PC Resolution 2012-023PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2012-023
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO
THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC PLAN 2001-
055 AMENDMENT 3, FOR THE LA QUINTA RETIREMENT
COMMUNITY
CASE: SPECIFIC PLAN 2001-055 AMENDMENT 3
APPLICANT: LENITY GROUP, LLC
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
California did, on the 251h day of September, 2012, hold a duly noticed public
hearing to consider a request by Lenity Group, LLC for consideration of an
amendment to the existing Centre Pointe Specific Plan in order to accommodate
plans for a 9.5-acre retirement community located on Seeley Drive, East of
Washington Street, South of Miles Avenue, more particularly described as:
APN: 604-630-027
WHEREAS, the Planning Department published a public hearing notice
in The Desert Sun newspaper on September 14, 2012 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 prepared
Environmental Assessment 201 1-617 for this project, in compliance with the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The Planning
Director has determined that although the proposed project could have a significant
effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because
revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent
and mitigation measures have been incorporated. Therefore, the Planning Director
is recommending that a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impact
and associated Mitigation Monitoring Program be certified; and,,
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all
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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 Amendment:
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 201 1-617 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 residential homes and a medical
center. 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 2001-055 Amendment 3 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 25" day of September, 2012, by the
following vote to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Alderson, Weber, Wilkinson, Wright, and Chairperson
Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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KATIE BARROWS, Chairperson
City of La Quinta, California
HN'ON, Planning Director
La Quinta, California
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2012-023
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SPECIFIC PLAN 2001-055 AMENDMENT 3
LA QUINTA RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
SEPTEMBER 25, 2012
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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 to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this Site
Development Permit, 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 2001-055 Amendment 3 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 Specific Plan
2001-055 Amendment 3, these conditions shall take precedence.
3. Specific Plan 2001-055 Amendment 3 shall comply with all applicable
conditions and/or mitigation measures for the following related approvals:
Environmental Assessment 2011-617
Site Development Permit 2011-921
Tentative Parcel Map 36405
In the event of any conflict(s) between approval conditions and/or provisions
of these approvals, the Planning Director shall adjudicate the conflict by
determining the 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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