PCRES 2001-109PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001-109
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING THE
RECONFIGURATION OF 21 RESIDENTIAL LOTS TO
ENCOMPASS ORIGINALLY APPROVED OPEN SPACE ON
THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF EISENHOWER DRIVE AND
AVENUE 50.
CASE NO.: TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 30125
(AMENDMENT#1)
KSL LAND CORPORATION
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did,
on the 281h day of August, 2001, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing, at the request of KSL
Land Corporation, to consider an amendment to a Tentative Tract Map for a residential
tract, more particularly described as:
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 30125
APN: 658-190-004, 773-020-021, 773-020-033, 773-020-034
WHEREAS, Tentative Tract Map 30125 was approved by the City Council on
June 19, 2001 under Resolution 2001-87; 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, per Section 13.12.130 (Mandatory Findings of Approval),
to justify the approval of said Tentative Tract Map amendment:
1. Co_nsstency with General Plan. The property is designated Low Density
Residential. The Land Use Element of the General Plan encourages differing
residential developments throughout the City. The project is consistent with the
goals, policies and intent of the La Quinta General Plan Land Use Element (Chapter
2) insofar as Low Density Residential development fits the character of the City's
residential community.
2. Con.sistency with City Zoning Ordinance-. The proposed development is
consistent with the land uses specified in the Zoning Ordinance, as conditioned.
Modifications to the City's standards, which are included in Specific Plan 121-E,
Amendment #5, are justified in that the current amendment does not alter the land
uses or the zoning of Tentative Tract Map 30125.
3. Comp iance with th alifornio Environment I ualit Act, The La Quinta
Community Development Department has determined that this request has been
previously assessed in conjunction with Tentative Tract Map 30125 approved by the
City Council on June 19, 2001 by Resolution 2001-87. There are no changed
circumstances, conditions, or new information which would trigger the preparation
of a subsequent environmental assessment pursuant to Public Resources Code
Section 21166.
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Planning Commission Resolution 2001-109
Tentative Tract Map 30125, Amendment #1
KSL Land Corporation
August 28, 2001
4. Site Design. The proposed design of the subdivision conforms with the
development standards found in the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance, as
modified in the Specific Plan. In addition, the site is physically suitable for the
proposed land division, as the area is flat and without physical constraints, and the
Tentative Tract Map amendment is consistent with other parcels in the La Quinta
Resort project.
5. Site Improv_eme v Infrastructure improvements such as gas, electric, sewer
and water will service the site in underground facilities as required. No adverse
impacts have been identified based on letters of response from affected public
agencies.
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 recommend approval to the City Council the above described
Tentative Tract Map amendment, 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 281" day of August, 2001, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Butler, Kirk, Robbins, Tyler, and Chairman Abels
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
UYS ABELS, Chairman
a Quinta, California
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Planning Commission Resolution 2001-109
Tentative Tract Map 30125, Amendment #1
KSL Land Corporation
August 28, 2001
ATTEST:
RY HEf If N, Community Development Director
of La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001-109
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 30125 (AMENDMENT #1)
KSL LAND CORPORATION
AUGUST 28, 2001
GENERAL CC+NDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. The applicant agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of La Quinta
(the "City"), its agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action, or
proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this Tentative Tract
Map amendment. The City shall have sole discretion in selecting its defense
counsel.
The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding and
shall cooperate fully in the defense.
2. Development of this site shall be in substantial conformance with Exhibits approved
and contained in the file for Tentative Tract Map 30125, unless amended by the
following conditions.
3. All conditions of approval adopted by the City Council on June 19, 2001 shall be
followed.
PUBLIC
WC+RM
The Public Works Department requests the following changes/additions to the existing
conditions for the subject map (TTM 30125 Amendment #1):
Add the following Condition:
FINAL MAP AND PARCEL MAP(S,)
21, Tentative Parcel Map 30146 shall be recorded prior to the recordation of Tentative
Tract Map 30125.
Revise the following Condition:
RED -TIRED IMPROVEMENT
Condition No 47:
The applicant shall install the following street improvements to conform with the
General Plan street type noted in parentheses. (Public street improvements shall
conform with the City's General Plan in effect at the time of construction.)
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001-109
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 30125 (AMENDMENT #1)
KSL LAND CORPORATION
AUGUST 28, 2001
(A) OFF -SITE STREETS
22. Eisenhower Drive (Primary Arterial) - Applicant shall construct half of the
total street improvements in compliance with the General Plan along the 500-
foot (the property adjacent to TT 30125) frontage on Eisenhower Drive.
Applicant shall also construct a six foot meandering sidewalk, parkway
landscaping, and a 12-foot raised center median. Applicant will be
reimbursed for the cost of the median construction from the Transportation
DIF in an amount not to exceed the budget allowance for this median
construction.
Applicant shall dedicate all future right-of-way along Eisenhower Drive,
adjacent to Golf Hole #13 on the Dunes course (or if renumbered, the golf
hole adjacent to Eisenhower Drive), necessary for the construction of
Eisenhower Drive pursuant to General Plan street standards.
Applicant shall dedicate a temporary construction easement to the City
of La Quinta, ten (10) feet wide, along the east side of Eisenhower Drive
from the southerly tract boundary south to the bridge across the
Oleander Reservoir Evacuation Channel (adjacent to Parcel 3, Parcel
Map 28334, PMB 189129-31). The west boundary of said easement shall
be the east Right -of --Way line of Eisenhower Drive. Said easement shall
be to allow the future construction of a block retaining wall.
Applicant shall dedicate a permanent easement to the City of La Quinta,
three (3) feet wide, along the east side of Eisenhower Drive from the
southerly tract boundary south to the bridge across the Oleander
Reservoir Evacuation Channel (adjacent to Parcel 3, Parcel Map 28334,
PMB 189129-31). The west boundary of said easement shall be the east
Right -of Way line of Eisenhower Drive. Said easement shall be for the
future block retaining wall.
Applicant shall be responsible for all modifications to Golf Hole #13 on the
Dunes Course...
The Applicant may enter into a secured agreement for the construction of
Eisenhower Drive street improvements...
The Eisenhower Drive improvements...
23. Avenue 50 (Primary Arterial) - Construct median...
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001.109
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 30125 (AMENDMENT#1)
KSL LAND CORPORATION
AUGUST 28, 2001
B. PRIVATE STREETS
Residential (Lots A fl: 28-foot travel width,...
Emergency Access (Lot G): Minimum 25-foot travel width,
measured gutter flow -line to gutter flow -line.
C. CULS DE SAC
Use Riverside County Standard 800...
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