PCRES 1998-060PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 98-060
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC PLAN 98-032 FOR THE
RETREAT AT THE QUARRY
CASE NO.: SPECIFIC PLAN 98-032
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta did on the
28' day of July, 1998, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request of
LA QUINTA GOLF PROPERTIES for approval of a Specific Plan to allow 28 resort
residential units and a recreation building and related amenities, located at the
northeast corner of Tom Fazio Lane North and Quarry Lane in The Quarry at La
Quinta, 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
Department has conducted an Initial Study (Environmental Assessment 98-359) and
determined that the proposed Specific Plan will not have a significant impact on the
environment and a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact is
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 for approval of the Specific Plan:
1. The Specific Plan is consistent with the goals and policies of the La Quinta
General Plan in that the residential uses are within the allowable 2-4 dwelling
units per acre land use designation and the uses proposed are permitted under
the Low Density Residential designation.
2. The Specific Plan will not create conditions materially detrimental to the public
health, safety, and general welfare in that development allowed under the
Specific Plan is compatible with existing uses and development standards
contained in the Specific Plan will ensure high quality development.
3. The Specific Plan will provide land use compatibility with zoning on adjacent
properties in that the uses allowed are either residential or recreational which
are allowed in residential projects
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4. The Specific Plan is suitable and appropriate for the property in that it is
adjacent to two collector streets within the project and across the street from
the clubhouse for The Quarry.
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 recommend that a Mitigated Negative Declaration of
Environmental Impact be certified for this project.
3. That it does hereby recommend to the City Council approval of the above -
described 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 28' day of July, 1998, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Abels, Butler, Kirk, Robbins, and Chairman Tyler
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ROBERT TYLER, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
iY HER AN, Community Development Director
of La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 98-060
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SPECIFIC PLAN 98-032 - LA QUINTA GOLF PROPERTIES
JULY 28, 1998
Added by Planning Commission July 28, 1998
GENERAL
1. Specific Plan 98-032 shall comply with the requirements and standards of the
La Quinta Municipal Code and all other applicable laws, unless modified by the
following conditions.
The Specific Plan shall expire if not established within 24 months of the
effective date of approval. Established means that a ministerial permit for
development related to the Specific Plan has been issued.
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. Construction of Phase 2 cottages (two units) may be approved by the Director
of Community Development if they are architecturally compatible with those
approved by Conditional Use Permit 98-040.
5. A Site Development Permit shall be approved by the Planning Commission for
the maximum 23 resort units in Planning Area 3.
6. All conditions of the Mitigation Monitoring Plan for Environmental Assessment
98-359 shall be met.
7. 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.
PROPERTY RIGHTS
8. All easements, rights of way and other property rights necessary for the
ultimate use of the development and functioning of improvements shall be
dedicated, granted or otherwise conferred, or the process of said dedication,
granting, or conferral shall be ensured, prior to approval of final maps or parcel
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maps or waivers of parcel maps. Conferrals shall include irrevocable offers to
dedicate or grant easements to the City for emergency vehicles and for access
to and maintenance, construction, and reconstruction of essential
improvements located on street, drainage or common lots or within utility
easements.
9. DELETED BY PLANNING COMMISSION 7-28-98
10. The applicant shall vacate abutter's rights of access to Cahuilla Park Road and
the most easterly 250 feet of Quarry Lane. Emergency access may be
approved along these roads.
11. Parcel or tract maps within this specific plan shall not rescind the public street
dedication made on Tract 28650.
12. The applicant shall dedicate any easements necessary for placement of and
access to utility lines and structures.
13. The applicant shall cause no easements to be granted or recorded over any
portion of this property between the date of approval by the City Council and
the date of recording of any final map(s) covering the same portion of the
property unless such easements are approved by the City Engineer.
14. The following minimum street improvements shall be constructed to conform
with the General Plan street type noted in parentheses:
a. OFF -SITE STREETS
When Jefferson Street and/or Cahuilla Park Road are realigned or
otherwise improved, the applicant shall consent to realignment of
the east end of Quarry Lane as approved by the City Engineer.
b. PRIVATE STREETS AND CULS DE SAC
L Residential - 36 feet wide if double loaded (building lots on both
sides), 32 feet if single loaded
ii. Cul de sac curb radius - 45'
Entry drives, turn knuckles, corner cutbacks, and other features contained in
the approved construction plans may warrant additional street widths as
determined by the City Engineer.
15. Access points (other than emergency access) shall not occur along Cahuilla
Park Road or along the easterly 250 feet of Quarry Lane.
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16. Perimeter walls and required landscaping for the entire perimeter to be
enclosed shall be constructed prior to final inspection and occupancy of any
structures within the specific plan area unless a phasing plan or construction
schedule is approved by the City Engineer. Perimeter landscaping along
Cahuilla Park Road shall match the existing landscaping to the north.
17. Landscape and irrigation plans for landscaped lots and perimeter areas shall be
prepared by a licensed landscape architect. Landscape and irrigation plans
shall be approved by the Community Development Department. Landscape
and irrigation construction plans shall be submitted to the Public Works
Department for review and approval by the City Engineer. The plans are not
approved for construction until they have been approved and signed by the
City Engineer, the Coachella Valley Water District, and the Riverside County
Agricultural Commissioner.
18. Slopes shall not exceed 5:1 within public rights of way and 3:1 in landscape
areas outside the right of way unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer.
19. Landscape areas shall have permanent irrigation improvements meeting the
requirements of the City Engineer. Use of lawn shall be minimized with no
lawn or spray irrigation within 5-feet of curbs along public streets.
20. The applicant shall ensure that landscaping plans and utility plans are
coordinated to provide visual screening of above -ground utility structures.
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21. All requirements of the Coachella Water District shall be complied with, as
stated in their letter dated June 1, 1998, on file in the Community
development Department.
22. Fire Department requirements shall be established during time of development
permit review.
23." Maximum building height in Specific Plan text shall be reduced from 34 feet
to 28 feet.
24.' Corner visibility at Quarry Lane and Cahuilla Park Road shall be maintained per
Code requirements and to the satisfaction of the City.
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