CC Resolution 1998-050^ S RESOLUTION 98-50
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING SPECIFIC PLAN 97-031
CASE NO.: SPECIFIC PLAN 97-031
APPLICANT: CATELLUS RESIDENTIAL GROU P1
LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of La Quinta, California, did on
the 1 9th day of May, 1 998, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider Specific
Plan 97-031 to allow a mixed use residential development consisting of 118 Senior
Apartments and 86 Single Family Residences on 34.4 acres, located at the northwest
corner of Jefferson Street and 48th Avenue; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission for the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 1 2th day of May, 1 998, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider
Specific Plan 97-031 to allow a mixed use residential development consisting of 11 8
Senior Apartments and 86 Single Family Residences on 34.4 acres, located at the
northwest corner of Jefferson Street and 48th Avenue, more particularly described as:
A PORTION OF THE SOUTH HALF
OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER
OF SECTION 29 TOWNSHIP
5 SOUTH RANGE 7 EAST
SAN BERNARDINO MERIDIAN
WHEREAS, the proposed Village on the Green is an implementation action
under the La Quinta Redevelopment Plan for Project Area #2. An Environmental
Impact Report EIR) was certified for this Plan by the City Council State Clearing
House #88041111). Pursuant to Public Resources Code 21090, all actions taken to
implement a Redevelopment Plan are deemed a single project and no further
environmental review is necessary beyond analysis of project-specific impacts.
Therefore an Environmental Assessment as an Addendum to the EIR was prepared to
determine whether the conditions referenced in Public Resources Code Section 21166
are present; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the EIR for Redevelopment
Area #2 and addendum thereto; and,
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WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and argument, if any, of all interested persons wanting to be heard, said
City Council did make the following Mandatory Findings of approval to justify a
recommendation for approval of said Specific Plan 97-031
1. That the proposed Specific Plan is consistent with the goals and policies of the
La Quinta General Plan in that the property is designated Mixed/Regional
Commercial which permits the residential uses proposed for the property and
is consistent with the goals, policies and intent of the General Plan Land Use
Element Chapter 2) provided conditions are met. A General Plan Amendment
is being processed concurrently to reduce street widths from 36 feet to 32 and
28 feet.
2. That the Specific Plan will not create conditions materially detrimental to the
public health, safety and general welfare in that development per the Specific
Plan will provide for extensive public improvements and conforms to good land
use practice by encouraging a comprehensive approach to development of a
mixed use senior apartments and single family detached residential
neighborhood.
3. The Specific Plan is compatible with the zoning of adjacent properties in that the
site is bounded by compatible residential uses will ensure potentially negative
impacts, such as noise and lighting, as they will be reduced to a level of
insignificance by landscape buffers, walls, site configurations and shielding to
prevent glare and spillage are incorporated into the project. Residential uses to
the east across Jefferson Street), consists of a mobile home park in lndio and
residential.
4. The Specific Plan is suitable and appropriate for the subject property provided
the measures of the EIR and Conditions of Approval are met. The EIR is a
detailed plan for development in a specific area. The La Quinta Storm Channel
serves as a buffer from the Desert Sands School District Administration Center.
A six foot perimeter wall will separate the Senior Apartments from lndio' 5
commercially designated property.
5. The conditions outlined in Public Resources Code 21166 are not present.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
La Quinta, California, as follows:
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1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of the
City Council in this case;
2 That it does hereby approve the above-described Specific Plan request for the
reasons set forth in this Resolution, and subject to the Conditions of Approval
on file in the Community Development Department.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
City Council, held on this 1 9th of May, 1 998, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff
NOES: Mayor Pena
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
*UNDRA L. JUHOLA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DAWN C. HONEYWE L'L,Ci*Aflorney
City of La Quinta, California
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FINAL
SPECIFIC PLAN 97-031
MAY 19, 1998
GENERAL
1. Upon their approval by the City Council, the City Clerk is directed to file these
Conditions of Approval with the Riverside County Recorder for recordation
against the properties to which they apply.
2. Prior to issuance of the grading permit, the applicant shall make the following
revision to the Specific Plan.
A. The Village Green boundary shall have a 3:1 slope with a 1% cross slope.
3. Prior to the issuance of the precise grading plan, the applicant shall make the
following provisions to the specific plan:
A. The prototype unit specified for Lot 1 shall be changed so that the courtyard
is in the front or sideyard and shall not be located in the rear yard, adjacent
to Avenue 48.
B. The monument signs proposed for the medians shall be deleted and the
brass lettering shall be placed on the perimeter wall.
MISCELLANEOUS
4. Applicant agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of La Quinta
in the event of any legal claim or litigation arising out of the City's approval of
this project. The City of La Quinta shall have the right to select its defense
counsel in its sole discretion.
5. The letter dated April 22, 1 998, from the property manager, Ecumenical
Association for Housing, regarding the provision of transportation to surrounding
services shall be included and implemented.
6. The plant palette specifications for tree calipher size shall be in conformance with
nursery standards for the specific tree type.
7. Alternative wood fence options shall be pursued.
8. The design for the street light fixture shall be changed so that it is
complementary to the Mediterranean period of architecture.
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