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CC Resolution 1988-135^ 7 CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 88-135 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ANNOUNCING FINDINGS AND APPROVING A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION FOR THE FILING OF A FINAL MAP. CASE NO. TT 21880 FIRST EXTENSION OF TIME WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did, on the 26th day of August, 1986, hold a duly-noticed Public Hearing on the Environmental Analysis and the request to subdivide +731 acres into a 330-lot single-family residential subdivision with associated golf course and open space lots, generally located on the southeast corner of Avenue 52 and Avenida Bermudas, more particularly described as follows: A PORTION OF SECTIONS 6 AND 7, T6S, R7E, S. B. B. & M. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, at said Public Hearing, did decide to continue the Hearing until September 9, 1986; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, at the continued Public Hearing of the 9th day of September, 1986, considered the Environmental Analysis and Tentative Tract Map No. 21880 and recommended to the City Council adoption of the Environmental Analysis and approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 21880; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did, on the 7th day of October, 1986, hold a duly-noticed Public Hearing to consider the Applicant's request and recommendation of the Planning Commission concerning the Environmental Analysis and Tentative Tract Map No. 21880; and, WHEREAS, said Tentative Map complied with the requirements of 1The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" County of Riverside, Resolution No. 82-213, adopted by reference in City of La Quinta Ordinance No. 5), in that the Planning Director, after initial study Environmental Assessment No. 86-059) determined that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there would not be a significant effect in this case because appropriate mitigation measures were made conditions of the development approval, and that a Negative Declaration should be filed; and, 1- BJ/RESOPC. 009 BIB] 07-09-1998-U01 11:04:36AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCRES-U02 88-U02 135-U02 ^ 7 WHEREAS, at the Public Hearing held on October 7, 1986, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said City Council did make findings to justify the approval of said Tentative Tract map; and, WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, said Tentative Tract Map No. 21880 was approved by the La Quinta City Council based on said findings and subject to certain conditions; and, WHEREAS, the owner, Crystal Canyon of La Quinta has applied for this first Extension of Time for Tentative Tract 21880, in accordance with Section 13.16.230 of the La Quinta Municipal Code relating to time extensions on tentative maps; and, WHEREAS, on November 22, 1988, the La Quinta Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 88-029, recommending to the City Council approval of the first one-year extension of time for Tentative Tract 21880; and, WHEREAS, the La Quinta City Council, on December 6, 1988, did find the following facts to justify recommending approval of said extension of time: 1. The design and improvements of the approved Tentative Tract No. 21880 are consistent with the current goals and objectives of the La Quinta General Plan. 2. Tentative Tract No. 21880 is consistent with current standards of the Municipal Zoning and Land Division Ordinances. 3. The subject site is physically suitable for a 330-unit development with a density of 0.8 units per acre. 4. The design of Tentative Tract No. 21880 and its related improvements are not likely to cause environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish and wildlife or their habitat provided that approval conditions related to mitigation measures for the flora, fauna, and archaeological resources are complied with. 5. The design of Tentative Tract No. 21880 and the type of improvements are not likely to cause public health problems nor would they conflict with existing public easements. 6. The location and appearance of the proposed dwelling units will be made compatible with the area in which the 330-unit development is located. 7. The proposal to provide approximately 70% of the site as usable open space area exceeds the minimum requirements for planned residential developments. 2- BJ/RESOPC. 009 BIB] 07-09-1998-U01 11:04:36AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCRES-U02 88-U02 135-U02 ^ 7 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, as follows: 1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the Planning Commission and the City Council in this case; 2. That it does hereby approve the above-described First Extension of Time for Tentative Tract Map No. 21880 for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached conditions. