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PLANNING COMMISSION - CITY OF LA QUINTA
A Study Session Meeting to be held at
the La Quinta City Hall, 78-105 Calle
Estado, La Quinta, California
February 23, 1987 3:00 p.m.
STUDY SESSION ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
1. Brown Act.
2. Sunterra Master Plan Draft Environmental Impact Report.
3. Proposal for "Citizens' Advisory Committee" - Referral
from City Council.
4. Joint City Council/Planning Commission Retreat - City Council
Target Date of March 21, 1987.
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78-105 CALLE ESTADO - LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253 - (619) 564-2246
NOTICE OF CANCELLATIQQ OF STUDY SESSION
AND =ING OF THE LA QUINTA PLANNING CU-MSSION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, due to the fact there are no matters
to came before the La Quinta Planning Cannission at their regularly
scheduled Study Session/Meeting of February 9th and loth, 1987, these
meetings have been cancelled.
DATED: February 5, 1987
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Donna M. Velotta
Planning Cmrdssion Secretary
MAILING ADDRESS - P.O. BOX 1504 - LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253
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MEMORANDUM
CITY OF LA QUINTA
To: Mayor, Members of the City Council, City Manager
From: James Longtin, City Attorney
Date: November 18, 1986
Re: New Changes in Brown Act Open Meeting Requirements
The 1986 State Legislature has made significant changes in the Brown
Act Open Meeting Law requirements which take effect January 1, 1987.
This memorandum will summarize the most important changes of interest
to the City Council and City Staff. Enclosed also is (a) a
resolution for Council consideration for adoption; and (b) a
several -page document entitled "Recommendations and Discussion",
prepared by a League of Cities committee which reviewed this
legislation.
Posting Agendas. The City is now required to post an agenda in a
location which is freely accessable to the public at least 72 hours
before each regular meeting of the City Council. The agenda must
include a brief description of each item of business to be transacted
or discussed at the meeting together with the time and location of
the meeting. The Council is prohibited from taking action on any
item not appearing on the posted agenda unless (1) a Council majority
determines that an emergency situation (defined as work stoppage or
crippling disaster) exists; (2) the Council determines by a
two-thirds vote, or by a unanimous vote if less than two-thirds
of the Council members are present, that the need to take action on
the item arose subsequent to the posting of the agenda; or, (3) the
item was included in a properly posted agenda for a prior meeting
occurring not more than five (5) days prior to the meeting at which
the action is taken and was continued to the meeting at which the
action is taken. Government Code 54954.2. Also, notice of each
special meeting must now be posted at least 24 hours prior to the
special meeting. Government Code 54956. As noted in the attached
resolution, it is my recommendation that notices be posted on the
door of the council meeting chambers at City Hall and on the public
bulletin board at the Post Office. Also, the City Clerk should
routinely sign a declaration of the time and place where the agenda
was posted and keep the declaration in the council meeting file.
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Memorandum
Mayor, Members of the City Council, City Manager
November 18, 1986
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Public Comment. It is now required that every agenda for a regular
City Council meeting provide an opportunity for members of the public
to address the City Council on items of interest to the public within
the City's subject matter jurisdiction. If an item discussed by a
member of the public did not appear in the agenda, the same
restrictions on council action discussed above will apply. The
Council does not have to allow the public time to speak on an item
which was previously considered by a council committee if an
opportunity for public input was afforded at the committee meeting.
Government Code 54954.3. The City Council may adopted reasonable
regulations to insure that the intent of this section is carried out
including, but not limited to, regulations limiting the total amount
of time allocated for public testimony on particular issues and for
each individual speaker. The attached resolution addresses these
issues.
Violations and Judicial Remedies. The new amendments authorize any
interested person to seek a judicial determination that an action
taken by the Council in violation of the public meeting or agenda
posting requirements of the Brown Act is null and void. Prior to
filing a lawsuit and within 30 days of the action, the interested
person must make a demand of the Council that it cure the challenged
action. An action of the Council cannot be determined to be null and
void if: (1) The action was taken in substantial compliance with the
Brown Act; (2) the action was taken in connection with the issuance
of an evidence of indebtedness; (3) the action taken gave rise to a
contractual obligation upon which a party has, in good faith,
detrimentally relied; (4), the action was taken in connection with
the collection of any tax; or, (5) the action taken has been cured
or corrected by a subsequent action of the City Council. Government
Code 54960.1. In an action to enforce the Brown Act, a court may
award reasonable attorney's fees to the plaintiff where it is found
that the City Council violated the Brown Act. On the other hand, a
court may award reasonable attorney's fees to the City where the City
has prevailed and the court finds that the action filed was clearly
frivolous and totally lacking in merit. Government Code 54960.5.
ly submitted,
{4s Longtin
ty Attorney
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Enclosure
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RESOLUTION NO. 86-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA IMPLEMENTING 1986 AMENDMENTS TO THE
BROWN ACT.
