PCRES 2001-143PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001-143
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING
DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR A MERCHANT BUILDER
WELCOME CENTER LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF PGA BOULEVARD AND AVENUE 54, AT THE
ENTRANCE OF PGA WEST
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-717
APPLICANT: KSL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the, 27th day of November, 2001 hold a duly noticed Public Hearing, to review
building elevations, site, landscape, and sign plans for a Merchant Builder Welcome
Center generally located at the southeast corner of PGA Boulevard and Avenue 54 and
more particularly described as:
TRACT 29878
WHEREAS, the Architectural and Landscaping Review Committee (ALRC)
of the City of La Quinta, California did on the 7th day of November, 2001 hold a
public meeting to review building elevations, site, landscape and sign plans, for a
Merchant Builder Welcome Center and unanimously recommended approval; and
WHEREAS, said Site Development Permit has complied with the
requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of
1970" as amended (Resolution 83-63). The La Quinta Community Development
Department has determined that this project is exempt per Section 15303 (new
construction of Small Structures) of the Guidelines for Implementation of the California
Environmental Quality Act.
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 to justify approval of
said Site Development Permit 2001-717.
1. The proposed Site Development Permit is consistent with the General Plan
goals, policies and programs relating to the Low Density Residential land use
designation, and supports the development of a mix of residential land uses
within an established Specific Plan.
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Planning Commission Resolution 2001-143
Site Development Permit 2001-717
KSL Welcome Center
Adopted: November 27, 2001
2. The proposed Site Development Permit is consistent with the standards of the
City's Zoning Ordinance and is consistent with the La Quinta Resort Specific
Plan, as conditioned, which establishes development standards for the project.
The project, as conditioned, meets the City's standards for height, landscaping
and land use.
3. The proposed Site Development Permit will not be detrimental to the public
health, safety and welfare, as it has been designed to be compatible with the
surrounding development, and conform with the City's standards and
requirements, as conditioned.
4. As designed and conditioned, the proposed building architecture does conform
to the architecture of the existing residences located in the vicinity. The
proposed design, scale, and place will lend itself to the surrounding environment
by providing for an attractive streetscape and entry statement into PGA West.
The window and door openings are proportionate to the building and allow
maximum light, and the combination of single -pane and multi -pane windows and
doors lend visual interest. The building has been designed with appropriate
architectural variation and detailing to break up the elevations with the
windows, light fixture, and entryway.
5. Staff is recommending exterior light sources be adequately shielded to prevent
glare.
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 constitute the findings of the
Commission in this case; and
2. That it does approve Site Development Permit 2001-717 for the reasons set
forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta Planning Commission, held on this the 27th day of November, 2001, by the
following vote, to wit:
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Planning Commission Resolution 2001-143
Site Development Permit 2001-717
KSL Welcome Center
Adopted: November 27, 2001
AYES: Commissioners Butler, Kirk, Tyler, and Chairman Abels
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Robbins
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ABELS, Chairman
Quinta, California
ATTEST:
HERMAN, Community Development Director
La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001-143
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2001-717
KSL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - WELCOME CENTER
NOVEMBER 27, 2001
1 . The subdivider 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 amendment or any final map thereunder. The City shall have sole discretion
in selecting its defense counsel.
The City shall promptly notify the subdivider of any claim, action or proceeding
and shall cooperate fully in the defense.
2. Prior to issuance of building permits, the landscape plan shall be redrawn to
indicate that the fencing along the side property lines be changed from chainlink
with screening to a more permanent and visually attractive material to the
satisfaction of the Community Development Department.
3. Prior to issuance of building permits, the landscape plan shall indicate that the
proposed Date Palms shall be inspected by a landscape architect to assure
suitability for the area. If not they shall be replaced with the same size and
height.
4. Prior to issuance of building permits, the landscape plan shall be redrawn to
indicate landscaping along the south elevation of the building to the satisfaction
of the Community Development Department.
5. Prior to issuance of an electrical/building permit, the lighting plan shall be
revised to include a light source that is shielded to the satisfaction of the
Community Development Department.
6. This permit shall become void on November 27, 2005, unless a time extension
is applied for 30-days in advance, and granted by the Planning Commission.
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