2007 03 13 PC Minutes
MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
A regular meeting held at the La Quinta City Hall
78-495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA
March 13, 2007
7:00 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
A. This meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order at 7:00.
p.m. by Chairman Quill who asked Commissioner Daniels to lead the flag
salute.
B. Present: Commissioners Ed Alderson, Katie Barrows, Rick Daniels, Jim
Engle and Chairman Paul Quill.
C. Staff present: Communi!y Development Director Doug Evans, Assistant
City Attorney Michael Houston, Principal Planner Stan Sawa, and
Executive Secretary Betty Sawyer.
II. PUBLIC COMMENT: None
III. CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA: Confirmed.
IV. CONSENT ITEMS:
A. Chairman Quill asked if there were any changes to the Minutes of
February 13, 2007. There being no changes, it was moved and
seconded by Commissioners Alderson/Barrows to approve the minutes as
submitted. Unanimously approved.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Environmental Assessment 2006-579 and Conditional Use Permit 2007-
102; a request of CNL Desert Resorts, L. P. for consideration of
architectural and landscaping plans for a signature pool facility, for the
property located on the west side of Avenida Obregon, approximately
150-feet south of Avenida Fernando, within the La Quinta Resort.
1 . Chairman Quill opened the public hearing and asked for the staff
report. Principal Planner Stan Sawa presented the information
contained in the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the
Community Development Department. Community Development
Director Doug Evans explained the purpose of the Conditional Use
Permit. Staff reviewed the revised conditions.
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2. Chairman Quill asked if the date palm grove had a designation as
Open Space. Staff stated the Specific Plan designated it as
Tourist Commercial.
3. Commissioner Alderson asked if additional parking was needed
would it require the removal of the palm trees. Staff stated it
might require the removal of some of the trees.
4. Chairman Quill asked if there were any more questions of staff.
There being no further questions of staff, Chairman Quill asked if
the applicant would like to address the Commission. Mr. Paul
McCormick, Hilton Hotels Manager for the La Quinta Hotel,
reviewed the project proposal. Mr. David Urban, CNL Resorts,
gave a review of the concessions and conditions that had been
worked out with staff. One of their concerns is water uses. If
they were to add additional rooms, the rooms would use more
water than the pool. Mr. Bill Markenson, Loss Prevention Manager
for the Hotel, spoke in regard to loss prevention, traffic and
parking related issues. He reviewed the new prevention measures
that have been put into place at the Resort. In addition they will be
hiring a traffic control manager to oversee all vehicle access into
the Resort, along Avenida Obregon and Avenida Fernando as well
as the loading dock area. He is also reviewing the additional
measures that will be put into place to address the concerns raised
regarding traffic and safety concerns. Chairman Quill noted that
he had a conversation earlier today with Mr. McCormick and asked
that one employee speak on behalf of the Resort.
5. Commissioner Alderson asked if the applicant had agreed to all the
condition changes. Mr. Urban stated they have agreed.
6. There being no further questions of the applicant, Chairman Quill
asked if there was any other public comment. Madeline and Roger
Lolley, 77-317 Avenida Fernando, objected to the fact that they
had not seen the display of the rock formation transposed on a site
plan. The view from their house. She addressed the sound levels
that will be caused by the Pool. The noise levels should be taken
from an actual water park and not what they anticipate them to
be. They will be going out and measuring the noise level at Soak
City to obtain the actual noise levels from a water park.
7. Mr. Bill Bresnahan, 78-425 Calle Felipe, stated he is retired from
the U. S. Secret Service and is concerned with security issues.
Currently, there is poaching on the pools, tennis courts and fitness
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center from people outside the Resort. How do they intend to
improve on their security that they cannot do now.
8. Mr. Ed Mittelbusher, 77-333 Calle Mazatlan, stated he had heard
that if the noise level of the pool exceeded 80db it would be shut
down. Staff stated that if it exceeded the City's Ordinance it
would be shut down as staff will enforce the City's Ordinance.
Mr. Mittelbusher asked if this applied to the noise from the
construction. Community Development Director Doug Evans
stated the answer is no, construction noises will exceed the noise
levels and are not a part of the operation of the facility. Staff will
be adding this information to the Council report. Mr. Mittelbusher
stated the City is then allowing violation of the La Quinta Noise
Ordinance.
