CC Resolution 2022-034 Coral Mtn Project DenialRESOLUTION NO. 2022 — 034
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT 2019-0002, DENYING ZONE CHANGE 2019-
0004, DENYING SPECIFIC PLAN 2019-0003
(AMENDMENT V TO ANDALUSIA SPECIFIC PLAN),
DENYING SPECIFIC PLAN 2020-0002, DENYING
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 2019-0005 AND DENYING
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 2021-0002, RELATING TO
THE CORAL MOUNTAIN RESORT, SOUTH OF AVENUE 58,
NORTH OF AVENUE 60, AND EAST AND WEST OF
MADISON STREET
CASE NUMBERS:
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2019-0002
ZONE CHANGE 2019-0004
SPECIFIC PLAN 2019-0003 (AMENDMENT V TO ANDALUSIA SPECIFIC PLAN)
SPECIFIC PLAN 2020-0002
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 2019-0005
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 2021-0002
APPLICANT: CM WAVE DEVELOPMENT LLC
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California did, on
June 7, July 5 and September 21, 2022, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to
consider a request by applicant CM Wave Development LLC for approval of a
Specific Plan Amendment, General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, Specific
Plan, Tentative Tract Map, and Development Agreement for a master planned
community on 386 acres of a 929 acre area located south of Avenue 58, north
of Avenue 60, and east and west of Madison Street, more particularly
described as:
Assessor Parcel Numbers:
764-200-076, 764-210-007, 764-210-028, 764-210-029, 766-070-003,
766-070-006, 766-070-012, 766-070-014, 766-080-001, 766-080-002,
766-080-004, and 766-080-005
WHEREAS, the Design and Development Department published a
public hearing notice in The Desert Sun newspaper on May 27, 2022, as
prescribed by the Municipal Code. Public hearing notices were also mailed to
all property owners within 500 feet of the site; and
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General Plan Amendment 2019-0002; Zone Change 2019-0004
Specific Plan 2019-0003 (Amendment V to the Andalusia Specific Plan SP2003-067
Specific Plan 2020-0002; Tentative Tract Map 2019-0005 (TTM 37805); Development Agreement 2021-0002
Project: Coral Mountain Resort
Adopted: September 21, 2022
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta did adopt
Planning Commission Resolution 2022-011 to recommend to the City Council
approval of the Specific Plan Amendment, General Plan Amendment, Zone
Change, Specific Plan, Tentative Tract Map, and Development Agreement at a
duly noticed Public Hearing on April 26, 2022, following public hearings held
on March 22 and April 12, 2022; and
WHEREAS, said General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, Specific Plan
Amendment, Specific Plan, Tentative Tract Map and Development Agreement
have complied with the requirements of "The Rules to Implement the
California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" (CEQA) as amended (Resolution
83-63). The City prepared an Environmental Impact Report (SCH
#2021020310) for Environmental Assessment 2019-0010; and
WHEREAS, as permitted under Section 15270(a) of the CEQA
Guidelines (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15000 et seq.) and Public Resources Code
Section 21080(b)(5) of CEQA (Pub. Res. Code, § 21000 etseq.), the City finds
that the Project is Statutorily Exempt from CEQA, insofar as the Project is
disapproved; and
General Plan Amendment 2019-0002
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 findings to justify denial of said
General Plan Amendment:
1. General Plan Amendment 2019-0002 (GPA) is not consistent with the
following goals and policies of the General Plan, which are not proposed
to be amended, as follows:
GOAL LU-1 Land use compatibility throughout the City.
Policy LU-1.2 All land use decisions shall be consistent with all applicable
General Plan policies and programs and shall uphold the rights and needs
of property owners as well as those of the general public.
GOAL LU-3 Safe and identifiable neighborhoods that provide a sense of
place.
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General Plan Amendment 2019-0002; Zone Change 2019-0004
Specific Plan 2019-0003 (Amendment V to the Andalusia Specific Plan SP2003-067
Specific Plan 2020-0002; Tentative Tract Map 2019-0005 (TTM 37805); Development Agreement 2021-0002
Project: Coral Mountain Resort
Adopted: September 21, 2022
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Policy LU-3.1. Encourage the preservation of neighborhood character and
assure a consistent and compatible land use pattern.
Inconsistent - This is an area that since incorporation has been designated
for low density residential development. The project will negatively impact
the character of the area, and will not be compatible with the land use
pattern that exists around this property.
GOAL LU-4 Maintenance and protection of existing neighborhoods.
Policy LU-4.1 Encourage compatible development adjacent to existing
neighborhoods and infrastructure.
Inconsistent - This project introduces an infill commercial recreation
project into an existing low density neighborhood. It is not compatible with
the existing neighborhoods on the north, east and west, and requires
additional Imperial Irrigation District (IID) infrastructure beyond what
would be necessary for traditional low density residential uses. This is not
consistent with this Goal or Policy.
GOAL SC-1 A community that provides the best possible quality of life for
all its residents.
Inconsistent - The project negatively affects the quality of life of existing
residents, by introducing an infill commercial amenity into a low density
residential area. The project will intensify development beyond what would
be generated by a traditional low density neighborhood.
GOAL WR-1 The efficient use and conservation of the City's water
resources.
Inconsistent - Given the continued drought, and the efforts required of all
residents and businesses toward conserving water and reducing water use,
the use of substantial water for a surf pool is not consistent with this Goal
or the most responsible use of water given current and anticipated drought
conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of La Quinta, California, as follows:
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General Plan Amendment 2019-0002; Zone Change 2019-0004
Specific Plan 2019-0003 (Amendment V to the Andalusia Specific Plan SP2003-067
Specific Plan 2020-0002; Tentative Tract Map 2019-0005 (TTM 37805); Development Agreement 2021-0002
Project: Coral Mountain Resort
Adopted: September 21, 2022
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SECTION 1. That the above recitations are true and constitute the
Findings of the City Council in this case; and
SECTION 2. That it does hereby deny General Plan Amendment 2019-
0002, for the reasons set forth in this Resolution; and
SECTION 3. That because the General Plan Amendment is denied, and
based on the Findings of the City Council as set forth above, Specific Plan
2019-0003 (Amendment V to Andalusia Specific Plan), Zone Change 2019-
0004, Specific Plan 2020-0002, Tentative Tract Map 2019-0005 and
Development Agreement 2021-0002 are also denied, as they are not
consistent with the General Plan; and
SECTION 4. That it takes no action on the Coral Mountain EIR, and finds
that the Project is Statutorily Exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act per Public Resources Code 21080(b)(5) because the Project is
being disapproved.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a special meeting of the City
of La Quinta City Council, held on September 21, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Fitzpatrick, Pelna, Radi, Sanchez, and
Mayor Evans
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
LINDA EVANS, Mayor
City of La Quinta, California
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General Plan Amendment 2019-0002; Zone Change 2019-0004
Specific Plan 2019-0003 (Amendment V to the Andalusia Specific Plan SP2003-067
Specific Plan 2020-0002; Tentative Tract Map 2019-0005 (TTM 37805); Development Agreement 2021-0002
Project: Coral Mountain Resort
Adopted: September 21, 2022
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ATTEST:
MONIKA RADEVA, 04 Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
WILLIAM H. IHRKE, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California