SP 90-017 Landmark - Approved 1990SPECIFIC PLAN
90-017
July 11, 1990
Book # 20
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 1
Regional Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 1
Vicinity Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 3
2.0
Project Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 4
Location Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 4
3.0
Goals, Policies, and Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 6
4.0
Existing Conditions and Constraints . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 7
Existing Conditions and Constraints Map . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 8
Existing General Plan Designation . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 9
Proposed General Plan Amendment . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 10
Existing Zoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 11
Proposed Zoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 12
5.0
Land Use, Open Space, Conservation
and Recreation Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 13
Land Use Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 14
6.0
Circulation Element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 15
Circulation Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 16
Street Sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 17
7.0
Architectural Character . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 18
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued)
8.0
Housing Element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 20
Estate Lots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 23
Zero Lot Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . 24
Cluster Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . 25
9.0
Public Services and Utilities Elements . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . 26
Public Services and Utilities Plan . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . 27
10.0
Seismic Safety and Safety Elements . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . 28
11.0
Noise Element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . 29
12.0
Phasing and Implementation . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . 30
Phasing Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . 31
SPECIFIC PLAN #90-017
LANDMARK LAND COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, INC.
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Specific Plan #90-017 as envisioned by Landmark Land Company of
California, Inc., proposes a residential and golf course community of
approximately 220 acres. The project site is adjacent to the existing
community of PGA WEST and integrates with existing ancillary golf course
uses from the previously approved PGA WEST Specific Plan #83-002. The
220 acre project site is located in the City of La Quinta, generally south
of the existing Jack Nicklaus Resort Course at PGA WEST and northeast
of the intersection of Madison Street and Avenue 58.
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generous open space, and championship golf course
serve as the master developer for the project's 220
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acres, of which 101
acres will be dedicated to golf course and open space uses, with the
balance of 119 acres for residential development, The proposed project
will yield a gross density of 4 dwelling units per acre, and a net density
of 7.4 dwelling units per acre, all consistent with the existing adjacent
land uses at PGA WEST and consistent with the low density residential
designation of the City of La Quinta General Plan/Zoning Ordinance.
The community circulation plan for Specific Plan #90-017
is designed to adequately serve future traffic volumes
while enhancing the pedestrian orientation of the golf
club setting of the project, Each of the project's
entries will be enhanced with carefully articulated
landscaping and entry gates.
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Public utilities and infrastructure necessary to serve the proposed
development will be phased in conjunction with the development of the
property. As a logical and orderly extension of roadways and
infrastructure, development is expected to last over a 5 to 10 year
period until completion.
Specific Plan #90-017 is submitted to the City of La Quinta in compliance
with all applicable federal, state, and local code requirements which
pertain to the preparation of specific plans in the State of California in
accordance with all environmental standards for mitigation of
environmental impact consistent with CEQA.
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The adoption of Specific Plan #90-017 provides a comprehensive guide
for the orderly development of this project in conformance with the
goals and policies of the City of La Quinta General Plan.
Correlating documents utilized in the preparation of Specific Plan #90-017
are as follows:
• Soil Engineering and Geology Report
Buena Engineers, Inc. (August 1989)
• Traffic Impact Study
Endo Engineering (June 1990)
• Environmental Impact Report S.P. #90-017
Douglas Wood & Associates (June 1990)
• City of La Quinta General Plan
Cotton/ Beland/Associates, Inc. (November 1985)
• Hydrology Study
Lloyd W. Watson, R.C.E.
Landmark Land Company of California, Inc. (July 1990)
Vicinity Map
Los Angeles 30
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2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The comprehensively planned, low density residential community of
Specific Plan #90-017 as proposed by Landmark, consists of 880 dwelling
units and a championship golf course played from the existing Resort
Golf Clubhouse at PGA WEST. The residential units will be developed
overlooking the proposed golf course and open space located within the
master planned community. The community theme will reflect the
existing residential character at PGA WEST, attracting both seasonal and
year round residents to the area.
The subject property consists of approximately 220 acres located in
Sections 21 and 22, Township 6S, Range 7E in the County of Riverside,
City of La Quinta, California. The project boundary is illustrated below.