9. Mr. Philip Maschka, 77-213 Calle Mazatalan, stated he is opposed
to the water park because it is a dumb idea to have a water park in
the desert.
10. Mr. William Puget, 77-600 Avenida Fernando, stated he was
confused about the process. He understood Council directed the
applicant to meet with the homeowners to work out the issues.
He heard the applicant stated they had met with the homeowners,
but he did not meet with him or Mr. Davis, so why is this matter
again before the Commission. Community Development Director
Doug Evans stated Council did direct the applicant to meet with
the homeowners and the interpretation was for them to meet with
the HOA and staff was directed to attend those meeting and he
did. The purpose of the meeting he attended and there was a lot
of dialog between the homeowners and the applicant. The
applicant will have to answer as to who they specifically spoke
with. Mr. Puget asked why this application is again before the.
Commission. Chairman Quill clarified this application is the
Conditional Use Permit which is different than what was reviewed
before. Assistant City Attorney Michael Houston clarified this
application refers to the Conditional Use Permit only. The
Municipal Code prohibits an application be resubmitted in
substantially the same manner again within a year. Mr. Puget
asked about the hotline to call for complaints. When the Resort
has its tent events they have to use generators which run long
beyond the 10:00 p.m. time limit. He has gone to the hotel and
asked that the generators be turned off. He was told they should
have known such activities will take place when they bought their
home. He bought his home before the hotel began its expansion. If
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this is the response they will get on a hotline, he would suggest it
will not be effective. Regarc;ling the remote parking, where they
will be shuttling people back and forth. This shuttle requires
traveling on Avenida Fernando which is a private street subject to
an easements and the easement applies to certain benefited
property and a remote parking is not a benefited property. What
incentive does the Hotel have to turn away guests? They will
have to turn down revenue and alienate guests. How can they
self regulate this important issue. They continue to strongly object
to this project.
11. Mr. Steve Davis, 77-500 Avenida Fernando, went over an example
of what happens on a daily basis in front of his house verbally and
with pictures. He has been taking decimal readings in his yard to
see what noises are being generated by the delivery trucks. He
stated the noise generated by the trucks well exceeds the City's
Noise Ordinance. They are as high as 89 decibels. He does not
believe this road was permitted to allow deliveries. He then read
into the record a letter submitted to the Resort documenting the
events on Sunday, November 15, 2006 starting at 6: 15 a.m. as to
what happened on that day in regard to the delivery trucks.
12. Ms. Gloria Dodd, 48-690 Via Sierra, stated the quality of life will
be reduced with the approval of this project regardless of whatever
conditions are placed on the project. There is no condition that
can be placed on this project that will increase their quality of life
if this project is approved
13. Ms. Mary Jane O'Connor, 77-343 Avenida Fernando, stated
nothing has been stated in regard to who is going to protect the
adjoining property owners from any seepage from this water park.
She would also like to know what type of safety features will
there be for children using this pool.
14. Mr. Frank S. Hill, 49-921 Avenida Vista Bonita, stated this is an
attempt to shove through a water pool over the objections of the
local residents. The statistics given by the developers can be
challenged by other consultants. There is no accounting of the
loss of revenue from the termination of the tennis courts. Why
does Hilton want to jeopardize this world class tennis facility by
installing a splash pool?
15. Mr. Richard Fredericks, 49-875 Avenida Obregon, stated there is
not a street within this project that meets the Zoning Code
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requirements. Avenida Fernando should be 50 feet wide and it is
36 feet. Avenida Obregon should be a 40-feet street and it is 20
foot fire lane. How can you control impact on health and safety,
when you have the traffic disaster that currently exists when the
Resort cannot control or regulate what is there. What happens
when a two mile an hour car runs over a child because you have
back out parking? All the parking spaces are back out parking.
Every parking facility does not comply with the Zoning Code. You
do not have back out parking spaces on a fire lane. He asked that
the Notice of Dangerous Condition that he filed with the City is
submitted into the record. He almost killed a child on a roller blade
jumped out in front of him and he banged his head on the steering
wheel when he was traveling ten miles an hour. Need to make
legal findings that the CUP complies with zoning as well as CEQA
findings. The foundation for this project was built on an EIR done
in 1975. You do not even know the impacts of all the water that
will be going into the ground. Finally, what will be the impacts on
the surrounding residents. Follow your heart or follow the law.
16. Ms. Jennifer Jenkins, 49-385 Rancho San Francisquito, spoke on
behalf of the 1,600 employees of the La Quinta Resort. These
employees live and support the City of La Quinta. The previous
expansions of the Resort were a benefit to the City and drove the
economy of the City. Increased occupancy will only increase the
number of employees the Resort can employ as well as TOT for
the City. They have over 2,500 memberships and it is expected
that less than 18% have children under 23 and will use the
facility. Few of their members will ever use the Pool. Regarding
tennis, they opened the courts at PGA West if members were
unable to get a court. They are now building a fitness center, pool
and tennis courts at The Citrus. All this will alleviate traffic from
the Resort. The Resort has been a large part of the City and they
would like to request the Commission consider approving this
request.
17. Mr. Carl Geist, 50-062 Avenida Vista Bonita, stated he is one
member of the Club who does not approve of this project. He
understands why the Resort and City are interested in approving
this project for the revenue it will generate. It was his
understanding that other locations were discussed for the Pool
that would not have an impact on the adjoining residents. The
quality of life will not be enhanced by this project. He does not
understand how the Hotel can promote this project.
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18. Mr. Joe Broido, 77-510 Calle Nogales, sated he was confused
about what the CUP is compared to what the City Council
reviewed. Is the intention to consider the operation of the project?
Will this go forward to the Councilor is it to be approved at this
meeting. Staff stated the Council will hold a hearing on all three
applications at their next meeting. This meeting is to consider the
CUP only. Mr. Broido asked if the condition regarding the
landscaping along Eisenhower Drive and the Bear Creek Bike Path
and the maintenance facility would be considered during this
permit as well. Chairman Quill thanked Mr. Broido for reminding
the Commission of this condition and they will address it in their
motion.
19. Mr. Wayne Guralnick, 74-399 Highway 111, Palm Desert,
representing the interests of the Tennis Villas, Enclave, The Etados
and Mountain Estates HOAs, stated the City Code requires the
Commission to make four findings. Three are consistency with the
General Plan, Specific Plan and Zoning Code as well as compliance
of CEQA requirements. The last finding requires compatibility and
not injurious with the surrounding residents. The staff reports just
states the conditions will mitigate any issues. This approval
absolutely essential to the Resort for the summer and shoulder
seasons. However, there is nothing said about this being an
entertainment center. This is not to be annexed to a conference
center. In Condition No. 24 they are talking about 1,500 people
within 15 feet of the Tennis Villas up to 10:00 p.m. at night for
several kinds of events creating all kinds of noise. This will be
injurious to the adjacent residential use. If they want a water
park, then condition it appropriately for a water park and eliminate
the convention center. In Condition No. 20 it states it shall be
used from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Except for the formal pool, it
should not be midnight, it should be 10:00 p.m. as it now exists.
Right now they have a formal pool that is used till 10:00 p.m. and
is in that same range of location. Let them use that area for the
convention facilities, but do not put it in the same location of the
activity island adjacent to the homes. Strike out where it says
10:00 p.m. and make it 6:00 pm and strike out where it says
midnight and make it 10:00 p.m. and the restaurant hours would
be closed from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Condition #24 a similar
change needs to be made that the outdoor meetings shall be held
within the formal pool and not the active feature water feature.
Same on line five where the active water feature is used they are
asking that the formal pool area. Therefore, the outdoor activities
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after 6:00 p.m. would be limited to the formal pool area. Condition
#22 regarding the movies, put the movies shall end at 10:00 p.m.
and shall only be shown around the formal pool area. Noise is an
issue and how do you monitor noise without having a noise
monitor going around telling people to be quiet. In Condition No.
27 they are asking that it be changed to read the active water
features causing the noise shall be deleted and the areas and
activities causing the noise or violations should be closed.
Whatever is causing the noise should be closed. Condition No.
