2001 03 06 CC Minutes LA QUINTA CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
MARCH 6, 2001
A regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at the hour of
2:00 p.m. by Mayor Pe~a.
PRESENT: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pe~a
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
City Attorney Jenson recommended a closed session item be added to the agenda
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 regarding a letter of threatened
litigation from Home Depot. She stated the item arose after posting of the agenda and
the need to take immediate action is due to Public Hearing Item No. 1 regarding the
Jack in the Box restaurant.
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to add Closed Session
Item No. 1 regarding threatened litigation by Home Depot pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.9(b) as the item arose after posting of the agenda. Motion
carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001-25.
CLOSED SESSION
1. Conference with legal counsel pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(b) regarding threatened litigation from Home Depot.
Council recessed to Closed Session and Redevelopment Agency to and until the hour
of 3:00 p.m.
3:00 P.M.
The City Council meeting reconvened with no decisions being made in Closed Session
which require reporting pursuant to Section 54957.1 of the Government Code (Brown
Act).
Mayor Pe~a led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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PUBLIC COMMENT - None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
Council Member Henderson noted a second letter should have been included with
Written Correspondence Item No. 2 and asked that it be added. The City Council
unanimously concurred.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - None
PRESENTATIONS
Michael Bracken, President and Chief Executive Officer for Coachella Valley Economic
Partnership (CVEP), gave a brief update on the agency's activities and
accomplishments. He also responded to questions from Council regarding the
Empowerment Zone and its effect on the Vista Santa Rosa area. He confirmed he has
spoken to residents in the Vista Santa Rosa area about the Empowerment Zone but
feels they lack understanding that the Valley's growth is heading in that direction. He
advised the Empowerment Zone boundaries were set by census tract and did not have
to be approved by the property owners. He stated CVEP is trying to draw companies
to the Valley for the purpose of increasing the average hourly-pay rate.
Council Member Sniff noted CVEP's encouragement for development is adversarial to
the wishes of the property owners in the Vista Santa Rosa area.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Murray Morton spoke regarding the lack of business in the Village because of the
street improvement project and asked Council to resolve the situation as soon as
possible.
Mayor Pe~a asked the City Engineer to meet with Mr. Morton and other business
owners present at the meeting to provide them an update on the project.
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WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE
1. LETTER FROM THE LA QUINTA ARTS FOUNDATION REQUESTING TO UTILIZE
CITY PARKING AND FUNDING FOR SHUTTLE SERVICE.
Susan Francis, P. O. Box 777, Executive Director of La Quinta Arts Foundation,
spoke regarding the street improvement project in the village not being
completed and its effect upon the upcoming Arts Festival. She stated the Arts
Foundation desires to provide safe, paved, and lighted parking areas for the
event and are requesting to use the City parking lots at City Hall and the Senior
Center for parking during the Arts Festival. She also asked the City's assistance
with shuttle costs.
In response to Mayor Pe~a, City Manager Genovese confirmed the two parking
lots are public parking areas but noted a need to coordinate parking at the
Senior Center on Thursday and Friday to ensure sufficient parking is provided
for the seniors.
Ms. Francis stated they will work with City staff in coordinating the parking.
She stated the amount needed for shuttle costs will depend on the number of
shuttles used and she noted the Arts Festival will take place before the next
Council meeting.
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to add the La Quinta
Art Foundation's request for funding as an urgency item under Business Session
Item No. 3. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001-26.
2. LETTERS REQUESTING SUPPORT OF GRANT PROGRAMS FROM TORRES-
MARTINEZ TRIBAL COUNCIL.
Council concurred to direct staff to prepare two letters in support of the grant
programs for the Torres-Martinez Tribal Council.
3. LETTER REQUESTING JOINT MEETING WITH CABAZON BAND OF MISSION
INDIANS.
A brief discussion ensued as to whether or not the Cabazon Band of Mission
Indians were proposing a joint meeting or a subcommittee meeting of the City
Council. Council concurred to direct staff to contact the tribe to determine the
type of meeting proposed.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve the City
Council Minutes of February 20, 2001, as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Adolph requested Item No. 4 be moved to Business Item No. 4.
1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED MARCH 6, 2001.
2. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE
THE PRELIMINARY ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 89-1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001/2002. (RESOLUTION
NO. 2000-13)
3. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GUEST BADGES TO THE NABISCO
CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT. (RESOLUTION NO. 2001-14)
4. SEE BUSINESS ITEM NO. 4.
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to approve the
Consent Calendar as recommended and amended with the exception of Item
No. 4 and with Item Nos. 2 and 3 being approved by RESOLUTION NOS.
2001-13 and 2001-14 respectively. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE
ORDER NO. 2001-27.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. CONSIDERATION OF FUNDING REQUEST FROM THE PREVENT CHILD ABUSE
COACHELLA VALLEY ORGANIZATION.
Community Services Director Horvitz presented the staff report.
Robert Tyler, 44-215 Villeta Drive, urged Council's support of the funding
request.
Council Member Sniff suggested a grant of $1,000.
Council Member Henderson stated she wished to have more information on the
intended use of the funding.
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Mayor Pe~a agreed and stated he also wished to see the organization's budget
information.
Council Member Perkins suggested approving preparation of a proclamation.
Council concurred and a brief discussion ensued regarding the time constraints
of the program.
Council Member Henderson suggested a grant of $200 for this year.
Council Member Sniff suggested an amount of $250.
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve a
Community Services Grant in the amount of $250 for the Prevent Child Abuse
Coachella Valley organization from the Special Projects Contingency Account
and to direct staff to prepare a supporting proclamation. Motion carried
unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001-28.
2. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11.88, SECTION
11.88.040 (TERMS OF PERMIT) OF THE LA QUINTA CHARTER AND
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATIVE TO SPECIAL SALES EVENTS (GARAGE SALES).
Building & Safety Director Hartung presented the staff report.
Mayor Pe~a noted residents in the Cove have complained about some residents
having too many garage sales and making it a business.
Council Member Sniff suggested allowing only two garage sales per year.
In response to Mayor Pe~a, Mr. Hartung confirmed adoption of a resolution
would be necessary to institute a permit fee. He added there is minimal cost
involved with issuing the permit and that the purpose of the permit is to ensure
residents do not exceed the allowed number of garage sales per year.
Council Member Henderson stated she was not sure a fee is necessary.
Council Member Perkins stated he felt a minimal fee of $10.00 would serve as
a deterrent.
After a brief discussion, Council concurred to reduce the number of garage sale
permits to two annually and to direct staff to bring the issue of a permit fee
back to Council for consideration.
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MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to take up Ordinance
No. 353 by title and number only and waive further reading. Motion carried
unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 353
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 11.88, SECTION 11.88.040, OF THE
LA QUINTA CHARTER AND MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE
REGULATION OF SPECIAL SALES EVENTS.
It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to introduce Ordinance No. 353
on first reading. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pe~a
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
3. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM THE LA QUINTA ARTS FOUNDATION
FOR CITY PARKING LOT USE AND FUNDING FOR SHUTTLE SERVICE.
(See Written Correspondence No. 1 .)
Mayor Perle abstained due to a potential conflict of interest and left the dais.
Susan Francis advised each shuttle costs $75/hour and that parking attendants
will block off a section at each public parking area for festival parking.
Council Member Perkins stated he has a problem providing transportation for the
Arts Festival when the business owners in the Village are experiencing the same
problem.
Council Member Henderson stated she understood Council Member Perkins'
concern but noted the City has helped with traffic control during other special
events in the City. She stated she would support a fupding amount not to
exceed $10,000.
Council concurred.
Council Member Adolph stated he felt it's important for the City to protect its
vital interest in the Arts Festival continuing.
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MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Perkins to approve
funding for the La Quinta Arts Foundation in an amount not to exceed $10,000
from the Special Projects Contingency Account to be used for shuttle service
for the La Quinta Arts Festival.
Council Member Adolph voiced concern that $10,000 may not be sufficient to
cover the costs.
Council Member Perkins noted the Arts Foundation can ask for additional
funding after the event is over if it is needed.
Motion carried with Mayor Pe~a ABSENT. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001-29.
4. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE MITIGATION MONITORING REPORT
FOR THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2001-406 FOR A SIX-STORY, 145-
ROOM HOTEL UNDER SPECIFIC PLAN 2001-050, VILLAGE USE PERMIT 2001 -
005, AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 29909. APPLICANT: SANTA ROSA
PLAZA. LLC.
(This item was moved from the Consent Calendar.)
Council Member Adolph stated he did not support the public hearing item when
it came before Council on February 6th and would not support this item now.
