PCRES 2000-079 Hideaway SP 1999-035PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2000-079
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 GOLF
ORIENTED RESIDENTIAL COUNTRY CLUB
CASE NO.: SPECIFIC PLAN 99-035
COUNTRY CLUB PROPERTIES, LP
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta did on the
24T" day of October, 2000, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request
of COUNTRY CLUB PROPERTIES, LP for approval of development principals and
guidelines for a golf oriented 819 residential unit country club, generally located on the
north side of 54T" Avenue, between Jefferson Street and Monroe Street, more
particularly described as:
Portions of Section 9 and 10, T6S, R7E, S.B.B.M.
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 La Quinta Community Development
Department has completed Environmental Assessment 99-380. A Draft Environmental
Impact Report (EIR), State Clearinghouse #1999061109 has been prepared for the
proposed project. It has been determined that with mitigation measures, the project
will not have a significant environmental impact and the EIR should be certified; 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, as proposed, is consistent with the goals and policies of the
La Quinta General Plan in that the property is proposed for 819 units and is
designated for low density residential and very low density residential with a
rural residential overlay which allows up to 2,758 units. The Circulation, Open
Space, Parks and Recreation, Environmental Conservation, Infrastructure and
Public Services, Environmental Hazards, and Air Quality Elements are consistent
with the project proposed by the Specific Plan through compliance with
Conditions of Approval or design of the project.
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Planning Commission Resolution 2000-079
Specific Plan 99-035
October 24, 2000
2. The Specific Plan, subject to conditions 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 and infrastructure proposed 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 project principles and guidelines ensure that the proposed
adjacent residential uses will not be negatively impacted and the project is
similar to the developed property to the south.
4. The Specific Plan project is suitable and appropriate for the property in that the
property has been designated for residential use and development will comply
with applicable City requirements.
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 an Environmental Impact Report be
certified for this project.
3. That it does hereby recommend to the City Council approval of the above -
described specific plan 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 24"' day of October, 2000, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Butler, Kirk, Tyler, and Vice -Chairman Abels
NOES: None
ABSENT: Chairman Robbins
ABSTAIN: None
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Planning Commission Resolution 2000-079
Specific Plan 99-035
October 24, 2000
ABELS, Vice -Chairman
Quinta, California
ATT
ARRV HERI BAN, Community Development Director
City t<if La Quinta, California
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RESOLUTION NO. 2000-079
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SPECIFIC PLAN 99-035
COUNTRY CLUB PROPERTIES, LP
OCTOBER 24, 2000
GENERAL
1. Specific Plan 99-035 shall comply with the requirements and standards of the
La Quinta Municipal Code and all other applicable laws, unless modified by the
following conditions or the Specific Plan.
2. The Specific Plan text on file in the Community Development Department, shall
be revised to incorporate in the appropriate chapter and section the following
conditions and all mitigation measures, with a minimum of five copies of the
revised final approved texts submitted to the Community Development
Department within 30 days of final approval by the City Council or issuance of
a grading permit, whichever occurs first.
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. Upon City Council approval, a memorandum noting that City Conditions of
Approval for development applications exist on the subject property, and are
available for review at City Hall, shall be recorded with the Riverside County
Recorder's office against the property.
5. The Specific Plan text shall add a statement that cuts -de -sac may be: longer
than 1,320 feet long provided they meet the Fire Marshal requirements for
access.
6. The Specific Plan text shall be consistent with the comments of the Coachella
Valley Water District regarding the accompanying Environmental Impact Report.
7. The Specific Plan text shall show existing and proposed natural gas service.
8. The Specific Plan text shall be revised to indicate that overhead utility lines
adjacent to the project area will be undergrounded per City requirements. High
voltage transmission lines are exempt from this requirement with Imperial
Irrigation District approval.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2000-079
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SPECIFIC PLAN 99-035
COUNTRY CLUB PROPERTIES, LP
OCTOBER 24, 2000
9. The Specific Plan text (Exhibit 15) shall show all on -site as well as off -site
emergency accesses.
10. The specific plan text shall add a statement that restroom facilities for
homeowner association and golf course maintenance workers shall be provided
throughout the project to the satisfaction of the Community Development
Director.
LANDSCAPING
11. The Specific plan text under Section 4.4 shall add a statement that landscape
treatment of perimeter streets shall comply with General Plan requirements as
follows:
Jefferson Street - Primary Image Corridor
52ND Avenue - Secondary Image Corridor
54T" Avenue and Madison Street - Agrarian Image Corridor
FEES
12. Within 24 hours after review by the City Council, the property owner/developer
shall submit to the Community Development Department two checks made out
to the County of Riverside in the amount of $78.00 and $850.00 to permit the
filing and posting of the Notice of Determination for EA 99-380 as required by
the California Environmental Quality Act.
ENVIRONMENTAL
17. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, building permit or any earth moving
activities for the project allowed in this specific plan, whichever comes first, the
property owner/developer shall prepare and submit a written report to the
Community Development Department demonstrating compliance with those
mitigation measures of SP 99-035 and EA 99-380.
18. The applicant shall provide a gated access to the project site on Avenue 52
approximately half way between Jefferson Street and Madison Street, but no
less than 1,200 feet away from either of these cross streets. The access point
shall have full turning movements and the developer shall install a traffic signal
at its expense if and when warranted.
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