CC Resolution 1997-030^OO RESOLUTION 97-30
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING VARIOUS
MODIFICATIONS FOR THE REHABILITATION AND
PRESERVATION OF THE HACIENDA DEL GATO,
IMMEDIATE LANDSCAPING AND DRIVEWAY AS PART OF
THE PROPOSED TRADITION CLUB DEVELOPMENT,
GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTH TERMINUS OF
WASHINGTON STREET AND EAST OF AVENIDA
BERMUDAS
CASE NO: CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS 96-001
TRADITION CLUB ASSOCIATES, LLC
WHEREAS, The City Council for the City of La Quinta, CaI*fornia, did on
the 1 8th day of March, and the * day of April, 1 997, hold a duly noticed Public
Hearing for Tradition Club Associates, LLC, to consider certain modifications to the
historic Hacienda Del Gato, the hacienda's immediate landscaping, and original
driveway, in accordance with the recommendations of the Secretary of the Interior's
Standards of Rehabilitation: and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 25th day df February, and the 4th day of March, 1997, hold a duly-noticed
Public Hearing for Tradition Club Associates, LLC, on the request for approval of the
various rehabilitation modifications to the Hacienda Del Gato and immediate environs;
and,
WHEREAS, the La Quinta Planning Commission did on February 25, and
March 4, 1 997, find facts to justify recommending approval of said certificate of
appropriateness; and,
WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Commission did on the 1 6th day of
January, 1997, hold a duly-noticed meeting for Tradition Club Associates, LLC, on the
request for approval of certain modifications to the historic Hacienda Del Gato, the
hacienda's immediate landscaping, and original driveway, in accordance with the
recommendations of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation.
generally located at the southern terminus of Washington Street and east of Avenida
Bermudas, more particularly described as follows:
A PORTION OF SECTIONS 6 AND 7, T65, R7E, SBB&M
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^OO Resolution 97-30
Certificate of Appropriateness 96-001
April 1, 1997
WHEREAS, on the 1 6th day of January, 1997, the Historic Preservation
Commission did adopt Minute Motion 97-001 recommending to the Planning
Commission and the City Council the approval of Certificate of Appropriateness 96-
001; 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
Planning Commission did make findings to justify the recommendation for approval to
the City Council of said Certificate of Appropriateness; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of La Quinta, California, did on
March 1 8, and April 1, 1 997, find the following facts to justify approval of Certificate
of Appropriateness 96-001:
1. The proposed rehabilitative modifications to the Hacienda Del Gato and
immediate environs are consistent with the recommendations of the Secretary
of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation, in that these modifications closely
follow the recommended standards of preservation and rehabilitation.
2. That the rock curb wall lining the driveway should remain in the area adjacent
to the proposed center median planter with the mature eucalyptus trees, in
order to preserve a character-defining feature of the historic Marshal estate.
3. That the proposed removal of the planter adjacent to the Hacienda's garage is
not acceptable; that the proposed driveway and entry circle in front of the
proposed clubhouse should be redesigned so that they are lower or at least the
same level as the planter, in order to prevent potential drainage damage to the
planter or any modification to the planter in any way, and designed to be smaller
so that there is a physical separation between the proposed new construction
and the historic planter in order to protect the historic character of the original
grounds.
4. That the relocation of the original entry gate and pilasters is generally consistent
with the recommendations of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for
Rehabilitation, in that these character-defining features will be preserved on the
pmject site within the general historic context of the Marshal estate.
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5. That the retention of the existing mature eucalyptus trees and the creation of
a center median planter around the trees is consistent with the Secretary of the
Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation, in that character-defining landscape
features will be preserved.
6. That the proposed relocation of the palm trees within the existing driveway is
generally consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for
Rehabilitation, in that character-defining landscaping will be utilized within the
project.
7. That the proposed site plan and design of the proposed clubhouse and cart barn
with connecting living arbor is compatible with that of the Hacienda Del Gato
according to the recommendations of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards
for Rehabilitation, in that these new buildings will incorporate architectural
elements of the old architectural style found at the Hacienda Del Gato.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council for the City of
La Quinta, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the
City Council in this case.
2. That the City Council does hereby approve the above described Certificate of
Appropriateness for the reasons set forth in this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
City Council, held on this 1St day of April, 1997, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Holt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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^OO Resolution 97-30
Certificate of Appropriateness 96-001
April 1* 1997
GLENDA L. HOLT, Mayor
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DAWN C. HONEYWELL, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
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RESOLUTION 97-30
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FINAL
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS 96-001
TRADITION CLUB ASSOCITES, LLC
APRIL 1, 1997
GENERAL CONDITIONS:
1. A portion of the original rock curb wall lining.the driveway, with its mature
eucalyptus trees shall remain in its original position nearest to the entrance of
the Hacienda as recommended by the Historic Preservation Commission. All
rock wall landscape planters surrounding the Hacienda shall be retained, as
recommended by the Historic Preservation Commission.
2. The proposed driveway and entry circle in front of the proposed clubhouse shall
be redesigned so that they are lower or at least the same level as the original
Hacienda planter, so as to retain the rock wall landscape planter south of the
garage, as recommended by the Historic Preservation Commission.
3. The original entry gate and pilasters shall be relocated to the front of the
Hacienda entry circle. The gate and pilasters are to be sensitively moved and
installed to their original height, width, and finish, as recommended by the
Historic Preservation Commission.
4. The existing mature eucalyptus trees along Old Avenue 52, shall be retained,
as recommended by the Historic Preservation Commission
5. The existing palm trees shall be relocated from the original driveway to other
areas within the immediate vicinity, as recommended by the Historic
Preservation Commission.
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