In response to Mayor Peha, Community Development Director Herman
confirmed, typically, the Mitigation Monitoring Report is attached as a part of
the project when the project is approved.
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to approve the
Mitigation Monitoring Report for the Mitigated Negative Declaration of
Environmental Assessment 2001-406 under Specific Plan 2001-050 Santa Rosa
Plaza, Village Use Permit 2001-005, and Tentative Parcel Map 29909. Motion
carried with Council Member Adolph voting NO. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001-30.
STUDY SESSION - None
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REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
CVAG HUMAN & COMMUNITY RESOURCES COMMITTEE -- Council Member Adolph
announced CVAG will soon be making presentations to the cities on the Animal
Control Campus.
League of California Cities-Riverside Division -- Council Member Henderson reported
Claude Parrish, of the State Board of Equalization, will be the speaker at the League's
General Meeting in Desert Hot Springs on March 12, 2001.
C. V. Mountains Conservancy -- Council Member Sniff noted the meeting with BLM,
Fish & Game, and CVAG will be held in the Study Session Room at 10:00 a.m. on
March 23, 2001.
All other reports were noted and filed.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Mayor Pe~a thanked and complimented the City Clerk for setting up the City's table
at the United Way Dinner.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS
1. DISCUSSION REGARDING COMMENDATIONS FOR THE SHERIFFS WHO
ASSISTED IN THE APARTMENT COMPLEX FIRE.
Council Member Perkins suggested commendations for the two Riverside
County Sheriffs who attempted to rescue victims in the recent apartment
complex fire, as well as to the Red Cross for their quick response. He also
suggested the City provide financial assistance to the families who were
displaced because of the fire.
Mayor PeQa noted it's hard to determine each tenant's need and suggested a
donation through the Red Cross earmarked for the victims.
Council Member Henderson agreed with providing a donation through the Red
Cross.
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Council Member Sniff stated he did not object to providing support to the Red
Cross but wished to see the City show direct support to the tenants by
providing some modest financial assistance.
Mayor Pe~a and Council Member Henderson voiced concern about how to
determine distribution of the funds in cases where roommates shared the
apartment.
Council Member Adolph suggested the possibility of helping through the bank
that is helping the victims.
Mayor Pe~a suggested the matter be referred to staff for more information.
Council Member Perkins noted the need is immediate. He suggested providing
$500 to each of the eight families/tenants and direct staff to come back to
Council with consideration of a donation to Red Cross. He was looking at a
total of $10,000 between the families and Red Cross.
City Manager Genovese noted the matter would need to be added to the agenda
to allocate funds. He added any allocation of funding would be made to the
persons whose names are on the tenant leases.
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to add consideration of
funding assistance to the Mountain View Apartments fire victims as Business Session
Item No. 5 as the matter is time sensitive and an urgency factor that requires prompt
action. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001-31.
2. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE 911 FIRE DISPATCH PROBLEM RELATED TO
THE MOUNTAIN VIEW APARTMENT FIRE.
Council Member Adolph commented on the fire department's delay in
responding to the recent apartment complex fire and stated he wished to have
the parties involved give an explanation directly to Council as to why the delay
happened so Council Members can respond to residents' questions.
City Manager Genovese advised Battalion Chief McLaughlin will be holding a
press conference on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m.
Council Member Sniff stated he felt a timely report to the entire Council is
important. He felt a 14-minute response time is unacceptable and assurance is
needed that it will not happen again.
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BUSINESS SESSION .......... continued
5. CONSIDERATION OF FUNDING ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF RECENT
MOUNTAIN VIEW APARTMENT FIRE.
(See Mayor and Council Members' Item No. 1.)
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Perkins/Sniff to allocate $500 for
each family/lease holder who was displaced by the Mountain View Apartment
fire and to direct staff to place consideration of a $5,000 donation to the
American Red Cross for service in La Quinta on the next agenda.
Council Member Sniff stated he would feel more comfortable with providing
$750 to each family.
Council Member Henderson supported the $500 amount but continued to have
concerns about how the money will be dispersed.
Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE ORDER NO. 2001-32.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' ITEMS ......... continued
3. DISCUSSION REGARDING A WATER FOUNTAIN FOR THE LA QUINTA COURT
PROJECT AT WASHINGTON STREET AND HIGHWAY 111.
