CC Resolution 1998-097^ U RESOLUTION 98-97
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SPECIFIC PLAN
98-032 FOR THE RETREAT AT THE QUARRY
SPECIFIC PLAN 98-032
LA QUINTA GOLF PROPERTIES
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the
18* day of August, 1998, hold a duly-noticed Public Hearing to consider the request of La
Quinta Golf Properties to allow 28 resort residential units and a recreation building and
related amenities, located at the northeast corner of Tom Fazio Lane North and Quarry
Lane in The Quarry at La Quinta, more particularly described as:
APN: 761-070-007 AND 761-070-009
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta did on the 28*
day of July, 1998, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request of La Quinta
Golf Properties to allow 28 resort residential units and a recreational building and related
amenities, located at the northeast corner of Tom Fazio Lane North and Quarry Lane in
The Quarry at La Quinta and did recommend approval by adoption of Resolution 98-060;
and
WHEREAS, said Environmental Assessment complies with the requirements
of The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" as amended,
Resolution 83*3), in that the Community Development Director has conducted an Initial
Study Environmental Assessment 98-359) and has determined that although the proposed
specific plan could have a significant adverse impact on the environment, there would not
be a significant effect in this case because appropriate mitigation measures are to be
made conditions of approval for Environmental Assessment 98-359, and a Mitigated
Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact should be filed; and,
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said City Council
did find the following facts and reasons to justify approval of the Specific Plan:
1. The specific Plan is consistent with the goals and policies of the La Quinta General
Plan in that the residential uses are within the allowable 2-4 dwelling units per acre
land use designation and the uses proposed are permitted under the Low Density
Residential designation.
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2. The Specific Plan wilt not create conditions materially detrimental to the public
health, safety, and general welfare in that development allowed under the Specific
Plan is compatible with existing uses and development standards contained in the
Specific Plan will ensure high quality development.
3. The Specific Plan will provide land use compatibility with zoning on adjacent
properties in that the uses allowed are either residential or recreational which are
allowed in residential projects.
4. The Specific Plan is suitable and appropriate for the property in that it is adjacent
to two collector streets within the project and across the street from the clubhouse
for The Quarry.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La
Quinta, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitutes the findings of the
City Council in this case*,
2. That it does hereby concur with the environmental determination and Certification
of Environmental Assessment 98-359 for a Mitigated Negative Declaration of
Environmental Impact for Specific Plan 98-032.
3. That it does hereby approve the above-described specific plan request for the
reasons set forth in this Resolution, subject to the attached conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
City Council, held on this 1 * day of August, 1998, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pena
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Adolph
ABSTAIN: None
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JOHN
City of La Quinta California
ATTE T:
AUNDRA L. JUHOLA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM
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DAWN C. HONEYWELL, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FINAL
SPECIFIC PLAN 98-032
LA QUINTA GOLF PROPERTIES
AUGUST 18, 1998
* Added by Planning Commission July 28,1998
GENERAL
1. Specific Plan 98-032 shall comply with the requirements and standards of the La
Quinta Municipal Code and all other applicable laws, unless modified by the
following conditions.
* The Specific Plan shall expire if not established within 24 months of the effective
date of approval. Established means that a ministerial permit for development
related to the Specific Plan has been issued.
2. The Specific Plan text on file in the Community Development Department, shall be
revised to include the following conditions with final texts submitted to the
Community Development Department within 30 days of final approval.
3. Developer 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 at
its sole discretion.
4. Construction of Phase 2 cottage two units) may be approved by the Director of
Community Development if they are architecturally compatible with those approved
by Conditional Use Permit 95-040.
5. A Site Development Permit shall be approved by the Planning Commission for the
maximum 23 resort units in Planning Area 3
6. All conditions of the Mitigation Monitoring Plan for Environmental Assessment 98-
359 shall be met.
7. 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.
PROPERTY RIGHTS
B. All easements, rights of way and other property rights necessary for the ultimate
use of the development and functioning of improvements shall be dedicated, grated
or otherwise conferred, or the process of said dedication, granting, or conferral shall
be ensured, prior to approval of final maps or parcel maps or waivers of parcel
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maps. Conferrals shall include irrevocable offers to dedicate or grant easements
to the City for emergency vehicles and for access to and maintenance, construction,
and reconstruction of essential improvements located on street, drainage or
common lots or within utility easements.
9. DELETED BY PLANNING COMMISSION 7-28-98
10. The applicant shall vacate abutter's rights of access to Cahuilla Park Road and the
most easterly 250 feet of Quarry Lane. Emergency access may be approved along
these roads.
11. Parcel or tract maps within this Specific Plan shall not rescind the public street
dedication made on Tract 28650.
12. The applicant shall dedicate any easements necessary for placement of, and
access to, utility lines and structures.
13. The applicant shall cause no easements to be granted or recorded over any portion
of this property between the date of approval by the City Council and the date of
recording of any final map(s) covering the same portion of the property unless such
easements are approved by the City Engineer.
14. The following minimum street improvements shall be constructed to conform with
the General Plan street type noted in parentheses:
A. OFF-SITE STREETS
1. When Jefferson Street andlor Cahuilla Park Road are realigned or
otherwise improved, the applicant shall consent to realignment of the
east end of Quarry Lane as approved by the City Engineer.
B. PRIVATE STREETS AND CULS DE SAC
1. Residential 36 feet wide if double loaded building lots on both
sides), 32 feet if single loaded
2. Cul de sac curb radius 45'
Entry drives, turn knuckles, corner cutbacks, and other features contained in the
approved construction plans may warrant additional street widths as determined by
the City Engineer.
15. Access points other than emergency access) shall not occur along Cahuilla Park
Road or along the easterly 250 feet of Quarry Lane.
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LANDSCAPING
16. Perimeter walls and required landscaping for the entire perimeter to be enclosed,
shall be constructed prior to final inspection and occupancy of any structures within
the Specific Plan area unless a phasing plan or construction schedule is approved
by the City Engineer. Perimeter landscaping along Cahuilla Park Road shall match
the existing landscaping to the north.
17. Landscape and irrigation plans for landscaped lots and perimeter areas shall be
prepared by a licensed landscape architect. Landscape and irrigation plans shall
be approved by the Community Development Department. Landscape and
irrigation construction plans shall be submitted to the Public Works Department for
review and approval by the City Engineer. The plans are not approved for
construction until they have been approved and signed by the City Engineer, the
Coachella Valley Water District, and the Riverside County Agricultural
Commissioner.
18. Slopes shall not exceed 5:1 within public rights of way and 3:1 in landscape areas
outside the right of way unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer.
19. Landscape areas shall have permanent irrigation improvements meeting the
requirements of the City Engineer. Use of lawn shall be minimized with no lawn or
spray irrigation within S4eet of curbs along public streets.
20. The applicant shall ensure that landscaping plans and utility plans are coordinated
to provide visual screening of above-ground utility structures.
MISCELLANEOUS
21. All requirements of the Coachella Valley Water District shall be complied with, as
stated in their letter dated June 1,1998, on file in the Community Development
Department.
22. Fire Department requirements shall be established during time of development
permit review.
23.* Maximum building height in Specific Plan text shall be reduced from 34 feet to 28
feet.
24.* Corner visibility at Quarry Lane and Cahuilla Park Road shall be maintained per
Code requirements and to the satisfaction of the City.
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