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PLANNING COMMISSION - CITY OF LA QUINTA
- A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall
78-105 Calle Estado, La Quinta, California
December 22, 1987 7:00 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
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A. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by
Chairman Walling. The Flag Salute was led by
Commissioner Steding.
II. ROLL CALL
A. Chairman Walling requested the roll call.
Present: Commissioners Steding, Bund, Zelles,
Moran, and Chairman Walling.
B. Staff Present: Planning Director Murrel Crump,
Principal Planner Jerry Herman, and Department
Secretary Mariellen Ratowski.
III. HEARINGS
Chairman Walling introduced the Public Hearing
items as follows:
A. Plot Plan No. 87-387, Expansion of the La Quinta
Hotel; a request by Landmark Land Company to
expand the La Quinta Hotel pursuant to Specific
Plan 121-E, which includes demolition of five
existing structures to make room for 336 hotel
units, ancillary hotel uses, and associated
parking; located on the east side of Eisenhower
Drive, between Avenida Fernando and the hotel
entrance.
1. Principal Planner Jerry Herman presented the
information contained in the Staff Report, a
copy of which is on file in the Planning and
Development Department.
2. Chairman Walling opened the hearing to
public comment. Mr. Alejandro Martinez,
representing Landmark Land Company,
addressed the Commission regarding the
expressed concerns of two residents. Mr.
Martinez assured the Commission that these
concerns had been studied by Landmark to
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reach satisfactory resolution for all
- concerns. Mrs. Carl Loeb, one of the
above-mentioned residents, addressed the
Commission, expressing acceptance of the
compromise offered by Landmark in
satisfaction of her concern over location of
the hotel service entrance. Mr. Mark
Curney, representing the La Quinta Hotel,
spoke to the Commission in response to
_ questions regarding use of the service road.
3. There being no further public comment,
Chairman Walling closed the public hearing
and opened the matter for Commission
discussion. It was the consensus of the
Commission that the Plot Plan be revised to
show the new location of the service
entrance.
4. A motion was made by Commissioner Zelles and
seconded by Commissioner Moran to approve
Plot Plan No. 87-387 as revised and with
attached conditions; and, that a Negative
Declaration be filed in conjunction with
this project. Unanimously approved.
- B. Specific Plan No. 86-007, Amendment #2, Washington
Street; a City-initiated request to amend the
Specific Plan to preserve the existing horizontal
curve on Washington Street rather than
straightening the curve, for that portion of
Washington Street south of Eisenhower Drive and
north of Avenue 50.
_ 1. Planning Director Murrel Crump presented the
information contained in the Staff Report, a
copy of which is on file in the Planning and
Development Department.
2. Chairman Walling opened the hearing for
public comment. Mr. Robert Whitney
addressed the Commission, asking for
clarification regarding the future widening
of Washington Street.
3. There being no further public comment,
Chairman Walling closed the public hearing
and opened the matter for Commission
discussion.
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4. Following brief discussion, a motion was
made by Commissioner Steding and seconded by
Commissioner Zelles to adopt Planning
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Commission Resolution No. 87-019,
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recommending to the City Council approval of
Specific Plan No. 86-007, Amendment No. 2,
including attached Exhibit "A". Upon roll
call vote, the motion was unanimously
approved.
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT
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No one wished to address the Commission.
V. CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Commissioner Moran and
seconded by Commissioner Zelles to approve the
minutes of November 24, 1987, and December 8,
1987. Unanimously approved.
VI. BUSINESS - None
VII. OTHER - None
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Steding and
seconded by Commissioner Moran to adjourn to a
regular meeting on January 12, 1988, at 7:00 p.m.,
in the La Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Calle Estado,
_ La Quinta, California. This meeting of the La
Quinta Planning commission was adjourned at 7:35
p.m., December 22, 1987.
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