CC Resolution 1999-148d_^ RESOLUTION NO.99-148
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA
QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AMENDMENT #5 TO
SPECIFIC PLAN 83-001 AT DUNA LA QUINTA
CASE NO.: SPECIFIC PLAN 83-001 AMENDMENT NO.5
APPLICANT: CENTURY-CROWELL COMMUNITIES
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did on
the 2nd day of November, 1999, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider the
request of Century-Crowell Communities for approval of a modification to the specific
plan unit count to permit the construction of 40 single family condominium units,
separate the Seasons from Specific Plan 83-001, modify the rear setback requirement
along the south side of Calle Norte to 10-feet, and add a new split-level grading/unit
type requirement along the north side 50-foot elevation of the channel berm, south of
50th Avenue, west of Washington Street, southwest and southeast of Avenida Las
Verdes; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 1 2? day of October, 1 999, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider
the request of Century-Crowell Communities for approval of a modification to the
specific plan unit count to permit the construction of 40 single family condominium
units, separate the Seasons from Specific Plan 83-001, modify the rear setback
requirement along the south side of Calle Norte to 10-feet, and add a new split-level
grading/unit type requirement along the north side 50-foot elevation of the channel
berm, south of 50? Avenue, west of Washington Street, southwest and southeast of
Avenida Las Verdes, more particularly described as:
that area bounded by Avenue 50 on the north, Washington
Street on the east, the retention basin located between
Specific Plan 94-024 and Parcels 1 & 2 of Parcel Map 1 9730
to the south? and Avenida Bermudas on the west
WHEREAS, said Specific Plan Amendment has been determined to have
been previously assessed in conjunction with the Environmental Impact Report State
Clearinghouse #83-061305) prepared for Specific Plan 83-001, and certified on May
1 5, 1 984, and no changed circumstances or conditions are proposed which would
trigger the preparation of a subsequent environmental review pursuant to Public
Resources Code Section 211 66; and,
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Specific Plan 83-001 Amendment No.5
Centurv-Crowell Communities
Adopted: November 2 1999
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WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons wanting to be heard, said
City Council did find the following facts and reasons to justify recommending approval
of said Specific Plan 83-001 Amendment No.5.
1. Consistency wfth General Plan: With the recommended Conditions of Approval,
the proposed amendment to modify the unit count to 1 84 total residential units
is consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the La Quinta General
Plan, in that the General Plan density range for the Medium Density Residential
land use is 4 to 8 dwelling units per acre, and the request for an additional 1 5
residential units on Parcels 1 and 2 of Parcel Map 1 9730 will not cumulatively
exceed the specific plan maximum of 187 residential units or the density
allowed under the General Plan designation.
2. Public Welfare: With the recommended conditions of approval, the proposed
specific plan amendments will not create conditions materially detrimental to the
public health, safety, and welfare of the public, in that these issues have been
considered in the Environmental Impact Report.
3. Land Use Compatibufty: With the recommended conditions of approval, the
proposed amendment to modify the unit count, separate the Seasons from
Specific Plan 83-001, modify the rear setback requirement along the south side
of Calle Norte, and add the new grading/unit requirement within Specific Plan
83-001 is compatible with Zoning designations on adjacent properties as the
number of units proposed by the applicant will not exceed the total number of
units originally permitted by the specific plan, and that the proposed
development consists of detached single family condominium residential units,
similar to existing residential development within Duna La Quinta, including split-
level units.
4. Property Suitability: With the recommended conditions of approval, the
proposed specific plan amendment to modify the unit count? separate the
Seasons from Specific Plan 83-001, and add the new grading/unit requirement
within Specific Plan 83-001 is suitable and appropriate for the subject property
located in Planning Areas II and Ill of Duna La Quinta.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
La Quinta, California, as follows:
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Century-Croweil Communities
Adopted: November 2, 1999
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1. That the above recitations are true and constitute the findings of the City
Council in this case;
2. That it does hereby approve Specific Plan 83-001 Amendment No.5 for the
reasons set forth in this Resolution, subject to the Conditions of Approval
attached hereto;
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
City Council, held on the 2nd day of November, 1 999? by the following vote? to wit:
AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pena
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
JOHN?A??r
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
y of La Quinta, Californi
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DAWN C. HONEYWELL', City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL RECOMMENDED
SPECIFIC PLAN 83-001 AMENDMENT 5
CENTURY-CROWELL COMMUNITIES
NOVEMBER 2, 1999
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
GENERAL
1. The applicant agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of La
Quinta the City"), its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or
proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this specific plan
amendment. The City shall have sole discretion in selecting its defense counsel.
