PCRES 1998-027PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 98-027
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF
SPECIFIC PLAN 97-031
CASE NO.: SPECIFIC PLAN 97-031
APPLICANT: CATELLUS RESIDENTIAL GROUP/
LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission for the City of La Quinta, California, did on
the 12th day of May, 1998, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider Specific Plan 97-031 to
allow a mixed use residential development consisting of 118 Senior Apartments and 86 Single Family
Residences on 34.4 acres, located at the northwest comer of Jefferson Street and 48th Avenue, more
particularly described as:
A PORTION OF THE SOUTH HALF
OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER
OF SECTION 29 TOWNSHIP
5 SOUTH RANGE 7 EAST
SAN BERNARDINO MERIDIAN
WHEREAS, the proposed V'dlage on the Green is an implementation action under the
La Quinta Redevelopment Plan for Project Area #2. An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was
certified for this Plan by the City Council (State Clearing House 488041111). Pursuant to Public
Resources Code 21090, all actions taken to implement a Redevelopment Plan are deemed a single
project and no further environmental review is necessary beyond analysis of project -specific impacts.
Therefore an Environmental Assessment as an Addendum to the EIR was prepared to determine
whether the conditions referenced in Public Resources Code Section 21166 are present; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has considered the EIR for Redevelopment
Area #2 and addendum thereto; and,
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and
argument, if any, of all interested persons wanting to be heard, said Planning Commission did make
the following Mandatory Findings of approval to justify a recommendation for approval of said
Specific Plan 97-031:
That the proposed Specific Plan is consistent with the goals and policies of the La Quinta
General Plan in that the property is designated Mixed/Regional Commercial which permits
the residential uses proposed for the property and is consistent with the goals, policies and
intent of the General Plan Land Use Element (Chapter 2) provided conditions are met. A
General Plan Amendment is being processed concurrently to reduce street widths from 36 feet
to 32 and 28 feet.
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Planning Commission Resolution 98-027
Specific Plan 97-031
2. That the Specific Plan will not create conditions materially detrimental to the public health,
safety and general welfare in that development per the Specific Plan will provide for extensive
public improvements and conforms to good land use practice by encouraging a
comprehensive approach to development of a mixed use senior apartments and single family
detached residential neighborhood.
The Specific Plan is compatible with the zoning of adjacent properties in that the site is
bounded by compatible residential uses will ensure potentially negative impacts, such as noise
and lighting, as they will be reduced to a level of insignificance by landscape buffers, walls,
site configurations and shielding to prevent glare and spillage are incorporated into the
project. Residential uses to the east (across Jefferson Street), consists of a mobile home park
in Indio and residential.
4. The Specific Plan is suitable and appropriate for the subject property provided the measures
of the EIR and Conditions of Approval are met. The EIR is a detailed plan for development
in a specific area. The La Quinta Storm Channel serves as a buffer from the Desert Sands
School District Administration Center. A six foot perimeter wall will separate the Senior
Apartments from Indio's commercially designated property.
The conditions outlined in Public Resources Cod 21166 are not present.
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 recommend approval of the above -described Specific Plan request for the
reasons set forth in this Resolution, and subject to the attached Conditions of Approval.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
Planning Commission, held on this 12th of May, 1998, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Abels, Gardner, Kirk, Seaton, Tyler, and Chairman Butler
NOES: Commissioner Woodard
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Planning Commission Resolution 98-027
Specific Plan 97-031
RIC BUTLER, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
Dpment Director
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 98-027
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SPECIFIC PLAN 97-031
MAY 12, 1998
Upon their approval by the City Council, the City Clerk is directed to file these Conditions of
Approval with the Riverside County Recorder for recordation against the properties to which
they apply.
2. Prior to issuance of the grading permit, the applicant shall revise
A. The prototype unit specified for Lot 1 shall be changed so that the courtyard is in the
front or sideyard and shall not be located in the rear yard, adjacent to Avenue 48.
B. The monument signs proposed for the medians shall be deleted and the brass lettering
shall be placed on the perimeter wall.
C. The Village Green shall have a 3:1 slope with a 1% cross slope.
Applicant 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.
4. The letter dated April 22, 1998, from the property manager, Ecumenical Association for
Housing, regarding the provision of transportation to surrounding services shall be included and
implemented.
The plant palette specifications for tree calipher size shall be in conformance with nursery
standards for the specific tree type.
6. Alternative wood fence options shall be pursued.
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