Council Member Perkins referred to a water fountain on Country Club Drive that
he felt might be what Council is looking for at Washington Street and Highway
111 and suggested Council take a look at it.
Council recessed to Redevelopment Agency meeting.
Council reconvened end recessed to and until 7:00 p.m.
7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Thomas Harms, 79-605 Cetrino, spoke regarding the Embassy Suites project approved
on February 6, 2001, and noted the developer stated the six-story prototype was the
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only option available to the City. He felt this may have left those who voted in favor
of the project feeling like they had only the option of going along with a development
that is much needed in the village or hope that another development comes along later.
He advised after the Council meeting he sent an E-mail to P. Keipper, Hilton Hotel's
Vice President of Franchise Design and Construction and Managing Director of the
Western Region, and asked for information regarding what kind of Embassy Suite
hotels they build. He then provided Council with copies of E-mail correspondence
between himself and Mr. Keipper regarding Embassy Suites hotel designs and approved
facilities under six stories. He urged the Council should the opportunity arise, to ask
the developer to revisit their proposal.
PRESENTATIONS - None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
DECISION OF JANUARY 9, 2001, TO REQUIRE THE REPLACEMENT AND
REPAIR OF HIGHWAY 111 LANDSCAPING AND IRRIGATION IMPROVEMENTS
FOR THE JEFFERSON PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER PURSUANT TO CONDITION
NO. 48 OF RESOLUTION 2001-01 FOR SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
2001-687 (JACK IN THE BOX RESTAURANT) LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF HIGHWAY 111 AND DEPOT WAY. APPELLANT: STEVE
SCHNEIDER WITH LYONS, WARREN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR JACK IN
THE BOX RESTAURANT.
The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 7:08 p.m,
Community Developer Director Herman presented the staff report and noted a
revision of Condition No. 48 has been distributed to Council.
Mayor Pe~a stated he felt the revised language in Condition No. 48 is unclear
and suggested modification.
Steve Schneider, representing the applicant, stated they are in agreement with
the revised condition and are available to answer questions.
In response to Mayor Pe~a, Mr. Schneider stated they hope to complete
construction and be open within five months.
There being no other requests to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC
HEARING CLOSED at 7:12 p.m.
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City Manager Genovese stated the City Attorney has recommended Revised
Condition No. 48 be modified to read: ",.,prior to final inspection and thereafter
shall be maintained."
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, DENYING THE APPELLANT'S REQUEST AND MODIFYING
CONDITION OF APPROVAL NO. 48 FOR THE JACK IN THE BOX RESTAURANT
LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF HIGHWAY 111 AND DEPOT
WAY ON APPROXIMATELY 0.9 ACRES (SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
2001-687 - LYONS, WARREN & ASSOCIATES INC. FOR JACK IN THE BOX).
It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Sniff to adopt Resolution No.
2001-15 as amended (modifying Condition No. 48 to read," .... prior to final
inspection and thereafter shall be maintained.") Motion carried unanimously.
2. PUBLIC HEARING TO CERTIFY A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT; CHANGE LANDS CURRENTLY DESIGNATED AS
MEDIUM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO VILLAGE COMMERCIAL; DESIGN
GUIDELINES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR A COMMERCIAL/OFFICE,
DISTRIBUTION CENTER, AND 227 WHOLE OWNERSHIP SINGLE FAMILY
DWELLINGS WITH THE POTENTIAL OF 365 GUEST ROOMS; DEVELOPMENT
PLANS FOR THE RESIDENTIAL AND OFFICE BUILDINGS; AND SUBDIVISION
OF 33 ACRES INTO 16 NUMBERED AND LETTERED LOTS. APPLICANT: KSL
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
The Mayor declared the PUBLIC HEARING OPEN at 7:14 p.m.
Community Development Director Herman presented the staff report. He also
referred to a memo from the Public Works Department regarding requested
changes to the specific plan conditions of approval and noted "northeast" in
Condition No. 6(A)(2) and in Condition No. 40(A)(4) should read "northwest."
In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Herman confirmed the specific plan
shows the future street vacation of the north end of Avenida Bermudas. The
conceptual landscaping plan will come back for formal review, the walls around
the gated community will be reviewed at staff level, and the only construction
approvals under consideration at this time are the residential and corporate
center. The commercial and distribution center will come back at a future date
with their own village use permits. He advised the Planning Commission has
recommended a maximum height of 37 feet for all residential units and 50% of
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the parking area will be covered with materials specified in the design
guidelines. He stated access to the remote parking lot will be off Avenida
Bermudas.