The project boundary begins 2,600
feet north and 2,610
feet west of
the
intersection of Madison Street and
Avenue 58, and runs
east 5,220
feet,
turning south 2,620 feet, abutting
the Lake Cahuilla
Imperial Irrigation
District substation, then turning west and running 2,620 feet to
the
intersection of Madison Street and
Avenue 58, turning
north 1,900
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south 660 feet, then
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The Master Circulation Plan for Specific Plan #90-017 will implement the
La Quinta General Plan - Circulation Element, and is planned to
adequately serve future traffic volumes, on-site and off. The phasing of
public utilities and supporting infrastructure necessary to serve the specific
plan area will be in conjunction with each phase of site development.
Specific Plan #90-017 will amend the existing City of La Quinta General
Plan and Zoning Code and will establish the framework for orderly
development and use of the subject property when adopted by the City
of La Quinta.
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3.0 GOALS, POLICIES, AND OBJECTIVES
Specific Plan #90-017 will provide a unique blend of housing and
recreational facilities that will cater to market demands unique to the
PGA WEST area. In response to these demands, the following goals,
policies and objectives for development are intended to govern the
orderly phased construction of the project over the next 5 years:
The implementation of Specific Plan #90-017 will:
Develop a distinctive, unique and prestigious
resort/recreational/residential community.
Adhere to high standards of urban planning for the location,
design and development of project uses.
Adhere to high standards of appearance, aesthetics, safety and
convenience.
Promote a community identity using a creative architectural
vocabulary in harmony with the surrounding desert environment.
Employ a circulation system that is safe and efficient, which
encourages internal alternative transportation means.
Promote a community with a wide spectrum of housing types
and resort facilities.
Provide championship golf courses as a major recreational
opportunity with open space corridors to convey a sense of
place and identity of the entire project.
Promote balanced growth in order to enhance a healthy local
economy with opportunities for housing, recreation, and
employment.
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4.0 EXISTING CONDITIONS AND CONSTRAINTS
Specific Plan #90-017 is located on the gently rolling floor of the
Coachella Valley adjacent to and in the sphere of influence of the City
of La Quinta, California. The approved PGA WEST Specific Plan #83-002
with an existing golf course and residential units lies to the west and to
the north of the subject property. Scattered Rural Residential lies south of
the subject property west of Madison Street, while the portion to the
east of Madison Street is undeveloped. Directly east of the proposed
Specific Plan area is the Lake Cahuilla Imperial Irrigation District Substation
consisting of approximately 40 acres.
The approximately 220 acre site is divided north to south by Madison
Street, resulting in approximately 60 acres to the west and 160 acres to
the east. The 60 acres to the west of Madison Street are undeveloped
"disturbed" property, with approximately 10 feet of elevation change from
north to south. The remaining approximately 160 acres to the east of
Madison Street are undeveloped "abandoned" agriculture fields currently
in an agricultural preserve with a notice of non -renewal having been
filed in June 12, 1986. There is approximately 17 feet of elevation
change from north to south.
The Environmental Impact Report for Specific Plan #90-017, prepared by
Douglas Wood and Associates, assesses the existing conditions and
constraints of the subject property.
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APPROVED PGA WEST
SPEC]FIC PLAN
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PLANNED RESIDENTIAL RESERVE
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL RESERVE
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PLANNED RESIDENTIAL RESERVE 60 ACRES
0-5 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE
AGRICULTURE 160 ACRES
TOTAL 220 ACRES
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QUINTA OFFICIAL ZONING MAP, REVISED 11/07/89; AND THE CITY OF LA
QUINTA PRE -ANNEXATION ZONING CASE 089-051.
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5.0 LAND USE, OPEN SPACE, CONSERVATION AND
RECREATION ELEMENTS
Specific Plan #90-017 as presented, incorporates two types of open
space, golf course corridors and residential common open space.
Approximately 45% of the gross acreage of the project is devoted to
these open space uses. The golf course will be designed so that the
adjacent residential development will realize the maximum visual and
open space values of the golf facility. In addition, passive recreation
areas with pools and playing spaces will be provided by merchant
builders as each community builds out.
Routing, contouring and landscaping of the golf courses will create visual
interest and character, providing a desirable setting for residential and
resort development. The golf course provides a ribbon of open space
creating the predominant landscape features of the project as well as
being the major open space and recreational amenity. A series of lakes
and streams will be developed in conjunction with the golf course,
providing additional open space amenities and recreational opportunities.
The golf course provides for both passive and active forms of recreation.
Common open space will be prevalent, and strategically located,
throughout the residential development areas of the project. These open
space areas may consist of pool facilities, turf areas, and other
recreation type amenities. Additional landscaping will prevail at the
entries of the residential development with monument identification and
perimeter landscaping.
