PC Resolution 2010-014PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2010-014
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL
OF THE DUNE PALMS/HIGHWAY 111 SPECIFIC PLAN
TO ALLOW THE DEVELOPMENT OF UP TO 200
AFFORDABLE MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND
APPROXIMATELY 82,000 SQUARE FEET OF
AUTOMOBILE SALES FACILITIES AND RELATED USES
FOR THE PROPERTIES GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF
AND ADJACENT TO HIGHWAY 111 AND
APPROXIMATELY 300 FEET EAST OF DUNE PALMS
ROAD
CASE NO.: SPECIFIC PLAN 08-085
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
California, did on the 27" day of April, 2010, hold a duly -noticed Public Hearing to
consider a recommendation to the City Council approving Specific Plan 08-085,
allowing the development of up to 200 affordable multi -family residential units and
up to 82,000 square feet of automobile sales an related uses for three properties
generally located south of and adjacent to Highway 111 and approximately 300
feet east of Dune Palms Road, more particularly described as:
APN's: 600-020-004, 600-020-005 and 600-020-011
WHEREAS, said Amendment have been filed concurrently with a
General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, Tentative Tract Map, Site Development
Permit and a Development Agreement and in whole represents the development
permit application for the project as contemplated; and,
WHEREAS, the Department has prepared a Draft Environmental
Impact Report ("Draft EIR„), State Clearinghouse #2008101109, in compliance
with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970,
as amended. The Draft EIR was presented to the La Quinta Planning Commission,
which reviewed and considered the information contained in the Draft EIR prior to
its recommendations to the City Council on the project applications; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Department did publish a public hearing
notice in the Desert Sun newspaper, on the 161h day of April, 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,
Planning Commission Resolution 2010-014
Specific Plan 2008-085
Dune Palms/Highway 111 Specific Plan
April 27, 2010
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, 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 a
recommendation of 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
commercial activity will be consistent with other automobile uses along
Highway 111.
Planning Commission Resolution 2010-014
Specific Plan 2008-085
Dune Palms/Highway 111 Specific Plan
April 27, 2010
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 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 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 recommend to the City Council approval of Specific Plan
2008-085, 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 City
of La Quinta Planning Commission, held on this the 271h day of April, 2010, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Quill, Wilkinson, Weber, and Vice Chairperson Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: Chairman Alderson
ABSTAIN: None
KA IE BARROWS, Vice Chairperson
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
xES JOV`NS'ON, Planning Director
City of a Quinta, California
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2010-014
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL — Adopted
SPECIFIC PLAN 2008-085
ADOPTED: APRIL 27, 2010
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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 tc
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 1 1 1 & 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.