SP 1983-002 PGA West (2000) - Amendment 4PGA WESTM
F SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT IV
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SL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
55-920 PGA=Boulevard
La Quinta, Cahforni.a
THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Print date: October 13, 2000
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PROJECT TECHNICAL TEAM
KSL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
S. Chevis Hosea
55-920 PGA Boulevard
La Quinta, CA 92253
CITY OF LA QUINTA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Christine di Iorio
Planning Manager
78-495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE & MASTER PLANNING
Forrest K. Haag, ASLA, Inc.
1254 N. Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
CIVIL ENGINEERING
MDS Consulting
Stanley Morse
17320 Redhill Avenue, Suite 350
Irvine, CA 92614
GOLF COURSE ARCHITECTS
Arnold Palmer
Jack Nicklaus
Tom Weiskopf
Pete Dye
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY...................................................................................... 1.1
1.2 PURPOSE AND INTENT...................................................................................... 1.2
1.3 PROJECT REGIONAL SETTING........................................................................ 1.4
1.4 PROJECT LOCAL SETTING............................_.................................................. 1.5
1.5 PROJECT HISTORY............................................................................................. 1.7
1.6 ENABLING LEGISLATION................................................................................. 1.8
1.7 CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT COMPLIANCE ............... 1.9
2 PLANS, PROGRAMS AND GUIDELINES
2.1 COMMUNITY CONCEPT.................................................................................... 2.1
2.1.1
Planning Area Breakdown............................................................................
2.2
2.2 LAND USE.............................................................................................................
2.3
2.2.1
Land Use/ General Plan Context..................................................................
2.3
2.2.2
Existing General Plan /Land Use...............................................................
2.4
2.2.3
Proposed General Plan/Land Use...............................................................
2.5
2.3 ZONING.................................................................................................................
2.9
2.3.1
Existing Zoning..........................................................................................
2.9
2.3.2
Proposed Zoning.........................................................................................
2.10
2.4 THE MASTER PLAN OF LAND USE.................................................................
2.11
2.4.1
Land Use By Planning Area.......................................................................
2.11
2.5 CIRCULATION PLAN..........................................................................................
2.17
2.5.1
Offsite Improvements.................................................................................
2.17
2.5.2
Onsite Improvements..................................................................................
2.18
2.6 CONSERVATION, OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION PLAN ..........................
2.21
2.6.1
Conservation...............................................................................................
2.21
2.6.2
Open Space.................................................................................................
2.22
2.6.3
Recreation...................................................................................................
2.22
2.7 INFRASTRUCTURE.............................................................................................
2.24
2.7.1
Water...........................................................................................................
2.24
2.7.2
Sanitary Sewage.........................................................................................
2.24
2.7.3
Storm Water Drainage................................................................................
2.25
2.7.4
Public Utilities............................................................................................
2.25
2.7.5
Refuse Collection.......................................................................................
2.25
2.7.6
Schools.......................................................................................................
2.26
2.7.7
Law Enforcement.......................................................................................
2.26
2.7.8
Fire Protection............................................................................................
2.26
2.7.9
City Administration....................................................................................
2.26
2.7.10
Library Facilities........................................................................................
2.27
2.8 PGA WEST COMMUNITY DESIGN GUIDELINES ..........................................
2.28
2.8.1 General Architectural and Siting Guidelines .......
2.8.2 Residential Site Planning Guidelines ..................
2.8.3 Residential Design Criteria ..................................
2.8.4 Residential Site Planning Criteria .......................
2.8.5 Club Facility Site Planning Guidelines ...............
2.8.6 Club Facility Design Criteria ...............................
2.8.7 Landscape Guidelines ..........................................
2.8.8 Landscape Plant Material Palette ........................
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3 ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
3.1 SPECIFIC PLAN OVERLAY DISTRICTS........................................................... 3.1
3.1.1 Planning Area I........................................................................................... 3.3
3.1.2 Planning Area II.......................................................................................... 3.6
3.1.3 Planning Area III........................................................................................ 3.9
3.1.4 Planning Area IV........................................................................................ 3.14
3.1.5 Planning Area V.......................................................................................... 3.16
3.2 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PERMITS AND PROCESS ..................................... 3.18
3.3 SITE FURNISHINGS - REGULATIONS............................................................. 3.25
3.4 SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENTS....................................................................... 3.28
3.4.1 Specific Plan Amendment Procedures........................................................ 3.28
3.5 SPECIFIC PLAN RELATIONSHIP TO EIR FOR SUBSEQUENT APPROVALS .... 3.29
4 GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
4.1 LAND USE ELEMENT.......................................................................................... 4.1
4.2 CIRCULATION ELEMENT......................_........................................................... 4.2
4.3 OPEN SPACE ELEMENT..................................................................................... 4.3
4.4 PARK AND RECREATION ELEMENT............................................................... 4.3
4.5 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION ELEMENT ........................................... 4.4
4.6 INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC SERVICES ELEMENT ............................. 4.4
4.7 ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS ELEMENT ...................................................... 4.5
4.8 AIR QUALITY ELEMENT................................................................................... 4.6
EXHIBIT LIST
Exhibit1
Regional Vicinity Map......................................................................................
1.4
Exhibit2
Site Vicinity Map..............................................................................................
1.5
Exhibit 3
Adjacent Land Use Plan...................................................................................
1.6
Exhibit 4
Planning Area Breakdown................................................................................
2.2
Exhibit 5
Existing General Plan Land Use.......................................................................
2.4
Exhibit 6
Proposed General Plan Land Use.....................................................................
2.5
Exhibit7
Existing Zoning................................................................................................
2.9
Exhibit8
Proposed Zoning...............................................................................................
2.10
Exhibit 9
Project Entry Concept Graphic.........................................................................
2.20
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1
Planning Area I - Land Use..............................................................................
2.12
Table 2
Planning Area II - Land Use.............................................................................
2.13
Table 3
Planning Area III - Land Use............................................................................
2.14
Table 4
Planning Area IV - Land Use...........................................................................
2.15
Table 5
Planning Area V - Land Use.............................................................................
2.16
Table 5
Summary Land Use Totals................................................................................
2.16
Table 7
Suggested Plant Material Palette......................................................................
2.41
Introduction
1.1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The PGA WEST Specific Plan Amendment IV is organized in four sections.
Section 1, Introduction: This section provides an overview of the document, project setting
and history, the legislative authority for the Specific Plan and the method of compliance with
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Section 2, Plans, Programs and Guidelines: This section provides the organization and
framework of the Land Use Plan and related plan exhibits. This section of the Specific Plan
establishes the land use policy for PGA WEST Specific Plan area and provides the design
guidelines which set design and development criteria and direction for individual projects
within the specific plan boundary.
Section 3, Zoning and Development Regulations: This section establishes the zoning
applicable to land within the PGA WEST Specific Plan area boundary. Development
regulations are presented for each Planning Area within the Specific Plan boundary.
Section 4, General Plan Consistency: This section uses the key land use issues statement
of each element of the City of La Quinta. General Plan as the basis for evaluating the
consistency of the PGA WEST Specific Plan with the City of La Quinta General Plan.
PGA West - Amendment IV 1.1
1.2 PURPOSE AND INTENT
This Specific Plan is the fourth amendment of the PGA WEST Specific Plan of Development
originally adopted by the City of La Quinta in 1984. Amendment IV of the PGA WEST
Specific Plan is a comprehensive planning and development document intended to guide
future development of the PGA WEST property, This document establishes development
plans, guidelines and development regulations for the project plan area. The Specific Plan is
intended to ensure a quality development consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies
of the City of La Quinta General Plan and the goals of KSL Development Corporation, the
developers of the property.
Although this fourth amendment to the Specific Plan guides the character, design and
standards of development for the land within PGA WEST Specific Plan area, it is meant to
provide a degree of flexibility to allow future development to respond to the changes in
society and the economic marketplace of the region which inevitably will occur over the
buildout period of the project area. PGA WEST Specific Plan Amendment IV establishes and
updates the design and development zoning policies applicable to development within the
Specific Plan area and establishes the regulations and standards which serve as the zoning
and development regulation for the property.
The following table represents the changes in land use and associated zone classifications
between Specific Plan Amendment III and Specific Plan Amendment IV.
CHANGES IN LAND USE
LAND USE Amendment III Amendment IV
LDR
1000
940
MDR
0
22
TC
65
65
CC
20
0
G
602
648
OS (HC) 0 (included in G) 12
TOTAL 1687 1687
CHANGES IN ZONING
ZONE Amendment III Amendment IV
RL
1000
940
RM
0
22
TC
65
65
CC
20
0
GC
602
648
OS (HQ 0 (included in GC) 12
TOTAL 1687 1687
1.2 PGA WEST - Amendment IV
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
The overall acreage of the plan area remains 1687. While a minor shift in allocations of
some land uses is reflected in Table 1, the use and intensity of those areas remains consistent
between Specific Plan Amendment III and Amendment IV.
The Specific Plan currently allows for 20 acres of Community Commercial development in
Planning Area IV. This Specific Plan Amendment revises the land use and zoning to provide
for 22 acres of Medium Density Residential in Planning Area IV and deletes Community
Commercial from the plan area. Existing landscape improvements have adjusted the gross
site acreage by 2+ acres.
PGA West - Amendment IV 1.3
1.3 PROJECT REGIONAL SETTING
The site of PGA WEST is approximately 105 miles from the city of Los Angles and the
Pacific coast and approximately 240 miles from the Phoenix/Scottsdale metropolitan region.
The plan area is located on the gently sloping floor of the Coachella Valley in the general
vicinity of Palm Springs and is located within the corporate limits of the City of La Quinta in
Riverside County.
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Exhibit 1
1.4 PGA WEST - Amendment IV
1.4 PROJECT LOCAL SETTING
The Specific Plan boundary is within the City of La Quinta, a 31 square mile municipality
located in the southeastern portion of the Coachella Valley. The City is bounded on the west
by mountainous land and by the City of Indian Wells, on the east, by the City of Indio and
unincorporated Riverside County, on the north by Riverside County, and federal and county
lands to the south. The City of La Quinta was incorporated in 1982.
PGA WEST is accessible from Interstate 10 by way of Jefferson Street which becomes PGA
Boulevard as you enter the project at the northerly boundary. Madison Street defines a
portion of the easterly property boundary, the southern boundary is defined by Avenue 58,
and the westerly by the San Jacinto Mountains.
Exhibit 2
PGA WEST continues the implementation of a network of General Plan roads and
infrastructure within the City's master plan for development and exemplifies a quality of
growth that reiterates the City's emergence as a desert resort community with the highest
standards for resort residential and recreational development.
PGA West - Amendment IV 1.5
Property adjacent to PGA WEST is designated by the General Plan for Low Density and Very
Low Density Residential (LDR and VLDR) proposed and existing uses in a scattered pattern
to the north, south, and east of the property.
RESIDENTIAL
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LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
NQNRESIQENTIAL
DISTRICTS
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL
TOURIST COMMERCIAL
FAC
MAJOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES
PARKS AND RECREATION
GOLF COURSE
OPEN SPACE
OVERLAY
FLOODPLAIN
GIST ICTS
RURAL RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY
f
HILLSIDE CONSERVATION OVERLAY
EQUESTRIAN OVERLAY
Exhibit 3
1.6 PGA WEST - Amendment IV
1.5 PROJECT HISTORY
PGA WEST Specific Plan No. 83-002 was approved by the City Council on May 15, 1984
and subsequently amended on September 20, 1988, June b, 1989 and August of 1997.
Specific Plan Amendment IV provides for a land use/zone change for the 22 acre parcel
located at the Southeastern corner of the intersection of Avenue 54 and Jefferson Street. This
land currently has within its boundary one underlying zone: Community Commercial
CC -(RSP). PGA WEST Specific Plan Amendment IV changes the land use designation of
this parcel to Medium Density Residential (MDR).
PGA West - Amendment IV 1.7
1.6 ENABLING LEGISLATION
♦ The authority to prepare, adopt, and implement the PGA WEST 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).
♦ As with General Plans, the Planning Commission must hold a public hearing before it
can recommend to the City Council, the adoption of a specific plan or an amendment
thereto. The City Council of La Quints may adopt a Specific Plan and/or an amendment
to the Specific Plan by either ordinance or resolution.
♦ The PGA WEST Specific Plan as amended is a regulatory document that, once adopted,
will serve as the General Plan, the Zoning Ordinance, and Development Code for PGA
WEST plan area. As such, the adopted plan, once incorporated by reference, makes
consistent the La Quinta General Plan. Upon completion of the PGA WEST Specific
Plan adoption process, future development must be consistent with the Specific Plan
and amendments thereto.
18 PGA WEs'r - Amendment IV
1.7 CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
COMPLIANCE
This Specific Plan has been determined to be exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act under the provisions of California Government Code Section 65457 (a). An
environmental impact report was prepared in conjunction with the original Specific Plan
approval and was certified by the City Council on May 1, 1984. Supplemental focused
studies were prepared and certified in conjunction with the August 1987 amendment to the
specific plan. There has been no substantive alteration in the original plan or its amendments
and no resulting change in the environmental consideration. Therefore, no additional
environmental review is deemed necessary
PGA West - Amendment IV 1.9
Plans, Pro�rams and Guidelines
2.1 COMMUNITY CONCEPT
The PGA WEST community is defined on three sides by the existing major circulation
system which establishes its perimeter boundaries, specifically, Avenue 54 on the north,
Madison Street on the east, and to a lesser extent, Avenue 58 on the south. The Santa Rosa
Mountain range to the west provides both a physical boundary and a visual backdrop to the
community.
From the community entry at Avenue 54, PGA Boulevard serves as a richly landscaped
parkway providing primary access to the residential villages, the five golf courses, and the
PGA WEST Resort Village Core setting the tenor of the lush landscaped resort.
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►Avenue 58
Boulevard
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PGA WEST - Amendment IV 2.1
2.1.1 Planning Area Breakdown
The Specific Plan for PGA WEST is broken down into five distinct Planning Areas, each
with corresponding site driven development criteria and design development regulations.
These five planning areas are depicted in the exhibit shown below.
8
6
1 Low Density
Residential
II Golf Course/
Open Space
Tourist Commercial
Medium Density
IV Residential
�r Open Space
Hillside Conservation
Overlay
Exhibit 4
Planning Areas within the PGA WEST Specific Plan Community
Planning Area I is characterized by residential lots linked by the internal residential street
layout. Planning Area II is a series of five championship golf courses, clubhouses, and
associated supporting functions and amenities. Planning Area III is defined by the private
golf and tennis facilities of the Resort Core. Planning Area IV encompasses a medium
density residential area. Planning Area V encompasses the open space with hillside
conservation overlay area of the Specific Plan.
22 PGA WEST - Amendment IV
2.2 LAND USE
2.2.1 Land Use / General Plan Context
The Land Use Plan depicts the types, locations and general organization of land uses at PGA
WEST. The Land Use Plan is intended to promote a balanced and functional mix of land uses
consistent with the City of La Quinta's General Plan, including goals for orderly, attractive,
high quality golf -oriented resort development. As such, the Land Use Plan establishes a
comprehensive pattern of land uses and densities compatible with the site's setting and the
goals and objectives of the PGA WEST community.
The Land Use Plan serves as the Zoning Map for PGA WEST. For each land use the
permitted land use category as defined by the City of La Quinta General Plan and the Zoning
Designation established in Section 3 of this Specific Plan is documented in the legend of the
Land Use Plan. As such, the Land Use Plan is the key to the land use policy as well as the
zoning and development standards for PGA WEST.
PGA WEST is planned to accommodate a maximum of S,96 -3 -residential dwelling units and
1,000 tourist commercial residential units throughout the site planned for residential, golf
course and open space uses. The planned housing results in a density of 2.4 dwelling units
per gross acre, exclusive of the Resort Village Core uses. The Land Use Summary (Table 6)
shows a complete breakdown of land uses, acreage and density.
The PGA WEST Specific Plan implements the City of La Quinta General Plan by bringing
detailed policies and regulations together into a focused development plan for the Specific
Plan Area. The PGA WEST Specific Plan is a regulatory document which, when adopted by
the City Council of La Quinta, governs all facets of project development including the
distribution of land uses, location and sizing of supporting infrastructure, as well as
development standards and regulations for the plan area.
The location and alignment of the land uses and zones depicted herein are diagrammatic. The
precise layout of the golf course, the neighborhood streets, and the support facilities will
determine the actual alignment and adjacency of each land use category and are delineated in
more specific detail in subsequent map and plan processes.
The PGA WEST Specific Plan is prepared as a link between the La Quinta General Plan
guidelines and subsequent development proposals for individual planning areas within the
Specific Plan. The Land Use Element of the La Quinta General Plan identifies and
establishes the City's policy relative to the planned future pattern, intensity, density and
relationships of land uses in the City as well as in the plan area addressed herein. The
purpose of the Land Use Element within the City's General Plan is to establish official City
and plan area policy which:
♦ Identifies the general types, locations and distribution of land uses desired in La Quinta
at buildout;
♦ Identifies standards for land uses relative to population and building density/intensity
and the character and compatibility of land uses; and
PGA WEST - Amendment IV 2.3
♦ Identifies desired courses of action/ strategies which provide the means to implement
the community's land use policies.
The PGA WEST Specific Plan implements the City's General Plan by:
♦ Specifying the land uses in the plan area;
♦ Delineating standards for land use compatibility with the City's goals and policies; and
♦ Providing the framework for development in an orderly and profitable manner.
2.2.2 Existing General Plan/Land Use
The existing General Plan/Land Use for the project area defines the currently approved land
use for the property. These Land Use Policies are illustrated in Exhibit 5 and include:
Residential Land Uses
LDR: Low Density Residential - 2-4 DU/AC
Commercial Land Uses
CC: Community Commercial
TC: Tourist Commercial
Other Land Uses
G: Golf Course
Golf Supporting Facilities
OS: Open Space
Hillside Conservation Overlay
M
X- -- 4'
Exhibit 5
2,4 PGA WEST - Amendment IV
2.2.3 Proposed General Plan/Land Use
The proposed General Plan/Land Use designations for the project area differ from the
existing by one land use designation area changes: the approximately 22 acre parcel located
at the southeast intersection of Avenue 54 and Jefferson Street/PGA Boulevard. The proposed
land use designation would change to Medium Density Residential (MDR). The location and
alignment of the land uses depicted herein are diagrammatic. The precise layout of the future
golf course, streets, and support facilities currently established in approved tracts and lots
will determine the actual alignment and adjacency of each land use category. These Land Use
Policies are illustrated in Exhibit 6 and include:
Residential Land Uses
LDR: Low Density Residential - 2-4 DU/AC
MDR: Medium Density Residential - 4-8 DU/AC
Commercial Land Uses
TC: Tourist Commercial
Other Land Uses
G: Golf Course
Golf Supporting Facilities
OS: Open Space
Hillside Conservation Overlay
Exhibit 6
PGA WEST - Amendment IV 2.5
Residential Land Use
The Specific Plan for PGA WEST provides for a range of residential housing types consistent
with the Low Density Residential and Medium Density Residential designations established
for the property within the City of Iia Quinta General Plan. The permitted dwelling types,lot
size, height limits and other site development standards are established for Planning Area
in Section 3, Zoning and Development Standards, of this Specific Plan document.
Typical residential land uses may include the following:
♦ Single Family Detached Units
♦ Single Family Attached Units
♦ Condominiums
The land use depicted below is consistent with a residential site condition typical of a net
density range of 2-4 DU/AC.
Low Density Typical Residential Site Condition
Density Range: 4 DU/AC
Planning Area: 1
Product types: Single Family Detached Homes
Zone: RL
PGA WEST - Amendment IV
2.6
The land use depicted below is consistent with a residential site condition typical of a net
density range of 4-8 DU/AC.
