PC Resolution 2018-009PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2018 - 009
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT
THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
2018-0006, INCLUDING SITE, ARCHITECTURAL, AND
LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR AN APPROXIMATLEY 14 ACRE
PASSIVE PARK VENUE WITHIN PLANNING AREA 11 OF THE
SILVERROCK SPECIFIC PLAN
CASE NUMBER: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2018-0006
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, 2018 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, said Planning
Commission did make the following mandatory findings pursuant to Section 9.210.010
of the Municipal Code to justify approval of said Site Development Permit:
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 also consistent with the
SilverRock Specific Plan, and 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 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 (Cl
Planning Commission Resolution 2018 - 009
Site Development Permit 2018-0006
SilverRock Resort Park Venue (City of La Quinta)
Approved: June 26, 2018
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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 ❑esign
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.
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 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 the above project be determined by the City Council to be consistent
with Environmental Assessment 2014-1003.
SECTION 3. That it does hereby recommend to the City Council approval of Site
Development Permit 2018-0006, for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject
to the attached Conditions of Approval and Exhibit A.
Planning Commission Resolution 2018 - 009
Site Development Permit 2018-0006
SilverRock Resort Park Venue (City of La Quinta)
Approved: June 26, 2018
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City of La Quinta
Planning Commission, held on this the 26th day of June, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Bettencourt, Caldwell, Currie, McCune, Proctor and
Chairperson Quill
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Wright
ABSTAIN: None
PAIL QUILL, Chairperson
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
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GABRIEL P REZ, Pl nning Manager
City of La Quinta; California
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2018-009
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL -
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2018-0006
SILVERROCK PARK VENUE (CITY OF LA QUINTA)
ADOPTED: JUNE 26, 2018
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GENERAL
1. The Site Development Permit shall expire on June 26, 2030 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.
5. A photometric analysis shall be submitted during plan check and consistent with
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2018-009
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL -
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2018-0006
SILVERROCK PARK VENUE (CITY OF LA QUINTA)
ADOPTED: JUNE 26, 2018
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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.