The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action or proceeding
and shall cooperate fully in the defense.
2. Prior to the issuance of a grading, construction or building permit, the applicant
shall obtain permits and/or clearances from the following public agencies:
* Fire Marshal
* Public Works Department Grading Permit, Improvement Permit)
* Community Development Department
I Riverside Co. Environmental Health Department
* Desert Sands Unified School District
* Coachella Valley Water District CVWD)
* Imperial Irrigation District lID)
California Water Quality Control Board CWQCB)
The applicant is responsible for any requirements of the permits or clearances
from those jurisdictions. If the requirements include approval of improvement
plans, applicant shall furnish proof of said approvals prior to obtaining City
approval of the plans.
The applicant shall comply with applicable provisions of the City's NPDES
stormwater discharge permit. For projects requiring project-specific NPDES
construction permits, the applicant shall submit a copy of the Notice of Intent
received from the CWQCB prior to issuance of a grading or site construction
permit. The applicant shall ensure that the required Storm Water Pollution
Protection Plan is available for inspection at the project site.
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Specific Plan 83-001, Amendment #5
November 2, 1999
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DRAINAGE
3. If the applicant proposes discharge of stormwater directly or indirectly to the La
Quinta Evacuation Channel or the Whitewater Drainage Channel, the applicant,
and subsequently, the Homeowners' Association shall be responsible for any
sampling and testing of the development's effluent which may be required under
the City's NPDES Permit or other City- or area-wide pollution prevention
program, and for any other obligations and/or expenses which may arise from
such discharge. If such discharge is approved for this development, the
applicant shall make provisions in the CC&Rs for meeting these potential
obligations. Any drainage into the Evacuation Channel shall require CVWD
approval.
TRAFFIC AND CIRCULATION
4. The applicant or developer shall comply with the following requirements of the
City Engineer:
a. The applicant shall complete improvements to Calle Norte in Planning Area
2) and shall construct all street improvements in Planning Area No. 3.
Homes shall not be approved for occupancy until they are served by fully-
improved streets.
b. Low-volume private residential streets shall have a 36?foot travel width
between curb faces or gutter flow lines). This width may be reduced to 32
feet with parking restricted to one side and to 28 feet if no on-street
parking is allowed provided there is adequate off-street parking for
residents and visitors and the applicant provides for perpetual enforcement
of the restrictions by the homeowners association.
SCHOOLS
5. The applicant shall pay a per-unit school development fee as determined by the
Desert Sands Unified School District in accordance with the school mitigation
agreements as approved by the La Quinta City Council and in effect at the time
of the issuance of building permits.
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Specific Plan 83-001, Amendment #5
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DEVEL0PM?NT STANDARDS
6. Prior to final building inspection of the final units constructed within Tract
20158, the applicant shall install necessary perimeter walls including that along
the retention basin at the south boundary of Parcels 1 and 2 of Parcel Map
1 9730.
7. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall design the units along
the south side of Calle Norte, east of Avenida Los Verdes, to be split level, with
below grade garages and 20 foot long driveways for those units requiring higher
than a four foot retaining wall.
8. For units along the south side of Calle Norte as 10-foot minimum rear setback
and 20-foot minimum front setback to main structure/garage are required.
9. The total unit count at build-out shall not exceed 1 84 residential units, with 40
units permitted on Lots 1 and 2 of Parcel Map 1 9730.
1 0. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit a revised Specific
Plan document/map with the area of Specific Plan 94-024- The Seasons removed
and the above conditions incorporated.
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