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PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JULY 12, 2022, AT 5:00 P.M.
Members of the public may listen to this meeting by tuning-in live via
http://laquinta.12milesout.com/video/live.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL: Commissioners Caldwell, Currie, Hassett, McCune, Proctor, Tyerman
and Chairperson Nieto
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS – INSTRUCTIONS
Members of the public may address the Planning Commission on any matter
listed or not listed on the agenda as follows:
VERBAL PUBLIC COMMENTS can be provided in-person during the meeting upon
being recognized by the Chairperson. Members of the public must complete a
“Request to Speak” form and submit it to the Commission Secretary. Please limit
your comments to three (3) minutes (or approximately 350 words).
WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS can be provided either in-person during the meeting
by submitting 15 copies to the Commission Secretary, it is requested that this takes
place prior to the beginning of the meeting; or can be emailed in advance to
TFlores@LaQuintaCA.Gov, no later than 12:00 p.m., on the day of the meeting.
Written public comments will be distributed to the Planning Commission, made
publicly available, and will be incorporated into the agenda packet and public
record of the meeting, but will not be read during the meeting unless, upon the
request of the Chairperson, a brief summary of public comment is asked to be
reported.
Planning Commission agendas and
staff reports are now available on the
City’s web page: www.LaQuintaCA.Gov
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If written public comments are emailed, the email subject line must clearly state
“Written Comments” and should include: 1) full name, 2) city of residence, and
3) subject matter.
All writings or documents, including but not limited to emails and attachments to
emails, submitted to the City regarding any item(s) listed or not listed on this
agenda are public records. All information in such writings and documents is
subject to disclosure as being in the public domain and subject to search and
review by electronic means, including but not limited to the City’s Internet Web
site and any other Internet Web-based platform or other Web-based form of
communication. All information in such writings and documents similarly is subject
to disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act [Government Code
§ 6250 et seq.].
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
At this time members of the public may address the Planning Commission on any
matters not listed on the agenda pursuant to the instructions provided above.
The Planning Commission values all public comments; however, in accordance with
State law, no action shall be taken on any item not appearing on the agenda unless
it is an emergency item authorized by the Brown Act [Government Code
§ 54954.2(b)].
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS – NONE
CONSENT CALENDAR
NOTE: Consent Calendar items are routine in nature and can be approved by one motion.
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BUSINESS SESSION
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1. APPOINT A PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIRPERSON AND VICE
CHAIRPERSON FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/23
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2. RECONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION TO RECOMMEND CITY
COUNCIL APPROVE A STREET NAME CHANGE FOR SILVERROCK
WAY AND AHMANSON LANE; CEQA: DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT HAS DETERMINED THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM
CEQA UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 15061(b)(3) COMMON
SENSE RULE; LOCATION: SILVERROCK WAY AND AHMANSON LANE
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STUDY SESSION – NONE
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PUBLIC HEARINGS – NONE
STAFF ITEMS
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COMMISSIONERS’ ITEMS – NONE
ADJOURNMENT
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The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission will be held on July 26, 2022,
commencing at 5:00 p.m. with the Call to Order, at the City Hall Council Chamber,
78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California.
DECLARATION OF POSTING
I, Tania Flores, Planning Commission Secretary, do hereby declare that the foregoing
Agenda for the La Quinta Planning Commission meeting of July 12, 2022, was posted
on the City’s website, near the entrance to the Council Chamber at 78495 Calle Tampico,
and the bulletin boards at the Stater Brothers Supermarket at 78630 Highway 111, and
the La Quinta Cove Post Office at 51321 Avenida Bermudas, on July 8, 2022.
DATED: July 8, 2022
TANIA FLORES, Planning Commission Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
Public Notices
• The La Quinta Planning Commission Chamber is handicapped accessible. If special
equipment is needed for the hearing impaired, please call the Planning Division of the
Design and Development Department at (760) 777-7023, twenty-four (24) hours in
advance of the meeting and accommodations will be made.
• If background material is to be presented to the Planning Commission during a public
meeting, please be advised that fifteen (15) copies of all documents, exhibits, etc.,
must be supplied to the Planning Commission Secretary for distribution. It is requested
that this takes place prior to the beginning of the meeting.
• Any writings or documents provided to the Planning Commission regarding any item(s)
on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the Design and
Development Department’s counter at City Hall located at 78495 Calle Tampico, La
Quinta, California, 92253, during normal business hours, and will be incorporated into
the agenda packet and public record of the meeting.
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PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission was called to order at 5:01
p.m. by Chairperson Nieto.
This meeting provided teleconferencing accessibility pursuant to Executive Orders
N-60-20 and N-08-21 executed by the Governor of California, and subsequently
Assembly Bill 361 (AB 361, 2021), enacted in response to the state of emergency
relating to novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and enabling
teleconferencing accommodations by suspending or waiving specified provisions in
the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code § 54950 et seq.).
PRESENT: Commissioners Caldwell, Currie, Hassett, McCune, Proctor,
Tyerman, and Chairperson Nieto
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Design & Development Director Danny Castro, Public Works
Director/City Engineer Bryan McKinney, Planning Manager Cheri
L. Flores, Senior Planner Carlos Flores, Commission Secretary
Tania Flores, City Attorney Bill Ihrke
CONSULTANTS: Planning Consultant Nicole Criste with Terra Nova Planning &
Research, Inc.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Chairperson Currie led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA – None.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Proctor/Hassett to
confirm the Agenda as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION – None.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 1
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CONSENT CALENDAR
1.APPROVE MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 11, 2022
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Proctor/Hassett to
approve the Consent Calendar, as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION – None.
STUDY SESSION – None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1.ADOPT RESOLUTIONS TO RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
CERTIFY ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2019-0010, AND APPROVE
SPECIFIC PLAN 2019-0003 (AMENDMENT V TO ANDALUSIA SPECIFIC
PLAN), GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2019-0002, ZONE CHANGE 2019-
0004, SPECIFIC PLAN 2020-0002, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 2019-0005,
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 2021-0002 AND SITE DEVELOPMENT
PERMIT 2021-0001; CEQA: CORAL MOUNTAIN RESORT
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) (SCH #2021020310);
LOCATION: SOUTH OF AVENUE 58, NORTH OF AVENUE 60 AND EAST
AND WEST OF MADISON STREET
DECLARATIONS REGARDING COMMISSION PUBLIC CONTACT – Commissioner
Tyerman declared that starting approximately two and a half years ago, prior to
being appointed to the Planning Commission, he facilitated public information
outreach between the Trilogy community, in which he resides, and the developer
(Meriwether Corporation) and that he had toured the property.