WHEREAS, the 1986 state legislature made substantial changes in
the Brown Act open meeting law requirements, which legislation takes
effect January 1, 1987; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to provide for certain local
rules to implement and interpret said legislative amendments to the
Brown Act.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City
of La Quinta does hereby resolve as follows:
1. Posting of Agendas. The City Clerk, or his designee, shall
post a meeting agenda in the following two locations at least 72
hours before each regular meeting of the City Council, to wit: on
the door of the City Council meeting room at City Hall; and (2) on
the public bulletin board located at the La Quinta Post Office. The
City Council finds and determines that both locations are freely
accessable to the public and the Council further finds and determines
that the City is required to post an agenda in only of one said two
locations and this direction to post in both locations is directory
only and not mandatory. Following posting of said agenda, the City
Clerk or his designee, shall sign a declaration of the time and place
of the posting of the said agenda and shall retain said declaration
of posting as a public record as part of the council meeting record
to which the posting relates. The provisions of this section as to
place of posting and declaration of posting shall also apply to the
special meeting posting requirements of Government Code 54956.
2. Public Comment. Pursuant to Government Code 54954.3, each
agenda for a regular meeting shall provide an item entitled "public
comment". The purpose of such item shall be to provide an
opportunity for members of the public to directly address the City
Council on, items of interest to the public that are within the
subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council.
In order to assure that the intent of Government Code 54954.3 is
carried out, the following time periods are hereby provided for
public comment or discussion: minutes',5the total amount of
time allocated for public testimony on a particular issue; and
minutes is the amount of time allocated for each individual speaker.
Government Code 54954.2 provides that no action shall be taken on any
item not appearing on the agenda unless the action is authorized by
Government Code 54954.2 (b). On items of public comment or
discussion, any matter raised by the public which does not
specifically appear on the agenda shall, upon direction of any
council member, be automatically referred to the staff or placed on
the next meeting's agenda. It is hereby determined that such
requests or direction by a council member shall not be considered
action taken by the council on said item raised by the public.
Further, council discussion of the matter shall not be considered
action taken.
APPROVED and ADOPTED this day of
ATTEST:
MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK CITY TTO EY
, 1986.
MEMORANDUM
CITY OF LA OUINTA
TO: The Honorable Chairman and Members of the Planning
Commission
VIA: Planning Department
DATE: February 20, 1987
SUBJECT: Comments Regarding the City of Indian Wells Jurisdiction
Sunterra Master Plan; Draft Environmental Impact Report
BACKGROUND
Attached for your review is the Environmental Impact Report Executive
Summary for the Sunterra project and areas of concern as identified
by Planning (backup info to be distributed at the Study Session).
The Sunterra project, which involves a major resort and convention
center facility, presents several potential environmental impacts on
La Quinta requiring interagency comment on the Draft Environmental
Impact Report.
Agency comments are due on February 25, 1987. The public hearing on
this project has been continued at the advisory commission level to
the Indian Wells Planning Commission meeting of February 24, 1987.
Although comments from La Quinta will be made by the deadline for the
purposes of the environmental review process, additional comments may
be made during the public hearings on the project.
AREAS OF CONCERN - SUNTERRA PROJECT (INDIAN WELLS):
* Elimination of Miles Avenue from the traffic study. Miles is
currently considered a major, easterly bypass to Highway 111 and
Fred Waring Drive.
* The EIR indicates that Washington Street will eventually be built
to four (4) lanes divided. However, this fails to consider the
ultimate need to develop Washington Street to a six (6) lane
expressway to provide an acceptable level of service (as projected
by La Quinta). The traffic study should consider the need to
eventually expand the size of Washington Street north of
Fred Waring Drive to accommodate projected traffic volumes.
* At project completion, the Sunterra proposal presents an 11 percent
increase in traffic volume potentially to Washington Street at City
buildout. The EIR addresses trip generation only south of Country
Club Drive and 42nd Avenue. The study needs to further identify
volumes on Washington Street south of Fred Waring Drive and related
traffic distribution at this intersection.