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council held on this 6t*h day of December, 1988, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Council Members Bohnenberger, Bosworth, Rushworth, Sniff, Mayor Pena NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None City of La Quinta, California ST: x*SAUNDRA L. JUHOLA, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California APPROVED AS TO FORM: City of La Quinta, California 3- BJ/RESOPC.009 BIB] 07-09-1998-U01 11:04:36AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCRES-U02 88-U02 135-U02 ^ 7 455 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL THE HERITAGE CLUB TENTATIVE TRACT NAP NO. 21880 DECEMBER 6, 1988 CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION No. 88-135 * Indicates condition revised. GENERAL 1. Tentative Tract Map No. 21880 shall comply with the requirements and standards of the State Subdivision Map Act and the City of La Quinta Land Division Ordinance, unless otherwise modified by the following conditions. C\I *2. This tentative tract map approval shall expire as ID provided by Government Code Section 66452.6 or other o applicable sections, unless approved for extension pursuant to the City of La Quinta Land Division Ordinance. m *3* Tract phasing plans, including phasing of public improvements, shall be submitted for review and approval by the City Engineer and the Planning and Development Department. *4* Prior to the issuance of a grading a) or building b) permit for construction of any building or use contemplated by this approval, the Applicant shall obtain permits and/or clearances from the following public agencies: City Fire Marshal a) Public Works Department a,b) Planning and Development Department a,b) Riverside Co. Environmental Health Department. b) Desert Sands Unified School District b) Coachella Valley Water District a,b) Imperial Irrigation District b) Evidence of said permits or clearances from the above mentioned agencies shall be presented to the Building Division at the time of the application for a building permit for the use contemplated herewith. 5. This approval shall be in compliance with all applicable conditions and applicable provisions of Specific Plan Nos. 85-005A and 85-005B, Street Vacation Nos. 85-007A and 85-007B, the Washington Street Corridor Specific Plan. GRADING AND DRAINAGE 6. The Applicant shall utilize dust control measures in accordance with the Municipal Code and the Uniform Building Code and subject to the approval of the City Engineer. 1- BJ/CONAPRVL. 011 BIB] 07-09-1998-U01 11:04:36AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCRES-U02 88-U02 135-U02 ^ 745* 7. The Applicant shall have prepared a grading plan that is prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer, who will be required to certify that the constructed conditions at the rough grade state are as per the approved plans and grading permit. This is required prior to issuance of building permits. Certification at the final grade stage and verification of pad elevations is also required prior to final approval of grading construction. *8. Prior to issuance of grading permits, the Applicant shall submit to the Planning and Development Department the following detailed components of the grading plan for review and approval: A. Design of the area of R-1 zoned lots shall incorporate natural elements and any necessary specialized grading technique sand design features to minimize potential adverse effects of hillside grading and of views from the exterior of the project. 9. A thorough preliminary engineering geological and soils engineering investigation shall be done and the report submitted for review along with the grading plan. The report's recommendations shall be incorporated into the grading plan design prior to grading plan approval. The soils engineer and/or the engineering geologist must certify to the adequacy of the grading plan. Pursuant to Section 11568 of the Business and Professions Code, the soils report certification shall be indicated on the final subdivision map. 10. Applicant shall comply with provisions of the Master Plan of Drainage, including payment of fees required therewith, and the City's flood protection ordinance. Drainage disposal facilities shall be provided as required by the City Engineer. Drainage facilities along 52nd Avenue shall be constructed and drainage easements dedicated as required by the City Engineer. TRAFFIC AND CIRCULATION 11. The Applicant shall comply with the following requirements of the City Engineer: A. The Applicant shall dedicate all necessary public street and utility easements as required by the City Engineer. 1. 52nd Avenue: a.) 110' total right-of-way from west project boundary to 400' west of Washington Street. 