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CC Resolution 2004-071RESOLUTION NO. 2004-071 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR 250 RESORT RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM UNITS, A ± 28,800 SQUARE FOOT CLUBHOUSE/RESTAURANT COMPLEX, AND OTHER ANCILLARY USES CASE NO: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2004-809 WATERMARK VILLAS LQ, L.L.C. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the 6th day of July, 2004, hold a duly -noticed Public Meeting to consider Site Development Permit 2004-809, for 250 resort residential condominium units and a ± 28,800 square -foot clubhouse and restaurant complex on a ± 21 gross acre site, located at the northwest corner of Avenue 52 and Jefferson Street, more particularly described as: LOT 47 of TR 24889, BOOK 210, PAGES -38 THROUGH 52, RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the 22"d day of June, 2004, hold a duly -noticed Public Hearing to consider Site Development Permit 2004-809, for 250 resort residential condominium units and a ± 28,800 square -foot clubhouse and restaurant complex on "a ± 21 gross acre site; and WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments of all interested persons desiring to be heard, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution 2004-37 approving said Site Development Permit; and WHEREAS, said Site Development Permit application has complied with the requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" as amended (Resolution 83-63), in that the Community Development Department has determined that no changed circumstances or conditions are proposed from those evaluated under the previously certified Environmental Assessment 2003-486, which would require the preparation of any subsequent environmental documents, pursuant to Section 15162 of the Guidelines for implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act; and Resolution No. 2004-071 Site Development Permit 2004 - 809 Watermark Villas Adopted: July 6, 2004 Page 2 WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments of all interested persons desiring to be heard, the Planning Commission did make the following mandatory findings to justify approval of said Site Development Permit: 1. The proposed -Site Development Permit is consistent with the La Quinta General Plan and the Watermark Villas Specific Plan (SP 2003-069), as it will not be developed in any manner inconsistent with the General Plan land use designation of Medium High Density Residential and other development standards established by the Specific Plan. 2. The proposed Site Development Permit is consistent with the La Quinta Zoning Code, as the project contemplates land uses that are equivalent to those permitted under existing zoning of permitted uses. Specifically, development of existing Medium High Density land use is considered to implement zoning consistency with the General Plan, and the project approval as previously granted under the Watermark Villas Specific Plan. 3. The proposed Site Development Permit complies with the requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" as amended (City Council Resolution 83-63), as it has been determined that no changed circumstances or conditions are proposed from those evaluated under the previously certified Environmental Assessment 2003-486, which would require the preparation of any subsequent environmental documents. 4. The architectural and site design aspects of the proposed Site Development Permit will be compatible with and not detrimental to surrounding development in the surrounding area, and with the overall design quality prevalent in the City. 5. The project landscaping for the proposed Site Development Permit has been designed to unify and enhance visual continuity of the proposed project with the surrounding development. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, as follows: I•: Resolution No. 2004-071 Site Development Permit 2004 - 809 Watermark Villas r Adopted: July 6, 2004 Page 3 1. That the above recitations and the findings of the Planning Commission are true and constitute the findings of the City Council in this case; 2. That it does hereby approve Site Development Permit 2004-809 for , the reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached Conditions of Approval. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council, held on this the 6th day of July, 2004, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Council Members Henderson, Osborne, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Adolph NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None DON ADOLIPH, kwor City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: J . GREEK, CMC, y Clerk City of La Quinta, California (City Seal) 3 Resolution No. 2004-071 Site Development Permit 2004 - 809 Watermark Villas Adopted: July 6, 2004 Page 4 APPROVED AS TO FORM: � M. ATHE NE JENSON, city Attorney City of La Quinta, California 4 CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2004-071 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL SITE DEVELOOPMENT PERMIT 2004-809 '4 ROBERT SELAN — WATERMARK VILLAS JULY 6, 2004 GENERAL 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 Site Development 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. The applicant shall comply with all applicable conditions and/or mitigation measures, which are incorporated by reference herein, for the following related approvals: • Environmental Assessment 2003-486 • Specific Plan 2003-069 • Tentative Tract Map 31798 In the event of any conflict(s) between approval conditions and/or provisions of these approvals, the Community Development Director shall determine precedence. No development permits will be issued until compliance with these conditions has been achieved. 