ORD 616 Travertine ZC 2017-0002ORDINANCE NO. 616
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ZONING MAP
TO MODIFY THE AREA AND LOCATIONS OF THE LOW
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, TOURIST COMMERCIAL, AND
OPEN SPACE ZONING DESIGNATIONS, REMOVE THE
MEDIUM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL,
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL AND GOLF COURSE
ZONING DESIGNATIONS AND ADD MEDIUM DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL ZONING DESIGNATION WITHIN THE
TRAVERTINE SPECIFIC PLAN AREA
CASE NUMBER: ZONE CHANGE 2017-0002
PROJECT: TRAVERTINE
APPLICANT: TRG LAND, INC
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California did, on August 6,
2024, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider a request by TRG Land, Inc. for
approval of General Plan Amendment 2017-0002, Zone Change 2017-0002, Specific
Plan 2017-0004, Tentative Tract Map 2017-0008 (TTM 37387) and Development
Agreement 2021-0001, and specifically the Zone Change would modify the area and
locations of the Low Density Residential, Tourist Commercial, and Open Space zoning
designations, remove the Medium High Density Residential, Neighborhood Commercial
and Golf Course zoning designations and add Medium Density Residential zoning
designation to the City's Zoning Map within the Travertine Specific Plan area more
particularly described as:
Assessor Parcel Numbers (APNs):
766-110-003, 766-110-004, 766-110-007, 766-110-009; 766-120-001, 766-120-002,
766-120-003, 766-120-006, 766-120-015, 766-120-016, 766-120-018, 766-120-021,
766-120-023; 753-040-014, 753-040-016, 753-040-017; 753-050-007, 753-050-029;
753-060-003; 764-280-057, 764-280-059, 754-280-061; and
WHEREAS, the General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan Amendment and
Tentative Tract Map were adopted by Council Resolution No. 2024-034, and the
Development Agreement is being adopted by separate ordinance in accordance with
state law; and
WHEREAS, the Design and Development Department published a public hearing
notice in The Desert Sun newspaper on July 17, 2024, as prescribed by the Municipal
Code. Public hearing notices were also mailed to all property owners within 1,000 feet of
the site and emailed or mailed to all interested parties who have requested notification
relating to the project; and
Ordinance No. 616
Zone Change 2017-0002
Project: Travertine
Adopted: September 17, 2024
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta did adopt Planning
Commission Resolution 2024-009 recommending City Council adoption of said Zone
Change at a duly noticed Public Hearing on June 25, 2024; and
WHEREAS, said Zone Change has complied with the requirements of "The Rules
to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" (CEQA) as amended
(Resolution 1983-68). The City prepared an Environmental Impact Report (SCH
#2018011023) for Environmental Assessment 2017-0008. The City Council has adopted
Resolution 2024-033 certifying the Environmental Impact Report and making Findings to
determine that the benefits of the proposed project outweigh the significant impacts
associated with air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, and transportation, and adopted
a Statement of Overriding Considerations as Exhibit A of said Resolution, detailing the
findings in support of this determination; and
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 9.220.010 of the La Quinta
Municipal Code to justify approval of said Zone Change [Exhibit A]:
1. The Zone Change is consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the
General Plan, as described in the attached Exhibit B.
2. Approval of the Zone Change will not create conditions materially detrimental
to the public health, safety, and general welfare because the community will be
entirely self-contained and of high quality and will include homes, a resort, and
associated amenities, recreational facilities (parks, trails, golf facility), and
perimeter improvements and streets consistent and complementary to
improvements surrounding the site.
3. The Zone Change is compatible with the zoning and land use on adjacent
properties, which consists of natural areas and planned communities. The
proposed plan combines these two conditions to achieve compatibility and
continues the pattern of master -planned communities envisioned in the
General Plan for southern areas of La Quinta.
4. The Zone Change is suitable and appropriate for the subject property because
similar land uses to those currently permitted will be developed and the Zone
Change includes modifications necessary to address environmental
constraints.
5. Approval of the Zone Change is warranted because the configuration of uses
has changed to address environmental constraints as a result of follow-up
technical studies for the site as required by the original Travertine
Environmental Impact Report, and consistency with the conceptual plan for the
project is required.
Ordinance No. 616
Zone Change 2017-0002
Project: Travertine
Adopted: September 17, 2024
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NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of La Quinta does ordain as
follows:
SECTION 1. FINDINGS AND APPROVAL: That the above recitations are true
and constitute the Findings of the City Council in this case, and that the City Council
hereby approves and incorporates herein by this reference Zone Change 2017-0002 by
the adoption of this Ordinance.
SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect
thirty (30) days after its adoption.
