CC Resolution 1999-149d_^ RESOLUTION NO.99-149
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA
QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT PLANS
FOR TWO SPLIT-LEVEL PROTOTYPE UNITS IN A PORTION
OF TRACT 20158 ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF CALLE
NORTE, IN DUNA LA QUINTA
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-660
APPLICANT: CENTURY-CROWELL COMMUNITIES
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta,?California? did on
the 2nd day of November, 1 999, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing at the request of
Century-Crowell Communities, Inc. to consider for approval of architectural plan for
two new split-level prototype residential units to be constructed south of 50th Avenue,
west of Washington Street? along Calle Norte, east of Avenida Las Verdes; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 1 2th day of October, 1999, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing at the request
of Century-Crowell Communities, Inc. to consider a recommendation for approval of
architectural plans for two new split-level prototype residential units to be constructed,
south of 50th Avenue, west of Washington Street, along Calle Norte, east of Avenida
Las Verdes, more particularly described as:
Lots 2 & 3 of Tract 20158
WHEREAS, the Architecture and Landscaping Review Committee of the
City of La Quinta, California, did on the 7th day of October, 1 999, hold a duly-noticed
public meeting to consider approval of architectural plans for two new split-level
prototype residential units along Calle Norte, east of Avenida Los Verdes, and did, by
Minute Motion 99-020, recommend approval of the request subject to conditions; and,
WHEREAS, said Site Development Permit has been determined to have
been previously assessed in conjunction with the Environmental Impact Report State
Clearinghouse #83-061305) prepared for Specific Plan 83-001, and certified on May
1 5, 1 984, and no changed circumstances or conditions are proposed which would
trigger the preparation of a subsequent environmental review pursuant to Public
Resources Code Section 21166; and,
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons wanting to be heard, said
City Council did find the following facts and reasons to justify recommending approval
of said Site Development Permit:
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Site Development Permit 99-660
Century-Crowell Communities, Inc.
Adopted: November 2, 1999
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City Council did find the following facts and reasons to justify recommending approval
of said Site Development Permit:
1. With the recommended conditions of approval, the proposed units are of a
compatible architectural design, colors, and materials to the existing units in
the tract. The units utilize similar architectural features such as tile roofs,
exterior plaster, recessed windows, popout window and door surrounds, and
wood fascias. The plans are compatible with the surrounding neighborhood.
2. Landscaping shall be provided pursuant to the plan approved under SDP 99-
642.
3. No two story residences are proposed adjacent to, or abutting a lot line of an
existing single-story home constructed in a prior phase of the same subdivision.
4. Masonry walls and sideyard gates are proposed between units and will be
compatible with existing walls and sideyard gates in the tract.
5. The size range of the existing residences is 1,375 to 2,160 square feet. The
proposed units are 1,803 square feet and 2,107 square fee?-of liveable space.
This request is in compliance with compatibility rieview requirements.
6. The final precise plot plan will ensure compliance with the requirement that
identical, or similar, front elevations shall not be placed on adjacent lots or
directly across the street from one another.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
La Quinta, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and constitute the findings of the City
Council in this case;
2. That it does hereby approve Site Development Permit 99-660 for the reasons
set forth in this Resolution, subject to the Conditions of Approval attached
hereto;
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta City Council, held on the 2nd day of November, 1 999, by the following vote,
to wit:
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Site Development Permit 99-660
Century-Crowd Communities. Inc.
Adopted: November 2, 1999
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AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pena
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
JOH?N?N?kM;
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DAWN C. HONEYWELL, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FINAL
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 99-660
CENTURY-CROWELL COMMUNITIES
NOVEMBER 2, 1999
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. This approval is for two residential prototypes containing 1,803 and 2,107
square feet in habitable floor space.
2. Final front yard landscaping plans shall be submitted for review by the
Community Development Department prior to issuance of the first building
permit for these units. The plans shall provide for and indicate 24-inch box,
minimum 10-foot tall tree sizes 1.5-inch to 2-inch caliper measured 6-inches
above ground level) as per Section 9.60.300 of the Zoning Ordinance.
3. Garage doors shall be constructed of metal, wood, or composite materials and
be sectional roll-up style pursuant to the requirements of Specific Plan 83-001
Amendment 5. Lites are optional.
4. Prior to issuance of building permits, the facades shall be revised on Plans 1 AS
and 2B-S to include pot shelf inserts or decorative lighting at the left edge of
garage.
5. Units with less than 15-feet of rear setback, and with more than a 3-foot
difference between the 50-foot top of berm elevation and the unit pad elevation,
and with a 3:1 slope ratio or less, shall construct a two foot high retaining
wall/planter wall across the width of the patio slab at the rear and property line
or at the edge of the slab.
6. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit a revised
Specific Plan document with the area of Specific Plan 94-024 The Seasons
removed and the above conditions incorporated.
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