Consulting Planner Criste presented the staff report which is on file in the Design
and Development Department.
Staff answered questions and provided additional information regarding the
separation of the Site Development Permits for the wave basin and the tourist
commercial development; inclusion of the special events allowance within the
Specific Plan and consideration in EIR, procedures for approval of special events,
and available parking accommodations; historical archeological resource site
management and preservation measures; timeline and phasing for the bighorn
sheep barriers and perimeter walls, including clarification of definition of first
occupancy; definition and specific examples of the term “overriding
considerations”; short-term vacation rental (STVR) permit availability; light and
photo metrics and the impacts of particulate reflection inside and outside the
project site; project water use, Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) review and
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approval process, the ability of the City to challenge the approval, future water
consumption planning and allocations from the Colorado River and State water
projects, and use of Colorado River runoff; Specific Plan request for reduction of
setback standards and fire and safety compliance; ability to add conditions of
approval requiring developer remedy project site in the event of project failure;
multi-use trails and equestrian overlay; technical expertise and qualifications of
Staff involved in the analysis and review leading to the recommendation for
approval; utility infrastructure and undergrounding of electrical lines; wave,
retention, storm water and runoff drainage basins and water feature locations on
the Specific Plan; allowed uses, including public access and staging areas, for back
of the house area identified in the Specific Plan; ownership and maintenance
responsibility of the median, and setback of perimeter walls along Madison Street;
traffic signal locations; project size comparison with other residential communities;
studies related to off gassing of construction material; Coral Mountain Park and
Desert Recreation District (DRD) trail location and public access; and any special
considerations given to communities in close proximity to the project that will be
most impacted by the development.
CHAIRPERSON NIETO DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 6:34 P.M.
PUBLIC SPEAKER IN-PERSON: Applicant John Gamlin, President of CM Wave
Development, LLC, introduced himself and other key members of the design and
consulting team for the project and gave a presentation providing the history of
the project and site photos; overview of economic sustainability; land and site plan,
key amenities of the project, cultural and natural resource protection; collaboration
with DRD to provide an open space area, trail access and public accessibility of the
project; water, energy and solar utilization and sustainability; architecture and
design of commercial and residential products; technology and science used for
the wave basin; Final EIR and potential environmental impacts; and market
relevancy, market differentiation, and economic benefits to the community.
Applicant answered questions from the Commission and provided additional
information regarding business plan, revenue streams for the project, financial
risks, and contingency plan in place to mitigate the possibility of project failure;
schedule of performance and project phases; clarifications of perimeter wall and
bighorn sheep barrier timeline; vehicle driveways and pedestrian pathway
materials; details regarding the wave basin including materials and design
specifics, mechanics and technology, and safety and maintenance including
swimming access, water chemistry, and filtration; comparison of water use
estimates of the wave basin versus previously approved residential and golf course
project and other approved wave basins in nearby cities; details on noise and
lighting plans including hours of operation, advanced lighting technology, light pole
heights, light spillage and glare, wave basin loudspeaker announcements; STVR
permit allowance, management, and economic impacts; property management
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including perimeter, gated entrances, and onsite security; and public access to on-
site health and wellness amenities including trails, boardwalks, trails, sports,
restaurants, and shopping.
CHAIR NIETO CALLED FOR A BRIEF RECESS AT 8:15 P.M.
CHAIR NIETO RECONVENED THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING WITH
ALL MEMBERS PRESENT AT 8:39 P.M.
The PUBLIC SPEAKERS listed below in the order in which they spoke, provided
comments, in-person and via teleconference (Zoom), as follows:
•La Quinta Residents for Responsible Development – opposed to the project,
citing concerns regarding water, light, traffic, noise, short term rental
impacts, financial impacts:
o Laura Dolata and Lori Kilburn, La Quinta (in-person) – General Plan
inconsistency, STVRs, operation hours, noise pollution, water usage
o Lisa Castro, La Quinta (in-person) – light and noise pollution, increased
dust and sand
o Carolyn Winnor, La Quinta (in-person) – STVRs, water usage,
increased traffic
o Monica Harrington, La Quinta (in-person) – risk of technology
obsolescence, high technology startup failure rates
o Rick Roth (aka Dr. Frederick Hayes-Roth), La Quinta (in-person) – risk
of project failure, water usage, lack of drought planning
o Philip Novak, La Quinta (in-person) – increased carbon dioxide and
greenhouse gas emissions
o Laura DuMaurier, La Quinta (in-person) – obstruction of mountain
view, light pollution
o Karen Tamcala, La Quinta (in-person) – EIR analysis inconsistency,
water usage
o Alena Callimanis, La Quinta (in-person) – health and safety concerns,
water maintenance, noise pollution
o Donna Williams, La Quinta (in-person) – noise pollution, proximity to
residential communities
o Derek Wong, La Quinta (in-person) – water usage, future water
shortages, drought conditions, project failure rate
o Ramon Baez, La Quinta (in-person) – STVRs
o Vanessa Ramirez, La Quinta (Zoom) – EIR analysis inconsistencies
regarding geothermal cooling, climate change, and water use
calculations
o Anast Demitt, La Quinta (Zoom) – Conflict of interest for MSA
Consulting involvement in EIR, violations of engineer’s code of ethics,
water usage
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o Wendy Clark, La Quinta (Zoom) – water usage, increased traffic, light
pollution, STVRs, project failure rate, inconsistency with surrounding
communities
o Jay Famiglietti, Saskatchewan Canada (Zoom) – water usage, future
drought conditions
•Chris Hermann, La Quinta (in-person) – in support of the project – economic
and recreational benefits, water reduction compared to previously approved
project, use of advanced lighting, projected TOT revenues
•Joe Hammer, Indian Wells resident/La Quinta property owner (in-person) –
in support of the project – provides needed development on vacant land,
decreases area crime and dumping issues
•Tom McDaniel, La Quinta (in-person) – in support of the project – promotes
healthy living, appreciation for surf community, safe surf experiences,
comprehensive EIR, project energy efficiency
•Paula Turner, La Quinta (in-person) – in support of the project – community
benefits, project consistency with previously approved plans, added
requirements and protections from the previously approved plans
•Thomas Klein, La Quinta (in-person) – in support of the project – developer
reputation of project success, increase in lifestyle diversity
•Doug Weitman, La Quinta (in-person) – in support of the project – promotes
healthy lifestyle, year-round employment, water reduction when compared
