PCRES 1998-005PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 98-005
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT #2 TO SPECIFIC PLAN
85-006.
CASE NO.:SPECIFIC PLAN 85-006, AMENDMENT #2
KSL LAND HOLDINGS, INC.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta did on the
23' day of December, 1997, continued to the 27" day of January, 1998, hold duly
noticed public hearings to consider the request of KSL Land Holdings for approval of
an Amendment to the Oak Tree West Specific Plan to allow 6,000 square foot lots
with lot widths of 55 feet within the Specific Plan area, generally located on the west
side of Jefferson Street, north of 54" Avenue, and south of 5O`h Avenue;
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
has determined that this request is categorically exempted pursuant to the guidelines
for implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15304,
Classes 4e and 5; 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 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 lot width and size requirements
are not specified in the General Plan.
2. The Specific Plan Amendment will not create conditions materially detrimental
to the public health, safety, and general welfare in that development allowed
under the Specific Plan Amendment is compatible with existing uses.
3. The Specific Plan Amendment will provide land use compatibility with zoning
on adjacent properties in that the changes proposed will require that uses be
reviewed to ensure that they are compatible with the surrounding properties.
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Planning Commission Resolution 98-005
January 27, 1998
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 the Community Development
Director that this request is categorically exempted pursuant to the guidelines
for implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15304,
Classes 4e and 5.
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,
subject to the attached conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the
La Quinta Planning Commission held on this 27th day of January, 1998, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS ABELS, KIRK, SEATON, TYLER, WOODWARD AND
CHAIRMAN BUTLER.
NOES: NONE.
ABSENT: COMMISSIONER GARDNER.
ABSTAIN: NONE.
RI H BUTLER, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
RRY HVRMAN, Community Development Director
y of La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 98-005
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SP 85-006, AMENDMENT #2
KSL LAND HOLDINGS, INC.
JANUARY 27, 1998
GENERAL
1 . Specific Plan 85-006, Amendment #2, 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 on file in the Community Development Department, shall
be revised to include the following conditions with final texts submitted to the
Community Development Department within 30 days of final approval.
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. The City of La Quinta shall have the right to select its
defense counsel at its sole discretion.
4. The following shall be added to the "HOUSING" section of the Oak Tree West
Specific Plan:
TABLE 1
Single Family Development Standards
These standards apply to all residential units constructed within the Specific
Plan boundary.
Min. Lot size
Minimum lot frontage
Maximum structure height
Maximum number of stories
Minimum front yard setback (non -garage portion
of residence)
Minimum front garage setback
Minimum interior sideyard setback
Minimum exterior sideyard setback
6,000 sq. ft
55 ft.
28* ft.
2*
15 ft.**
20 ft.***
5 ft.
10 ft.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 98-005
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SP 85-006, AMENDMENT #2
KSL LAND HOLDINGS, INC.
JANUARY 27. 1998
Minimum rear yard setback 10 ft.
Minimum livable floor area excluding garage 1400 sq. Ft.
Swimming pool rear setback adjacent golf course 0 ft. with approval
of course owner
* Maximum 22 feet and one story height for structures within 150 feet of
52"° Avenue and Jefferson street.
** Projects with 10 or more residences shall incorporate front setbacks
varying between 15 ft. and 25 ft. to avoid streetscape monotony.
*** 25 ft, if "tilt -up" door is used with 15 ft. allowed if garage is side entry.
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