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5ubmitted To:
City of La Quinta
74-495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, California 92253-1504
15ubmitted by:
Country Club Properties, LLC
122 1 West Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 1 17
Newport Beach, California 92663
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Planning * Engineering:
Pardue, Cornwell * A55ociate5, Inc
15 1 Kalmu5 Drive, Suite M-2
Costa Mesa, California 92G2G
714 / 241-3400
Landscape Architecture:
GMA Planning and Landscape
Architecture
2700 Newport Boulevard
Suite 190
Newport Beach, California 92GG3
949 / 723-3800
Specific Plan:
Environmental Impact 5cience5
2605 I Via Concha
M1551on Viejo, California 92GO I -5G 15
949 / 837-1 195
Golf Course Architect:
Dye De5ign5
5500 East Yale Avenue
Denver, Colorado 80222
303 / 759-5353
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7 CONTENTS
PAGE NUMBER
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Project Description
ES -1
Project Setting
ES -1
Specific Plan Components
ES -2
Project Processing
ES -3
Related Entitlements
ES -3
SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION/ SPECIFIC ALAN OVERVIEW
1.1 Project Proposal
1-1
1.2 General Plan Land Use and Zoning
1-5
1.3 Specific Plan Purpose
1-6
1.4 Specific Plan Objectives
1-6
1.5 Authority and Requirements for Specific Plan
1-7
1.6 Relationship to General Plan
1-9
1.7 Relationship to City Zoning Code
1-9
1.8 Specific Plan Components
1-11
y 1.9 CEQA Compliance
1-12
' SECTION 2 - EXISTING CONDITIONS
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2.1 Background
2-1
2.2 Existing Site Conditions
2-1
2.3 General Plan Land Use and Zoning
2-4
`- 2.4 Existing Circulation and Access
2-4
2.5 Topography
2-4
2.6 Vegetation
2-4
SECTION 3 - PLAN ELEMENTS
3.1 Land Use
3-1
3.2 Circulation and Access
3-10
3.3 Infrastructure Plan
3-13
3.4 Community Facilities
3-14
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SECTION 4 - DESIGN GUIDELINES
Methods and Interpretation
4.1 Statement of Purpose
4-1
4.2 Applicability
4-1
4.3 Organization
4-2
4.4 Community Guidelines
4-3
4.5 Golf Course Country Club Guidelines
4-18
4.6 Residential Guidelines
4-23
SECTION S — DEVELOPHENT REGULATIONS
6.6
5.1 Purpose and Intent
5-1
5.2 Applicability
5-1
5.3 Definition of Terms
5-1
5.4 Development Regulations
5-2
SECTION 6 - IMPLEMENTATION
6.1
Methods and Interpretation
6-1
6.2
Development Review Process
6-2
6.3
Specific Plan Modifications and Amendments
6-3
6.4
City of La Quinta Impact Fee Requirements
6-4
6.5
Project Financing
6-4
6.6
Maintenance Responsibilities
6-4
6.7
Density Allocations
6-5
SECTION 7 - GENEI;AL ALAN CONSISTENCY
7.1
Land Use
7-1
7.2
Circulation
7-4
7.3
Open Space
7-8
7.4
Parks and Recreation
7-10
7.5
Environmental Conservation
7-11
7.6
Infrastructure and Public Services
7-12
7.7
Environmental Hazards
7-14
7.8
Air Quality
7-15
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. Land Use Plan
2. Regional Location Map
3. Vicinity Map
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE NUMBER
ES -4
ES -5
ES -6
SECTION 4 — DESIGN GUIDELINES
16.
SECTION 1 — INTRODUCTION/ SPECIFIC PLAN OVERVIEW
4-4
J 4. Project Location Map
1-2
5. Aerial Photo
1-3
6. Land Use Plan
1-4
7. General Plan and Zoning Map
1-5
1 SECTION 2 — EXISTING CONDITIONS
20.
8. Existing and Surrounding Land Use
2-3
SECTION 3 - PLAN ELEMENTS
Primary Entries
9. Conceptual Site/Phasing Plan
3-3
10. Golf Course Routing Plan
3-4
11. Residential Planning Areas
3-7
12. Public Trails
3-9
13. Circulation Plan
3-11
14. Circulation Street Sections
3-12
15. Master Plan of Infrastructure
3-15
SECTION 4 — DESIGN GUIDELINES
16.
Conceptual Landscape Plan
4-4
17.
Perimeter Road Streetscape Plan
4-6
18.
Madison Street Streetscape Plan
4-7
19.
Spine Road/Frontage Road Streetscape Plan
4-8
20.
Cul -de -Sac Streetscape Plan
4-9
21.
Primary Entries
4-11
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22.
Secondary Entries
4-12
23.
Master Plan of Walls and Fencing
4-14
24.
Wall and Fencing Details
4-15
25.
Wall and Fence Perspective
4-16
26.
Screening at Maintenance Yard
4-17
27.
Clubhouse Character Architecture
4-22
28.
Exterior Lighting Detail
4-30
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan is a proposal for a planned golf/residential
iJ community set on 988 acres in the southeastern portion of the City of La Quinta. Country Club
of the Desert planned community is comprised of three championship golf courses designed by
the renowned golf course architect, Pete Dye and will include development of custom home lots,
single family detached homes, detached villas, and resort residential units (casitas) fronting golf
course areas. The Country Club of the Desert Land Use Plan is depicted in Exhibit 1.
Approximately 525 acres of the project site will be developed for golf course uses including
threel8-hole championship golf courses and related clubhouse facilities. Approximately 402
acres of the project site will be developed for 271 custom home lots, 378 single family detached
homes, 149 detached villas, and 21 casitas for a total of 819 residential units at project
completion. Overall density for the Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan area will be 1.21
dwelling units per acre.
The development of the Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan will create an oasis -like desert
retreat with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. The relationship between the
residential development areas and adjacent golf course areas insures spectacular golf view lots
throughout the entire community. The championship designs of the golf courses are dedicated to
7 the enjoyment of golf and promise to attract a nationwide membership.
PROJECT SETTING
The Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan area is located within the City of La Quinta on the
gently sloping floor of the Coachella Valley. The project site is accessible from Interstate 10 and
Highway 111 via Jefferson Street as illustrated in the Regional Location Map, Exhibit 2. The
configuration of the Country Club of the Desert project site is irregular in nature and is bounded
by Avenue 52 and Avenue 53 on the north, Avenue 54 on the south, Jefferson Street and the
Coachella Canal on the west, and Monroe Street on the east as illustrated on the Vicinity Map,
Exhibit 3.
Desert mountain ranges create the backdrop to the Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan area.
Undeveloped desert lands as well as active and fallow agricultural lands surround the project
site.
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SPEC(HO PLAN COMPONENTS
The Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan is comprised of the following major components.
• SECTION 1 — INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
This section provides the reader with a summary of the Country Club of the Desert Land Use
Plan, the project location, entitlements necessary for the project, the relationship of the
Specific Plan to the City's General Plan and Zoning Code, a statement regarding CEQA
compliance, and an overview of the Specific Plan organization.
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• SECTION 2 — EXISTING CONDITIONS
This section of the Specific Plan discusses the site history, existing physical opportunities
and constraints, and the planned and existing land uses surrounding the project site.
• SECTION 3 — PLAN ELEMENTS
This section describes the key elements of Country Club of the Desert's Planned Community
to include the following:
• Land Use
• Circulation and Access
• Infrastructure Plan
i Community Facilities
• SECTION 4 — DESIGN GUIDELINES
This section discusses the Design Guidelines for the Country Club of the Desert Specific
Plan which include graphic representations and text to provide design criteria for the land
planning and site planning as well as the establishment of community image, architectural
and landscaping themes of Country Club of the Desert's Planned Community during its
development.
• SECTION S — DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
The Development Regulations section specifies the standards regulating permitted uses
within each planning area, densities, plotting and design of buildings, edge conditions,
architectural elements, and landscaping requirements.
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• SECTION 6 - IHPLEHENTATION
This section addresses the policies and procedures for the City's review and approval of
t development proposals within the Specific Plan area, the relationship of other entitlements
and approvals associated with the Specific Plan and stipulates the methods and procedures
for interpreting and amending the Specific Plan when necessary.
• SECTION % - GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
This section discusses the relationship of the Specific Plan to the City of La Quinta General
Plan, describes the General Plan policies applicable to the proposed project, and how the
Specific Plan implements those policies.
PROJECT PROCESSING
The authority to prepare, adopt, and implement the Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan is
granted to the City of La Quinta by the California Government Code (Title 7, Division 1,
Chapter 3, Article 8, Sections 65450 through 65457). The City of La Quinta Planning
Commission is required to review and make recommendations to the City Council on the
Specific Plan. The City of La Quinta City Council may adopt the Specific Plan either by
resolution or by ordinance.
RELATED ENTITLEMENTS
The Specific Plan, when adopted, will serve as a legal document that implements the City of La
Quinta General Plan and will serve as the zoning for the Specific Plan area. A tentative tract map
will be processed for approval by the City of La Quinta concurrently with the Specific Plan. The
tentative tract map will indicate approximate locations of lot lines, streets, and proposed grading.
An application for vacating a portion of Avenue 53 will be processed concurrently with the
tentative tract map application and Specific Plan.
Approval of a conditional use permit (CUP) application is required by the City's Zoning Code for
development of resort residential uses. The proposed casitas residential units constitute a "resort
residential" housing type. For this reason, a CUP application for the casitas will also be
J" processed concurrently with the Specific Plan and tentative tract map.
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INTRODUCTION /
5PEORC PLAN
OVERWEW
1.1 PROJECT PROPOSAL
The Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan (Specific Plan) is a proposal for the development
of a planned golf and residential community located at the northeast comer of Jefferson Street
and Avenue 54 in the City of La Quinta. The project site is approximately 988 acres in size and
is generally bounded by Jefferson Street on the west, Avenue 52 on the north, Monroe Street on
the east and Avenue 54 on the south. The "Project Location" Map, Exhibit 4, indicates the
location of the Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan area within the City of La Quinta. The
"Aerial Photo", Exhibit 5, illustrates the project site in its existing condition.
The Project Applicant, Country Club Properties, LLC, proposes the planned development of 819
residential units distributed around three private golf course areas. The Land Use Plan, Exhibit 6,
illustrates the proposed golf and residential development.
Approximately 525 acres of the Specific Plan area (project site) are proposed for development of
three private, championship 18 -hole golf courses. Approximately 402 acres are proposed for
1 development of single family residential uses. Residential uses will include single family custom
lots, single family detached homes, detached villas, and resort residential (casitas). All
homesites will front golf course areas.
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1.2 GEIV ERAL PLAN LAND USE AND 2ONi►VG
The City of La Quinta General Plan and Zoning Map designates the project site as Low Density
Residential and Very Low Density Residential with a Rural Residential Overlay. Approximately 398
acres are zoned for Very Low Density Residential (VLD) development permitting 0-1 dwelling units
per acre with the application of the Rural Residential Overlay. Approximately 590 acres of the project
site are zoned for Low Density Residential (LDR) development permitting 2-4 dwelling units per acre.
The City of La Quinta General Plan land use designation and zoning districts assigned to the project
site are illustrated on Exhibit 7.
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1.3 SPECIRC ALAN PURPOSE
INTRODUCTION / SPECIFIC PIAN OVERVIEW
The Specific Plan will comprehensively define the development regulations, requirements, and
design guidelines for the phased development of golf uses and residential neighborhoods. The
Specific Plan defines the methods and requirements for development of the project and ensures
that the City of La Quinta General Plan is implemented.
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1.4 SPECIFIC PLAN U$JECTIVES
The Specific Plan proposes the development of a planned community to meet the following key
objectives:
• To create a planned golf and residential community with long term viability comprised of
distinctive residential neighborhoods.
• To create a planned community of appropriate density and scale consistent with the City of
La Quinta General Plan and Zoning Code.
To provide for championship golf course facilities, providing premier recreational opportunities
for members of Country Club of the Desert.
• To provide for a perimeter circulation network which provides pedestrian, equestrian, and
bicycle mobility while facilitating appropriate vehicular movement throughout the project site.
• To ensure that the proposed development of the project adequately addresses the City of La
Quinta General Plan requirements for provision of infrastructure, public facilities, and
services.
To assure that Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan is compatible with and
complementary to other surrounding development in the area.
The Specific Plan will address these objectives through the following implementation measures:
Application of design guidelines and development regulations prepared to address the
unique character of the development and to address the goals and policies established in the
City's General Plan.
Provision of an extensive network of open space in the form of three golf courses.
• Development of a link of the multi-purpose trail system adjacent to Madison Avenue as
established in the City's General Plan designed to serve bicyclists, equestrians, and
pedestrians.
• Development of a pedestrian and bicycle oriented circulation system within perimeter streets
comprised of an off-street pedestrian trail system and an on -street bicycle trail network
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linking the project site to the overall bikeway corridor system as described in the General
Plan,
Provision for the comprehensive planning, financing, and implementation of infrastructure to
serve the project site.
• Provision of comprehensive design guidelines establishing unifying community elements and
a unique character for development within the Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan area.
1•S AUTHORnYAND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SPECIEW PLAN
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA QOVERNHENT CODE
The State of California Government Code, Title 7, Division 1, Chapter 3, Article 8, Section
65450-57 grants authority to cities to adopt Specific Plans for purposes of implementing the
goals and policies of their General Plans. The Government Code states that specific plans may be
adopted either by resolution or by ordinance and that the specific plan is required to be consistent
with the General Plan.
CITU OF LA QUINTA 2DNING ORDINANCE
The City of La Quinta Zoning Ordinance provides policies for development subject to the
preparation, adoption, and processing of a Specific Plan pursuant to California Government Code
Sections 65450 and 65507.
1.S.2 REQUMEHENT5
California Government Code Section 65451 sets forth the minimum requirements and review
procedures for specific plans as follows:
• A Specific Plan shall include a text and a diagram or diagrams that specify all of the following in
detail:
1. The distribution, location, and extent of the uses of land, including open space, within the
area covered by the plan;
2. The proposed distribution, location, and extent and intensity of major components of public
and private transportation, sewage, water, drainage, solid waste disposal, energy, and other
essential facilities proposed to be located within the area covered by the plan and needed to
support the land uses described in the plan;
3. Standards and criteria by which improvements will proceed, and standards for the
conservation, development, and utilization of natural resources, where applicable, and
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• A program of implementation measures including regulations, programs, public works projects
and the financing measures necessary to cany out paragraphs 1, Z and 3 above.
The Specific Plan shall include a statement of the relationship of the Specific Plan to the General
Plan.
Country Club of the Desert's Specific Plan is designed to meet the requirements of the State of
California Government Code and the City of La Quinta General Plan. Pursuant to the provisions
of the City of La Quinta Zoning Code, the adoption of the Specific Plan by the City will establish
the zoning regulations for the project site. In instances where the Specific Plan is silent, the City
of La Quinta Zoning Ordinance shall prevail.
1•S•3 DEVELOPMENTAPPROVAL COMPONENTS
The Specific Plan is the major component of a multi -step process that will result in the
development of the 988 acre Specific Plan area. The components of the development approval
process for the Country Club of the Desert are discussed below.