to previously approved plans
•Bruce Krider, La Quinta (in-person) – opposed to the project – incompatible
zoning changes, noise and light pollution, increased traffic
•David Hilts, Palm Desert/La Quinta (in-person) – in support of the project –
opportunities to explore surf culture
•Robert Erickson, La Quinta (in-person) – opposed to the project – changes
to General Plan, lack of benefits to residents, water usage, increased traffic
•Elizabeth Ogren Erickson, La Quinta (in-person) – opposed to the project –
water usage
•Davis Meyer, Director of Partnership for the Visit Greater Palm Springs (in-
person) – in support of the project – prospective tourism and economic
growth, unique health and wellness experience, project’s integrative
sustainability
•Katie Barrows, La Quinta (in-person) – expressed appreciation for the
project’s efforts in sustainability; opposed to the project – water usage,
greenhouse gas emissions, climate change, future water availability
•Jack Mulroe, La Quinta (in-person) – in support of the project – project
aesthetics, economic and development benefits, year round activity
•Cactus to Cloud Organization – opposed to the project:
o Colin Barrows, La Quinta (in-person) – EIR analysis inconsistencies,
water usage, irresponsible development of land
o Sendy Hernandez Orellana Barrows, La Quinta (in-person) – EIR review
time, lack of low-income opportunities, water usage
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•Kathy Weiss, La Quinta (in-person) – opposed to the project – water usage,
special events, STVRs, light and noise pollution, increased traffic,
inconsistent with General Plan
•Kim Hammer, La Quinta (in-person) – in support of the project – increased
community diversity, prospective tourism, economic benefits, reduced water
use when compared to previously approved project
•Omar Cobian, Coachella Valley (Zoom) – spoke on behalf of the Uni
Carpenters – requested that the addition of a condition to require the
developer utilize local skilled labor and certified payroll
•Nancy French Hulme, Cathedral City (Zoom) – spoke on behalf of her parents
who are La Quinta residents – opposed to the project – water usage, light
pollution, STVRs, inconsistent with surrounding community, risk of project
failure
•Oswit Land Trust – opposed to the project:
o Jane Garrison, Executive Director of Oswit Land Trust (Zoom) –
inconsistent with surrounding communities, water usage, noise and
light pollution
o Paisley Ramstead, Palm Springs (Zoom) – EIR analysis inconsistencies,
negative impacts wildlife and cultural resources, lack of public access
•John Perry, La Quinta (Zoom) – in support of the project – history of
developer success, benefits of developing underdeveloped land, increase of
property values, consistency with the City’s vision, project design and
mitigation, appropriate EIR and CVWD analysis
•Bruce Bauer, Coachella Valley, Attorney with SBEMP Attorneys (SBEMP), the
law office representing LQRRD – spoke on behalf of LQRRD (Zoom) – opposed
to the project – EIR analysis inconsistencies, noise pollution, increased
traffic, decreased views, STVRs
•Armita Ariano, Staff Attorney for Coachella Valley Water Keeper (Zoom) –
opposed to the project – water usage, future water shortages, environmental
justice concerns
•Tom Kendrick, Rancho Mirage (Zoom) – in support of the project – safe and
controlled surf environment, community development and growth, health
and wellness
•Jessica Lenz, La Quinta (Zoom) – opposed to the project – negative impacts
to wildlife, noise and light pollution, lack of public awareness
The Planning Commission was informed that 34 WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS in
OPPOSITION of the project and 14 WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS in support of
the project, were received after the posting of the agenda, and would be made
available to the Commission and the public in the final record of the meeting, but
were not read aloud during the meeting.
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the project, provided a response to public comment including confirmation that the
Final EIR satisfied all requirements of CEQA and was appropriately published and
circulated according to CEQA guidelines; CEQA compliance and CVWD approval of
water usage and availability; transient occupancy tax generating resort and
residential communities requirement of a core amenity with economic driver with
less projected water usage than previously approved project including evaporation
rate calculations; project light and glare consistent with existing conditions from
surrounding communities, advanced technology limiting lighting spillage, line of
site diagrams and simulation indicating limited view of lighting fixtures due to
perimeter walls and landscaping; amenities generating noise located in the rear of
the project, noise level studies indicate levels below the City’s noise level
standards; intersection analysis that majority of the traffic signals planned would
be required with or without the project; special events will require Temporary Use
Permits which require compliance with mitigation measures and approval by City
staff; project site was annexed in the early 2000s and has not been reviewed for
land use since that time, the only change requested is the rear of the property to
tourist commercial to allow for revenue generating transient occupancy tax; STVR
strategies including compliance, disclosures, and onsite management and security;
showed map of designated conservation area for bighorn sheep, lack of suitable
habitat located on the project site, California Department of Fish and Wildlife
clarification of bighorn sheep sightings located on the Coral Mountain but not within
project site, cited biologist expert letter from the EIR; significant and unavoidable
impacts of greenhouse emissions project is attempting to mitigate through
purchase of carbon credits, previously approved project creates greater emissions
due to more traffic.
CHAIRPERSON NIETO DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 12:01 A.M.
Commission and Staff discussion followed to include the current items for
consideration at this time and the order in which they should be considered;
continuance of the entire item to a date certain due to the volume of information
presented and the late hour; prospective conditions of approval; requests for
additional information regarding phasing and timeline of the project build-out,
lighting and line of sight visuals of the project, allowable STVR permits and effects
of limiting this allowance.
CHAIRPERSON NIETO DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING RE-OPEN AT 12:15 A.M.
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Currie/Proctor to
continue the Public Hearing regarding this item to a date certain of April 12, 2022,
with further consideration for development schedule within the proposed
development agreement, additional information regarding lighting and simulations,
and analysis of reduction of STVR permits and the economic impacts related to that
reduction. Motion passed unanimously.
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PUBLIC SPEAKER IN-PERSON: James Vaughn, Esq., CEQA and land use counsel for
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STAFF ITEMS
Director Castro provided a reminder for the Special Joint Meeting of the City
Council, Boards, Commissions, and Committees on Monday, March 28, 2022,
beginning at 5:00 P.M. City Attorney Ihrke confirmed for the record that the Public
Hearing Item No. 1 regarding the Coral Mountain Resort project was continued and
therefore public comment to the Planning Commission could still be submitted in
writing for Commission consideration.
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS – None.
