PCRES 2003-086 Watercolors SP 2003-063PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2003-086
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO
THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE DESIGN
GUIDELINES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR TWO
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS LOCATED
ON 31.51-ACRES AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF
AVENUE 48 AND ADAMS STREET
CASE NO.: SPECIFIC PLAN 2003-063
APPLICANT: SANTA ROSA DEVELOPMENT, INC.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 28th day of October, 2003, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider
Specific Plan 2003-063, to allow the design guidelines and development standards for
the subdivision of 31.51 acres into two single-family detached residential subdivisions
generally located at the northeast corner of Avenue 48 and Adams Street, and more
particularly described as:
APN's 649-030-036
WHEREAS, said Specific Plan application has complied with the
requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of
1970" as amended (Resolution 83-68), in that a Mitigated Negative Declaration
(Environmental Assessment 2003-466) was certified by the City Council for this
project under Resolution 2003-005. There are no changed circumstances, condition,
or new information which would trigger the preparation of a subsequent Environmental
Assessment pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21 166; and
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 Specific Plan 2003-063:
1. The proposed Specific Plan is consistent with the goals and policies of the La
Quinta General Plan in that the project has been designated for High Density
Residential.
2. This Specific Plan will not create conditions materially detrimental to the public
health, safety, and welfare in that the development allowed under the Specific
Plan is compatible with existing uses and the development standards contained
in the Specific Plan will ensure high quality development.
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Planning Commission Resolution 2003-086
Specific Plan 2003-063 — Santa Rosa Development
Adopted: October 28, 2003
3. That the Specific Plan is compatible with the existing and anticipated area
development in that the project is to be located on land designated as High
Density Residential.
4. That the project will be provided with adequate utilities and public services to
ensure public health and safety.
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 Planning
Commission in this case;
2. That it does hereby confirm the conclusion that Environmental Assessment
2003-466 assessed the environmental concerns of the Specific Plan; and,
3. That it does recommend approval to the City Council of Specific Plan 2003-063
for the reasons set forth in this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta Planning Commission held on this 28th day of October, 2003, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Abels, Daniels, Quill, and Tyler
NOES: Chairman Kirk
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
TOM,XfRK, Chairman
of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
IY F- RMAN, Community Development Director
of La Quinta, California
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2003-086
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SPECIFIC PLAN 2003-763
SANTA ROSA DEVELOPMENT, LTD
GENERAL
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 Site
Development Permit. The City shall have sole discretion in selecting its defense
counsel.
The City shall promptly notify the developer of any claim, action or proceeding
and shall cooperate fully in the defense.
Community Development Department
2. The applicant shall include a footnote on the Specific Plan that will limit the
height of all structure to 22 feet in height within 150 feet of Avenue 48 and
Adams Street.