PC Resolution 2013-015PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2013-015
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF
SPECIFIC PLAN 2004-074, AMENDMENT 2, FOR THE
GRIFFIN RANCH CLUBHOUSE
CASE NO.: SPECIFIC PLAN 2004-074 AMENDMENT 2
APPLICANT: IOTA GRIFFIN, LLC
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California did,
on the 241" day of September, 2013, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider
a request by IOTA Griffin, LLC for consideration of an amendment to the existing
Griffin Ranch Specific Plan in order to accommodate plans for a reduced -sized
clubhouse located on Mery Griffin Way, more particularly described as:
APN: 767-780-085
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department published a public
hearing notice in The Desert Sun newspaper on September 13, 2013, 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 Community
Development 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, 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 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 clubhouse is compatible with the goals and policies of the
General Plan Open Space - Recreation Land Use designation.
Planning Commission Resolution 2013-015
Specific Plan 2004-074, Amendment 2
IOTA Griffin, LLC (Griffin Ranch Clubhouse)
Page 2
2. Public Welfare
Approval of the proposed specific plan amendment will not create
conditions materially detrimental to public health, safety and general
welfare as the Community Development Department has determined that
this request has been previously assessed in conjunction with
Environmental Assessment 2004-526 which was prepared for Specific
Plan 2004-074, which was certified on January 4, 2005. No changed
circumstances or conditions are proposed which would trigger the
preparation of subsequent environmental analysis pursuant to Public
Resources Code Section 21166.
3. Land Use Compatibility
The proposed Specific Plan amendment incorporates land uses that are
compatible with zoning on adjacent properties. The design regulations
specified in the Specific Plan amendment for clubhouse 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 are suitable and
appropriate for the subject property in that the community is surrounded
by compatible existing uses such as single-family residential 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:
SECTION 1 . That the above recitations are true and constitute the Findings of the
Planning Commission in this case;
SECTION 2. That it does hereby recommend approval of Specific Plan 2004-074
Amendment 2 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 City of La
Quinta Planning Commission, held on this the 241h day of September, 2013, by the
following vote:
Planning Commission Resolution 2013-015
Specific Plan 2004-074, Amendment 2
IOTA Griffin, LLC (Griffin Ranch Clubhouse)
Page 3
AYES: Commissioners Weber, Wilkinson, Wright, and Chairperson Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
KATIE BA WS, Chairperson
City of La Quinta, California
ATT
VS Jr NSCN, Community Development Director
City of La Quinta, California
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2013-015
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SPECIFIC PLAN 2004-074, AMENDMENT 2
GRIFFIN RANCH CLUBHOUSE
SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
GFNFRAI
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 2004-074 Amendment 2 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
2004-074 Amendment 2, these conditions shall take precedence.
3. 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
Community Development 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.
P:\Reports - PC\2013\PC 9-24-13\PH 1 GRIFFIN RANCH CLUBHOUSE\3 GRIFFIN RANCH PC SP COA - FINAL.docx Page 1 of 1