PC Resolution 2011-006PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2011-006
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO
THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC PLAN 2004-
071 AMENDMENT 1, FOR LA PALOMA
CASE: SPECIFIC PLAN 2004-071 AMENDMENT 1
APPLICANT: WSL LA QUINTA, LLC
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
California did, on the 281" day of June, 2011, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing, as
continued from the regularly -scheduled Public Hearing on June 14, 2011, to
consider a request by WSL La Quinta, LLC for approval an amendment to the
existing La Paloma Specific Plan in order to accommodate plans for a 208-unit
senior living community located on the northeast corner of Washington Street and
Avenue 50, more particularly described as:
APN: 646-070-016
WHEREAS, the Planning Department published a public hearing notice
in The Desert Sun newspaper on June 3, 2011 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 amended 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 determined that
this request has been previously assessed in conjunction with Environmental
Assessment 2003-470 which was prepared for Specific Plan 2004-071, which was
certified on December 23, 2004. No changed circumstances or conditions are
proposed which would trigger the preparation of subsequent environmental analysis
pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21 166; 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 La Quinta Municipal Code to justify recommending to the
City Council approval of said Specific Plan:
Planning Commission Resolution 2011-006
Specific Plan 2004-071 Amendment 1
WSL La Quints, LLC
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1. Consistency with the General Plan
The proposed Specific Plan amendment is consistent with the goals and
policies of the La Quinta General Plan in that the design, height, scale and
mass of the buildings within the community are compatible with the goals
and policies of the General Plan Medium High Density Residential (MHDR)
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 2003-470 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 are compatible with the existing single-family
homes located near the specific plan area and on surrounding properties.
4. Property Suitability
The uses permitted in the specific plan amendment, including age -
restricted residences and common areas, are suitable and appropriate for
the subject property in that the community is 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
2. That the Planning Commission does hereby recommend approval of
Specific Plan 2004-071 Amendment 1 to the City Council for the reasons
set forth in this Resolution, subject to the attached Conditions of
Approval.
Planning Commission Resolution 2011-006
Specific Plan 2004-071 Amendment 1
WSL La Quints, LLC
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta Planning Commission, held on this 28`h day of June, 2011 by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Barrows, Quill, Wilkinson, and Chairman Alderson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Weber
ABSTAIN: None
ED ALDERSON, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
JOFj(1V$4N, Planning Director
of a Quinta, California
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2011-006
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SPECIFIC PLAN 2004-071 AMENDMENT 1
WSL LA QUINTA, LLC
JUNE 28, 2011
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 Amendment.
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 2004-071 Amendment 1 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 2004-0071
Amendment 1, these conditions shall take precedence.
3. Specific Plan 2004-071 Amendment 1 shall comply with all applicable conditions
and/or mitigation measures for the following related approvals:
Site Development Permit 2003-762 Amendment 1
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 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.
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