final Landscape Plan: • At the front entrance, replace the California Pepper tree with a palm tree • Reduce the density of trees, while maintaining shading requirements • Utilize a climbing vine (bougainvillea) along the south -facing elevation 47. The applicant or his agent has the responsibility for proper sight distance requirements per guidelines in the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) "A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets" latest edition, in the design and/or installation of all landscaping and appurtenances abutting and within the private and public street right-of-way. MAINTENANCE 48. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.160 (Maintenance). 49. The applicant shall make provisions for the continuous and perpetual maintenance of perimeter landscaping up to the curb, access drives, sidewalks, and stormwater BMPs. 374 S:\Agenda STAFF REPORTS ONLY\PH 2 (4) SDP 13-936 ATD CC SDP COA_PC Adopted.doc CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2013-936 AMERICAN TIRE DEPOT (BEDROS DARKJIAN) ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2015 PAGE 13 OF 16 FEES AND DEPOSITS 50. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Section 13.24.180 (Fees and Deposits). These fees include all deposits and fees required by the City for plan checking and construction inspection. Deposits and fee amounts shall be those in effect when the applicant makes application for plan check and permits. FIRE DEPARTMENT 51. The required fire flow shall be available from 2 Super hydrant(s) (6" x 4" x 21/2" x 21/2") spaced not more than 300 apart and shall be capable of delivering a fire flow 1750 GPM per minute for four hours duration at 20 psi residual operating pressure, which must be available before any combustible material is placed on the construction site. 52. Prior to building plan approval and construction, applicant/developer shall furnish two copies of the water system fire hydrant plans to Fire Department for review and approval. Plans shall be signed by a registered civil engineer, and shall confirm hydrant type, location, spacing, and minimum fire flow. Once plans are signed and approved by the local water authority, the originals shall be presented to the Fire Department for review and approval. 53. Prior to issuance of building permits, the water system for fire protection must be provided as approved by the Fire Department and the local water authority. 54. Blue dot retro -reflectors pavement markers on private streets, public streets and driveways to indicated location of the fire hydrant. 06-05 (located at www.rvcfire.org) 55. Fire Apparatus access road shall be in compliance with the Riverside County Fire Department Standard number 06-05 (located at www.rvcfire.org). Access lanes will not have an up, or downgrade of more than 15%. Access roads shall have an unobstructed vertical clearance not less than 13 feet and 6 inches. Access lanes will be designed to withstand the weight of 75 thousand pounds over 2 axles. Access will have a turning radius capable of accommodating fire apparatus. Access lane shall be constructed with a surface so as to provide all weather driving capabilities. 56. An approved Fire Department access key lock box (Minimum Knox Box 3200 series model) shall be installed next to the approved Fire Department access door to the building. If the buildings are protected with an alarm system, the lock box shall be 375 S:\Agenda STAFF REPORTS ONLY\PH 2 (4) SDP 13-936 ATD CC SDP COA_PC Adopted.doc CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2013-936 AMERICAN TIRE DEPOT (BEDROS DARKJIAN) ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2015 PAGE 14 OF 16 required to have tampered monitoring. Required order forms and installation standards may be obtained at the Fire Department. 57. Display street numbers in a prominent location on the address side of building(s) and/or rear access if applicable. Numbers and letters shall be a minimum of 12" in height for building(s) up to 25' in height. In complexes with alpha designations, letter size must match numbers. All addressing must be legible, of a contrasting color, and adequately illuminated to be visible from street at all hours. 58. Install a complete commercial fire sprinkler system. Fire sprinkler system(s) with pipe sizes in excess of 4" in diameter will require the project Structural Engineer to certify with a "wet signature", that the structural system is designed to support the seismic and gravity loads to support the additional weight of the sprinkler system. All fire sprinkler risers shall be protected from any physical damage. 59. The PIV and FCD shall be located to the front of building within 50 feet of approved roadway and within 200 feet of an approved hydrant. Sprinkler riser room must have indicating exterior and/or interior door signs. A C-16 licensed contactor must submit plans, along with current permit fees, to the Fire Department for review and approval prior to installation 60. Install an alarm monitoring system for fire sprinkler system(s) with 20 or more heads, along with current permit fees, to the Fire Department for review and approval prior to installation. 