CC Resolution 2010-037RESOLUTION NO. 2010 - 037
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE DUNE
PALMS AND HIGHWAY 111 SPECIFIC PLAN (SPECIFIC
PLAN 08-085) FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF UP TO 200
AFFORDABLE RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS AND UP
TO 82,000 SQUARE FEET OF AUTOMOBILE SALES AND
RELATED USES GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH
SIDE OF HIGHWAY 111, BETWEEN DUNE PALMS ROAD
AND COSTCO DRIVE.
CASE NO.: SPECIFIC PLAN 08-085
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the
181h day of May, 2010, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider the request
of the City of La Quinta for approval of the Dune Palms and Highway 111 Specific
Plan to allow the development of up to 200 affordable multi -family residential units
and up to 82,000 square feet of automobile sales facilities and related uses for the
properties generally located on the south side of Highway 1 1 1, between Dune
Palms Road and Costco Drive, more particularly described as:
APNs:600-020-004, 600-020-005, and 600-020-011
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did
on the 27`h day of April, 2010, hold a duly -noticed Public Hearing to consider a
recommendation to the City Council approving Specific Plan 08-085, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, at said public hearing, did adopt
Planning Commission Resolution 2010-014 recommending to the City Council
approval of Specific Plan 08-085 subject to certain conditions of approval; and
WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Commission, at their meeting held on
the 29th, day of January, 2009, reviewed the historical and archaeological
resources report associated with the application, and adopted Minute Motion 2009-
001, recommending approval of the survey to the Planning Commission, subject to
staff -recommended conditions; and
WHEREAS, the Department has prepared a Final Environmental Impact
Report ("Final EIR"), State Clearinghouse #2008101109 in compliance with the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970 as
amended. The Final EIR was presented to the La Quinta City Council, which
reviewed and considered the information contained in the Final EIR, as well as all
testimony presented at the public hearing, and has adopted a Resolution certifying
that the Final EIR prepared for this application is recognized as adequate and
complete, recognizing the overriding considerations to certain significant
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Specific Plan 2008-085
City of La Quinta
Adopted: May 18, 2010
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environmental impacts, and, recognizing the significant environmental effects
which cannot be avoided, but can be reasonably and substantially mitigated if the
proposed project is implemented; and
WHEREAS, future infrastructure improvements associated with this project
as described in Specific Plan 08-085 and the Final EIR as further described in the
conditions of approval attached here will directly serve and benefit the proposed
development of up to 200 new affordable housing units and are a reasonable and
fundamental component of said housing units; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Department did publish a public hearing notice in
The Desert Sun newspaper, on the 6th day of May, 2010, as prescribed by the
Municipal Code, with public hearing notices mailed to all property owners within
500 feet of the property in question; and
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments of all interested persons desiring to be heard, the City
Council did make the following mandatory findings to justify approval of the
Specific Plan Amendment:
1. Specific Plan 2008-085 is consistent with the goals, objectives and policies
of the General Plan. The Regional Commercial and Commercial Park land use
designations are appropriate for the proposed development, as it requires a
minimum 20 acre parcel size, allows a full range of commercial uses, as well
as high density housing consistent with what is identified in the Specific
Plan, as set forth in the goals and policies of the La Quinta General Plan Land
Use Element.
2. Specific Plan 2008-085 will not create conditions materially detrimental to
the public health, safety and general welfare. Development of the site as
proposed for residential and commercial use will not significantly impact
quality of life for area residents. The development of up to 200 affordable
multi -family residential units and up to 82,000 square feet of building(s) for
automobile sales and associates uses, are not determined to be a detriment
to the community, in consideration of the land uses contemplated in
conjunction with the City's General Plan land use designations for the
subject properties. No environmental or other hazards will be introduced into
the Project as a part, or a result, of its implementation.
3. Specific Plan 2008-085 is compatible with the zoning designations on
adjacent property. Under the Regional Commercial and Commercial Park
land use designation, new automobile sales are a listed permitted use and
affordable multi -family residential are also permitted, subject to the approval
of a specific plan. The proposed multi -family residential is similar to and
consistent with other neighboring projects, such as Wolff -Waters, and the
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Specific Plan 2008-085
City of La Quinta
Adopted: May 18, 2010
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commercial activity will be consistent with other automobile uses along
Highway 111.
4. Specific Plan 2008-085 is suitable and appropriate for the subject property,
as it allows for the continuation and expansion of commercial activity while
also introducing additional affordable residential units to the community in
close proximity to amenities and services, such as public transit and schools.
The proposed development provides a degree of land use flexibility in
allowing both residential and commercial uses on the site, so as to respond
to fluctuating marketing and economic conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La
Quinta, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and constitute the Findings of the City of
La Quinta Council in this case;
2. That it does hereby approve Specific Plan 08-085, as referenced in the title
of this Resolution, 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 Council held on this 18th day of May, 2010, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Evans, Franklin, Henderson, Sniff, Mayor Adolph
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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DON AD LPH, Uayor
City of La Quinta, California
Resolution No. 2010-037
Specific Plan 2008-085
City of La Quinta
Adopted: May 18, 2010
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ATTEST:
VERONICA-0-J. MONTECINO,
City. of La Quinta, California
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CIVIC, City Clerk
M. K THERINE J SON, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
Resolution No. 2010-037
Specific Plan 2008-085
City of La Quints
Adopted: May 18, 2010
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
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 Specific
Plan, or any Final Map recorded thereunder. 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 2008-085 shall comply with all applicable standard
requirements, conditions and/or mitigation measures for the Highway 111 &
Dune Palms Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report (SCH #2008101109)
under environmental assessment 2008-600.
In the event of any conflict(s) between approval conditions and/or provisions
of these approvals, the Planning Director shall determine precedence.
3. All changes to the Specific Plan which are required under these conditions
shall be made in a revised document to ensure consistency. The project
proponent shall submit five (5) copies of the amended Specific Plan
document to the Planning Department within 30 days of City Council
approval of the Specific Plan, or issuance of a grading permit, whichever
occurs first.