2- BJ/CONAPRVL.O11 BIB] 07-09-1998-U01 11:04:36AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCRES-U02 88-U02 135-U02 ^ 7 453 b.) 120' total right-of-way from 400' west of Washington to east project boundary. C.) Intersection at Washington Street as required by the City Engineer. 2. Avenida Bermudas: 50' half-street right-of-way. 3. Washington Street: Intersection at 52nd Avenue as required by City Engineer. B. That the Applicant shall construct street improvements to the requirements of the City 1) Engineer and the La Quinta Municipal Code LQMC). 0 1. 52nd Avenue: Full width, plug a minimum of two lanes from the west project boundary to Avenida Bermudas. If improvements from the west project boundary to Avenida Bermudas have been installed by others, the Applicant/Subdivider shall be relieved of this condition; but, if the Applicant/Subdivider installs said improvements as a part of this tract, he shall be eligible for reimbursement of construction costs consistent with any City policy or program in existence at that time. *2. Avenida Bermudas: Half-width. 3. Private Streets: As set forth herein. C. That the Applicant shall have prepared street improvement plans for public and private streets) that are prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer. Street improvements, including traffic signs and markings, and raised median islands if required by the City General Plan) shall conform to City standards as determined by the City Engineer and adopted by the LQMC 3" AC over 4" Class 2 Base Minimum for residential streets). Street design shall take into account the subgrade soil strength, the anticipated traffic loading, and street design life. D. All utilities will be installed and trenches compacted to the City's standards prior to construction of any streets. The soils engineer shall provide the necessary compaction test reports for review by the City Engineer. 12. Applicant shall dedicate vehicle access rights, except at street intersections, to 52nd Avenue and Avenida Bermudas. 3- BJ/CONAPRVL. 011 BIB] 07-09-1998-U01 11:04:36AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCRES-U02 88-U02 135-U02 ^ 7454 13. Applicant shall install traffic signal at Washington Street and 52nd Avenue. 14. Applicant shall comply with the following requirements for private street improvements: A. A" Street shall be aligned to connect to the new precise centerline of Washington Street. B. Tract entry streets shall provide two entrance and two exit lanes with a minimum 24-foot each way. C. The width of all interior streets, which have units along both sides of the roadway, excluding cul-de-sacs, shall have a minimum pavement width of 36'. 15. Applicant shall provide a bicycle/pedestrian link between 52nd Avenue and Avenida Nuestra near Calle Rondo. TRACT AND BUILDING DESIGN *16. Development of the project site shall comply with Exhibit A, as contained in the Planning and Development Department's file for Tentative Tract No. 21880, and the following conditions, which conditions shall take precedence in the event of any conflict with the provisions of the tentative tract map. *17. A minimum 20' landscaped setback shall be required along 52nd Avenue and Avenida Bermudas. Design of these setbacks shall be approved by the Planning Commission and shall be consistent with the 52nd Avenue Specific Plan and any applicable approvals/conditions as set forth in Condition *5. A. The minimum setback may be modified to an average" if a meandering or curvilinear wall design is used. *B. The setback area shall be established as a separate common lot and be maintained as set forth in Condition No. 17.(C.), unless an alternative method is approved by the Planning and Development Department. C. A Landscape Maintenance and Lighting District shall be formed to maintain medians on 52nd Avenue and landscape and wall improvements on the northerly side of 52nd. Applicant shall establish, through its Homeowners Association, provisions to maintain the parking and setback areas along the south side of 52nd and the east side of Bermudas contiguous to the project. These provisions shall allow the City 4- BJ/CONAPRVL.0ll BIB] 07-09-1998-U01 11:04:36AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCRES-U02 88-U02 135-U02 ^ 7 451 to take over maintenance if not adequately performed. D. The Applicant is encouraged to minimize steep slope designs within the perimeter landscaping setback areas along 52nd Avenue and Avenida Bermudas. In no case shall these areas have slopes or berming in excess of 33 percent as measured from the top of the crown of the street elevation. 