SECTION 3. POSTING: The City Clerk shall, within 15 days after passage of this
Ordinance, cause it to be posted in at least three public places designated by resolution
of the City Council, shall certify to the adoption and posting of this Ordinance, and shall
cause this Ordinance and its certification, together with proof of posting to be entered into
the permanent record of Ordinances of the City of La Quinta.
SECTION 4. CORRECTIVE AMENDMENTS: the City Council does hereby grant
the City Clerk the ability to make minor amendments and corrections of typographical or
clerical errors to this Ordinance to ensure consistency of all approved text amendments
prior to the publication in the La Quinta Municipal Code.
SECTION 5. SEVERABILITY: If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence,
clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid or
unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall
not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby
declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each and every section,
subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the
fact that any one or more section, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses,
phrases, or portions thereof be declared unconstitutional.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City of La
Quinta City Council, held on September 17, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Fitzpatrick, McGarrey, Pena, Sanchez, and Mayor
Evans
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
MONIKA RA EVA, ty Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
WILLIAM H. IHRKE, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
i
LINDA EVANS, Mayor
City of La Quinta, California
Ordinance No. 616
Zone Change 2017-0002
Project: Travertine
Adopted: September 17, 2024 EXHIBIT A
LEGEND
F—TL7 Low Density Residential _ Tourist Commercial 0 Proposed Specific Plan Boundary
Medium High Density Residential _ Golf Course 0 Existing Specific Plan Boundary
CN Neighborhood Commercial _ Open Space
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RL Low Density Residential Open Space 0 Proposed Specific Plan Boundary
MDR Medium Density Residential
0 Tourist Commercial
Proposed Zoning Plan
Zoning
Acres
Units
Low Density Residential
318.0
758
Medium Density Residential
60.8
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Neighborhood Commercial
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RL Low Density Residential Open Space 0 Proposed Specific Plan Boundary
MDR Medium Density Residential
0 Tourist Commercial
Ordinance No. 616 EXHIBIT B
Zone Change 2017-0002
Project: Travertine
Adopted: September 17, 2024
General Plan Consistenc
Land Use
•GOAL LU -1
Land use compatibility throughout the City.
Consistency Analysis: The Travertine Specific Plan provides diverse and high-quality
housing, tourist commercial, resort and spa, skills golf course with club facilities, and park
and recreation opportunities that meet the needs of its residents and bring tourism to the
City. The Travertine Specific Plan establishes and maintains connections between
existing neighborhoods and the Specific Plan neighborhoods.
•GOAL LU -2
High quality design that complements and enhances the City.
Consistency Analysis: The Travertine Specific Plan provides many high-quality design
elements that will ensure the following: a wide array of residential housing; integrates
recreational uses; provides tourist commercial uses, preserves open space, and protects
scenic views.
•GOAL LU -3
Safe and identifiable neighborhoods that provide a sense of place.
Consistency Analysis: The Travertine Specific Plan incorporates design guidelines that
will ensure high quality architecture and landscaping. The residential enclaves will be
cohesive in design and character and recreational facilities will be consistent with their
surrounding neighborhood. The master -planned community of Travertine is designed to
complement the surrounding development in the area, incorporating residential, tourist
commercial, open space, and park areas into a cohesive plan complementary to uses in
the vicinity of the project. This Specific Plan is designed such that compatible land uses,
open space areas, landscaped manufactured slopes, and elevation changes serve as
buffers between the planned Travertine community and surrounding open space land
uses.
•GOAL LU -5
A broad range of housing types and choices for all residents of the City.
Consistency Analysis: The Travertine Specific Plan provides a mix of housing types that
include medium, and low-density housing types, designed with enhanced architecture
and landscaping, and access to pedestrian walkways, providing a walkable community
for the residents.
Circulation
•GOAL CIR-2
A circulation system that promotes and enhances transit, alternative vehicle, bicycle, and
pedestrian systems.
Consistency Analysis: The Specific Plan provides a master planned roadway system with
a network of bicycle/pedestrian pathways designed to meet the needs of residents, safely
and efficiently transport people and goods, and accommodate the projected residential
growth within the community.
Livable Community
•GOAL SC -1
A community that provides the best possible quality of life for all its residents.
Consistency Analysis: The Travertine Specific Plan provides a master planned community
that includes over 357 acres of open space (including natural, passive and active areas)
which is served by a network of pedestrian, bike and hiking trails, will connect residents
and visitors to amenities to meet both active and passive needs. Residents will also have
two community parks as well as localized pocket parks within neighborhoods. Visitors and
residents will have access to a golf academy, and resort/ spa facilities. Residences will
be designed in conformance with high architectural standards. CEC Energy Efficient
Standards (CBC Title 24) will be required for all residential and non-residential uses. Solar
systems, both passive and active will take advantage of the year-round abundant
sunshine. Green Building technology will be promoted to improve resource efficiency in
the residential and tourist serving commercial uses.
