CC Resolution 2018-045 SRR Venue Site Development Permit 2018-0006
RESOLUTION NO. 2018 – 045
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2018-0006,
INCLUSIVE OF SITE, ARCHITECTURAL, AND
LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR AN APPROXIMATELY
14-ACRE PASSIVE PARK VENUE WITHIN
PLANNING AREA 11 OF THE SILVERROCK
SPECIFIC PLAN
CASE NUMBER: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2018-0006
PROJECT: SILVERROCK VENUE SITE
APPLICANT: CITY OF LA QUINTA
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
California did, on the 26th day of June, 2018, hold a duly noticed Public
Hearing to consider a request by the City of La Quinta for approval of a
community park venue generally located on the southeast corner of Avenue
52 and SilverRock Way, more particularly described as:
APN: 776-150-022, 776-150-025
WHEREAS, the Design and Development Department published a
public hearing notice in The Desert Sun newspaper on June 15, 2016 for said
Planning Commission Public Hearing 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 City Council of the City of La Quinta, California did, on
the 7th day of August 2018, consider Site Development Permit (SDP) 2018-
0006.
WHEREAS, at said meeting, 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 9.210.010 of the Municipal Code to justify approval of said Site
Development Permit:
Resolution No. 2018–045
SilverRock Venue Site
Site Development Permit 2018-0006
Adopted: August 7, 2018
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1. Consistency with General Plan and SilverRock Specific Plan
The land use is consistent with the General Plan land use
designation of Open Space - Recreation. The proposed project is
consistent with General Plan Policy PR-1.1 as the park venue will
expand or modify community services to meet the health, well-
being, and recreational needs of the community. The proposed
project is also consistent with the SilverRock Specific Plan as public
park facilities are included that accommodate special events. The
project implements the goals, policies and development standards
of the Specific Plan.
2. Consistency with Zoning Code
The proposed development, as conditioned, is consistent with the
development standards of the City’s Zoning Code and/or SilverRock
Specific Plan, as applicable. The Site Development Permit has been
conditioned to ensure compliance with the zoning standards and
other supplemental standards as established in Title 9 of the La
Quinta Municipal Code.
3. Compliance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
The Design and Development Department has determined that this
project is consistent with Environmental Assessment 2014-1003
and no further environmental review is required.
4. Architectural Design
The architectural design of the project, including, but not limited to,
the architectural style, scale, building mass, materials, colors,
architectural details, and roof style are compatible with the
architectural guidelines of the SilverRock Specific Plan, the
approved architectural style of the SDP 2016-0005 and SDP 2016-
0009 development, and the quality of design prevalent in the city.
5. Site Design
The site design of the project, including, but not limited to, project
entries, interior circulation, pedestrian and bicycle access,
pedestrian amenities, and exterior lighting, are consistent with the
SilverRock Specific Plan and with the quality of design prevalent in
the city as conditioned.
Resolution No. 2018–045
SilverRock Venue Site
Site Development Permit 2018-0006
Adopted: August 7, 2018
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6. Landscape Design
Project landscaping, including, but not limited to, the location type,
size, color, texture and coverage of plant materials, has been
designed so as to provide visual relief, complement buildings,
visually emphasize prominent design elements and vistas, screen
undesirable views, provide a harmonious transition between
adjacent land uses and between development and open space, and
enhance the visual continuity of the project. The landscape design
will be consistent with the established landscape guidelines for the
SilverRock Specific Plan.
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 above project determined by the City Council to be
consistent with Environmental Assessment 2014-1003 and no further
environmental review is required.
SECTION 3. That it does hereby approve Site Development Permit 2018-
0006, for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached
Conditions of Approval.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta City Council, held on this the 7th day of August 2018, by the
following vote:
AYES: Council Members Fitzpatrick, Peña, Radi, Sanchez, Mayor Evans
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2018-045
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL -
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2018-0006
SILVERROCK VENUE SITE (CITY OF LA QUINTA)
ADOPTED: August 7, 2018
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GENERAL
1. The Site Development Permit shall expire on August 7, 2020 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.
2. 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:
Riverside County Fire Marshal
La Quinta Public Works Development Division (Grading Permit,
Green Sheet (Public Works Clearance) for Building Permits, Water
Quality Management Plan(WQMP) Exemption Form – Whitewater
River Region, Improvement Permit)
Design & Development Department
Riverside Co. Environmental Health Department
Desert Sands Unified School District
Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD)
Imperial Irrigation District (IID)
California Water Quality Control Board (CWQCB)
State Water Resources Control Board
SunLine Transit Agency
SCAQMD Coachella Valley
The applicant is responsible for all requirements of the permits and/or
clearances from the above listed agencies. When these requirements
include approval of improvement plans, the applicant shall furnish proof
of such approvals when submitting those improvements plans for City
approval.
3. The applicant is required to comply with development and land use
standards of the SilverRock Resort Specific Plan and the La Quinta
Municipal Code.
4. The Final Landscape Plan shall be submitted and consistent with the
Coachella Valley Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-045
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2018-045
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL -
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2018-0006
SILVERROCK VENUE SITE (CITY OF LA QUINTA)
ADOPTED: August 7, 2018
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5. A photometric analysis shall be submitted during plan check and
consistent with the outdoor lighting standards of the La Quinta Municipal
Code Section 9.100.150 (Outdoor Lighting).
6. The applicant shall comply with the mitigation monitoring program of EA
2014-1003.