Chevis Hosea, 55-920 PGA Boulevard, of KSL Land Development, stated
homeowners will have an opportunity to lease their units which will provide
moderate-priced lodging in La Quinta.
In response to Mayor Pe~a, Mr. Hosea stated current resort housing prices
range from $475,000 to $1.1 million and 90 out of the 98 new units are
involved with the leasing program. He advised KSL plans to sell the residential
portion of the project to another builder, with access to KSL's lease program,
but KSL will build it themselves if they don't find a builder to buy into the
proposed model concept. He felt a key element of the project is that it will
provide critical mass to the village. He stated although the project is planned
as a gated community, KSL is requesting it not be conditioned as a gated
community at this time.
In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Hosea confirmed meandering walls
will be used around the perimeter of the project and the lake will serve as the
primary collection basin for storm water runoff.
Council Member Henderson suggested planting date trees around the perimeter
along with erection of a historical plaque recognizing the previously-existing date
grove.
Mr. Hosea agreed to include it in the design.
In response to Council Member Sniff, Mr. Hosea stated their market study
confirms a demonstrated market for the proposed number of units at this cost.
As for anticipated transient occupancy tax (TOT), he noted KSL paid $500,000
last year in TOT for 50 resort home lease units at a 52% annual occupancy rate
and KSL anticipates 40% annual occupancy for the proposed units. The
seasonal rates vary according to length of stay. He confirmed the project is
required to construct street improvements on Eisenhower Drive and will address
the clay soil issue in developing the property. He stated currently they plan to
use domestic water for the lake which, will have a maximum depth of eight
feet, but intend to work with CVWD to get canal water to the lake.
Council Member Sniff commented on water evaporation and voiced concern that
the lake might baa waste of underground water. He encouraged KSLto find
an alternate water source.
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Mr. Hosea stated in order to comply with the water conservation ordinance, the
project has been designed with less green space and a beach area around the
lake. He stated the modular office building will be built to code and assembled
onsite and the commercial building pads will serve as a source of supportive
retail for the residential area. He confirmed the project will be built in phases.
KSL hopes to complete and occupy the office building by September 2001, and
will construct half of the parking lot (approximately 375 spaces) this year. He
added KSL hopes the residential developer will begin construction in the fall.
In response to Mayor Pe~a, Mr. Hosea stated the current remote parking lot at
Eisenhower Drive and Avenue 50 will be sold for residential use.
Council Member Henderson voiced concern that the homeowners might decide
not to maintain the project as resort residential.
Mr. Hosea confirmed homeowners would not be required to use KSL for
property management but KSL tries to create and manage an environment that
is acceptable for owner/occupant living, He added homeowners will be made
aware of the potential leasing activities in the development.
In response to Council Member Henderson, Mr. Herman advised the project
cannot be conditioned to prevent it converting to strictly residential because it's
a permitted use in the village.
Mr. Hosea noted some cities have zoning regulations that support resort
residential uses by restricting owner occupancy in such developments to six
months a year.
In response to Council Member Adolph, Mr. Hosea confirmed the 750 to 1,400
square foot units are designed more as hotel suites than year-round residential
dwellings. He also confirmed the possibility of modular units being used for the
commercial buildings.
Forrest Haag, representing KSL Development Corporation, reviewed the
elevations for the corporate center and perimeter setbacks for the project.
In response to Council Member Henderson, Public Works Director Vogt advised
the project is not conditioned to install traffic signals at Calle Tampico and
Avenida Bermudas or at Calle Tampico and Eisenhower Drive because the
signals were identified in the CIP for installation using Developer Impact Fees.
Jack Di Benedetto, representing Williams Scotsman, reviewed plans for the
modular office building and stated it will have a conventional truss roof.
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There being no further requests to speak, the Mayor declared the PUBLIC
HEARING CLOSED at 8:20 p.m.
Council Member Adolph stated he supports the project and that his only
disappointment is that it does not include a roundabout.
Council Member Henderson stated her only concern is that the modular building
not look like a modular building once it is completed.
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE CiTY COUNCIL OF THE CiTY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2001-411
PREPARED FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2001-075, ZONE CHANGE
2001-067, SPECIFIC PLAN 2001-051, VILLAGE USE PERMIT 2001-007, AND
VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 30043 (KSL DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION).
