CC Resolution 2007-059
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-059
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
COMMUNITY BUILDING ARCHITECTURAL AND
LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR THE DUNE PAllMS
NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTIAL PROJECT
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2006-857
APPLICANT: COACH ELLA VALLEY HOUSING COALITION
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did on
the 3'd day of July, 2007, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing, to consider a request
by Coachella Valley Housing Coalition, for approval of architectural and landscaping
. plans for a proposed Community Building within the Dune Palms Neighborhood
resi:dential development, located north of Avenue 48 and west of Dune Palms Road,
more particularly described as:
PARCEL 4 OF PARCEL MAP 33588
WHEREAS, the La Quinta Community Development Department has
determined that this request has complied with the requirements of "The Rules to
Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" as amended
(Resolution 83-68). The City Council certified Environmental Assessment 2004-524
for Specific Plan 97-011, Amendment No.3 for the Centre at La Quinta Specific
Plan and completed an Addendum to Environmental Assessment 2004-524 for Site
Development Permit 2005-824. No changed circumstances or conditions are
proposed which would trigger the preparation of subsequent environmental analysis
pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21166; and,
WHEREAS, the Architecture and Landscape Review Committee of
the City of La Quinta, California, did, on the 23'd day of May, 2007, hold a public
mel~ting to review and recommend approval of architecture and landscape plans for
said Community Building for the Dune Palms Neighborhood; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
Caliifornia, did, on the 12th day of June, 2007 hold a duly-noticed Public Hearing, to
consider a recommendation on said Site Development Permit and, after hearing and
considering all testimony and arguments, did adopt Planning Commission Resolution
2007-024, recommending to the City Council approval of Community Building
architectural and landscaping plans for Site Development Permit 2006-857; and,
Resolution No. 2007-059
Site Development Pennlt 2006-857
Coachella Valley Housing Coalition
Adopted: July 3. 2007
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WHEREAS, at the July 3'd Public Hearing, upon hearing and
considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to
be heard, said City Council did make the following mandatory findings pursuant to
Section 9.210.010 of the Zoning Code to justify approval of said Site Development
Permit:
1. Consistency with the General Plan: The proposed Site Development Permit is
consistent with the La Quinta General Plan, as it proposes a Community
Building facility in an approved residential development which is General Plan-
designated for RC (Regional Commercial) development, which permits
affordable high density residential developments.
2. Consistency with the Zoning Code: The proposed project, as conditioned, is
. consistent with the development standards of the City's ,Zoning Code, in
terms',of architectural style, building heigh>s, building mass, parking, and
landscaping. The Site Development Permit i~ consistent with the La Quinta
Zoning-, Map, as it proposes a Community Building facility in an approved
residential development zoned for RC (Regi,.mal Commercial) development
that permits affordable high density residential developments. The Site
Development Permit has been conditioned to ensure compliance with the
zoning standards of the RC district, and other supplemental standards as
established in Title 9 of the LQMC.
3. Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): The
proposed Site Development Permit is not subject to the requirements of
CEQA as the site has complied with the requirements of "The Rules to
. Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970:' as amended
(Resolut::m 83-68). The City Council certified Environmental Assessment
2004-524 for Specific Plan 97-011, Amendment No.3 for the Centre at La
Quinta Specific Plan and completed an Addendum to Environmental
Assessment 2004-524 for Site Development Permit 2005-824. No changed
circumstances or conditions are proposed which would trigger the
preparation of subsequent environmental analysis pursuant to Public
Resources Code Section 21166.
4. . Architectural Design: The architectural design aspects of the proposed Site
Development Permit provide interest through use of varied: roof element
heights, enhanced building entries, facade treatments, colored roof tiles and
other design details which will be compatible with, and not detrimental to,
surrounding development, and with the overall design quality prevalent in the
City.
Resolution No. 2007.()59
Site Development Permit 2006-857
Coachella Valley Housing Coalition
Ade'pted: July 3. 2007
Pag. 3
5. Site Design: The site design aspects of the proposed Site Development
Permit will be compatible with, and not detrimental to, surrounding
development, and with the overall design quality prevalent in the City, in
te~ms of interior circulation, pedestrian access, and other site design
elements such as scale, mass, and appearance.
6. Landscape Design: The proposed project is consistent with the landscaping
standards and plant palette and implements the standards for landscaping
and aesthetics established in the General Plan and Zoning Code, as well as
the approved Specific Plan for the Dune Palms Neighborhood. The project
landscaping for the proposed Site Development Permit, as conditioned, shall
unify and enhance visual continuity of the proposed residential units with
surrounding development. Landscape improvements are designed and sized
to provide visual appeal. The permanent overall site landscaping utilizes
various tree and shrub species that blend with the building architecture.
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 approve the Community Building architectural and
landscaping plans for Site Development Permit 2006-857 for the reasons set
forth in this Resolution, subject to Conditions of Approval, attached hereto;
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta City Council, held on the 3'd day of July 2007, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Henderson, Kirk, Osborne, Sniff, Mayor Adolph
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution No. 2007.059
Site Development Permit 2006-857
Coachella Valley HousIng Coalition
Adopted: July 3. 2007
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ATTEST:
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VERONICA J.
City of La Qui
(CITY SEAL)
TECINO, CMC, City Clerk
a, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_JJJ A-
t"', KATHERINE JENS :91' City Attorney
City of La Quinta, Cali ornia