* Based on the La Quinta General Plan, the increased traffic volume
the project will generate on Washington Street will reduce the
level of service (LOS) from LOS "C" at ultimate buildout to
LOS "D". LOS "D" is the minimum acceptable service level in an
urban area. This is an incremental, but severe impact on
La Quinta's traffic volume flow.
* Generally, current impacts on La Quintals Housing Market would
range with Sunterra employees having family incomes of between
$22,000 and $32,800. There is a potential of 4,431 employees,
as identified in the EIR, who would qualify for home ownership
in La Quinta.
* The EIR does not address the temporary employees hired during
the 2 - 3 year condition period and where they may live.
* The traffic study fails to address traffic impacts on adjoining
jurisdictions from service and maintenance workers' commuter
patterns. Housing for these workers, according to the EIR
Master Plan, shall be provided by the surrounding jurisdictions.
* Additional information needs to be provided regarding project
employee income levels. Specific income levels of employees
will help to determine the project's impact on La Quintals
current housing market.
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SUMMARY
Summary of Proposed Actions
The applicant is requesting approval of a master plan for
construction and operation of a 400,000 square foot conference
center, five first-class and luxury resort hotels with a total of
4,500 rooms, 150,000 square feet of retail shops and restaurants, and
ancillary recreational facilities including golf, tennis and health
spa. The following City actions are necessary for project approval:
Annexation - of 200± acres located within the City's sphere
of influence.
General Plan Amendment - To redesignate the planned land
uses from 'Very Low Density Residential' and 'Low Density
Residential' to 'Resort Commercial', and to alter the
planned configuration of Eldorado Drive.
Change of Zone - from existing zoning to H-W (Highway
Zone), to facilitate the resort hotel development.
Conditional Use Permit - for each of the proposed site uses
including hotels, convention center, retail businesses,
golf courses and recreational facilities.
Height Variance - to permit the requested maximum hotel
heights of 100'.
Development Agreement - Pursuant to government code Sec-
tions 65864 through 65869.5, stipulating activities by both
City and developer.
Location
The 640± acre project site is located between Fred Waring
Drive and 42nd Avenue at Eldorado Drive. While the majority (440 ac)
of the site is located within the City of Indian Wells, about 200
acres are within the City's sphere of influence, but currently under
the jurisdiction of the County of Riverside.
Other Planning Activities
The City and a consultant, in collaboration with a citi-
zens' advisory committee are currently revising the City of Indian
Wells General Plan. While the Highway 111 corridor land uses are the
first priority of this revision, the general plan update will review
all planned land uses.
Project Background
An Environmental Information Form was submitted by the
applicant on May 12, 1986. An Initial Study was prepared by Planning
Department staff. It was determined that the proposed project may
have a significant effect on the environment and that an Environ-
mental Impact Report (EIR) be prepared evaluating the following
issues:
Earth Population
Air Quality Housing
Water Transportation/Circulation
Plant Life Public Services
Animal Life Energy
Noise Utilities
Light and Glare Aesthetics
Land Use Recreation
Natural Resources Cultural Resources
Emergency Response
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Notice of Preparation Responses
The Planning Department circulated the Initial Study and
Notice of Preparation for a public review and comment period between
June 13, 1986 and July 28, 1986. Letters received in response to
this notification confirmed that the environmental issues identified
in the Initial Study were appropriate for the environmental analysis.
No new issues were identified. Subsequent to the public review
period of this Initial study, the applicant revised the site plan to
rearrange and increase the scale of the planned uses. A subsequent
Initial Study was therefore circulated between November 13, 1986 and
December 19, 1986 which included the revised project description.
Copies of the Initial Studies are included in the Appendix.
Early Consultation
Early consultation (scoping) sessions were held as 'Town
Hall Meetings' at the City of Indian Wells on September 16, 1986,
October 9, 1986, and November 20, 1986. Interested persons and
organizations were invited to attend and convey their concerns
regarding the project. An additional noticed session was held on
October 9, 1986 where planning officials of local Cities were invited
to submit any additional concerns.
Environmental Auditor
In order that the integrity of the environmental review
process be exercised in full compliance with CEQA, the City of Indian
Wells elected to contract an environmental auditor. The services of
Mr. Hardy M. Strozier of The Planning Associates, Costa Mesa were
retained for this purpose.