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6,0 CIRCULATION ELEMENT
The proposed circulation system for Specific Plan #90-017 implements 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.
Guard gated entries into the private community have been located to
provide adequate line of sight and optimum traffic ingress and egress
from the community.
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.
The circulation system has been designed to accomplish the following:
• Provide for a transportation system which supports the land use
designations.
• Promote efficient, safe and effective circulation of all segments
of the population.
i Promote the utilization of public transportation when available.
• Protect the environmental quality of the project.
• Minimize the traffic flow within residential areas.
Provide alternatives to dependence upon the automobile.
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7.0 ARCHITECTURAL CHARACTER
The concept and character of "desert architecture" will be followed in
the area defined as Specific Plan #90-017. This architectural image may
include a range of such styles as "Early California" or " Spanish Colonial"
to the southwest adobe look of the "Pueblo" or "Territorial" styles.
All styles of "desert architecture" must take into account the physical
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 architectural integrity of the
project
will
be protected through
stringent controls and guidelines
applied
to
each phase of the
development. Every development
proposal
within Specific Plan #90-017
will require a preliminary design
review
by
the master developer's
Architectural Review Committee and
the City
of
La Quinta Design Review
Board to ensure conformance to
the desired
architectural parameters.
All detailing must enhance, emphasize, and promote the character of
"desert architecture."
The major color of all structures will be limited to hues of white, cream,
tan, sand, light brown, mauve, and other earth tones.
Primary and/or complementary colors will be allowed for accents only,
Four basic roof forms will be considered acceptable. They are hip,
gable, shed and flat. Roofing materials will be limited to those of a
concrete or ceramic type where used in a sloping roof condition.
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8.0 HOUSING ELEMENT
Specific Plan #90-017 establishes standards and conceptual housing types
for the location and development of housing consistent with the resort
oriented nature of the project and projected trends in housing demand.
Unit type and site plan features specified for each housing type are
subject to market demand at the time of development.
ESTATE LOTS
Minimum Lot Area: 7,200 Square Feet
Permitted Use: Single Family Dwellings (Detached)
Setbacks:
Front Yard: 20 Feet
Rear Yard: 10 Feet
Side Yard: 5 Feet each side
10 Feet (corner lot street side)
Height Limitations:
Two and one-half stories or 35 feet, whichever is greater.
Fencing:
Required on all side and interior rear wall property lines except on lots
adjacent to golf course. All rear yard fencing adjacent to golf course
must be uniform in style and color.
Parking:
Automobile storage space shall be provided as required by Chapter
9.160 City of La Quinta Planning and Zoning subdivision regulations.
Building Coverage:
Maximum lot coverage of all enclosed structures (including garages) is
50%.
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ZERO LOT LINES
Minimum Lot Area: 5,000 Square Feet
Permitted Uses: Single Family Dwellings (Detached).
Setbacks:
Front Yard: 20 Feet
Rear Yard: 10 Feet
Side Yard: 10 Feet opposite the zero setback property line.
Height Limitations:
Two and one-half stories or 35 feet, whichever is greater. Measured from
top of slab to peak roof.
Fencing:
Required on all side and interior rear wall property lines except on lots
adjacent to golf course. All rear yard fencing adjacent to golf course
must be uniform in style and color.
Parking:
Automobile storage space shall be provided as required by Chapter
9.160 City of La Quinta Planning and Zoning and subdivision regulations.
Building Coverage:
Maximum lot coverage of all enclosed structures (including garages) is
60%.
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CLUSTER HOUSING
Minimum Lot Area: 7,200 Square Feet
Permitted Uses: Multi -Family Dwellings (Attached)
Setbacks:
Front Yard: 20 Feet
Rear Yard: 10 Feet
Side Yard: 5 Feet Each Side
10 Feet (Corner Lot Street Side)
Height Limitations:
Two and one-half stories or 35 feet, whichever is greater. Measured from
top of slab to peak roof.
Fencing:
Allowed pursuant to the adopted C,C & R's and the City of La Quinta
ordinance and regulations.
Parking:
Automobile storage space shall be provided as required by Chapter
9.160 City of La Quinta Planning and Zoning and subdivision regulations.
Building Coverage:
Maximum lot coverage of all enclosed structures (including garages) is
60%.
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9.0 PUBLIC SERVICES AND UTILITIES ELEMENTS
WATER
The Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) will provide domestic water
through a distribution system constructed by the developer. Conservation
of domestic water will be further promoted by the use of water saving
fixtures.
