PCRES 2014-011PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2014 - 011
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF
SPECIFIC PLAN 2006-081, AMENDMENT 1, FOR THE
CANYON RIDGE SPECIFIC PLAN
CASE NO.: SPECIFIC PLAN 2006-081, AMENDMENT NO. 1
APPLICANT: WEST COAST HOUSING PARTNERS
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California did,
on the 101" day of June, 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 amend the proposed housing type
and make other minor modifications, more particularly described as:
APN: 760-240-014
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department published a public
hearing notice in The Desert Sun newspaper on May 30, 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, 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 placed their
recommendations, if any, 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 proposed homes are of
high quality and provide a master planned community for the residents.
Planning Commission Resolution 2014 - 011
Specific Plan 2006-081, Amendment No. 1
Canyon Ridge Specific Plan
Adopted: June 10, 2014
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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 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 City Council approval of Specific Plan
2006-081 Amendment 1 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 101" day of June, 2014, by the
following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Blum, Weber, Wilkinson, Wright, and Chairperson
Barrows
NOES: None
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Specific Plan 2006-081, Amendment No. 1
Canyon Ridge Specific Plan
Adopted: June 10, 2014
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ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
KA IE BARROWS, Chairperson
City of La Quinta, California
ATTE
$` JO fSON, Community Development Director
ty of La Quinta, California
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2014 - 011
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SPECIFIC PLAN 2006-081 AMENDMENT NO. 1
CANYON RIDGE
JUNE 10, 2014
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, 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 approved by the City Engineer and Community
Development Department. Said retaining system shall incorporate a tiered
design where any portion of the vertical face of the wall that is greater
than eight (8) feet in height is stepped back a minimum of six (6) feet.
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 benches and dog park
components, including a water source and pet clean-up facilities.
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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