COMMISSIONERS’ ITEMS – None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Chairperson
Nieto/Commissioner Caldwell to adjourn the meeting at 12:19 A.M. Motion passed
unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
TANIA FLORES, Commission Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission was called to order at
5:00 p.m. by Chairperson Nieto.
This meeting provided teleconferencing accessibility pursuant to Executive Orders
N-60-20 and N-08-21 executed by the Governor of California, and subsequently
Assembly Bill 361 (AB 361, 2021), enacted in response to the state of emergency
relating to novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and enabling
teleconferencing accommodations by suspending or waiving specified provisions in
the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code § 54950 et seq.).
PRESENT: Commissioners Currie, Hassett, McCune, Proctor, Tyerman, and
Chairperson Nieto
ABSENT: Commissioner Caldwell
STAFF PRESENT: Design & Development Director Danny Castro, Public Works
Director/City Engineer Bryan McKinney, Planning Manager Cheri
L. Flores, Senior Planner Carlos Flores, Commission Secretary
Tania Flores, City Attorney Bill Ihrke
CONSULTANTS: Planning Consultant Nicole Criste with Terra Nova Planning &
Research, Inc.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner McCune led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA – None.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Currie/Proctor to
confirm the Agenda as presented. AYES (6): Commissioners Currie, Hassett,
McCune, Proctor, Tyerman, and Chairperson Nieto. NOES (0): None. ABSENT (1):
Commissioner Caldwell. ABSTAIN (0): None. Motion passed.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION – None.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 2
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CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 8, 2022
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Chairperson Nieto/Commissioner
Proctor to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. AYES (6): Commissioners
Currie, Hassett, McCune, Proctor, Tyerman, and Chairperson Nieto. NOES (0):
None. ABSENT (1): Commissioner Caldwell. ABSTAIN (0): None. Motion passed.
BUSINESS SESSION – None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. CONTINUED FROM MARCH 22, 2022: ADOPT RESOLUTIONS TO
RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CERTIFY ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT 2019-0010, AND APPROVE SPECIFIC PLAN 2019-0003
(AMENDMENT V TO ANDALUSIA SPECIFIC PLAN), GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT 2019-0002, ZONE CHANGE 2019-0004, SPECIFIC PLAN
2020-0002, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 2019-0005, DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT 2021-0002 AND SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2021-
0001; CEQA: CORAL MOUNTAIN RESORT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT (SCH #2021020310); LOCATION: SOUTH OF AVENUE 58,
NORTH OF AVENUE 60 AND EAST AND WEST OF MADISON STREET
CHAIRPERSON NIETO NOTED THE PUBLIC HEARING REMAINED OPEN FROM THE
MARCH 22, 2022, MEETING
Consulting Planner Criste presented the staff report which is on file in the Design
and Development Department.
Staff answered questions from the Commission regarding the financial analysis of
prospective transient occupancy tax revenues and hotel versus short-term vacation
rental (STVR) revenues; public access, timeline, and ownership information for the
Desert Recreation District’s (DRD) Coral Mountain Park and associated trails;
visibility of wave basin lighting from surrounding communities; contractual
language to allow enforcement of penalties or forfeitures against the developer in
the event the project fails to meet phasing deadlines; contractual language for
alternative uses of the wave basin in the event of wave component failure; process
of Development Agreement negotiations, standard term length, and performance
schedule timeline and phasing; special event permits within the Development
Agreement; possibility and effects of reducing the light pole heights; and special
use permit procedures for processing and approval of each event.
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PUBLIC SPEAKER IN-PERSON: Project Applicant John Gamlin, President, CM Wave
Development, introduced himself and provided a brief presentation on the project’s
alignment and collaboration with DRD to provide the open space area park and
multi-use trails, ownership of land for park location, and other agencies involved
in that area of the project; development business plan, funding, and alternative
uses for the wave basin in the event of failure; timeline of build-out and phasing
of the project; and provided addition information regarding STVR management,
compliance, and additional revenue projections.
PUBLIC SPEAKER IN-PERSON: James Vaughn, Esq., CEQA and land use counsel for
the project introduced himself and provided additional information on light testing,
visibility, and light pole height; impacts of STVRs including complaints in exempt
versus nonexempt areas, revenues, and prospective future decline in permits due
to ban on new permits.
The PUBLIC SPEAKERS listed below in the order in which they spoke, provided
comments, in-person and via teleconference (Zoom), as follows:
• La Quinta Residents for Responsible Development – opposed to the project:
o Lynda Lyman, La Quinta (in-person) – noise and light pollution,
negative environmental impacts, use of natural resources, greenhouse
gas emissions
o Lori Kilburn, La Quinta (in-person) – increased traffic, light and noise
pollution
o Don Huber, La Quinta (in-person) – water usage, current and future
drought conditions
o Robert Lasser, La Quinta (in-person) – inconsistency with surrounding
communities, water usage, STVRs, increased traffic, light and noise
pollution, current and future drought conditions
o Rick Roth, La Quinta (in-person) – unmitigated negative environmental
impacts, high failure risk
o Mike Roizen, La Quinta (in-person) – increased particulates causing
negative health effects
o Judy Hovjacky, La Quinta (in-person) – noise pollution
o Sheila Warren, La Quinta (in-person) – noise pollution
o B. Scott Brown, La Quinta (in-person) – noise pollution
o Alena Callimanis, La Quinta (in-person) – STVRs, inconsistency with
surrounding communities, inconsistency with the General Plan
• Tracy Bartlett, La Quinta (in-person) – opposed the project due to current
and future drought conditions and water usage
• Kathy Weiss, La Quinta (in-person) – opposed the project due to negative
environmental impacts, phasing and timeline of revenue generating
components, risk of wave basin failure, STVRs, light and noise pollution,
increased traffic, and neighborhood incompatibility
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• Richard Gray, La Quinta (in-person) – opposed the project due to
inconsistency with surrounding communities, water usage, and noise
pollution
• Karen Thomas, La Quinta (in-person) – opposed the project due to
inconsistency with surrounding communities, light pollution, risk of failure,
and hotel industry staffing shortage
• Penny Boehm, La Quinta (in-person) – supports the project based on the EIR
analysis, economic impacts, and city and development growth
• Steve Cherry, La Quinta (in-person) – recommended the Commission
disallow repetitive comments on light and noise pollution, water usage,
hiking trails, STVRs
• Connie Varelli, La Quinta (in-person) – support the project based on
economic and development growth
• Omar Cobian, Southwest Carpenters (via Zoom) - encouraged the
Commission to add a Condition of Approval requiring the developers use local
skilled laborers for the project
• Bettina Rosmarino, Palm Springs (via Zoom) – spoke on behalf of Oswit Land
Trust and Palm Springs Wildlife Advocates – opposed the project due to
negative impact to wildlife, water usage, and current and future drought
conditions
• Richard Dale, La Quinta (via Zoom) – opposed the project due to noise and
air pollution, increased crime, negative environmental impacts, increased
traffic, and risk of project failure
Mr. Gamlin provided responses to public comments regarding the Mitigated
Negative Declaration, environmental impacts, greenhouse gas emissions, and
energy sustainability measures; new technological advances to the wave basin and
wave making equipment; and STVRs and compatibility with land use.
