PCRES 1997-061PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 97-061
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 15`h
day of September, and 8'h day of July, 1997, hold duly noticed public hearings 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 employee
parking lot 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 97-343) 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,
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Planting Commission Resolution 97-061
Specific Plan 121-E, Revised (Amendment #4)
September 15, 1997
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 for approval of the specific plan amendment:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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 parking lots located near 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-
1. 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 97-343,
indicating that the proposed Specific Plan Amendment will not result in any
significant environmental impacts, and that a Mitigated Negative Declaration should
be certified.
3. That it does hereby recommend to the City Council approval of the above -described
amendment request for the reasons set forth in this Resolution.
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Planning Commission Resolution 97-061
Specific Plan 121-E, Revised (Amendment 44)
September 15, 1997
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the
La Quinta Planning Commission held on this 15th day of September, 1997, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Abels, Kirk, Woodard and Chairman Butler.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Gardner, Seaton, and Tyler.
ABSTAIN: None.
LIS
RY HERI;I/IAN, Community
of La Quinta, California
lopment Director
ti
RICH BUTLER, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
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RESOLUTION 97-061
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL -ADOPTED
SP 121E, AMENDMENT #4
KSL RECREATION CORPORATION AND ITS ASSIGNS
SEPTEMBER 16, 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 pursuant 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 allowed in the specific plan
area shall be revised to 1367 subject to approval of a Site Development Permit
and/or Tentative Tract Map.
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. The City of La Quinta shall have the right to select its
defense counsel in its sole discretion.
5. The applicant/developer shall comply with the mitigation measures contained
in the Mitigation Monitoring Plan attached to Environmental Assessment 97-
343.
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. Prior to issuance of first building permit, the applicant shall provide an
easement to be recorded for all hillside areas to remain undeveloped open
space, except for the areas presently developed. Easement to be approved by
the City Attorney prior to recordation.
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
8. 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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RESOLUTION. 97-061
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SP 121E, AMENDMENT #4
SEPTEMBER 16, 1997
9. Make changes to specific items in the specific plan as follows.
Page Item
3.5 Garage/Carport Setback
3.6 Garage/Carport Setback
3.11 Garage/Carport Setback
3.20 Paragraph 3.3.16
3.21 Paragraphs C-2 and C-3
Comment
5 ft. or 20-foot minimum from street
curb or pedestrian path/walk if
garage/carport is provided as individual
structure for specific unit on private or
public street.
5 ft. or 20-foot minimum from street
curb or pedestrian path/walk if
garage/carport is provided as individual
structure for specific unit on private or
public street.
5 ft. or 20-foot minimum from street
curb or pedestrian path/walk if
garage/carport is provided as individual
structure for specific unit on private or
public street.
Add "roads" to items for which plans
are required. Add the requirement that
plans be approved by the City
Engineer.
Plans for and revisions to on -site
parking and circulation facilities shall be
approved by the City Engineer.
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