61. Install a portable fire extinguisher, with a minimum rating of 2A-10BC, for every 3,000 sq. ft. and/or 75 feet of travel distance. Fire extinguishers shall be mounted 3.5 to 5 ft above finished floor, measured to the top of the extinguisher. Where not readily visible, signs shall be posted above all extinguishers to indicate their locations. Extinguishers must have current CSFM service tags affixed. 62. No hazardous materials shall be stored and/or used within the building, which exceeds quantities listed in 2013 CBC. No class I, II or IIIA of combustible/flammable liquid shall be used in any amount in the building. 63. Exit designs, exit signs, door hardware, exit markers, exit doors, and exit path marking shall be installed per the 2013 California Building Code. 64. Electrical room doors, if applicable, shall be posted "ELECTRICAL ROOM" on outside of door. 376 S:\Agenda STAFF REPORTS ONLY\PH 2 (4) SDP 13-936 ATD CC SDP COA_PC Adopted.doc CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2013-936 AMERICAN TIRE DEPOT (BEDROS DARKJIAN) ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2015 PAGE 15 OF 16 65. Fire Alarm Control Panel room doors, if applicable, shall be posted "FACP" on outside of door. 66. Fire Riser Sprinkler room doors, if applicable, shall be posted "FIRE RISER" on outside of door. 67. Roof Access room door, if applicable, shall be posted "ROOF ACCESS" on outside of door. 68. Access shall be provided to all mechanical equipment located on the roof as required by the Mechanical Code. 69. Driveway loops, fire apparatus access lanes and entrance curb radius should be designed to adequately allow access of emergency fire vehicles. The applicant or developer shall include in the building plans the required fire lanes and include the appropriate lane printing and/or signs 70. Air handling systems supplying air in excess of 2000 cubic feet per minute to enclosed spaces within buildings shall be equipped with an automatic shutoff. 2013 CMC 71. This building has not been reviewed or approved for high pile/rack storage. Prior to such use, building(s) shall be approved for high -piled storage (materials in closely packed piles or on pallets, or in racks where the top of storage exceeds 12 feet in height, 6 feet for Group A plastics and/or certain other high hazard commodities) or aerosols products. High -piled and aerosol stock shall be approved prior to materials being stored on site. A licensed Fire Protection Engineer or a Fire Department approved consultant must prepare plans for high -piled storage or aerosol storage in accordance with the California Fire Code and adopted standards. 72. The minimum dimension for gates is 20 feet clear and unobstructed width and a minimum vertical clearance of 13 feet 6 inches in height. Any gate providing access from a road shall be located at least 35 feet setback from the roadway and shall open to allow a vehicle to stop without obstructing traffic on the road. Where a one- way road with a single traffic lane provides access to a gate entrance, a 38 -foot turning radius shall be used. 73. Gate(s) shall be automatic or manual operated. Install Knox key operated switches, with dust cover, mounted per recommended standard of the Knox Company. 377 S:\Agenda STAFF REPORTS ONLY\PH 2 (4) SDP 13-936 ATD CC SDP COA_PC Adopted.doc CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2015 - CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2013-936 AMERICAN TIRE DEPOT (BEDROS DARKJIAN) ADOPTED: JANUARY 6, 2015 PAGE 16 OF 16 Building plans shall include mounting location/position and operating standards for Fire Department approval. 74. Any portion of the facility or of an exterior wall of the first story of the building shall not be located more than 150 feet from fire apparatus access roads as measured by an approved route around the complex, exterior of the facility or building, MISCELLANEOUS 75. A darker color palette shall be incorporated. 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PASADENA, CA 91107 (626) 215-4826 FOR THE AMERICAN TIRE DEPOT 16201 COMMERCE WAY CERRITOS, CA 90703 SECTION 3.0 SPECIFIC PLAN 3.10 LAND USE The site is at present vacant, it consists of a gentle sloping terrain with the C.V.W.D.. Storm drain channel at the north edge of the property. The site is covered with desert scrub bush and grasses. Including a few clumps of creosite bush. The adjoining properties have been studied in conjunction with projected development and have not called attention to any adverse or extraordinary circumstances surrounding the area beyond the variances outlined herein. This project will be developed in accordance with ordinances and/or circumstances stipulated by the City of La Quinta. 3.20 ZONING The subject property has a C.R. (Regional Commercial) designation in place and is within the general plan use designation as Mixed Regional Commercial. The specific uses and requirements of the C.R. zone relevant to this project is outlined in Section 3.2.4. 3.20.1 Outdoor Sales In addition to those land uses permitted in the C.R. zoning district, the outdoor. display and sale of merchandise shall be permitted pursuant to the following guidelines: 1) Merchandise shall not impede efficient and safe vehicular and pedestrian circulation; (2) The merchandise shall be removed and the premises shall be cleared of all debris and restored to its original condition upon completion of the display and sales event. 