CC Resolution 2000-118 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-118
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE NORMAN COURSE SPECIFIC
PLAN REGARDING THE REMOVAL OF SIDEWALKS
ON THE EAST SIDE OF MADISON STREET AND
REDESIGN OF THE MAINTENANCE FACILITY
CASE NO.: SPECIFIC PLAN 90-015, AMENDMENT #3
FORREST HAAG FOR KSL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta did on the 19TM day
of September, 2000, hold duly a noticed public hearing to consider the request of
FORREST HAAG, ALSA for KSL Development Corporation for approval of Amendment
#3 to Specific Plan 90-015 to delete the requirement for a sidewalk on Madison Street
north of Airport Boulevard and other minor revisions, more particularly described as:
Tract 29136
WHEREAS, said Specific Plan Amendment has complied with the
requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of
1970" as amended (Resolution 83-68), in that the La Quinta Community Development
Department has determined that this project is exempt per Section 15301, Class 1 (C)
of CEQA. An Environmental Impact Report (EA 90-159 for SP 90-015) was certified
on December 3, 1991, by the City Council. An Environmental Assessment addendum
to the previously approved environmental impact report was completed for
Amendment #1 which was approved by the City Council on December 1, 1998. No
changed circumstances or conditions exist which would trigger the preparation of a
subsequent environmental impact report or environmental review pursuant to Public
Resources Code Section 21166; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 22ND day of August, 2000, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider
the request and adopted Planning Commission Resolution 2000-055 recommending
approval; and,
WHEREAS, at said public hearing upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments, if anV, 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 Amendment:
Resolution 2000-118
Specific Plan 90-015, Amendment #3
September 19, 2000
Page 2
1. The proposed Specific Plan Amendment is consistent with the goals and policies
of the La Quinta General Plan in that the residential and related recreational uses
proposed are consistent with use of the site as stipulated in the General Plan.
2. The Specific Plan Amendment will not create conditions materially detrimental
to the public health, safety, and general welfare in that the multi-purpose trail
will provide access in place of the sidewalk.
3. The Specific Plan Amendment will provide land use compatibility with zoning on
adjacent properties in that the resulting residential and recreational uses are
compatible with the adjacent zoning.
4. The Specific Plan Amendment is suitable and appropriate for the property in that
the amendment strives to implement the golf and residential intent of the zoning
and General Plan land use designation.
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 confirm the conclusion of the La Quinta Community
Development Department that the project needs no further environmental
assessment.
3. That it does hereby approve the above-described amendment request for the
reasons set forth in this Resolution, subject to the attached conditions, labeled
Exhibit 'A".
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta City council held on this 19TM day of September, 2000, by the following vote,
to wit:
Resolution 2000-118
Specific Plan 90-015, Amendment #3
September 19, 2000
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AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pe~a
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
J N
U EK
City of La Quinta, California
(City Seal)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
· H!RI~N, City Attorney
C~'~o~a Quinta, California
RESOLUTION 2000-118
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
SPECIFIC PLAN 90-015, AMENDMENT #3
FORREST HAAG FOR KSL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
SEPTEMBER 19, 2000
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL EXHIBIT "A"
GENERAL
1. Specific Plan 90-015, Amendment #3 shall comply with the requirements and
standards of the La Quinta Municipal Code and all other applicable laws, unless
modified by the following conditions.
2. The approved Specific Plan text on file in the Community Development
Department, shall be revised to incorporate in the appropriate chapter and
section the following conditions, with final texts (4) submitted to the
Community Development Department within 30 days of final approval by the
City Council.
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.
The City shall promptly notify the developer of any claim, action or proceeding
and shall cooperate fully in the defense.
4. Condition #45 of Resolution 99-112 for Specific Plan 90-01 5, Amendment #2
is hereby amended as follows:
A six foot wide meandering sidewalk shall be constructed in the northerly
and westerly parkway and landscaped setback lots of Airport Boulevard
and Monroe Street, respectively. On the east side of Madison Street, a
multi-purpose trail for pedestrians, horses, etc, shall be provided.
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