PCRES 1997-022PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 97-022
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL OF VARIOUS MODIFICATIONS FOR THE
REHABILITATION AND PRESERVATION OF THE HACIENDA
DEL GATO, IMMEDIATE LANDSCAPING AND DRIVEWAY AS
PART OF THE PROPOSED TRADITION CLUB
DEVELOPMENT, GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF 52ND
AVENUE AND EAST OF AVENIDA BERMUDAS
CASE NO: CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS 96-001
TRADITION CLUB ASSOCIATES, LLC
WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Commission did on the 16"' day of January,
1997, hold a duly -noticed meeting as requested by Tradition Club Associates, LLC, on the request
for approval of certain modifications to the historic Hacienda Del Gato, the Hacienda's immediate
landscaping, and original driveway, in accordance with the recommendations of the Secretary of the
Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation generally located southeast of the intersection of 52nd Avenue
and Avenida Bermudas, more particularly described as follows:
A PORTION OF SECTIONS 6 AND 7, T6S, R7E, SBB&M
WHEREAS, on the 16" day of January, 1997, the Historic Preservation Commission
did adopt Minute Motion 97-001 recommending to the Planning Commission and the City Council
the approval of Certificate of Appropriateness 96-001
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the
25" day of February, and the 4" day of March, 1997, hold a duly -noticed Public Hearing as requested
by Tradition Club Associates, LLC, on the request for approval of various rehabilitative modifications
to the Hacienda Del Gato and immediate environs, and,
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and
arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said Planning Commission did make
findings to justify the recommendation for approval to the City Council of said Certificate of
Appropriateness, and,
WHEREAS, the La Quinta Planning Commission did on February 25, and March 4,
1997, find the following facts to justify recommending approval of said certificate of appropriateness:
The proposed rehabilitative modifications to the Hacienda Del Gato and immediate environs
are consistent with the recommendations of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for
Rehabilitation.
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Planninc Commission Resolution 97-022
Certificate of Appropriateness 96-001
2. That the rock curb wall lining the driveway should remain in the area adjacent to the proposed
center median planter with the mature eucalyptus trees.
That the proposed removal of the planter adjacent to the Hacienda's garage is not acceptable;
that the proposed driveway and entry circle in front of the proposed clubhouse should be
redesigned so that they are lower or at least the same level as the planter, in order to prevent
potential drainage damage to the planter or any modification to the planter in any way, and
designed to be smaller so that there is a physical separation between the proposed new
construction and the historic planter in order to protect the historic character of the original
grounds.
4. That the relocation of the original entry gate and pilasters is generally consistent with the
recommendations of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation.
5. That the retention of the existing mature eucalyptus trees and the creation of a center median
planter around the trees is consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for
Rehabilitation.
6. That the proposed relocation of the palm trees within the existing driveway is generally
consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation.
7. That the proposed site plan and design of the proposed clubhouse and cart barn with
connecting living arbor is compatible with that of the Hacienda Del Gato according to the
recommendations of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City
of La Quinta, California, as follows:
That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the Planning
Commission in this case.
That it does hereby recommend approval to the City Council, of the above described
Certificate of Appropriateness for the reasons set forth in this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at an adjourned regular meeting of the La
Quinta Planning Commission, held on this 4"' day of March, 1997, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Butler, Gardner, Newkirk, Seaton, Tyler, and Chairman Abels.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Commissioner Woodard.
ABSTAIN: None.
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Planning Commission Resolution 97-022
Certificate of Appropriateness 96-001
)UES ,kBELS, Chairman
of La/Ouinta. California
ATTEST:
Jl Rid HERM 't mmunity Development Director
City La Quintal California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 97-022
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS 96-001
TRADITION CLUB ASSOCIATES, LLC
MARCH 4, 1997
* Modified by Planning Commission March 4, 1997
GENERAL CONDITIONS:
* I. A portion of the original rock curb wall lining the driveway, with its mature
eucalyptus trees shall remain in its original position nearest to the entrance of the
Hacienda as recommended by the Historic Preservation Commission. All rock wall
landscape planters surrounding the Hacienda shall be retained, as recommended by
the Historic Preservation Commission.
* 2. The proposed driveway and entry circle in front of the proposed clubhouse shall be
redesigned so that they are lower or at least the same level as the original Hacienda
planter, so as to retain the rock wall landscape planter south of the garage, as
recommended by the Historic Preservation Commission.
* 3. The original entry gate and pilasters shall be relocated to the front of the Hacienda
entry circle. The gate and pilasters are to be sensitively moved and installed to their
original height, width, and finish, as recommended by the Historic Preservation
Commission.
* 4. The existing mature eucalyptus trees along Old Avenue 52, shall be retained, as
recommended by the Historic Preservation Commission.
* 5. The existing palm trees shall be relocated from the original driveway to other areas
within the immediate vicinity, as recommended by the Historic Preservation
Commission.
CoRCRes97-022