PCRES 2000-056PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2000-056
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE WEISKOPF
COURSE SPECIFIC PLAN REGARDING THE
REMOVAL OF SIDEWALKS ON THE EAST SIDE OF
MADISON STREET
CASE NO.: SPECIFIC PLAN 90-017, AMENDMENT #1
FORREST HAAG FOR KSL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta did on the
22ND day of August, 2000, hold duly a noticed public hearing to consider the request
of FORREST HAAG, ALSA for KSL Development Corporation for approval of
Amendment #1 to Specific Plan 90-017 to delete the requirement for a sidewalk on
Madison Street north of Avenue 58, more particularly described as:
Tract 29147
WHEREAS, said Specific Plan Amendment has complied with the
requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) of 1970" as amended (Resolution 83-68), in that the La Quinta Community
Development Department has determined that this project is exempt per Section
15304, Class 4(C) of CEQA. An Environmental Impact Report (EA 90-161 for SP 90-
017) was certified on December 3, 1991, by the City Council. No changed
circumstances or conditions exist which would trigger the preparation of a subsequent
environmental impact report or environmental review pursuant to Public Resources
Code 21166; 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 Amendment:
1. The proposed Specific Plan Amendment is consistent with the goals and policies
of the La Quinta General Plan in that the residential and related recreational uses
proposed are consistent with use of the site as stipulated in the General Plan.
2. The Specific Plan Amendment will not create conditions materially detrimental
to the public health, safety, and general welfare in that the multi -purpose trail
will provide access in place of the sidewalk.
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3. The Specific Plan Amendment will provide land use compatibility with zoning
on adjacent properties in that the resulting residential and recreational uses are
compatible with the adjacent zoning.
4. The Specific Plan Amendment is suitable and appropriate for the property in that
the amendment strives to implement the golf and residential intent of the zoning
and General Plan land use designation.
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 confirm the conclusion of the La Quinta Community
Development Department that the project needs no further environmental
assessment.
3. That it does hereby recommend to the City Council approval of the above -
described amendment request for the reasons set forth in this Resolution,
subject to the attached conditions, labeled Exhibit "A".
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the
La Quinta Planning Commission held on this 22No day of August, 2000, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Abels, Butler, Kirk, Tyler, and Chairman Robbins
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
STEVE ROBBINS, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
JERRY HERMA Community Development Director
Ci4v of La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2000-056
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SPECIFIC PLAN 90-017, AMENDMENT #1
FORREST HAAG FOR KSL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
AUGUST 22, 2000
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL EXHIBIT "A"
GENERAL
Specific Plan 90-017, Amendment #1 shall comply with the requirements and
standards of the La Quinta Municipal Code and all other applicable laws, unless
modified by the following conditions.
2. The approved Specific Plan text on file in the Community Development
Department, shall be revised to incorporate in the appropriate chapter and
section the following conditions, with final texts (4) submitted to the
Community Development Department within 30 days of final approval by the
City Council.
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.
The City shall promptly notify the developer of any claim, action or proceeding
and shall cooperate fully in the defense.
4. Condition #40 of Resolution 98-030 for Specific Plan 90-017, (second annual
review) is hereby amended as follows:
A six foot wide meandering sidewalk shall be constructed in the northerly
and westerly parkway and landscaped setback lots of 58T" Avenue and
Madison Street, respectively. On the east side of Madison Street, the
required equestrian trail shall function as a multi -purpose trail for
pedestrians, horses, etc.
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