CC Resolution 2021-033 Signature at PGA West Condos Plans AmendmentCITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2021 - 033
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
A SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AMENDMENT
FOR NEW CONDOMINIUM PLANS FOR
SIGNATURE AT PGA WEST AND FINDING THE
PROJECT CONSISTENT WITH SUBSEQUENT
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT CERTIFIED
FOR EDEN ROCK AT PGA WEST
CASE NUMBERS: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2021-0003 (SDP
2013-924, AMENDMENT 2)
APPLICANT: WOODBRIDGE PACIFIC
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California did, on
the 3rd day of August 2021, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider a
request by Woodbridge Pacific for approval of amendments to the approved
single family residential condominium architectural plans for Signature at
PGA West development, generally located, within the PGA West Specific
Plan, Planning Area III, more particularly described as:
Tract 36537
WHEREAS, previous to said Public Hearing, the Planning Commission
of the City of La Quinta did, on July 13, 2021, hold a duly noticed public
hearing, and after review and consideration of this item, and hearing all
public testimony, adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2021-006 to
recommend to the City Council adoption of said amendment; and
WHEREAS, the Design and Development Department published a
public hearing notice in The Desert Sun newspaper on July 23, 2021, as
prescribed by the Municipal Code. Public hearing notices were also mailed to
all property owners within 500 feet of the site; and
Site Development Permit 2021-0003 (SDP 2013-924, Amd 2)
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:
City Council Resolution 2021-033
Site Development Permit 2021-0003 (SDP 2013-924, Amendment 2)
Signature at PGA West Amendment
Adopted: August 3, 2021
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1. Consistency with General Plan
The proposed development is consistent with the General Plan land
use designation of Tourist Commercial. The City’s General Plan
policies relating to Tourist Commercial permits residential
development that include single family residential. Under
Amendment 6 to the PGA West Specific Plan, this residential
community is integrated into the existing Tourist Commercial land
use as set forth in the Specific Plan.
2. Consistency with Zoning Code and PGA West Specific Plan (SP 83-
002)
The proposed development, as conditioned, is consistent with the
development standards of the City’s Zoning Code and the PGA West
Specific Plan, as amended in terms of project location, architectural
style, and standards.
3. Compliance with CEQA
The La Quinta Design and Development Department has
determined that this project is within the Eden Rock at PGA West
Specific Plan, which had a Subsequent Environmental Impact
Report EA 2006-562 (SCH #2007061056) certified by the La Quinta
City Council on April 15, 2008, and is consistent with this analysis.
4. Architectural Design
The architecture and layout of the project is compatible with, and
not detrimental to, the existing surrounding residential land uses,
and is consistent with the development standards in the Municipal
Code. The units are concluded to be appropriate for the proposed
locations, and supplemental design elements appropriately enhance
the architecture of the buildings. The architecture and layout of the
project is compatible with the subject specific plan. The architecture
is compatible with the existing units within the development,
including the entire PGA West development, incorporating similar
architectural styles, materials, and features.
5. Site Design
The site design of the project is compatible with surrounding
development and with the quality of design prevalent in the City.
No site design is proposed to be changed as part of this
amendment.
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2021-033
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2021-0003 (SDP 2013-924 AMENDMENT 2)
SIGNATURE AT PGA WEST
ADOPTED: AUGUST 3, 2021
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 Site
Development Permit. 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.Site Development Permit 2021-0003 (SDP 2013-924 Amendment 2) shall
comply with all applicable conditions and/or mitigation measures for the
following related approval:
Site Development Permit 2020-0006
Site Development Permit 2013-924
Specific Plan 83-002 and all subsequent amendments (PGA West Specific Plan,
including Amendment #6: Eden Rock at PGA West)
Tract Map 36537
Development Agreement 2006-011
Environmental Assessment 2006-562; Subsequent EIR SCH #2007061056
3.In the event of any conflict(s) between approval conditions and/or provisions
of these approvals, the Design and Development Director shall adjudicate the
conflict by determining the precedence.
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:
Riverside County Fire Marshal
La Quinta Public Works Department (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
Coachella Valley Unified School District
Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD)
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2021-033
DRAFT CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2021-0003 (SDP 2013-924 AMENDMENT 2)
SIGNATURE AT PGA WEST
ADOPTED: AUGUST 3, 2021
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 improvement plans for City approval.