PCRES 2001-129PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001-129
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, APPROVING DEVELOPMENT PLANS
FOR 18 CASITAS BUILDINGS ON A PORTION OF A 14.3
ACRE SITE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF CALLE TAMPICO,
BETWEEN DESERT CLUB AND AVENIDA BERMUDAS.
CASE NO.: VILLAGE USE PERMIT 2001-012
APPLICANT: SANTA ROSA PLAZA, LLC
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 9th day of October, 2001, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing for the Santa
Rosa Plaza project for review of a Village Use Permit to allow construction of a 144
casitas on a portion of a 14.3 acre site located on the north side of Calle Tampico,
between Desert Club Drive and Avenida Bermudas, more particularly described as:
APN 770-020-001 & 770-020-002
WHEREAS, the Architecture and Landscape Review Committee for the
City of La Quinta did, on the 2nd day of October, 2001 recommend approval of the
proposed project, by adoption of Minute Motion 2001-043, subject to conditions of
approval;
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 recommending
approval of said Village Use Permit:
1. The proposed Village Use Permit is consistent with the General Plan goals,
policies and programs relating to the Village Commercial land use designation,
and supports resort residential and commercial opportunities for the residents
and visitors to the Cove.
2. The proposed Village Use Permit, as conditioned, is consistent with the
standards of Specific Plan 2000-050, which establishes development standards
for the project.
3. The proposed Village Use Permit will not be detrimental to the public health,
safety and welfare, as it has been designed to be compatible with surrounding
development, and conform with the City's standards and requirements, as
conditioned.
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Village Use Permit 2001-012
Santa Rosa Plaza
October 9, 2001
4. The proposed Village Use Permit complies with the architectural design
standards for Specific Plan 2000-050, and implements the high quality
standards called for in that document.
5. The proposed Village Use Permit is consistent with the landscaping standards
and palette in Specific Plan 2000-050.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the
City of La Quinta, California, as follows:
That the above recitations are true and constitute the findings of the Planning
Commission in this case; and
2. That it does hereby approve Village Use Permit 2001-012, for the reasons set
forth in this Resolution, and subject to the Conditions of Approval attached
hereto; and
3. That it does hereby confirm that Environmental Assessment 2000-406 assessed
the environmental concerns of this Village Use Permit.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta Planning Commission held on this 9th day of October, 2001, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Butler, Kirk, Tyler, and Chairman Abels
NOES: Commissioner Robbins
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
JACtUES ABELS, Chairman
Ciiv of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
JERRY F{ERMAN
�Zmmunity Development Director
City of La Quinta, California
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001-129
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
VILLAGE USE PERMIT 2001-012 - SANTA ROSA PLAZA
OCTOBER 9, 2001
1. The parcel immediately south of the southeastern four casitas buildings will be
improved, including the gazebo/pavilion and associated landscaping, prior to the
issuance of occupancy permits for these buildings. The design and elevations
of the gazebo/pavilion shall be reviewed by the Architecture and Landscape
Review Committee prior to the issuance of building permits.
2. Prior to the issuance of the first building permit, the stone veneer shall be
included as an integral design material of one prototype.
3. The final landscaping plan shall be amended to include berming throughout the
interior of the property, varying in height from 1 to 3 feet. The amended
landscaping plan shall be submitted to the Community Development Department
for review and approval.
4. Turfed areas shall not exceed 33% of the landscaped area.
5. All perimeter improvements, including landscaped parkways and street
improvements, shall be completed prior to the issuance of any occupancy
permit for the proposed casitas.
6. Lighting for the project site shall conform to the City's standards. A final
lighting plan shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for
review and approval prior to the issuance of building permits.
7. A master signage program for the entire site encompassed in Specific Plan
2000-050 shall be approved by the Planning Commission prior to the permitting
of individual signs for the casitas buildings and associated land uses.
8. No banners are permitted without a Specific Plan Amendment.
9. 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
map or any final map thereunder. 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.
10. Prior to issuance of building permits, specify on the site that the northern most
driveway on Desert Club Drive is for emergency access only.
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