3. Prior to the issuance of any grading, construction, or building permit by the City, the applicant shall obtain the necessary clearances and/or permits from the following agencies: • Fire Marshal • Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Improvement Permit) • Community Development Department • Riverside Co. Environmental Health Department • Desert Sands Unified School District • Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) • Imperial Irrigation District (IID) • California Water Quality Control Board (CWQCB) • SunLine Transit Agency Resolution No. 2004-071 Site Development Permit 2004-809 / Watermark Villas LQ, L.L.C. Conditions of Approval - FINAL Adopted: July 6, 2004 Page 2 The applicant is responsible for all requirements of the permits and/or clearances from the above listed agencies. When the requirements include approval of improvement plans, the applicant shall furnish proof of such approvals when submitting those improvement plans for City approval. FEES AND DEPOSITS 4. Provisions shall be made to comply with the terms and requirements of the City's adopted Art in Public Places program in effect at the time of issuance of building permits. 5. Permits issued under this approval shall be subject to the provisions of the Infrastructure Fee Program and Development Impact Fee program in effect at the time of issuance of building permit(s). LANDSCAPING 6. Landscape plans as required under the approvals for Tract 31798 and Specific Plan 2003-069 shall include lighting locations and details of all proposed fixtures and mounting. Berms and walls shall be subject to review under the City's applicable development standards in effect at the time of plan submittal. 7. The applicant shall incorporate those measures as outlined in the letter on file dated December 10, 2003, prepared by the Citrus Course Homeowner Association, into the landscape plans, as appropriate. If any measure set forth in said letter conflicts with other City requirements and/or standards, alternative methods of compliance shall be investigated that are commensurate with the original standards, and in the absence of any commensurate alternative, the City standard(s) shall take precedence. In addition, the applicant shall provide 36 inch box trees in lieu of the 24 inch box trees indicated on the landscape plans and as requested by the Citrus Course Homeowner Association in the letter dated June 21, 2004. Resolution No. 2004-071 Site Development Permit 2004-809 / Watermark Villas La, L.L.C. Conditions of Approval - FINAL July 6, 2004 Page 3 8. Landscape and irrigation plans (three copies) shall be signed and stamped by a licensed landscape architect, or professional landscape designer, subject to the rules and regulations of Chapter 8.13 of the Municipal Code. The applicant shall obtain the signatures of CVWD and the Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner, prior to submittal of the final plans to the Community Development Department. Plans are not approved for construction until signed by the Community Development Department. BUILDING DESIGN 9. The applicant shall submit detailed building lighting plans to include exterior fixture details. The lighting plan shall be approved by the Community Development Department prior to issuance of any building permits. 10. Final locations of all structures submitted for plan check shall be reviewed against and meet all setback standards of the RMH zoning district. 11. Provide covered parking for the 7 stalls immediately south of duplex unit. An additional 34 stalls shall be located along the clubhouse access road and at the existing stall locations. All stalls shall be designed in accordance with Chapter 9.150 (Parking) of the LQMC, to include double hairpin striping. 12. All roof -mounted mechanical equipment must be screened within or otherwise integral to the roof structure, using compatible architectural materials and treatments, so as to not be visible from surrounding properties and streets. Working drawings showing all such equipment and locations shall be submitted to the Building and Safety Department along with construction plan submittal for building permits. Method and design of screening must be approved by the Community Development Department prior to any issuance of building permits related to structures requiring such screening. 13. Applicant shall submit a design and text for a plaque, to designate the historic background of the site as one of the early Valley date groves. The plaque's design, content, materials and mounting/location shall be subject to review by the City as deemed appropriate. Applicant may apply the costs of the plaque to offset Arts in Public Places fees, in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 2.65, LQMC.