PCRES 1999-059PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99-059
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC PLAN DEVELOPMENT
PRINCIPALS AND GUIDELINES FOR A 200 UNIT
APARTMENT COMPLEX
CASE NO.: SPECIFIC PLAN 99-037
A. G. SPANOS CORPORATION
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta did on the
271" day of July, 1999, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request of
A. G. Spanos Corporation to approve the development principals and guidelines for a
200 unit apartment complex located on the east side of Adams Street, and
approximately 507 feet north of Avenue 48, more particularly described as:
Portion of Assessor's Parcel No. 649-030-036; Portions of S% of
Section 29, TSS, R7E, SBBM
WHEREAS, the proposed Specific Plan is an implementation action under
the La Quinta Redevelopment Plan for Project Area #2. An Environmental Impact
Report was certified for this Plan by the City Council (State Clearinghouse
#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.
Therefore, an Environmental Assessment (EA 99-385) as an Addendum to the EIR was
prepared to determine whether the conditions referenced in Public Resources Code
Section 21 166 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 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:
The Specific Plan, as proposed, is consistent with the goals and policies of the
La Quinta General Plan in that the property is designated for either commercial
uses or medium and high density residential uses under the Mixed/Regional
Commercial category (Policy 2-3.1 .7). The proposed density will be 14 units
per acre where 16 units per acre is allowed. Additionally, the applicant is
providing 20 of the 200 units as affordable (low and moderate income) in
compliance with criteria for residential uses.
2. The Specific Plan document outlines development principles and design
guidelines that ensure the apartment complex will not be detrimental to public
health, safety and general welfare.
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Planning commission Resolution 99-059
Specific Plan 99-037 (Spanos)
July 27, 1999
3. The Specific Plan document allows for a 200 unit apartment complex. Low
density residential units exist across Adams Street, to the east and south the
property is owned by the City's Redevelopment Agency and intended for
residential development, thereby providing land use compatibility.
4. The Specific Plan property is suitable and appropriate in that it is accessible
from Adams Street, and provides a transitional buffer between adjacent future
land uses.
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 the EIR Addendum of Environmental
Impact be certified for this project.
3. That it does hereby recommend to the City Council approval of the Specific Plan
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 27`h day of July, 1999, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Abels, Butler, Robbins, Tyler and Chairman Kirk
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
KIRK, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
n
Community Development Director
, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99-059
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SPECIFIC PLAN 99-037, A. G. SPANOS CORP.
JULY 27, 1999
GENEBAL
1 . The development shall comply with Exhibit "A" of Specific Plan 99-037, unless
otherwise amended herein.
2. Developer/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.
3. The Conditions of Approval for Site Development Permit 99-654 are binding for
this Specific Plan.
4. The developer shall comply with any provisions outlined in Environmental
Assessment 99-385.
Final fire protection requirements will be determined when specific project plans are
submitted. The Fire Department recommends the following fire protection measures
be provided in accordance with the La Quinta Municipal Code and/or Riverside County
Fire Department protection standards:
5. All water mains and fire hydrants providing required fire flows shall be
constructed in accordance with the appropriate sections of CVWD Standard W-
33, subject to the approval by the Riverside County Fire Department.
6. All roads need to be a minimum of 20 feet unobstructed width, subject to
approval by the Fire Department.
7. Specific access plans shall be submitted.
TEXLAMENDMENT CHANGE$
The Specific Plan document shall be revised as follows:
Exhibits 5 & 9 (and any other applicable location in the document) - Remove "6' high
masonry wall" notation from north property line. The grade difference with the
approved grading plan for the property to the north will require a stepped -back
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Conditions of Approval
Specific Plan 99-037 - AG Spanos
July 27, 1999
retaining wall approximately 12' in height. If grade differential between properties is
less, the developer shall work with City staff to reduce the height of the retaining wall.
Exhibit 6 (and any other applicable location in the document) - Revise note on the
landscape lot. The 20-foot landscape setback will remain under private ownership.
The only dedication(s) over this area would be sidewalk easement if the sidewalk
meanders into the setback and any needed utility or bus waiting shelter easements.
Page 13 (Section 2.10.3) - Eliminate second sentence
Page 17 (Section 2.40.3) - Eliminate third sentence
Page 21 (Section 2.50.4) - Change Palm Desert Waste Management to Waste
Management of the Desert
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