SPECIFIC PLAN
The Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan, when adopted, will serve as a legal document that
implements the General Plan land use designation and will serve as the zoning for the Specific
Plan area. It will serve as a,"blueprint" for development by establishing the distribution of land
use and criteria for development as set forth herein. The Specific Plan establishes the
development requirements and planning guidelines to be applied to each phase of development
within the Specific Plan Area.
SUBDIVISION MAPS
A tentative tract map will be processed for approval by the City of La Quinta concurrently with
the Specific Plan. The tentative tract map will indicate the approximate location of lot lines,
streets, and proposed grading. Following public hearings by the City and approval of the
tentative tract map, a final tract map will be prepared. The final map becomes a legal document
that is recorded and defines legal parcels and lots that can be sold for development. The final
map for individual residential lots when processed for recordation will allow sale of parcels and
lots to individual homeowners.
STREET VACATION
An application for the vacation of a portion of Avenue 53 between Jefferson Street and the
project's easterly border between Avenues 52 and 54 has been submitted to the City for approval
concurrently with the approval of the Specific Plan and Tentative Map. The City Council will be
the approving body for the application for street vacation.
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
The Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan proposes development of a resort residential form
of housing in the form of the proposed casitas. The City of La Quinta Zoning Code permits
development of resort residential uses in Low Density Residential and Very Low Density
Residential zones subJect to approval of a conditional use permit (CUP). An application for a
CUP will be processed concurrently with the Specific Plan and tentative tract map to permit
development of the casitas.
1.6 RELATIONSW TO GENERAL PLAN
The Specific Plan establishes the development requirements and planning guidelines to be
applied to each phase of development within the Specific Plan Area. The Specific Plan, when
adopted, will also serve as the legal document to implement the General Plan designation and
Zoning for the project site.
1.7 RELATIONSHIP TO CITY 2ONING CODE
r The City of La Quinta Zoning Code establishes the zoning classifications of Very Low Density
Residential with a Rural Residential Overlay and Low Density Residential Development for the
project site. The established zoning for the project site permits the development of residential
single family uses as well as golf courses and country clubs. Resort residential land uses are
permitted subject to approval of a conditional use permit.
Based upon the City's zoning, development of up to 2,758 dwelling units would be permitted on
the project site as described in Table 1 below. The proposed development of 819 residential units
at 1.21 dwelling units per acre is consistent with the City's Zoning for the project site.
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ITABLE 1- ZONING SUMMARY
ZONING
MAX. UNITS # UNITS PROPOSED
PERMITTED PROPOSED DENSITY
Very Low Density Residential/ Rural 398 398
Residential Overlay
(0-1 DU/Acre)
Low Density Residential
(2-4 DU/Acre) 590 2.360
TOTAL 988 Z 758 1 819 1.21 du/acre
The Specific Plan proposes development of 819 residential dwelling units, or 30 % of the total
allowable units, within the project site.
The proposed use of the project site for golf and residential development of 819 units is consistent
with the City of La Quinta Zoning Code. The Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan, when
approved, will implement the City's General Plan and will provide for the zoning development
regulations for the project site.
A specific plan is proposed for Country Club of the Desert to provide for flexibility in the
application of development standards to enable development of a master planned community with
varying housing types surrounding golf course uses all distributed within both the Low Density
Residential and the Very Low Density Residential zoning districts. The Country Club of the Desert
Specific Plan complies with the City of La Quinta Zoning except as specifically provided for herein.
Where development regulations in the Specific Plan differ from those of the City's Zoning Code,
the Specific Plan shall prevail. Where the Specific Plan is silent on a development regulation, the
City's Zoning Code shall prevail. In particular, the Specific Plan differs from the Zoning Code in
the following areas as further described in Section 4, "Design Guidelines" and Section 5,
"Development Regulations" of the Specific Plan:
• Variations from the residential development standards for single family dwellings with respect
to minimum lot size requirements, minimum lot frontage, minimum front yard setbacks, and
side yard setback requirements within the Low Density Residential and Very Low Residential
Zoning Districts.
• Variation from the Zoning Code requirement for number of vehicular parking spaces for the
golf course and clubhouse facilities.
• Inclusion of development standards for the golf course clubhouse.
• Inclusion of design guidelines for the entire community and golf uses as well as enhanced
design guidelines for residential uses.
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Additionally, the Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan varies from the City of La Quinta
Subdivision Regulations regarding the maximum length of cul -de -sac -streets.
1.9 SPECIFIC PLAN COMPONENTS
The Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan is comprised of the following major components.
1.9.1 EX(STW CONDITIONS
Section 2 discusses the site history, existing physical opportunities and constraints, and the
existing and planned land uses surrounding the project site.
1.9.2 PLAN ELEMENTS
Section 3 describes the key elements of Country Club of the Desert's Planned Community to
include the following:
LAND USE
Country Club of the Desert's Land Use Plan provides a comprehensive plan for the development
of the approximately 988 acre project site to address the goals and objectives of the City of La
Quinta General Plan and Zoning Code as well as the market potential of the project site. The
Land Use Plan provides a description of each land use by planning area, a statistical summary of
each land use, and a circulation plan within perimeter public streets to include pedestrian,
bicycle, and multi-purpose trails as well as a vehicular circulation system.
CIRCULATION AND ACCESS
The circulation plan provides a hierarchy of entries, roadways, trails, pedestrian walkways, and
Class II bicycle trails proposed for perimeter streets adjacent to the planned community. A
multi-purpose trail is proposed adjacent to the easterly right of way for Madison Street. Special
attention has been given to those streets within the Specific Plan which are designated as Image
Corridors within the City's General Plan. Dimensions and sections of each type of roadway and
trail are provided in this section of the Specific Plan.
INFRASTRUCTURE
The Master Plan of Infrastructure, Public Facilities, and Public Utilities of the Specific Plan
describes the level of existing infrastructure, public facilities and utilities available to the project
site and those necessary to be constructed to serve the proposed development. Infrastructure
facilities discussed include circulation, water, sewer, and storm drainage systems. Utilities to be
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installed such as telephone, cable, electric, and gas as well as community facilities, such as
schools, are also discussed in this portion of the Specific Plan.
DESIGN GUIDELINES
Section 4 includes graphic representations and text to guide the land planning, site planning,
community image and theme, architectural design, and landscaping of Country Club of the
Desert's Planned Community during its development. Streetscapes, entries, building orientation,
plotting, grading, edge treatments, relationship between land uses, parking, lighting, and
architectural design elements are some of the features to be addressed in this section.
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Section 5 specifies the standards regulating permitted uses within each planning area, densities,
plotting and general design of buildings, edge conditions, and landscaping.
IMPLEMENTATION
Section 6 addresses- the policies and procedures for the City's review and approval of
development proposals within the Specific Plan area. This section also stipulates the methods
and procedures for interpreting and amending the Specific Plan when necessary.
GENERZAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
Section 7 addresses the City of La Quinta General Plan and the relationship of the proposed
Specific Plan to the General Plan. Both the General Plan Element policy applicable to the
Specific Plan and the method with which the Specific Plan implements the General Plan policy
are discussed in this section.
1.1 CEQA COMPLIANCE
A Project Environmental Impact Report (EIR) will be prepared by the City of La Quinta for
Country Club of the Desert in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and City requirements. The EIR will address impacts associated with the
implementation of the Specific Plan, tentative tract map, street vacation, and conditional use
permit for the project and will recommend mitigation measures to reduce impacts to a less than
significant level. The EIR will be prepared to fulfill the requirement for environmental
determinations for all subsequent discretionary and ministerial development applications within
1 the Specific Plan Area.
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EXISTING CONDITIONS
2.1 $Ae ROUND
The Specific Plan area is an approximately 988 acre project site located south Avenue 52,
southeast of the Coachella Canal, north of Avenue 54, West of Monroe Street, and east of
Jefferson Street in the City of La Quinta. The project site has historically been used for
agricultural purposes. Agricultural activities have included row crop production, grazing, and
horse farming.
A portion of the site was included in the previously approved Vista Santa Rosa Specific Plan
(SP Case No. 90-020) adopted by the City Council on January 21,1992. The Vista Santa Rosa
Specific Plan provided for the development of up to 850 single family detached homes and
recreational amenities on approximately 282.3 acres located south of Avenue 52, west of
Madison Street, north of Avenue 53 and southeast of the Coachella Canal. Development of the
project site consistent with the provisions of the Vista Santa Rosa Specific Plan has not
-occurred.
2.2 EXISTING SITE CONDMONS
2.2.1 EXISTING PROJECT SITE LAND USE
The majority of the project site is fallow agricultural land, however portions of the project site
are currently used as grazing land, horse corrals, and stables. These uses will continue until the
Specific Plan and Tentative Tract Map are approved by the City of La Quinta and will be phased
out as development occurs. A few abandoned structures exist on the project site including at
least one residential structure.
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2.2.2 SURROUNDING LAND USE
EX(STfNG
The Project Site is bounded on the southeast, east, north, and west by active agricultural uses,
horse stables and polo fields located within the City of Indio, as well as fallow agricultural land.
The 1,650 acre PGA West golf and residential community is located to the south of the project
site adjacent to Avenue 54. The Coachella Canal is located adjacent to the project site in a
generally northeasterly to southwesterly configuration. A residential custom home subdivision is
located adjacent to the project site to the north of Avenue 52, west of Madison Street, and east of
the Coachella Canal.
The City of La Quinta General Plan and Zoning Map designate the undeveloped areas
surrounding the project site as Very Low Density Residential with a Rural Residential Overlay
on the south, Neighborhood Commercial on the southeast corner of Avenue 52 and Jefferson
Street, Low Density Residential on the west, Low Density Residential and Very Low Residential
with a Rural Residential Overlay on the north.
PROPOSED
Undeveloped areas surrounding the project site within the City of La Quinta are in the process of
being approved for residential and commercial development. These areas include "The Ranch",
a 625 acre development located west of the project site adjacent to Jefferson Street and south of
the Citrus Golf Course, and "The Grove", a 325 acre residential specific plan area located north
west of the project site adjacent to the Coachella Canal, east of Jefferson Street, and south of
Avenue 50.
The existing and proposed land use for the project site and the areas immediately adjacent to the
project site are illustrated in Exhibit 8.
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The project site has a General Plan Land Use designation and zoning district classification of
Low Density Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre) and Very Low Density Residential (0-2
dwelling units per acre). The project site has a Rural Residential Overlay over the portion of the
site zoned for Very Low Density Residential development establishing a maximum of 1 dwelling
unit per acre in the Very Low Density Residential zone.
Based upon the General Plan and zoning for the project site a maximum of 2,168 residential
units would be permitted on the 988 acre project site. The City's zoning district classification for
the project site also permits development of golf courses.
2.4 EXISTING C live ULATION
Regional access to the project site is provided from Highway 111 located north of the project
site. The Project Site is bounded on the north by Avenue 52 which is a two lane paved roadway,
on the east by Monroe Street which is currently half improved, on the south by Avenue 54 which
is half improved, and on the west by Jefferson Street which is improved to its full travel lane
right-of-way.
2. S TOPOGRAPHY
The site area is relatively flat and lacks any significant topographic variation. The site gently
slopes from north -to -south.
2.6 VEGETATION
The Specific Plan area has been extensively used for agricultural operations, including the
cultivation of row crops and pastureland for horse grazing. The natural vegetation and soils
conditions that once occurred throughout the project area have been significantly altered through
agricultural and human uses. Several groves of Tamarisk trees which have been historically used
for windbreaks occupy the project site.
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PIAN ELEMENTS
3.1 LAND USE
The Country Club of the Desert is a 988 acre planned community offering a luxurious golf resort
lifestyle in the picturesque desert setting of La Quinta. The centerpiece of the community is its
three championship private country club golf courses. The three golf courses provide a
significant open space character to the community, while also providing the opportunity for
homesites along the fairways to complement the golf resort lifestyle of the community. In fact,
every custom and single family homesite features golf course frontage. Residential development
provides for a variety of housing opportunities, including Custom homes, Single Family
Detached homes, Detached Villas, and Casitas.
The Conceptual Site/Phasing Plan shown in Exhibit 9 depicts the overall arrangement of land
uses within Country Club of the Desert as well as the anticipated phasing of development. The
following statistical summary, Table 2, provides a tabulation of land uses by acreage, density and
number of dwelling units where applicable.
TABLE 2 OVERALL STATISTICAL SUMMARY
3.1.1 PHASING
Development phasing within Country Club of the Desert is anticipated to occur in three phases.
The first phase is anticipated to include completion of a full 18 -hole golf course and nine holes
of a second golf course along with associated residential development, as depicted in Exhibit 9.
Phase 2 will commence at the completion of the first phase and will complete the remaining nine
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ACRES
DENSITY NO. OF UNITS
GOLF COURSE & COUNTRY CLUB
525
RESIDENTIAL
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Custom
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Single Family Detached
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Detached Villas
149
Casitas
21
ARTERIAL ROADWAYS
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1.21 Du/Ac 819 Units
3.1.1 PHASING
Development phasing within Country Club of the Desert is anticipated to occur in three phases.
The first phase is anticipated to include completion of a full 18 -hole golf course and nine holes
of a second golf course along with associated residential development, as depicted in Exhibit 9.
Phase 2 will commence at the completion of the first phase and will complete the remaining nine
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holes of the second golf course providing a second 18 -hole golf course along with associated
residential development. The third and final phase of development will commence after sale of
golf memberships and completion of Phases 1 and 2.
3.1.2 GOLF COURSE COUNTRY CLU$ (PR VATE)
The signature element of The Country Club of the Desert is its three championship golf courses
and related clubhouse facilities encompassing approximately 525 acres. Exhibit 10 illustrates the
golf course routing plan. Designed by the renowned Pete Dye, the threel8-hole golf courses will
bring an oasis -like setting to this desert retreat while offering splendid views of the surrounding
mountains. Each golf course is a par 72 course, ranging from 7,200 to 7,300 yards in length,
offering a challenging yet rewarding golf experience for golfers of all skill levels.
The golf courses interface with residential neighborhoods, providing the opportunity for
spectacular golf course view lots throughout Country Club of the Desert. Where residential
development borders both sides of a golf hole, a 400 foot wide corridor is provided to ensure
adequate safety for residences adjacent to the fairway. On double fairways, a minimum 700 foot
wide corridor provides sufficient rough between the golf course and residential lots. Throughout
the community, the golf course is significantly lower than the adjacent lots. This allows golf
course views from the individual homesites, while also creating a visual separation for golfers on
the course, enhancing the golfing experience.
The golf courses are rich in variety of golfing experiences. The routings set the stage for the
creation ' of three distinctive golf courses, each having 18 diverse and balanced holes. Water
features and sand traps are manmade hazards that have been incorporated into the design of the
golf courses. The landscaping has been designed as an integral element of the golf course design.
The golf courses are contoured and landscaped so the players get the thrill of nature that is
inherent to this California oasis. The golf courses have been designed to accommodate and
challenge golfers of varying skill levels. Five sets of tees have been designed for each golf hole
to allow the golf course to play approximately 7,300 yards, 6,800 yards, 6,200 yards, 5,600 yards
and 4,500 yards. The tees not only vary in length, but also have been staggered to allow the
more forward tees an open approach to a fairway, while the back tees will have several options.
After enjoying a round on the links, or as a destination unto itself, members and guests may relax
land enjoy the magnificent amenities offered in the clubhouse facilities, including but not limited
to the following:
1 • Restaurant and Bar facilities • Men's and Women's Locker Rooms
• Conference and Banquet facilities • Health and Spa facilities
• Concierge • Beauty Salon
• Pro Shop • Tennis Courts
• Cart Storage • Swim Pools
• Driving Range
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3.1.3 RESIDENTIAL MANNING AREAS
PLAN ELEMENTS
The residential planning areas total approximately 402 acres within Country Club of the Desert,
providing an array of housing options to complement the overall golf course resort lifestyle of
the community, including the following:
TABLE 3 RESIDENTIAL STATISTICAL SUNWARY
MIN. NET NET NO. OF
LOT SIZE ACRES' DENSITY UNITS
RESIDENTIAL
Custom 15,000 Sq. Ft.
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Detached Villas 3,000 Sq. Ff.
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1. Net acres are defined as the gross acreage minus the area devoted to arterial roadways and golf
areas.
The residential planning areas are designed in such a manner that every homesite has golf course
frontage. This is accomplished primarily through an emphasis on the use of cul-de-sac street
patterns providing "fingers" of residential development throughout the golf course. Thus, all
homesites enjoy the open space views afforded by the golf course as well as the scenic
surrounding mountains. The residential neighborhoods within the Country Club of the Desert
Specific Plan are illustrated in Exhibit 11.
Residential Housing Types
The residential components within Country Club of the Desert are comprised of four distinct
housing types as discussed below.
• Custom Lots
Custom lots comprise a predominant portion of the overall residential land use proposed for
Country Club of the Desert. The minimum lot size for custom lots is established as 15,000 square
feet. Sales of custom lots will be to individual homeowners desiring a site to construct a unique
"old world style" home within a golf course setting.
• Single Family Detached
A predominant residential product type proposed for Country Club of the Desert is single family
detached production housing. The minimum lot size for single family detached production lots
is 8,000 square feet. Single family detached production lots will be marketed to merchant
builders providing a range of "old world style" homes for buyers.
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• Villas
PLAN ELEMENTS
The villas will consist of single family detached units on lots with a minimum area of 3,000
square feet and will include four floor plans ranging in size from 1,900 square feet to 2,500
square feet. Units will be arranged in a small cluster of 4 units per cluster, consisting of turn -in
garages for the end units and straight -in garages for the center two units which will be set back
from the street. The two center units will have options for detached casita units, and all plans will
have various second floor options consisting of bedrooms, office, or guest rooms.
• Casitas
The Casitas will be a specialized residential use oriented toward resort activity as part of the
golf/residential country club. The casitas will be primarily a rental unit which, at a later date,
may be sold. The casitas will consist of one floor plan of approximately 1,500 square feet.
Covered parking for these units will be located across the street from the units. Because the
casitas represent a resort residential form of housing, approval by the City of a conditional use
permit will be required as provided for in the. City's Zoning Code.
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Public trails, including a multi -use hiking, biking, and equestrian trail, and a network of Class II
bicycle trails will be constructed within the public right of way and easements adjacent to the
�-� project site as part of the development of the Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan. The
following is a description of the public trails to be constructed within the project site. Exhibit 12
is a plan view of the public trail system.
MULTI-PURPOSE TRAIL
r� The City's General Plan Park and Recreation Policy Diagram depicts an equestrian trail corridor
extending in a north/south configuration along Madison Street between Avenue 50 and Avenue
58 then turning westward and extending through Lake Cahuilla County Regional Park and on
into the Santa Rosa Mountains. A link of this trail extends through the Country Club of the
Desert Specific Plan area along Madison Street between Avenue 52 and Avenue 54. As part of
the development of the Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan, a 10 -foot wide multi-purpose
trail will be constructed within a 32 -foot wide landscape setback located adjacent to the easterly
right of way of Madison Street. This multi-purpose trail will provide a critical link of the
equestrian trail corridor described in the General Plan and will address the recreational needs of
equestrians, hikers, and bikers alike.
3WYCLE TRIALS
The City's General Plan Bikeway Corridor Policy Diagram illustrates a network of bicycle trails
extending around the project site and connecting to other segments of the bikeway corridor along
Jefferson Street, Madison Street, Monroe Street, Avenue 54, and Avenue 52. The Specific Plan
proposes the development of a network of Class II bicycle trails within the public rights of way
of Avenue 52, Avenue 54, Monroe Street, Madison Street, and Jefferson Street as part of the
development of these streets adjacent to the project site. Jefferson Street is currently improved to
its total travel lane width.
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3.2 ORCULAVDN AND Access
3.2.1 MASTER PLAN Of ORCULAVON
P_1 Country Club of the Desert will be served by a hierarchy of roadways including perimeter
roadways that link the site to the overall La Quinta area, and internal streets serving the golf
courses, clubhouse, and residential neighborhoods within the community itself. The proposed
circulation system is designed in conformance with the Circulation Element of the City of La
Quinta General Plan and is illustrated in Exhibit 13.
3.2.2 STREET H( RARCHY
�} Street sections for each street are illustrated in Exhibit 14.
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STREET OVMRSHIP `d -Block STATUS
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Local Streets (2) Private 41' Full Improvements to be constructed
as part of project development.
Cul-de-sacs (2) Private 31' Full Improvements to be constructed
as part of prpiect development
1. A 32' wide landscape setback will be provided adjacent to the easterly right of way to accommodate
development of a multi-purpose trail.
2. R.O.W. denotes curb to curb improvements. A 10' wide landscape setback will be provided on each side of
local streets and cul-de-sac streets. Width may be reduced to either 33' or 29' City Engineer approval.
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3.3 INfRASTRUCTURE PLAN
Appropriate levels of infrastructure will be installed by the developer to provide services to the
Country Club of the Desert. The Master Plan of Infrastructure, Exhibit 16, illustrates the major
infrastructure components to be installed as part of the development of the project.
3.3.1 WATER
Water is provided by the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD). An existing 12" water main
exists in Jefferson St. It may be required to upsize this line to an 18" or larger water main.
Additionally, water lines may need to be installed in Avenue 52, Avenue 54, and Monroe St.
Actual water improvements will de determined upon a review of the final site plan by the
CVWD and subsequent discussions. Connections will be made to these water mains, however
well sites will be provided on-site. Per CVWD standards a well site would be required per every
70 acres of developed property. Further discussions with the CVWD will determine actual
number and locations of on-site wells.
3.3.2 SANITARY SEWER
Sewage disposal is provided by the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD). An existing 18"
force main exists in Jefferson St. and a portion of Avenue 54. An on-site sewer collection
system would be constructed with one or two connection points to the existing force main.
Alternatively a gravity connection may be possible to existing CVWD sewer mains at PGA
West. Sewer lift stations and force mains will be required at on-site collection points.
3.3.3 STORH DRAINAGE
Local drainage is under the jurisdiction of the City of La Quinta. Drainage will be handled with
private storm drains collecting rainfall runoff and conveying it to numerous, localized retention
basins. For the most part these retention basins will be constructed in conjunction with the golf
course water features.
3.3.4 IRRIgAT10N
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Irrigation water is provided by the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) via the Coachella
Canal. Irrigation lines currently exist on the site which could be re -located. An existing CVWD
irrigation main is located in Jefferson Street which is planned for abandonment. If irrigation
water for the project is supplied by the CVWD, the connection location will be made at an
alternate location approved by CVWD other than the existing irrigation main located adjacent to
Jefferson Street.
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I The CVWD has indicated it would be in the project's best interest to utilize these lines if
possible (i.e. golf course and landscaping irrigation) as future connections may not be possible as
the canal becomes an item of historical interest.
3.3.S GAS
Gas service is provided by Southern California Gas Co. These facilities exist in Jefferson St.
Existing and proposed gas service facilities to serve the project are illustrated in Exhibit 15.
3.3.6 ELECTRICITY
Power is provided by the Imperial Irrigation District (IID). Existing above -ground transmission
lines exist along the project perimeter at Monroe St., Jefferson St., and Avenue 52. Other
overhead utility lines adjacent to the project area will be undergrounded per City requirements.
High voltage transmission lines such as the existing 92 KV line along Monroe Street which
1 cannot be placed underground are exempt from this requirement with Imperial Irrigation District
approval.
3.3.7 COMMUNICATION
Telephone is provided by GTE.
3.4 COMMUNfTY FACILITIES
3.4.1 SCHOOLS
The project site is located entirely within the Coachella Valley Unified School District serving
the K-12 school needs for portions of the City of La Quinta. The developers of Country Club of
the Desert will pay school fees, pursuant to Government Code Section 65995, et seq., as
amended, to address the school needs of the project area.
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DESfqN GUIDELINES
4.1 STATEMENT Of PURPOSE
The purpose of the Specific Plan Design Guidelines is to provide planning, architectural, and
landscape design themes for the various land uses and facilities within Country Club of the
Desert that will promote a quality development and an aesthetically pleasing living environment.
The sketches and graphic representations contained herein are for conceptual purposes only, and
are to be used as general visual aids in understanding the basic intent of the guidelines. They are
not meant to depict any actual lot or building design. In an effort to encourage creativity and
innovation, the guidelines express "intent" rather than "absolute", thereby allowing flexibility in
fulfilling the intended design goals and objectives
4.2 APPLWAINUTY
The Specific Plan Design Guidelines apply to all improvements within Country Club of the
Desert, including but not limited to new construction, remodels, additions, landscaping, paving,
signage, amenities, community facilities and related facilities. They are provided to guide
developers and builders, architects, engineers, landscape architects and others involved in the
design process in the preparation of future development proposals to ensure a consistent level of
quality throughout the community. The Design Guidelines will assist the City of La Quinta staff
and decision-making authorities with criteria to evaluate future development proposals.
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DE51GN GUIDELINES
The Design Guidelines are organized into the following categories:
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p The theme of the Country Club of the Desert landscape architecture incorporates the sensation of
being in a desert oasis. The intent of the landscape concept is to establish a scenery that is full of
visual variety and texture that creates interest in harmony with an oasis design. The use of
drought tolerant plant material is a key consideration in the development of the plant palette to
facilitate the conservation of water and enhance the lush look of the predominant landscape
theme.
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The landscape treatment of perimeter streets shall comply with General Plan requirements as
follows:
Jefferson Street - Primary Image Corridor
• 52" a Avenue - Secondary Image Corridor
• 54`h Avenue and Madison Street - Agrarian Image Corridors
The landscape concept exhibits a high proportion of palm lined streets and lush mass plantings.
Other landscape architectural treatment will reflect the sense of arrival and place with
promenades, courtyards and other similar areas to accentuate the people -oriented spaces and
enhance the Country Club of the Desert community feeling. Exhibit 16, the Conceptual
Landscape Plan/Perimeter Roadways provides a guide to the overall landscape concept for
Country Club of the Desert and a hierarchy of streetscape and entry design.
The Specific Plan proposes a special landscape treatment for the clubhouse area. This area will
incorporate special paving, courtyards, planters, shade arbors, terraces, and colorful and generous
planting treatment to enhance the pedestrian oriented and village atmosphere.
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4.4.1 STREETSCAPES
DESIGN GUIDELINES
The Community Streetscape for the Country Club of the Desert proposes plantings, boulders,
walls and reshaping of the earth to create a continuity of style and quality for the proposed
Country Club. The beauty of the desert depends on a vast scale and subtle color changes. With
that in mind, the streetscape concept proposes an expansive lush, desert oasis parkway area. The
planting selected will stand up to the desert climate, to its high temperatures, reflected light and
wind while creating an exterior living space taking privacy, views and circulation into
consideration. Streets and community open area will be landscaped with oasis type plants and
shrubs to the extent that no more than 70% of the area will utilize turf.
A general summary of the intended streetscape components is described below:
■ Perimeter Roadways
The wall along Jefferson Street will consist of an interspersed, meandering natural
stone wall and living fence that will be planted with vines for full coverage. In
instances, earth berms will be used to tie in with the walls maintaining a total
minimum height of 10 feet from curb height to top of wall. All other perimeter
roadways along the project boundary will incorporate a living fence to help define the
community. Exhibit 17 illustrates the streetscape plan for perimeter roadways within
the Country Club of the Desert.
■ Madison Street with Multi -Purpose Trail
A living fence will be provided along both sides of the Madison Street. Madison
Street will incorporate a multi-purpose trail along its entire length. Plantings will be
selected to reflect early agrarian style design. Exhibit 18 illustrates the streetscape
plan for Madison Street.
■ Project Spine Road, Frontage Roads and Residential Cul -de -Sac Streets
The proposed project Spine Road will incorporate a lush oasis within the parkway
and the center median. This treatment will also be incorporated into the frontage road
` and residential cul-de-sac streets accessing residences. Exhibit 19 illustrates the
streetscape plan for the Spine Road and frontage roads. Exhibit 20 illustrates the
streetscape plan for residential cul-de-sac streets.
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COUNTRY CLUB Of THE DESERT CUL-DE-SAC STREETSCAPE PLAN
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4.4.2 ENTRIES
The master plan for Country Club of the Desert includes a hierarchy of entries into the
development that will serve to reinforce the overall community identity through the use of
enhanced landscaping and signage.
The Specific Plan proposes a special treatment at the primary entry at Jefferson Street. This area
will incorporate special paving, a water feature/waterfall, a gatehouse, and a colorful, generous
planting treatment. The main entry at Jefferson Street will incorporate an entry monument and
Date Palms to accent the project character. The landscape design character for primary entries is
illustrated in Exhibit 21.
Secondary entries will incorporate a limited amount of special paving, a gate and a generous yet
low maintenance landscape treatment as illustrated in Exhibit 22.
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4.4.3 WALLS
A range of natural color tones shall be used throughout the Country Club of the Desert
development. Patios and courtyards are encouraged to take advantage of the outdoors. Patios
and courtyards, as well as landscape walls should be designed to complement the architecture.
All wall construction will be in conformance with the City of La Quinta requirements. The
Master Plan of Walls and Fencing, Exhibit 23, illustrates the hierarchy and location of walls
within the Country Club of the Desert. Typical wall and fence conditions and materials are
described in Exhibit 24. The perimeter wall for the community will be a combination of stone
wall and a living fence to be planted with vines for full coverage. The living fence is illustrated
in Exhibit 25. The screening proposed for the golf maintenance yard and other "buffer areas" is
illustrated in Exhibit 26.
Perimeter Walls & Fences:
Bounding the majority of the project will be gracefully meandering berms, layered landscape and
a security barrier placed on top of the berming. Along Jefferson will be placed partial sections
(min. 100' lengths) of + 5'-0" high stone faced walls (faux stone) and spaced between various
lengths of "living fence". The remaining perimeter conditions will be similar, with the exception
that the security barrier will be by means of the "living fence" only. The Project Entries and
emergency exits will be secured by means of lakes and Stone Faced Walls (faux stone) and
mechanically operated gates with an electronic access system.