27.C. they are asking that the active water feature have no active
or amplified music in the formal pool area. On the noise issue, the
City's Noise Ordinance states for noise sensitive areas which this
is, for the receiving area not the area causing the noise, it provides
that it be 60 dba from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. They are
requesting a condition be added that there be no public address
system, no exterior lighting except the landscaping areas. Deny
this application or add the condition requested.
20. Ms. Ruth Utti, 76-946 Calle Mazatlan, stated she is opposed to
the application. They bought their Tennis Villas with no
anticipation the Hotel would ever make this type of expansion.
This will destroy their quality of life and view of the mountains.
The residents do deserve respect and listened to. She encouraged
the Commission to deny the project.
21. Mr. Jake Baden, 77-471 La Vista, stated good intentions are one
thing, but the reality of what goes on is different. He has been
reviewing water park magazines lately and what the impact of the
water is on surrounding neighbors.
22. Tom Overty, 48-805 Via Linda, stated he was told by someone
that lives at the Legacy Villas that they have membership but do
not pay dues. They have the right to use the Hotel but do not pay
membership. Chairman Quill noted this is not an issue before the
Commission.
23. Ms. Lee Charles 79-820 Cetrino, stated she does not understand
how the construction activity can take place at the same time the
Hotel is operating.
Chairman Quill recessed the meeting at 9:20 p.m. and reconvened at
9:25 p.m.
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24. Mr. Rick Zeilenga, attorney for CNL, stated he would respond to
some of the issues raised. In his aerial he noted that most of the
properties mentioned were as far away as 1000 feet. What needs
to be concentrated on tonight is the Tennis Villas and the impacts
on. those units. The noise consultant they hired studied the three
closest areas with 50% of the children screaming nonstop for an
hour. This report was not conservative. The study considered the
location of where the noise will be received. It then considered
the City's Noise Ordinance and it was found there would be no
significant increase. In addition to this the noise study considered
external noises as well as the internal noise elements. He also
considered the pools would be open when they will be closed; the
equipment was considered to be open and it will be enclosed; and
finally the wave height was reduced and the lazy river recessed.
The hours of operation were also not considered at the reduced
time limits. They have also agreed to additional conditions to
reduce any potential impacts. In regard to the construction noise,
construction activities are exempt from the noise concerns raised.
Traffic reports have been taken during the prime season of the
Resort. The report also showed no increase in traffic. The grove
area is being reserved as a safety in case there are any parking
concerns. They implemented the new program at the event held
this last weekend and the program worked. He went on to review
parking, Avenida Obregon pedestrian safety issues, and
comparison to other water parks. The landscaping maintenance
issues along Eisenhower Drive would also be added to this
application.
25. Chairman Quill asked if there were any questions of staff or the
applicant. Commissioner Barrows asked about the parking issues
raised by Mr. Davis and whether this is a Code Compliance issue.
Community Development Director Doug Evans stated it should be
reviewed by the Code Compliance Department to make that
determination. If the applicant does not respond to complaints
called in at the time they are called in, then the problem is not
solved and appropriate actions should be taken. Commissioner
Barrows asked if the delivery hours are covered in any of the
conditions. Mr. McCormick stated 7:00 a.m. is the starting time
as well as delivery truck sizes have been relayed to their vendors.
Problems arise when their vendors contract with others for
deliveries.
26. Chairman Quill asked who should be called at 4:00 a.m. when
there is a problem. Mr. McCormick stated it should be their loss
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prevention person who should respond to the site to solve the
problem. They have 24-hour/seven days a week security to
handle these problems. Chairman Quill asked that a condition be
added to handle this traffic/noise problem on Avenida Fernando
specifically in regard to delivery trucks in the Parking Management
Plan.
27. Commissioner Barrows stated she appreciates the Resort
addressing the landscaping issues on Eisenhower Drive regardless
of whether or not this project is approved. Mr. McCormick stated
they have already started the implementation process to repair this
area. What this project proposes is to expand and enhance the
landscaping all the way from the bridge on Eisenhower Drive
wrapping down to the maintenance facility which includes ground
cover down to the other end and adding a ground cover mix along
Eisenhower Drive down to Calle Tampico.