Areas of Controversy
The primary issues of concern raised during public scoping
sessions were traffic, land use, and fiscal impact. Some Indian
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Wells residents are desirous of maintaining the established residen-
tial lifestyle and do not want additional traffic or land use con-
flicts. Some residents are also concerned that the project will
create a fiscal burden upon the General Fund, and the Redevelopment
Agency.
Issues to be Resolved
Based upon discussions with City Staff, and the public
input received during the initial stages of the environmental review
process, it appears that the basic issue to be resolved is the choice
among which land use type best 'fits' the established character of
the community of Indian Wells. While residents recognize that local
development will continue to occur, they are concerned that the
appropriate types of land uses be implemented which minimize change
to the environment. The ultimate choice among the proposed project
and its alternatives will be made by the City Council of the City of
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Indian Wells, based in part on the information contained in this EIR.
Summary of Impacts and Mitigation Measures
Potential environmental impacts associated with the pro-
posed 'Sunterra' project are evaluated in Section 4.0 of this report.
Mitigation measures are proposed to reduce any adverse impacts
identified to a level of insignificance. The following chart pre-
sents a summary of these impacts and mitigation measures. While this
Summary is presented for purposes of convenience pursuant to CEQA
guidelines, the reader is encouraged to review the supporting ana-
lyses.
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Adverse Impacts
4.1 Land Use - Project repre-
sents a change in the planned
land uses for the site.
Resort commercial uses will
be allocated adjacent to
existing and proposed resi-
dential uses.
4.2.1 General Topography,
Grading and Soils - Project
grading includes earth
movement of 3,500,000 cubic
yards of cut, and 2,800,000
cubic yards of fill.
SUMMARY CHART
Recommended
Mitigation Measures
A General Plan designation
for 'Resort Commercial' will
be required. The General
Plan configuration of Eldor-
ado Drive shall be revised.
Final pad locations shall be
reviewed for appropriate
roadway setback and distance
between buildings. No struc-
tures greater than 15 ft. in
height shall be located
within 100 ft. of the R-1
zone. Maximum building
heights of 60 ft. and 100 ft.
shall be limited to the
specified locations. Appro-
priate wall and vegetation
heights adjacent to R-1 zoned
properties shall be subject
to recommendations of Planing
Commission. A variance to
City code will be necessary
to permit the proposed hotel
heights.
A detailed soils study shall
be prepared and submitted for
City approval. Grading
operations shall be observed
by a soils engineer. Existing
vegetation and debris shall
be removed. All identified
fill soils shall be stripped,
replaced or recompacted.
Specific recommendations of
soils and geology investiga-
tions shall be incorporated
into project design.
Net Unavoidable
Adverse Impacts
None, with implementation
of mitigation measures.
None, with implementation
of soils and geologic
investigation recommenda-
tions.
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Adverse Impacts
4.2.2 Seismic Hazards -
Occupants of project may be
subject to the effects of
ground shaking during an
earthquake.
4.3 Flood Control and
Drainage - Development will
result in increase net runoff
increase of 2,255 cfs during
100-year rainfall intensi-
ties.
4.4 Biological Resources -
Project will remove existing
vegetation and animal habitat
including that of the endan-
gered Coachella Valley
Fringe -Toed Lizard.
Recommended
Mitigation Measures
A detailed geology study
shall be prepared and
submitted for City approval.
Project shall be constructed
in accordance with seismic
design provisions of applic-
able codes. Detailed geotech-
nical reports shall be re-
quired prior to the issuance
of building permits. Pro-
posed lake shall be designed
to avoid potential seiche
effects.
A detailed hydrology study
and drainage plan shall be
prepared and approved prior
to construction. Improvements
to Whitewater River Channel
will be subject to approval
and applicable fees of CVWD.
Lake overflow outlet shall
avoid damage to structures
and emergency access road-
ways.
Developer shall contribute
funds for acquisition of
lands to be preserved.
Landscaping shall emphasize
suitable low-water use plants
where appropriate.
Net Unavoidable
Adverse Impacts
None, with implementation
of mitigation measures.
None, with construction
of appropriate drainage
facilities and floodway
improvements.
Removal of on -site vege-
tation and wildlife.
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Adverse Impacts
4.5 Archaeolo ical Resources
-Remains ofaoe 511i ig
will be removed.
4.6 At Visual - Pro-
ject hotels will be seen from
selected roadway locations.
Structures may interrupt
southerly views by future
residents north of project.
