PCRES 1997-042PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 97-042
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT #4 TO SPECIFIC PLAN
121-E, REVISED
SPECIFIC PLAN 121-E, REVISED (AMENDMENT#4)
KSL RECREATION CORP. AND ITS ASSIGNS
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta did on the 8th
day of July, 1997, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request of KSL
Recreation Corporation and its Assigns to amend the aforementioned Specific Plan to
allow new residential uses, ancillary hotel uses, and a new maintenance facility, whose
location is more particularly described as follows:
Portions of Sections 1 and 36, T6S, R6E, S.B.B.M.
WHEREAS, the County of Riverside approved Specific Plan 121-E/EIR 41 (La
Quinta Cove Golf Club) in 1975, that allowed the expansion of the Hotel to include
construction of 637 condominium units, 420 hotel rooms, 27-hole golf course with
clubhouse, and related service facilities on +619 acres; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta did adopt Specific Plan
121-E, Revised, as set forth in City Council Resolution 85-24 on October 5, 1982, allowing
the Master Plan to be amended to permit an additional 279 condominium units and 146
hotel rooms; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta did amend the adopted
Specific Plan in 1988 (Amendment 1) , in 1989 (Amendment 2), and in 1995 (Amendment
4), permitting additional enlargement and modification to the Plan; and,
WHEREAS, said Specific Plan Amendment has complied with the
requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970"
as amended (Resolution 83-68), in that the Community Development Director conducted
an Initial Study (Environmental Assessment 97-340) and has determined that the proposed
Specific Plan Amendment will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment;
and a Mitigated Negative Declaration should be recommended for certification; 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 find the following facts and reasons to justify the recommendation of the
specific plan amendment:
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Planning Commission Resolution 97- 042
The proposed Specific Plan amendment is consistent with the goals and policies
of the La Quinta General Plan in that the applicant has applied for a General Plan
Amendment and Zone Change to Tourist Commercial which permits the uses
proposed to be developed, provided conditions are met.
The Specific Plan Amendment will not create conditions materially detrimental to the
public health, safety, and general welfare in that development proposed under the
Specific Plan has been designed to be compatible with the surrounding properties
and provide for necessary public improvements and infrastructure.
The Specific Plan Amendment is compatible with zoning on adjacent properties in
that the changes proposed are primarily adjacent to existing resort type uses (e.g.
hotel facilities and tennis club) or will result in development similar to other country
clubs (e.g. country club maintenance facilities located next to residential uses).
4. The Specific Plan is suitable and appropriate for the property in that the proposed
development is an extension of the existing resort or a use commonly associated
with the existing use. The proposed development will be reviewed under a Site
Development Permit review process at which time project related conditions will be
required to mitigate impacts.
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.
2. That it does hereby confirm the conclusion of Environmental Assessment 97-340,
indicating that the- proposed Specific Plan Amendment will not result in any
significant environmental impacts, and that a Mitigated Negative Declaration should
be certified.
That it does hereby recommend to the City Council approval of the above -described
amendment request for the reasons set forth in this Resolution.
PASSED APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta Planning Commission held on this 8th day of July, 1997, by the following vote, to
wit:
AYES. COMMISSIONERS BUTLER, KIRK, SEATON, TYLER, WOODARD, AND CHAIRMAN
ABELS.
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: COMMISSIONER GARDNER.
ABSTAIN: NONE.
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Planning Commission Resolution 97- 042
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La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.97- 042
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL- ADOPTED
SP 121 E, AMENDMENT #4
KSL RECREATION CORPORATION AND ITS ASSIGNS
JULY 8, 1997
GENERAL
1 . Specific Plan 121 E, Amendment #4, shall comply with the requirements and
standards of the La Quinta Municipal Code and all other applicable laws, unless
modified by the following conditions.
2. The Specific Plan text shall be revised to all required revisions, with a minimum
of five final texts submitted to the Community Development Department.
3. The total number of single family residential units shall be revised to 1436
(1558-143+21).
4. Developer agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of La Quinta
in the event of any legal claim or litigation arising out of the City's approval of
this project.
5. The applicant/developer shall comply with the mitigation measures contained in
the Mitigation Monitoring Plan attached to Environmental Assessment 97-340.
6. Check made out to County of Riverside in the amount of $1328. For the project
Environmental assessment shall be submitted to the Community Development
Department within 24 hours after approval by the City Council.
7. Clubhouses and tennis courts or complexes shall be deleted from the permitted
uses in Planning Area V in the Specific Plan text.
S. The applicant shall provide an easement for all hillside areas to remain
undeveloped open space, except for the areas presently developed.
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
9. Submit to Public Works Department a revised hydrology study to account for
the proposed increase in impermeable surfaces within the specific plan area prior
to issuance of a building permit for any construction authorized by this Specific
Plan for The Applicant.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 97- 042
SP 121E, AMENDMENT #4
July 8, 1997
10. Make changes to specific items in the draft specific plan as follows.
Page Item Comment
3.5 Garage/Carport Setback 20-foot minimum
from street curb or
p e d e s t r i a n
path/walk.
3.6 Garage/Carport Setback 20-foot minimum
from street curb or
p e d e s t r i a n
path/walk.
3.11 Garage/Carport Setback 20-foot minimum
from street curb or
pedestrian path/walk
3.13 Ancillary Building Setback 2 0- f o o t
minimum from
street curb or
pedestrian
path/walk if a
driveway or if
perimeter street
is public.
3.20 Paragraph 3.3.16 Add "roads" to
items for which
plans are
required. Add
the requirement
that plans be
approved by the
City Engineer.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 97-042
SP 121E, AMENDMENT #4
July 8, 1997
3.21 Paragraphs C-2 and C-3 Plans for and
revisions to on -site
parking and
circulation facilities
shall be approved by
the City Engineer.
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