Economic Development
• GOAL ED -1
A balanced and varied economic base which provides the City a fiscal stability to the City,
and a broad range of goods and services to its residents and the region.
Consistency Analysis: The Travertine Specific Plan includes tourist commercial uses that
will accommodate and attract residents of the city and visitors, offer new employment
opportunities, and contribute to a strong and diversified economic base. The project
developer will pay its reasonable fair -share of impact fees and improvement costs to fund
the infrastructure improvements and other public facilities necessary to service the
planned development
• GOAL ED -2
The continued growth of the tourism and Resort/Spa industries in the City.
Consistency Analysis: The Travertine Specific Plan allows for resident and tourist
commercial uses that complement and support one another and will help maintain a
strong sales and property tax base. The tourist commercial components of the Specific
Plan will promote transient occupancy tax, retail, restaurants, and other support uses in
a pedestrian -friendly environment which will enhance the fiscal growth potential and real
estate values of the City and the Travertine community.
Parks, Recreation and Trails
• GOAL PR -1
A comprehensive system of parks and recreation facilities and services that meet the
active and passive needs of all residents and visitors.
Consistency Analysis: The Travertine Specific Plan will provide many recreational
opportunities, including: two community parks (totaling approximately 13 acres), 6 miles
of walkable trails that circumnavigate the community and an additional 5 miles of trails
interior to the project providing for a walkable community for the residents. Residential
development areas will also have additional localized pocket park areas within the
neighborhoods. On -street bike lanes will make it convenient to ride around the project for
exercise and local transportation. A Class 11 bikeway will be constructed on the Jefferson
Street/Avenue 62 as well as the Loop Streets for the use and enjoyment of La Quinta
residents. These amenities will also provide access to the project's, 55.9 acres of
recreational open space, and 301 acres of natural open space (including the 152 acres
of habitat preservation), as well as the resort/ spa and the golf academy.
Housing
• GOAL H-1
Provide housing opportunities that meet the diverse needs of the City's existing and
projected population.
Consistency Analysis: The Specific Plan is designed to provide a range of housing types
and densities at varying price points that will help meet the anticipated demand for
housing within different economic segments of the City.
• GOAL H-5
Provide equal housing opportunities for all persons.
Consistency Analysis: The Specific Plan developer will encourage the enforcement of
laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in lending practices and in the for -sale or
rental housing.
• GOAL H-6
Provide a regulatory framework that facilitates and encourages energy and water
conservation through sustainable site planning, project design, and green technologies
and building materials.
Consistency Analysis: The Travertine Specific Plan incorporates sustainable design
strategies that promote energy and water conservation measures. The project is designed
to control water runoff and avoid contamination of water resources. All HOA maintained
landscaped areas will be designed in a water -efficient manner and drought tolerant plants
will be used throughout the individual neighborhoods, the resort/spa and golf course. Title
24 compliance is required for all construction.
Air Quality
• GOAL AQ -1
A reduction of air emissions generated within the City.
Consistency Analysis: The Travertine Specific Plan will expand routes for golf carts and
neighborhood electric vehicles, and plan for accessing and recharging facilities at the
resort/spa and the golf academy facility. The plan provides an extensive pedestrian and
bicycle network of paths, approximately 11 miles of such trails in addition to the on -street
bike lanes that will be provided, to allow safe and convenient access to recreational and
community facilities. Proposed development air quality emissions and greenhouse gas
emissions shall be analyzed under CEQA and adhere to the City's GHG Reduction Plan.
All construction activities will minimize emission of all air quality pollutants, grading
activities shall adhere to established fugitive dust criteria. The project will implement the
air quality mitigation measures as identified in the project EIR.
Energy and Mineral Resources
• GOAL EM -2
The conservation and thoughtful management of local mineral deposits to assure the
long-term viability of limited resources.
Consistency Analysis: The Travertine Specific Plan will preserve any local mineral
resources identified by the Department of Mines and Geology and to the greatest extent
possible designate those undeveloped lands as Open Space. The project will implement
mineral deposit resource mitigation measures as identified in the project EIR if necessary.
Biological Resources
• GOAL BIO -1
The protection and preservation of native and environmentally significant biological
resources and their habitats.
Consistency Analysis: The project has designated 152 acres of protected habitat area
along the southern, western, and eastern boundaries of the site. This preserve area will
protect known biological resources, including the important habitat for the Bighorn Sheep.
The project will implement biological resource mitigation measures as identified in the
project EIR. The designated habitat area also includes areas of cultural resources to be
protected.
Cultural Resources
• GOAL CUL -1
The protection of significant archaeological, historic, and paleontological resources occur
in the City.