Entry Road to Golf Club House:
The Entry Road from the Primary Project Entry to the Golf Clubhouse will feature a wall, which
will be constructed to appear as a dry laid stonewall. It will be located on the northwest side of
the roadway.
Rear Yard Walls
Walls located in the rear yard adjacent to the golf course are proposed to be restricted to only
view fences with a maximum height of six (6) feet and may be bermed and/or back-filled to
minimize views of these walls from the golf course. No freestanding or retaining walls may be
placed in the rear yard setback areas if visible from the golf course.
Side Yard Walls
Side yard property line walls will be installed on all lots. Special wall conditions will occur at
locations as identified in the Master Plan of Walls and Fencing. The side yard wall will be solid
masonry to provide privacy for the affected lots.
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4.S qOLF COURSE COUNTRY CLU$ qUIDEUNES
4. S.1 SITE PLANNING
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• Through its siting and design, the golf Clubhouse should serve as a symbolic landmark for
Country Club of the Desert.
• The siting and orientation of the Clubhouse facilities should capitalize on the dramatic views
of the golf course and surrounding mountain scenery.
• The vehicular approach to the Clubhouse should reinforce its importance as a central
element.
• Parking areas should be designed with a clear separation of vehicular and pedestrian
circulation to the extent feasible.
• Parking and service areas should be screened from view to the extent feasible, particularly
from neighboring residential uses.
4.S.2 ARCHITECTURE
$UILDING MASSING AND SCALE
The architectural character for the Clubhouse buildings is illustrated in Exhibit 27.
• The size and proportion of the Clubhouse buildings should be of a scale that reinforces its
' importance as the signature identity element within the community, while remaining
sensitive to neighboring homesites and the picturesque desert setting of the area.
• The design of the Clubhouse facilities should respond to the desert climatic conditions of La
- Quinta to the extent feasible, through the use of architectural features such as verandas,
enclosed courtyards, broad roof overhangs, covered patios, arcades, trellage or other design
E elements that offer relief from the desert sun.
• Variety in building forms is encouraged to provide diversity and visual interest to the
structure(s).
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ROOFS
• An articulated roof form should be created for the Clubhouse buildings to provide visual
interest to the building(s) and to enhance the variation in building masses.
• In response to the local climatic conditions, extensions of the overall roof form that partially
or fully cover outdoor courtyards, terraces, and patio areas are encouraged to provide shaded
outdoor spaces, providing protection from the intense desert sun. In addition, broad
overhangs, trellage, or other similar overhead elements are encouraged to shade window and
wall surfaces of the clubhouse buildings to the extent feasible.
• Permitted roof materials concrete shakes, or barrel tiles, or standing seam metal. (Other
materials, not expressly prohibited below, may be used subject to approval of the Community
Development Director or designee.)
• Prohibited roof materials include composition asphalt shingles and wood shingles.
• Roof materials should have a matte finish to minimize glare.
• Fascia elements may be wood, stucco or tile. If wood is used, it should be stained -or painted
to withstand the desert climatic conditions of the site.
• Skylights are permitted, but should be designed as an integral part of the roof. Skylight
framing material should be a color that is compatible with the adjacent roof surfaces. White
"bubble" skylights are discouraged.
• Mechanical devices such as exhaust fans, vents, and pipes should be painted to match
adjacent roof surfaces.
• The use of solar panels, hot water storage systems, or other similar devices should not be
visible from any street, golf course or community open space.
ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES AND ACCENTS
Entries
• The main building entry into the Clubhouse should be designed as a focal element of the
elevation to enhance the sense of arrival to the country club facilities.
Courtyards, Terraces and Patios
• The use of courtyards, terraces and patios is encouraged to provide a strong indoor / outdoor
relationship to the facility, enhancing the integration of the structure with the site.
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The generous use of windows and doors onto courtyard, terrace and patio areas strengthens
the visual continuity from interior spaces to the out of doors.
• Courtyard walls should be consistent with the building's architecture, compatible in scale,
details and materials as the main structure.
Columns and Archways
• The use of columns and archways add articulation to the structure and are encouraged when
appropriate to the architectural style of the building. Columns and archways, when used,
should be scaled appropriately to provide a sense of strength and support which is compatible
with the architectural style of the building.
Window Openings
• Each elevation on the main Clubhouse building should feature a principal window treatment
in which the window has the appearance of being recessed into thickened walls or projected
forward of the wall plane.
• Window shapes should be appropriate for the architectural style of the structure.
• Window frames should be painted or appropriately colored to be compatible with the color of
the building or other trim and accent materials. Standard gray mill finish frames are
discouraged.
• Windows may be either divided light, plain glass, or glass block.
• Glazing may be either clear or tinted. Reflective glass is not permitted.
Exterior Stairs
• Exterior stairs, when provided, should be consistent with the architecture of the Clubhouse
building, compatible in design, scale, and materials.
Detail Elements
• The use of detail elements such as shutters, decorative grille work, tiles, small balconies and
balustrades, decorative stucco or clay vents, exposed rafter ends and cross -beams, and other
similar elements are encouraged to provide articulation and visual interest to building
facades, when appropriate to the architectural style
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Walls and Fences
DESIGN GUIDELINES
• Walls and fences that are visible from the golf course, streets, parking areas, or other public
spaces within the Clubhouse area should be consistent with the architectural style of the main
building, compatible in material, color and design.
Accessory Structures
• Accessory structures such as pool houses, rest room buildings, spa facilities and other similar
structures should be designed in a manner consistent with the architectural style of the main
Clubhouse building.
Mechanical Equipment
• Roof mounted mechanical equipment must be screened from view through the use of parapet
walls or other screening device that is compatible with the building architecture.
• Ground mounted mechanical equipment must be screened from view from the street and golf
course by walls or fences compatible with the building architecture, or by plant material
adequate in size to provide proper screening.
• All utility meters should be integrated into the architecture of the building and screened from
view.
• All flashing, sheet metal, vents and other similar elements must be painted or screened from
view in a manner that is compatible with the building architecture.
• Solar roof equipment, when used, should be integrated into the roof design, congruent with
the roof slope. Frames should be colored to match the adjacent roof surface. Mill finish
aluminum frames are not allowed. Support solar equipment should be enclosed and screened
from view.
Service Elements
• Trash enclosures, loading docks, transformers, and any other unsightly apparatuses must be
screened from view through the use of landscape or architectural elements that are
compatible in material, color and design with the building architecture.
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4.6 RESIDENTIAL gWDEUNES
4.6.1 SITE PLANNING
• The layout of residential neighborhoods should maximize the view opportunities of the golf
course and surrounding mountains.
• The use of cul-de-sacs is encouraged to enhance the character of the residential
neighborhoods, improve safety, and enable the golf course to "play -through" with a
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• Three-way or "T" intersections are favored over four-way intersections in the layout of
1 residential streets.
• Although the Development Regulations Matrix, Section 5.4, indicates minimum setbacks, the
plotting of residences on neighborhood streets should feature varying setbacks to provide
visual interest and articulation along the street scene.
• A mix of front -entry garages, side -entry garages and motor court designs are encouraged to
provide variety to the street scene.
• Comer lots are encouraged to be plotted with single story elements on the comer side yard
(either one-story dwellings or two-story dwellings with a single story element along the
corner side yard.)
4.6.2 ARCHITECTURE
All custom lots, single family detached homes, detached villas, and casitas will have frontage on
the golf course therefore, it is important that all buildings have a consistent level of detail in
terms of design, materials, and architectural detailing.
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• The design of residences should respond to the desert climatic conditions of La Quinta to the
extent feasible, through the use of architectural features such as enclosed courtyards,
extended roof overhangs, covered patios, arcades, trellage or other design elements that offer
relief from the desert sun.
• Residential development should feature a neighborhood scale in which the size and
proportions of residences do not overwhelm the street scene.
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• Variety in building forms is encouraged to provide diversity and visual interest to the
neighborhood street scenes.
• Residential design should provide articulation and detail to the rear and side of the dwelling
when visible from public spaces within the development, such as the golf course, streets and
perimeter edges.
• Building wall planes, particularly front and side elevations which face the street and rear
elevations facing the golf course, should be staggered to create visual interest, to provide a
desirable human scale, and to avoid visual monotony. (Either horizontal offsets or vertical
offsets may be used to achieve the desired staggered effect to building wall planes.)
ROOFS
• An articulated roofscape should be created in the community through the use of a variety of
roof forms, ridge heights and direction of gables.
• Repetitious gable ends are discouraged on rear elevations overlooking the golf course.
• In response to the local climatic conditions, roofs should feature broad overhangs to the
extent feasible.
• Roof materials should be consistent with the architectural character of the residence, and may
include concrete shakes, or barrel tiles. Standing seam metal roofs may be used subject to
approval of the Community Development Director or designee.
• Prohibited roof materials include composition asphalt shingles and wood shingles.
• Roof materials should have a matte finish to minimize glare.
• Fascia elements may be wood, stucco or tile. If wood is used, it should be stained or painted
to withstand the desert climatic conditions of the site.
• Skylights are permitted, but should be designed as an integral part of the roof. Skylight
framing material should be a color that is compatible with the adjacent roof surfaces. White
"bubble" skylights are discouraged.
• Mechanical devices such as exhaust fans, vents, and pipes should be painted to match
adjacent roof surfaces.
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• The use of solar panels, hot water storage systems, or other similar devices should not be
visible from any street, golf course or community open space.
ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES AND ACCENTS
Entries
Typically, a residential entry provides access directly into the dwelling, or as is popular in
"desert" style architecture, an entry may lead to private courtyard. In either case, such entry
elements should be designed as focal points of the elevation facing the street through the use
of roof elements, columns, porches, recesses, or projections as appropriate to the architectural
style of the residence.
Porches
• Porches, whether located on the front elevation facing the street or on the rear elevation
facing the golf course, should be designed as an integral component of the building's
architecture, compatible in scale, details and materials as the residence.
• Second story porches or balconies are encouraged on front and rear elevations to provide
further articulation to the structure while taking advantage of view opportunities.
Courtyards, Terraces and Patios
• Courtyards, terraces and/or patios are encouraged as a transition elements from the public
space of the street to the private dwelling, to provide protection from desert climatic
conditions, and to enhance the architectural character of the residence.
• Courtyards may be fully enclosed by the residence itself creating a protected inward oriented
space around which the rooms of the house are organized, or they may be partially enclosed
with casitas, garden walls, or other similar architectural elements.
• The generous use of windows and doors onto courtyard, terrace and patio areas strengthens
the visual continuity from interior living spaces to the out of doors.
• An extension of the overall roof form to cover portions of courtyard, terrace and patio areas
provides effective protection from the desert sun.
• Courtyard walls should be consistent with the building's architecture, compatible in scale,
details and materials as the residence.
• The use of gates or doors at the entrance to the courtyard is encouraged.
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Window Openings
• Elevations which face the street or the golf course should feature a principal window
treatment, incorporating at least one of the following:
• Principal window having the appearance of being recessed into thickened walls or
projected forward of the wall plane.
• Prominent arch element or other decorative window design as appropriate to the
architectural style of the residence.
• Headers, Sills or Trim surrounds.
• Use of shutters or other decorative ornamentation.
• The use of bay windows.
• Combination of the above or other design elements which achieves the scale, order,
ti proportion or depth of opening that is compatible with the architectural style of the
residence.
• Window shapes should be appropriate for the architectural style of the residence.
• Window frames should be painted or appropriately colored to be compatible with the color of
the house or other trim and accent materials. Standard gray mill finish frames are
discouraged.
• Glazing may be either clear or tinted. Reflective glass is not permitted.
Columns and Archways
• The use of columns and archways add articulation to the character of the residence and are
encouraged when appropriate to the architectural style of the dwelling. Columns and
1.1 archways should be scaled appropriately to provide as sense of strength and support which is
compatible with the architectural style of the building.
Chimneys
• Chimneys should be designed in scale and proportion with the architecture of the building,
incorporating materials consistent with the detailing of the building's elevations.
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• A mix of front -entry garages, side -entry garages, and motor court designs is encouraged to
reduce the monotony of garage doors along the street scene.
• Garages setback further from the street than adjoining living areas are encouraged to the
extent feasible.
• The use of multiple garage door openings and offsets is encouraged to achieve an attractive
street scene.
• Garage doors should be compatible in design with the architectural style of the residence.
• Garage doors should be recessed from adjacent wall planes to create shadow patterns that
effectively minimize the impact of expansive flat surfaces.
Detail Elements
• The use of detail elements such as shutters, decorative grille work, tiles, small balconies and
balustrades, decorative stucco or clay vents, exposed rafter ends and cross -beams, and other
1 similar elements are encouraged to provide articulation and visual interest to building
facades.
• Exposed downspouts should be colored to match the surface to which they are attached.
Exterior Stairs
• Exterior stairs, when provided, should be consistent with the building's architecture,
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compatible in scale, details and materials as the residence.
Accessory Structures
• Accessory structures should be designed to be consistent with the architectural style of the
adjacent residence.
Mechanical Equipment
• Mechanical equipment such as air conditioners, heaters, evaporative coolers, and other such
devices are not permitted on any roof. Mechanical devices such as exhaust fans, vents and
pipes should be painted to match adjacent roof surfaces.
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`1 • Ground mounted mechanical equipment must be screened from view from the street and golf
course by walls or fences compatible with the building architecture, or by plant material
adequate in size to provide proper screening.
• All utility meters should be integrated into the architecture of the residence and screened
from view.
1 • Solar roof equipment, when used, should be integrated into the roof design, congruent with
Jthe roof slope. Frames should be colored to match the adjacent roof surface. Mill finish
aluminum frames are not allowed. Support solar equipment should be enclosed and screened
from view.
Exterior Lighting
• Exhibit 28 provides design standards for private community wide lights at locations such as
the golf course clubhouse and on the interior loop collector roads. Street lights along
Jefferson, Street, Madison Street, Monroe Street, and Avenues 52, 53, and 54 shall conform
to the existing current city standards.
It is the intent that lighting be low scale and directed downward, recessed, or shielded so that
the light source (filament) is not visible or obnoxious from adjacent properties, the golf
course or from a public viewpoint. In addition:
• All exterior surface and/or above ground mounted fixtures must be sympathetic and
complimentary to the architecture of the residence.
1 • All fixtures must have below grade, recessed or integral type junction boxes.
1 • Low voltage lighting systems are to have all equipment, transformer, etc. out of view or
recessed in below grade vaults or Carson boxes.
• All fixtures must comply with the current City of La Quinta lighting ordinance
Custom lot lighting will embody the following:
• Neighborhoods will rely on indirect ambient light, reflected from the landscape planting
along the street rather than through the use of conventional pole lighting. The intent is to
create a natural setting. The homeowner will be required to continue this concept along
the entire street frontage of the lot.
• Street frontage landscape lighting will be connected to a time clock and photocell on the
property serviced from the property owner's electrical panel. All other garden lighting
around the home will be controlled from conventional switching inside the home.
