PCRES 1997-044PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 97- 044
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL OF A SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO ALLOW
119 RESORT RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND A HEALTH SPA IN
THE LA QUINTA RESORT SPECIFIC PLAN AREA
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 97-607
APPLICANT: KSL DESERT RESORTS, INCORPORATED
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 8" day of July, 1997, hold duly noticed Public Hearing to consider the
request of KSL Desert Resorts, Incorporated, for approval of 119 resort residential
units and a 20,200 square foot health spa in the RM Zone (zone change to TC
proposed), located between Avenida Obregon and Calle Mazatlan, south of the Tennis
Club, more particularly described as:
Portion of Section 36, Township 5 South, Range 6 East,
WHEREAS, said Site Development Permit request has complied with the
requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of
1970" as amended by Resolution 83-68, in that the Community Development
Department conducted an initial study (Environmental Assessment 97-340) and has
determined that the proposed Site Development Permit will not have a significant
impact on the environment and a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental
Impact should be recommended for certification; and,
WHEREAS, 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, findings, and reasons to justify approval of Site Development
Permit 97-607:
The project is consistent with the General Plan in that units of this type are
permitted in the Tourist Commercial designation that exist on part of this
property and is proposed for the balance of this property.
2. This project has been designed to be consistent with the provisions of the
Zoning Code and applicable Specific Plan.
3. Processing and approval of this project is in compliance with the requirements
of the California Environmental Quality Act in that an Environmental Assessment
has been prepared and a Mitigated Negative Declaration is recommended.
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4. The architectural design of the project is compatible with the surrounding
development in that it is of architectural design, colors, and materials, and has
been recommended for approval by the Historic Preservation Commission.
5. The site design of the project is attractive and well designed and appropriate for
the area. Parking has been kept around the perimeter of the site to increase the
pedestrian aspect of the project.
6. The landscape design of the project with utilize plants compatible with the
existing development. An emphasis on landscaping will reinforce the resort
community image and character of the area.
7. The project will not require excessive new signs since it will be a part of the La
Quinta Resort and Club.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City
of La Quinta, California, as follows:
1 . That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the
Planning Commission in this case; _
2. That the Planning Commission does hereby recommend approval of Site
Development Permit 97-607 because it is in compliance with the provisions of
Specific Plan 121 E, Amendment #4;
3. That the Environmental Impacts identified under EA 96-340 are binding for this
case.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta Planning Commission, held on this 8" 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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ES ABELS, Chairman
La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
HERM N, Community Development Director
La Qu' ta. California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.97-n44
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 97-607
KSL DESERT RESORTS, INCORPORATED
JULY 8, 1997
GENERAL
The use of this site shall be in conformance with the approved exhibits
contained in Site Development Permit 97-607, unless otherwise amended by
the following conditions.
2. The approved Site Development Permit shall be used within two years of the
date of approval, otherwise, it shall become null and void and of no effect
whatsoever.
"Used" means the issuance of a building permit. A time extension may be
requested as permitted in Municipal Code Section 9.2OO.08OD.
3. 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.
4. The project shall incorporate the latest technology in recycling and other means
of reducing the amount of waste requiring disposal (land filing), during
demolition. Construction, and upon site development/operation.
A► prior to issuance of a demolition/building permit, the applicant shall
provide proof to the Community Development Department that a
recycling company and program has been established for the recycling of
construction/demolition debris.
B) If the applicant can successfully demonstrate that current provisions exist
to meet the requirements of the California Solid Waste Reuse and
Recycling Access Act of 1991, the Community Development Director
may waive, modify, or delete the requirements of this condition.
5. The applicant shall obtain permits and/or clearances from the following public
agencies; as needed:
Fire Marshal
Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Improvement Permit)
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- Community Development Department
- Riverside Co. Environmental Health Department
- Desert Sands Unified School District
- Coachella Valley Water District (per letter of June 25,1997, on file in
Community Development Department)
- Imperial Irrigation District
- California Regional Water Quality Control Board (NPDES Permit)
The applicant is responsible for any requirements of the permits or clearances
from those jurisdictions. If the requirements include approval of improvement
plans, applicant shall furnish proof of said approvals prior to obtaining City
approval of the plans.
For projects requiring NPDES construction permits, the applicant shall include
a copy of the application for the Notice of Intent with grading plans submitted
for plan checking. Prior to issuance of a grading or site construction permit, the
applicant shall submit a copy of the proposed Storm Water Pollution Protection
Plan for review by the Public Works Department.
6. Provisions shall be made to comply with the terms and requirements of the
City's adopted Infrastructure Fee program in effect at the time of issuance of
building permits.
7. The project may be phased if a phasing plan is submitted to the Community
Development Department prior to issuance of a building permit.
8. A six foot high, solid grouted decorative block wall shall be constructed, if not
already existing, adjacent to or across the street from all non -hotel related uses
(Tennis Villas, Santa Rosa Cove residences, and any private residences). Wall to
be constructed prior to any demolition, grading, site disturbance, or construction
on subject property.
9. All new head -in parking spaces shown on east side of Avenida Obregon shall be
provided at the time of demolition of the adjacent 82 space parking lot.
10. The windows on the Spa building shall be revised to provide variety in shape
and orientation.
11. Existing trees shall be retained or relocated whenever possible. Final landscaping
plans, in compliance with all applicable City requirements shall be approved prior
to issuance of first building permit authorized by this approval.
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JULY 8, 1997
12. Site and other applicable plans shall be revised pursuant to requirements of the
Historic Preservation Commission prior to issuance of first building permit for
"resort residential" units.
13. All applicable conditions of Specific Plan 121 E, Amendment #4, and Tentative
Tract 28545 shall be met.
14. Exterior walkway lighting shall be provided. Lighting to be low profile and
comply with Municipal Code and not cause annoyance to surrounding
properties. Plan to be approved by Community Development Department prior
to issuance of building permit.
FIRE MARSHAL
15. Fire apparatus roads shall be provided for every building when any portion of the
facility or any portion of an exterior wall of the first story of the building is
located more than 150 feet from fire apparatus access as measured by an
approved route around the exterior of the building or facility. This requirement
shall be complied with prior to issuance of a building permit.
16. Other requirements of the Fire Marshal shall be determined during the plan
check process.
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