3.20.2 Zoning Standards Jefferson Plaza will be developed following the framework of the general zoning requirements of the C.R. zone of said City. 3.20.3 Deviations from Zoning -Code the following development standards are proposed as deviations from the City of La Quinta Zoning Ordinance. A brief justification for the request is included. 3.20.3.1 Parking Stall Size The City of La Quinta Zoning Code requires a 9 foot by 20 foot parking stall situated on a 26 foot aisle with a 90 degree parking angle. The applicant is proposing 9 foot by 19 foot parking stalls on 26 foot aisles with a 90 degree parking angle. In areas of overhanging conditions, a 9 foot by 17 foot stall is recommended. The deviation of one foot in the length of the parking stall will result in the more efficient use of the property while maintaining an efficient and safe circulation system. This design feature is based on the experience of the applicant through the construction and ongoing operation of over 400 stores. 3.20.3.2 Number of Parking Stalls Provided The number of parking spaces proposed for both the Home Depot and. other retail uses is 1,146, exceeding the 770 spaces required by the City by 49 percent. With some 400 Home Depot facilities in operation, Home Depot is acutely aware of the particular and unique market conditions associated with their facilities. Based on this practical experience, the parking provided is necessary to serve the needs of the public and will remove the potential for any negative traffic and parking impacts to surrounding properties or public streets due to overflow parking conditions. 3.20.3.3 Percentage of Landscape Area Provided The increase in the number of parking spaces provided, as discussed above, has a direct impact to the amount of landscape area that can be provided on the project site. The design and materials proposed will ensure the desired effect of softening the visual impact of the development while establishing a high quality and visually pleasing environment. The parking field meets the City's requirement of 5 percent minimum landscape coverage. See exhibit 2.90.2.A "Landscape Plan" for tabulation of area. Additionally, the overall site including the public parkway provides 12.6 percent of landscaped coverage. 3.20.4 Permitted Uses Regional Commercial: • Retail stores under 10,000 sq./ft. floor area per business • Retail stores', 10,000-50,000 sq./ft. floor area • Retail stores', over 50,000 sq./ft. floor area • Food, liquor, and convenience stores under 10,000 sq./ t. floor area, open less than 18 hours/day2 • Food, liquor, and convenience stores under 10,000 sq./ft, floor area, open 18 or more hours/day2 • Plant nurseries and garden supply stores, with no propagation of plants on the premises, subject to §9.100.120 (Outdoor Storage and Display). .R=M x996 127W OD124419M WPO.w 402 • Banks • General and professional offices Other than convenience stores. Items sold may include clothing, groceries, meat, drugs, jewelry, sundries, office supplies, pets, furniture, appliances, hardware, building materials 2 With no consumption of alcohol on the premises. • Medical offices - physicians, dentists, optometrists, chiropractors, and similar practitioners • Restaurants, other than drive-thru • Restaurants, drive-thru • Restaurants, counter take-out with ancillary seating, such as yogurt, ice cream, pastry shops, and similar • Health clubs, martial arts studios, and dance -studios, 5000 sq./ft. floor area or less • Health clubs, martial arts studios, and dance studios, over 5000 sq./ft. 1 foor area • Automobile service stations, with or without minimart • Auto parts stores, with -*e repair or parts installation on the premises 3.30 SPECIFIC DESIGN FEATURES 3.30.1 Screen Wall An eight foot wall, shall be constructed along the north property line, as depicted on the site plan. The purpose of the wall in conjunction with the landscape treatments to be provided adjacent to the wall is to visually screen the development from the existing development to the north of the project site. The screen wall shall be one sided split face block with a two inch cap. 3.30.2 Screening of Rooftop Equipment Consistent with the Zoning Code, all rooftop and wall mounted mechanical equipment including satellite dish shall be screened from view by means of a parapet wall. Line of site drawings showing how all equipment will be screened shall be submitted for review prior to issuance of a building permit. 3.30.3 Utility Enclosures Any utility enclosures including pallet enclosures, propane/generator enclosures shall consist of masonry materials sufficient in height to screen all storage with solid painted gates provided, subject to approval of the Community Development Department prior to issuance of a building permit. October 1996 12790 001 2441 9999 W PD 00 El [fig] 3.30.4 Cart Storage A central designated area and a minimum of two cart corrals shall be provided for the collection and storage of carts, hand trucks and other devices used to carry building materials by shoppers. Additionally, Regular retrieval of used carts shall be provided by the retailer to minimize clutter and circulation problems. The two cart storage areas and central location shall be approved by the Community Development Director, prior to issuance of a building permit. Designated area shall be permanent and provided with screen walls and landscaping and proper signs. 