Medium Density Typical Residential Site Condition
Density Range: 0-8 DU/AC
Planning Area: IV
Product types: Single Family Attached and Detached Homes
Zone: RM
PGA WEST - Amendment IV 17
Resort Core Village Land Use
The Resort Core Village is the hub of the PGA WEST community and is planned to contain a
range of visitor and tourist -serving uses, including resort hotel uses, condominiums, hotel
lease or rental units, condo -hotel units, apartment/condominium cottages, all with the
requisite support commercial facilities, professional office space, recreational facilities and
specialty commercial uses.
The Resort Core Village includes up to a maximum of 1,000 units in any combination of
hotel rooms and/or condominiums, hotel lease or rental units, condo -hotel units, apartment/
condominium cottages units. The complete list of permitted uses and the development
regulations for the Resort Core Village is established by the Tourist Commercial regulations
found in Section 3.1.3 of this Specific Plan.
Conditional Use Permit applications shall be submitted and reviewed by the Community
Development Department for associated ancillary buildings to the permitted uses.
28 PGA WEST - Amendment IV
2.3 ZONING
Exhibit 7
2.3.1 Existing Zoning
The existing zoning for the project area is illustrated in Exhibit 6 and includes:
Residential Land Uses
RL - Low Density Residential
Nonresidential Districts
TC(RSP) - Tourist Commercial
CC(RSP) - Community Commercial
Special Purpose Districts
GC - Golf Courses
OS - Open Space
Overlay Districts
HC - Hillside Conservation Overlay
PGA WEST - Amendment IV 2.9
2.3.2 Proposed Zoning
The proposed zoning for the PGA WEST Specific Plan Amendment IV does not require
redistribution of the Zone locations and corresponding acreages currently delineated in
planning Areas I, 11 111, and V. The proposed zoning for the project area is illustrated in
Exhibit 8 and includes:
Residential Land Uses
RL - Low Density Residential
RM - Medium Density Residential
Nonresidential Districts
TQRSP) - Tourist Commercial
Special Purpose Districts
GC - Golf Courses
OS - Open Space
Overlay Districts
HC - Hillside Conservation Overlay
4s
v GC
R 1.
TC
Exhibit 8
110 PGA WEST - Amendment IV
2.4 THE MASTER PLAN OF LAND USE
The Master Plan for PGA WEST Specific Plan reflects the development goal of providing
championship recreational golf amenities to promote upscale residential homesites with
complimentary club and guest servicing facilities.
A detailed discussion of the land use for the PGA WEST Specific Plan and the development
intensity is presented for each of the five planning areas. The Land Use tables illustrate a
complete tabulation of land uses, zoning, acreage and densities within each planning area.
Table 6 represents a comprehensive tabulation of land use, zoning, acreage, units and density
for the PGA WEST Specific Plan area in total.
2.4.1 Land Use By Planning Area
A range of land use categories are provided for the area within the boundary of PGA WEST
Specific Plan. These include Golf and Clubhouse uses, Residential uses, and supporting
ancillary facilities to those categories. The plan area is broken into five individual planning
areas in order to address each unique development environment within the plan boundary.
The diagram above delineates the limits of each planning area and their relationship to the
PGA WEST Specific Plan boundary.
Included in each description of land use (by planning area) is a narrative and supporting
graphics to delineate the use location within each Planning Area of the overall Specific Plan.
Development regulations for each planning area are presented in Section 3, Zoning and
Development Regulations. The gross density of the plan area is 2.4 dwelling units per acre.
Total number of gross acres in each land use category includes roads, open space, R.O.W.,
and other incidental land use.
PGA WEST - Amendment IV 2.11
Planning Area I
Planning Area I provides for a range of residential housing types consistent with the Low
Density Residential designation established for the property within the City of La Quinta
General Plan. The permitted dwelling types, lot size, height limits and other site development
standards are established for Planning area I in Section 3, Zoning and Development
Standards, of this Specific Plan document.
Typical Residential land uses may include the following in addition to other housing types:
♦ Single Family Detached Units
♦ Single Family Attached Units
♦ Condominiums
TABLE 1
PLANNING AREA I - LAND USE
PGA WEST Specific Plan Amendment IV Low Density Residential Area
GENERAL PLAN/LAND USE ZONEDENSITY
LDR - Low Density Residential RL 940 3760 4 DU/AC
TOTAL 940 3760
2.12 PGA WEST - Amendment IV
Planning Area II
Golf Course and Open Space recreational uses are to exist on the land within Planning Area
II and will be generally located to provide the backdrop for existing and proposed land use.
Golf uses in Planning Area II are distributed throughout the plan area with major access to
the golf facilities provided from the project entry point on Avenue 54. Secondary vehicular
access is accommodated off of Madison Street. Golf cart access to the golf course is
facilitated by way of the perimeter gates and tunnel to facilitate non -automotive modes of
transportation.
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TABLE 2
PLANNING AREA II - LAND USE
I
PGA WEST Specific Plan Amendment IV Golf Course and Open Space Area
GENERAL PLAN/LAND USE ZONE ACRES UNITS DENSITY
G - Golf Course/Open Space GC 648 --
TOTAL 648
PGA WEST -Amendment IV 2.13
Planning Area III
The Resort Core is the hub of the PGA WEST community and is planned to contain a range
of visitor and tourist -serving uses, and includes a maximum of 1,000 units at a 65 ft.
maximum height in a combination of resort units and/or condominiums, resort lease or rental
units, condo -hotel units, and/or apartment/condominium cottage units. Although the TC zone
does not normally limit number of units, Planning Area III is limited to 1000 units.
Typical Tourist Commercial land uses in the Resort Core may include resort hotel use, resort
serving restaurants, clubs, and support facilities, resort serving men's and ladies' apparel,
resort serving beauty salon/barber as well as professional office uses and other ancillary
resort use.
TABLE 3
PLANNING AREA 111 - LAND USE
AmendmentPGA WEST Specific Plan -
Ili
GENERAL PLANTAND USE ZONE ACRES RESORT UNITS" DENSITY
TC - Tourist Commercial TC 65 1000
TOTALS 65 1000
*Although the TC zone does not normally limit number of units, Planning Area III is limited to 1000 units.
2.14 PGA WEST - Amendment IV
P.O. Box 1504
78-495 CALLE TAMPICO
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253
August 11, 2003
Mr. Robert W. Foulk, President
PGA West Master Association
P.O. Box 1516
La Quinta, CA 92253
Dear Mr. Foulk:
(760) 777-7000
FAX (760) 777-7101
Thank you for your letter dated June 24, 2003 regarding street improvements, drainage
and trail system concerns on Avenue 54. Your letter has been forwarded to me for
response.
A search of City records has revealed the City did not place conditions of approval for
improvements (e.g. landscape medians) on Avenue 54, west of Jefferson Street. However,
street improvements will be required once the vacant properties along Avenue 54 (west of
Jefferson Street) are approved for development.
Steve Speer, Assistant City Engineer, conducted an investigation regarding the nuisance
water concerns on Avenue 54. His investigation revealed that the street, as constructed,
should drain appropriately. However, he found landscaping debris is preventing proper
water drainage. The homeowners' association landscape maintenance personnel should
be taking the appropriate measures to remove all debris from the street to ensure proper
drainage.
A multi -use trail is currently under consideration by the City. This trail is proposed to have
access from Avenue 54 and 52 through the City's SilverRock Ranch. Specific designs,
including golf cart access, have not been determined. These designs, however, currently
have no plans for this trail to go into the mountains, or south of Avenue 54 behind existing
PGA West homes.
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I hope this information has answered your questions/concerns. Should you have any
further questions, or need additional information please do not hesitate to contact the
undersigned at (760) 777-7071.
Very truly yours,
JERRY HERMAN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
OSCAR W. ORCI
Planning Manager
cc: Director of Community Development
Director of Public Works
Mr. Gill Martinez, GMA International
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Planning Area IV
Planning Area IV addresses land use for the 22 acres of land at the project entry on Avenue
54. This Planning Area provides for a variety of housing types consistent with the Medium
Density Residential designation. Typical residential land uses may include single family
detached dwellings on medium and small size lots and/or single family attached, townhome,
or multifamily condominium dwellings with open space.
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PLANNING AREA IV - LAND USE
PGA WEST Specific Plan Amendment IV Medium Density Residential Area
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Planning Area V
Planning Area V addresses land use for the Hillside Conservation area.
TABLE 5
PLANNING AREA V - LAND USE
PGA WEST Specific Plan Amendment IV Hillside Conservation Area
GENERAL
OS(HC) - Open Space OS 12 - -
TOTAL 12
TABLE 6
LAND USE SUMMARY TOTALS
Low Density Residential
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Medium Density Residential
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Hillside Conservation
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2.5 CIRCULATION PLAN
The circulation system for the PGA WEST Specific Plan conforms to the requirements of the
City of La Quinta General Plan - Circulation Element by providing a hierarchy of vehicular
traffic -ways with pedestrian -ways segregated within the plan area. The circulation alignment
is defined by the golf course and ties to perimeter streets adjacent to within PGA WEST and
the plan area boundary.
Secured entries into the residential areas have been located to provide adequate line of sight
and optimum traffic ingress and egress from the residential components of the master plan
area.
Individual driveways are proposed with generous setbacks from entry boulevards,
neighborhood loop collectors, and neighborhood streets to further provide safe ingress and
egress from the individual residences.
Within the PGA WEST Specific Plan area, the circulation system has been designed to
accomplish the following:
♦ Provide for internal private roadways that respond to the golf corridors while providing
a safe route for project ingress and egress.
♦ Provide for private streets which allow access to Madison Street, Airport Boulevard,
and Monroe Street; to facilitate the internal network of private roadways within the
PGA WEST Specific Plan boundary to adequately serve the residential pads and golf
amenities.
2.5.1 Offsite Improvements
The offsite public streets surrounding the project are currently developed in accordance with
La Quinta City Engineering and Public Works Department standards in effect and will be
constructed incrementally in accordance with the applicable General Plan designations.
The off-site public streets surrounding the project will be developed in accordance with
standards in effect at the time of tentative tract or development approvals and will be (or have
been) constructed incrementally in accordance with the applicable General Plan designations.
Airport Blvd. east of Madison immediately adjacent to the project boundary has been
constructed to a full width improvement. Madison has been improved to three-quarter width
in areas where the plan area abuts one side of the arterial and improved to full width in areas
where the plan area abuts both sides of the arterial. Avenue 58 shall be constructed to a three-
quarter width improvement in the area immediately adjacent to the project boundary or a
contribution shall be made to an assessment district for the improvement of Avenue 58 based
on project adjacency. All arterial and collector streets shall have improved sidewalks within
the public street rights-of-way and landscape lot setbacks. A sidewalk is not required when a
multipurpose trail is specified on the General Plan Parks and Recreation Policy Diagram and
a sidewalk exists or will be constructed on the opposite side of the street.
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The following mitigation measures are recommended to reduce potential circulation impacts
associated with the project and should be implemented in conjunction with development of
the residential areas within Planning Area II.
♦ The applicant shall develop all roads internal to the project in accordance with the design
standards specified in the general plan and the structural standards in effect at the time of
tentative tract or zoning approval area in conjunction with the phased implementation of
the specific plan. All roadways within the specific plan area shall remain private.
♦ The internal roads may have a minimum pavement width of 28 feet provided that the
applicant demonstrates that adequate provision has been made for off-street parking.
The project site is served by internal private roadways which link interior residential
developments to the existing perimeter public roadways of Jefferson Street, Madison Street
and 58th Avenue. A connection to the Greg Norman Course plan area is being built as of this
12' 1. 12'
Onsite Arterial
Typical: PGA Boulevard
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printing. This access point will accommodate golf cart and pedestrian traffic between PGA
WEST and the Greg Norman Course. Access to the Resort Core Village within the plan area
will be provided via PGA Boulevard, and Tom Weiskopf Boulevard.
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Project Entry Concepts
The Resort Core is provided public access to the resort residential and golf amenities by way
of Jefferson Street and PGA Boulevard from the north. The privacy and serenity of the PGA
WEST residential neighborhoods is a signature of the development that is enhanced by way
of a series of private, gated residential enclaves accessed from PGA Boulevard and Madison
Street. It is envisioned that manned or unmanned residential entry points will provide secured
access to all residential development within the plan area. These entry point locations (and
potential entry points) are diagrammatically illustrated below.
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Access to the Resort Golf club and internal project residential areas is accomplished from the
southeast via Madison and the Weiskopf Gate. Internal roadways lead to the Spanish Bay
Gate and on to PGA Boulevard and the Northern portion of the plan area.
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2.6 CONSERVATION, OPEN SPACE, AND RECREATION
PLAN
The PGA WEST Specific Plan Conservation, Open Space, and Recreation Plan identifies and
establishes the plan policy relative to the identification and management of natural resources,
open space and recreation amenities within the plan area boundary. The purpose of the
Conservation, Open Space, and Recreation Plan is to establish development policies and
philosophy which identify areas in the PGA WEST plan area with natural resources which
shall be managed to prevent waste, destruction, or neglect. Additionally, the plan identifies
policies related to permissible uses and development standards within Conservation, Open
Space, and Recreation areas, as well as programs to ensure the conservation of resources and
identify desired courses of action/strategies which provide the means to implement the
community's conservation policies.
2.6.1 Conservation
The PGA WEST Specific Plan project area has been developed with the goal of balancing the
conservation and management of natural resources with the implementation of a high quality
recreation based community. Policies and programs for the conservation, management, and
use of natural resources include:
♦ Prevention of soil erosion using the appropriate design criteria and careful placement of
landscaping.
♦ Maintenance, protection, and replenishment of ground water by using the golf course
areas as drainage areas to absorb local runoff.
♦ Preservation of existing water resources by storing excess drainage water in the golf
course lakes for use in golf course irrigation.
♦ Elimination of groundwater contamination through the regional prohibition of septic
tanks and support of a regional sewage treatment plant.
♦ Protection and conservation of hillside ecosystems as well as retaining the City's
natural topographic features through careful limitation and selection of building sites.
Topography
The development plan for PGA WEST has used the characteristics and qualities of the
natural landforms to guide the location of golf and recreation sites, roads, building sites, and
open space areas. Golf Course amenities, which serve as open space for PGA WEST, are
generally located in low lying areas of the site while the higher elevations are generally
reserved for club facilities and residential building sites. The higher elevations will afford
housing areas exposure to prevailing breezes as well as allow opportunities to maximize
view -value for the residential sites.
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2.6.2 Open Space
The Open Space Concept
PGA WEST is designed in recognition of the fact that as urban and suburban development
takes place, recreation and open space becomes a limited and valuable resource. In addition,
it is recognized that high-quality projects are designed and planned around an open space/
recreation program. Two types of open space/recreation uses are planned for PGA WEST:
golf courses and common open space areas.
Approximately 47% of the project area is dedicated to five championship golf courses
designed so that adjacent residential and resort hotel development will benefit from the visual
and open space value created by the golf amenity.
To further maximize the effect of open space, common open space areas are strategically
located throughout the project. These common open space areas will result when dwellings
are clustered or higher density residential uses are developed along golf course areas. Where
appropriate to the adjacent residential development, common area pools will be provided.
Higher residential pads make the best use, not only of the golf course frontage, but of the
prevailing breeze and spectacular Coachella Valley mountain views.
2.6.3 Recreation
The PGA WEST resort is planned as a recreational/residential community and, therefore,
contains as a major element an extensive passive and active recreation program of
development. Standards for the development of recreation improvements are:
♦ Promotion of a variety of recreation uses in context with the PGA WEST lifestyle;
♦ Development of high quality, championship -level golf and tennis facilities;
♦ Development of a desirable recreation environment;
♦ Development of a variety of housing types with common open space providing both
passive and active recreation opportunities.
Permitted recreation facilities include:
♦ Championship Golf Courses and Club Facilities
Driving Ranges
♦ Tennis Courts
♦ Swimming Pools & Jacuzzi's
♦ Health Spas
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♦ Trail Systems
♦ Pro Shops
♦ Shopping Amenities
♦ Ancillary Uses Complementary to Residential and Resort Recreation Use
Conditional Use Permit applications shall be submitted to and reviewed by the Community
Development Department for pools, spas, and associated ancillary buildings to those uses.
The complete list of permitted uses and the development regulations for the Conservation,
Open Space and Recreation areas are established by the Zoning and Development
Regulations found in Section 3 of this Specific Plan.
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2.7 INFRASTRUCTURE
The infrastructure system which serves the PGA WEST project is described below and is
designed to provide a coordinated system of infrastructure and public services to adequately
serve the plan area at full buildout. The Infrastructure and Utilities Plan identifies standards
for infrastructure and public services relative to land use intensity for the plan area within the
community's infrastructure and public services policies. The infrastructure system planned to
serve the PGA WEST project is described below:
2.7.1 Water
Potable Water
The potable water system of the City is operated and administered by the Coachella Valley
Water District (CVWD) which extends service based upon approved designs and
improvements constructed by the private developer. The CVWD assesses new development
a fee per connection to tap into the potable water distribution system. CVWD operates from
system wide master plan that provides the City with potable water which is pumped from an
underground aquifer through wells located throughout the City. Wells range from 325 to
1400, plus or minus, feet in depth. Potable water pumped to the surface is stored in three
reservoirs located within the City. These three reservoirs provide high quality water to each
pressure zone in the City. The potable water distribution system transports water to
residential and commercial users via an underground system with lines ranging in size from 4
to 36 inches.
Although the City is blessed with ground water, the CVWD is continuing to take preventative
measures to conserve this precious resource for its existing and future customers. These
measures include the use of a lush and water efficient plant material approval policy,
implemented through a landscape review committee and a water management specialist on
CVWD staff entrusted to promote the mutual goals of the agency and the policies of the
developer.
The district will furnish domestic water and sanitation service to PGA WEST Specific Plan
area in accordance with the current regulations of this district. These regulations provide for
the payment of certain fees and charges by the subdivider and said fees and charges are
subject to change.
Irrigation Water
The primary supply of water for golf course and greenbelt irrigation and lakes shall be
provided by the CVWD from the Coachella Canal.
2.7.2 Sanitary Sewage
The sanitary sewage collection and treatment system for the City is operated and
administered by the CVWD which extends service based upon approved designs and
improvements constructed by the private developer. The CVWD assesses new development
per equivalent dwelling unit (EDU) to provide comprehensive wastewater collection and
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treatment. The current capacity of the Mid -Valley Water Reclamation Plant is 4.35 million
gallons per day (MGD). This facility serves numerous Coachella Valley communities
including La Quinta. The CVWD has indicated that the sewage treatment plant can be
expanded in the future to serve additional demand, including the demand of La Quints
encompassing the PGA WEST plan area.
The sanitary sewer system shall be installed in accordance with District regulations. The area
shall be annexed to Improvement District No. 55 for sanitation service.
2.7.3 Storm Water Drainage
The master grading and drainage concept of the development works within the character of
the rolling topography and landforms to provide an effective system of drainage and storm
water management while conserving and enhancing the open space feel of the PGA WEST
project. In general, runoff from the developed areas at higher elevations will be directed to
lower areas of the site where the fairways of the golf course are routed, maximizing the
opportunity for the recharge of groundwater resources while using the natural lay of the land
to direct storm flows. Storm water runoff will be held onsite and stored in the system of golf
course lakes and low points whose capacity is calculated to hold the necessary storm
generated volumes prior to discharge. Storm water drainage from perimeter streets shall be
accommodated onsite.
2.7.4 Public Utilities
All overhead public utility transmission lines for cable television, electricity and telephone
are routed around the perimeter of PGA WEST Specific Plan site and do not traverse the
internal project area. All permanent power and telecommunications distribution lines internal
to the project are placed underground.
Electricity
Electrical power is provided to the site as well as surrounding development from Imperial
Irrigation District (IID) substations in La Quinta.
Natural Gas
Southern California Gas provides service to the site from its service main along Highway 11 I
north of the property boundary.
