CC Resolution 2024-012 LLQC 2024-0002 Obregon (Avenida) 51251RESOLUTION NO. 2024 — 012
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 51251 AVENIDA OBREGON, LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL
NUMBER 773-052-035, AS A "QUALIFIED AND
CERTIFIED LARGE LOT" PURSUANT TO SECTION
3.25.057 OF THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE
CASE NUMBER:
LARGE LOT QUALIFIED AND CERTIFIED 2024-0002
APPLICANT: ADI GROSS
OWNER: CHRIS RANDALL / CASAB, LLC
WHEREAS, the City has the authority to regulate residential uses, including STVR
uses, operating within the City; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 3.25 of the La Quinta Municipal Code (LQMC) regulates
short-term vacation rentals (STVRs) in the City, including but not limited to STVR
permitted uses, STVR processing and permitting procedures, and other related STVR
requirements, violations, and fines; and
WHEREAS, effective May 20, 2021, Section 3.25.055 of the LQMC established a
ban on the issuance of new STVR permits for properties located within non-exempt areas
in La Quinta; and
WHEREAS, effective January 4, 2024, Section 3.25.057 of the LQMC provides
that properties my apply for and be approved as a "Qualified and Certified Large Lot," as
defined, and shall be exempted from the ban on the issuance of new STVR permits in
non-exempt areas as set forth in Section 3.25.055 of the LQMC, if certain criteria are met;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did, on March 19,
2024, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider a request for approval of the property
located in the Cove at 51251 Avenida Obregon, La Quinta, California (the "Property"), as
a "Qualified and Certified Large Lot," as defined, in accordance with LQMC Section
3.25.057; and
WHEREAS, the City published a public hearing notice in The Desert Sun
newspaper on March 8, 2024, as prescribed by the LQMC and State Planning and Zoning
Law (Gov. Code Section 65000 et seq.); public hearing notices were also mailed to all
property owners within 500 feet of the Property; and
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Adopted: March 19, 2024
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WHEREAS, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, the City
Council approves the Property as a Qualified and Certified Large Lot for the following
reasons:
1) The Property has a "Lot Area," as defined, comprised of a single parcel of 0.75
acres, or 32,670 square feet, which is greater than the Lot Area requirement of no
less than 25,000 square feet pursuant to Section 3.25.057(A)(1) of the LQMC; and
2) The Property has an existing main dwelling and an accessory dwelling unit
(casitas), both consisting of 4,141 square feet combined total living area available
for use; and
3) The total number of approved bedrooms shall be established at the issuance of an
STVR permit, and shall be verified at least annually during the STVR permit
renewal; Riverside County Assessor records show the property has four (4)
bedrooms, three (3) in the main dwelling and one (1) in the accessory dwelling
unit; and
4) The Property shall be subject to the allowed daytime and overnight occupancy
limits established pursuant to Section 3.25.070(B) of the LQMC based on the
approved number of bedrooms; and
5) The Property is located in the Cove, which is not within a residential project
governed by a homeowners' association (HOA), and there are no applicable HOA
conditions, covenants, and restrictions (CC&Rs) or any other applicable governing
documents that may restrict the use of the Property as an STVR unit; and
6) The use of the Property as an STVR unit is not prohibited or otherwise inconsistent
with any recorded instruments governing the use of the Property; and
7) On-site inspection of the Property was conducted on February 28, 2024, by the
City's Municipal Code Compliance Office to verify:
a. The locations of outdoor gathering/living spaces and entertainment areas,
including but not limited to any pool(s), spa(s), BBQ areas, courtyard(s), and
recreational activities (such as games — putting green, corn hole, ping-pong
table, croquet, basketball hoop, etc.) are as shown in enclosed "Exhibit A —
Site and Parking Plan," incorporated herewith by this reference; and the
physical distance and their proximity to neighboring properties is unlikely to
cause a disturbance; and
b. There is adequate on-site parking for use of the Property as an STVR unit,
in accordance with Section 3.25.050(F) of the LQMC, as shown in enclosed
"Exhibit A — Site and Parking Plan," incorporated herein by this reference.
The Property has four (4) garage spaces, three (3) driveway spaces, and
more than five (5) street parking spaces available; and
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Qualified and Certified Large Lot — 51251 Avenida Obregon
Adopted: March 19, 2024
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8) The single parcel is not, nor will the single parcel ever be for the duration of the
Property's approval as a Qualified and Certified Large Lot, subject to a subdivision,
lot -line adjustment, lot merger, or any other alteration of the single parcel under
the Subdivision Map Act in Division 2 (commencing with Section 64410) of Title 7
of the California Government Code or under Title 13 of the LQMC, which would
result in the single parcel no longer being in compliance with the original approval
by the City under Section 3.25.057 of the LQMC pursuant to this Resolution; and
9) The City Council does hereby authorize the City Manager, or designee(s), to
execute a land use covenant (the "Notice, Agreement, and Covenant Affecting
Real Property"), in a form approved by the City Attorney and executed by the owner
of the Property, memorializing the terms and conditions applicable to the Property,
for the duration of the Property's approval as a Qualified and Certified Large Lot
for use as an STVR unit, with said land use covenant to include this Resolution,
along with all Exhibits, and Conditions of Approval, if any, imposed by the City
Council at the public hearing. The executed land use covenant shall be recorded
against the Property in the Riverside County Recorder's Office no later than sixty
(60) days after the adoption of this Resolution, or such later date as may be
mutually agreed upon by the owner of the Property and the City Manager.
10) There area total of eight (8) active STVR permits within a 500 -foot radius from the
Property as of this writing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
La Quinta, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct, and constitute the
findings of the City Council in this case, and are incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 2. The City Council does hereby approve the Property as a Qualified
and Certified Large Lot pursuant to Section 3.25.057 of the LQMC.
SECTION 3. This Resolution shall go into effect upon adoption and the City Clerk
shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City
Council held on this 19th day of March, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McGarrey, Pena, Sanchez, and Mayor Evans
NOES: Councilmember Fitzpatrick
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Qualified and Certified Large Lot — 51251 Avenida Obregon
Adopted: March 19, 2024
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ATTEST:
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MONIKA RADEVA, ty Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
WILLIAM H. IH KE, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
LINDA EVANS, Mayor
City of La Quinta, California
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