18. This approval authorizes the construction of a golf clubhouse, tennis building with tennis courts, gatehouses, and a maintenance facility at the general locations shown on Exhibit A, as amended by these ID conditions. These buildings' specific locations, design, o height, and size shall be subject to separate plot plan approval by the Planning Commission. m *19. The development of custom, single-family lots shall be governed by the following: A. The Applicant shall establish a Design Review Committee to review and approve all development within Tentative Tract No. 21880. The main objectives of this Committee shall be to assure that building architecture, building materials and colors, building height and setbacks, and landscape design follow appropriate design themes throughout the tract. *B. Applicant shall establish within the CC&R' 5 site design standards appropriate to estate and villa lots, including but not limited to, front, side and rear setbacks, lot coverage, etc. Standards shall be reviewed by the Planning and Development Department as part of its review of the CC&R1s, but be no less restrictive than the R-1 or R-2 Zone standards, as appropriate. *C. Prior to issuance of an occupancy permit for any house within Tentative Tract No. 21880, landscaping/groundcover shall be installed and appropriately maintained. Type of planting, method of installation, and maintenance techniques shall be subject to plan approval by the Planning and Development Department. *D. All roof-mounted equipment shall be screened from view at all sides by design of the house. All ground-mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from view by methods approved by the Planning and Development Department. E. No two-story units shall be allowed on a lot any portion of which is within 200t of 52nd Avenue, 5- BJ/CONAPRVL. 011 BIB] 07-09-1998-U01 11:04:36AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCRES-U02 88-U02 135-U02 ^ 7452 Avenida Bermudas, or common property lines with the Desert Club of La Quinta. No two-story units shall be allowed within the R-1 Zoned portion of the site unless appropriate toning changes are approved. 20. Provision shall be made for a significant viewing opportunity on both sides of the main project entrance at 52nd and Washington through the use of landscaping, lakes, fence design and setbacks. Provision shall also be made on Avenida Bermudas near both intersections of I" Street with C" Street and give consideration to the former site of the maintenance building Revision *1) located at the northwest corner of the project site the area generally lying south of the existing 52nd Avenue alignment and east of Avenida Bermudas) for extensive wall setback and landscaping to enhance views, but open fencing shall not be required. *21. Any minor changes in lot mix, or size lot, lines, or shapes, or street alignments, shall be approved by the Planning and Development Department. PUBLIC SERVICES AND UTILITIES 22. The Applicant shall comply with the requirements of the City Fire Marshal, who may approve alternate means of compliance where deemed appropriate and equivalent to these standards: A. Install Super fire hydrants, 6" x 4" x 2-1/2" x 2-1/2") located no less than 25 feet from any building nor more than 165 feet from any lot frontage. Hydrants shall be spaced not more than 330 feet apart as measured along approved vehicular travelways. Minimum fire flow shall be 2500 gpm for two hours duration at 20 psi. B. Cul-de-sacs longer than 150 feet shall have a minimum turning diameter of 90 feet. Cul-de-sacs shall be no longer than 550 feet unless provided with an approved emergency alternate access or other appropriate fire protection approved by the Fire Marshal. C. Applicant/Developer shall furnish two 2) copies of the water system plans to the fire department for review. Plans shall conform to fire hydrant types, location and spacing, and, the system shall meet the fire flow requirements. Plans shall be signed/approved by a registered civil engineer and the local water company with the following certification: I certify that the design of the water system is in accordance with the requirements prescribed by the Riverside County Fire Department." 6- BJ/CONAPRVL. 011 BIB] 07-09-1998-U01 11:04:36AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCRES-U02 88-U02 135-U02 ^ 7 449 D. Prior to arrival of combustible materials on the site, the above conditions a and b) must be operating. E. Interior street widths shall be a minimum of 36 feet. 23. The Applicant shall comply with the requirements of the Coachella Valley Water District CVWD) as follows: A. The water and sewage disposal system for the project shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of the City and CVWD. ID B. Tentative Tract No. 21880 shall be annexed to o Improvement District No. 55 of the Coachella Valley Water District for sanitation service. m C. where there are identified conflicts with existing Coachella Valley Water District facilities1 the City shall withhold permits until satisfactory arrangements have been made with the District. D. The alignment and si*e of the stormwater facilities, including any needed off-site facilities, shall be in accordance with plans approved by CVWD in conjunction with the La Quinta Redevelopment Project. 