28. Chairman Quill asked that a condition be added to this CUP that a
comprehensive landscaping irrigation and fencing plan to resolve
problems and improve the appears be prepared for Eisenhower
Drive frontage and southern perimeter adjacent to the Bear Creek
Bike Path for review and approval by the Planning Commission and
encompass all the exterior landscaping to the entire maintenance
facility wall. This will include the berm adjacent to the facility and
the roadway frontage to the facility along the Bear Creek Path.
Mr. McCormick stated they will address the issue.
29. Commissioner Daniels stated his concerns are directed toward the
impacts on the surrounding communities. What meetings were
held with those communities? Mr. David Urban stated they have
met with Mr. Guralnick and the five HOAs. In regard to Mr. Puget
and Mr. Davis they are in litigation and are restricted from talking
with them because of the lawsuit. Commissioner Daniels stated
he is impressed with the plans they have laid out, but is there
some assurance the Hotel is capable of self regulations. Mr.
Markson stated he reports directly to Mr. McCormick and they do
have some training issues and need to add additional personnel.
Training is needed to bring their staff to the level needed.
Commissioner Daniels asked how Mr. Davis' concerns can be
resolved. Mr. McCormick stated they have reduced the hours of
deliveries and added people to help mariage the deliver trucks.
Commissioner Daniels asked about damage caused by seepage
from the pools. Is there monitoring required. Mr. McCormick
stated they have 22 pools on site and have had no occurrence to
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date. Mr. Chris Bergh, MDS Consulting, stated all the facilities
with this project will be constructed in compliance with all Building
Code, structural and civil engineers. Swimming pools typically do
not seep. Splashing water is not seepage. This may occur in the
retention basins, but they are off-site on the golf course. The
infiltration of the Pool water is self contained on site in a septic
system and pumped away from the site and clear water is
infiltrated back into the ground.
30. Commissioner Daniels asked about alternative sites for the pool.
Mr. David Urban stated that the problem with the alternate
locations is that it will greatly increased cost and displaces rooms
back into this area which would be a greater impact on traffic,
view and same kind of noise concerns. In evaluating the
alternative site, the cost was greater than the return.
Commissioner Daniels asked about what events are currently
occurring. Mr. McCormick stated they have been holding events
up to 1,500 persons and there have been some complaints about
the music, but the events are shut down by 10:00 p.m.
Commissioner Daniels asked about changing the times and moving
the events to the formal pool area. Mr. Urban stated this was
discussed and determined it was not an option they could agree
to. They would be amenable to shutting down all functions at
10:00 p.m. Commissioner Daniels asked about the elimination of
music and outdoor lighting. Mr. Urban stated their concept of this
project includes music distributed throughout the site on small
speakers to contain the noise generated from the music. They
have implemented numerous measures to contain the music/noise
on the site.
31 . Chairman Quill asked if the existing tennis courts in this area are
lighted. Mr. McCormick stated some of they are lighted and are
lighted till 9:00 p.m.
32. Commissioner Daniels asked about the sale of the Hotel. Mr.
Urban stated that CNL Hotels and Resorts is being purchased by
Morgan Stanley. Any of these obligations they are entering into
would be bound by the entity purchasing the Hotel.
33. Mr. Puget stated he is not in litigation with the Hotel and would be
available to hold discussions with the applicant.
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34. There being no further public comment Chairman Quill closed the
public participation portion of the hearing and asked for
Commission discussion.
35. Commissioner Engle stated he believes this is a good project and
believes with the strict conditions imposed, he is in favor of the
project.
36. Commissioner Daniels stated that between the staff report,
minimizing the impacts, he is satisfied with the answers received
from staff and the applicant, he supports the project.
37. Commissioner Barrows asked where a condition could be added to
the revised Condition No. 7.C.l.a. and e. addressing loading,
shipping and other related activities and any third party is bound
by this condition. What is the enforcement side of this; whose
responsibility is it? Staff stated the applicant is to undertake this
responsibility and if not done, the City can revoke or modify the
CUP. Commissioner Barrows asked about Condition No. 11 to
clarify whether it is "logs" or "reports" (highlighted in blue). Staff
stated they would fix the condition. Commissioner Barrows asked
about Condition No. 20 to adjust the hours to 10:00 p.m.
Community Development Director Doug Evans stated the
applicant's intent is that the formal pool area operates from 7:00
a.m. to 10:00 p.m. He does not believe they want to limit the
hours of the restaurant to 10:00 p.m. Commissioner Barrows
asked about Condition 22 in regard to the movies should it state
what months in the rest of the year movies can be shown.