Environmental Planning Consultant Tony Locacciato of Meridian Consultants
provided additional information regarding the noise studies. Mr. Vaughn provided
additional information regarding water use, current and future drought conditions,
CVWD water plan, Water Supply Assessment (WSA) calculations, cumulative
impacts, and general plan changes and consistency. Mr. Locacciato answered
Commission questions regarding noise studies, calculations of noise levels, and
sound reverberation.
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Proctor/Tyerman
to continue this Public Hearing to a date certain of April 26, 2022, at 5:00 p.m.,
due to Commissioner Caldwell’s absence. AYES (6): Commissioners Currie,
Hassett, McCune, Proctor, Tyerman, and Chairperson Nieto. NOES (0): None.
ABSENT (1): Commissioner Caldwell. ABSTAIN (0): None. Motion passed.
CHAIR NIETO CALLED FOR A BRIEF RECESS AT 7:55 P.M.
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CHAIR NIETO RECONVENED THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AT 8:15
P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT, EXCEPT COMMISSIONER CALDWELL
2. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
2021-0008 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 2021-0005 FOR 50
RESIDENTIAL LOTS ON 26.12 ACRES; CEQA: DESIGN AND
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT HAS DETERMINED THE PROJECT IS
CONSISTENT WITH EA 2003-483; LOCATION: NORTH OF AVENUE 60,
EAST OF MADISON STREET, AND WEST OF MONROE STREET
DECLARATIONS REGARDING COMMISSION PUBLIC CONTACT – None.
Senior Planner Flores presented the staff report which is on file in the Design and
Development Department.
Staff answered questions from the Commission regarding the status of individual
parcels and vacant land within the tentative tract map; and ADU definition,
requirements, and rental availability.
CHAIRPERSON NIETO DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 8:30 P.M.
PUBLIC SPEAKER IN-PERSON: Applicant Nolan Sparks introduced himself and
answered questions regarding perimeter landscaping, commercial parcel and
vacant lots within the project area, ADU desirability, plan types and square footage
of homes and villas within the project, and build-out timeline.
CHAIRPERSON NIETO DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 8:38 P.M.
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Proctor/Currie to
adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2022-008 to approve Site Development
Permit 2021-0008 and Tentative Tract Map 2021-0005 (TTM 38188) subject to the
Findings and Conditions of Approval and find the project consistent with previously
adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration for Environmental Assessment 2003-483:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA
QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AND
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP FOR FIFTY RESIDENTIAL LOTS WITHIN THE
ANDALUSIA DEVELOPMENT, AND FINDING THE PROJECT CONSISTENT
WITH ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 2003-483
CASE NUMBERS: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2021-0008; TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP 2021-0005 (TTM 38188)
APPLICANT: SUNRISE LQ, LLC
AYES (6): Commissioners Currie, Hassett, McCune, Proctor, Tyerman, and
Chairperson Nieto. NOES (0): None. ABSENT (1): Commissioner Caldwell. ABSTAIN
(0): None. Motion passed.
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STAFF ITEMS – None.
COMMISSIONER ITEMS – None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by
Commissioners Proctor/Currie to adjourn at 8:42 p.m. AYES (6): Commissioners
Currie, Hassett, McCune, Proctor, Tyerman, and Chairperson Nieto. NOES (0):
None. ABSENT (1): Commissioner Caldwell. ABSTAIN (0): None. Motion passed.
Respectfully submitted,
TANIA FLORES, Commission Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
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City of La Quinta
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: July 12, 2022
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE: APPOINT A PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIRPERSON AND VICE
CHAIRPERSON FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/23
RECOMMENDATION
Appoint a Planning Commission Chairperson and Vice Chairperson to serve for fiscal
year 2022/23.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
• The July 12, 2022, meeting is the first regularly scheduled meeting of the
Planning Commission (PC) for the 2022/23 fiscal year.
• Pursuant to La Quinta Municipal Code 2.06.050, the PC, at its first meeting
held after June 30, shall vote to elect one of its members as Chairperson
and elect another as Vice-Chairperson.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
In accordance with La Quinta Municipal Code 2.06.050, “unless otherwise provided
by law, ordinance or resolution of the city council, each board, commission and
committee shall choose one of its members as chairperson and one as vice
chairperson at its first meeting held after June 30th of each fiscal year.” Pursuant
to this section, staff has placed this item on the agenda for selection of a
Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. Previous appointments are as follows:
Election Date Chairperson Vice Chairperson
07/13/2021 Stephen Nieto Loretta Currie
09/08/2020 Michael Proctor Stephen Nieto
07/09/2019 Mary Caldwell Michael Proctor
07/24/2018 Kevin McCune Mary Caldwell
Voting Procedures:
All actions must be taken on a majority vote or by a majority of the quorum
present. On the passage of every motion, the vote shall be taken by voice or roll
call as appropriate. The presiding Chairperson will open and close nominations to
the Commission for Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. The vote will be taken, and
the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson selected.
BUSINESS SESSION ITEM NO. 1
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Tie Votes:
In the case of a tie vote, an additional motion is made which obtains a majority
vote to break the tie. If a tie vote results at a time when less than all members are
present, the matter shall automatically be continued to the next regular meeting,
unless otherwise ordered by the body.
Prepared by: Tania Flores, Administrative Technician
Approved by: Danny Castro, Design and Development Director
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BUSINESS SESSION ITEM NO. 2
City of La Quinta
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: June 12, 2022
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE: RECONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION TO RECOMMEND CITY
COUNCIL APPROVE A STREET NAME CHANGE FOR SILVERROCK WAY AND
AHMANSON LANE; CEQA: DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT HAS
DETERMINED THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER THE PROVISIONS
OF SECTION 15061(b)(3) COMMON SENSE RULE; LOCATION: SILVERROCK
WAY AND AHMANSON LANE
RECOMMENDATION
Reconsideration of adoption of a resolution recommending City Council approve
a street name change for SilverRock Way and Ahmanson Lane to Talus Way
and Painted Peak Lane, respectively, subject to the Conditions of Approval and
find the project exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3), Common
Sense Rule.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
• Street Name Change 2022-0002 is proposed by SilverRock Development
Company, LLC (Applicant) to change the street names SilverRock Way to
Talus Way and Ahmanson Lane to Painted Peak Lane (Attachment 1).