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DESIGN GUIDELINES
• Standards for private streetlights within interior portions of the single family detached,
villas, and casitas residential areas shall be controlled by the architectural design
guidelines implemented for the community by the homeowner's association. Designs are
encouraged which compliment the architectural style of the residential development.
• Parking lot lighting for golf course uses will be through a combination of ambient
lighting emanating from built structures, bollard lighting set into landscape or pavement,
or from landscape lighting reflecting from landscape features. Pedestrian areas should be
well lighted with low scale, vandal resistant fixtures.
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4.6.3 LANDSCAPE
DE51GN GUIDELINES
To provide guidance to the planting design of public projects with the Country Club of the
Desert, the plant material palette is suggested in Table 4 below. Species in addition to those
listed are to be considered in order to provide diversity; however, the plant material in the list
provided is relatively successful in the unique soil and climate of the Country Club of the Desert.
It is the intent of this document to use plant material whose characteristics are those of low water
and minimal maintenance requirements acceptable to and consistent with the City of La Quinta
landscape standards.
A. Table 4 - LANDSCAPE PLANT MATERIAL PALETTE
Trees
All trees used in public areas at the Country Club of the Desert are to be planted a minimum size of 24" box for
standard type trees and 36" box for natural branching or multi -trunked trees. The overall average density for trees to
be a minimum of 1 tree per 5,000 square feet. The ultimate tree planting design will be at the discretion of the
Landscape Architect and will be subject to review and approval by the City of La Quinta. In general, tree planting
will be designed in such manner as to plant accent trees as single specimens or grouped into clusters. Canopy trees
will dominate and characterize the theme of any particular area by manner of textural, color or other distinction that
specie can lend to the design effect. Background and screening type trees will be planted in a minor or support
position to the above.
Accent Trees:
Trees of flowering/fruiting characteristic expecting to range in height from 15' to 35' and 10' to 20' in width.
Acacia smallii
Acacia saligna
Bauhinia variegata
Citrus spp.*
Chilopsis linearis
Geijera parvifolia
Willow Acacia
Purple Orchid Tree
Citrus
Desert Willow
Australian Willow
Canopy /Theme Trees_
Trees planted as flowering accent, canopy or theme trees ranging in height from 20' to 45'and 12' to 30' in width.
Albizzia julibrissen
Cercidium praecox
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Olea `wilsoni' or "swan hill'
Prosopisssp.
Rhus Iancea
Schinus molle
Schinus terebinthifolius
Silk Tree
Sonoran Palo Verde
Jacaranda
Olive
Mesquite
African Sumac
California Pepper Tree
Brazilian Pepper Tree
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Background /Screen Trees:
Trees planted as evergreen background and/or screening. Except as noted, the following trees are expected to range
in height from 30' to 45' and 25 to 40' in width.
Botanical Name Common Name
Acacia craspedocarpa (to 18' tall by 10' wide)
Acacia
Brachychiton populneus *
Bottle Tree
Ceratonia siliqua *
Carob
Eucalyptus microtheca *
Coolibah Tree
Eucalyptus nicholi
Willow Peppermint
Pinus `Mondel'
Mondel Pine
Pinus Pinea
Stone Pine
* For use on agrarian corridor
Palms
Brahea armata
Mexican Blue Palm
Butea capitata
Pindo Palm
Chamaerops humillus
Mediterranean Fan Palm
Phoenix dactylifera
Date Palm
Sygrus romanzoffranum
Queen Pahn
Washingtonia filifera
California Fan Palm
Washingtonia robusta
Mexican Palm Palm
Shrubs
Low growing, minimum pruning, dwarfish natural appearance, 2'-4- in height
Agapanthus africanus `Queen Anne'
Asparagus sprengeri
Bougainvilea `Crimison Jewel'
Carissa g. `Tuttle'
Carpet Roses
Chrysanthemum frutescens
Cortaderia Sellowiana "Dwarf'
Euryops spp.
Ilex cornuta `Rotunda' (east or north exposure only)
Ilex stokes
Lantana spp.
Juniperus chinensis `Parsonii'
Juniperus sabina `Tamariscifolia'
Pittosporum tobira `Wheeler's Dwarf
Raphiolepis indica `Enchantress'
Lily -of -the -Nile
Sprenger's asparagus
Shrub Bougainvillea
Natal Plum
Rose Ground Cover
Marguerite
Dwarf Pampas Grass
Euryops Daisy
Dwarf Chinese Holly
Stokes Holly
Lantana
Prostrata Juniper
Tam Juniper
Wheeler's Dwarf Pittosporurn
Pink Hawthorne
Medium Growing — 3'-6' range in height (keep in control)
Botanical Name Common Name
Arbutus unedo Strawberry Tree
Bougainvillea `Temple Fire' Shrub Bougainvillea
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Cassia spp.
Cocculus laurifolius
Cordia boissieri
Dodonea viscosa
Feijoa sellowiana
Ligustrum j. `Texanum'
Myrtus compacta
Nerium oleander `petite pink'
Photinia fraseri
Leucophyllum candidum `Silver Cloud'
Leucophyllum frutescens `Compactum'
Ligustrum japonion'Texanum'
Osmanthus fragrans (Shade)
Photinia fraseri
Prunus carohniana `Ccompacta'
Simmondsia chinensis
Thevetia peruviana
Xylosma conjestum
Ground covers
Perennials:
Botanical Name
Aptenia cordifolia
Baileya multiradiata
Lonicera japonica `Halliana'
Oenothera berlandieri
Potentilla verna
Verbena spp.
Evergreen Herbacious Ground Cover:
Botanical Name
Fragaria `Lassen Tioga'
Gazania Species
Polygonum capitatum
Li Evergreen Prostrate Shrubs:
Botanical Name
r Carissa prostrata
i Dalea greggii
Lantana montevidensis
Myoponim `Putah Creek'
Rosemarinus o. `prostratus'
Trachelospermum jasminoides
'. Accents
Botanical Name
Agave Americana
Agave attenuata
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Cassia
NCN
Mexican Olive
Hopseed Bush
Pineapple Guava
Waxleaf Privet
Dwarf Myrtle
Dwarf Pink Juniper
Fraser Photinia
Violet Silverleaf
Texas Ranger
Wax -leaf Privot.
Sweet Olive
Fraser's Photinia
Carolina Laurel Cherry
Jojoba
Yellow Oleander
Shiny xylosma
Common Name
Red Apple (flats)
Desert Marigold (flats)
Hall's Honeysuckle
Mexican Evening Primrose (flats)
Spring Cinquefoil (flats)
NCN (Flats)
Common Name
Sand Strawberry (flats)
Gazania (flats)
Pink Clover Blossom (flats)
Common Name
Natal Plum (1 gallon)
Prostrate Indigo (1 gal.)
Purple Trailing Lantana (1 gal)
Prostrate Myoporum (1 gal)
1 gallon./Qts.
Star Jasmine
Common Name
Variegated Century Plant
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Anigozanthos flavidus
Kangaroo Paw
Aloe barbadensis
Medicinal Aloe
Bougainvillea
`Barbara Karst'
Caesalpinia pulcherrima
Red Bird of Paradise
Diets bicolor
African Iris
Dasylirion Wheeleri
Desert Spoon
Hemerocallis Species
Day Lily
Hesperaloe parviflora
Red Hesperaloe
Kniphofia uvaria
Red -Hot Poker
Lavandula angustifolia
Lavender
Muhlenbergia rigens
Dwarf Mullee
i Opuntia spp-
Prickly -Pear
Pennisetum setaceum cupreum
Purple Fountain Grass
Yucca recurvifolia
Pendulus Yucca
Yucca elata
Soaptree Yucca
Ground Cover - Turf
Hydro-Stolonized Bermuda #328 or Hydro -Seeded Perennial Rye.
Vines or Espaliers on Walls/Fences
Botanical Name Common Name
Bougainvillea species
Calliandra haematocephala
Pink Powder Puff
Clytosotma callistegioides
Violet Trumpet Vine
Ficus repens
Creeping Fig
Gelsemium sempervirens
Carolina jassamine
Grewia occidentalis
Lavender Starflower
Hardenbergia violacea `Happy Wanderer'
Lilac Vine
Lonicera japonica `Halliana'
Hall's Honeysuckle
Mascagnia lilacina
Lavender Orchid Vine
Rosa banksiae
Lady Bank's Rose
Tecomaria capensis
Cape Honeysuckle
Tecoma stans
Yellow Bells
Trachelospermum jasminoides
Star Jasmine
} B. PROHIBITED PLANT LIST
1. False Cypress (Chamaecyparis), Cedar (Juniperus), whose mature height may reasonably be expected to
exceed six feet (6') are prohibited. Olive Trees (Olen spp.) Except `Wilson' or `Swan Hill'.
2. Mulberry Trees (Mores spp.)
3. Mexican Palo Verde (Parkmsoma spp.)
4. Common Bermuda Grass (Cynodon spp.)
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Section Five
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
S•1 PURPOSE AND INTENT
The purpose of these provisions is to regulate design and development within the Country Club
of the Desert Specific Plan area. The regulations contained herein provide for the development
of residential and golf uses.
S•2 APPLICARILITY
The development regulations contained herein provide specific standards for new land use
development within the Country Club of the Desert- Specific Plan. Regulations are proposed for
residential and golf land uses. General landscaping regulations are also provided. Application of
the regulations contained herein is intended to encourage the most appropriate development of
the land, create a harmonious relationship between land uses, ensure the highest quality of
development, and protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the community. Upon
adoption of the Specific Plan, these regulations will supersede otherwise applicable City of La
Quinta zoning regulations unless stated herein to the contrary. Whenever the provisions and
development standards contained herein conflict with those contained in the City of La Quinta
Zoning Code, the provisions of the Specific Plan shall apply. These regulations shall reinforce
specific community design, architectural design, and site planning design guidelines contained in
the Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan.
S-3 DEFINITION of T ELMS
The meaning and construction of words, phrases, titles and terms used in the Country Club of the
Desert Specific Plan shall be the same as provided in the La Quinta Zoning Code, Section 9.280,
Definitions, except as otherwise specifically provided herein.
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S.4 DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
SINGLE
5.4.1 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CUSTOM FAMILY VILLAS CASITAS
STANDARDS DETACHED
Min. Lot Size
Min. Lot Frontage'
Max. Structure Height (Excluding Basement) z
Max. No. of Stories
Min. Front Yard Setback/Non-Garage (from back of
curb)
Min. Front Entry Garage Setback (from back of
curb)4
Min. Side Entry Garage Setback
Min. Interior Side Yard
Min. Corner Side Yard
Min. Rear Yard Setback
Min. Building Separation
Min. Private Open Space Dimension
Max. Lot Coverage
Min. Livable Area (Excluding Garage)
ARCHITECTURAL PROJECTIONS
• Roof Projections such as chimneys, roof vents,
finials, spires, and similar architectural features not
containing usable space
• Roof overhangs, chimneys, media niches, awnings,
and canopies
• Cantilevered seating windows or ledges, which are
located a minimum of V above the floor and do not
increase a building's usable floor area
• Balconies, exterior stairways, and elevated
uncovered decks which do not increase a building's
usable floor space.
15,000 s.f. 8,000 s.f. 3,000 s.f. NA
100'
60'
50'
30'
28'
28'
28'
28'
2'
2'
2'
2'
20' 3
20' 3
20' 3
8' (5'from ped
N/A
N/A
N/A
walks)
20'
20'
20'
5'
20'
15'
15'
-
10'
5' 5
5'
3'
20'
10'
10'
-
25'
20'
10'
5'
N/A
N/A
N/A
4'w/partial
attachment, 6'w/o
partial attachment
N/A
N/A
N/A
-
50%
60%
80%
-
3,500 s.f.
2,000 s.f.
1,500 s.f.
420 s.f.
Per code
Per code
Per code
Per code
3' projection allowed
2' projection allowed
2' projection allowed
4' projection allowed into front or rear setback
0' projection allowed into side setback
FOOTNOTES
1. Min. lot frontage on -curves, cul-de-sacs, and knuckles shall be 25'. Min. lot frontage for flag lots shall be 15'
2. Any portion of a basement above any finish grade is excluded from calculation of building height. Buildings within 150
feet of a General Plan Image Corridor (Jefferson St, Avenue 52, Avenue 54 and Madison St.) are limited to 22'.
3. Custom and single family detached lots east of Madison St. shall have a minimum front yard set back of 25 feet; lots
designated for Villas east of Madison St. shall have a minimum front yard set back of 22 feet.
4. "Roll -up" type garage doors are required. Garage setback of 5' for casitas also applies to carports.
/ 5. For interior setbacks if the building is over 17' in height, the setback is 5' plus 1' for every foot over 17' in height or
fraction thereof, to a maximum setback of 10'. The additional setback may be provided entirely at grade level or a
combination of at grade and airspace above the 17' building.
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5.4.2 GOLF / CLUBHOUSE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Min. — Max. Building Site N/A
Max. Building Height (Excluding Basement) (1) 40'
Max. Number of Stories 3
Min. Building Setbacks
From all perimeter R.O.W.'s 30'
From Abutting Residential Parcels 30'
From Private Street or Parking Area 8'
From Internal PL within same project 0'
Minimum Building Separation 6'
Parking 280 automobile spaces plus 175 golf cart spaces
per parking standards in Table 5
ARCHITECTURAL PROJECTIONS
• Roof Projections such as chimneys, roof vents,
finials, spires, and similar architectural features
not containing usable space
• Roof overhangs, chimneys, awnings, and
canopies
• Cantilevered seating windows or ledges, which
are located a minimum of V above the floor and
do not increase a building's usable floor area
• Balconies, exterior stairways, and elevated
uncovered decks which do not increase a
building's usable floor space.
15' projection allowed
3' projection allowed
(Provided such projections do not extend over the
property line.
3' projection allowed
(Provided such projections do not extend over the
property line.
4' projection allowed
(Provided such projections do not extend over the
property line.
FOOTNOTES
(1) Any portion of a basement above a finish grade shall be excluded from the calculation of building height. Ten
percent (10%) of the roof area may exceed the maximum 40' height requirement to a maximum of 52'. Maximum
height of any tower constructed as part of the clubhouse design shall not exceed 72' in height.
5.4.3 GOLF / CLUBHOUSE PARKING STANDARDS
Parking requirements for the golf/clubhouse area are based upon demand and use characteristics
of private golf club facilities which differ from those characteristics associated with public
facilities. Country Club of the Desert will be a private membership facility, therefore the parking
requirements established herein are based upon the combined use of parking spaces by golfers
who live within Country Club of the Desert utilizing privately owned golf carts to and from the
clubhouse and for golf play. The parking requirements for the golf/clubhouse are based on the
assumption that the number of automobile parking spaces required pursuant to Chapter
9.150.060 of the City of La Quinta Zoning Code will be reduced by at least 50% due to members
driving their golf carts to the clubhouse and for golf play. The clubhouse facility will provide
175 golf cart parking places for members driving their privately owned golf carts to and from the
golf course and clubhouse.