4.7 Light and Glare - Project
will generate ilTmination
near buildings, roadways and
parking facilities. Project
will contribute to loss of
'dark sky'.
Recommended
Mitigation Measures
Significance of adobe re-
source shall be assessed
through test pit analysis
prior to removal. The site
shall be photographically
documented. If significant
results are obtained through
test pit analysis, salvage
excavation should ensue. If
archaeological resources are
uncovered during grading
operations, City shall be
notified, grading suspended
in area of resource, and a
qualified archaeologist con-
tacted.
A landscape plan along Avenue
42 and Fred Waring Drive
shall be developed subject to
review and approval of City.
View studies shall be sub-
mitted with proposed archi-
tectural and landscape mater-
ials for City approval. If
location of hotels is signi-
ficantly changed from those
identified in EIR, view
studies shall be submitted
for approval by City.
Applicant shall submit a
lighting plan for project.
Aesthetic and security light-
ing shall be directed on -
site. Non -reflective glass
shall be utilized where
appropriate to reduce glare
impacts on adjacent resi-
dents.
Net Unavoidable
Adverse Impacts
None, with implementation
of suggested mitigation
measures.
Visual character of site
will be altered. Some
structures will be seen
from selected locations.
Project will contribute
to ambient illumination
of an urbanized area.
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Adverse Impacts
4.8 Socioeconomic Impacts -
Project will create oy-
ment opportunities for over
5,200 persons. A subsequent
population increase and
additional pressure upon re-
gional deficiency in afford-
able housing is anticipated.
4.9.1 Cost/Revenue - None.
4.9.2 Indian Wells Golf Re-
sort - None.
4.10 Traffic and Circulation
- Project will generate
29,080 daily trips and 2,455
peak hour trips. Greatest
impact will occur on Cook
Street south of I-10 where
LOS will be reduced from LOS
'A' to LOS 'C'. Project
represents increase in SCAG
2010 assumed traffic gener-
ation with 4,080 additional
daily trips.
Recommended
Mitigation Measures
Applicant shall phase project
development. The Redevelop-
ment Agency of City of Indian
Wells shall exercise all rea-
sonable efforts to enter into
an agreement with the County
of Riverside or other appro-
priate agencies whereby the
Agency shall provide funds
from its low and moderate in-
come housing fund to minimize
the impact of any local hous-
ing deficiencies.
None.
Developer shall be encouraged
to phase development to
maintain steady growth in
occupancy for Indian Wells
Golf Resort.
Project shall provide ade-
quate ingress and egress. En-
trance intersection (Avenue
42/Sunterra Drive) shall be
signalized. Developer shall
complete improvements to Fred
Waring Drive, Avenue 42, and
Sunterra Drive (Eldorado
Drive) as deemed appropriate
by City. Developer shall
agree to participate in the
future financing of a Cook
Street all-weather crossing
at Whitewater River Channel
and a future Cook Street/
Interstate 10 Freeway Inter-
change. An all weather
crossing at Eldorado Drive
shall be reviewed by City for
project participation. Such
participation shall be di-
rected by the City based on a
benefit analysis of this
project and other benefited
properties.
Net Unavoidable
Adverse Impacts
Project will contribute
to existing regional de-
ficiency of affordable
housing by attracting
residents through employ-
ment opportunities.
None.
None.
Project will generate
additional daily trips to
surrounding roadways. All
local roadways will re-
main within acceptable
levels of service.
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Adverse Impacts
4.11 Emergency Response -
Project emergency response
needs will require refinement
of proposed plan to permit
access to all structures.
Fire Department access from
southerly (Eldorado Drive)
station may be restricted
during storm -flow conditions.
4.12 Noise - Project will
increase ambient noise due to
traffic and construction
activities. Noise levels in
the project area will
increase a maximum of 2.1 dB.
is
Recommended
Mitigation Measures
Developer shall agree to the
formation of a future
Mello -Roos district to
provide necessary funding for
additional emergency response
equipment and personnel that
may be required by City and
other agencies. Additional
connecting roadways shall be
provided for Fire Department
access to all structures.
Access roadways shall be of
appropriate width, provide
proper turning radius, and
constructed for anticipated
vehicle loads. Access through
locked gate shall be avail-
able to Fire Department at
all times. The project shall
incorporate first aid sta-
tions for guests. Helipad
locations shall be located at
points to be determined by
City. Applicant shall develop
plan for emergency access
which incorporates the sug-
gested mitigation measures
for approval of City and Fire
Department.
