CC Resolution 2001-150RESOLUTION NO. 2001-150
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
THE DESIGN GUIDELINES AND DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS FOR A COMMERCIAL OFFICE USE
CASE NO.: SPECIFIC PLAN 1987-011, AMENDMENT NO. 3
LATHROP DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta did on the 20th day
of November, 2001, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request of
Lathrop Development for approval of guidelines and standards in a development plan
including the distribution of land uses and development standards, for commercial and
office uses, located north of Avenue 47, west of Adams Street in the Washington
Square Specific Plan, more particularly described as:
A. P. N 643-090-01 6
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 23rd day of October, 2001, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider
the Specific Plan Amendment, and did adopt Resolution 2001-133, recommending
approval, subject to the Findings and Conditions of Approval; and,
WHEREAS, said Specific Plan 1987-01 1, Amendment No.3 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 Community Development
Department has conducted an Initial Study (Environmental Assessment 2001-429),
and determined that the proposed Specific Plan will not have a significant impact on
the environment and a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact is
recommended for certification; and,
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 the approval of the
Specific Plan:
1 . That the proposed Specific Plan is consistent with the goals and policies of the
La Quinta General Plan in that the property is designated Regional Commercial
which permits the uses proposed for the property.
2. That the Specific Plan is compatible with the existing and anticipated area
development in that the project, as conditioned, provides adequate circulation.
Resolution No. 2001-150
Specific Plan 87-011, Amendment No. 3
Adopted: November 20, 2001
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3. That the proposed Specific Plan will not create conditions materially detrimental
to the public health, safety, and welfare in that the resulting uses will require
Planning Commission review and approval of development plans under a Site
Development Permit, which will ensure adequate Conditions of Approval.
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 it does hereby approve of 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 20th day of November, 2001, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pena
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
JO PE P A, Mayor
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
JUN VREEK, CM ity Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
(City Seal)
Resolution No. 2001-150
Specific Plan 87-011, Amendment No. 3
Adopted: November 20, 2001
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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M. K ERIN JENSON, City ttorney
City o La Quinta, California
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-150
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
SPECIFIC PLAN 1987-011, AMENDMENT NO. 3
LATHROP DEVELOPMENT
ADOPTED: NOVEMBER 21, 2001
GENERAL
1. The applicant agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of La
Quinta (the "City"), its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action
or proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this permit.
The City shall have sole discretion in selecting its defense counsel.
The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action or proceeding
and shall cooperate fully in the defense.
2. All Conditions of Approval for the Washington Square Specific Plan 1987-01 1,
Amendment No. 2 shall be retained in full force and effect with the following
add itions/revisions:
A. Revise Condition 21, 47th Avenue, paragraph A. to read as follows:
At access locations shown in Specific Plan 87-01 1, Amendment #2,
Figure V-1, along with an access point at the westerly end of Lot 286 of
Tract #24230 (as shown on appendix "A" of the text of Minor Specific
Plan, Amendment #3).
B. Add Condition 21 471h Avenue, paragraph B. to read as follows:
The applicant shall provide for a future 26 foot clear width two way
ingress and egress access to the property contiguous to, and immediately
to the north of the applicant's property.
C. Revise Condition 29, B., 4. To read as follows:
47' Avenue Improvements (that portion contiguous to Tract # 27031.
and excepting that portion contiguous to Lot 286 of Tract # 24230):
Reimburse developer for those improvements installed on the North side
of the centerline of 47th Avenue, in the area defined above.
Reimbursement shall include responsibility for 25% (twenty-five percent)
of the cost to design and construct the traffic signalization at 47'
Avenue and Washington Street.
D. Add a provision under 4.3 of the Specific Plan Amendment No. 3 that
allows illumination levels at finish grade in parking areas to be no more
than 3 footcandles.