PCRES 2004-037PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2004-037
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT
PLANS FOR 250 RESORT RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM UNITS, A
±28,800 SQUARE FOOT CLUBHOUSE/RESTAURANT ,COMPLEX,
AND OTHER ANCILLARY USES
CASE NO: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2004-809
WATERMARK VILLAS LQ, L.L.C.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
California, did on the 22nd day of June, 2004, hold a duly -noticed Public Hearing to
consider Site Development Permit 2004-809, for 250 resort residential
condominium units and a ±28,800 square -foot clubhouse and restaurant complex
on a ±21 gross acre site, located at the northwest corner of Avenue 52 and
Jefferson Street, more particularly described as:
LOT 47 of TR 24889, BOOK 210, PAGES 38 THROUGH 52, RECORDS OF
RIVERSIDE COUNTY
WHEREAS, said Site Development Permit application has complied
with the requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental
Quality Act of 1970" as amended (Resolution 83-63), in that the Community
Development Department has determined that no changed circumstances or
conditions are proposed from those evaluated under the previously certified
Environmental Assessment 2003-486, which would require the preparation of any
subsequent environmental documents, pursuant to Section 15162 of the Guidelines
for implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act; and,
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments of all interested persons desiring to be heard, the
Planning Commission did make the following mandatory findings to justify approval
of said Site Development Permit:
1. The proposed Site Development Permit is consistent with the La Quinta
General Plan and the Watermark Villas Specific Plan (SP 2003-069), as it will
not be developed in any manner inconsistent with the General Plan land use
designation of Medium High Density Residential and other development
standards established by the Specific Plan.
Planning Commission Resolution 2002-037
Site Development Permit 2002-731 - WG Properties
Adopted: June 22, 2002
2. The proposed Site Development Permit is consistent with the La Quinta
Zoning Code, as the project contemplates land uses that are equivalent to
those permitted under existing zoning of permitted uses. Specifically,
development of existing Medium High Density land use is considered to
implement zoning consistency with the General Plan, and the project
approval as previously granted under the Watermark Villas Specific Plan.
3. The proposed Site Development Permit complies with the requirements of
"The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970"
as amended (City Council Resolution 83-63), as it has been determined that
no changed circumstances or conditions are proposed from those evaluated
under the previously certified Environmental Assessment 2003-486, which
would require the preparation of any subsequent environmental documents.
4. The architectural and site design aspects of the proposed Site Development
Permit will be compatible with and not detrimental to surrounding
development in the surrounding area, and with the overall design quality
prevalent in the City.
5. The project landscaping for the proposed Site Development Permit has been
designed to unify and enhance visual continuity of the proposed project with
the surrounding development.
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 approve Site Development Permit 2004-809 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 City Planning Commission, held on this the 22nd day of June, 2004, by the
following vote, to wit:
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Planning Commission Resolution 2002-037
Site Development Permit 2002-731 - WG Properties
Adopted: June 22, 2002
AYES: Commissioners Abels, Daniels, Quill, Tyler, and Chairman Kirk
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
r`KIRK, Chairman
of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
HERNYAN, Community Development Director
La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2004-037
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SITE DEVELOOPMENT PERMIT 2004-809
ROBERT SELAN = WATERMARK VILLAS
JUNE 22, 2004
GENERAL
1. The applicant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of La
Quinta ("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 applicant of any claim, action or
proceeding and shall cooperate fully in the defense.
2. The applicant shall comply with all applicable conditions and/or mitigation
measures, which are incorporated by reference herein, for the following
related approvals:
• Environmental Assessment 2003-486
• Specific Plan 2003-069
• 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: No development permits will be issued until compliance with
these conditions has been achieved.
3. Prior to the issuance of any grading, construction, or building permit by the
City, the applicant shall obtain the necessary clearances and/or permits from
the following agencies:
• Fire Marshal
• Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Improvement Permit)
• Community Development Department
• Riverside Co. Environmental Health Department
• Desert Sands Unified School District
• Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD)
• Imperial Irrigation District (IID)
• California Water Quality Control Board (CWQCB)
• SunLine Transit Agency
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Planning Commission Resolution No. 2004-006
Site Development Permit 2004-809 I Watermark Villas LQ, L.L.C.
Conditions of Approval - Recommended
June 22, 2004
Page 2
The applicant is responsible for all requirements of the permits and/or
clearances from the above listed agencies. When the requirements include
approval of improvement plans, the applicant shall furnish proof of such
approvals when submitting those improvement plans for City approval.
FEES AND DEPOSITS
4. Provisions shall be made to comply with the terms and requirements of the
City's adopted Art in Public Places program in effect at the time of issuance
of building permits.
5. Permits issued under this approval shall be subject to the provisions of the
Infrastructure Fee Program and Development Impact Fee program in effect at
the time of issuance of building permit(s)
LANDSCAPING
6. Landscape plans as required under the approvals for Tract 31798 and
Specific Plan 2003-069 shall include lighting locations and details of all
proposed fixtures and mounting. Berms and walls shall be subject to review
under the City's applicable development standards in effect at the time of
plan submittal.
7. The applicant shall incorporate those measures as outlined in the letter on file
dated December 10, 2003, prepared by the Citrus Course Homeowner
Association, into the landscape plans, as appropriate. If any measure set
forth in said letter conflicts with other City requirements and/or standards,
alternative methods of compliance shall be investigated that are
commensurate with the original standards, and in the absence of any
commensurate alternative, the City standard(s) shall take precedence.
BUILDING DESIGN
8. The applicant shall submit detailed building lighting plans to include exterior
fixture details. The lighting plan shall be approved by the Community
Development Department prior to issuance of any building permits.
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Planning Commission Resolution No. 2004-006
Site Development Permit 2004-809 I Watermark Villas LQ, L.L.C.
Conditions of Approval - Recommended
June 22, 2004
Page 3
9. Final location of all structures submitted for plan check shall be reviewed
against and meet all setback standards of the RMH zoning district.
10. Provide covered parking for the 7 stalls immediately south of duplex unit. An
additional 54 stalls shall be located along the clubhouse access road and at
the existing stall locations. All stalls shall be designed in accordance with
Chapter 9.150 (Parking) of the LQMC, to include double hairpin striping.
11. All roof -mounted mechanical equipment must be screened within or
otherwise integral to the roof structure, using compatible architectural
materials and treatments, so as to not be visible from surrounding properties
and streets. Working drawings showing all such equipment and locations
shall be submitted to the Building and Safety Department along with
construction plan submittal for building permits. Method and design � of
screening must be approved by the Community Development Department
prior to any issuance of building permits related to structures requiring such
screening.
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