CC Resolution 2000-156 Hideaway SP 1999-035RESOLUTION NO. 2000-156
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING
SPECIFIC PLAN DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPALS AND
GUIDELINES FOR A GOLF AND RESIDENTIAL
COMMUNITY
CASE NO.: SPECIFIC PLAN 99-035
COUNTRY CLUB PROPERTIES, LP
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta did on the 21 STday
of November, 2000, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request of
COUNTRY CLUB PROPERTIES, LP for approval of development principals and
guidelines for a 988-acre golf and residential community consisting of a private country
club with three 18-hole golf courses and related recreational facilities, and 819 single
family homes , generally located on the north side of 54T" Avenue, between Jefferson
Street and Monroe Street, more particularly described as:
Portions of Section 9 and 10, T6S, R7E, S.B.B.M.
WHEREAS, said Specific Plan has complied with the requirements of "The
Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" as amended
(Resolution 83-68), in that the La Quinta Community Development Department has
completed Environmental Assessment 99-380. A Draft Environmental Impact Report
(EIR), State Clearinghouse #1999061 109 has been prepared for the proposed project.
It has been determined that with Mitigation Measures and Statement of Overriding
Considerations, the project will not have a significant environmental impact and the
EIR should be certified; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 24TH day of October, 2000, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider
the Project, and did adopt Resolution 2000-077, recommending approval, subject to
the Findings, Statement of Facts, and Statement of Overriding Considerations;
WHEREAS, at said public hearing upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said
City Council did find the following facts and reasons to justify approval of the Specific
Plan:
1 . The Specific Plan, as proposed, is consistent with the goals and policies of the
La Quinta General Plan in that the property is proposed for 819 units and is
designated for low density residential and very low density residential with a
rural residential overlay which allows up to 2,758 units. The Circulation, Open
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Space, Parks and Recreation, Environmental Conservation, Infrastructure and
Public Services, Environmental Hazards, and Air Quality Elements are consistent
with the project proposed by the Specific Plan through compliance with
Conditions of Approval or design of the project.
2. The Specific Plan, subject to conditions will not create conditions materially
detrimental to the public health, safety, and general welfare in that development
allowed under the Specific Plan is compatible with existing uses and
development standards and infrastructure proposed in the Specific Plan will
ensure high quality development.
3. The Specific Plan will provide land use compatibility with zoning on adjacent
properties in that the project principles and guidelines ensure that the proposed
adjacent residential uses will not be negatively impacted and the project is
similar to the developed property to the south.
4. The Specific Plan project is suitable and appropriate for the property in that the
property has been designated for residential use and development will comply
with applicable City requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
La Quinta, California as follows:
1 . That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the
City Council in this case.
2. That an Environmental Impact Report has been certified by the City Council for
this project.
3. That it does hereby approve the above -described specific plan request for the
reasons set forth in this Resolution, subject to the attached conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta City Council held on this 21 ST day of November, 2000, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pena
NOES: Council Member Adolph
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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J'GKPVJ. PEN ayor
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
J NE REEK, CMC, I y erk
City of La Quinta, California
(City Seal)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
M. KA HERINE JE SON, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-156
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
SPECIFIC PLAN 99-035
COUNTRY CLUB PROPERTIES, LP
NOVEMBER 21, 2000
GENERAL
1. Specific Plan 99-035 shall comply with the requirements and standards of the
La Quinta Municipal Code and all other applicable laws, unless modified by the
following conditions or the Specific Plan.
2. The Specific Plan text on file in the Community Development Department, shall
be revised to incorporate in the appropriate chapter and section the following
conditions and all mitigation measures, with a minimum of five copies of the
revised final approved texts submitted to the Community Development
Department within 30 days of final approval by the City Council or issuance of
a grading permit, whichever occurs first.
3. Developer agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of La Quinta
in the event of any legal claim or litigation arising out of the City's approval of
-- this project. The City of La Quinta shall have the right to select its defense
counsel at its sole discretion.
The City shall promptly notify the developer of any claim, action or proceeding
and shall cooperate fully in the defense.
4. Upon City Council approval, a memorandum noting that City Conditions of
Approval for development applications exist on the subject property, and are
available for review at City Hall, shall be recorded with the Riverside County
Recorder's office against the property.
5. The Specific Plan text shall add a statement that cuts -de -sac may be longer
than 1,320 feet long provided they meet the Fire Marshal requirements for
access.
6. The Specific Plan text shall be consistent with the comments of the Coachella
Valley Water District regarding the accompanying Environmental Impact Report.
7. The Specific Plan text shall show existing and proposed natural gas service.
-- 8. The Specific Plan text shall be revised to indicate that overhead utility lines
adjacent to the project area will be undergrounded per City requirements. High
voltage transmission lines are exempt from this requirement with Imperial
Irrigation District approval.
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9. The Specific Plan text (Exhibit 15) shall show all on -site as well as off -site
emergency accesses.
10. The specific plan text shall add a statement that restroom facilities for
homeowner association and golf course maintenance workers shall be provided
throughout the project to the satisfaction of the Community Development
Director.
LANDSCAPING
11. The Specific plan text under Section 4.4 shall add a statement that landscape
treatment of perimeter streets shall comply with General Plan requirements as
follows:
Jefferson Street - Primary Image Corridor
52ND Avenue - Secondary Image Corridor
54T" Avenue and Madison Street - Agrarian Image Corridor
FEE
12. Within 24 hours after review by the City Council, the property owner/developer
shall submit to the Community Development Department two checks made out
to the County of Riverside in the amount of $78.00 and $850.00 to permit the
filing and posting of the Notice of Determination for EA 99-380 as required by
the California Environmental Quality Act.
ENVIRONMENTAL
17. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, building permit or any earth moving
activities for the project allowed in this specific plan, whichever comes first, the
property owner/developer shall prepare and submit a written report to the
Community Development Department demonstrating compliance with those
mitigation measures of SP 99-035 and EA 99-380.
18. The applicant shall provide a gated access to the project site on Avenue 52
approximately half way between Jefferson Street and Madison Street, but no
less than 1,200 feet away from either of these cross streets. The access point
shall have full turning movements and the developer shall install a traffic signal
at its expense if and when warranted.
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19. If the developer intends to use irrigation water supplied by the Coachella Valley
Water District, the connection location shall be made at any location approved
by CVWD other than the existing irrigation main located adjacent to Jefferson
Street which is planned to be abandonment.
20. The maximum clubhouse height shall allow 10% of the roof area to exceed 40'
in height, with a maximum height of 52', with a tower to be a maximum 72'
high.
21. The specific plan text shall be revised to reflect the perimeter wall along 54T"
Avenue consisting of a combination decorative slump block and wrought iron
sections planted with vines or similar planting. All other perimeter areas where
the living fence is proposed shall use wrought iron fencing rather than chain
link. Along 54T" Avenue plantings of palm trees similar to the south side of
54T" Avenue adjacent to PGA West shall be provided in compliance with the
City's Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance.