CC Resolution 2003-049RESOLUTION NO. 2003-049
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING DESIGN
GUIDELINES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR A
79.21 ACRE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION
LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF AVENUE 52
AND MONROE STREET
CASE NO.: SPECIFIC PLAN 2003-064
APPLICANT: DESERT ELITE
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did
on the 10th day of June, 2003, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider
Specific Plan 2003-064, to allow the development of a 79.21 acre single family
residential subdivision, located at the southwest corner of Avenue 52 and Monroe
Street, and more particularly described as:
APN's 767-200-004 and 767-200-005
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons wanting to be heard, said
Planning Commission did make the mandatory findings of approval to adopt
Resolution 2003- 039, recommending City Council approve Specific Plan 2003-
064; and
WHEREAS, said Specific Plan has complied with the requirements of "The
Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" as amended
(Resolution 83-63), in that an Environmental Assessment (EA 2003-472) was
prepared for Specific Plan 2003-064 and found that although the proposed project
will have environmental impacts, all impacts can be mitigated to a less than
significant level; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the
1" day of July, 2003, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider Specific Plan
2003-064, to allow the development of a 79.21 acre single family residential
subdivision; and
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 of approval to justify
approval of Specific Plan 2003-064:
Resolution No. 2003-049
Specific Plan 2003-064 / Desert Elite, Inc.
Adopted: July 1, 2003
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1. The proposed Specific Plan is consistent with the goals and policies of the La
Quinta General Plan in that the project has been designated for Low Density
Residential with equestrian amenities.
2. This Specific Plan will not create conditions materially detrimental to the
public health, safety, and welfare in that the development allowed under the
Specific Plan is compatible with existing uses and the development standards
contained in the Specific Plan will ensure high quality development.
3. That the Specific Plan is compatible with the existing and anticipated area
development in that the project is to be located on land designated as Low
Density Residential.
4. That the project will be provided with adequate utilities and public services
to ensure public health and safety.
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;
2. That it does hereby confirm the conclusion that Environmental Assessment
2001-436 assessed the environmental concerns of the Specific Plan; and,
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta City Council held on this 1st day of July, 2003, by the following vote, to
wit:
AYES: Council Members Henderson, Sniff, Mayor Adolph
NOES: Council Members Osborne, Perkins
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution No. 2003-049
Specific Plan 2003-064 / Desert Elite, Inc.
Adopted: July 1, 2003
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City of La Quinta, California
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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M. KA ERI JENSON, City Attor ey
City of La Quinta, California
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2003-049
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL — FINAL
SPECIFIC PLAN 2003-064
DESERT ELITE — RANCHO SANTANA
ADOPTED: JULY 1, 2003
LANDSCAPING
1. The applicant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of La
Quinta ("City"), its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or
proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this Specific Plan.
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. Front yard landscaping shall consist of two trees (i.e., a minimum 1.5 inch
caliper measured three feet up from grade level after planting), ten 5-gallon
shrubs, and groundcover. Palm trees may count as a shade tree if the trunk is
six feet tall. Double lodge poles (two-inch diameter) shall be used to stake trees.
All shrubs and trees shall be irrigated by bubbler or emitters. To encourage
water conservation, no more than 50% of the front yard landscaping shall be
devoted to turf. Future home buyers shall be offered an option to have no turf
areas in their front yard through the use of desertscape materials.
3. Use of lawn areas shall be minimized with no lawn, or spray irrigation, being
placed within 18 inches of street curbs.
4. Once the trees have been delivered to the site for installation, a field inspection
by the Community Development Department is required before planting to insure
they meet minimum size and caliper requirements.
5. Prior to issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant shall
complete the parkway landscaping along Avenue 52. The perimeter walls and
gates shall be completed with the first phase of development.