PCRES 1999-043PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99-043
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY.OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO
THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE DEVELOPMENT
PLANS FOR A POOL FACILITY AND ENTRY GATES WITHIN
A 26 ACRE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION.
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 97-618, AMENDMENT #1
APPLICANT: CATELLUS RESIDENTIAL GROUP/LA QUINTA
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 11 th day of May, 1999, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to review the
development plans for a pool facility and entry gates within a 26 acres single family
residential subdivision:
WHEREAS, the Architectural and Landscaping Committee of the City of
La Quinta, California, did on the 5ch day of May, 1999, hold a public meeting to review
the architectural and landscape plans for the pool facility within a 26 acres single
family residential subdivision , more particularly described as:
A PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST
QUARTER OF SECTION 29 TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH RANGE 7 EAST
SAN BERNARDINO MERIDIAN
WHEREAS, the proposed Village on the Green is an implementation action
under the La Quinta Redevelopment Plan for Project Area #2. An EIR was certified for
this Plan by the City Council (State Clearing House #88041 1 1 1). 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. No changed circumstances or conditions exist
which would trigger the preparation of a subsequent EIR pursuant to Public Resources
Code Section 21 166; and,
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments, 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 to the City Council of said Site Development Permit
97-618 Amendment #1:
The proposed residential development is consistent with the City's General Plan
in that the property is designated Mixed/Regional Commercial (M/RC). The Land
Use Element (Policy 2-3.7) of the 1992 General Plan Update allows residential
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Planning Commission Resolution 99-043
Site Development Permit 97-618, Amendment #1
uses and associated amenities, gated entries , and pool facilities. The project
is consistent with the goals, policies and intent of the La Quinta General Plan
Land Use Element (Chapter 2) provided conditions are met.
2. The proposed residential development is consistent with the goals and
objectives of the Village on the Green Specific Plan in that the project enhances
the subdivision recreational amenities and will comply with the development
standards and design guidelines provided conditions are met.
3. The pool facility and entry gates will be consistent with the City's Zoning Code
and the Village on the Green Specific Plan provided conditions are met.
4. The site design including the vehicular and pedestrian circulation of the
proposed gated entries contributes to the high quality of residential development
in the City.
5. The landscape design surrounding the proposed pool facility conforms to the
Specific Plan plant palette.
6. The architectural design of the pool facility is compatible with the subdivision's
architectural design in that the restroom/shower building uses similar building
materials and colors.
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 constitute the findings of the Planning
Commission in this case;
2. That it does recommend approval to the City Council of Site Development
Permit 97-618 Amendment #1 for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and
subject to the attached conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta City Planning Commission, held on the 11th day of May, 1999, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Abels, Kirk, Robbins, and Chairman Tyler
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Butler
FTIVI-Ift"T �
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Planning Commission Resolution 99-043
Site Development Permit 97-618, Amendment #1
ROBERT T. TYLER, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
iY HFRMAN, Community Development Director
of La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99-043
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 97-618, AMENDMENT #1 - ADOPTED
CATELLUS RESIDENTIAL GROUP/LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MAY 11, 1999
1. The 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.
2. The landscape plan shall be modified prior to issuance of the pool permit to shift
the Acacia and Palo Verde trees away from the pool area.
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