1. Applicant shall provide easements without compensation for these stormwater facilities in accordance with the signed agreement with the City of La Quinta and Coachella Valley Water District. 2. Actual construction of stormwater facilities shall be subject to reimbursement from redevelopment agency funds to the extent that construction is part of the regional stormwater facility system and in accordance with any signed agreement. 24. Applicant shall install dry" stormwater facilities on Avenida Bermudas in conjunction with the installation of street improvements. These facilities shall include catch basins, culverts, and other improvements to connect these facilities to the regional system, pursuant to plans approved by CVWD and the City of La Quinta. A. Applicant shall provide easements without compensation for these facilities in accordance with the Applicant's signed agreement with the City of La Quinta and Coachella Valley Water District. 7- BJ/coNAPRvL.0l1 BIB] 07-09-1998-U01 11:04:36AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCRES-U02 88-U02 135-U02 ^ 7450 B. Actual construction of local stormwater facilities shall be subject to reimbursement by any assessment district or similar funding mechanism) if such is implemented to the extent that construction is for facilities to accept off-site local drainage. C. Applicant shall comply with his signed agreement with the City to accept local drainage from the developed area to the west. 25. The Applicant shall comply with the following requirements regarding fire station facilities: A. Prior to the recordation of the final map, the Applicant shall dedicate to the City a one acre site for a fire station, at a location approved by the Riverside County Fire Department and the City. B. The Applicant shall prepare and submit building plans for the proposed station for the review and approval by Riverside County Fire Department and the City. C. The Applicant shall make a payment of $100,000 to provide for the partial construction of the fire station. This contribution shall be used as a credit for fire facilities infrastructure fees until those fees exceed the amount of the credit. 26. All utility improvements shall be installed underground. *27. In order to mitigate impacts on public schools, the Applicant shall comply with the following: *A. Prior to the issuance of any building permits, the Application shall provide the Planning and Development Department with written clearance from the DSUSD stating that the per-unit impact fees have been paid. WALLS, FENCING. SCREENING, AND LANDSCAPING *28. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the Applicant shall submit to the Planning and Development Department, for review and approval, a plan or plans) showing the following: A. Landscaping, including revisions to plant types, sizes, spacing, and locations as required by these conditions, or proposed by the Applicant. B. Landscape irrigation system. C. Location and design detail of any proposed and/or required walls. 8- BJ/CONAPRVL. 011 BIB] 07-09-1998-U01 11:04:36AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCRES-U02 88-U02 135-U02 ^ 7 44* D. Location and design of sidewalks on-site and on adjacent streets. E. Exterior lighting plan. The approved landscaping and improvements shall be installed prior to the issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy. The landscaping shall be maintained in a healthy, viable condition for the life of the project. Landscaping within 10 feet of all entry roadways shall not exceed 30 inches in height. landscaping shall not interfere with vehicle overhand areas. C\i 29. Desert or native plant species and drought resistant Ii) planing materials shall be encouraged to be incorporated o into the landscaping plans for the site. Provision shall also be made for planting materials which provide forage ci:* and nesting areas for nearby wildlife. 30. Adequate provision shall be made for continuous maintenance of all landscaping and related features. *31. A minimum six-foot-high, solid, masonry wall shall be provided along the west, north, and a portion of the east project perimeters of the project, except for the perimeter adjacent to the mountains where fencing, if any, shall be designed so as to permit wildlife to enter the site. Fencing shall be prohibited along the project portions which abut the mountain areas to permit unobstructed wildlife migration. The exact location, design, and materials shall be subject to review and approval by the Planning and Development Department. *32. All lighting facilities shall be designed to minimize light and glare impacts to surrounding property and shall be subject to review and approval by the Planning and Development Department. *33* The existing trees on the site shall be incorporated into the design wherever feasible. All grading, construction and related operations for this project shall be in compliance with the approval for tree retention, dated 11/18/86. MANAGEMENT 34. Prior to the recordation of the final map, the Applicant shall submit to the Planning Director the following documents which shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the City that the open space/recreation areas and private streets and drives shall be maintained in accordance with the intent and purpose of this approval. A. The document to convey title; 9- BJ/CONAPRVL.011 BIB] 07-09-1998-U01 11:04:36AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCRES-U02 88-U02 135-U02 ^ 7 448 B. Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions to be recorded; and, C. Management and maintenance agreement to be entered into with the unit/lot owners of this land division. The approved Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions shall be recorded at the same time that the final subdivision map is recorded. A homeowners association, with the unqualified right to assess the owners of the individual units for reasonable maintenance costs, shall be established and continuously maintained. The association shall have the right to lien the property of any owners who default in the payment of their assessments. Such lien shall not be subordinate to any encumbrance other than a first deed of trust, provided that such deed of trust is made in good faith and for value and is of record prior to the lien of the homeowners association. MISCELLANEOUS *35* Appropriate approvals shall be secured prior to establishing any construction or sales facilities, and/or signs on the subject property. 36. The Applicant acknowledges that the City is considering a City-wide Landscape and Lighting District and by recording a subdivision map agrees to be included in the District. Any assessments will be done on a benefit basis as required by law. *37* Prior to the issuance of any grading permits, the Applicant shall contract with the UC-Riverside Archaeological Research Unit to complete the resource study and collection at the following sites: A. CA-Riv-2623: Recover information and preserve rock cairns where possible. B. CA-Riv-2824: Conduct date recovery excavations. C. CA-Riv-2826: Move some of the seed milling features to an interpretative setting elsewhere within the project. D. CA-Riv-2827: Conduct additional testing and, on the basis of this testing, conduct recovery excavations if warranted. E. CA-Riv-1179: Conduct data recovery excavations. Applicant shall provide verification to the Planning and Development Department of completion of this task. 10 BJ/CONAPRVL. 011 BIB] 07-09-1998-U01 11:04:36AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCRES-U02 88-U02 135-U02 ^ 7 445 The developer shall retain a qualified archaeologist immediately and take appropriate mitigation measures when any archaeological remains or artifacts are encountered during project development. *38. The Applicant shall pay the required processing, plan checking, and inspection fees as are current at the time the work is being accomplished by City personnel or subcontractors for the Planning and Development, or Engineering Departments. *39* Applicant shall submit plans for street lighting along roads, if any, for review and approval by the Planning c\I and Development Department. ID o 40. The developer of this subdivision of land shall cause no easements to be granted or recorded over any portion of CD this property between the date of approval by the City Council and the date of recording of the final map without the approval of the City Engineer. 41. The Developer/Subdivider shall provide a 30-foot-wide access easement from the realigned 52nd Avenue to the old 52nd Avenue along the eastern boundary of the Desert Club1' property. The Developer/Subdivider shall provide the Desert Club" owners access, improvement and maintenance rights over said easement. Also, the City of La Quinta shall be granted public right of pass and repass over said easement. 42. Prior to recordation of any portion of Tract Map No. 21880, the Applicant shall submit for review and approval by the City Engineer and Planning Director plans which relocate the maintenance facility entrance and associated frontage road improvements to an appropriate location which will minimize traffic hazards and conflicts on Avenida Bermudas and Calle Arroba to the extent feasible. 43. Thirty 30) days prior to the approval of a Final Nap, the Applicant/Subdivider shall have submitted to the City Manager any and all claims or requests for credit toward Infrastructure Fees attributable from the development of this tract. The City Manger's report shall be made a part of the Council's deliberation on a Final Map, and the action of the City Council in the acceptance or rejection of any such claim or request shall constitute the complete understanding between parties as to the disposition of Infrastructure Fees as it may relate to any future credit. 11 BJ/CONAPRVL. 011 BIB] 07-09-1998-U01 11:04:36AM-U01 ADMIN-U01 CCRES-U02 88-U02 135-U02