Limit construction activities
from 9/15 through 5/31 to
between 7 AM and 5:30 PM on
weekdays and between 8 AM and
5 PM on Saturdays. Limit
construction from 6/1 through
9/14 to between 6 AM and 7 PM
weekdays and 6 AM to 5 PM on
Saturdays. No activity will
occur on Sundays and National
Holidays. Air conditioning
units and other equipment
should be isolated. Masonry
walls 5 to 6 feet in height
and screen landscaping 7 feet
in height shall be installed
pursuant to City Code
21.26.040.
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Net Unavoidable
Adverse Impacts
None, with implementatio
of suggested mitigation
measures.
Construction activities
may result in noise
levels temporarily
exceeding 50-60 dB
levels. Activities of
completed project may
also result in occasions
short-term noise levels
exceeding the daytime
noise standard.
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Adverse Impacts
4.13 Air Quality - Short-term
emissions an ust during
construction will incre-
mentally reduce local air
quality for a three-year
period. Long-term emissions
from project -related traffic,
gas and electricity gener-
ation will incrementally
reduce local air quality.
4.14.1 Fire Protection -
Project may require addition
of Fire Department personnel
and equipment.
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Recommended
Mitigation Measures
Employ normal wetting pro-
cedures to reduce dust. Blow -
sand fences should be erected
and revegetation should be
completed as soon as practi-
cle after grading. A Trans-
portation System Management
Plan shall be submitted for
approval of City. Applicant
shall develop a heating and
cooling program with objec-
tive of reducing emissions.
Developer shall agree to
formation of Mello -Roos
district to provide necessary
funding for fire protection
equipment and personnel that
may be required by City and
other service agencies.
Plans and specifications
shall be submitted to the
Fire Department for approval.
Project shall comply with all
applicable State and local
codes and ordinances. Access
for Fire Department apparatus
and personnel into all struc-
tures shall be required. De-
veloper shall participate in
funding of aerial truck com-
pany apparatus. Fire hy-
drants shall be positioned
within the development
according to City code and
Fire Department specifica-
tions.
Net Unavoidable
Adverse Impacts
Incremental increase in
air pollution levels in
the area.
None, with implementation
of mitigation measures
and project participation
in funding for necessary
fire protection equip-
ment.
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Adverse Impacts
4.14.2 Police Services -
Calls for sherifT f services
for 'normal problems' are
anticipated to increase.
Additional traffic control
may be necessary.
4.14.3 Water Facilities -
Project is anticipated to re-
quire 2.3 acre-feet per day
for domestic needs, and 11.1
acre-feet per day for land-
scaping.
4.14.4 Wastewater Facilities
- Project w�l generate a out
.75 MGD of wastewater for
treatment at adjacent Palm
Desert Water Reclamation
Plant.
Recommended
Mitigation Measures
Developer shall agree to
formation of Mello -Roos
district to provide necessary
funding for law enforcement
that may be required by the
City and other service
agencies. Preventative pri-
vate patrol should be util-
ized during the construction
phase to decrease the oppor-
tunity for equipment theft/or
construction supply thefts.
An alarm system shall be con-
sidered for all buildings in-
side the project. Address
numbers shall be 6" high and
placed on a contrasting back-
ground, easily visible from
the street. Landscaping and
lighting plans to be devel-
oped shall consider security
for building and parking
areas.
Project water distribution
plan shall be designed to
utilize tertiary treated
effluent for golf course and
landscaping purposes. This
will require isolated systems
for treated and domestic
water, with pipelines clearly
identified. CVWD will re-
quire dedication of on -site
wells. Developer shall coor-
dinate with CVWD to provide
the necessary improvements.
Water conservation measures
suggested by Department of
Water Resources shall be con-
sidered.
Developer shall install sew-
age collection facilities and
necessary pump stations as
required by CVWD. Developer
shall coordinate with CVWD to
provide system improvements.
Net Unavoidable
Adverse Impacts
None, with implementation
of mitigation measures.
Incremental increase in
consumption of domestic
water.
Incremental reduction in
treatment capacity at
Palm Desert Water
Reclamation Plant.
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y Chart - Continued
Recommended
Adverse Impacts Mitigation Measures
4.15.5 Electricit Facilities
- Project will consume aTout
55 million kwh per year.
Concho and Indian Wells sub-
station facilities will need
to be improved.
4.14.6 Natural Gas Facilities
- Project will consume about
1.2 million therms per year.