Telephone
Land-based telephone services are provided by General Telephone Company to the project
area. Lines will be extended to the site as needed. Regionally, cellular service providers are in
abundance.
2.7.5 Refuse Collection
Refuse collection within the City Limits is provided by an entity contracted by the City of La
Quints for this purpose. Refuse collection occurs in accordance with a schedule established
by the contractor and the City. It is envisioned that PGA WEST residential areas of the plan
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will be served by extension of the contract refuse collection services currently in place at
PGA WEST Prior to regularly scheduled pick-up and removal, refuse will be contained in a
maintained surface bin environment ensuring an excellent quality of environment.
2.7.6 Schools
School services for the specific plan area are facilitated by the Desert Sands Unified School
District and the Coachella Valley Unified School District.
2.7.7 Law Enforcement
Law enforcement services are provided to the City (and PGA WEST) through a contract with
the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. The Sheriff's Department extends service to the
City from existing facilities located in the City of La Quinta and City of Indio. The existing
agreement between the City and Sheriffs Department provides protection on a 24-hour basis,
seven days per week. The Department utilizes patrol deputies which provide five minute
response times to the PGA WEST plan area. Additional deputies which comprise its target
team, are also contracted by the City and work 40 hours each. The Sheriffs Department
utilizes a standard of 1.5 deputies/ 1,000 population to adequately serve the City.
Given the high level of recreation, the plan area is further protected by a private security
force assuring the idyllic ambiance that is the hallmark of the PGA WEST lifestyle.
2.7.8 Fire Protection
Fire protection service is provided to the City by the Riverside County Fire Department. The
Fire Department administers two stations in the City. One facility (Station #32) on Avenue
52, west of Washington Street, and another facility (Station #70) at the intersection of
Madison Street and Avenue 54 within the PGA WEST project area. The Fire Department also
operates four additional stations in surrounding communities which results in overlapping
service areas. The Department currently exhibits an Insurance Services Office (ISO) public
protection class rating of four, based on a descending scale from one to ten, with first -in -
response times ranging from two to six minutes. The ISO established it's rating system based
on the provision of manpower/staffing, communication facilities, water system for
suppression, automatic sprinkler/alarm systems, response times, and building standards.
Paramedic service is provided to the City by Springs Ambulance Service which is located at
Station #70 in La Quinta.
2.7.9 City Administration
City administration facilities in La Quinta currently include offices of approximately 31,000
square feet for City departments (i.e., Mayor and City Council, City Manager, City Clerk,
Finance Department, Planning and Community Development Department, Engineering and
Public Works Department). These public resource outlets are housed in the municipal
complex at the southwest comer of Calle Tampico and Washington Street. The complex
provides space for all City administration staff and ancillary facilities. Given the current level
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of developer backed participation funding current growth within the City, this new facility
provides adequate space for City functions projected to suffice a growing population well
into the future.
2.7.10 Library Facilities
The City of La Quints is served by a public library which is administered by the Riverside
County Library System. The existing facility contains approximately 4,130 square feet and
includes approximately 28,000 volumes. The County utilizes an unadopted standard of 0.5
square feet per capita and 1.2 volumes per capita to serve the City. Based on this standard,
the City is currently under -served in space, but contains a surplus of volumes.
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2.8 PGA WEST COMMUNITY DESIGN GUIDELINES
The concept and character of desert architecture will be followed in the area defined as PGA
WEST. This architectural image may include a range of such styles as Early California or
Spanish Colonial to the southwest adobe look of the Pueblo, Pueblocontempo, Tuscan,
Nuevocontempo styles.
The various styles of desert architecture take into account the physical and natural
environment with respect to climate and, therefore, must pay careful attention to eaves and
overhangs to provide for the shading of window areas as well as choosing exterior finish
materials carefully for their long term durability and appearance qualities. In addition,
because of the unique seasonal variations in the climate of this region, careful attention must
be paid to the planning, and selection of landscaping materials so that they work in harmony
with the built and natural environments to enhance the overall quality of the development and
use water in a manner that is both productive and efficient.
The design guidelines contained in this subsection are intended to establish a consistent
design expression among site planning, engineering, architecture, and landscape architectural
components while allowing reasonable flexibility in design.
The design guidelines for PGA WEST are intended to:
♦ Assist in implementing the design intent of the Specific Plan by establishing project
design compatibility among different residential densities and land use;
♦ Create a framework to implement individual product design vocabulary while
maintaining community identity;
♦ Delineate criteria for enhancing the site features, plant materials and habitat areas; and
♦ Provide a consistent approach to site planning, building design, street furniture and
signage, wall and fence materials and color, lighting, landscaping, and other design
elements that will endure for the life of the community.
The guidelines provided herein suggest thematics compatible with PGA WEST character and
are not intended to limit expressions of varying architectural styles within the entire Specific
Plan area. The Design Guidelines presented herein establish the framework to achieve
harmony and compatibility within the existing framework of residential neighborhoods and
PGA WEST while providing the flexibility to create variety in the architectural expression
and interpretation of the design styles envisioned for the community. Examples of the desired
design theme are illustrated on the following pages and are conceptual and do not depict final
designs, nor should they limit the range of expression among individual builders and their
professional design teams.
The guidelines are provided for the benefit of merchant builders, their planners/designers,
and City of La Quinta staff and decision-making bodies in the review of future PGA WEST
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site development proposals. As such, the design guidelines identify elements for all
residential and other land use proposals within the PGA WEST Specific Plan area. These
guidelines may be incorporated into the subsequent site development permits, conditional use
permits, and subdivision maps submitted to the City for approval unless it is demonstrated
that certain guidelines are not applicable, appropriate, or feasible under site specific
circumstances.
The PGA West Community Image
The extensive landscape element provided by the golf courses together with PGA WEST's
landscaped perimeter setbacks present an image of privacy and exclusivity for the
community. The master landscape plan makes all structures on the interior of the project
unobtrusive and at the same time, enhance the views from these structures to the surrounding
greenbelts and mountain vistas. The use of Date Palm, Citrus, and other species typically
seen throughout the desert provides a regional context to the plant palette for PGA WEST. A
full list of plant material recommended as suitable for the landscape theme is provided in the
Table 7, Suggested Plant Material Palette on page 2.41.
2.8.1 General Architectural and Site Guidelines
The architectural theme for PGA WEST may include Spanish mission, Spanish
Mediterranean, Tuscan, southwest adobe, pueblocontempo and other compatible "desert
architecture" styles.
Color
The earth tone color palette that predominates within the existing architectural context of
PGA WEST residential construction and ancillary structures is based on a history of
whitewashed stucco over adobe bricks. This motif is complemented with a simplistic color
scheme and a variety of roof tones and textures offset by the contrast of the window
mouldings and associated architectural detail.
♦ The predominant color of all structures shall be limited to the spectrum of white, cream,
tan, sand, light brown, mauve and other earth tones. Colors outside of this spectrum
shall be used for accents only. In order to achieve the variety of architectural expression
envisioned for the residential components of PGA WEST a variety of materials and
colors shall be used to create a rich tapestry of design elements.
♦ The predominant color range is defined by the earth tones. A range of tones shall be
used throughout the neighborhoods within PGA WEST.
Materials
A limited variety of roof materials shall be used including barrel tile, flat concrete tile, and
concrete shakes. The color of roofs shall provide a range of deep tones. The color of roof
materials shall be varied to reflect the existing surrounding architectural theme. All roofing
material shall be fire retardant.
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♦ The predominant exterior building material shall be within the vernacular of the
existing PGA WEST theme - smooth finish stucco.
♦ Wood, tile and wrought iron shall be used as accent materials as dictated by the
applicable architectural style.
Site Planning
Appropriate site planning guidelines as discussed below shall be used in order to ensure
functional and aesthetic development within PGA WEST. Guidelines are intended to be
flexible. Not all guidelines are applicable in all situations. Judicious use of guidelines shall be
used in order to achieve a high quality consistency in design theme within the adjacent
architectural context.
♦ Site planning parameters shall conform to the criteria set fourth herein.
♦ Flexibility in interpretation is to be implemented in site design to achieve individuality
among development boundaries.
Walls and Fences
The Specific Plan for the PGA WEST area provides for an expansion of the narrow definition
of allowable wall types within the zoning ordinance. Once adopted, wall forms for the
specific plan area will take several characters which will blend into the "Territorial" theme of
the PGA WEST golf environment within the plan area. Walls for spacial definition or for
security enclosure may be of masonry, steel fencing with plant material integrated or a
combination of those materials. The heights of walls will relate to the purpose envisioned for
them. Walls or fences shall be used to visually screen maintenance functions essential to the
golf operation as well as screen mechanical and service functions of the club facilities.
Several of the variations of wall forms are illustrated herein with other interpretations
allowed on a case by case review of the Community Development Department to determine
consistency with the intent of the project theme and design character of the PGA WEST
Specific Plan area.
♦ Fences and walls may be used in conjunction with plant materials and other landscape
techniques to reinforce the character of the PGA WEST Specific Plan area.
♦ Fences and walls are to be used in a consistent manner throughout the community with
a variety of characters for individual site driven situations. The material, style, and
height of walls are envisioned to provide an element of continuity throughout to ensure
visual consistency.
♦ As a significant thematic element the details and materials used in walls and fences will
be of a high quality suited to the particular function and purpose.
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♦ Long linear walls may be staggered horizontally or broken to provide interest and to
break or create sight lines.
Fences adjacent to open space or golf areas may be of an open construction to allow
continuation of views or to allow for planted screening to be enjoyed by both sides of
the fence.
♦ Fences are envisioned to be constructed primarily of wood, ornamental metal or
masonry or a combination of these. Where necessary for sound attenuation, masonry
walls and berms may be allowed by the developers of the PGA WEST Specific Plan
area. Specific materials and landscape treatments may be reviewed and approved for
each affected area or lot by the developers of the PGA WEST Specific Plan area. Such
materials and treatment are envisioned to result in a consistent visual appearance.
♦ Walls or fences are not necessarily required between open spaces and residential sites.
Project Identification Signs
Because of the existing tunnel connecting PGA WEST to The Greg Norman Course east of
Madison Street, one Norman Course project identification sign of a 32 sq. ft. maximum will
be allowed on the west side of Madison, north of the Madison Street entry gate.
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Building Massing and Scale
The general character of residential development areas shall reflect a neighborhood scale in
which the building massing does not overwhelm the street scene. Typically, residences shall
be low-rise in nature to create a pleasant neighborhood environment and street scene.
♦ Building wall planes, particularly on the front elevation, shall be staggered to create
interest along the street scene, to provide a desirable human scale, and to avoid visual
monotony.
♦ Single -story plate lines are encouraged on the front elevation by stepping back the
second -story wall planes to effectively breaks up the building mass and provides a
reduced scale along the street scene.
♦ Single -story plate lines with second -story wall setbacks are encouraged on side and rear
elevations where feasible.
♦ Side elevations shall provide the same level of articulation and detail as the front
elevations where feasible.
♦ Articulated roofscapes shall be created through the use of a variety of roof forms.
♦ Repetitious gable ends along front and rear elevations shall be minimized.
2.8.2 Residential Site Planning Guidelines
The climate in the La Quinta is characterized by sunny and hot weather in the summer, while
the winter months feature excellent air clarity and are relatively mild. The design of
residences shall incorporate elements which respond to these conditions, such as patios,
courtyards, arcades, plazas, and paseos. In addition, extended roof overhangs shall be used in
response to climatic conditions. Other residential site considerations include the following:
♦ The placement of structures should consider prevalent environmental conditions - sun,
wind and view.
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♦ Orientation of development edges should maximize view potential and access to natural
open areas and improved recreation areas. Open area "fingers" should extend into
residential areas where possible.
♦ Varying house configurations on comer lots is encouraged to promote variety in the
street scene and maximize the view of drivers at intersections.
♦ A combination of side -entering and front entering garages and varied driveway
locations are encouraged to breakup repetitive curb cuts and yard patterns.
♦ Cul-de-sacs are encouraged to improve neighborhood safety and character.
♦ Guest parking shall be located to provide easy access to units.
♦ Four-way intersections within individual projects are discouraged.
♦ Walkways shall be provided within multiple -family neighborhoods
♦ Neighborhoods bordering open areas shall be sited to maximize views of PGA WEST
amenities, yet discourage through access.
♦ Recreation areas/greenbelt features shall be visible upon entry to neighborhoods to
enhance neighborhood value.
2.8.3 Residential Design Criteria
Wall Planes, Windows, and Doors
♦ The use of desert heat withstanding windows is encouraged. If aluminum or vinyl
frame windows are used, the frames must be painted or appropriately colored to coexist
with the building or trim material.
♦ The use of multipane windows is encouraged for front elevations which are visible
from other private or quasi -public spaces. Trim may be painted to be compatible with
the building architecture.
♦ The style of windows shall be compatible with the architectural style of the building.
The use of many different styles of windows on one building plane shall be avoided.
The size and proportion of panes shall correspond to the overall proportioning of the
elevation.
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♦ Accent windows having different or articulated shapes or with a finer texture (e.g.,
many small panes) shall be used as an accent element to create interest on building
elevations if consistent with the Spanish eclectic style. r
Entries
♦ The entry of residential dwelling units shall be articulated as a focal point of the
building's front elevation through the appropriate use of roof elements, columns,
porticos, recesses or projections, windows or other architectural features.
Porches, Balconies, and Railings
♦ Front Porches shall be designed, where feasible, as an integral part of the front
elevation to provide visual interest and activity along the street scene, as well as to
promote social interaction among community residents by providing outdoor living
spaces oriented to the front of the dwelling unit.
♦ Porches and balconies function as an extension of interior spaces, providing shaded
outdoor living space.
♦ Second story balconies are encouraged providing visual interest to the street scene
increasing the perceived front setback of the second story.
♦ Porches and balconies shall be designed as an integral component of the building's
architecture and style, and shall not appear as a poorly conceived add-on element.
♦ The design of porch and balcony railings shall complement tile building's architecture
and style.
Columns
♦ Columns used as a structural or aesthetic design element shall convey a solid and
durable image, and shall be consistent with the architectural style of the building.
♦ Columns may be used as a freestanding form, or as support for roofs and balconies.
Chimneys
♦ Chimneys, particularly chimney caps, shall be simple in design, so as not to distract
from the building.
♦ The design of chimneys shall be compatible with the architectural style of the building.
Exposed metal flues are not permitted.
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Garage Doors
♦ Garage doors shall be compatible with the architectural style of the dwelling unit.
♦ Garage doors shall be recessed from adjacent walls to create a strong shadow which
effectively minimizes the impact of large flat surfaces.
♦ Two single doors shall be incorporated into some two -car garages, while three -car
garages shall incorporate a double door with a single door or three single doors.
♦ Where three -car garages are proposed, at least one garage entrance may be offset or
detached from the remaining two entrances.
Exterior Stairs
♦ Exterior stairways shall be simple bold elements which complement the architectural
massing and form of PGA WEST building environment.
Archways
♦ The use of archways must be compatible with the architectural style of the building,
and shall be designed as an complimentary part of the building or adjacent courtyard.
♦ When used, archways shall define or enframe space, such as entries, porticos, patios,
and courtyards.
Walls and Fences
♦ Walls and fences which are visible from streets, open space, or other private or quasi -
public areas, shall be compatible in material, color, and design with adjacent
architectural elements.
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Building Details
♦ All mechanical equipment shall be screened from view by walls or fences compatible
with the building architecture, or by plant material adequate in size to provide proper
screening.
♦ All utility meters are encouraged to be integrated into the architecture and screened
from view.
♦ The materials, colors, and forms of carport structures shall be consistent with the
architectural style of the residential neighborhood in which they are located.
♦ Carports which are integrated into the building design or community walls are
encouraged.
♦ Accessory structures shall be designed to be consistent with the architectural style of
the adjacent buildings.
♦ All flashing, sheet metal, and vents shall be painted or screened from view in a manner
which is compatible with the building architecture.
Common Space Elements
♦ All areas shall have fully enclosed trash enclosures, which are compatible in material,
color and design with the building architecture.
♦ Support facilities such as recreation buildings, permanent leasing offices, mail stations,
etc., shall be designed in the same architectural style, and to the same level of detail and
articulation, as the main buildings they support.
2.8.4 Residential Site Planning Criteria
Single -Family Detached
The following concept shall be incorporated into the design of Single-family Detached
neighborhoods:
♦ The street layout within residential neighborhoods shall provide view corridors to the
pedestrian pathways, open space, and landscape elements unifying pedestrian
circulation and site landmarks, where feasible.
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♦ The use of parkways or greenbelt gardens connecting the residential courts is
encouraged in the design of neighborhood streetscapes, where feasible.
♦ Residential dwelling units shall be sited to maximize view opportunities of the
mountains in the La Quints region where feasible.
Where two-story units are plotted adjacent
to one another, the side second story r'
of at least one unit shall be stepped ,
back, where feasible, to create a
single -story plate line along the [
common side yard. r
♦ The plotting of dwelling units may
feature a random mix of front entry and
side entry garages, along with the motor
court concept, where feasible, to provide
variety to the street scene.
Single -Family Attached
The general site planning concepts established for
the Single-family Detached neighborhoods also
apply to the Single-family Attached
neighborhoods. In addition the following
concept shall be incorporated into the design
of Single-family Attached neighborhoods:
♦ Neighborhood entry roadways shall
focus on to an amenity or a community
open space feature or landmark, where
feasible.
The street layout within residential
neighborhoods shall provide view
corridors to the Open Space and other
special community features and
landmarks, where feasible. In addition,
the view corridors should also provide
physical access to these community features,
where feasible.
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♦ The design of streets shall be pedestrian oriented. The use of parkways is encouraged
in the design of neighborhood streetscapes, where feasible.
Multifamily
The general site planning concepts established for the Single-family Detached and Single
family Attached neighborhoods apply to the Multifamily neighborhoods. In
addition, the following concept shall be
incorporated into the design of multifamily
neighborhoods
♦ In order for the buildings to form a
strong neighborhood edge, parking
areas shall not be located along
perimeter streets. Parking areas shall
be screened from view from private or
quasi -public edges by being placed
behind buildings or within court
conditions when possible.
The impact of parking areas shall be
minimized through the use of auto
courtyards featuring enhanced paving, plant
material, and other landscape features.
2.8.5 Club Facility Site Planning Guidelines
The site design and planning of the club facility will incorporate elements which respond to
the desert climatic conditions in much the same manner as the residential components of the
plan. Elements include generous patios, spacious courtyards, arcades, plazas, and paseos.
Other planning guidelines for listed below
♦ Prominent buildings shall be sited in key landmark locations and be easily accessible
and convenient.
♦ Service areas shall be sited in little used areas and effectively screened.
♦ Pedestrian access routes between adjacent uses shall be incorporated into the club
facility site design, where feasible.
♦ Mixed use areas shall be site planned as large pieces and individual uses integrated to
provide functional and cohesive, mixed-use zones.
♦ Pedestrian spaces shall be provided by creating plazas, courtyards, and promenades
linking use areas.
♦ Parking shall be oriented to permit pedestrian flow to shops without having to cross
numerous traffic aisles.
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♦ Pedestrian courts are encouraged, especially to accent open area access point or primary
vehicular entry.
♦ The use of landscape areas and green space to separate vehicular traffic from club and
service traffic is encouraged.
♦ Within PGA WEST the shared use of service areas, parking, access, etc., shall be
integrated into the design.
♦ Orient private or quasi -public entrances to be visible from gentry streets.
♦ Roof equipment shall be architecturally screened where feasible.
♦ Pedestrian access to adjacent uses shall be provided.
2.8.6 Club Facility Design Criteria
Wall Planes, Windows, and Doors
♦ The use of wood frame windows scaled to the interior space is encouraged. Frames
shall be painted or appropriately colored to match the club facility or adjacent
residential trim material.