Consistency Analysis: The Travertine Specific Plan will preserve any significant
archaeological and historic resources to the greatest extent possible. The project has
been redesigned to preserve all nine cultural resources identified that are within or
intersect the project. The project will implement mitigation measures as identified in the
project EIR.
Water Resources
• GOAL WR -1
Support the Coachella Valley Water District in its efforts to supply adequate domestic
water to residents and businesses.
Consistency Analysis: The project will utilize drought tolerant landscaping on all HOA
maintained slopes and parkways. The resort/wellness center and the golf academy and
its facilities will predominately use water wise landscaping and judicially reduce the use
of tun` in the golf skills course area.
Open Space and Conservation
• GOAL OS -1
Preservation, conservation and management of the City's open space lands and scenic
resources for enhanced recreation, environmental and economic purposes.
Consistency Analysis: The Travertine plan preserves 301 acres for habitat and natural
preservation purposes. The vistas of the Santa Rosa Mountains, Coral Mountain and
other scenic resources will not be disrupted.
Noise
• GOAL N-1
A healthful noise environment which complements the City's residential and Resort/Spa
character.
Consistency Analysis: The project complements the City's residential and Resort/Spa
character. The project EIR addresses the potential impacts of noise associated with the
proposed development. The Specific Plan will incorporate appropriate design measures
and adhere to all applicable restrictions and requirements identified in the EIR to ensure
that the potential impacts are mitigated to below a level of significance
Soils and Geology
• GOAL GEO-1
Protection of the residents' health and safety, and of their property, from geologic and
seismic hazards.
Consistency Analysis: The project EIR addresses the potential impacts of natural hazards
associated with the proposed development. The Specific Plan will incorporate appropriate
design measures and adhere to all applicable restrictions and requirements identified in
the EIR to ensure that the potential impacts are mitigated to below a level of significance.
Flooding and Hydrology
• GOAL FH -1
Protection of the health and safety, and welfare of the community from flooding and
hydrological hazards.
Consistency Analysis: The Specific Plan includes preservation and avoidance of the
larger areas related to the identified Middle North and Middle South storm flows to
address flooding concerns. Additionally, development has been sufficiently set back from
the natural water courses to assure adequate protection of life, property, and habitat
values. A reinforced flood protection barrier along the western and southern edge of
development will provide flood protection for flows from the adjacent open space and
directing the flows to downstream off-site areas along Dike No. 4 and the Guadalupe Dike
thereby protecting the project from off-site flows.
Hazardous Materials
• GOAL HAZ-1
Protection of residents from the potential impacts of hazardous and toxic materials.
Consistency Analysis: Development of the project will be evaluated in the EIR and the
project will implement all measures identified in the project EIR to protect the residents'
safety from potential impacts from hazardous and toxic material.
Emergency Services
• GOAL ES -1
An effective and comprehensive response to all emergency service needs.
Consistency Analysis: Fire protection and emergency response services to the Specific
Plan Area will be provided by the City and County. The service levels of fire and police
protection needed to adequately serve the Travertine community will be identified and
addressed in the Environmental Impact Report being prepared in conjunction with this
Specific Plan. Although Madison Street, south of Avenue 60, would be removed as a
public right of way, it will be improved as an emergency vehicle accessway (EVA) for
access into the Travertine community. During the phased construction of the community,
interim solutions have been identified and will be implemented to ensure required access
for fire and emergency services will be available at all times.
Water Sewer & Other Utilities
• GOAL UTL-1
Domestic water facilities and services which adequately serve the existing and long-term
needs of the City.
Consistency Analysis: The domestic water needs will be provided by Coachella Valley
Water District. The water assessment analysis for the Travertine community will be
addressed in the Environmental Impact Report being prepared in conjunction with this
Specific Plan.
• GOAL UTL-2
Sanitary sewer facilities and services which adequately serve the existing and long-term
needs of the City.
Consistency Analysis: The sewer needs and facilities will be provided by Coachella Valley
Water District. The sewer services assessment analysis for the Travertine community will
be addressed in the Environmental Impact Report being prepared in conjunction with this
Specific Plan.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE) ss.
CITY OF LA QUINTA )
I, MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk of the City of La Quinta, California, do hereby certify the
foregoing to be a full, true, and correct copy of Ordinance No. 616 which was introduced
at a regular meeting on the 6th day of August 2024, and was adopted at a regular meeting
held on the 17th day of September 2024, not being less than 5 days after the date of
introduction thereof.
I further certify that the foregoing Ordinance was posted in three places within the City of
La Quinta as specified in the Rules of Procedure adopted by Council Resolution
No. 2022-27.
MON IKARADVA,Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
DECLARATION OF POSTING
I, MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk of the City of La Quinta, California, do hereby certify that
the foregoing ordinance was posted on the 18th day of September, 2024, pursuant to
Council Resolution No. 2022-027.
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MONIKA RADE City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California