CC Resolution 2014-039RESOLUTION NO. 2014 - 039
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SPECIFIC PLAN
2006-081, AMENDMENT NO. 1, FOR THE CANYON
RIDGE PROJECT
CASE NO.: SPECIFIC PLAN 2006-081, AMENDMENT NO. 1
APPLICANT: WEST COAST HOUSING PARTNERS
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California did, on the
15th day of July, 2014, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider a request by
West Coast Housing Partners for consideration of an amendment to the existing
Canyon Ridge Specific Plan in order to modify architectural style, remove Guest
Suites and make other minor amendments, more particularly described as:
APN: 760-240-014
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California did,
on the 10th day of June, 2014, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider a
recommendation on said Specific Plan Amendment, and after hearing and
considering all testimony and arguments, did adopt Planning Commission
Resolution 2014-011, recommending to the City Council approval of Specific Plan
2006-081, Amendment No. 1; and.,
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department published a public
hearing notice in The Desert Sun newspaper on July 3, 2014, as prescribed by the
Municipal Code. Public hearing notices were also mailed to all property owners
within 500 feet of the site; and,
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department completed Tribal
Consultation as required under SB 18, met with the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla
Indians, addressed their questions and concerns, and no further action is
necessary; 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
City Council did make the following mandatory findings pursuant to Section
9.240.010 of the La Quinta Municipal Code to justify 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
Resolution No. 2014-039
Specific Plan 2006-081, Amendment No. 1
West Coast Housing Partners (Canyon Ridge)
Adopted: July 15, 2014
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policies of the La Quinta General Plan in that the proposed homes are of
high quality and provide a master planned community for the residents.
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 Specific Plan has been previously analyzed under CEQA, conditions
have not changed and the project will not result in any new impact not
previously considered.
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 are compatible with the
residential development adjacent to the site.
4. Property Suitability
The uses permitted in the specific plan amendment are suitable and
appropriate for the subject property in „that the proposed amendment
makes no change in the density or intensity of development on the site.
The current specific plan area is serve_ d without adverse impact by all
necessary public services and utilities.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La
Quinta, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. That the above recitations are true and constitute the findings of the
City Council in this case;
SECTION 2. That the City Council does hereby approve Specific Plan 2006-081,
Amendment No. 1, for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to the
attached Conditions of Approval, Exhibit A.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
City Council held on this 15th day of July, 2014, by the following vote:
Resolution No. 2014-039
Specific Plan 2006-081, Amendment No. 1
West Coast Housing Partners (Canyon Ridge)
Adopted: July 15, 2014
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AYES: Council Members Evans, Franklin, Henderson, Osborne, Mayor Adolph
NOES: None
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ABSTAIN: None
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City of LaL uinta, California
ATTEST:
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SUSAN MAYSELS, Ny Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
(CITY SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
WILLIAM H. IHRKE, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
SPECIFIC PLAN 2006-081, AMENDMENT NO. 1
CANYON RIDGE
ADOPTED: JULY 15, 2014
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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 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 2006-081 Amendment "No. 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 Specific Plan
2006-081 Amendment No. 1, these conditions shall take precedence.
3. Within 30 days of City Council approval, applicant shall provide five paper
copies and one electronic (pdf) version 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. The Specific Plan shall be amended to
include the following:
A. The retaining system along the west border of the property shall be
redesigned and subject to approval by the City Engineer and Community
Development Director. Said retaining system shall incorporate a tiered
design so as each individual tiered section of the wall shall not exceed
eight (8) vertical feet. Each resulting tier shall be stepped back a
minimum of six (6) horizontal feet from the preceding tier. The resulting
step -back area(s) shall not exceed a maximum slope of 3:1 and shall be
landscaped with a variety of cascading vines and large shrubs in order to
soften the overall mass of the walls.
B. The central recreational space shall include, at a minimum, a children's
play amenity, benches, and a dog park component, including a water
source and pet clean-up facilities.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2014-39
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
SPECIFIC PLAN 2006-081, AMENDMENT NO. 1
CANYON RIDGE
ADOPTED: JULY 15, 2014
4. Prior to approval of Final Map 35060, the applicant shall provide the City with
a fully executed agreement between West Coast Housing Partners and Saint
Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, demonstrating that the parties have agreed
to the timing, responsibilities and construction of an access driveway from the
west end of the Church's southern parking lot onto the secondary access along
the northern property line of the Canyon. Ridge project.
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