4.14.7 Solid Waste Facilities
- Project wil generate a out
11.6 tons of waste per day.
4.14.8 Communication Services
- Facilities wi need to be
extended along Avenue 42.
4.14.9 Health and Emer enc
Services - Proje t will place
additional demands upon local
health and emergency facil-
ities, primarily for emer-
gency type services.
Developer shall coordinate
with Southern California
Edison Company to facilitate
necessary improvements.
Developer shall provide
evidence to City in report
form indicating compliance
with needs of Southern Cali-
fornia Edison. Project shall
employ Title 24 energy con-
servation Standards.
Developer shall coordinate
with Southern California Gas
Company to facilitate the
necessary improvements.
Developer shall provide
evidence to City in report
form indicating compliance
with needs of Southern Cali-
fornia Gas Company. Project
shall employ Title 24 energy
conservation Standards.
Project operations shall pre -
compact refuse prior to dis-
posal.
Developer shall coordinate
with General Telephone Com-
pany to facilitate necessary
improvements. Telephone facil-
ities shall be installed pur-
suant to County Ordinance
460.
None necessary.
Net Unavoidable
Adverse Impacts
Incremental increase in
consumption of electrical
power.
Incremental increase in
consumption of natural
gas resources.
Incremental reduction in
landfill life expectancy.
None.
None.
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Adverse Impacts
4.15 Energy Conservation -
Project w'iTl consume a ectri-
city (55 million kwh/year)
and natural gas (1.2 million
therms/years) energy re-
sources.
Recommended
Mitigation Measures
Project shall implement Title
24 Standards for non-residen-
tial buildings. Developer
shall consult with utilities
for assistance with energy
conservation features.
Evidence of this consultation
shall be provided in report
form to the City. Feasible
opportunities for energy con-
servation shall be consider-
ed, including architectural
design, cogeneration and
thermal energy storage.
Net Unavoidable
Adverse Impacts
Incremental increase in
consumption of electricity
and natural gas.
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Phase I'
TABLE 1
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED LAND USES
Land Use
Conference Center
Hotels (3)
Retail
Health Club
Tennis Clubhouse
Golf Clubhouse
Lake
Building Size
200,000 sq.ft.
3,000 rooms*
100,000 sq.ft.
50,000 sq.ft.
5,000 sq.ft.
50,000 sq.ft.
Related Uses
Fifty (50) tennis courts
Two (2) 18-hole golf courses
Covers approximately 80 acres
Sub Total
ommercial
Hotel
Future Development
Conference Center 200,000 sq.ft.
Hotels (2) 1,500 rooms*
Retail 50,000 sq.ft.
Sub Total
Commercial
1
Hotel
TOTAL
ommercial
Hotel
405,000 sq.ft.
3,000 rooms*
250,000 sq.ft.
1,500 rooms*
655,000 sq.ft.
4,500 rooms*
Hotel square footage and amenities are not presently known. Specific
sizes of hotels (and amenities and commercial space included in the
hotels) and distribution of rooms will be formulated by hotel
operators, subject to review and approval of the City of Indian Wells
pursuant to conditions of the project's Conditional Use Permit.
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DIRECT EMPLOYMENT
BY LAND USE TYPE AND PROJECT PHASE
SUNTERRA PROJECT
Employee
Land Use Factor or Source
PHASE 1*
Conference Center**
(100,000 sq.ft.-exhibit space)
Hotels (3)
(3000 rooms)
Retail
(85,000 net leasable sq.ft.)
Health Club
Tennis Club
Golf Club
Golf Courses
Miscellaneous
Boatmen
Private Security
Other
------------------------------
PHASE 2
Conference Center
(100,000 sq.ft.-exhibit space)
Hotels (2)
(1,500 rooms)
Retail
(42,500 net leasable sq.ft.)
Miscellaneous
Full-time=1/7,500 sq.ft. of
Exhibit Space
Part-time=1/650 sq.ft. of
Exhibit Space
1/room
1/500 sq.ft. of net leasable
floor area
From Applicant
From Applicant
From Applicant
From Applicant
Estimate based on
prior experience
No. of
Employees
IM
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om
30
6
40
27
30
Total Phase 1 3,469
Employees
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Same as above 167
Same as above 1,500
Same as above 87
Same as above 20
Total Phase 2 1,774
Employees
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TOTAL Project 5,243
Employees
Phase est ated to be operational in November of 1990
** Factors derived from actual employment/square foot of exhibit space at
Anaheim Convention Center.