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The requirement for automobile parldng is also reduced due to the combined use of the
clubhouse facilities by members and their guests. Members arriving by golf cart or automobile
to play golf or to dine will also use the other facilities such as the pool and/or spa. Based upon
the combined use of facilities within the clubhouse area and the assumption that members will
use their privately owned golf carts for play and for visiting the clubhouse, the parking ratios
described in Table 5 below have been established for the golf/clubhouse facilities within Country
Club of the Desert.
Table 5
Required Vehicular Parking — Country Club of the Desert
Land Use
Golf Course
Driving Range
Clubhouse
Tennis
Pool
Spa
Other Commercial Uses
TOTAL AUTOMOBILE SPACES
TOTAL GOLF CART SPACES
(For privately owned golf
carts)
Automobile Parking Ratio
2.5 spaces/ hole
%Z space/ tee
1 space/ 70 s.f. gross gloor area
2 spaces/ court
1 space/ 1,000 s.f. fenced area
1 space/ 300 s.f. gross floor area
1 space/250 s.f. gross floor area
5.4.4 STREET DESIGN - CUL DE SAC STREETS
Automobile Spaces Required
54 holes x 2.5 = 135
14tees x1.2=7
5,000 + 70 = 71
4courts x2=8
19,000 s.f. + 1,000 = 19
10,000 s.f. + 300 = 30
2,500 s.f. +250 = 10
280
175
Private cul-de-sac streets within Country Club of the Desert may be longer than 1,320 feet provided they
meet the Fire Marshal requirements for access.
5.4.5 GENERAL
Restroom facilities for homeowner association and golf course maintenance workers shall be provided
throughout the project to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director.
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fHPLEHENTATfOAl
1 The City of La Quinta City Council will approve the Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan
either by ordinance or by resolution. Following the approval by the City, the Country Club of the
Desert Specific Plan will serve as the implementation tool for the General Plan as well as the
zoning development regulations for the Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan area. The
Specific Plan addresses general provisions, land uses, development standards, community design
guidelines, and implementation. Concurrently with the adoption of the Country Club of the Desert
Specific Plan, the City Council will approve a Tentative Tract Map establishing legal parcels and
lots for the development of the major land use planning areas, an application for vacating a portion
of Avenue 53, and a Conditional Use Permit for development of the casitas.
6.1 METHODS AND INTERPRETATION
Development within the Specific Plan shall be implemented through the approval by the City of
tentative maps accompanied by Site Development Permits. The implementation process described
below provides for the mechanisms for review and approval of development projects within
Country Club of the Desert consistent with the Specific Plan objectives.
6.1.1 APPLICA.91UTY
All development proposals within Country Club of the Desert shall be subject to the
implementation procedures established herein. Whenever the provisions and development
standards contained herein conflict with those contained in the City of La Quinta Zoning Code, the
provisions of the Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan shall take precedence.
6.1.2 (NTERPRETATION
Unless otherwise provided, any ambiguity concerning the content or application of the Country
Club of the Desert Specific Plan shall be resolved by the City of La Quinta Community
Development Director in a manner consistent with the goals, policies, purpose and intent
established in this Specific Plan.
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6.1.3 1MPLEMENTATION OF DESIGN CrLOWNES
Adoption of Country Club of the Desert's Specific Plan by the City includes adoption of the design
guidelines contained herein which shall be the sole design criteria by which development projects
within the Specific Plan area will be reviewed during the Site Development Review process. The
design guidelines are intended to be flexible in nature and will serve as the evaluation criteria for
use by the City during Site Development Review of individual projects within Country Club of the
Desert.
` Any major deviation from the design guidelines within the Specific Plan including but not limited
to a change in the design for perimeter roadways, a change in the design of Madison Street, a
change in the entry locations or design, and or a change in perimeter wall locations and/or design
(} shall require a Specific Plan Amendment. The determination of whether a proposed change
constitutes a major deviation shall be determined by the Community Development Director.
6.2 MELOPMENT REVIEW PROCESS
6.2.1 5U9DIVISIDN MAPS
Processing of the Country Club of the Desert Tentative Tract Map will occur concurrently with
ithe processing of the Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan. The Final Tract Map will create
legal lots for development. The tentative tract map will be reviewed and approved pursuant to
applicable provisions of the City of La Quinta Municipal Land Use and Land Division Ordinance
and consistent with the applicable provisions of Land Use, Infrastructure, Design Guidelines, and
Development Regulations contained within the Specific Plan. The City of La Quinta Planning
Commission will review and recommend to the City Council on the tentative tract map
l concurrently with their recommendation on the Specific Plan. The City of La Quinta City
Council shall be the approving body for the Country Club of the Desert Tentative Tract Map.
6.2.2 STREET VACATION
An application to vacate a portion of Avenue 53 between the easterly project boundary and
Jefferson Street within the Specific Plan area will be processed concurrently with the Specific
Plan and the Tentative Tract Map for Country Club of the Desert. The City of La Quinta City
Council will act on the street vacation application concurrently with their action on the Specific
�-j Plan and Tentative Tract Map. The City of La Quinta City Council shall be the final approving
body for the Country Club of the Desert street vacation application.
6•2•3 N Co DITIONAL USE PERMIT
The casitas proposed for Country Club of the Desert constitute a resort residential use which is
permitted within the Very Low Density and Low Density Residential Zoning Districts.
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Processing of the conditional use permit for the casitas will occur concurrently with processing
of the Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan. The City of La Quinta Planning Commission
will review and recommend to the City Council on the Conditional Use Permit concurrently with
their recommendation on the Specific Plan and Tentative Map. The City of La Quinta City
Council shall be the approving body for the casitas conditional use permit.
6.2.4 SITE DEVELOPMENT ALAN
Approval of a Site Development Permit as specified in Section 9.2. 10 of the City of La Quinta
Zoning Code is required for all development proposals within the Country Club of the Desert
Specific Plan. Site development review shall be conducted by the City of La Quinta Planning
h� Commission at a dulynoticed public hearing and shall be reviewed for consistency with the
P g
Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan. Submittal of a Site Development Permit application
shall be of a form and content consistent with the City of La Quinta requirements. The
Planning Commission shall approve the application after which time the site development
permit constitutes a Precise Development Plan. The decision of the Planning Commission
shall be final, subject to appeal to the City Council according to the procedures established in
the City of La Quinta Zoning Code.
After a City approval of a Precise Development Plan, minor changes to the size, location, and
design of any uses or structures may be approved by the Community Development Director
pursuant to Section 9.200.090 of the City of La Quinta Zoning Code. If the Community
Development Director determines that the proposed revision is in substantial conformance with the
provisions of the Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan, the revised Site Development Plan
shall be approved by the Community Development Director.
6.3 W Off W PLAN HOW WAVONS AND AMENDMENTS
6.3.1 MINOR MoDIFICATIONS
The following constitute minor modifications to the Specific Plan not requiring a Specific Plan
Amendment and are subject to review and approval by the Community Development Director.
The Community Development Director shall have the discretion to refer any such request for
modification to the Planning Commission.
• Change inutility and/or public service provider.
• Collector roadway alignment or alignment of Madison Street when the change results in a
centerline shift of less than 400 feet.
• A maximum increase or decrease of twenty five percent (25916) to the total number of units or
-� twenty five percent (25916) of the density within one or more planning areas provided the total
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number of units or density for the entire Specific Plan area does not exceed that established in the
Specific Plan.
• Adjustments to the golf corridors resulting in a change to the boundaries of the adjacent residential
development area.
Minor changes to landscape materials, wall materials, wall alignment, entry design, and
streetscape design which are consistent with the conceptual design set forth in the design
guidelines contained within the Specific Plan.
• Minor changes to the design guidelines, which are intended to be conceptual in nature only, and
are intended to be flexible in implementation.
• Other modifications of a similar nature to those listed above, which are deemed minor by the
Community Development Director, which are in keeping with the purpose and intent of the
approved Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan and which are in conformance with the General
Plan.
6.3.2 SPHI'M PLAN AMENDMENTS
Amendments to the Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan may be requested by the applicant at
any time pursuant to Section 65453(a) of the Government Code. Amendments shall be processed
pursuant to the provisions of the of the Government Code for Specific Plan Amendments. In the
event the proposed amendment requires supplemental environmental analysis pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the applicant(s) are responsible for preparing the
necessary CEQA documentation.
6.4 CITY Of LA QUINTA IMPACT FEE REQUIREMENTS
The developers of Country Club of the Desert shall pay required impact fees at the time that
building permits are issued. Development Impact fees will be established for the project pursuant
to the applicable ordinances adopted by the City of La Quinta.
6•S PROJECT FINANCING
Construction of public improvements to serve Country Club of the Desert will be financed through
a combination of financing mechanisms including the use of public and private funds and the use
of nexus fees.
6.6 MAINTENANCE RESPONS191L(TIES
The public and private improvements constructed within the community will be maintained
through a combination of public and private entities as described below.
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6.6.1 PM(C MAINTENANCE
Improvements within the public right of way will be dedicated to the appropriate public entities.
The City will assume maintenance responsibilities for local drainage facilities. Water and sewer
facilities will be maintained by the Coachella Valley Water District.
6.6.2• GOLF COARSE OPRATOR
All properties within the boundaries of golf course development parcels will be maintained by the
golf course operator.
6.6.3 HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
A Homeowners Association will be formed for the on-going maintenance of improvements within
the Specific Plan area. Improvements to be maintained by the Association include:
• Private streets and parkways
• Common areas at gated community entries
• Private recreational facilities
• Common areas at primary and secondary entries
• Designated private access roadways, alleys, and associated parkway landscaping
• Vehicular parking courts, alleys, and landscaping within individual neighborhoods.
• Parkways, walkways, recreational facilities, and common areas distinct to individual neighborhoods.
• Internal slopes fronting streets and slope areas in the rear of homes above five feet in height.
• All internal neighborhood open spaces and parks
• Common areas at neighborhood entries
6•7 DENSITY ALLOCATIONS
The Country Club of the Desert Land Use Plan allocates density to the residential planning areas.
The Country Club of the Desert "Residential Statistical Summary" included in the Specific Plan as
Table 3 as part of Section 3, Plan Elements, describes the residential product types designated
within Country Club of the Desert.
Variations in density allocations per planning area may occur at the time of final design of the
planning area depending upon the residential product identified for development. Increases or
decreases in allocation of density to a maximum of twenty five percent (25%) are permitted among
the planning areas of Country Club of the Desert provided the density attributed to the designated
product is consistent with that identified in the "Residential Statistical Summary" of the Specific
Plan and the overall density established for the Specific Plan area is not exceeded.
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CONSISTENCE'
California Government Code (Title 7, Division 1, Chapter 3, Article 8, Section 65450-65457)
permits the 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.
The City of La Quinta General Plan contains the following elements:
• Land Use
• Circulation
• Open Space
• Parks and Recreation
• Environmental Conservation
• Infrastructure and Public Services
• Environmental Hazards
• Air Quality
The Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan has been prepared in conformance with the goals
and policies of the City of La Quinta General Plan. The following describes the goals and
policies of the General Plan applicable to the Specific Plan and the relationship of the Specific
Plan to the General Plan.
7.1 LAND USE
The following General Plan Land use policies are identified as applicable to the Country Club of the
Desert project site.
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PoueY 2-1.1.4
ii A Very Low Density Residential (VLDR) category shall be established on the Land Use Policy
!L Diagram. The density standard for this category shall range from 0-2 dwelling units/ acre
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P�(DU/AC). The maximum density shall be 2 DU/AC. The general residential product type shall be
characterized by one to two-story, single family detached homes on large lots or clustered one to
two-story, single-family attached (condominium) units in projects with generous amounts of open
space, subject to conditions for varying residential use guidelines as specified in Policy 2-1.1.8.
Appropriate locations of VLDR uses shall include areas adjacent to LDR uses, within planned
communities which provide a variety of residential dwelling unit types, in environmentally sensitive
` areas and in areas where equestrian uses are allowed or where a rural character is desired.
Specific areas appropriate for VLDR uses include the portions of the City east of Jefferson Street
{ and south of Avenue 50.
(HPLEMENTATION
The Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan proposes the development of 819 single-family
detached units, villas, caritas, and custom lots available for development of single family
detached residences fronting golf course uses. Residential density will be 1.21 dwelling units per
acre. The residential product types will be one story and two story single family homes with
minimum lot sizes of 3,000 square feet in the Detached Villas, 8,000 square feet in the single
family detached development areas and 15,000 square feet in the custom lot development areas.
PoucY 2-1.1-S
A Low Density Residential (LDR) category shall be established on the Land Use Policy Diagram.
The density standard for this category shall range from 2-4 DU/AC. The maximum density shall be
4 DU/AC. The general residential product type shall be characterized by one to two-story, single-
family detached homes on large or medium size lots and/or clustered one to two-story, single-family
attached units in projects with generous amounts of open space, subject to conditions for varying
residential use guidelines as specified in Policy 2-1.1.9. Appropriate location of LDR uses shall
include all areas of the City except the Village, along Highway 111 and in open space areas.
IMPLEMENTATION
The Specific Plan proposes the development of three championship golf courses and 819 residential
single family units. The General Plan land use designation for the project site is a combination of
Very Low Density Residential with a Rural Residential Overlay (0-1 dwelling units per acre) and
Low Density Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre). The density proposed for the 988 acre site
when developed with 819 residential single family units will be 1.21 dwelling units per acre
consistent with both the Low Density Residential and Very Low Density Residential/Rural
Residential Overly land use requirements.
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The allowable density of areas subject to the Rural Residential Overlay shall be adjusted as follows:
• The density range of LDR areas shall be 0-3 DU/AC.
• The density range of VLD areas shall be 0-1 DU/AC.
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I PLEHENTATION
The Specific Plan proposes the development of three championship golf courses and 819 residential
single family units. The General Plan land use designation for the project site is a combination of
Very Low Density Residential with a Rural Residential Overlay (0-1 dwelling units per acre) and
Low Density Residential (2-4 dwelling units per acre). The density proposed for the 988 acre site
when developed with 819 residential single family units will be 1.21 dwelling units per acre
consistent with both the Low Density Residential and Very Low Density Residential/Rural
Residential Overlay land use requirements.
AoLIeY 2-1.2.3
Development in areas subject to the Rural Residential Overlay shall conform to the following
design guidelines which evoke a rural character.
• All development in areas subject to the Rural Residential Overlay shall utilize rural street cross-
sections (e.g., no vertical curb and gutter).
• The front yard setbacks of all structures shall be increased beyond the minimum specified in the
applicable zoning district.
• Architectural styles of buildings shall emphasize a rural theme (e.g., Ranch, Western, southwest
or Mission styles).
• Fencing guidelines representative of a rural theme shall be developed for each project.
• Equestrian paths adjacent to specified collector and arterial streets shall be required to link
residential areas with trail systems and Lake Cahuilla County Park.
IHALEHENTATION
The Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan utilizes the street sections required by the General
Plan for all perimeter streets. Residential units will front on internal private streets within the
planned community rather than perimeter streets. Perimeter streets will be generously landscaped
with deep setback areas. Architectural styles within the Country Club of the Desert will rely on the
elements associated with Ranch, Western, southwest and/or Mission style architecture evoking a
rural theme for the community. A multi -use trail as established in the General Plan will be
developed within a landscape setback adjacent to the easterly right of way of Madison Street.