It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt Resolution No.
2001-16 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CHANGE OF LAND FROM MEDIUM HIGH
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO VILLAGE COMMERCIAL ON A PORTION OF A
33-ACRE PARCEL LOCATED IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF THE LA QUINTA
EVACUATION CHANNEL AND EAST OF EISENHOWER DRIVE (GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT 2001-075, KSL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION).
It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Sniff to adopt Resolution No.
2001-17 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION - It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to take up Ordinance
No. 354 by title and number only and waive further reading. Motion carried
unanimously.
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ORDINANCE NO. 354
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 2001-067 CHANGING THE ZONING
DESIGNATION FROM MEDIUM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO VILLAGE
COMMERCIAL ON A PORTION OF A 33-ACRE PARCEL LOCATED
IMMEDIATELY SOUTH OF THE LA QUINTA EVACUATION CHANNEL AND
EAST OF EISENHOWER DRIVE (KSL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION).
It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Henderson to introduce Ordinance No.
354 on first reading. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pe~a
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DESIGN GUIDELINES AND DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS FOR A COMMERCIAL/OFFICE, DISTRIBUTION CENTER, AND 227
WHOLE OWNERSHIP SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS WITH THE LEASING
POTENTIAL OF 356 GUEST ROOMS ON 33 ACRES AT THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF EISENHOWER DRIVE AND CALLE TAMPICO (SPECIFIC PLAN
2001-051, KSL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION).
It was moved by Council Members Adolph/Sniff to adopt Resolution No.
2001-18 as amended (modifying Condition Nos. 16 and/or 17 to include the
planting of date trees along the perimeter; modifying Condition No. 3(A)(1) to
read, "Avenida Bermudas (Collector) - 44-foot of right-of-way from centerline
up to the point of the street vacation;" modifying Condition No. 25 to remove
"commercial retail"; and adding Condition No. 6(A)(2) to read, "Avenida
Bermudas (Collector) - Reconstruct the northwest corner of Avenida Bermudas
and Calle Tampico and install new curb at 32 feet west of centerline, widening
Avenida Bermudas for 100 feet north of the curb return. Provide 15:1 taper
from 32 feet to 20 feet. Provide additional lane on the west side of center line
to provide dedicated left-turn lane and through/right-turn lane. Provide
additional paving as necessary on the east side of the centerline, if no paving
exists, to provide for a total of two 14-foot travel lanes." Motion carried
unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2001-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT OF RESIDENTIAL GUEST
ROOMS AND A 20,600 SQUARE FOOT OFFICE BUILDING ON A 33-ACRE SITE
AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF EISENHOWER DRIVE AND CALLE TAMPICO
(VILLAGE USE PERMIT 2001-07, KSL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION).
It was moved by Council Members Henderson/Adolph to adopt Resolution No.
2001-19 as amended (modifying Condition No. 11 to remove "commercial
retail" and modifying Condition Nos. 4 and/or 5 to include the planting of date
trees along the perimeter. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SUBDIVISION OF A 33-ACRE PARCEL INTO 16
PARCELS AND 17 LETTERED LOTS (VESTING TRACT MAP 30043, KSL
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION).
It was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to adopt Resolution No.
2001-20 as amended (modifying Condition No. 7(A)1) to read, "Avenida
Bermudas (Collector) - 44-foot of right-of-way from centerline up to the point
of the street vacation." and adding Condition No. 40(A)(4) to read, "Avenida
Bermudas (Collector) - reconstruct the northwest corner of Avenida Bermudas
and Calle Tampico and install new curb at 32 feet west of centerline, widening
Avenida Bermudas for 100 feet north of the curb return. Provide 15:1 taper
from 32 feet to 20 feet. Provide additional lane on the west side of center line
to provide dedicated left-turn lane and through/right-turn lane. Provide
additional paving as necessary on the east side of the centerline, if no paving
exists, to provide for a total of two 14-foot travel lanes." Motion carried
unanimously.
The City Attorney announced the City has entered into an agreement for the purchase
of property at the southeast corner Highway 111 and Washington Street with Morris
Communications Corporation and Georgia Corporation and the agreement is available
for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office.
City Council Minutes 18 March 6, 2001
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved by Council Members Sniff/Adolph to
adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
JUNE S. GREEK, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California