♦ The use of wood trim is encouraged for all windows on front elevations, or any other
elevation which is visible from other private or quasi -public spaces. Trim shall be
painted to be compatible with the building architecture.
♦ The style of windows shall be compatible with the architectural style of the building.
The use of many different styles of windows on one building plane shall be avoided.
The size and proportion of panes shall correspond to the overall proportioning of the
elevation.
♦ Accent windows having different or articulated shapes or with a finer texture (e.g.,
many small panes) shall be used as an accent element to create interest on building
elevations if consistent with the Spanish eclectic style.
Entries
♦ The entry of building masses shall be articulated as a focal point of the building's front
elevation through the appropriate use of spacial offsets, roof elements, columns,
porticos, recesses or projections, windows or other architectural features.
Porches, Balconies, and Railings
♦ Front porches shall be designed, where feasible, as an integral part of the front
elevation to provide visual interest.
♦ Porches and balconies function as an extension of interior spaces, providing shaded
outdoor space.
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♦ Second story balconies are encouraged to provide visual interest to the street scene, and
to increase the perceived front setback of the second story.
♦ Porches and balconies shall be designed as an integral component of the building's
architecture and style, and shall not appear as a poorly conceived add-on element.
♦ The design of porch and balcony railings shall complement the building's architecture
and style.
Columns
♦ Columns used as a structural or aesthetic design element shall convey a solid and
durable image, and shall be consistent with the architectural style of the building.
♦ Columns may be used as a freestanding form, or as support for roofs and balconies.
Chimneys
♦ Chimneys, particularly chimney caps, shall be simple in design, so as not to distract
from the building.
♦ The design of chimneys shall be compatible with the architectural style of the building.
Exposed metal flues are not permitted.
Exterior Stairs
♦ Exterior stairways shall be simple bold elements which complement the architectural
massing and form of the existing PGA West building environment.
Archways
♦ The use of archways must be compatible with the architectural style of the building,
and shall be designed as a complimentary part of the building or adjacent courtyard.
♦ When used, archways shall define or enframe space, such as entries, porticos, patios,
and courtyards and parking elements.
Walls and Fences
♦ Walls and fences which are visible from streets, open space, or other private or quasi -
public areas, shall be compatible in material, color, and design with adjacent and/or
existing architectural elements.
Building Details
♦ All mechanical equipment shall be screened from view by walls or fences compatible
with the building architecture, or by plant material adequate in size to provide proper
screening.
♦ All utility meters are encouraged to be integrated into the architecture and screened
from view.
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♦ The materials, colors, and forms of carport structures shall be consistent with the
architectural style of the neighborhood in which they are located.
♦ Carports or landscaped treillage which integrate into the building design is encouraged.
♦ Accessory structures shall be designed to be consistent with the architectural style of
the adjacent buildings.
Common Space Elements
♦ All areas shall have fully enclosed trash enclosures, which are compatible in material,
color and design with the building architecture.
♦ Facilities such as recreation buildings, permanent leasing offices, mail stations, etc.,
shall be designed in the same architectural style, and to the same level of detail and
articulation, as the main buildings they support.
2.8.7 Landscape Guidelines
The underlying theme of the landscape architecture at PGA WEST is the creation of a lush
desert character of visual variety and textural interest consistent with this goal. Use of lush
plant material is a primary consideration in the development of the plant palette to further
promote this theme in the prevailing landscape image.
2.8.8 Landscape Plant Material Palette
To provide guidance to the builders and designers of future residential projects within PGA
WEST, a plant material palette is suggested. Species in addition to those listed are to be
considered in order to provide diversity; however, the plant material in the list provided are
relatively successful in the unique soil and climatic conditions of PGA WEST.
TABLE 7
SUGGESTED PLANT MATERIAL PALETTE
BOTANICAL NAME
COMMONNAME
Trees
Acacia craspedocarpa
Leather Leaf Acacia
Acacia craspedocarpa
Leather Leaf Acacia
Acacia penatula
Sierra Madre Acacia
Acacia saligna
Willow Acacia
Acacia salicina
Weeping Wattle
Acacia smallii
Sweet Acacia
Acacia stenophylla
Shoestring Acacia
Acacia Willardiana
Palo Blanco
Bauhinia sp.
Orchid Tree
Brachychiton populneus
Bottle Tree
Calistemon viminalis
Bottle Brush Tree
Cedrus deodara
Deodar Cedar
Ceratonia siliqua
Carob
Cercidlum microphyllurn
Littleleaf Palo Verde
Cercidium floridum
Blue Palo Verde
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Cercidlum praecox
Sonoran Palo Verde
Chamaerops humillus
Mediterranean Fan Palm
Chorlsia speciosa
Silk Floss Tree
Cinnamomum camphora
Champhor Tree
Citrus sp.
Cupressus glabra
Arizona Cypress
Cupressus sempervirens
Italian Cypress
Cycas revoluta
Sago Palm
Eucalyptus camaidulensis
Red Gum
Eucalyptus microtheca
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus spathulata
Swamp Malee
Fraxinus udeil
Majestic Beauty Ash
Fraxinus velutina
Arizona Ash
Geijera parviflora
Australian Willow
Grevillea. robusta
Silk Oak
Jacaranda mimosifolla
Jacaranda
Juniperus chinensis'Torulosa'
Hollywood Juniper
Lagerstroemia indica
Crape Myrtle
Lysiloma thomberi
Feather Bush
Magnolia grandiflora var.
Southern Magnolia
Oiea europea
Olive
Parkinsonla aculeata
Mexican Palo Verde
Phoenix dactilifera
Date Palm
Phoenix roebelenii
Pygmy Date Palm
Pinus brutia
Calabrian Pine
Pinus canariensis
Canary Pine
Pinus eldarica
Mondell Pine
Pinus halipensis
Aleppo Pine
Pinus monophylla
Single -leaf Pinon Pine
Pinus roxburghii
Chir Pine
Pithecelloblum flexicaule
Texas Ebony
Pittosporum phillyraeoides
Willow Pittosporurn
Podocarpus macrophylla
Yew Pine
Populus nigra 'Italica'
Lombardy Poplar
Prosopis chilensis
Mesquite
Prosopis glandulosa var. Glandulosa
Texas Honey Mesquite
Prunus caroliniana
Carolina Cherry
Quercus ilex
Holly Oak
Quercus suber
Cork Oak
Ouercus virginiana
Southern Live Oak
Rhuslancea
African Sumac
Schinus molle
California Pepper Tree
Schinus terebinthifolius
Brazilian Pepper Tree
Syagrus romanzoffianum
Queen Palm
Thevetia Peruviana
Yellow Oleander
Vitex agnus-vastus
Chaste Tree
Washingtonia filifera
California Fan Palm
Washingtonia robusta
Mexican Fan Palm
Shrubs
Agapanthus africanus
Lily -of -the -Nile
Asparagus densiflorus
Asparagus
Bougainvillea sp.
La Jolla Bougainvillea
Buxus microphylia japonica.
'Green Beauty'
Caesalpinia mexicana
Mexican Bird of Paradise
Carissa grandiflora
Natal Plum
Carissa macrocarpa 'Tuttle'
Natal Plum
Cassia artemisioldes
Feathery Cassia,
Cassia nemophylla
Bushy Senna
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Vines
Cassia phyllodinea
Desert Cassia
Chrysanthemum frutescens
Marguerite
Cocculus laurifolius
Cocculus
Cordia Parvifolia
Anacahuita Mexican Olive
Dalea. f rutescens 'Sierra Negra'
Black Dalea
Dalea, pulchra
Indigo Bush
Dietes vegeta
Fortnight Lily
Dodonea viscosa
Green Hop Bush
Encilia famosa
Brittle Brush
Euphorbia milli
Crown of Thorns
Euryops virides
Green Euryops
Hesperaloe parviflora
Red Yucca
I lex vomitoria
Stokes Holly
Juniperus sp. 'Prostrata'
Prostrate Juniper
Juniperus sabina'Tameriscifolia'
Tam Juniper
Juniperus var. 'Seagreen'
Seagreen Juniper
Justica callfornica
Chuperosa
Lantana camara
Bush Lantata
Leucophyllum candidurn
'Silver Cloud'
Leucophyllum frutescens;
Texas Ranger 'Green Cloud', 'White Cloud'
Leucophyllum laevigatum
Chihuahuan Sage
Leucophyllum lagmaniae 'Rio Bravo'
Rio Bravo Sage
Leucophyllum pruinosurn 'Sierra Bouquet'
Sierra Bouquet Sage
Leucophyllurn zygophyllum
Blue Ranger
Ligustrum japonicum
Wax Leaf Privet
Liriope japonica
Giant Lily Turf
Muhlenbergia dumosa
Giant Mulee
Muhlenbergia rigens
Dwarf Mulee
Myrtus Communis 'compacta'
Compact Myrtle
Nandina domestica
Heavenly Bamboo
Neriurn oleander 'Petite'
Dwarf Oleander
Ophlopogan japonicus
Mondo Grass
Penniseturn setaceum
Fountain Grass
Penniseturn setaceurn cupreum
Purple Fountain Grass
Philodendron sellourn
Philodendron
Phormium tenax
New Zealand Flax
Photinia frazeri
N.C.N.
Pittosporurn tobira'Wheeler's Dwarf'
Wheeler's Dwarf (Variegated)
Plumbago scandens
Summer Snow
Pyracantha sp.
Firethorn
Rhaphiolepis indica
India Hawthorne
Rosmarinus off icinalls
Rosemary
Rosa sp.
Rose
Ruellia peninsularis
Baja Ruellia
Salvia. greggli
Red Salvia
Simrnondsla chinensis
Jojoba
Tecoma stans
Yellow Bells
Tecoma stans; augustata
Hardy Yellow Trumpet Flower
Tecomaria capensis
Cape Honeysuckle
Thevetia peruviana
Yellow Oleander
Vitex angus-castus
Chaste Tree
Xylosma oongestum
Xylosma
Yucca pendula
Pendulous Yucca
Bignonia violacea Violet Trumpet vine
Bougainvillea spp. Shrub form 'Barbara Karst'
Bougainviilea spp. ground cover
Ficus pumila Creeping Fig
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Gelsemium sempervirens
Lonicera japoinca halliana
Macfadyena unguis-cati
Parthenocissus triscuspidata
Rosa banksiae
Tecomaria capensis
Trachelospermurn jasminoides
Wisteria sinensis
Ground Cover
Acacia redolens prostrata
Apten cordifolia
Baccharis sarothroides
Carissa macrocarpa
Flower carpet
Fragaria chiloensis
Gazania spp.
Hedera spp.
Lantana montevidensis
Lippia repens
Lonicera japonica 'Halliana'
Oenothera berlandieri
Polygonum capitatum
Potentilla verna
Rosmarinus o. prostratus
Salvia clevelandii
Trachelospermum jasminoides - staked or
ground cover
Verbena peruviana
Verbena tenuisecta
Desert Accents
Acacia aneura
Acacia smallii
Agave deserti
Agave parryi
Agave vilmoriniana
Ambrosia deltoidia
Aristida purpurea
Atriplex
Baileya multiradiata
Caesalpinia pulcherrima
Cassia nemophila
Cercidium floridium
Cercidium hybrid
Dalea greggii
Dalea spinosa
Dasylirion wheeled
Encilia farinosa
Ericameria laricifolia
Fouquieria splendens
Hesperaloe parviflora
Justicia californica
Leucophyllum laevigatum
Lantana 'Trailing Purple'
Lantana 'Gold Mound'
Larrea tridentata
Oenothera berlandieri
Carolina Jessamine
Hall's Honeysuckle
Cat's Claw
Boston Ivy
Lady Banks' Rose
Cape Honeysuckle
Star Jasmine
Chinese Wisteria
Prostrate Acacia
Red Apple
'Centennial'
'Boxwood Beauty'
Rose Ground Cover
Ornamental Strawberry
South African Daisy
Ivy
Purple Trailing Lantana
Lippia
Hall's Honeysuckle
Mexican Evening Primrose
Pink Clover Blossom
Spring Cinquefoil
Prostrate Rosemary
Chaparral Sage
Star Jasmine
Peruvian Verbena
Moss Verbena
Mulga
Sweet Acacia
Desert Agave
Parry's Agave
Octopus Agave
Little Bursage
Purple Three Awn
Saltbush
Desert Marigold
Red bird of Paradise
Green Cassia
Blue Palo Verde
Trailing Indigo Bush
Smoke Tree
Desert Spoon
Brittle Bush
Turpentine Bush
Ocotillo
Red Yucca
Chuparosa
Texas Sage
Lantana
Gold Lantana
Creosote Bush
Mexican Evening Primrose
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Oenothera caespitosa
Olneya testoa
Penstemon parryi
Phormium
Prosopis chilensis
Prosopis glandulosa
Salvia greggii
Tagetes lemmonii
Verbena gooddingii
Yucca elata
White Evening Primrose
Olive
Parry's Penstemon
New Zealand Flax
Chilean Mesquite
Honey or Texas Mesquite
Red Sage
Mountain Marigold
Verbena
Soaptree Yucca
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zoning and Development Regulations
3.1 SPECIFIC PLAN OVERLAY DISTRICTS
A. Purpose To provide flexible regulations via the specific plan process thereby allowing
the use of land planning and design techniques to create master -planned developments
incorporating coordinated building design, integrated greenbelts, private recreation
facilities (such as golf course, etc.), emphasizing a separation of pedestrian and vehicular
traffic, and an overall increase in residential and recreational amenity.
The regulations presented herein are pursuant to Article 8—Authority and Scope of
Specific Plans of the state Planning and Zoning Law of the Government Code, Section
65000 et seq and are in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and amend Chapter 9 of the City of La Quinta Zoning Code.
The specific plan overlay district allows variations in residential land uses as provided
by Section 9.40.030 (per General Plan Policy 2-1.1.9). Specific plan densities,
development standards and other features must be consistent with the General Plan.
B. Permitted Uses. The PGA WEST Specific Plan specifies the permitted uses within the
plan area boundaries defined within Planning Area I through Planning Area III. Uses are
tailored to the individual site location within The PGA WEST plan boundary, the
existing topography, and other characteristics, and are consistent with the General Plan.
C. Zoning Designation. The PGA WEST Specific Plan specifies overlay zoning adopted
in conjunction with approval of the Specific Plan document. The PGA WEST Specific
Plan is an integral part of the zoning for the property within the plan boundary and
becomes the official zoning for the City of La Quinta. Property zoning shall consist of
the base district symbol followed by the specific plan symbol in parentheses; for
example, RL (RSP).
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Zoning and Development Regulation and Standards by Planning
Area
Zoning and Development Regulation and Standards are presented for Planning Area I
through Planning Area V as delineated in the Planning Area Exhibit and are presented in the
following order:
Planning Area I
RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC PLAN RL -(RSP) USES AND STANDARDS
Description of Uses in Planning Area I
Zoning and Development Regulation and Standards in Planning Area I
Planning Area II
GOLF COURSE/OPEN SPACE II (GC) PASSIVE AND ACTIVE RECREATION AREA
Description of Uses in Planning Area II
Zoning and Development Regulation and Standards in Planning Area II
Planning Area III
TOURIST COMMERCIAL TC -(RSP) USES
Description of Uses in Planning Area III
Zoning and Development Regulation and Standards in Planning Area III
Planning Area IV
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL RM USES AND STANDARDS
Description of Uses in Planning Area IV
Zoning and Development Regulation and Standards in Planning Area IV
Planning Area V
HILLSIDE CONSERVATION HC (HC) AREA
Description of Uses in Planning Area V
Zoning and Development Regulation and Standards in Planning Area V
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3.1.1 Planning Area
RESIDENTIAL SPECIFIC PLAN RL -(RSP) USES AND STANDARDS
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Description of Uses in Planning Area I
Within the overall plan boundary, Planning Area I encompasses development uses and
standards for the PGA WEST existing and proposed residential grounds as well as ancillary
PGA WEST supporting recreational uses. This 940 acre Planning Area addresses low density
residential development parcels and grounds within the PGA WEST plan area as well as
supporting golf and open space uses.
Planning Area I of the Land Use Plan has, within its boundaries, the underlying zone - Low
Density Residential (RL).
A Residential Specific Plan (RSP) overlay for Planning Area I addresses residential land use
within Planning Area I with development regulation and criteria presented herein. The
development criteria for open space, passive, and active recreation areas and other uses
coexist with residential uses within Planning Area 1. The Golf /Open Space within the
residential zone allows the overlapping use of golf amenities within the residential areas of
the plan however is not the primary land use focus of Planning Area I. An example of this
land use overlay at PGA WEST is the 19th Hole of the Tom Weiskopf Course situated within
the residential area of the plan.
It is intended that any graphic depiction of Planning Area I presented herein is generally
intended to represent all low density residential development parcels within the PGA WEST
(Amendment IV) plan area.
Residential Specific Plan (RSP) Uses and Standards
The following section delineates the permitted land use and development standards for
property, designated as Residential Specific Plan (RSP) on the Land Use Plan (Exhibit 5),
within Planning Area I.
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A. Purpose. To provide for the continuing development of low density neighborhoods (two -
to -four units per acre) with open space and minor uses supporting golf.
B. Permitted Uses. Permitted uses for lands designated as Residential Specific Plan (RSP)
include single family detached dwellings, single family attached dwellings, town homes,
condominiums, and includes residential and golf supporting maintenance and office uses.
Golf supporting building criteria is listed in detail in Planning Area II table labeled
GOLF COURSE / OPEN SPACE ANCILLARY BUILDING DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS. Guest houses and shall be allowed in both attached and detached
residential tracts. Any determination on a proposed use weather listed or unlisted herein
may be either internally reviewed by the Community Development Director or Planning
Manager or referred to the Planning Commission as a non -hearing item if the Community
Development Director or Planning Manager determines on a case-by-case basis that the
public interest would be better served by such referral.
C. Temporary & Interim Uses. Temporary outdoor event staging facilities and on-site
construction and site guard offices including relocatable buildings.
D. Development Standards.
All residential structures within 100 feet of specific plan perimeter shall be limited to a
one story building criteria with a height limitation of 28 feet. The following
development standards apply to property within Planning Area I.
SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
ITEM QUANTITY
Minimum Lot Size
6500 sq/ft
Minimum Golf Course Lot Frontage (street side)
50 ft.4
Minimum Off -Golf Lot Frontage (street side)
55 ft.4
Maximum Structure Height
28 ft.
Maximum No. of Stories
11
Minimum Front Yard Setback
15 ft.*
Minimum Garage Setback
15 ft.2
Minimum Interior/Exterior Side Yard Setbacks
5/10 ft.
Minimum Rear Yard Setback
10 ft.**3
Minimum Livable Floor Area Excluding Garage
1400 sq/ft
* Projects with ten or more dwelling units shall incorporate front setbacks varying between 15 ft. and 25 ft. in order to
avoid streetscape monotony, where feasible.
"Swimming pools are allowed to be constructed to rear yard property lines subject to approval by golf course owner or
operator.
' Existing buildings may be more than one story.
z 20 ft. if "roll -up" type garage door is used facing street. Units with side entry garages shall have a minimum setback of 15
ft.
3 Patio covers may be located five feet from rear property line.
Flag lots require a minimum of 20 ft. frontage.
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ATTACHED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
ITEM QUANTITY
Minimum Lot Size
6500 sq/ft
Maximum Structure Height
28 ft.
Maximum No. of Stories
1'
Minimum Front Yard Setback
15 ft.*
Minimum Garage Setback
15 ft.2
Minimum Interior/Exterior Side Yard Setbacks
5/10 ft.
Minimum Rear Yard Setback
15 ft.3* *
Minimum Livable Floor Area Excluding Garage
1400 sq/ft
* Projects with ten or more dwelling units shall incorporate front setbacks varying between 15 ft. and 25 ft. in order to
avoid streetscape monotony, where feasible.
**Swimming pools are allowed to be constructed to rear yard property lines subject to approval by golf course owner or
operator. Projects with 30 or more dwelling units shall incorporate common area pools including ancillary rest room
facilities at a ratio of not less than 1 pool per 30 units.
' Existing buildings may be more than one story.
z 20 ft. if "roll -up" type garage door is used facing street. Units with side entry garages shall have a minimum setback of 15
ft.
2 Units with Golf / Open Space frontage shall allow architectural projections no closer to the rear yard line than the 10' min.
rear yard in any case subject to approval by golf course owner or operator.
GOLF COURSE/OPEN SPACE ANCILLARY BUILDING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
iTEM QUANTITY
Maximum Structure Height
28 ft.
Maximum Number of Stories
1
Minimum Perimeter Building Setbacks from:
Perimeter Residentially Zoned Property
20 ft.'
Abutting Commercial/Other Non -residentially Zoned Property
10 ft.'
Minimum Setback from Interior Property Lines within Same Project
0
'Minimum perimeter building setback shall be 5 ft. from abutting property with approval of Community Development
Director given adequate buffer and screening.
Description of Golf / Open Space Use in Planning Area I
Within the overall plan boundary, Planning Area I development includes uses and standards
for Private and Public Golf and County Club facilities as well as ancillary PGA West
supporting recreational uses. A typical example of this secondary allowable golf use would
be the 19th hole of the Tom Weiskopf Course.
Golf Course / Open Space (GC) Uses and Standards
A. Purpose and Intent To provide for golf course open space areas within the PGA West
community.
B. Permitted Uses. The following uses shall be permitted in the areas designated as Golf
Course Open Space on the Land Use Plan.
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1. Open Space and Recreation Uses
Open Space
Golf courses and other customary accessory uses including fairways, greens, tees, r
and golf -cart paths I
2. Accessory Uses
Signs, subject to this Specific Plan Document and /or Chapter 9.160 of the City of La
Quinta Zoning Code
Fences and walls, subject to this Specific Plan Document and /or Section 9.100.030
of the City of La Quinta Zoning Code
3. Temporary Uses & Interim Uses
Temporary outdoor event staging facilities
Onsite Construction and site guard offices
Relocatable buildings
3.1.2 Planning Area II
GOLF COURSE / OPEN SPACE II (GC) PASSIVE AND ACTIVE RECREATION AREA
Description of Uses in Planning Area II
Within the overall plan boundary, Planning Area II encompasses development uses and
standards for the PGA WEST Private and Public Golf and County Club facilities as well as
ancillary PGA WEST supporting recreational uses. This area is located plan area wide.
Planning Area II of the Land Use Plan presently has, within its boundaries, one underlying
zone - Golf Course / Open Space (GC).
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A Golf Course/Open Space (GC/OS) overlay for Planning Area II is proposed to address land
use within Planning Area II with development regulation and criteria presented herein. The
development criteria for open space, passive, and active recreation areas for golf and other
uses is delineated for Planning Area II in addition to criteria for compatible use of the
Coachella Canal.
It is intended that any graphic depiction of Planning Area II presented herein is generally
intended to represent all golf and open space parcels and grounds within the PGA WEST
(Amendment IV) plan area.
Golf Course / Open Space Land Use in Planning Area II
Golf and Open Space land in Planning Area II is defined by the existing and proposed golf
course amenities and adjacent fingers of greenbelt within the development plan.
Development criteria related to Golf Course/Open Space areas are defined herein.
Golf Course / Open Space (GC) Uses and Standards
A. Purpose and Intent. To provide for the protection and preservation of golf course open
space areas within the PGA West community.
B. Permitted Uses. The following uses shall be permitted in the areas designated as Golf
Course Open Space on the Land Use Plan.
Open Space and Recreation Uses
Open Space
Clubhouses and community pools/cabanas
Tennis courts or complexes, public or private
Golf courses and country clubs, including clubhouses and other customary accessory
uses such as parking
Golf courses without above -ground structures, including fairways, greens, tees, and
golf -cart paths
2. Accessory Uses
Signs, subject to this Specific Plan Document and /or Chapter 9.160 of the City of La
Quinta Zoning Code
Fences and walls, subject to this Specific Plan Document and /or Section 9.100.030
of the City of La Quinta Zoning Code
Satellite dish and other antennas, subject to Section 9.100.070 of the City of La
Quinta Zoning Code
3. Temporary Uses & Interim Uses
Temporary outdoor event staging facilities
Onsite Construction and site guard offices
Relocatable buildings
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4. Other Uses
Communication towers and equipment, subject to Chapter 9.170 of the City of La
Quinta Zoning Code
Water wells and pumping stations
Water tanks and reservoirs
Public flood control facilities and devices
C. Temporary & Interim Uses Temporary events that accommodate 500 to 2,500 people
shall not be subject to a TUP application, provided the event organizer obtains written
approval from the following agencies or departments a minimum of 14 days prior to the
event occurring (i.e., Riverside County Fire Department, Riverside County Sheriff's
Department, La Quinta Building and Safety Department, La Quinta Code Compliance
Department, La Quinta Public Works Department). Temporary events that have 2,501 to
10,000 people in attendance shall require a TUP application to be processed and approved
by the City's Community Development Department, subject to the requirements of
Section 9.100.140 of the Zoning Ordinance. Applications for large temporary events
shall be submitted to the City of La Quinta a minimum of 30 days prior to the event
taking place.
Temporary office/retail buildings, other than temporary construction offices, shall require
a Site Development Permit application, subject to the requirements of Section 9.210.010
of the City Zoning Ordinance. Approval of the temporary buildings by the Planning
Commission is required.
Temporary construction offices and their related facilities shall be subject to TUP
application as required by Section 9.100.140 of the City's Zoning Ordinance. Approval
of the temporary use by the Community Development Department is required.
D. Development Standards The following development standards apply to the construction
of ancillary buildings for golf operations on property designated as Golf Course / Open
Space on the Land Use Plan.
GOLF COURSEIOPEN SPACE ANCILLARY BUILDING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
ITEM QUANTITY
Maximum Structure Height
28 ft.
Maximum Number of Stories
1
Minimum Perimeter Building Setbacks from:
Perimeter Residentially Zoned Property
20 ft.'
Abutting Commercial/Other Non -residentially Zoned Property
10 ft.'
Minimum Setback from interior Property Lines within Same Project
0
'Minimum perimeter building setback shall be 5 ft. from abutting property with approval of Community Development
Director given adequate buffer and screening.
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3.1.3 Planning Area III
TOURIST CONMIERCIAL TC -(SP) USES
Description of Uses in Planning Area III
Within the overall plan boundary, Planning Area III encompasses development uses and
standards for the PGA WEST Resort Core and Private and Public Golf and County Club
facilities as well as ancillary PGA WEST supporting recreational uses. Planning Area III of
the Land Use Plan presently has, within its boundaries, one underlying zone - Tourist
Commercial TC - (RSP).
Tourist Commercial Specific Plan TC -(RSP) Uses and Standards
The following sections establish the permitted land uses and development standards for
property designated as TC -(RSP) within Planning Area III as depicted on the Land Use Plan.
The Tourist Commercial Specific Plan TC -(RSP) overlay addresses all land within the PGA
WEST Resort Core.
A. Purpose and Intent. To provide for the development and regulation of a range of
specialized commercial and tourist serving residential uses within the PGA WEST Resort
Core oriented to tourist and resort activity. Representative land uses include destination
resort hotels, conference -oriented hotels and motels, eating and drinking establishments,
accessory retail and personal service shops, and supporting recreational uses.
B. Permitted Uses Permitted uses for land designated Tourist Commercial Specific Plan
TC -(RSP) on the Land Use Plan and/or Proposed Zoning exhibits as either TC or
TC -(RSP) includes all currently existing resort serving uses and all allowable uses
delineated in the La Quinta Zoning Ordinance Tourist Commercial District.
C. Temporary & Interim Uses. Temporary events that accommodate 500 to 2,500 people
shall not be subject to a TUP application, provided the event organizer obtains written
approval from the following agencies or departments a minimum of 14 days prior to the
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approval from the following agencies or departments a minimum of 14 days prior to the
event occurring (i.e., Riverside County Fire Department, Riverside County Sheriff's
Department, La Quinta Building and Safety Department, La Quinta Code Compliance
Department, La Quinta Public Works Department). Temporary events that have 2,501 to
10,000 people in attendance shall require a TUP application to be processed and approved
by the City's Community Development Department, subject to the requirements of
Section 9.100.140 of the Zoning Ordinance. Applications for large temporary events
shall be submitted to the City of La Quinta a minimum of 30 days prior to the event
taking place.
Temporary office/retail buildings, other than temporary construction offices, shall require
a Site Development Permit application, subject to the requirements of Section 9.210.010
of the City Zoning Ordinance. Approval of the temporary buildings by the Planning
Commission is required.
Temporary construction offices and their related facilities shall be subject to TUP
application as required by Section 9.100.140 of the City's Zoning Ordinance. Approval
of the temporary use by the Community Development Department is required.
D. Accessory Uses. Resort golf, hotel, and residential maintenance facilities and sites.
Signs, fences and walls, subject to the design criteria set forth in this Specific Plan
document. Satellite dish and other antennas, subject to this Specific Plan.
E. Other Allowable Uses Communication towers and equipment, subject to this Specific
Plan. Water wells and pumping stations, water tanks and reservoirs, public flood control
facilities and devices. All recreational uses and functions commonly associated with golf
and golf events.
R Development Standards The following development standards apply to property
proposed for development designated on the Land Use Plan and/or Proposed Zoning
exhibits as either TC or TC -(RSP) and as described within the text of this Specific Plan.
Standards are established for both Resort Residential and Commercial building and uses
within Planning Area III.
G. Allowable FAR. The maximum FAR allowance in areas designated TC -(RSP) is
determined by the City's General Plan Land Use Element planning criteria such as
mandatory parking, building setbacks, and other site-specific design criteria which are
governed by development standards delineated herein.
Tourist Commercial Residential Building Standards — TC -(RSP)
The Tourist Commercial Residential Specific Plan (TC -RSP) standards apply to all land
within Planning Area III as described within the text of this Specific Plan. A total of 1,000
(TC Residential) units are allowed within Planning Area II1.
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HOTEL RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
ITEM QUANTITY
Minimum Land Area per Unit for Multifamily Dwellings
Minimum Project Size for Multifamily Projects
Minimum Frontage for Multifamily Projects
Maximum Structure Height
Maximum Number of Stories
Minimum Front Yard Setback
Minimum Garage Setback for Single Family Attached
Minimum Interior/Exterior Side Yard Setbacks
Minimum Rear Yard Setback
Maximum Lot Coverage
Minimum Livable Floor Area Excluding Garage
1500 sq/ft
10,000 sq/ft
100 ft.
40 ft.
3
15 ft.*
25 ft.'
10/15 ft.
20 ft.
80%
750 sq/ft
*Projects with ten or more dwelling units shall incorporate front setbacks varying between 15 and 25 feet or more in order to
avoid streetscape monotony.
120 ft. if "roll -up" type garage door is used. Units with side entry garages shall have a minimum setback of 15 ft.
Tourist Commercial Building Standards — TC
Development Standards for all other buildings other than residential structures within
Planning Area III shall conform to the following standards. These standards apply to all land
within Planning Area III designated TC -(RSP) as described within the text of this Specific
Plan.
HOTEL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
_.
ITEM QUANTITY
Maximum Building Height
65 ft.
Maximum Number of Stories
6
Minimum Building/Landscape Setback from:
Perimeter Street Rights -of -Way
20/15 ft.
Abutting Residential, OS, and GC districts
10/0 ft.
Garage/Carport Setback- from Street Curb
5 ft.
Minimum Building Setbacks from Interior Property
0 ft.'
Lines Within Same Property
' Residential unit supporting mechanical equipment shall be allowed within side yard setback area including overhanging
eaves.
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HOTEL COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
ITEM QUANTITY
Maximum Building Height 40 ft.
Maximum Number of Stories in an All -Commercial Use Building 3'
Minimum Building Setback from:
PGA Boulevard Rights -of -Way 15 ft.
Commercial Serving Street Rights -of -Way 10 ft.
Abutting Residential, OS, and GC districts 15 ft.
Minimum Exterior Side Yard Setbacks Between Buildings 10 ft.
Lines Within Same Property
' Commercial uses are allowed on any floor of the Resort Hotel structures.
1. Retail Uses
All allowable commercial uses described in the La Quinta Zoning Ordinance in addition
to those described herein.
2. General Commercial Uses
Barber shops, beauty, nail and tanning salons and similar uses
Resort serving uses such as travel services, photo developing, videotape rentals, shoe
repair, appliance repair, and similar uses typically ancillary to resort hotel uses
Resort central cleaning facilities
Resort maintenance plants and facilities*
Printing, blueprinting, copy services and mobile office uses
Pet supplies and services
3. Office Uses and Health Services
Resort related general offices serving the ongoing functions of the Resort
Guest serving medical clinics
Health spa and clinics
4. Dining, Drinking, and Entertainment Uses
Restaurants, other than drive-thru
Restaurants, counter take-out with ancillary seating, such as yogurt, ice cream, pastry
shops, and similar
Bars, taverns, and cocktail lounges
Live entertainment as an accessory use to a Resort event.
Theaters, live or motion picture --indoor or outdoor*
5. Recreation Uses
Pool or billiard tables as accessory use (A CUP application shall be processed and
approved for pool halls and game arcades exceeding 3 tables.)
Game machines, as allowed by local and state statute
Golf courses and country clubs
Tennis clubs or complexes
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Health and fitness clubs and spas
Pool/spa and Water Park uses*
6. Public and Semi Public Uses
Library and museum uses
Parks, play fields, and open space
Bicycle, equestrian and hiking trails
Swimming pools
7. Residential and Lodging Uses
Townhome, Timeshare, Single-family, and Multi -family residential uses in accordance
with the Residential Specific Plan Overlay within this document
Hotel uses in accordance in accordance with the Residential Specific Plan Overlay within
this document
8. Accessory Uses
Private parking lots
Parking garages as an accessory use to residential and lodging uses*
Signs in accordance with this Specific Plan
Antennas and satellite dishes
Portable outdoor vending uses (such as flower stands)
Incidental products or services for employees or businesses, such as child day care,
cafeterias and business support uses
9. Temporary & Interim Uses
Interim event parking lots for events anticipated to extend over three or more days of
use**
Temporary outdoor event staging facilities
Temporary outdoor event staging facilities anticipated to extend over three or more days of
use**
Onsite Construction and site guard offices
Relocatable buildings***
* A single asterisk indicates an allowable use requiring approval of a Conditional Use Permit from the La
Quinta Planning Commission.
** A double asterisk indicates an allowable use on a temporary basis requiring approval of a Temporary Use
Permit from the La Quinta Community Development Director.
*** A triple asterisk indicates an allowable use requiring approval of a Site Development Permit from the La
Quinta Planning Commission.
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3.1.4 Planning Area IV
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL MDR USES AND STANDARDS
Description of Uses In Planning Area IV
Planning Area IV is a 22 acre parcel and is located at the Southwestern intersection of
Avenue 54 and Jefferson Street and includes the site for Medium Density Residential uses.
Planning Area IV has within its boundary one underlying zone - Medium Density Residential
MDR. This planning area provides for the development and preservation of medium density
neighborhoods (0-8 units per acre) with single family detached dwellings on medium and
small size lots and/or projects with clustered smaller dwellings, such as one and two-story
single family attached, townhome, or multifamily condominium dwellings, with open space.
Dwelling may be developed on zero, or conventional lots.
Medium Density Residential Specific Plan MDR Uses and Standards
The following section establishes the permitted land uses and development standards for
Planning Area IV property designated as Medium Density Residential MDR on the Land Use
Plan.
A. Purpose. To provide for the continuing development of medium density neighborhoods
(four -to -eight units per acre) with open space.
B. Permitted Uses. Permitted uses for lands designated as Medium Density residential
(MDR) include single family detached dwellings, single family attached dwellings, town
homes, condominiums, and includes residential, clubhouse, and office uses. Golf
supporting building criteria is listed in detail in Planning Area II table labeled GOLF
COURSE / OPEN SPACE ANCILLARY BUILDING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
Any determination on a proposed use whether listed or unlisted herein may be either
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public interest would be better served by such referral.
C. Temporary & Interim Uses. Temporary outdoor event staging facilities and on-site
construction and site guard offices including relocatable buildings.
D. Development Standards. The following development standards apply to property within
Planning Area IV
MDR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
ITEM QUANTITY
Minimum Lot Size
Minimum Lot Frontage
Maximum Structure Height
Maximum No. of Stories
Minimum Front Yard Setback
Minimum Garage Setback
Minimum Interior/Exterior Side Yard Setbacks
Minimum Rear Yard Setback
Maximum Lot Coverage
Minimum Livable Floor Area for Single Family
Detached Excluding Garage
Minimum Landscape Setbacks Adjacent to Perimeter
Minimum Guest Parking
Minimum Common Open Area
5,500 sq/ft
50 ft.
28 ft.
1'
15 ft.2
15 ft.3
5/10 ft.4
10 ft.5
60%
1,400 sq/ft
5 ft. min.
.5 space per unit'
20%
Irregular spaces such as decks and lofts are allowable within the 28 foot envelope.
2 Projects shall incorporate front yard setbacks of 15 feet to 25 feet.
3 20 feet if "roll -up" type garage door is used facing street. Units with side entry garages shall have a minimum setback of
15 feet.
" In zero lot communities the setback minimum may be attained on one side of the structure (0/10).
s Patio covers may be located five feet from rear property line.
e On 28 foot wide street with no on -street parking provided — see condition 3.2.24 on page 3.21.
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3.1.5 Planning Area V
HILLSIDE CONSERVATION AREA (HC)
Description of Uses in Planning Area V
Within the overall plan boundary, Planning Area V encompasses development uses and
standards for the PGA WEST Hillside Conservation (HC) areas. This area is located on the
westerly mountainous portions of the plan area adjacent to the residential and golf
development in Planning Areas I and II.
Planning Area V of the Land Use Plan has, within its boundaries, one underlying zone:
Hillside Conservation HC -(RSP). The development criteria for open space, passive, and
active recreation areas for golf and other uses is delineated for Planning Area V in addition to
criteria for compatible use of the Coachella Canal and the adjacent rocky slopes and hillsides
adjacent to the existing development of PGA WEST as delineated in Planning Area V.
The Arnold Palmer Course includes Hillside Conservation area developed as golf course
area. This allowable use of the HC land use area features tees, greens, landing areas and cart
paths along the mountainous slopes above the toe of slope.
It is intended that any graphic depiction of Planning Area V presented herein is generally
intended to represent all Hillsides as well as golf and open space parcels and grounds within
the hillsides adjacent to the PGA WEST (Amendment IV) plan area.
Allowable Residential Land Use in Planning Area V
Development criteria related to residential use of the hillside areas are defined herein.
Hillside Conservation Overlay District (HC) Uses and Standards
A. Purpose and Intent.
1. To define hillside areas which are developable from either a safety or an engineering
perspective and to define appropriate development on them.
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2. For those hillside areas which are developable, to ensure the safety of the public, and
to ensure that the placement, density, and type of all hillside development within the
city is suitable to the topography of the existing terrain, that proposed developments
will provide for minimal disturbance of the existing terrain and natural habitat, and
that the natural hillside characteristics will be retained wherever practicable.
3. To assure that developmental use of said topographic features will relate to the
surrounding topography and will not be conspicuous and obtrusive because of the
design and location of the developmental use.
4. To balance public and private interests while preserving the hillsides.
B. Development Standards The following is a summary of those development standards
for Hillside Conservation districts.
Open Space Land Use in Planning Area V
Development criteria related to Open Space areas are defined herein.
Golf Course / Open Space (GC) Uses and Standards
A. Purpose and Intent. To provide for the protection and preservation of golf course open
space areas within the PGA WEST hillside areas.