• This process is regulated by La Quinta Municipal Code (LQMC) Chapter
14.08 Street Name Changes (Attachment 2).
• Applicant is requesting these changes due to the rebranding of the
development from SilverRock to Talus (Attachment 3).
• On May 24, 2022, Planning Commission (Commission) recommended City
Council (Council) approve of changing SilverRock Way to Talus Way but
not approve of changing Ahmanson Lane to Painted Peak Lane. The
applicant was not present at the Commission meeting.
• On June 21, 2022, City Council held a public hearing to consider the
proposed street name change and remanded this proposal to the
Commission to allow the applicant the opportunity to present the request
and respond to the Commission’s concerns and comments.
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BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
SilverRock Way and Ahmanson Lane are within the Talus Development.
SilverRock Way is a public street that begins at Avenue 52 and runs south and
east and connects to Jefferson Street. Ahmanson Lane is a private street that
connects to SilverRock Way and runs south, with an endpoint roundabout that
leads to the current golf clubhouse and future Montage Hotel Lobby.
Applicant submitted SNC2022-0002 to change SilverRock Way to Talus Way
and Ahmanson Lane to Painted Peak Lane. The proposed street name changes
are being proposed as part of a rebranding for the development. LQMC permits
any individual to initiate a street name change, signed by at least 67% of the
owners abutting the street. The owners abutting these streets include the
Applicant and the City of La Quinta. Staff has reviewed the proposed request
and it has met the requirements of LQMC Chapter 14.08.
On April 26, 2022, the Planning Commission adopted a resolution of intention to
hold a public hearing for the proposed name changes in accordance with LQMC
Chapter 14.08.
On May 24, 2022, the Commission held a public hearing to consider the
Applicant’s request. The Applicant, Bruce Maize, was not present at this
meeting to answer Commissioner’s questions or comments. Mr. Maize indicated
to staff that he mistakenly left the Planning Commission meeting early because
he thought that this agenda item had already been discussed. The Commission
adopted a Resolution that recommended City Council approve the street name
change for SilverRock Way to Talus Way but did not recommend approval of
changing Ahmanson Lane to Painted Peak Lane. Commissioners had concern
on changing the Ahmanson Lane name due to its association with La Quinta
history, specifically for its ties to the Ahmanson Clubhouse.
Per LQMC Chapter 14.08, Staff presented the Commission’s recommendation to
Council for consideration at a public hearing on June 21, 2022. The Council
remanded the street name request to the Commission with the following
specific direction: 1) Allow the Applicant the opportunity to present information
about the request and address Commissioner concerns and comments; and 2)
allow the Commission to submit, for Council review, a supplement to its
recommendation or a new recommendation, in light of the applicant’s
information and responses to Commissioner comments. The Council continued
the Public Hearing to the July 19, 2022 Regular Meeting, at which time the
Council will consider the application and the recommendation, including any
supplement or new recommendation, submitted by the Commission.
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AGENCY AND PUBLIC REVIEW
Public Agency Review
The applications were distributed to City staff, including the Riverside County
Fire Department. All comments have been addressed and/or added as
conditions of approval. The City also received a letter of public comment from
Kay Wolff with comments regarding the Ahmanson name (Attachment 4).
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Design and Development Department has determined that the proposed
project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under
provisions of Section 15061(b)(3). The activity is covered by the common
sense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects, which have the potential
for causing a significant effect on the environment. In this case, it can be seen
with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposal in question may have
a significant effect on the environment, therefore the proposal is not subject to
CEQA.
Prepared by: Carlos Flores, Senior Planner
Approved by: Danny Castro, Design and Development Director
Attachments: 1. Street Name Change Exhibit
2. La Quinta Municipal Code Chapter 14.08
3. Street Name Change Justification
4. Kay Wolff public comment
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2022 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE A STREET NAME CHANGE FOR
SILVERROCK WAY AND AHMANSON LANE
CASE NUMBERS: STREET NAME CHANGE 2022-0002
APPLICANT: SILVERROCK DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
California did, on April 26, 2022, adopt Planning Commission Resolution
2022-0009 announcing the intent to hold a public hearing on May 24, 2022,
to review a street name change of SilverRock Way to Talus Way and of
Ahmanson Lane to Painted Peak Lane, for the entirety of those two streets;
and
WHEREAS, the Design and Development Department published a
public hearing notice in The Desert Sun newspaper on May 6, 2022, and
notices were posted along both streets as prescribed by the Municipal Code;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
California did, on May 24, 2022, hold a duly noticed public hearing to
consider the request of SilverRock Development Company, LLC, for said
street name change and recommended City Council approval of changing
SilverRock Way to Talus Way but did not recommend the change of
Ahmanson Lane to Painted Peak Lane, citing concerns of removing
references to La Quinta history; and
WHEREAS, the Design and Development Department published a
public hearing notice in The Desert Sun newspaper on June 3, 2022, and
notices were posted on June 9, 2022 along both streets; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California did, on
June 21, 2022, consider this recommendation from Planning Commission
and remanded the project to Planning Commission for additional
consideration; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
California did, on July 12, 2022 consider the request of SilverRock
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Planning Commission Resolution 2022-XXX
Street Name Change 2022-0002
SilverRock Way & Ahmanson Lane
Adopted:
Page 2 of 3
Development Company, LLC, for said street name change and recommended
City Council approval; and
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; and
SECTION 2. That the above project be determined by the Planning
Commission to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
requirements under the provisions of Section 15061(b)(3), Common Sense
Rule; and
SECTION 3. That it does hereby recommend City Council approval of Street
Name Change 2022-0002, subject to the attached Conditions of Approval
[Exhibit A].
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the
City of La Quinta Planning Commission, held on July 12, 2022, by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
_________________________________
STEPHEN T. NIETO, Vice Chairperson
City of La Quinta, California
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Planning Commission Resolution 2022-XXX
Street Name Change 2022-0002
SilverRock Way & Ahmanson Lane
Adopted:
Page 3 of 3
ATTEST:
_______________________________________________
DANNY CASTRO, Design and Development Director
City of La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2022-XXX EXHIBIT A
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED
STREET NAME CHANGE 2022-0002
SILVERROCK WAY & AHMANSON LANE
ADOPTED:
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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 Street Name Change. 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 shall pay for the purchase and installation of any of the new
street name signs required as part of this proposal.
