CC Resolution 1999-107d_]S RESOLUTION NO.99-107
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
SPECIFIC PLAN DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPALS AND
GUIDELINES FOR A 200 UNIT APARTMENT
COMPLEX
CASE NO.: SPECIFIC PLAN 99-037
A. G. SPANOS CORPORATION
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta did on the 3rd day
of August, 1 999, and 7th day of September, 1 999, hold duly noticed public hearings
to consider the request of A. G. Spanos Corporation to approve the development
principals and guidelines for a 200 unit apartment complex located on the east side
of Adams Street, approximately 507 feet north of Avenue 48;
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta did on the
27? day of July, 1999, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request of
A. G. Spanos Corporation to approve the development principals and guidelines for
a 200 unit apartment complex. The Planning Commission by adoption of Resolution
99-059 recommended approval of Specific Plan 99-037 to the City Council on a 5-0
vote. The site is described as:
Portion of Assessor's Parcel No. 649?030-036; Portions of S1/2 of
Section 29, T55, R7E, SBBM
WHEREAS, the proposed Specific Plan is an implementation action under
the La Quinta Redevelopment Plan for Project Area #2. An Environmental Impact
Report was certified for this Plan by the City Council State Clearinghouse
#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 FA 99-385) as an Addendum to the FIR
was prepared to determine whether the conditions referenced in Public Resources
Code Section 211 66 are present; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the EIR for Redevelopment
Area #2 and Addendum thereto; 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 find the following facts and reasons to justify approval of the Specific
Plan:
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d_]SResolution 99-107
Specific Plan 99-037, A. G. Spanos
September 7, 1999
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1. The Specific Plan, as proposed, is consistent with the goals and policies of the
La Quinta General Plan in that the property is designated for either commercial
uses or medium and high density residential uses under the Mixed/Regional
Commercial category Policy 2-3.1.7). The proposed density will be 14 units
per acre where 16 units per acre is allowed. Additionally, the applicant is
providing 20 of the 200 units as affordable low and moderate income) in
compliance with criteria for residential uses.
2. The Specific Plan document outlines development principles and design
guidelines that ensure the apartment complex will not be detrimental to public
health, safety and general.
3. The Specific Plan document allows for a 200 unit apartment complex. Low
density residential units exist across Adams Street. To the east and south the
property is owned by the City's Redevelopment Agency and intended for
residential development, thereby providing land use compatibility.
4. The Specific Plan property is suitable and appropriate in that it is accessible
from Adams Street, and provides a transitional buffer between adjacent future
land uses.
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 constitute the findings of
the City Council in this case.
2. That it does hereby recommend that the EIR Addendum of Environmental
Impact be certified for this project.
3. That it does hereby approve the Specific Plan 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 7th day of September, 1 999, by the following vote,
to wit:
AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pena
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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d_]S Resolution 99-107
Specific Plan 99-037, A. G. Spanos
September 7, 1999
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JOHNJ NA, yOr
City of La Quinta, California
ATTE T:
UNDRA L? JUHOL City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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DAWN C. HONEYWEL?, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
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d_]SRESOLUTION 99-107
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FINAL
SPECIFIC PLAN 99-037, A. G. SPANOS CORP.
SEPTEMBER 7,1999
GENERAL
1. The development shall comply with Exhibit A?? of Specific Plan 99-037, unless
otherwise amended herein.
2. Developer/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.
3. The Conditions of Approval for Site Development Permit 99-654 are binding for
this Specific Plan.
ENVIRONMENTAL
4. The developer shall comply with any provisions outlined in Environmental
Assessment 99-385.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Final fire protection requirements will be determined when specific project plans are
submitted. The Fire Department recommends the following fire protection measures
be provided in accordance with the La Quinta Municipal Code and/or Riverside County
Fire Department protection standards:
5. All water mains and fire hydrants providing required fire flows shall be
constructed in accordance with the appropriate sections of CVWD Standard W-
33, subject to the approval by the Riverside County Fire Department.
6. All roads need to be a minimum of 20 feet unobstructed width, subject to the
approval of the Fire Department.
7. Specific access plans shall be submitted.
TEXT AMENDMENT CHANGES
The Specific Plan document shall be revised as follows:
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Specific Plan 99?37 AG Spanos
September 7, 1999
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Exhibits 5 & 9 and any other applicable location in the document) Remove 6' high
masonry wall" notation from north property line. The grade difference with the
approved grading plan for the property to the north will require a stepped-back
retaining wall approximately 12' in height. If grade differential between properties is
less, the developer shall work with City staff to reduce the height of the retaining wall.
Exhibit 6 and any other applicable location in the document) Revise note on the
landscape lot. The 20-foot landscape setback will remain under private ownership.
The only dedication(s) over this area would be sidewalk easement if the sidewalk
meanders into the setback and any needed utility or bus waiting shelter easements.
Page 13 Section 2.10.3) Eliminate second sentence
Page 17 Section 2.40.3) Eliminate third sentence
Page 21 Section 2.50.4) Change Palm Desert Waste Management to Waste
Management of the Desert
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