Golf course irrigation will be provided by on-site wells and existing lines
with additional capacity provided by the Coachella Canal. The
utilization of drought tolerant plant species throughout the project will
minimize irrigation consumption.
WASTE WATER
An off-site regional sewage treatment plant exists three miles south of the
facility. This plant is maintained by the CVWD. The developer will
dedicate sewer line easements and install sanitary sewage improvements
in the development.
Refuse collection will be provided by a franchised holder with the City of
La Quinta.
POWER
All electrical power will be supplied by the Imperial Irrigation District (IID).
Overhead transmission lines are illustrated on the Public Services and
Utilities Plan. Internal distribution lines will be installed underground.
TELEPHONE
The City of La Quinta is served by the General Telephone Company.
Demands for the city are presently being met by existing facilities.
Additional facilities will need to be provided to service the site.
NATURAL GAS
The Southern California Gas Company is presently providing natural gas
service to PGA WEST. An extension of the existing gas main will be
required to service the site.
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10.0 SEISMIC SAFETY AND SAFETY ELEMENTS
The geologic and seismic safety elements associated with Specific Plan
#90-017 are directed toward reducing damage to property and the
social dislocation resulting from earthquake, fire, flooding and other public
safety hazards.
A geotechnical reconnaissance has been conducted as part of the
planning process for Specific Plan #90-017. The study indicates that the
proposed land use for the entire project is geotechnically feasible.
Certain key constraints and mitigations are noted:
The standards for implementation of seismic risk for ground
shaking, according to the Riverside County Planning Department,
will be implemented for design and construction of buildings
proposed for the project.
Site specific studies for major structures will be initiated as
development proceeds to ensure public safety.
All site construction will conform to the latest edition of the
Uniform Building Code.
Mitigation measures for controlling dust will be utilized as
development occurs.
Residential areas will be served by a private street system with
24 hour security providing a sense of assured public safety.
Additionally, public education in crime prevention will be
encouraged and supported by the use of signage, pamphlets,
neighborhood newsletters, and watch programs, etc.
A fire station, provided by Landmark Land Company in the PGA
West development, is located approximately 1/2 mile from
Specific Plan #90-017, at the southwest intersection of Avenue 54
and Madison Street. Additional fire fighting facilities exist on
Avenue 52 in La Quinta. This project area will thereby be
assured of a five minute response time, thus minimizing fire risk.
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11.0 NOISE ELEMENT
All proposed land uses within Specific Plan #90-017 fall under the
"normally acceptable" compatibility range established for Community
Noise Equivalent Levels (CNEL).
Interior street and building setbacks, proper orientation of buildings and
landscaped buffers will reduce noise impacts to within state standards
from nearby existing and future roadways. Additionally, appropriate
setbacks and circulation systems within the project boundary will mitigate
any potential incompatibility of uses.
Upon approval of precise development plans and/or tentative tract
maps, both residential and commercial structures shall be demonstrated
to meet interior noise standards as defined by state guidelines.
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12,0 PHASING AND IMPLEMENTATION
Phasing of Specific Plan #90-017 will reflect various conditions and factors
influencing project implementation and absorption.
These are:
Current and projected trends in housing demand
• Absorption rates of a variety of dwelling types
• Development and timing of infrastructure and other
improvements
Availability of financing
Relationship between the phasing of Specific Plan #90-017 and
competition from other regional projects
The Specific Plan and subsequent detailed plans will be instituted,
implemented and completed under the ongoing auspices of the
applicant.
Each phase of development will be preceded by the preparation and
approval of the required detailed plans and documents to ensure proper
use and appropriate development of the property.
Homeowners' Associations will be organized to administer and maintain
the following:
Common open space and recreation facilities
Private road and security systems
Architectural integrity and consistency
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PHASING TABULATION
NET OU'S OU'S
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PROJECTED 1995 POPULATION: 2649
LEGEND
LANDMARK LAND PROPERTY LINE
SPECIFIC PLAN BOUNDARY
LOCAL PRIVATE STREET
PHASE BOUNDARY
2 PHASE NUMBER
NOTE: THIS PHASING PLAN IS CONCEPTUAL AND
SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN RESPONSE TO
MARKET DEMANDS. THE GOLF COURSE
WILL BE CONSTRUCTED IN PHASE 1.
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SPECIFIC PLAN #90-017
0 200 400 900
7LZ-
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PHASING PLAN
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