PCRES 2014-008PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2014 - 008
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
AMENDED FINAL MAP 31681-3 AND A
DETERMINATION THAT THE PROJECT HAS
PREVIOUSLY BEEN ANALYZED AND NO FURTHER
REVIEW IS REQUIRED PER CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES
CASE NO.: AMENDED FINAL MAP 31681-3
APPLICANT: T. D. DESERT DEVELOPMENT LP
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California did,
on the 22 d day of April, 2014, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider a
request by T. D. Desert Development LP to widen existing lots from 55 feet to 65
feet in width, thereby reducing the total lot count from 47 to 39 in this area of the
northeastern quadrant of the Andalusia project, more particularly described as:
APN 764-660-001 THROUGH -019;
764-670-001 THROUGH -019;
764-670-036 THROUGH -044
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department published the public
hearing notice in the Desert Sun newspaper on the 11 t" day of April, 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, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and
arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, the Planning
Commission did make the following mandatory findings to justify approval of said
Amended Final Map:
Amended Final Map 31681-3 is consistent with the La Quinta General Plan,
and Specific Plan 2003-067 as proposed. The Amended Final Map is
consistent with the Low Density Residential land use designation as set forth
in the General Plan, and as set forth in Specific Plan 2003-067, as amended.
Amended Final Map 31681-3 widens existing 55 foot wide lots to 65 feet in
width, thereby reducing the total lots from 47 to 39.
2. The design and improvement of Amended Final Map 31681-3 is consistent
with the La Quinta General Plan, and Specific Plan 2003-067 with the
implementation of recommended conditions of approval to ensure
Planning Commission Resolution No. 2014-008
Amended Final Map 31681-3
Andalusia 39 Lots
Adopted: April 22, 2014
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consistency for the homes proposed on the lots created herein, as well as
adequate storm water drainage. The project density is consistent with the
La Quinta General Plan and Specific Plan 2003-067, in that the development
density of 3.5 units per acre is comparable to existing residential
development within Andalusia, Planning Area III.
3. The design of Amended Final Map 31681-3 and proposed improvements are
not likely to cause substantial environmental damage, nor substantially and
avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. Environmental Assessment
03-483, which is applicable to Amended Final Map 31681-3, determined
that there are no significant impacts to air or water quality, biological or
cultural resources, geology and soils which cannot be mitigated to less than
significant levels, with incorporation of recommended mitigation measures
into the Project, which has been required.
4. The design of Amended Final Map 31681-3 and type of improvements are
not likely to cause serious public health problems, in that the widening of
existing lots, and the reduction from 47 to 39 lots represents an overall
reduction in intensity of the project. Necessary infrastructure improvements
for this project have been installed within Andalusia, in and around the
Amended Final Map 31681-3 project area. The health, safety and welfare of
current and future residents can be assured based on the recommended
conditions.
5. The design and improvements required for Amended Final Map 31681-3 will
not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access
through or use of property within the proposed subdivision. All roadway
improvements, easements, if any and surrounding improvements have been
completed prior to the redesign of this portion of the project.
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 approve Amended Final Map 31681-3, for the
reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached Exhibit A
(Conditions of Approval).
Planning Commission Resolution No. 2014-008
Amended Final Map 31681-3
Andalusia 39 Lots
Adopted: April 22, 2014
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City of La
Quinta Planning Commission, held on this the 22"d day of April, 2014, by the
following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Blum, Wilkinson, Wright, and Chairperson Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Weber
ABSTAIN: None
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KATIE BARftOWS, Chairperson
City of La Quinta, California
A
LES JPH'NSON, Community Development Director
City of La Quinta, California
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2014-008
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - APPROVED
AMENDED FINAL MAP 31681-3
ANDALUSIA 39 HOMES
ADOPTED: APRIL 22, 2014
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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 Amended
Tract Map, 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. This Amended Tract Map shall expire on April 22, 2016, and shall become
null and void in accordance with La Quinta Municipal Code Section
9.200.080, unless a building permit has been issued. A time extension may
be requested per LQMC Section 9.200.080.
3. This Amended Tract Map, and any Final Map recorded thereunder, shall
comply with the requirements and standards of Government Code § § 66410
through 66499.58 (the "Subdivision Map Act"), Chapter 13 of the La Quinta
Municipal Code ("LQMC") and the Conditions of Approval for Tentative Tract
Map No. 31681.
The City of La Quinta's Municipal Code can be accessed on the City's Web
Site at www.la-quinta.org.
4. Prior to the issuance of any grading, construction, or building permit by the
City, the applicant shall obtain any necessary clearances and/or permits from
the following agencies, if required:
• Fire Marshal
• Public Works Department (Grading Permit, Green Sheet (Public Works
Clearance) for Building Permits, Improvement Permit)
• Planning Department
• Riverside Co. Environmental Health Department
• Coachella Valley Unified School District
• Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD)
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2014-008
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - APPROVED
AMENDED FINAL MAP 31681-3
ANDALUSIA 39 HOMES
ADOPTED: APRIL 22, 2014
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• Imperial Irrigation District (IID)
• California Water Quality Control Board (CWQCB)
• SunLine Transit Agency
• South Coast Air Quality Management District Coachella Valley
The applicant is responsible for all requirements of the permits and/or
clearances from the above listed agencies. When the requirements include
approval of improvement plans, the applicant shall furnish proof of such
approvals when submitting those improvements plans for City approval.
FINAL MAPS
5. Prior to the City's approval of a Final Map, the applicant shall furnish mylars
of the Final Map that were approved by the City's map checker. The Final
Map shall be 1 " = 40' scale.
IMPROVEMENT SECURITY AGREEMENTS
6. Prior to City Council approval of this Amended Final Map, the applicant shall
construct all on and off -site improvements and satisfy its obligations for
same, or shall furnish a fully secured and executed Amended Subdivision
Improvement Agreement ("SIA") guaranteeing the construction of such
improvements and the satisfaction of its obligations for same.
7. Any Amended Subdivision Improvement Agreement ("SIA") entered into by
and between the applicant and the City of La Quinta, for the purpose of
guaranteeing the completion of any improvements related to this Amended
Final Tract Map, shall comply with the provisions of LQMC Chapter 13.28
(Improvement Security).