CC Resolution 2000-130 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-130
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
AMENDMENT #4 REVISING DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS, REDUCING RESIDENTIAL UNITS,
CHANGING PLANNING AREAS, AND LAND USE
CHANGE FROM COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL TO
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL FOR 22 ACRES
(PGA WEST)
CASE NO.: SPECIFIC PLAN 83-002, AMENDMENT #4
APPLICANT: KSL LAND HOLDINGS, INC.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta did on the 3rd day
of October, 2000, hold duly a noticed Public Hearing to consider the request of KSL
Land Holdings for approval of Amendment #4 to Specific Plan 83-002 to change
22.21 acres of Community Commercial land to Medium Density Residential, reducing
the number of residential units from 5,000 to 3,936, and permitting amendment of the
miscellaneous development standards for land on the north side of Avenue 58, south
of Avenue 54 and east of the Santa Rosa Mountains in PGA West; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta did on the
12th day of September, 2000, hold duly a noticed Public Hearing to consider the
request of KSL Land Holdings for approval of Amendment #4 to Specific Plan 83-002
to change 22.21 acres of Community Commercial land to Medium Density Residential,
reducing the number of residential units from 5,000 to 3,936, and permitting
amendment of the miscellaneous development standards for land on the north side of
Avenue 58, south of Avenue 54 and east of the Santa Rosa Mountains in PGA West.
The Planning Commission adopted Resolution 2000-064 on a 5-0 vote recommending
approval of the Amendment request, subject to conditions; and
WHEREAS, said application has complied with the requirements of "The
Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" (as amended;
Resolution 83-68 adopted by the La Quinta City Council) in that the Community
Development Department has prepared an Addendure to Environmental Impact Report
83-009 and Supplemental Focused Environmental Impact Report pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines 1 5164; and
WHEREAS, on May 1, 1984, the La Quinta City Council certified the EIR
for PGA West Specific Plan 83-002 (Resolution 84-38) as adequate and complete,
adopted "Statements of Overriding Considerations," and adopted "CEQA Findings and
Statements of Facts"; and
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Specific Plan 83-002, Amendment #4
October 3, 2000
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WHEREAS, the City Council did, on the 20th day of September, 1988,
hold a duly noticed Public Hearing on SP 83-002, Amendment #1 (Resolutions 89-110
and 89-111) to increase the hotel by 350 units and conditionally approved said
Amendment; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did, on the 23rd day of May, 1989, hold a
duly noticed Public Hearing on SP 83-002, Amendment #2 (Resolution 89-70) to add
21.65 acres for residential use and conditionally approved said Amendment; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did, on the 6th day of August, 1996, hold a
duly noticed Public Hearing on SP 83-002, Amendment #3 (Resolution 96-67) to bring
the Plan into compliance with the City's General Plan and conditionally approved said
Amendment; 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 pursuant to Section 9.240.010
of the Zoning Ordinance to justify the recommendation for approval of the Specific
Plan Amendment:
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 resort uses
proposed are consistent with use of the site stipulated in the General Plan. The
Specific Plan contains a summary of each of the goals and policies applicable
in evaluating the document's consistency with the General Plan. Overall, the
Specific Plan offers guidelines promoting a balanced and functional mix of land
uses consistent with the City's General Plan. The maximum number of
residential units has been reduced from 5,000 to 3,936.
2. The Specific Plan Amendment contains a summary of each of the goals and
policies applicable in evaluating the document's consistency with the General
Plan. Overall, the Amendment offers guidelines promoting a balanced mix of
residential and resort residential land uses consistent with the City's General
Plan. Redesignating 22 acres of Community Commercial property at the
entrance into PGA West to Medium Density Residential will provide a
transitional buffer between Low Density Residential properties to the south and
east and perimeter Arterial Streets consistent with General Plan Amendment
2000-070.
3. The Specific Plan Amendment is compatible with zoning on adjacent properties
in that the General Plan Land Use Policy Diagram shows the surrounding
properties to be primarily Low Density Residential outside of PGA West. This
Amendment creates a low density development oriented around a resort
commercial core and multiple 18 hole golf courses.
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Specific Plan 83-002, Amendment #4
October 3, 2000
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4. The Specific Plan Amendment will provide land use compatibility with zoning on
adjacent properties in that the residential uses are compatible with the adjacent
zoning, and the changes proposed will require that uses be reviewed to ensure
they are compatible with the surrounding properties.
5. The Specific Plan Amendment will not create conditions materially detrimental
to the public general welfare in that development allowed under the Specific
Plan Amendment is compatible with existing 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; and
2. The La Quinta Community Development Department has completed an
Addendum to the previously certified PGA West Environmental Impact Report
(EA 83-009; State Clearinghouse No. 83062922) pursuant to the Guidelines for
Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15164. No
changed circumstances or conditions exist which would require the preparation
of a subsequent EIR pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21166; and
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 3'd day of October, 2000, by the following vote,
to wit:
AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pe~a
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
JOI~N' ,~. PF'~EN~,kMay~or
City of La Quinta, California
Resolution No. 2000-130
Specific Plan 83-002, Amendment #4
October 3, 2000
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ATTEST:
City of La Quinta, California
(City Seal)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
RESOLUTION 2000-130 EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
SPECIFIC PLAN 83-002, AMENDMENT #4 (PGA WEST)
KSL LAND HOLDINGS, INC.
OCTOBER 3, 2000
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
GENERAL
1. Specific Plan 83-002(Amendment//4) shall Comply with the requirements and
standards of the La Quinta Municipal Code and all other applicable laws, unless
modified bV 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 or prior to issuance of any permit. One copy shall be unbound.
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. The City shall promptly notify the developer of any claim, action or proceeding
and shall cooperate fully in the defense.
PROPOSED TEXT DOCUMENT CHANGES
5. Pg. 2.3 (Paragraph 3) - Change the maximum number of residential units to
3,936.
6. Pg. 3.15 (Footnote 2) - Revise as follows: Projects shall incorporate front yard
setbacks of 15 feet to 25 feet.
7. Pg. 3.24 (Add Condition 3.2.31) - New development projects within PGA West
shall comply with Chapter 9.150 (Parking) of the La Quinta Zoning Ordinance.
8. Pg. 3.9 (Planning Area III) - Delete reference to allowing interval and fractional
timeshare units.
9. Pg. 3.24 (Section 3.2.29) - Delete condition.