PCRES 2003-113PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2003-113
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO
THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT
PRINCIPLES AND DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR A SPECIFIC
PLAN TO ALLOW 250 CONDOMINIUM UNITS ON A ±21
ACRE SITE, LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
AVENUE 52 AND JEFFERSON STREET.
CASE NO: SPECIFIC PLAN 2003-069
APPLICANT: ROBERT SELAN
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
California, did, on the 23rd day of December, 2003 hold a duly noticed Public
Hearing to consider a request by Robert Selan for approval of development
principles and design guidelines for a Specific Plan to allow a common undivided
interest subdivision of 250 condominium units on a ±21 acre site, generally located
at the northwest corner Avenue 52 and Jefferson Street, more particularly
described as follows:
LOT 47 of TR 24889, BOOK 210
PAGES 38 THROUGH 52, RIVERSIDE COUNTY
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 the Community Development
Department has conducted an Initial Study (Environmental Assessment 2002-486),
and determined that while the proposed project may have a significant impact on
the environment, mitigation measures have been imposed on the project that will
reduce impacts to less than significant levels, therefore, a Mitigated Negative
Declaration of Environmental Impact is recommended for certification; 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 make the following mandatory findings pursuant to
Section 9.240.010 of the Zoning Code to justify recommending to the City Council
approval of said Specific Plan:
1. Consistency with the General Plan: The proposed Specific Plan is consistent
with the goals and policies of the General Plan in that the design, height, scale
_ and mass of the project is compatible with the Medium High Density
Residential (MHDR) Land Use designation.
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December 23, 2003
2. Public Welfare: Approval of the proposed project will not create conditions
materially detrimental to public health, safety and general welfare in that this
issue was considered in Environmental Assessment 2003-486, and no
significant health or safety impacts were identified for the proposed project.
3. Land Use Compatibility: The proposed Specific Plan is compatible in terms of
surrounding land uses, in that other residential projects are being developed in
the immediate area of the subject land, as lower density country club
residential. The proposed MHDR designation provides a better transitional land
use, and allows a buffer from the main arterial roadways that border the
subject property.
4. Property Suitability: The proposed project is suitable and appropriate for the
subject property in that it is located on a major intersection, affording direct
access to main transportation arteries and public transportation options, which
makes the site more suitable for a higher intensity residential use than in the
surrounding areas. The Specific Plan can be served without adverse impact by
all necessary public services and utilities.
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 for this Specific Plan;
2. That it does hereby recommend to the City Council approval of Specific Plan
2003-069 for the reasons set forth in this Resolution, subject to the
Conditions of Approval attached hereto;
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta Planning Commission held on this 23rd day of December, 2003, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Abels, Daniels, Quill, Tyler, and Chairman Kirk
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Planning Commission Resolution 2003-113
Specific Plan 2003-069 — Robert Selan
December 23, 2003
OM RK, Chairman
Cit of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
JEPRY'�ERMA.P, Community Development Director
Ci v of a Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2003-113 EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SPECIFIC PLAN 2003-069
WATERMARK VILLAS
DECEMBER 23, 2003
GENERAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. Specific Plan 2003-069 (SP 2003-069) shall be developed in compliance
with these conditions, and the approved Specific Plan document. In the
event of any conflicts between these conditions and the provisions of SP
2003-069, these conditions shall take precedence.
2. 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 Specific
Plan or any application thereunder. The City shall have sole discretion in
selecting its defense counsel.
3. All changes to the Specific Plan which are required under these conditions
shall be made in a revised document to ensure consistency. All other
applicable conditions of approval for Tentative Tract Map 31798, and any
subsequent amendment(s), shall be incorporated into the revised text for SP
2003-069 in the appropriate sections. The project proponent shall submit
five (5) copies of the amended Specific Plan documents within 30 days of
City Council approval of the Specific Plan, or issuance of a grading permit,
whichever occurs first.
4. SP 2003-069 shall comply with all applicable conditions and/or mitigation
measures for the following related approvals:
• Environmental Assessment 2003-486
• Tentative Tract Map 31798
In the event of any conflict(s) between approval conditions and/or provisions
of these approvals, the Community Development Director shall determine
precedence.
5. Minor changes, as determined by the Community Development Director to be
consistent with the intent and purpose of the Specific Plan, may be
approved. Examples include modifications to landscaping materials and/or
design, parking and circulation arrangements not involving reductions in
required standards beyond those identified in the Specific Plan, minor site,
building area or other revisions necessary due to changes in technical plan
aspects such as drainage, street improvements, grading, etc. Such changes
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may be approved on a staff -level basis and shall not constitute a requirement
to amend the Specific Plan. Consideration for any modifications shall be
requested in writing to the Director and submitted with appropriate graphic
and/or textual documentation in order to make a determination on the
request.
6. The Specific Plan document for SP 2003-069 (Watermark Villas) shall be
revised in conformance with the following:
A. The conditions of approval for SP 2003-069 and TT 31798 shall be
incorporated into the specific plan document as an appendix. The
Citrus Course Homeowner Association bullet points shall be
considered as part of subsequent approvals.
B. Section VI, Phasing and Implementation
1). Revise the statement regarding tennis courts to read, "The two
lighted regulation -size tennis courts are permitted by inclusion
within this specific plan. As part of the permit requirements to
build these courts, a photometric survey of the proposed light
standards based on siting and lighting type will be required by
the La Quinta Community Development Department. All lighting
must comply with the Outdoor Light Control Ordinance
provisions as in effect at the time permits are requested.".
2). Add the following provision: "Perimeter wall plans shall be in
compliance with the acoustical analysis prepared by Urban
Crossroads, dated October, 2003, and with the design
standards as specified in the Watermark Villas Specific Plan. All
perimeter wall plans shall be reviewed and accepted by
Community Development prior to any wall permit(s) being
issued.".
C. Page 5, Lighting — revise last sentence from dark sky ordinance to
Outdoor Light Control Ordinance.
D. Page 8, C.2. Project Perimeter Landscaping — include discussion of
landscape screening methods to be employed along the north and
west project boundaries to buffer views from the Citrus Course
properties, as per the agreement between Citrus Course homeowners
and Watermark Villas and set for the in their letter dated 12/10/03.
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Planning Commission Resolution 2003-113
Specific Plan 2003-069 — Robert Selan
December 23, 2003
E. The Conditions, Covenants and Restrictions for the project ,shall
include a provision which states that the project is subject to Transient
Occupancy Tax.
F. Page 9, Landscape Development Standards — Include the following
standard:
"An overall preliminary landscaping plan shall be prepared for all
common area landscaping and parkways, pursuant to the requirements
of the recently adopted Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance, to
include a preliminary estimate of water use for the entire site.".
Incorporate the landscape requirements as set forth in the letter dated
December 10, 2003, prepared by the Citrus Course Homeowner
Association, into the development standards listing.
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