3.30.5 Exterior Lighting Exterior lighting for the project shall comply with the "Dark Sky" Lighting Ordinance. Plans shall be approved by the Community Development Department prior to issuance of building permits. All exterior lighting shall be down shining and provided with shielding to screen glare from adjacent streets and residential property to the north and east to the satisfaction of the Community Development Department. Parking lot and nursery light standards shall be a maximum 25 feet in height and shall be shielded. 3.40 PROPERTY RIGHTS All required easements, rights-of-way and other property rights shall be granted prior to issuance of a grading, improvement or building permit for this development. 3.40.1 Right -of -Way Utility Easements The applicant shall grant public and private street right-of-way utility easements in conformance with the City's General Plan, Municipal Code, applicable specific plans, and as required by the Public Works Director. Property rights required of this development include: A. State Route 111 - 86' half of a 172' right-of-way B. Jefferson Street - 62' half right-of-way transitioning to 81'*half right-of-way on the southerly portion as required for dual left turn lanes and dedicated right turn lane. The applicant may reduce the above right-of-way widths by two feet by reconstructing the west side of the existing Jefferson Street median two feet easterly of the existing location. Right-of-way grants shall include additional widths as necessary to accommodate additional -width improvements shown on the approved improvement plans. 0cmawi9% 1.Z 190 ,1 24,41 9699 V V PD 00 El [or'! 3.40.2 Utility Easements The applicant shall grant any easements necessary for placement of and access to utility lines and structures, drainage basins, mailbox clusters, park lands, and common areas. 3.40.3 City Entry Sign An easement shall be granted to the City at the northwest intersection of Highway 111 and Jefferson Street. Said easement shall be for the purpose of installing the City 'Entry Sign." Specific location and size of easement shall be approved by the City and recorded prior to final occupancy of the Home Depot. 3.50 UTILITIES 3.50.1 Existing Utilities All existing and proposed utilities within or adjacent to the proposed development shall be installed underground. High-voltage power lines which the power authority will not accept underground are exempt from this requirements. 3.50.2 Underground Utilities In areas where hardscape surface improvements are planned, underground utilities shall be installed prior to construction of surface improvements. The applicant shall provide certified reports of utility trench compaction tests for approval of the Public Works Director. 0 ➢ r% 1121". ¢7."T2447 9999 NPD 00 405 ATTACHMENT 5 • Home abutting the northern boundary of the site shall be provided architectural enhancements on their northern elevation facing the Citrus. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Specific Plan 1996-027, Amendment No. 2, and Site Development Permit 2013- 936 submitted by Bedros Darkjian proposing the construction of a 6,720 square - foot tire retail and installation store on a 0.89 -acre vacant pad within the Jefferson Square commercial center. Project: American Tire Depot. CEQA: exempt for environmental review pursuant to Section 15332 (Class 32, In -Fill Development. Location: north of Highway 1 1 1, between Jefferson Street and Dune Palms Road (79-840 Highway 1 1 1). Associate Planner Jay Wuu presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. Chairperson Wright declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 8:21 p.m. Public Speaker: Mr. Bedros Darkjian, AIA, Project Manager with Darkjian Associates, Pasadena, CA — introduced himself, gave a brief overview of the projects, and answered the Commission's questions. Chairperson Wright declared the PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED at 8:26 p.m. Motion — A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Bettencourt/Wilkinson to adopt Resolution 2014-033 recommending to the City Council approval of Specific Plan 1996-027, Amendment No. 2, and Site Development Permit 2013-936 for the American Tire Depot project as submitted with staff's recommendations. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Environmental Assessment 2014-1002, Tentative Parcel Map 2014-1003 (TPM 36791), Site Development Permit 2014-1005, Minor Adjustment 2014-0008, Minor Adjustment 2014-0009, and Sign Permit Application 2014-1001 submitted by Prest Vuksic Architects proposing the construction of a new commercial retail center, including a 17,020 square -foot market (ALDI), a 3,750 square -foot drive- through restaurant (In -N -Out Burger), and a 8,500 square -foot retail pad for future commercial development. Project: La Quinta Square. CEQA: consideration of a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impact and associated Mitigation Monitoring Program. Location: south of Highway 1 1 1 , along Simon Drive (78- 611 Highway 1 1 1). Associate Planner Jay Wuu presented the information contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Community Development Department. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 5 DECEMBER 9, 2014 BIQfl