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() CONTINUED TO '
CI7IZEWS ADVISORS CUnAITTEL
A Proposal
This proposal is to establish a citire/``s advisory
cumaittee (CA[) to assist staff and the Planning CoW�.isszm`
in reviewing new developments and to provide 3/.put to the
City Council 00 City initiated p/cjects.
The first stcp as to est,h]ish ad |wc cxp*irtcVs i�`i'1/
wil! represent the v0110us estah]ished conn.'.nMjps wi'hi'/ the
0ty. These ad -hoc cuM001ees will Adcntifv the feat/v4n nf
their comaun,ties that should he prespcved s/`d ..lsn thr n,vJs
and concerns that their co,,a',oi(ies hkvc.
The ad -hoc committees will represrnt tKe follnxl,/g
areas;
1. The Love Mooned by the Evacuation Cha"mel o`. thi
north and Calle Rondo an t|e eaEt)
2. In Duinta Counory Cluh (bounded by the Kaoetz"//
Channe] un the south, Laguna de ]a Par on the north, a"d O^Wz
Palm/Cal]e Rondo on the east)
;. Point Happ. (buundcd by Plara ia M3nta oo t(.c ,ur/i`,
LFguna de la Paz un the south. and Date Fn\u/Calle Ro'dn no
the east)
4. Indian Springs Country Cluh (buuodce by thn Cat,
boundary on the east and north, Higher/ M on tke south. and
Duno Palms on the west>.
Theme yd-hoc cnmeittpes will be csdp op of 5 to 7
numbers each. Wnon Of 1ot&rosted cit:zc`r.s Will he solicit�d
and then chosen by the City Council. 0 Planning ComN.assjn'`
csnbcr and a hiqh level Plaxnicg DcpartOnnt staff n.�Onrf toll
Le assigned to each committer.
The tan functions of these adhoc coneittcss wz)] be \,
"quantify" i/hat each community "ould litc to piesrrve ,�_
rhcir neighborhoods non Mat t�e percLi,cd ossds of thn
community are. For example, the Cove committee way idr//tify
the following as the neighborhood attr2botaa:
1. Low density character
2. Family oriented
3. Won-hcmcgenoous architectora] style
Y. Single story
1. etc. ...
The following may be identified as the needs of the Covc
community:
1. Street repairs and improvements
E. Sidewalks
3. Street lights
4. More coamunity parks
5. Library
6, etc. ...
These ad -hoc conmittess will Le zostructpd to cnMplrtr
these tasks within a Council -defined time limit. Mc, Cjty
will provide assistance to these committees to hPlp
accomplish their go"]s. This asMstar'ce any cooszst of y/aff
tz�e, nate11010. rotirying c3i3zens Of cOerooitl
c`tc.
The ad-11Dc COMM itCees will bo dissol`ed 'q/n/' thc
completion of the31 ooals. T"n or A Of oach cn`niktcr'�
nesbers will &c brought over to form the stcndinn CA5, k,'r
or 3 additional eeobers may be appoiotrd b tho to, .^cI} ,/.
represent oth*r seqments of the Citv a//d \o pInviMp a/, odd
number of members on the CAC.
The, purpocs of the CAC Will br tD re,�*v p.oposeJ
development plans and 1dentif� arras uf Lonco/n to, th- staff
and Plaoninq Commission to adc1rrss. To do this, the CAC "I]]
use the reports prrparcd bc I:e ad hoc cusnittsPs as t|'e
nasas of their rev`ep of each pr»lect.
The CAC will meet on an iss-r'eeded besjs Dar]y on 3./ the
city -review process for the nsw dcvelopmsi'ts. Inc Plar'n:'/o,
Director will call the meetznp and provide staff assistancr
to the CAC.
The deve]nprr Will maie a forMal prese/.tatiuV to thr CK,
and wurE oith the CAC to ideot3ly and oitjgatc am� cnnc,/',s.
The findings of the CAC will be brought to the Pla''`/i''g
Cosmission for their use in reiewzng the propossl
development. The Planninq Cum-issi»n will vork oit|' thc CAC
to address specific concerns' if necessary. Thr [AC wA]]
receive cnpien of the Planning Cnmmissin�`'s fjMAnns.
The other purpose of th� CAC 0331 be to rov/,* a'.d
comment on the City's long range capital zmprnvemcM prog'a,s
and to review 000 cnmmenC cn specific Czty-initiatp projcc{s