PCRES 1998-086PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 98-086
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 98-042 TO ALLOW A TIME
EXTENSION FOR AN EXISTING UNLIT GOLF SCHOOL AND
DRIVING RANGE WITHIN THE LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
(RL) ZONING DISTRICT AT 45-995 DUNE PALMS ROAD
CASE NO. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 98-042
GARRY HOPKINS
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 8th day of December, 1998, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing, at the
request of Mr. Garry Hopkins, to consider Conditional Use Permit 98-042 for a time
extension for an existing unlit golf school and driving range within the Low Density
Residential (RL) Zoning District, located at 45-995 Dune Palms Road; and,
WHEREAS, at the Public Hearing upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said Planning
Commission did make the following findings to justify the approval of said Conditional
Use Permit:
1. Conditional Use Permit 98-042 is consistent with current standards of the
Zoning Code in that the existing Zoning District is RL (Low Density Residential)
which permits lit or unlit driving ranges with an approved conditional use
permit as indicated in Section 9.40.040 of the Zoning Code. Therefore, the
continuation of the La Quinta Golf Ranch School is consistent with the current
Zoning Code.
2. The site is designated Low Density Residential (LDR) by the La Quinta General
Plan, which permits golf courses and recreational amenities within residential
areas. Therefore, the continuation of the La Quinta Golf Ranch School is
compatible with the goals and policies of the General Plan.
3. The requested time extension is exempt from the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as allowed in Section 15301 of the CEQA
Guidelines , as the golf school is an existing land use and there is no proposed
modification to the operation or extent of the use.
4. Approval of the time extension will not create conditions materially detrimental
to the public health, safety and general welfare or injurious to or incompatible
with other properties or land uses in the vicinity, as a safety net along the
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southern boundary of the applicant's property was installed to protect the
public from errant golf balls, and such safety netting is required as a condition
of approval along the northern property boundary. The west property line will
not be affected by errant golf balls due to the distance from the tee box.
Additionally, proposed conditions of approval will ensure that the golf school
meets the current standards for traffic and circulation.
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
said Planning Commission in this case;
2. That it does hereby approve the above described Conditional Use Permit, 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 8th day of December, 1998, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Abels, Kirk, Robbins, and Chairman Tyler.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Butler.
ABSTAIN: None
ROBERT T. TYLER, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
HERM,E N, Community Development Director
La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 98-086
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 98-042 HOPKINS
DECEMBER 8, 1998
1. Upon their approval by the Planning Commission, the City Clerk is authorized
to file these Conditions of Approval with the Riverside County Recorder for
recordation against the properties to which they apply.
2. Prior to the issuance of a grading, improvement or building permit, the
applicant shall obtain permits and/or clearances from the following public
agencies:
• Fire Marshal
• Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Improvement Permit)
• Community Development Department
• Riverside County Environmental Health Department
• Desert Sands Unified School District
• 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.
3. By June 8, 1999, the applicant shall deed:
A. Right of way to complete the north half (37 feet) of the Westward Ho
right of way; and,
B. Five-foot public utility easements adjacent to the Westward Ho and
Dune Palms Road rights of way; and,
C. Abutter's rights of access to public streets and properties from all
frontage along the streets and properties except access points shown
on the approved plans.
4. Stormwater falling on site during the peak 24-hour period of a 100-year storm
(the design storm) shall be retained within the development unless otherwise
approved by the City Engineer. The tributary drainage area shall extend to the
centerline of adjacent public streets.
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Conditions of Approval - Adopted
Conditional Use Permit 98-042 Hopkins
December 8, 1998
5. Existing and proposed utilities within or adjacent to the site shall be installed
underground. Power lines exceeding 34.5 kv are exempt from this requirement.
6. The applicant shall install the following street improvements:
A. Westward Ho Drive (Collector) - Construct applicant's half of 50-foot
street improvement plus six-foot sidewalk.
B. Dune Palms Road (Secondary Arterial) - Construct applicant's half of 64-
foot street improvement plus eight -foot sidewalk.
Public street improvements shall conform with the City's General Plan in effect
at the time of construction and improvement widths may differ from the listed
widths.
7. All improvement plans including grading, drainage, streets, and parking areas
shall be signed and stamped by engineers licensed to practice in the State of
California. Improvements shall be designed and constructed in accordance with
the LQMC, adopted standards, supplemental drawings and specifications, and
as approved by the City Engineer.
8. By January 1, 2002, the applicant shall provide completed improvement plans
and construct the required improvements or shall enter into a secured
agreement for the plans and improvements.
If the improvements are secured, security shall be based on estimates provided
by the applicant and approved by the City Engineer and shall conform with
Chapter 13 , LQMC. The improvements shall be completed within four years
of the City's approval of the CUP.
9. Golf course screening along the northern property line of this cup shall be
installed prior to the issuance of the first single family residential building
permit for those houses to be constructed adjacent to this property line (which
is the southern boundary of Tract 27519).
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