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CC Resolution 2001-086 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-86 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT OF 65 SINGLE FAMILY HOMES WITHIN THE LA QUINTA RESORT SPECIFIC PLAN, #121-E, AMENDMENT #5 CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-703 APPLICANT: KSL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the 5th and 19th day of June, 2001, hold duly noticed Public Hearings for KSL Development Corporation to allow the construction of 65 single family homes on 17.82 acres within the La Quinta Resort Specific Plan area, more particularly described as: APN's 658-190-004, 773-020-033, 770-020-021, 773-020-034 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, _ did on the 8th and 22nd day of May, 2001, hold duly noticed Public Hearings for KSL Development Corporation to allow the construction of 65 single family homes on 17.82 acres within the La Quinta Resort Specific Plan area; and WHEREAS, the Architecture and Landscape Review Committee for the City of La Quinta did, on the 2nd day of May, 2001 recommend approval of the proposed project, by adoption of Minute Motion 2001-023, subject to conditions of approval; 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 make the following mandatory findings recommending approval of said Site Development Permit: 1. The proposed Site Development Permit is consistent with the General Plan goals, policies and programs relating to the Low Density Residential land use designation, and supports the development of a mix of residential land uses within an established Specific Plan. 2. The proposed Site Development Permit ~s consistent with the standards of the Zoning Ordinance and is consistent with the La Quinta Resort Specific Plan, as conditioned, which establishes development standards for the project. The project, as conditioned meets the City's standards for height, landscaping and land use. Re~olutlon No. 2000-86 Site Development Permit 703 - KSL Land Development June 19, 2001 Pal~e 2 3. The proposed Site Development Permit will not be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare, as it has been designed to be compatible with surrounding development, and conform with the City's standards and requirements, as conditioned. 4. The proposed Site Development Permit, as conditioned, complies with the architectural design standards for the La Quinta Resort Specific Plan (#121-E, Amendment #5), and implements the development standards and design guidelines included in that document. 5. The proposed Site Development Permit, as conditioned, is consistent with the landscaping standards and palette in the La Quinta Resort Specific Plan and implements the standards for landscaping and aesthetics established in the General Plan. 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; and 2. That it does hereby approve Site Development Permit 2001-703, for the reasons set forth in this Resolution, and subject to the Conditions of Approval attached hereto; and 3. That it does hereby confirm the conclusion that the Addendum to EIR #41 assessed the environmental concerns of this Specific Plan. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council held on this 19th day of June, 2001, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Mayor Pe~a NOES: Council Member Sniff ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Re~olutlon No. 2000-86 $1t~ Development Permit 703 - KGL L~nd Development June 19, 2001 Page 3 City of La Quinta, California ATI'EST: K, CMC, City City of La Quinta, California (City Seal) APPROVED AS TO FORM: City of La Quinta, California CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2001-86 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-703 JUNE 19, 2001 1. The final landscaping plan shall include the following plant sizes: Interior Street Trees 24" box minimum Accent Trees 24' box minimum Unit Screen Trees 24;' box minimum Perimeter/Entry 25' trunk height minimum Shrubs 5 gal. Minimum Groundcover 1 gal. Minimum Desertscape 5 gal. Minimum Ocotillo 6' minimum Vines 5 gal. Minimum 2. The applicant shall create perimeter setbacks and meandering walls along public rights of way as follows (listed setback depth is the average depth if meandering wall design is approved): A. Eisenhower Drive (Primary Arterial): 20-feet. B. Avenue 50 (Primary Arterial): 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., meandering sidewalks) are placed on privately- owned setbacks, the applicant shall dedicate blanket easements for those purposes. 3. The perimeter wall shall be compatible with the perimeter wail for Duna La Quinta and no more than 6 feet in height, finished with a stucco finish, and articulated with pilasters at a minimum of 60 foot intervals. 4. All changes to the Specific Plan which are also included in the Site Development Permit shall be made to the latter to ensure consistency. The project proponent shall submit amended documents within 30 days of City Council approval or, issuance of a grading permit, whichever occurs first, of the Specific Plan. -- 5. The perimeter walls along Eisenhower Drive and Avenue 50 shall be constructed at the time the homes are built along either of the two streets. The Community Development Department shall determine the portion of the wall that shall be installed when building permits are issued for the clubhouse. Re~olu~lon No. 2001-86 Condh]oni of ApprovM - Adopled Site Development Permit 2001-?03 June 19, 2001 Page 2 6. The home to be located on lot //16 shall be limited to one story, 22 feet in height. COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT 7. Grading and drainage plans shall be submitted to the District for review prior to the issuance of grading permits. 8. The project proponent shall construct suitable facilities to limit access to the La Quinta Evacuation Channel. 9. The project proponent shall obtain an encroachment permit from the District prior to any construction within the right of way of the La Quinta Evacuation Channel. 10. The proposed project shall be annexed to Improvement District Nos. 55 and 82 for sanitation service. 11. Plans for grading, landscaping and irrigation systems shall be submitted to the District for review for the purpose of ensuring efficient water management. RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT 12. Approved standard fire hydrants, located at each intersection and spaced 330 feet apart with no portion of any lot frontage more than 165 feet from a hydrant. Minimum fire flow shall be 1OO0 gpm, for a 2 hour duration at 20 psi. 13. Blue dot reflectors shall be placed in the street 8 inches from centerline to the side that the fire hydrant is on, to identify fire hydrant locations. 14. Gate entrances shall be at least two feet wider than the width of the travel lanes serving that gate. Any gate providing access from a road to a driveway shall be located at least 35 feet setback from the roadway and shall open to allow a vehicle to stop without obstructing traffic on the road. Where a one-way road with a single traffic lane provides access to a gate entrance, a 40-foot turning radius shall be used. Re~olutlon No. 2001-86 CondltlonB of Approva~ - Adopted Site Development Permit 2001-703 June 19, 2001 Page 3 15. Gates shall be equipped with a rapid entry system (KNOX). Plans shall be submitted to the Fire Department for approval prior to installation. Gate pins shall be rated with a shear pin force, not to exceed 30 pounds. Gates activated by the rapid entry system shall remain open until closed by the rapid entry system. 16. The applicant or developer shall prepare and submit to the Fire Department for approval, a site plan designating required fire lanes with appropriate lane painting and/or signs. 17. Prior to final inspection of the tenth house, the permanent employee parking facilities located at Calle Tampico and Avenida Bermudas shall have been completed to the satisfaction of the City, shall be fully accessible to La Quinta Resort and Club employees, and shall have shuttle service established.