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ATTACHMENT 1
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ATTACHMENT 2
Title 14 - STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
Chapter 14.08 STREET NAME CHANGES
La Quinta, California, Municipal Code Created: 2022-03-25 11:00:47 [EST]
(Supp. No. 2, Update 3)
Page 1 of 2
Chapter 14.08 STREET NAME CHANGES
14.08.010 Petition for initiation of street name change.
Any person may initiate a street name change for any reason consistent with law, by complying with the provisions
of this chapter.
(Ord. 10 § 1, 1982)
14.08.020 Initiation of petition.
A proposed change of street name may be initiated by filing with the planning commission an application in the
form prescribed by the city manager and signed by the owners of at least sixty percent (60%) of the lineal frontage
abutting the street to be affected.
(Ord. 10 § 1, 1982)
14.08.030 Application fee.
The application shall be accompanied by a fee in an amount established by resolution of the city council, in order
to defray the costs of publishing, posting and processing, as hereinafter prescribed.
(Ord. 10 § 1, 1982)
14.08.040 Manager's examination.
The city manager shall examine the application and determine the sufficiency of same as to the percentage
requirement of Section 14.08.020.
(Ord. 10 § 1, 1982)
14.08.050 Adoption of resolution of intention.
Upon determination of the sufficiency of the petition, the commission shall adopt a resolution of intention to
change name and set a date for public hearing not less than thirty (30) days from the date of adoption of the
resolution.
(Ord. 10 § 1, 1982)
14.08.060 Publication.
The city manager shall provide for at least one (1) publication of the resolution of intention in a newspaper of
general circulation within the city at least fifteen (15) days prior to the hearing date.
(Ord. 10 § 1, 1982)
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(Supp. No. 2, Update 3)
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14.08.070 Posting.
The city manager shall provide for posting copies of the resolution of intention in at least three (3) public places
along the street proposed to be affected. The posting shall be completed at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing
date.
(Ord. 10 § 1, 1982)
14.08.080 Commission hearing.
At the time set for hearing, or at any time to which the hearing may be continued, the commission shall hear and
consider proposals to adjust, alter or change the name(s) of the street(s) mentioned in the resolution, and
objections to the proposals.
(Ord. 10 § 1, 1982)
14.08.090 Commission recommendation.
At or after the conclusion of the hearing, the commission may make any recommendation to the city council which
the commission deems appropriate. In its deliberations the commission shall consider any applicable specific plans
in effect.
(Ord. 10 § 1, 1982)
14.08.100 Council action.
The city council may, pursuant to California Government Code Section 34091.1, take such action as it deems
appropriate upon the recommendation of the commission, and failure to take action within sixty (60) days after
submission of the commission's recommendation shall be deemed denial of the application.
(Ord. 10 § 1, 1982)
14.08.110 Commission recommendation without petition and hearing.
Notwithstanding any other parts of this code, the commission may, for any reason it deems in the public interest
and necessity, recommend to the city council that a street name be changed. The recommendation may be made
without complying with the requirements of Sections 14.08.020 through 14.08.080. The recommendation shall be
in the form of a resolution of the commission directed to the city council. Thereafter the city council shall take such
action as it deems appropriate.
(Ord. 10 § 1, 1982)
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SilverRock Development Company, LLC
343 4th Avenue | San Diego, CA 92101 | 760.634.6543
November 30, 2021
Carlos Flores
CITY OF LA QUINTA
78495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253
RE: Talus Way
Dear Carlos:
SilverRock Development Company requests that the street “SilverRock Way” of Parcel Map No. 37207 be
renamed as “Talus Way.”
The change is to reflect the rebranding of the SilverRock development to Talus.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Kaleena Klimeck
Kaleena Klimeck
Assistant Project Manager – The Robert Green Company, Inc.
Cc: Robert Green, RGC
Josh Frantz, RGC
Amy Yu, City of La Quinta
Rich Vaughn, MBI
ATTACHMENT 3
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SilverRock Development Company, LLC
343 4th Avenue | San Diego, CA 92101 | 760.634.6543
November 30, 2021
Carlos Flores
CITY OF LA QUINTA
78495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253
RE: Painted Peak Lane
Dear Carlos:
SilverRock Development Company requests that the street “Ahmanson Lane” of Parcel Map No. 37207 be
renamed as “Painted Peak Lane.”
The name speaks to the genius loci of the site; it conveys both geological and atmospheric aspects of the street
as it describes the impressive quality of light that washes the prominent mountain range and the effect it
imposes on the area. Additionally, Talus’ iconography is of the painted peaks. Thus, the street name change
will also reinforce the community’s branding.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Kaleena Klimeck
Kaleena Klimeck
Assistant Project Manager – The Robert Green Company, Inc.
Cc: Robert Green, RGC
Josh Frantz, RGC
Amy Yu, City of La Quinta
Rich Vaughn, MBI
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From:Kay Wolff <KayWolff@msn.com>
Sent:Monday, June 20, 2022 7:47 PM
To:Monika Radeva
Subject:WRITTEN COMMENT FOR JUNE 21, 2022 COUNCIL MEETING
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Kay Wolff
77-227 Calle Ensenada, La Quinta
760-564-4070
Public Hearing #3 Renaming of Streets in Talus development
Please do not rename Ahmanson Way.
The Ahmanson Ranch is historically significant to our city. This street now leads to the
original 1902 ranch house and the area of the Robert Trent Jones golf course and
replicas of Mayan stonework. The cattle ranch consisted of over 500 acres.
The Historical Society placed two historic plaques to emphasize the importance of this
property.
I agree with the comment of Planning Commissioner Mary Caldwell, who cautioned
that we should not “erase the history” of our City.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING - JUNE 21, 2022 - WRITTEN COMMENTS BY RESIDENT KAY WOLFF
PUBLIC HEARING ITEM NO. 3 - SILVERROCK STREET NAME CHANGES ATTACHMENT 4
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TO: Honorable Chair and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Cheri Flores, Planning Manager
DATE: July 12, 2022
SUBJECT: PROJECT UPDATES
At the meeting of June 14, 2022, the Commission requested an update on
projects that had recently been approved by the Commission. The following
reflects projects approved within the last year and their current status.