Minimum residential setback requirements have been established in the Country Club Specific Plan.
Setbacks within the custom lot and single family detached product areas located east of Madison
Street will be a minimum of 25 feet and setbacks for villa units located east of Madison Street will
be a minimum of 22 feet increasing the minimum building setback as established in the Specific
Plan for areas not subject to the Rural Residential Overlay.
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The following General Plan Circulation policies are applicable to and have been implemented in the
Specific Plan.
POLICY 3-2.1.5
The City shall adopt design standards for all streets in accordance with their functional
classication and recognized design guidelines. All streets within the City of La Quinta shall be
designed in accordance with the standards presented in Table CIR-2, City of La Quinta Roadway
Design Standards. Typical sections by roadway classifccation are shown in Figure CIR-4, Roadway
Cross Sections.
IMPLEMENTATION
The public arterials adjacent to the Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan area will be improved
to the standards presented in Table CIR-2. Local streets within the specific plan area will be private,
siated streets.
POLICY 3-2.1.1
Installation of all new traffic control devices shall be based upon established warrants and
professional analysis in order to assure traffic safety and reduce potential public liability.
IMPLEMENTATION
Traffic control devices and/or nexus fee contributions for traffic control devices as required by the
City of La Quinta as a condition for the development of the Country Club of the Desert Specific
Plan will be installed as required by the developer.
POLICY 3-3.1.1
Access to all major and primary arterials shall be restricted to intersection locations and other
approved points of ingress and egress.
IMPLEMENTATION
Access points for Country Club of the Desert along major and primary arterials will be approved
by the City of La Quinta.
POLICY 3-4.1.2
Primary image corridors shall be defined as streets in the roadway network which are the major
urban design statements of the City. Primary image corridors shall consist of boulevard streets
with raised, landscaped medians and heavily landscaped areas within and contiguous to the
street rights-of-way. Primary image corridors shall include landscape themes which are
reminiscent of La Quinta's agricultural past and desert environment. Primary image corridors
may include vertical landscape elements such as palm trees complemented with a shade -
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producing understory of canopy trees, such as indigenous, drought tolerant desert species. More
water intensive understory canopy trees, such as various citrus species. should be used sparingly
in nodes at key locations as highlights and reminders of past agricultural activities. Ground
plane landscape materials should evoke a lush image through the use of drought tolerant, low
maintenance plant species. Turf should be used in a manner consistent with citrus trees -
sparingly and in high visibility locations. Primary image corridors shall include street traffic
signals, street lighting systems, street furniture, bus shelters, street name signs, and noise
berms/barriers which are designed in a coordinated and consistent theme unique to La Quinta.
At key intersections, primary image corridors shall include treatments which may include special
roadway paving, hardscape/screen wall arrangements and displays of public art.
WWHENTAVON
Jefferson Street adjacent to the Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan is listed in the General
Plan as a primary image corridor. The streetscape concept for all perimeter streets within Country
Club of the Desert proposes an expansive lush desert oasis parkway area. The planting selected
will stand up to the desert climate, to its high temperatures, reflected light and wind while
creating an exterior living space taking privacy, views and circulation into consideration.
PoucY 3-4.1.4
Secondary image corridors shall be defined as streets in the roadway network which are the
secondary urban design statements of the City. Secondary image corridors shall consist of streets
with raised, landscaped medians and landscaped areas within and contiguous to the street right-of-
way. Secondary image corridors shall be consistent with primary image corridors relative to
similar landscape materials, street traffic signals, street lighting systems, street furniture, bus
shelters and street name signs. However, secondary street image corridors shall emphasize the use
of lower profile indigenous canopy trees, accentuated with the use of citrus trees in various nodes.
The use of taller, vertical landscape elements shall be de-emphasized and shall occur in nodes,
primarily at street intersections.
I MPLEMENTAT(ON
Avenue 52 adjacent to the Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan is designated as a secondary
image corridor in the City's General Plan. The planting selected for Avenue 52 is one of an
expansive lush desert oasis predominantly using lower profile tree plantings and limiting the use of
taller, vertical elements such as palm trees to selected areas within the streetscape.
POWY 3-4.1.6
Agrarian image corridors shall be defined as streets in the roadway network which are designed to
evoke a rural ambiance and to provide a strong linkage to the City's agricultural past. These
corridors are to be located in close proximity to areas designated "Rural Residential" on the Land
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Use Policy Diagram in the Land Use Element. Agrarian image corridors shall incorporate
equestrian trails and shall include design themes representative of rural areas, such as shaded
country lanes which utilize lower profile indigenous canopy trees accentuated with various citrus
species. The use of taller, vertical landscape elements, such as palm trees, shall be de-emphasized.
Where possible, the use of vertical curbs on the outside lane of the roadway shall be minimized.
Street traffic signals, street lighting systems, street furniture, bus shelters and street name signs
shall be similar to primary and secondary image corridors, but if possible, shall incorporate more
of a rural character.
IHPLEHENTATION
Madison Street within the Country Club Specific Plan area and Avenue 54 adjacent to the Specific
Plan area are designated as agrarian image corridors in the City's General Plan. The construction of
Madison Street will include a 32 -foot wide landscape setback adjacent to the easterly right of way
which will accommodate a 10 -foot wide multi -use trail. Typical plant materials for Madison Street
will include lower profile canopy trees, shrubs and groundcovers which when combined with the
multi-purpose trail will evoke a rural character to the street. Plant materials selected for Avenue 54
are designed to evoke an expansive lush desert oasis predominantly using lower profile tree
plantings and limiting the use of taller, vertical elements such as palm trees to selected areas within
the streetscape.
POUcy 3-4.1.11
f Landscaped setbacks are necessary to insure a high quality and attractive appearance on major
streets. Setbacks for walls, buildings, and parking areas may vary, if properly designed, but
shall generally be as follows:
• Highway 111: 50 feet
• Other Major Arterials: 20 feet
i• Primary Arterials: 20 feet
• Secondary Arterials: 10 feet
Collector Streets: 10 feet
IHPLEHENTAVON
Within the Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan, Jefferson Avenue is classified as a Major
Arterial, and Avenue 52, Avenue 54, Madison Street, and Monroe Street are classified as
Primary Arterials. These streets will maintain a minimum 20 -foot landscaped setback. Avenue
53 within the Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan area is classified as a Collector. A
minimum 10 -foot landscaped setback area will be maintained on the south side of Avenue 53
within the Specific Plan area.
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POLICY 3-4.1.13
Wall openings to allow views into projects from image
required where appropriate as one means of minimizing
walls. This can also be accomplished by varying setbacks.
IMPLEMENTATION
GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
corridors are desirable and should be
negative visual impacts of continuous
The Master Plan of Walls and Fencing for Country Club of the Desert consists of a combination
stone wall and living fence adjacent to Jefferson Street and the use of a living fence adjacent to all
other perimeter streets. The living fence will be placed on top of an undulating berm which will
provide horizontal and vertical variation along the project edge. The design of the living fence will
serve to create a lush, green project edge and will achieve the goal of minimizing the negative visual
impact associated with a continuous wall around the project perimeter.
POLICY 3-4.1.11
The City's streetscape quality shall be improved by undergrounding of utilities wherever
possible.
IMPLEMENTATION
Utilities within the Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan will be placed underground where
possible and permitted by the utility company.
POLICY 3-6.2.5
Bikeways shall be designed and constructed in conformance with requirements highlighted in the
Caltrans Manual, "Planning and Design Criteria For Bikeways in California ". Adherence to these
standards will ensure eligibility for state funding of bikeway projects, as well as the development of
1 a safe and uniform bikeway system that complies with accepted state standards.
IMPLEMENTATION
} The Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan includes the provision for Class II Bicycle Trails as
required in the General Plan Bikeway Corridor Policy Diagram. Class II Bicycle Trails will be
constructed along Madison Street, Monroe Street, Avenue 52, Avenue 54, and Jefferson Street
within the public right-of-way adjacent to the project site. Full improvements to Jefferson Street
exist at the time of adoption of the Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan.
POLICY 3-6.3.2
All arterial and collector street shall have improved sidewalks within the public right-of-way on
both sides of the road.
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IMPLEMENTATION
Arterial streets within the Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan area include Avenue 52, Avenue
54, Jefferson Street, Madison Street, and Monroe Street. Collector streets include Avenue 53 within
the project site. At the time of adoption of the Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan, the full
s improvements to Jefferson Street have been installed. Sidewalks will be developed along Avenue
53, Avenue 52, Avenue 54, Jefferson Street, Monroe Street and Madison Street within the right-of-
way adjacent to the project site.
PoueY 3-6.3.4
` The location of sidewalks within the public street right-of-way shall consider safety and
maintenance factors.
IMPLEMENTATION
Sidewalks within the public rights-of-way in the Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan will be
located behind a landscaped curb -adjacent parkway to promote the safety of pedestrians and for
r�ease of maintenance.
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PoLIeY 3-6.4.1
An equestrian path system for the eastern half of the incorporated area shall be provided to link the
Rural Residential Overlay area (as presented on the Land Use Policy Diagram in the Land Use
Element) with the surrounding Very Low Density Residential and Low Density Residential areas,
existing and planned equestrian facilities, Open Space areas and Lake Cahuilla County Park The
equestrian path system shall link with regional equestrian trails, if feasible.
I HPLEHENTATION
The General Plan Park and Recreation Policy Diagram and Open Space Policy Diagram designate a
portion of the city-wide equestrian trail corridor to be developed along Madison Street within the
Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan area. As part of the development of the Country Club of
the Desert Specific Plan, a 10 -foot wide multi-purpose trail will be constructed within a 32 -foot
wide landscape setback adjacent to easterly right-of-way of Madison Street. This trail will serve
hikers, pedestrians, and equestrians alike and will provide a connection point to future extensions of
the trail to be constructed as part of future development in areas north and south of the project site.
�-3 OPEN SPACE
The following policies of the City's General Plan Open Space Element will be implemented as part
of the Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan.
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Paw 4-1.2.7
Trail designations on the Open Space Policy Diagram shall identify general corridors for hiking
and equestrian trails which link various open space areas until Comprehensive Trails System
Master Plan can be prepared. Provisions shall be made for the accommodation of speck
alignments during subsequent, more detailed levels of planning and subdivision design.
IMPLEMENTATION
The General Plan Open Space Policy Diagram designates a portion of the city-wide equestrian trail
corridor to be developed along Madison Street within the Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan
area. As part of the development of the Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan, a 10 -foot wide
multi-purpose trail will be constructed within a 32 -foot wide landscape setback adjacent to the
easterly right-of-way of Madison Street. This trail will serve hikers, pedestrians, and equestrians
alike and will provide a connection point to future extensions of the trail to be constructed as part of
future development in areas north and south of the project site.
! Polley 4-3.1.2
.Areas designated as Agricultural Character Retention Areas shall be considered priority areas for
the retention of a link to the City's agricultural past. If these areas are converted to other more
"urban' uses, elements of the past agricultural uses, such as date palm groves, citrus orchards, etc.
shall be incorporated into remaining open space ' areas, streetscapes and landscape designs.
j Furthermore, remnant agricultural parcels may be designed to include pocket parks, storm water
detention/retention areas or other similar uses in existing date palm groves and citrus orchards.
IMPLEMENTATION
The General Plan Open Space Policy Diagram designates the Country Club of the Desert Specific
Plan as Agricultural Retention Areas. The conceptual landscape plan and streetscape plan for the
Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan incorporate the use of citrus and date palm trees into the
plant palette for these areas.
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PoLIeY 4-4.1.2
The City shall require development application be reviewed by a qualified archaeologist and/or
iwildlife biologistprior to final approval to identify anyproject-related impacts to cultural resources
} and habitat areas of threatened and endangered plant and wildlife species.
IMPLEMENTATION
As part of the City's review of the application for the Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan, a
project level Environmental Impact Report (EIR) will be prepared. The EIR will analyze the
potential for impacts to cultural resources and habitat areas within the project site and will
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Irecommend mitigation measures to be incorporated into the proposed project to reduce any
,-, potential impacts to a less than significant level.
POLICY 4-S.1.4
A linked equestrian path system for the eastern half of the incorporated areas shall be provided to
link the rural residential overlay area as well as surrounding Very Low Density Residential (VLDR)
and Low Density Residential (LDR) areas, with surrounding existing and planned equestrian
facilities, Open Space areas and Lake Cahuilla County Park
IMPLEMENTATION
The General Plan Open Space Policy Diagram designates a portion of the city-wide equestrian trail
corridor to be developed along Madison Street within the Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan
area. As part of the development of the Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan, a 10 -foot wide
multi-purpose trail will be constructed within a 32 -foot wide landscape setback adjacent to the
easterly right-of-way of Madison Street. This trail will serve hikers, pedestrians, and equestrians
alike and will provide a connection point to future extensions of the trail to be constructed as part of
future development in areas north and south of the project site.
�- 4 PAW AND RECREATION
The following policies contained in the General Plan Park and Recreation Element are applicable
to the Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan and will be implemented as part of project
development.
POLICY S-2.1.1
The City shall require the dedication of land and/or the payment of fees to provide 3.0 acres of park
land per 1,000 residents, based upon the residential density of the project and the persons per
occupied household (based on the 1990 U.S. Census for La Quinta).
IMPLEMENTATION
The City's General Plan Park and Recreation Policy Diagram includes a conceptual location for a
community park within the boundaries of the Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan area
adjacent to Avenue 54. The project developers will pay Quimby Act in -lieu fees to the City as
required by the nexus fee ordinance established for parks.
POLICY S-4.1.4
The equestrian trail system shall be provided to link the rural residential overlay area, as well as
surrounding Very Low Density (VLDR) and Low Density Residential (LDR) areas, with
surrounding existing and planned equestrian facilities, open space areas and Lake Cahuilla County
Park.
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' (MPLEMENTATION
The General Plan Park and Recreation Policy Diagram designates a portion of the city-wide
equestrian trail corridor to be developed along Madison Street within the Country Club of the Desert
Specific Plan area. As part of the development of the Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan, a
10 -foot wide multi-purpose trail will be constructed within a 32 -foot wide landscape easement
adjacent to the easterly right-of-way of Madison Street. This trail will serve hikers, pedestrians, and
equestrians alike and will provide a connection point to future extensions of the trail to be
constructed as part of future development in areas north and south of the project site.
�-S ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
The following policies from the General Plan Environmental Conservation Element will be
implemented as part of the Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan.
Pottey 6-1.1.2
The City shall utilize street corridors to provide scenic vistas of the Coral Reef and Santa Rosa
Mountains. Landscaped setbacks along streets shall be required pursuant to Policy 3-4.1.11 in the
Circulation Element of the General Plan. The setback areas are as follows:
• Highway 111:
50 feet
• Other Major Arterials:
20 feet
• Primary Arterials:
20 feet
• Secondary Arterials:
10 feet
• Collector Streets:
10 feet
IMPLEMENTATION
Within the Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan, Jefferson Avenue is classified as a Major
Arterial, and Avenue 52, Avenue 54, Madison Street, and Monroe Street are classified as
Primary Arterials. These streets will maintain a minimum 20 -foot landscaped setback. Avenue
53 within the Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan area is classified as a Collector. A
minimum 10 -foot landscaped setback area will be maintained on the south side of Avenue 53
within the Specific Plan area.
pouey 6-1.1.3
Development in the City shall respect the natural topography and minimize significant alteration of
the natural landform.
