PC Resolution 2021-006 Signature at PGA WestPLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2021 - 006
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AMENDMENT FOR
NEW CONDOMINIUM PLANS FOR SIGNATURE
AT PGA WEST AND FINDING THE PR03ECT
CONSISTENT WITH SUBSEQUENT
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT CERTIFIED
FOR EDEN ROCK AT PGA WEST
CASE NUMBERS: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2021-0003 (SDP 2013-
024, AMENDMENT 2)
APPLICANT: WOODBRIDGE PACIFIC
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
California did, on the 13th day of July, 2021, hold a duly noticed Public
Hearing to consider a request by Woodbridge Pacific for approval of
amendments to the approved single family residential 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, the Design and Development Department published a
public hearing notice in The Desert Sun newspaper on July 2, 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 De►relo went 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 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
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
Planning Commission Resolution 2021 - 006
Site Development Permit 2021-0003 (SDP 2013-924, Amendment 2)
Signature at PGA West Amendment
July 13, 2021
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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. Consisten�cy 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 Desicln
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.
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.
Planning Commission Resolution 2021 - 006
Site Development Permit 2021-0003 (SDP 2013-924, Amendment 2)
Signature at PGA West Amendment
July 13, 2021
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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 Planning
Commission to be consistent with previously certified Subsequent
Environmental Impact Report for Eden Rock at PGA West Specific Plan (EA
2006-562);
SECTION 3. That it does hereby recommend approval of Site Development
Permit 2021-0003 (SDP 2013-924, Amendment 2) 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
City of La Quinta Planning Commission, held on this the 13th day of July
2021, by the following vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS CALDWELL, CURRIE, HASSETT, MCCUNE,
PROCTOR, TYERMAN AND CHAIRPERSON NIETO
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
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STEPHEN NIETO, Chairperson
City of La Quinta, California
Planning Commission Resolution 2021 - 006
Site Development Permit 2021-0003 (SDP 2013-924, Amendment 2)
Signature at PGA West Amendment
July 13, 2021
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ATTEST:
Digitally signed by Danny Castro
DannyCastro,
email=dcastro@laquintaca.
gov, c=US
Date: 2021.09.07 13:31:13-07'00'
DANNY CASTRO, Design and Development Director
City of La Quinta, California
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2021 - 006
DRAFT CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2021-0003 (SDP 2013-924 AMENDMENT 2)
SIGNATURE AT PGA WEST
ADOPTED: JULY 13, 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
comply with all applicable conditions
following related approval:
(SDP 2013-924 Amendment 2) shall
and/or mitigation measures for the
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)
• Imperial Irrigation District (IID)
• California Water Quality Control Board (CWQCB)
• State Water Resources Control Board
• SunLine Transit Agency
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2021 - 006
DRAFT CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2021-0003 (SDP 2013-924 AMENDMENT 2)
SIGNATURE AT PGA WEST
ADOPTED: JULY 13, 2021
• 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.