38. Chairman Quill asked that the Condition regarding Eisenhower
Drive shall be approved by the Planning Commission and the
maintenance facility and berm should be added.
39. Commissioner Alderson reiterated the direction given by the
Council and he believes that direction was followed by the
applicant and staff. To him it does not make sense that this is a
good business move; however, if it fails, what would happen to
this "white elephant" and it has been proven to him that this
company is a viable company that would resolve the problem. He
went to Arizona and visited the site and found that their employee
rate stayed higher and the occupancy rate was increased. The
customer base was from the citizens of the area who took their
children there for the entertainment. This has put to ease a lot of
his concerns. He does not agree this will add traffic to the site as
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people will walk to the pool and not drive. Having a backup traffic
study being done after the fact will not resolve anything. He
initially did not support this project, but based on his review and
the cooperation of the applicant, he will support the project.
Community Development Director Doug Evans stated that
regarding the City's Noise Ordinance (Condition No. 27) the City's
Noise Ordinance is not specific to any part of this project. The
HOA attorney raised the point that the active water feature
causing the noise ordinance violation. The CUP should not restrict
the noise ordinance to apply to only parts of the project. Staff
would recommend activities as suggested. City staff will enforce
problems according to whatever is causing the noise.
40. Chairman Quill stated he too believes the applicant has gone a long
way to mitigate the impacts and believes there will be other
projects demolished and replaced with different things similar to
this as time goes on.
41 . It was moved and seconded by Commissioners Daniels/Engle to
adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2007-010 recommending
approval of Conditional Use Permit 2007-102, as recommended
and amended:
a. Condition Added: That a comprehensive landscaping,
irrigation and fencing plan to resolve problems and improve
the appearance shall be prepared for the Eisenhower Drive
frontage and southern perimeter adjacent to the Bear Creek
Bike Path and maintenance facility on Avenida Carranza for
review by the ALRC and approval by the Planning
Commission as a Business item. The plan shall be
implemented and completed prior to issuance of the
Certificate of Occupancy for the Signature Pool facility.
b. Condition No. 7 .C.l.a amended: Traffic flow, loading,
shipping and other related activities and parking control on
Avenida Fernando.
c. Condition No. 20 Amended: Operating hours for all outdoor
uses, features, and activities not defined as an Active Water
Features, shall be: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., except for the
formal pool, which shall operate: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
The restaurant hours shall be 7:00 a.m. to midnight daily.
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d. Condition No. 22: There shall be no evening movies
between the Monday following Thanksgiving and the 2nd
Thursday of March of each year. When permitted, the
movies shall end by 10:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: A YES: Commissioners Alderson, Barrows, Daniels, Engle
and Chairman Quill. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
VI. BUSINESS ITEMS:
A. General Plan Consistency Finding; Consideration of a finding of General
Plan conformity for the City of La Quinta's potential acquisition of
property for approximately 29.9 acres of land for the construction and
operation of affordable housing and that a portion of the property would
be developed for commercial/retail uses for the property located on the
south side of Highway 111, east of Dune Palms Road.
1. Chairman Quill opened the Public Hearing. Community
Development Director Doug Evans presented the staff report a
copy of which is. on file in the Community Development
Department.
2. There being no discussion, it was moved and seconded by
Commissioners Barrows/Alderson to adopt Planning Commission
Resolution 2007-011 finding General Plan conformity with the
acquisition of the property located on the south side of Highway
111, east of Dune Palms Road, as submitted.
ROLL CALL: A YES: Commissioners Alderson, Barrows, Daniels, Engle,
and Chairman Quill. NOES: None.. ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
VIII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIAL:
IX. COMMISSIONER ITEMS:
A. Commissioner Daniels stated he would not be able to attend the next
meeting. . It was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Barrows/Alderson to excuse Commissioner Daniels.
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X. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Alderson/Engel to adjourn this regular meeting of the Planning Commission to a regular
meeting of the Planning Commission to be held on March 27, 2007. This meeting of
the Planning Commission was adjourned at 10:44 p.m. on March 13,2007.
Respectfully submitted,
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