IMPLEMENTATION
The Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan area is relatively flat gently sloping from the north to
the south. The proposed golf -residential planned community within the project site will balance cut
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and fill with grading activities. The proposed development within the project site will not
significantly alter the natural topography.
Paley 6-2.1.2
The City shall require development applications to be reviewed by a qualified archaeologist and/or
historian, as appropriate, prior to final approval to identify any project -related impacts to historical
and/or archaeological resources.
IMPLEMENTATION
ll As part of the City's review of the application for the Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan, a
J project level Environmental Impact Report (EIR) will be prepared. If appropriate, the EIR will
analyze the potential for impacts to historical and/or archaeological resources and habitat areas
within the project site and will recommend mitigation measures to be incorporated into the proposed
project to reduce any potential impacts to a less than significant level.
Pam 6-4.1.2
The City shall encourage the use of surface water sources including Colorado River water and
reclaimed wastewater, in future golf course developments and other projects with requirements for
large turf areas as a means of water conservation.
IMPLEMENTATION
The Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan will incorporated the use of reclaimed water where
feasible and available from a service provider for golf course irrigation purposes.
PoLIeY 6-6.1.4
The use of active solar, passive solar and other energy conservation opportunities shall be
encouraged wherever feasible.
IMPLEMENTATION
Planning for the residential units and golf club house proposed as part of the development of the
Specific Plan will utilize solar siting techniques wherever feasible.
7.6 INFRASTRUCTURE AND PVJ?L(C SERVICES
The following policies contained within the Infrastructure and Public Services Element of the
General Plan will be implemented in the Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan.
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POLICY 7-1.1.3
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The City shall require that new development provide adequate potable water infrastructure
facilities that will connect with the main potable water distribution system
IHPLEHENTATION
The Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan contains an infrastructure plan for the provision of
adequate potable water facilities to connect with the main potable water distribution system.
POLICY 7-1.1.1
The City shall require the dedication of real property within a proposed development for required
t water facilities to serve the development.
I HPLEHENTATION
Public water facilities within the Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan will be dedicated to
the. Coachella Valley Water District.
POLICY 7-1.2.4
All new development shall tap into the City-wide sewage collection system prior to the issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy by the City.
IHPLEHENTATION
Development within the Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan will be connected to the City-
wide sewage collection system through the installation of new facilities within the project area
designed to connect to the existing force mains located in Jefferson Street and Avenue 54.
POLICY 7-1.3.S
The City shall require that new development provide adequate on and off-site storm water
collection and detention/retention facilities to contain and convey storm water to the La Quinta
j Evacuation Channel and the Coachella Valley Storm water Channel.
I HPLEHENTATION
Local drainage is under the jurisdiction of the City of La Quinta. Drainage will be handled with
private storm drains collecting rainfall runoff and conveying it to numerous, localized retention
- basins. For the most part these retention basins will be constructed in conjunction with the golf
course water features.
POLICY 7-1.3.1
The City shall require the dedication and/or reservation of real property, as necessary, to allow
for open and closed storm drainage facilities to safely contain and convey the storm water
J generated by the development.
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IMPLEMENTATION
The Specific Plan and Tentative Tract Map approved for the Country Club of the Desert Specific
Plan will provide for dedication of storm drainage facilities to the City for the conveyance of
storm water generated by the development as conditions of approval.
Polley 1-1.4.9
The City shall require that all new development and redevelopment projects be served with
underground communication facilities.
IMPLEMENTATION
The development within the Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan will be served with
underground communication facilities to the extent that the utility company is able to underground
facilities.
7.7 ENVIRDNMENTAL HAZARDS
The following policies of the General Plan Environmental Hazards Element will be implemented
within the Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan.
Pouey 9-1.1.3
The City shall continue to require that all structures and foundations be designed and constructed
to resist seismic forces in accordance with the criteria of the Uniform Building Code (UBC).
IMPLEMENTATION
All foundations and structures within the Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan will be
constructed in accordance with the criteria of the UBC.
Polley 9-3.1.S
The City shall require the proper design of street storm water facilities to avoid nuisance water
ponding and the production of mosquitoes.
IMPLEMENTATION
All streets within the Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan area will be constructed in
accordance with the design standards of the City of La Quinta.
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POLICY 5-4.1.1
The City shall carefully review development projects located in the City to ensure that excessive
noise andlor glare, noxious fumes or hazardous materials are not directly or indirectly produced
that would jeopardize the health of its citizens or the quality of its environment.
I MPLEMENTATION
As part of the City's review of the application for the Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan, a
project level Environmental Impact Report (EIR) will be prepared. The EIR will analyze the
potential for the project to generate excessive noise and/or glare, noxious fumes or hazardous
materials and will recommend that mitigation measures, if necessary, be incorporated into the
proposed project to reduce any potential impacts to a less than significant level.
�-g AfR QUALITY
The following are the General Plan Air Quality Element policies to be implemented in the
Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan.
POLICY 1-2.1.1
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines (CEQA), the City shall
require all proposed developments to evaluate the air quality impacts of the proposed use. The
applicant shall submit an air quality analysis if the proposed project meets one of the following
threshold criteria of significance for air quality or threshold levels for land uses identified in the
most recent version of the South coast Air Quality Management District's Air Quality Handbook for
Preparing Environmental Impact Reports.
Air quality analyses for new development shall locate sensitive receptors near the project and
assess probable exposure to the project's emissions. If the project will have a significant impact
on air quality, the analysis must propose suitable mitigation measures as identified in the South
Coast Air Quality Management District's Air Quality Handbook for Preparing Environmental
Impact Reports.
IMPLEMENTATION
As part of the City's review of the application for the Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan, a
project level Environmental Impact Report (EIR) will be prepared. The EIR will analyze the
potential air quality impacts for the project and will recommend that mitigation measures, if
necessary, be incorporated into the proposed project to reduce any potential impacts to a less
than significant level.
POLICY 1-2.1.2
Parking lot and internal circulation systems of new development shall be designed so as to minimize
internal travel and vehicle idling time.
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IMPLEMENTATION
Streets within the Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan will be designed to facilitate the flow
of traffic through the community preventing delays and reducing vehicle idling time. The golf
course clubhouse will provide adequate parking and drop off areas to prevent vehicles from
idling while waiting for a parking place.
POLICY 1-2.1.3
The City shall encourage land use developments which incorporate "transit-, pedestrian-, and
bicycle -oriented design features. Design features amendable to transit and other alternate travel
mode utilization may include on-site transit stops, including benches, scheduling information, etc.;
internal pedestrian circulation systems (which provide direct and protected access to the transit
stop or alternate mode amenities such as bike lanes); and conveniently located bicycle racks.
IMPLEMENTATION
The Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan will promote bicycling as an alternative mode of
travel. A network of new Class 1 bicycle trails will be constructed along Avenue 52, Jefferson
Street, and Monroe Street in accordance with the General Plan. The clubhouse within the golf areas
will include bike racks where necessary and required by the City of La Quinta. Bus turnouts and/or
stops will be provided along arterial and collector streets as required by the local transit authority.
POLICY 9-2.2.2
Developers shall be encouraged to maintain the natural topography, to the extent possible, to
eliminate the need for extensive land clearing, blasting, ground excavation, grading and cut and fill
operations.
IMPLEMENTATION
The Country Club of the Desert Specific Plan area is relatively flat gently sloping from the north to
the south. Develop of the proposed golf -residential planned community within the project site will
balance cut and fill with grading activities. The proposed development within the project site will
not significantly alter the natural topography.
POLICY 1-2.2.3
The City shall require watering of construction sites, construction vehicle wheel washing,
application of soil stabilizers, and other normal wetting procedures or dust palliative measures
shall be followed during site preparation to reduce fugitive dust emissions.
IMPLEMENTATION
As a condition of approval for the grading of the project site, contractors shall be required to follow
City approved measures for reducing fugitive dust emissions.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2000-156
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING
SPECIFIC PLAN DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPALS AND
GUIDELINES FOR A GOLF AND RESIDENTIAL
COMMUNITY
CASE NO.: SPECIFIC PLAN 99-035
COUNTRY CLUB PROPERTIES, LP
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta did on the 21 ST day
of November, 2000, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request of
COUNTRY CLUB PROPERTIES, LP for approval of development principals and
guidelines for a 988 -acre golf and residential community consisting of a private country
club with three 18 -hole golf courses and related recreational facilities, and 819 single
family homes , generally located on the north side of 54TH Avenue, between Jefferson
Street and Monroe Street, more particularly described as:
Portions of Section 9 and 10, T6S, R7E, S.B.B.M.
WHEREAS, said Specific Plan 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 Department has
completed Environmental Assessment 99-380. A Draft Environmental Impact Report
(EIR), State Clearinghouse #1999061109 has been prepared for the proposed project.
It has been determined that with Mitigation Measures and Statement of Overriding
Considerations, the project will not have a significant environmental impact and the
EIR should be certified; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 24TH day of October, 2000, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider
the Project, and did adopt Resolution 2000-077, recommending approval, subject to
the Findings, Statement of Facts, and Statement of Overriding Considerations;
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 find the following facts and reasons to justify approval of the Specific
Plan:
1. The Specific Plan, as proposed, is consistent with the goals and policies of the
La Quinta General Plan in that the property is proposed for 819 units and is
designated for low density residential and very low density residential with a
rural residential overlay which allows up to 2,758 units. The Circulation, Open
Resolution No. 2000-156
Specific Plan 99-035
November 21, 2000
Page 2
Space, Parks and Recreation, Environmental Conservation, Infrastructure and
Public Services, Environmental Hazards, and Air Quality Elements are consistent
with the project proposed by the Specific Plan through compliance with
Conditions of Approval or design of the project.
2. The Specific Plan, subject to conditions will not create conditions materially
detrimental to the public health, safety, and general welfare in that development
allowed under the Specific Plan is compatible with existing uses and
development standards and infrastructure proposed in the Specific Plan will
ensure high quality development.
3. The Specific Plan will provide land use compatibility with zoning on adjacent
properties in that the project principles and guidelines ensure that the proposed
adjacent residential uses will not be negatively impacted and the project is
similar to the developed property to the south.
4. The Specific Plan project is suitable and appropriate for the property in that the
property has been designated for residential use and development will comply
with applicable City requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
La Quinta, California as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the
City Council in this case.
2. That an Environmental Impact Report has been certified by the City Council for
this project.
3. That it does hereby approve the above-described specific plan request for the
reasons set forth in this Resolution, subject to the attached conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta City Council held on this 21 ST day of November, 2000, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pelia
NOES: Council Member Adolph
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Resolution No. 2000-156
Specific Plan 99-035
November 21, 2000
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ATTEST:
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City of La Quinta, California
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RESOLUTION NO. 2000-156
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
SPECIFIC PLAN 99-035
COUNTRY CLUB PROPERTIES, LP
NOVEMBER 21, 2000
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1. Specific Plan 99-035 shall comply with the requirements and standards of the
La Quinta Municipal Code and all other applicable laws, unless modified by the
following conditions or the Specific Plan.
2. The Specific Plan text on file in the Community Development Department, shall
be revised to incorporate in the appropriate chapter and section the following
conditions and all mitigation measures, with a minimum of five copies of the
revised final approved texts submitted to the Community Development
Department within 30 days of final approval by the City Council or issuance of
a grading permit, whichever occurs first.
3. Developer agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of La Quinta
in the event of any legal claim or litigation arising out of the City's approval of
this project. The City of La Quinta shall have the right to select its defense
counsel at its sole discretion.
The City shall promptly notify the developer of any claim, action or proceeding
and shall cooperate fully in the defense.
4. Upon City Council approval, a memorandum noting that City Conditions of
Approval for development applications exist on the subject property, and are
available for review at City Hall, shall be recorded with the Riverside County
Recorder's office against the property.
5. The Specific Plan text shall add a statement that culs-de-sac may be longer
than 1,320 feet long provided they meet the Fire Marshal requirements for
access.
6. The Specific Plan text shall be consistent with the comments of the Coachella
Valley Water District regarding the accompanying Environmental Impact Report.
7. The Specific Plan text shall show existing and proposed natural gas service.
8. The Specific Plan text shall be revised to indicate that overhead utility lines
adjacent to the project area will be undergrounded per City requirements. High
voltage transmission lines are exempt from this requirement with Imperial
Irrigation District approval.
Resolution No. 2000-156
Conditions of Approval - Final
Specific Plan 99-035
Country Club PropertieS, LP
November 21, 2000
Page 2
9. The Specific Plan text (Exhibit 15) shall show all on-site as well as off-site
emergency accesses.
10. The specific plan text shall add a statement that restroom facilities for
homeowner association and golf course maintenance workers shall be provided
throughout the project to the satisfaction of the Community Development
Director.
LANDSCAPING
11. The Specific plan text under Section 4.4 shall add a statement that landscape
treatment of perimeter streets shall comply with General Plan requirements as
follows:
Jefferson Street - Primary Image Corridor
52ND Avenue - Secondary Image Corridor
54T" Avenue and Madison Street - Agrarian Image Corridor
FEES
12. Within 24 hours after review by the City Council, the property owner/developer
shall submit to the Community Development Department two checks made out
to the County of Riverside in the amount of $78.00 and $850.00 to permit the
filing and posting of the Notice of Determination for EA 99-380 as required by
the California Environmental Quality Act.
ENVIRONMENTAL
17. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, building permit or any earth moving
activities for the project allowed in this specific plan, whichever comes first, the
property owner/developer shall prepare and submit a written report to the
Community Development Department demonstrating compliance with those
mitigation measures of SP 99-035 and EA 99-380.
18. The applicant shall provide a gated access to the project site on Avenue 52
approximately half way between Jefferson Street and Madison Street, but no
less than 1,200 feet away from either of these cross streets. The access point
shall have full turning movements and the developer shall install a traffic signal
at its expense if and when warranted.
Resolution No. 2000-156
Conditions of Approval - Final
Specific Plan 99-035
Country Club PropertieS, LP
November 21, 2000
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19. If the developer intends to use irrigation water supplied by the Coachella Valley
Water District, the connection location shall be made at any location approved
by CVWD other than the existing irrigation main located adjacent to Jefferson
Street which is planned to be abandonment.
20. The maximum clubhouse height shall allow 10% of the roof area to exceed 40'
in height, with a maximum height of 52', with a tower to be a maximum 72'
high.
21. The specific plan text shall be revised to reflect the perimeter wall along 54TH
Avenue consisting of a combination decorative slump block and wrought iron
sections planted with vines or similar planting. All other perimeter areas where
the living fence is proposed shall use wrought iron fencing rather than chain
link. Along 54T" Avenue plantings of palm trees similar to the south side of
54TH Avenue adjacent to PGA West shall be provided in compliance with the
City's Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance.