CC Resolution 2018-055 SDP 2018-0008 Andalusia Lot 191RESOLUTION NO. 2018 - 055
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
AN AMENDMENT TO SITE DEVELOPMENT
PERMIT 2003-787 FOR MODIFICATION TO PLAN
25 ON LOT 191 WITHIN THE ANDALUSIA
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT TO INCREASE THE
SQUARE FOOTAGE FROM 4,301 TO 6,228
SQUARE FEET, TO ALLOW FOR CUSTOM
BUILDING MODIFICATIONS
CASE NUMBER: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2018-0008
(SDP 2003-787 AMENDMENT NO. 1)
APPLICANT: T.D. DESERT DEVELOPMENT, L.P.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California
did, on the 23rd day of October, 2018, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing and
did adopt Resolution No. 2018-012 recommending to the City Council approval
of SDP 2018-0008 (SDP 2003-787, Amendment No. 1); and
WHEREAS, the Design and Development Department published a public
hearing notice in The Desert Sun newspaper on October 26, 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, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California did, on
the 6th day of November, 2018, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider
a request by T.D. Desert Development, L.P. for approval of a modification to
Plan 25 on Lot 191 within the Andalusia Residential Development, generally
located south of Avenue 58, east of Madison Street, within the Andalusia at
Coral Mountain Specific Plan, more particularly described as:
LOT 191 OF TRACT 31681-3, APN 764-710-017
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 9.210.010 of the Municipal Code to justify approval of said Site
Development Permit:
Resolution No. 2018-055
Site Development Permit 2018-0008 (SDP 2003-787, Amendment 1)
Andalusia Development – Modify Plan 25 to increase sq. footage for Lot 191
Adopted: November 6, 2018
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1. Consistency with General Plan
The proposed development is consistent with the General Plan land
use designation of Low Density Residential. The City’s General Plan
policies relating to Low Density Residential encourage a full range of
single family residential units within the City, and the proposed use
maintains those policies.
2. Consistency with Zoning Code
The proposed development, as conditioned, is consistent with the
development standards of the City’s Zoning Code and Andalusia at
Coral Mountain Specific Plan in terms of architectural style and
landscaping.
3. Compliance with CEQA
The Design and Development Department has determined that this
project is consistent with Environmental Assessment 2003-483 and
no further environmental review is required.
4. Architectural Design
The architecture and layout of the project is compatible with, and not
detrimental to, the existing surrounding commercial land uses, and
is consistent with the development standards in the Municipal Code.
The modifications are concluded to be appropriate for the proposed
location.
5. Site Design
The site design of the project is compatible with surrounding
development and with the quality of design prevalent in the city.
6. Landscape Design
The proposed project is consistent with the landscaping standards
and plant palette and implements the standards for landscaping and
aesthetics established in the General Plan and Zoning Code. The
project landscaping, as conditioned, shall unify and enhance visual
continuity of the proposed residential unit with the surrounding
development.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of La Quinta, California, as follows:
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2018-055
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL – RECOMMENDED
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2018-0008 (SDP 2003-787, Amendment 1)
ANDALUSIA DEVELOPMENT – MODIFY PLAN 25 TO INCREAS SQ. FOOTAGE FOR LOT 191
ADOPTED: NOVEMBER 6, 2018
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SITE DEVELOMENT PERMIT 2018-0008
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. 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. The applicant is permitted to make changes to the home’s square footage and
interior floor plan of Plan 25 on Lot 191 within TR 31681-3, approved under
Site Development Permit 2003-787.
3. Site Development Permit 2018-0008 shall comply with all applicable terms,
conditions and/or mitigation measures for the following related approvals:
Environmental Assessment 2003-483
Site Development Permit 2003-787
Tentative Tract Map 31681-3
4. The approved architectural changes shall conform to the plans and building
elevations on file as part of this application.
5. The exterior building treatment and materials shall be compatible with the
exterior treatments on the existing approved units within the Andalusia
development.
6. The applicant shall submit a revised precise grading plan to the City’s Building
Division prior to receiving approval of building permits for construction of the
homes.
7. The applicant shall conform to the existing common area and front yard typical
landscape plans for all new units within the Andalusia development. A
landscape sheet shall be submitted with the building plans.
8. The applicant shall obtain building permits prior to construction of the
approved building modifications.