B. Permitted Uses. The following uses shall be permitted in the areas designated as Golf
Course Open Space in Planning Area V.
Open Space and Recreation Uses
Open Space
Clubhouses and community pools/cabanas
Golf courses without above -ground structures, including fairways, greens, tees, and
golf -cart paths
2. Accessory Uses
Signs, subject to this Specific Plan Document and /or Chapter 9.160 of the City of La
Quinta Zoning Code
Fences and walls, subject to this Specific Plan Document and /or Section 9.100.030
of the City of La Quinta Zoning Code
3. Temporary Uses & Interim Uses
Temporary outdoor event staging facilities
Onsite Construction offices
Relocatable buildings
4. Other Uses
Existing light fixtures currently in place
Water wells and pumping stations
Water tanks and reservoirs
Public flood control facilities and devices
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3.2 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PERMITS AND PROCESS
The permits, approval process and required findings for development of PGA WEST are set
forth in the City of La Quinta Zoning Code. In addition, the following shall apply:
3.2.1 Prior to the issuance of a building permit for construction of any use contemplated
by this specific plan, the applicant shall first obtain approval of plot plans, parcel
maps, C.U.P.s, site development permits, and/or tentative maps in accordance with
the requirements of the Municipal Land Use and Land Division Ordinances of the
City of La Quinta.
3.2.2 The applicant shall comply with the latest Uniform Building Code, as adopted by
the City of La Quinta. The appropriate seismic design criteria will be adhered to and
will depend upon the type and use of the proposed structure and the underlying
geologic conditions.
3.2.3 Permit applications shall comply with the requirements and standards of Title 9 of
the City of La Quinta Municipal Code, unless otherwise modified by these
conditions.
3.2.4 Prior to issuance of a building permit for any of the residential units as either models
or production units, the final working drawings for the structures shall be submitted
to the Community Development Department for review and approval.
3.2.5 Prior to the issuance of a grading or building permit for construction of any building
or use contemplated by this Specific Plan, the applicant shall obtain permits and/or
clearance as required from the following bureaus or departments:
Fire Marshal
Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Improvement Permit)
Community Development Department
Riverside County Environmental Health Department
Desert Sands Unified and Coachella Valley Unified School Districts
Coachella Valley Water District
Imperial Irrigation District
California Regional Water Quality Control Board (NPDES Permit)
General Telephone
Sunline Transit
Time Warner
The applicant is responsible for any requirements of the permits or clearances from
those jurisdictions. If the requirements include approval of improvement plans,
applicant shall furnish proof of said approvals prior to obtaining City approval of the
plans.
The applicant shall comply with applicable provisions of the City's NPDES storm
water discharge permit. For projects requiring project -specific NPDES construction
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permits, the applicant shall include a copy of the application for the Notice of Intent
with grading plans submitted for plan checking. Prior to issuance of a grading or
site construction permit, the applicant shall submit a copy of the proposed Storm
Water Pollution Protection Plan for review by the Public Works Department.
3.2.6 Prior to the issuance of a grading or building permit for construction of any building
or use contemplated by this Specific Plan, the applicant shall provide or show there
exists a water system capable of delivering 1000 gpm for a two hour duration at 20
PSI residual operating pressure. This operating pressure must be available before
any combustible material is placed on the job site.
3.2.7 Fire Department access roads shall be provided to within 150 -feet of each building.
Dead-end roads in excess of 150 -feet shall be equipped with a turnaround or other
fire access acceptable to the Fire Marshal. All fire apparatus access roads shall have
an unobstructed width of not less that 20 -feet.
3.2.8 Whenever access into private property is controlled through use of gates, barriers,
guard houses or similar means, provision shall be made to facilitate access by
emergency vehicles in a manner approved by the Fire Department. All controlled
access devices that are power operated shall have a Knox Box override system
capable of opening the gate when activated by a special key located in emergency
vehicles. Devices shall be equipped with backup power facilities to operate in the
event of power failure. All controlled access devices that are not power operated
shall also be approved by the Fire Department. Minimum opening width shall be
feet with a minimum vertical clearance of 15 -feet.
3.2.9 Graded but undeveloped land shall be maintained to prevent dust and blowsand
nuisances. The land shall be planted with interim landscaping or provided with other
wind and water erosion control measures approved by the Community Development
Departments.
Prior to occupation of the project site for construction purposes, the applicant shall
submit and receive approval of a fugitive dust control plan prepared in accordance
with Chapter 6.16, LQMC. In accordance with said Chapter, the applicant shall
furnish security, in a form acceptable to the city, in an amount sufficient to guarantee
compliance with the provisions of the permit.
3.2.10 The applicant shall comply with the City's Flood Protection Ordinance.
3.2.11 A grading plan shall be prepared by a registered civil engineer and must meet the
approval of the City Engineer prior to issuance of a grading permit.
3.2.12 The grading plan shall conform with the recommendations of the soils report and
shall be certified as adequate by a soils engineer or an engineering geologist. A
statement shall appear on the final map(s), if any are required of this development,
that a soils report has been prepared pursuant to Section 17953 of the Health and
Safety Code.
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3.2. 13 The development shall be graded to conform with the approved hydrology report for
PGA WEST, unless otherwise approved by the City engineer by separate study.
3.2.14 All existing and proposed utilities within or immediately adjacent to the proposed
development shall be installed underground. High voltage power lines which the
power authority will not accept underground are exempt from this requirement.
3.2.15 In areas where hardscape surface improvements are planned, underground utilities
shall be installed prior to construction of the surface improvements. The applicant
shall provide certified reports of utility trench compaction tests for approval of the
City Engineer.
3.2.16 Improvement plans for parking lots, driveways and access gates shall be prepared a
registered civil engineer. Improvements shall be designed and constructed in
accordance with the La Quinta Municipal Code, adopted Standard and Supplemental
Drawings and Specifications, and as approved by the City Engineer.
Pavement sections shall be based on a Caltrans design procedure for a 20 -year life
and shall consider soil strength and anticipated traffic loading, including site and
building construction traffic. The minimum pavement sections shall be as follows:
Residential & Parking Areas 3.0"a.c./4.50" C.A.B.
Collector 4.0"/5.00"
Secondary Arterial 4.0"/6.00"
Primary Arterial 4.5"/6.00"
Maj or Arterial 5.5"/6.50"
The listed structural sections are minimums, not defaults. Street pavement sections
shall be designed using Caltrans design procedures with site-specific data for soil
strength and traffic volumes.
The applicant shall submit current (no more than two years old) mix designs for
base materials, Portland cement concrete and asphalt concrete, including complete
mix design lab results, for review and approval by the City. For mix designs over
six months old, the submittal shall include recent (no more than six months old at
the time proposed for construction) aggregate gradation test results to confirm that
the mix design gradations can be reproduced in production of the base or paving
material. Construction operations shall not be scheduled until mix designs are
approved.
3.2.17 The applicant shall dedicate 10 -foot public utility easements contiguous with and
along both sides of all private streets.
3.2.18 The applicant shall create perimeter setback lots, of a minimum 20 foot width,
adjacent to the following street rights-of-way: Madison Street, Airport Boulevard,
PGA Boulevard, Avenue 54, and Avenue 58.
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Minimum widths may be used as average widths if meandering wall designs are
approved. Required setback areas or lots shall apply to all existing and proposed
street frontage of the parcel or parcels being subdivided including, but not limited
to, remainder parcels and lots dedicated or deeded to others such as water well and
power substation sites. Where public sidewalks are placed on privately -owned
setback lots, the applicant shall dedicate blanket sidewalk easements over the
setback lots.
3.2.19 The applicant shall endeavor to minimize differences in elevation at the interface of
this development with abutting properties and of separate tracts and lots within this
development. Building pad elevations on contiguous lots shall not differ by more
than three feet except for lots within a tract, but not sharing common street frontage,
where the differential shall not exceed five feet. If compliance with this requirement
is impractical, the City will consider and may approve alternatives which minimize
safety concerns, maintenance difficulties, and neighboring -owner dissatisfaction
with the grade differential.
3.2.20 Retention basin slopes shall not exceed 3:1. If retention is on individual lots, the
retention depth shall not exceed two feet. If retention is in one or more common
retention basins, the retention depth shall not exceed six feet.
3.2.21 If the applicant proposes drainage of storm water from a design storm directly or
indirectly to public waterways, the applicant and, subsequently, the homeowner's
association shall be responsible for any sampling and testing of the development's
effluent which may be required under the City's NPDES Permit or other city- or
area -wide pollution prevention program and for any other obligations and/or
expenses which may arise from such discharge of the development's storm water or
nuisance water. The tract CC&Rs shall reflect the existence of this potential
obligation.
3.2.22 In areas where hardscape surface improvements are planned, underground utilities
shall be installed prior to construction of surface improvements. The applicant shall
provide certified reports of utility trench compaction tests for approval of the City
Engineer.
3.2.23 The applicant shall provide public transit amenities on arterial streets as required by
Sunline Transit and/or the City Engineer. These amenities may include, as a
minimum, a bus turnout location and passenger waiting shelter. The location and
character of the turnout and shelter shall be as determined by Sunline Transit and the
City Engineer.
3.2.24 Residential streets shall have a 36 -foot travel width. Width may be reduced to 32
feet with parking restricted to one side and 28 feet where on -street parking is
prohibited if there is adequate off-street parking for residents and visitors and the
applicant provides for perpetual enforcement of the restrictions by the homeowner's
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association. Divided entry streets shall have a 20 -foot width between curb faces or
flow lines for each section. Cul de sacs shall have a curb radius of 38 feet.
3.2.25 This development shall comply with Chapter 8.11 of the LQMC (Flood Hazard
Regulations). If any portion of any proposed building lot in the development is
located within or immediately adjacent to a flood hazard area as identified on the
City's Flood Insurance Rate Maps, the development shall be graded to ensure that
all floors and exterior fill (at the foundation) are above the level of the project (100 -
year) flood and building pads are compacted to 95% Proctor Density as required in
Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 65.5(a) (6). Prior to issuance of
building permits for lots which are so located, the applicant shall receive
Conditional Letters of Map Revision based on Fill (CLOMR/F) from FEMA. Prior
to final acceptance by the City of subdivision improvements, the applicant shall
have received final LQMR/Fs for all such lots.
3.2.26 The applicant shall pay cash or provide security for applicant's required share of
improvements which have been or will be constructed by others (participatory
improvements). Participatory improvements for this development include:
A. Jefferson Street and Avenue 54 - 100% of the cost to design and construct traffic
control improvements (traffic signal or roundabout, as approved by the City
Council).
B. Madison Street and Avenue 54 - 25% of the cost to design and construct traffic
control improvements (traffic signal or roundabout, as approved by the City
Council).
C. Avenue 54 - (Primary Arterial) - 50% of the cost to design and construct full
right-of-way improvements, including median and median landscaping,
meandering sidewalk, perimeter wall, and perimeter landscaping, along that
portion adjacent to the PGA WEST Specific Plan boundary.
D. Avenue 54 - 100% of the cost to design and construct perimeter wall
improvements along the vacated portion adjacent to the PGA WEST Specific
Plan boundary.
E. Madison Street and Airport Boulevard - 75% of the cost to design and construct
traffic signal improvements.
F. Madison Street and Gated Entry - 100% of the cost to design and construct
traffic signal improvements for Tracts 28838 and 28444.
G. Airport Boulevard - 50% of the cost to design and construct an eighteen feet
(18') wide raised, landscaped median in that portion adjacent to SP 83-002.
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H. Madison Street and Avenue 58 - 25% of the cost to design and construct traffic
control improvements (traffic signal or roundabout, as approved by the City
Council).
I. Avenue 58 - (Primary Arterial) - 100% of the cost to design and construct the
north three-quarters (3/4) of full right-of-way improvements along a length equal
to the PGA WEST Specific Plan frontage of existing Avenue 58, consisting of:
half width street improvements (north of center line) with a six feet (6') wide
meandering sidewalk and perimeter landscaping; and eighteen feet (18') wide,
raised, landscaped median; and a sixteen feet (16') wide eastbound land adjacent
to the south side of the median.
J. Avenue 58 - 100% of the cost to design and construct perimeter wall
improvements along that portion adjacent to the PGA WEST Specific Plan
boundary.
K. Interlachen Extension - 100% of the cost to design and construct full right-of-
way improvements for a future connection to the Jefferson Street realignment.
The applicant's obligations for all or a portion of the participatory improvements
may, at the City's option, be satisfied by participation in a major thoroughfare
improvement program if this development becomes subject to such a program.
3.2.27 The applicant shall construct a multipurpose trail on the east side of Madison Street
and north side of Avenue 58 abutting the Specific Plan boundaries. The design of
the trail shall be approved by the City, subject to the requirements of General Plan
Amendment 2000-069.
3.2.28 The applicant/developer shall prepare a traffic study one year after the opening of
the PGA WEST hotel (the intersection/streets identified in the original EIR shall be
addresses). The traffic study shall include traffic generated from the total PGA
WEST project (i.e. existing residential units, clubhouses, future residential
developments, hotel) and shall contain percentage associated with each impact/
improvement. Should the results of the study indicate that traffic signals are
warranted, the applicant/developer shall pay its share of the signal cost based upon
the percentages identified in the traffic study. A letter of credit shall be provided,
prior to the issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy, in an amount recommended
by the City Engineer to ensure that the traffic study and installation of the traffic
signals will be provided. Should the required traffic study indicate that the signal
warrants are not met, the applicant/developer shall conduct annual warrant studies to
determine when the signals are needed. Upon the need for the signals, the applicant/
developer shall participate in its share of the signal costs as noted above.
In addition, when the signal warrants are met at the intersection of Avenue 54 and
Jefferson Street, the applicant developer shall pay for the installation of the signal.
The City may establish a reimbursement agreement for this signal.
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improvements triggered when threshold values are reached. The applicant/
developer shall pay for its share of the improvement required based upon its project -
related traffic generation impact as identified by the percentages in the above
mentioned traffic study.
The implementation of this condition is to be administered by the City Engineer,
acting upon his technical discretion.
3.2.29 New prototype housing units for Planning Areas I and IV shall comply will all
provisions of Section 9.60,300 (Compatibility Review) of the City Zoning
Ordinance. Approval of the house plans by the Planning Commission is required.
Custom houses proposed for PGA WEST may be approved by the Community
Development Director.
3.2.30 New development projects within PGA WEST shall comply with Chapter 9.150
(Parking) of the La Quinta Zoning Ordinance.
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3.3 SITE FURNISHINGS - REGULATIONS
The following sections establish the permitted standards for various site furnishings for
property designated within Planning Areas I, II, III, and IV inclusive as depicted on the Land
Use Plan. These standards may be modified by existing or future CC&Rs for development
within the specific plan area.
Patio Covers, Decks and Play Equipment.
A. Applicability. For purposes of this Section, The term "patio covers, arbors, treillage,
decks, and play equipment' `includes any type of structure other than a building or a
carport. Such structures include but are not limited to open and solid patio covers,
gazebos, trellises, arbors, and to play equipment which is more than eight feet in height.
All such structures shall be "open" (no side walls) and are referred to in this Section as
"Yard structures". Uncovered decks and others structures less than 36 inches above
finish grade shall not be subject to the provisions of this Section.
B. Standards. Patio covers, arbors, treillage, decks, gazebos, play equipment or other yard
structures, attached to or detached from the main building shall comply with the
following requirements:
1. The location shall be governed by the standards for wall projections within individual
residential development zones.
2. For trellises, patio covers, gazebos, arbors, and similar structures, eaves or roofs may
overhang into the required setback a minimum of one foot. Setbacks shall be
measured from the nearest supporting member of the structure to the property line or,
if the property line is at the toe of a slope, from the top of the slope.
C. Fence Heights. The construction and installation of fences shall be in compliance with
the following standards:
I. Within Main Building Area. In the area of a lot where a main building may be
constructed, the maximum freestanding fence height shall be 12 feet.
2. Setback Areas Not Bordering Streets. The maximum fence height shall be six feet
within any required setback area not adjoining a street. Where the elevation of an
adjoining building site is higher than the base of the fence within a side or rear
setback area, the height of the fence may be measured from the elevation of the
adjoining building site to the top of the fence. However, fence height shall not exceed
eight feet measured from either side.
3. Setback Areas Bordering Streets. Alleys, and Other Accessways.
a. Within all districts, the maximum fence height shall be six feet within the first ten
feet and eight feet thereafter within the required front setback area (measured from
the street right-of-way) and six feet within any rear or side setback area adjoining a
street or alley.
b. Notwithstanding other fence height restrictions, where, because of the orientation
of the lots, a property line fence separates a front yard on one lot from a rear yard
on an adjacent lot the maximum fence height shall be eight feet.
c. Arches or trellises up to eight feet in height and five feet in width may be
constructed over a gate on a lot, provided the arch is integrated in to the fence/
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gate design. Alternately, pilasters adjacent to such a gate may be constructed up to
eight feet in height provided the pilasters are integrated into the fence/gate design.
4. Visibility at Intersections. In regulating fences and other visual obstructions, it is
necessary to preserve motorist sight distances and to maintain visual openness.
Therefore (notwithstanding section 3 above) the height of fences, trees, shrubs, and
other visual obstructions shall be further restricted as follows:
a, The height of fences, trees, shrubs, and other visual obstructions shall be limited to
a maximum height of 30 inches within the triangular area formed by drawing a
straight line:
1) Between two points located on and 20 feet distant from the point of intersection
of two ultimate street right-of-way lines.
2) Between two points located on and five feet distant from the point of
intersection of an ultimate street or alley right-of-way on one hand and the edge
of a driveway or another alley right-of-way on the other if parking width is less
than 12 feed wide.
b. For purposes of this Code, "point of intersection" shall mean the intersection of the
prolongation of the right-of-way lines, excluding any curved portion joining the
two lines.
c. The height restrictions of this section shall apply to fences, walls, trees, shrubs,
vegetation, or any other material which obstructs or may obstruct visibility.
D. Gates
1. Materials. Gates shall be constructed of durable materials. Such gates maybe placed
in any location provided they meet the requirements of this section and provided any
wood used is not less than a grade of construction heart or merchantable and better
redwood or #2 and better (no holes) western red cedar, stained or painted to match or
complement the adjacent wall or structure. Alternatively, if left in natural color, all
wood shall be treated with a water -repellant material. Wood gates over 36 inches wide
shall have a metal frame. Chain link gates are prohibited. Vehicular driveway gates
shall be constructed of ornamental iron/tubular steel and metal if solid.
2. Width. Pedestrian gates shall not exceed 5 feet in width, except that gates may be any
width within side yard setbacks of at least 12 feet.
E. Fence Construction and Materials. All fencing in residential districts shall conform to
the following construction and material standards:
1. Wood Fencing. Wood fencing is allowed only on a temporary basis and shall conform
to section C for dimension and placement. Fence boards may be horizontal or
vertical. Support posts shall be a minimum of nominal 4 X 4 redwood, pressure
treated lumber, tubular steel or block and installed per the Uniform Building Code.
2. Ornamental Iron and Tubular Steel Fencing. Ornamental iron or tubular steel fencing
may be permitted. The iron or steel shall be painted to match or complement the
adjacent wall or structure.
3. Masonry Fencing. Solid masonry fencing (i.e. block, rock, brick, with or without
stucco covering) is permitted in any location on the lot provided the color of the
masonry or stucco matches or complements the adjacent wall or structure. Precision
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concrete block shall not be used unless all exterior surfaces visible from outside the
property are covered with stucco, paint, texture coating, or other comparable coating.
4. Material Combinations. Combinations of two or more of the preceding materials may
be used provided that the bottom one-half of the fence is constructed of a masonry
material. Combinations incorporating wood materials shall only be used for the rear
and interior side yards and only when not visible from the street.
F. Fence Landscaping and Maintenance.
1. Landscaping. The area between the back of curb and any fencing shall be landscaped,
have a suitable permanent irrigation system, and be continuously maintained by the
property owner.
