PCRES 2009-027PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2009-027
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO
THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC PLAN 83-
002 AMENDMENT 7, FOR THE PGA WEST GOLF VILLAS
CASE: SPECIFIC PLAN 83-002 AMENDMENT 7
APPLICANT: PYRAMID PROJECT MANAGEMENT, LLC
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
California did, on the 22nd day of September, 2009, hold a duly noticed Public
Hearing to consider a request by Pyramid Project Management, LLC for approval an
amendment to the existing PGA West Specific Plan in order to accommodate plans
for a 54-unit residential development consisting of single-family attached duplex
units and community center located on the west side of PGA Boulevard, south of
Avenue 54, more particularly described as:
APN: 775-250-024, 775-220-003, 775-220-004, 775-220-005, 775-220-006,
775-250-101, 775-250-025, 775-250-024
WHEREAS, the Planning Department published a public hearing notice
in The Desert Sun newspaper on September 11, 2009 as prescribed by the
Municipal Code. Public hearing notices were also mailed to all property owners
within 500 feet of the site; and,
WHEREAS, per SB-18 consultation requirements, the Planning
Department has forwarded information regarding the proposed Specific Plan to
those Tribes referenced on the Tribal Consultation List provided by the Native
American Heritage Commission and has followed up with all Tribes requesting
information or consultation and placed their recommendations for monitoring in the
Conditions of Approval; and,
WHEREAS, the La Quinta Planning Department has prepared
Environmental Assessment 08-601 for Tentative Tract Map 36139, Specific Plan
83-002 Amendment 7, and Site Development Permit 08-907 in compliance with
the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended,
and has determined that the proposed project will not have a significant adverse
impact on the environment because mitigation measures incorporated into the
project approval will mitigate or reduce any potential impacts to a level of non -
significance; 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
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Planning Commission did make the following mandatory findings pursuant to
Section 9.240.010 of the La Quinta Municipal 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 La Quinta General Plan in that the design, height, scale and mass of
the residential units and community facilities permitted in the specific plan
are compatible with the goals and policies of the General Plan Low
Density Residential (LDR) Land Use designation.
2. Public Welfare
Approval of the proposed specific plan amendment will not create
conditions materially detrimental to public health, safety and general
welfare as Environmental Assessment 08-601 was prepared, and
certification of the Environmental Assessment is in compliance with
CEQA requirements.
3. Land Use Compatibility
The proposed Specific Plan Amendment incorporates land uses that are,
compatible with zoning on adjacent properties. The design and density
regulations specified in the specific plan amendment for residential and
related recreational facilities, including attached single-family duplex
resort residences and community recreation buildings, are compatible
with the existing single-family resort homes and recreation amenities
located within the specific plan area and on surrounding properties.
4. Property Suitability
The uses permitted in the specific plan amendment, including attached
single-family duplex resort residences and community recreation
buildings, are suitable and appropriate for the subject property in that the
land is relatively flat and surrounded by similar existing uses such as
single-family homes. The current specific plan area is 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 said Planning Commission in this case; and
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2. That the Planning Commission does hereby recommend approval of
Specific Plan 83-002 Amendment 7 to the City Council for the reasons
set forth in this Resolution, subject to the attached Conditions of
Approval.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta Planning Commission, held on this 22nd day of September, 2009 by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Barrows, Quill, Weber, Wilkinson, and Chairman
Alderson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ED ALDERSON, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
LtS JOkWN, Planning Director
City of La Quinta, California
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2009-027
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL — ADOPTED
SPECIFIC PLAN 83-002 AMENDMENT 7
PYRAMID PROJECT MANAGEMENT, LLC
SEPTEMBER 22, 2009
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 Specific Plan. 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. Specific Plan 83-002 Amendment 7 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 83-002 Amendment 7, these
conditions shall take precedence.
3. Specific Plan 83-002 Amendment 7 shall comply with all applicable conditions
and/or mitigation measures for the following related approvals:
Environmental Assessment 08-601
In the event of any conflict(s) between approval conditions and/or provisions of
these approvals, the Planning Director shall determine precedence.
4. Within 30 days of City Council approval, applicant shall provide five copies of the
Final Specific Plan document, as amended by this action, to the Planning
Department. The Final Specific Plan shall include all original Specific Plan 83-002
Amendment 4 text and graphics except as amended by this action, all
amendments per this action, and correction of any typographical errors, internal
document inconsistencies, and other amendments deemed necessary by the
Planning Director.