•Panera Drive Thru
o Located at northwest corner of Highway 111 and La Quinta
Center Drive.
o Currently under construction. Previous building has been
demolished and the site is being prepped for new building
construction.
•The Peak
o Located at northwest corner of Desert Club Drive and Calle Cadiz
in the Village.
o Three-story mixed-use building with ground floor office space
and upper levels consisting of 8 residential units.
o Building plans submitted; plan check comments given.
•Desert Club Apartments
o Located on the east side of Desert Club Drive, south of Calle
Cadiz in the Village.
o Two-story, 16-unit apartment building.
o Building and engineering plans reviewed; plan check comments
given.
•Jefferson Apartments
o Located at the southeast corner of Jefferson Street and Palm
Circle Drive.
o Two-story, 42-unit apartment building.
o Final Parcel Map, building and engineering plans in review.
o Finalizing purchase and sale agreement.
•Signature at PGA West
o Located in the center of PGA West development.
o Both single family and condo units under construction.
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•Tampico Starbucks
o Located at northwest corner of Calle Tampico and Washington
Street.
o Constructed.
•Pendry Residences TTM 37930
o Located within SilverRock development, south of Avenue 52,
west of Jefferson Street.
o Final Tract Map in review; plan check comments given.
•Pavilion Palms
o Building and engineering plans submitted for six shell buildings,
Final Parcel Map submitted; plan check comments given.
Entitlement Applications Received
•Austin Residence CUP and SDP
o Located on north side of Avenida Fernando, west of Eisenhower.
o Outdoor improvements at existing residence including tennis
court and spa, within Hillside Conservation Overlay.
Projects Under Construction
•Centre at La Quinta residential—underway
•Club Villa at Andalusia—underway
•Diamante residential—underway
•Former Steinmart—nearing completion
•Talus
o Montage Hotel, Spa and Pool Buildings have completed
foundations, wall and roof framing.
o Montage Guest Rooms: permits issued for 21, and foundations
completed on 12.
o Montage Residences: permits issued for eight and they all have
completed foundations.
o Shared Service, Meeting Center and Conference Center Buildings
all have issued permits, all have been completed through
foundation and vertical framing.
o Golf Clubhouse nearing completion.
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POWERPOINTS
PLANNING
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JULY 12, 2022
Planning Commission Meeting July 12, 2022
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Pledge of Allegiance
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Public Comment - Teleconference
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B2 – TALUS STREET NAME CHANGE
STREET NAME CHANGE 2022-0002
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Proposal
•Applicant proposes changing
SilverRock Way to Talus Way and
Ahmanson Lane to Painted Peak Lane
•Applicant is proposing this as part of
rebranding of the development
Vicinity Map
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Background
•SilverRock Way and Ahmanson Lane are
within the Talus Development
•SilverRock Way is a public street that
begins at Avenue 52 and ends at
Jefferson Street
•Ahmanson Lane is a private street that
connects to SilverRock Way and runs
south to the Montage lobby
Background
•On May 24, 2022, Planning Commission recommended Council approve of changing SilverRock Way to Talus Way but not approve of changing Ahmanson Lane to Painted Peak Lane. The applicant was not present at the Commission meeting.
•Commission had concern on changing the Ahmanson Lane name due to its association with La Quinta history, specifically for this ties to the Ahmanson Clubhouse.
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Background
•On June 21, 2022, City Council held a public hearing to consider the proposed street name change and remanded this proposal to the Commission with the following specific direction:
1) Allow the applicant the opportunity to present information about the request and address Commission’s concerns and comments.
2) Allow the Commission to submit, for Council review, a supplement to its recommendation or a new recommendation, in light of the applicant’s information and responses to Commissioner comments.
Recommendation
•Reconsideration of adoption of a
Resolution recommending City Council
approve Street Name Change 2022-0002
subject to the conditions of approval
•City Council continued public hearing to its
July 19, 2022 meeting; consider any
supplement or new information, submitted
by the Commission.
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CITYWIDE PROJECT UPDATES
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Approved Projects
•December 2019 to present
•Approved by Planning Commission or
recommended to City Council for
approval
•Larger projects showcased
Panera Drive Thru
•Hwy 111 and La
Quinta Center Dr
•Approved by PC
10/26/21
•Building plans
submitted 11/2021
•Currently under
construction
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The Peak
•Desert Club Dr and
Calle Cadiz
•Approved by PC
9/14/21
•Building plans
submitted 10/2021
•Plan check
comments given
Desert Club Apartments
•Desert Club Dr south
of Calle Cadiz
•Approved by PC
6/11/19
•Building plans
submitted 10/2019
•Plan check
comments given
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Jefferson Apartments
•Jefferson St and Palm Circle Dr
•Approved by CC 2/25/21
•Building plans submitted 10/2021
•Engineering plans submitted 1/2022
•In various stages of review
Signature at PGA West
•Center of PGA West
•Approved by CC
12/15/20 and
8/3/21
•Building plans
submitted 11/2020
and 7/2021
•Under construction
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Tampico Starbucks
•Calle Tampico and
Washington St
•Approved by CC
12/3/19
•Building plans
submitted 4/2020
•Construction
complete 3/2021
Pavilion Palms
•Ave 50 and
Jefferson St
•Approved by CC
3/2/2021
•Building and
Engineering plans
under review
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Talus
•Jefferson St and
Ave 52
•Entitlement
approvals between
2016 to 2022
•Building plans
submitted 12/2019
•Under construction
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PRESENTATION
By Applicant Robert Green of Robert Green Company for
Business Session Item No. 1 - Talus Street Name Change
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THANK YOU
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PLANNING
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Tania Flores
From:Kay Wolff <kaywolff@msn.com>
Sent:Monday, July 11, 2022 12:39 PM
To:Tania Flores
Subject:PLEASE FORWARD TO PLANNING COMMISSIONERS FOR 7/12/22
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To the Planning Commissioners:
I would like to express my support for maintaining the Ahmanson Lane label in the
Talus development.
I know that the developers have every right to name their streets whatever they wish.
However, the architectural motif of the entire development is mid-century/modern, I
believe.
Besides preserving a little slice of La Quinta history, would not the name of Howard F.
Ahmanson, of Homes Savings and Loan who built his Xochimilcho cattle ranch on the
site in 1961, enhance the mid-century flavor?
To what does “Painted Peak” refer? Is there a painted peak? Are there petroglyphs
nearby? Painted graffiti?
“Painted Peak” seems to have no meaning, while Ahmanson has meaning and history.
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