2. Maintenance. All walls and fences shall be continuously maintained in good repair.
The property owner shall be provided thirty days after receiving notice from the City
to repair a wall or fence. The Building Official may grant an extension to such time
period not to exceed sixty days.
H. Prohibited Fence Materials and Construction Fences. The use of barbed wire, razor
wire, chain link, or similar materials in or on fences is prohibited in all residential
districts. Chain link fencing is permitted for temporary construction fences.
1. Project Sign Identification. Project identification signs are allowed within the project
area of the Specific Plan. Such signage may reference the project which is the subject of
this Specific Plan and/or may reference a project addressed within an adjacent Specific
Plan area.
1. The Greg Norman Course plan area may have project signs giving direction to or
within PGA WEST plan area.
2. The PGA WEST plan area may have project signs giving direction to or within the
Norman Course plan area.
3. Signs and monuments shall conform to Section 9.160 of the City of La Quinta Zoning
Ordinance.
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3.4 SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENTS
3.4.1 Specific Plan Amendment Procedures
Minor modifications to the approved PGA WEST Specific Plan are allowed at the discretion
of the Community Development Director or designee. Modifications to the Specific Plan
must be consistent with the purpose and intent of the (then) current approved PGA WEST
Specific Plan.
A. Changes That Do Not Require A Specific Plan Amendment. As development within
the PGA WEST progresses, it may be demonstrated that certain detail changes are
appropriate in refinement of the Specific Plan, therefore it is intended that the Specific
Plan Document provide flexibility with respect to the interpretation of the details of
project development as well as those items discussed in general terms in the Specific
Plan. If and when it is determined that changes or adjustments are necessary or
appropriate, these changes or adjustments shall be made as an administrative procedure
approved by the Community Development Director or designee. After such
administrative change has been approved, it shall be attached to the Specific Plan as an
addenda, and may be further changed and amended from time to time as necessary. Any
such administrative changes do not require a Specific Plan Amendment.
The following changes to the Specific Plan may be made without amending the PGA WEST
Specific Plan:
♦ The addition of new information to the Specific Plan maps or text that do not change
the effect of any regulation. The new information may include more detailed, site
specific information. If this information demonstrates that Planning Area boundaries are
inaccurately designated, based upon the Goals of the Specific Plan, said boundaries
may be adjusted or redesignated to reflect a more accurate depiction of onsite
conditions, without requiring a Specific Plan Amendment. Adjustments to the golf
corridors may be made resulting in a corresponding change to the adjacent development
parcel without the requirement of a specific plan amendment.
♦ Changes to the community infrastructure such as drainage systems, roads, water and
sewer systems, etc., which do not have the effect of increasing or decreasing capacity in
the project area beyond the specified density range nor increase the backbone
infrastructure construction or maintenance costs.
B. Changes That Require A Specific Plan Amendment, If it has been determined that the
proposed change is not in conformance with the intent of the current Specific Plan
approval, the Specific Plan may be amended in accordance with the procedures set
forth in Chapter 9.240 of the City of La Quinta Zoning Code.
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3.5 SPECIFIC PLAN RELATIONSHIP TO EIR FOR
SUBSEQUENT APPROVALS
In accordance with the provisions of Section 65457(a) of the California Government Code,
no environmental impact report or negative declaration need be filed pursuant to Division 13
(commencing with Section 2 1000) of the California Public Resources Code, for any
residential project including any subdivision or Planning Area change, which is undertaken
pursuant to and in conformity with the PGA WEST Specific Plan.
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General Plan Consistency
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 and Housing. Each element of the General Plan
contains a summary of key issues which direct and guide that element's goals and policies.
The summary of key issues is used in this Specific Plan Amendment for PGA WEST as the
basis for evaluating the Specific Plan's consistency with the City's General Plan. Applicable
key issues are stated below followed by a statement of how PGA WEST's Specific Plan
conforms thereto.
4.1 LAND USE ELEMENT
♦ Maintaining the City's low density residential character with a balance of supporting
facilities.
The Land Use Plan of the PGA WEST Specific Plan designates the majority of the
site as Low Density Residential. Supporting development is also encouraged
within the Specific Plan.
♦ The City enjoys a reputation as a desirable locale. The City's unique and attractive
character stems from a combination of its environmental setting near the mountains, the
"La Quinta" image.
The PGA WEST Master Plan has been based on a foundation of nationally
recognized resort golf events capitalizing on and reinforcing the City's unique
setting..
♦ As the community continues to buildout, potential incompatibilities between land uses
will need to be addressed. Visual, audible and odoriferous impacts will have to be
addressed through design, buffering, screening and other mitigation techniques.
♦ The trend of walled residential subdivisions has resulted in many types of perimeter
wall treatments in the City. The design of these walls and other elements of the
streetscape should be coordinated to create more of a continuous appearance throughout
the entire community.
The perimeter wall treatment in place at PGA WEST establishes a consistent theme
via continuous planting and wall treatments as envisioned by the City in this
statement.
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Maintain the City's low density residential character with a balance of supporting
commercial and community facilities.
The Land Use Plan of the PGA WEST Specific Plan designates the majority of the
site as Low Density Residential. Residential serving commercial development is
planned within the Tourist Commercial land use of the Specific Plan.
Development should not be allowed on hillsides nor alluvial fan areas to protect the
scenic resources of the City.
+ Open space areas should be inclusive of hillside areas, water courses, golf courses and
improved and natural park areas.
4.2 CIRCULATION ELEMENT
4.2
♦ Roadway classifications and design standards should be based on current estimates of
build out reflecting approved development projects.
Development standards of perimeter roadways are established in the General Plan
Circulation Element. Existing and proposed roadway improvements in and around
the project boundary are based on current estimates of buildout and consistent
with the goals and policies established in the Circulation Element of the General
Plan.
�► Traffic impacts resulting from development should be identified through a mandatory
traffic impact analysis process.
Development projects at PGA WEST are subject to this requirement established in
the Development Review Process (3.2) of this Specific Plan.
♦ Pedestrian and bicycle networks should be developed which link activity centers in
order to facilitate recreational walking and biking and to establish non -automotive
transportation as a viable alternative to driving.
Alternatives to vehicular access are incorporated in the circulation plan for PGA
WEST and accommodated on the roadway and pedestrian systems.
♦ The circulation system should be designed and maintained to encourage walking,
bicycling and transit utilization as alternatives to automobile travel. Improvements to
existing transit service should be considered, including provision of additional transit
stops on major roadways and covered bus shelters at all existing and future stops.
The development along the perimeter ofPGA WEST designates locations for
transit stops and shelters. The internal circulation system promotes the use of golf
carts, pedestrian paths and shuttles as a means of minimizing vehicular traffic.
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4.3 OPEN SPACE ELEMENT
♦ Development should be enhanced to accentuate the scenic, topographical and cultural
resources of the City.
The Specific Plan designates the hillside portions of PGA WEST as Hillside
Conservation. The Arnold Palmer Golf Course, constructed in a portion of the
hillside area, allows for man's interaction with the hillside open space resource in
an environmentally responsible manner:
♦ Open space should be defined to include hillside areas, alluvial fans, water courses, golf
courses, and natural park areas. Natural, improved and unimproved types of open
space should be included within the definition.
. Lakes, and park -like settings are the predominant landscape theme throughout
PGA WEST and are integrated into the overall master plan thematics.
♦ As a link to the City's cultural past, elements of existing citrus orchards, date palm
groves and farming areas should be preserved.
PGA WEST has established landscape architecture as a primary imaging theme in
the perimeter landscape. Palms are used as the primary vertical statement at the
entry points to the project as well as within the boulevard landscape theme.
♦ Permitted land uses and standards for development in open space and watercourse
areas should be identified.
Development standards for PGA WEST are delineated in Section 3, Zoning and
Development Regulations, within this document for development in open space and
watercourse areas.
4.4 PARK AND RECREATION ELEMENT
♦ Park and recreation uses should be located in proximity to residential uses to facilitate
pedestrian access and should include the provision of appropriate facilities.
The master plan for development within PGA WEST has, as a primary focus,
recreation amenities for golf, hiking, casual pedestrian ambling, etc.
♦ An integrated bicycle network and well functioning pedestrian path system should be
provided
Bike paths area passive use of the private roadway system within PGA WEST with
connections to the existing established network of bike paths on adjacent
circulation links.
♦ Sewage effluent should be utilized for large turf (i.e., golf course, active recreation)
areas and drought tolerant plant species should be used to reduce the impact on the
potable water supply of the City.
When economically feasible, recycled water sources are envisioned as a source of
irrigation water for the recreation elements of the plan area. Drought resistant
plant material is a staple of the palette within the plan area.
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4.5 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION ELEMENT
♦ Development on hillsides and alluvial fan areas should be restricted to protect the
scenic, topographical and archaeological resources of the City.
♦ Scenic corridors, vistas and viewsheds of the Santa Rosa and Coral Reef Mountains, as
well as views toward the San Gorgonio Pass, should be preserved and enhanced.
♦ Utility resources should be conserved utilizing a variety of feasible strategies.
Recycled wastewater will be utilized at PGA WEST to supplement irrigation
demands to minimize water consumption.
♦ The City should be protected from the adverse impacts of storm water runoff, including
property damage as well as water quality.
The golf courses are designed with basins within the corridors to provide storm
water retention during flooding.
♦ Permitted land uses and standards for development in open space and watercourse areas
should be identified.
Golf course use features the integration of watershed zones with open space and
are designed within the corridors to provide storm water retention during flooding.
♦ The quality and quantity of groundwater should be protected and maintained. Water
conservation efforts should be maintained, expanded and implemented.
. Lakes within golf course boundaries provide for storage of run-off
4.6 INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC SERVICES ELEMENT
♦ Utility resources should be conserved utilizing a variety of feasible strategies.
All structures are built to City Zoning and Development Code and the uniform
building code standards which implement a strategy of conservation of energy and
resources.
♦ Curbs and gutters should be provided on roads to collect and convey storm and
nuisance water to appropriate stormwater drainage facilities.
♦ The undergrounding of utilities within roadway rights-of-way or existing easements
should be required for new development.
♦ Adequate levels of law enforcement, fire protection, health care services and facilities
should be provided in reasonable proximity to City residents.
The PGA WEST project contributes to infrastructure fees to mitigate any perceived
impact.
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♦ The recycling, reduction and reuse of waste generated in the City should be supported
by the City.
All structures are built to City Zoning and Development Code and the Uniform
Building Code standards which implement a strategy of conservation of energy
and resources.
♦ The frequent collection of solid waste and adequate disposal should be provided to keep
the City clean and disease-free.
The PGA WEST project contributes to infrastructure fees to mitigate any perceived
impact.
4.7 ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS ELEMENT
♦ The standards for development should be carefully regulated to minimize structural
damage and loss of life (from earthquakes), even though the City is located in a low
intensity ground -shaking zone.
. All structures are built to City Zoning and Development Code and the Uniform
Building Code standards which implement a strategy of conservation of energy
and resources.
♦ The development of areas located within 100 -year floodplain boundaries and not
protected by existing storm water facilities should be addressed.
All structures are built to City Zoning and Development Code and the Uniform
Building Code standards which implement a strategy of conservation of energy
and resources and none are located in a 100 year flood zone.
♦ Subsidence hazards for the eastern portion of the City due to its location within a region
characterized by potential soil liquefaction during severe ground shaking should be
reduced if possible.
♦ Noise mitigation should be considered with all development near arterial streets.
Setbacks from adjacent arterials are required by City development regulation.
♦ The factors that contribute to the increased risk of fire hazard should be reduced to
protect La Quinta citizens and structures from fire damage.
All structures are built to City Zoning and Development Code and the Uniform
Building Code standards which implement a strategy of conservation of energy
and resources.
♦ The effects of light pollution should be minimized within the City.
The desert tones being utilized in PGA WEM landscape plant material palette
will minimize glare and/or general excitement.
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4.8 AIR QUALITY ELEMENT
♦ The stationary and mobile source of air quality impacts associated with new
development should be addressed.
An analysis of the Air Quality has been prepared in conjunction with the original
Specific Plan. No adverse unmitigated impacts are associated with this project.
The Applicant shall utilize blowsand and dust control measures in accordance with
the Municipal Code and the Uniform Building Code and subject to the approval of
the City Engineer. Particular care shall be exercised during periods of extreme
wind activity.
At the time of submittal of tentative tract maps or plans for any zoning approval
the Applicant shall demonstrate that adequate provision has been made for non -
automotive means of transportation within the project site as a means of reducing
dependence on private automobiles. This may include golf cart path systems,
bicycle and pedestrian systems, and other similar systems consistent with the
specific plan.
Spec f c project designs shall encourage the use ofpublic transit by providing for
bus shelters as required by the Community Development Director and consistent
with the requirements of local transit districts and the specific plan circulation.
The Applicant shall encourage and support the use of van/bus service and Dial -A -
Ride between the project site, local airports (e.g., Palm Springs, Thermal) and
other regional land uses.
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P.O. Box 1504
78-495 CALLE TAMPICO
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253
October 4, 2000
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Mr. S. Chevis Hosea, Vice President of Land and Commercial Development
KSL Development Corporation
55-920 PGA Boulevard
La Quinta, California 92253
(760) 777-7000
(TDD) (760) 777-1227
SUBJECT: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2000-070, CHANGE OF ZONE 2000-095,
SPECIFIC PLAN 83-002 (AMENDMENT #4) AND TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP 29878
Dear Mr. Hosea:
On October 3, 2000, the City Council, on a 5-0 vote, adopted Resolutions 2000-128 through 2000-
131 and Ordinance 349 approving your request to modify the PGA West land use plan and develop
a 60 single family lot subdivision at the southeast corner of Avenue 54 and PGA Boulevard, subject
to the attached conditions.
Please update your Specific Plan document pursuant to the attached information. See Condition 2
of Resolution 2000-130.
If you have any questions, please contact me at (760) 777-7067.
Sincerely,
Enc.
LOPMENT DIRECTOR
c: M.D.S. Consulting
Forrest K. Haag, ASLA
Community Development Director
Steve Speer, Senior Engineer
Al Levin, Consultant
Fire Marshal
LT CC 29878 KSL PGA - 43 (Stan ok)
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RESOLUTION 2000-130 EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
SPECIFIC PLAN 83-002, AMENDMENT #4 (PGA WEST)
KSL LAND HOLDINGS, INC.
OCTOBER 3, 2000
CON DITLO_N-S-D APPROVAL
GENERAL
Specific Plan 83-002 (Amendment #4) shall comply with the requirements and
standards of the La Quinta Municipal Code and all other applicable laws, unless
modified by the following conditions.
2. The approved Specific Plan text on file in the Community Development
Department, shall be revised to incorporate in the appropriate chapter and
section the following conditions, with final texts (4) submitted to the
Community Development Department within 30 days of final approval by the
City Council or prior to issuance of any permit. One copy shall be unbound.
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.
4. The City shall promptly notify the developer of any claim, action or proceeding
and shall cooperate fully in the defense.
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5. Pg. 2.3 (Paragraph 3) - Change the maximum number of residential units to
3,936.
6. Pg. 3.15 (Footnote 2) - Revise as follows: "Projects shall incorporate front yard
setbacks of 15 feet to 25 feet."
7. Pg. 3.24 (Add Condition 3.2.31) - New development projects within PGA West
shall comply with Chapter 9.150 (Parking) of the La Quinta Zoning Ordinance.
8. Pg. 3.9 (Planning Area III) - Delete reference to allowing interval and fractional
timeshare units.
9. Pg. 3.24 (Section 3.2.29) - Delete condition.
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RESOLUTION 2000-131
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 29878
KSL LAND HOLDINGS, INC.
OCTOBER 3, 2000
1. Upon their approval by the City Council, a memorandum noting that the City
Conditions of Approval for this application exist and are available for review at City
Hall shall be recorded against the property with Riverside County.
2. The subdivider agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of La Quinta
(the "City"), its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or proceeding
to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this tentative map or any final map
thereunder. The City shall have sole discretion in selecting its defense counsel.
The City shall promptly notify the subdivider of any claim, action or proceeding and
shall cooperate fully in the defense.
3. Tentative Tract Map 29878 shall comply with the requirements and standards of § §
66410 through 66499.58 of the California Government Code (the Subdivision Map
Act) and Chapter 13 of the La Quinta Municipal Code (LQMC).
4. This Map shall expire on October 3, 2002, unless extended pursuant to the
requirements of the City Subdivision Ordinance.
5. Prior to the issuance of a grading, construction or building permit, the applicant shall
obtain permits and/or clearances from the following public agencies:
• Fire Marshal
• Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Improvement Permit)
• Community Development Department
• Riverside Co. Environmental Health Department
• Coachella Valley Unified School District
• Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD)
• Imperial Irrigation District (IID)
• California Water Quality Control Board (CWQCB)
The applicant is responsible for any requirements of the permits or clearances from
those jurisdictions. If the requirements include approval of improvement plans,
applicant shall furnish proof of said approvals prior to obtaining City approval of the
plans.
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The applicant shall comply with applicable provisions of the City's NPDES stormwater
discharge permit. For projects requiring project -specific NPDES construction permits,
the applicant shall submit a copy of the CWQCB acknowledgment of the applicant's
Notice of Intent prior to issuance of a grading or site construction permit. The
applicant shall ensure that the required Storm Water Pollution Protection Plan is
available for inspection at the project site.
6. Prior to approval of a final map, the applicant shall acquire or confer easements and
other property rights required of the tentative map or otherwise necessary for
construction or proper functioning of the proposed development. Conferred rights shall
include irrevocable offers to dedicate or grant access easements to the City for
emergency services and for maintenance, construction, and reconstruction of essential
improvements.
7. The applicant shall dedicate or grant public and private street right of way and utility
easements in conformance with the City's General Plan, Municipal Code, applicable
specific plans, and as required by the City Engineer.
8. Right of way dedications required of this development include:
A. PUBLIC STREETS
1) None required
B. PRIVATE STREETS
1) Residential: 31 -foot width. On -street parking is prohibited and provisions
shall be made for adequate off-street parking for residents and visitors. The
CC&R's shall contain language requiring the Homeowner's Association to
provide for ongoing enforcement of the restrictions.
2) Entry street: 45 -foot width.
C. CULS DE SAC
1) Public or Private: Use Riverside County Standard 800 (symmetric) or 800A
(offset); Public - 45 -foot radius, Private - 39.5 -foot radius.
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9. Right of way geometry for knuckle turns and corner cut-backs shall conform with
Riverside County Standard Drawings #801 and #805 respectively unless otherwise
approved by the City Engineer.
10. Dedications shall include additional widths as necessary for dedicated right and left
turn lanes, bus turnouts, and other features contained in the approved construction
plans.
1 1. If the City Engineer determines that access rights to proposed street rights of way
shown on the tentative map are necessary prior to approval of final maps dedicating
the rights of way, the applicant shall grant the necessary rights of way within 60 days
of written request by the City.
12. The applicant shall dedicate ten -foot public utility easements contiguous with and
along both sides of all private streets. The easements may be reduced to five feet
with the express concurrence of IID.
13. The applicant shall create perimeter setbacks along public rights of way as follows
(listed setback depth is the average depth if meandering wall design is approved):
A. PGA Blvd.: 20 -feet
B. Avenue 54: 20 -feet
The setback requirement applies to all frontage including, but not limited to, remainder
parcels and sites dedicated for utility purposes.
Where public facilities (e.g., sidewalks) are placed on privately -owned setbacks, the
applicant shall dedicate blanket easements for those purposes.
14. The applicant shall dedicate easements necessary for placement of and access to
utility lines and structures, drainage basins, mailbox clusters, park lands, and common
areas.
15. The applicant shall vacate abutter's rights of access to public streets and properties
from all frontage along the streets and properties except access points shown on the
approved tentative map.
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16. The applicant shall furnish proof of easements or written permission, as appropriate,
from owners of any abutting properties on which grading, retaining wall construction,
permanent slopes, or other encroachments are to occur.
17. If the applicant proposes vacation or abandonment of any existing rights of way or
access easements which will diminish access rights to any properties owned by others,
the applicant shall provide approved alternate rights of way or access easements to
those properties or notarized letters of consent from the property owners
18. The applicant shall cause no easements to be granted or recorded over any portion of
this property between the date of approval of this tentative map by the City Council
and the date of recording of any final map(s) covering the same portion of the property
unless such easements are approved by the City Engineer.
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19. Prior to approval of a final map, the applicant shall furnish accurate AutoCad files of
the complete map, as approved by the City's map checker, on storage media
acceptable to the City Engineer. The files shall utilize standard AutoCad menu items
so they may be fully retrieved into a basic AutoCad program.
If the map was not produced in AutoCad or a file format which can be converted to
AutoCad, the City Engineer may accept raster -image files of the map.
As used throughout these conditions of approval, professional titles such as "engineer,"
"surveyor," and "architect" refer to persons currently certified or licensed to practice their
respective professions in the State of California.
20. Improvement plans shall be prepared by or under the direct supervision of qualified
engineers and landscape architects, as appropriate. Plans shall be submitted on 24"
x 36" media in the categories of "Rough Grading," "Precise Grading," "Streets &
Drainage," and "Landscaping." Precise grading plans shall have signature blocks for
Community Development Director and the Building Official. All other plans shall have
signature blocks for the City Engineer. Plans are not approved for construction until
they are signed.
"Streets and Drainage" plans shall normally include signals, sidewalks, bike paths,
entry drives, gates, and parking lots. "Landscaping" plans shall normally include
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irrigation improvements, landscape lighting and entry monuments. "Precise Grading"
plans shall normally include perimeter walls.
Plans for improvements not listed above shall be in formats approved by the City
Engineer.
21. The City may maintain standard plans, details and/or construction notes for elements
of construction. For a fee established by City resolution, the applicant may acquire
standard plan and/or detail sheets from the City.
22. When final plans are approved by the City, the applicant shall furnish accurate
AutoCad files of the complete, approved plans on storage media acceptable to the City
Engineer. The files shall utilize standard AutoCad menu items so they may be fully
retrieved into a basic AutoCad program. At the completion of construction and prior
to final acceptance of improvements, the applicant shall update the files to reflect as -
constructed conditions.
If the plans were not produced in AutoCad or a file format which can be converted to
AutoCad, the City Engineer may accept raster -image files of the plans:
23. Depending on the timing of development of the lots or parcels created by this map and
the status of off-site improvements at that time, the subdivider may be required to
construct improvements, to construct additional improvements subject to
reimbursement by others, to reimburse others who construct improvements that are
obligations of this map, to secure the cost of the improvements for future construction
by others, or a combination of these methods.
In the event that any of the improvements required herein are constructed by the City,
the Applicant shall, at the time of approval of a map or other development or building
permit, reimburse the City for the cost of those improvements.
24. The applicant shall construct improvements and/or satisfy obligations, or furnish an
executed, secured agreement to construct improvements and/or satisfy obligations
required by the City prior to approval of a final map or parcel map or issuance of a
certificate of compliance for a waived parcel map. For secured agreements, security
provided, and the release thereof, shall conform with Chapter 13, LQMC.
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Improvements to be made or agreed to shall include removal of any existing structures
or obstructions which are not part of the proposed improvements.
25. If improvements are secured, the applicant shall provide estimates of improvement
costs for checking and approval by the City Engineer. Estimates shall comply with the
schedule of unit costs adopted by City resolution or ordinance. For items not listed in
the City's schedule, estimates shall meet the approval of the City Engineer.
Estimates for improvements under the jurisdiction of other agencies shall be approved
by those agencies. Security is not required for telephone, gas, or T.V. cable
improvements. However, development -wide improvements shall not be agendized for
final acceptance until the City receives confirmation from the telephone authority that
the applicant has met all requirements for telephone service to lots within the
development.
26. If improvements are phased with multiple final maps or other administrative approvals
(e.g., Site Development Permits), off-site improvements and common improvements
(e.g., retention basins, perimeter walls & landscaping, gates) shall be constructed or
secured prior to approval of the first phase unless otherwise approved by the City
Engineer. Improvements and obligations required of each phase shall be completed
and satisfied prior to completion of homes or occupancy of permanent buildings within
the phase and subsequent phases unless a construction phasing plan is approved by
the City Engineer.
27. If the applicant fails to construct improvements or satisfy obligations in a timely
manner or as specified in an approved phasing plan or in an improvement agreement,
the City shall have the right to halt issuance of building permits or final building
inspections, withhold other approvals related to the development of the project or call
upon the surety to complete the improvements.
G RA -DIN -G
28. This development shall comply with Chapter 8.11 of the LQMC (Flood Hazard
Regulations). If any portion of any proposed building lot in the development is or may
be located within a flood hazard area as identified on the City's Flood Insurance Rate
Maps, the development shall be graded to ensure that all floors and exterior fill (at the
foundation) are above the level of the project (100 -year) flood and building pads are
compacted to 95% Proctor Density as required in Title 44 of the Code of Federal
Regulations, Section 65.5(a) (6). Prior to issuance of building permits for lots which
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are so located, the applicant shall furnish certifications as required by FEMA that the
above conditions have been met.
29. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall furnish a preliminary
geotechnical ("soils") report and an approved grading plan prepared by a qualified
engineer. The grading plan shall conform with the recommendations of the soils report
and be certified as adequate by a soils engineer or engineering geologist.
A statement shall appear on final maps (if any are required of this development) that
a soils report has been prepared pursuant to Section 17953 of the Health and Safety
Code.
30. Slopes shall not exceed 5:1 within public rights of way and 3:1 in landscape areas
outside the right of way unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer.
31. The applicant shall endeavor to minimize differences in elevation at abutting properties
and between separate tracts and lots within this development. Building pad elevations
on contiguous lots shall not differ by more than three feet except for lots within a tract
or parcel map, but not sharing common street frontage, where the differential shall not
exceed five feet.
The limits given in this condition and the previous condition are not entitlements and
more restrictive limits may be imposed in the map approval or plan checking process.
If compliance with the limits is impractical, however, the City will consider alternatives
which minimize safety concerns, maintenance difficulties and neighboring -owner
dissatisfaction with the grade differential.
32. Prior to occupation of the project site for construction purposes, the applicant shall
submit and receive approval of a fugitive dust control plan prepared in accordance with
Chapter 6.16, LQMC. The Applicant shall furnish security, in a form acceptable to the
city, in an amount sufficient to guarantee compliance with the provisions of the permit.
33. The applicant shall maintain graded, undeveloped land to prevent wind and water
erosion of soils. The land shall be planted with interim landscaping or provided with
other erosion control measures approved by the Community Development and Public
Works Departments.
34. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall provide building pad
certifications stamped and signed by qualified engineers or surveyors. For each pad,
the certification shall list the approved elevation, the actual elevation, the difference
between the two, if any, and pad compaction. The data shall be organized by lot
number and listed cumulatively if submitted at different times.
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The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Engineering Bulletin No. 97.03 and the
following:
35. Stormwater falling on site during the peak 24-hour period of a 100 -year storm (the
design storm) shall be retained within the development unless otherwise approved by
the City Engineer. The tributary drainage area shall extend to the centerline of
adjacent public streets.
36. Stormwater shall normally be retained in common retention basins. Individual -lot
basins or other retention schemes may be approved by the City Engineer for lots 2%
acres in size or larger or where the use of common retention is impracticable. If
individual -lot retention is approved, the applicant shall meet the individual -lot retention
provisions of Chapter 13.24, LQMC.
37. Storm flow in excess of retention capacity shall be routed through a designated,
unimpeded overflow outlet to the historic drainage relief route.
38. Storm drainage historically received from adjoining property shall be retained on site
or passed through to the overflow outlet.
39. Retention facility design shall be based on site-specific percolation data which shall be
submitted for checking with the retention facility plans. The design percolation rate
shall not exceed two inches per hour.
40. Retention basin slopes shall not exceed 3:1. Maximum retention depth shall be six
feet for common basins and two feet for individual -lot retention.
41. Nuisance water shall be retained on site. In residential developments, nuisance water
shall be disposed of in a trickling sand filter and leachfield approved by the City
Engineer. The sand filter and leechfield shall be designed to contain surges of 3
gph/1,000 sq. ft. (of landscape area) and infiltrate 5 gpd/1,000 sq. ft.
42. In developments for which security will be provided by public safety entities (e.g., the
La Quinta Safety Department or the Riverside County Sheriff's Department), retention
basins shall be visible from adjacent street(s). No fence or wall shall be constructed
around basins unless approved by the Community Development Director and the City
Engineer.
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43. If the applicant proposes discharge of stormwater directly or indirectly to the Coachella
Valley Stormwater Channel, the applicant shall indemnify the City from the costs of
any sampling and testing of the development's drainage discharge which may be
required under the City's NPDES Permit or other City- or area -wide pollution prevention
program, and for any other obligations and/or expenses which may arise from such
discharge. The indemnification shall be executed and furnished to the City prior to
issuance of any grading, construction or building permit and shall be binding on all
heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, and successors in interest in the land within
this tentative map excepting therefrom those portions required to be dedicated or
deeded for public use. The form of the indemnification shall be acceptable to the City
Attorney. If such discharge is approved for this development, the applicant shall make
provisions in the CC&Rs for meeting these potential obligations.
44. The tract shall be designed to accommodate purging and blowoff water from any on-
site or adjacent well sites granted or dedicated to the local water utility authority as
a requirement for development of this property.
URLITIES
45. The applicant shall obtain the approval of the City Engineer for the location of all utility
lines within the right of way and all above -ground utility structures including, but not
limited to, traffic signal cabinets, electrical vaults, water valves, and telephone stands,
to ensure optimum placement for practical and aesthetic purposes.
46. Existing aerial lines within or adjacent to the proposed development and all proposed
utilities shall be installed underground. Power lines exceeding 34.5 kv are exempt
from this requirement.
47. Utilities shall be installed prior to overlying hardscape. For installation of utilities in
existing, improved streets, the applicant shall comply with trench restoration
requirements maintained or required by the City Engineer. The applicant shall provide
certified reports of trench compaction for approval of the City Engineer.
48. The applicant shall install the following street improvements to conform with the
General Plan street type noted in parentheses. (Public street improvements shall
conform with the City's General Plan in effect at the time of construction.)
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A. OFF-SITE STREETS
1) PGA Blvd. (Private Street):
a. Remove existing median break and left -turn pocket located northerly
of proposed project entry (Lot A) and reconstruct median island and
landscaping.
b. Remove existing curb returns located northerly of proposed project
entry (Lot A) and reconstruct curb and gutter. Construct 8 -foot wide
sidewalk and perimeter landscaping.
2) Avenue 54 (Primary Arterial):
a. Remove existing median break and left -turn pocket located
approximately 600 -feet easterly of the centerline of Jefferson
Street/PGA Blvd. and reconstruct median island and landscaping.
b. Remove existing curb returns located approximately 600 -feet easterly
of the centerline of Jefferson Street/PGA Blvd. and reconstruct curb
and gutter. Construct 8 -foot wide sidewalk and perimeter
landscaping.
B. PRIVATE STREETS
1) On-site streets: construct 28 -foot wide full -width improvements (measured
from gutter flowline to gutter flowline) within the 31 -foot right of way. All
on-site streets shall be constructed with "wedge" type curb design as
approved by the City Engineer.
2) All on -street parking is prohibited and the applicant shall be required to
provide for the perpetual enforcement of the restriction by the Homeowners'
Association.
C. CULS DE SAC
1) Use Riverside County Standard 800 (symmetric) or 800A (offset). Curb
flowline shall be have a 38 -foot.
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Entry drives, main interior circulation routes, turn knuckles, corner cutbacks, bus
turnouts, dedicated turn lanes, and other features contained in the approved
construction plans may warrant additional street widths as determined by the City
Engineer.
49. Improvements shall include appurtenances such as traffic control signs, markings and
other devices, raised medians if required, street name signs, and sidewalks. Mid -block
street lighting is not required.
50. The applicant may be required to extend improvements beyond development
boundaries to ensure they safely integrate with existing improvements (e.g., grading;
traffic control devices and transitions in alignment, elevation or dimensions of streets
and sidewalks).
51. Improvements shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the LQMC,
adopted standards, supplemental drawings and specifications, and as approved by the
City Engineer. Improvement plans for streets, access gates and parking areas shall be
stamped and signed by qualified engineers.
52. Knuckle turns and corner cut-backs shall conform with Riverside County Standard
Drawings #801 and #805 respectively unless otherwise approved by the City
Engineer.
53. Streets shall have vertical curbs or other approved curb configurations which convey
water without ponding and provide lateral containment of dust and residue for street
sweeping. If a wedge or rolled curb design is approved, the lip at the flowline shall be
vertical (1 /8" batter) and a minimum of 0.1 ' in height. Unused curb cuts on any lot
shall be restored to normal curbing prior to final inspection of permanent building(s) on
the lot.
54. The applicant shall design street pavement sections using Caltrans' design procedure
(20 -year life) and site-specific data for soil strength and anticipated traffic loading
(including construction traffic). Minimum structural sections shall be as follows (or
approved equivalents for alternate materials):
Residential & Parking Areas 3.0" a.c./4.50" c.a.b.
Collector 4.0"/5.00"
Secondary Arterial 4.0"/6.00"
Primary Arterial 4.5"/6.00"
Major Arterial 5.5"/6.50"
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55. The applicant shall submit current mix designs (less than two years old at the time of
construction) for base, asphalt concrete and Portland cement concrete. The submittal
shall include test results for all specimens used in the mix design procedure. For mix
designs over six months old, the submittal shall include recent (less than six months
old at the time of construction) aggregate gradation test results confirming that design
gradations can be achieved in current production. The applicant shall not schedule
construction operations until mix designs are approved.
56. The City will conduct final inspections of homes and other habitable buildings only
when the buildings have improved street and (if required) sidewalk access to publicly -
maintained streets. The improvements shall include required traffic control devices,
pavement markings and street name signs. If on-site streets are initially constructed
with partial pavement thickness, the applicant shall complete the pavement prior to
final inspections of the last ten percent of homes within the tract or when directed by
the City, whichever comes first.
57. General access points and turning movements of traffic are limited to the following:
A. PGA Blvd. - Main project entry, to be located approximately 1,000 -feet southerly
of Avenue 54 and will be allow full turning movement. The gated entrance shall
be designed to include two incoming lanes and one exit lane with appropriate
vehicle stacking capacity, subject to final approval by the City Engineer.
B. Avenue 54 - Emergency access entry, to be located approximately 1,100 feet
west of the centerline of Jefferson Street. This point of entry will be restricted
to right -turn movements only.
58. The applicant shall provide landscaping in required setbacks, retention basins, common
lots, and park areas.
59. Landscape and irrigation plans for landscaped lots and setbacks, medians, retention
basins, and parks shall be signed and stamped by a licensed landscape architect.
The applicant shall submit plans for approval by the Community Development
Department prior to plan checking by the Public Works Department. When plan
checking is complete, the applicant shall obtain the signatures of CVWD and the
Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner prior to submitting for signature by the
City Engineer. Plans are not approved for construction until signed by the City
Engineer.
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60. Landscape areas shall have. permanent irrigation improvements meeting the
requirements of the City Engineer. Use of lawn shall be minimized with no lawn or
spray irrigation within 18 inches of curbs along public streets.
61. The applicant shall employ construction quality -assurance measures which meet the
approval of the City Engineer.
62. The applicant shall employ or retain qualified civil engineers, geotechnical engineers,
surveyors, or other appropriate professionals to provide sufficient construction
supervision to be able to furnish and sign accurate record drawings.
63. The applicant shall arrange and bear the cost of measurement, sampling and testing
procedures not included in the City's inspection program but required by the City as
evidence that construction materials and methods comply with plans, specifications
and applicable regulations.
64. Upon completion of construction, the applicant shall furnish the City reproducible
record drawings of all improvement plans which were signed by the City. Each sheet
shall be clearly marked "Record Drawings," "As -Built" or "As -Constructed" and shall
be stamped and signed by the engineer or surveyor certifying to the accuracy of the
drawings. The applicant shall revise the CAD or raster -image files previously
submitted to the City to reflect as -constructed conditions.
65. The applicant shall make provisions for continuous, perpetual maintenance of all on-
site improvements, perimeter landscaping, access drives, and sidewalks. The applicant
shall maintain required public improvements until expressly released from this
responsibility by the appropriate public agency.
FEES AND DEPOSITS
66. The applicant shall pay the City's established fees for plan checking and construction
inspection. Fee amounts shall be those in effect when the applicant makes application
for plan checking and permits.
67. The applicant shall pay a cash fee to the City in the amount of $355,000
($16,000/gross acre subdivided) to offset offsite improvement costs for improvements
installed by KSL that are a requirement of Specific Plan 83-002 and benefit all
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developers in the specific plan area. A portion of the fee may be refunded if the actual
amount of the pro -rata share, based on actual construction costs, is confirmed to be
lower. The City will not release or distribute the reimbursement funds to KSL until the
actual construction costs have been confirmed and the pro -rata share formula has been
approved by the City.
68. Final maps under this tentative map shall be subject to the provisions of the
Development Impact Fee program in effect at the time of final map approval.
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With respect to the conditions of approval for the above referenced land division, the Fire
Department (760-863-8886) recommends the following fire protection measures be
provided in accordance with La Quinta Municipal Code and/or Riverside County Fire
Department protection standards:
69. Fire hydrants in accordance with CVWD Standard W-33 shall be located at each street
intersection spaced not more than 330 feet apart in any direction with no portion of
any lot frontage more than 165 feet from a fire hydrant. Minimum fire flow will be
1,000 g.p.m. for a two-hour duration at 20 psi. Blue dot reflectors shall be mounted
in the middle of the streets directly in line with fire hydrants.
70. Prior to recordation of the final map, the applicant/developer shall furnish one blueline
copy of the water system plans to the Fire Department for review and approval. Plans
will conform to the fire hydrant types, location and spacing, and the system will meet
the fire flow requirements. Plans will be approved and signed by a registered civil
engineer and the local water company with the following certification: "I certify that
the design of the water system is in accordance with the requirements prescribed by
the Riverside County Fire Department."
71. The required water system, including fire hydrants, will be installed and accepted by
the appropriate water agency prior to any combustible building material being placed
on an individual lot.
72. A temporary water supply for fire protection may be allowed for the construction of
the model units only. Plans for a temporary water system must be submitted to the
Fire Department for review prior to issuance of building permits.
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73. Gates installed to restrict access shall be power operated and equipped with a Fire
Department override system consisting of Knox Key Operated switches, series KS -2P
with dust cover, mounted per recommended standard of the Knox Company.
Improvement plans for the entry street and gates shall be submitted to the Fire
Department for review/approval prior to installation.
74. Gate entrance and exit openings shall not be less than 16 feet in width. All gates shall
be located at least 40 feet from the roadway and shall open to allow a vehicle to stop
without obstructing traffic on the road. Gates shall have either a secondary power
supply or an approved manual means to release mechanical control of the gate in the
event of loss of primary power.
75. If public use type buildings are to be constructed, additional fire protection may be
required. Fire flows and hydrant locations will be stipulated when building plans are
reviewed by the Fire Department.
76. The minimum dimensions for fire apparatus access roads entering and exiting this
project shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet in each direction and
an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches.
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77. Letters from public agencies for this project shall become plan check requirements for
final map preparation.
78. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall provide calculations consistent
with Chapter 8.13 (Water Efficient Landscaping) of the Municipal Code for
development of the lake.
79. A paleontologist and archaeologist shall be present during grading and excavation of
the proposed lake.
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