CC Resolution 2002-079 RESOLUTION NO. 2002-79
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, UPHOLDING THE PLANNING
COMMISSION'S DECISION OF APRIL 23, 2002,
APPROVING A ONE TO THREE STORY, 120 UNIT, HOTEL
(MARRIOTT) ON A 3.89 ACRES SITE.
CASE NO.: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2002-068
APPLICANT: SECO/SDC, LLC
APPELLANT: LAKE LA QUINTA HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did, on
the 4th day of June, 2002 hold a duly noticed Public Hearing, at the request of Lake
La Quinta Homeowner's Association, the appellant, to review the decision of the
Planning Commission to approve a one to three story, 120 room, hotel, generally
located east of Washington Street between Lake La Quinta Drive and Avenue 48, more
particularly described as follows:
APNs: 643-200-002 & 003; and
WHEREAS, an appeal of the Planning Commission's decision of April 23,
2002, for EA 2002-445, CUP 2002-068 and SDP 2002-733, was filed by Lake La
Quinta Homeowner's Association on May 3, 2002, in compliance with Section
9.200.120 of the Zoning Code requiring review of the appeal by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did, on the 23rd day of April, 2002 hold a duly noticed Public Hearing, at the request
of SECO/SDC/LLC, the applicant, to consider a one to three story, 120 room hotel,
generally located east of Washington Street between Lake La Quinta Drive and Avenue
48, and on a 4-0 vote (one Commissioner absent) adopted Resolution 2002-038
approving said request, subject to conditions; 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 make the following mandatory findings pursuant to Section 9.210.020
of the Zoning Code to justify approval of said Conditional Use Permit:
1. Consistency with the General Plan: The proposed project is consistent with the
goals and policies of the General Plan in that the design, height, scale and mass
of the project is compatible with the Community Commercial Land Use
designation.
Resolution No. 2002-79
Conditional Use Permit 2002-068 (APPEAL)
Conditions of Approval-Final
June 4, 2002
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2. Consistency with the Zoning Code: The proposed project is consistent with the
development standards of the Regional Commercial Zoning District, including
but not limited to, building heights, setbacks, parking, landscape design, and
exterior lighting.
3. Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): The proposed
project is consistent with the requirements of CEQA, in that Environmental
Assessment 2002-445 was prepared for this project with a recommendation for
certification of a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact.
4. Surrounding Uses: Approval of the Conditional Use Permit will not create
conditions materially detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare
or injurious to or incompatible with other properties or land uses in the vicinity
in that the proposed project will be compatible with existing and proposed
development with regard to commercial uses.
5. Architectural Design: The architectural design of the proposed building,
including but not limited to, architectural style, scale, building mass, materials,
colors, architectural details, roof style, and other architectural elements, is
compatible with surrounding development and with the quality of design
prevalent in the City, in that it lacks the bulky mass of a commercial building
due to the~articulation, stucco exterior finish, desert tone colors, tile roofs, flat
roofs, and trellises; the proposed building is adequately set back with multiple
wall planes so as to minimize the appearance of a large structural mass.
6. Site Design: The site design of the proposed project, including but not limited
to, project entries, interior circulation, pedestrian access, pedestrian amenities,
screening of equipment, trash enclosures, exterior lighting, and other site design
elements such as scale, mass, appearance, and amount of landscaping are
compatible with surrounding development and quality of design prevalent in the
City in that the project meets the development standards imposed by the City's
Zoning Code.
7. Landscape Design: As conditioned, the landscaping of the proposed project,
including but not limited to, the location, type, size, color, texture, and coverage
of plant materials, has been designed to provide visual relief, complement the
building, visually emphasize prominent design elements, screen undesirable
views, provide a harmonious transition between buildings, and provide an
overall unifying influence to enhance the visual continuity of the project. The
proposed landscaping is compatible with the surrounding area in that the variety
_of the plant palette, placement of shade trees and decorative plants, provide an
aesthetically pleasing and well functioning use of landscaping space.
Resolution No. 2002-79
Conditional Use Permit 2002-068 (APPEAL)
Conditions of Approval-Final
June 4, 2002
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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 for this Conditional Use Permit;
2. That it does hereby approve Conditional Use Permit 2002-065 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 this 4th day of June, 2002, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Sniff, Mayor Pe~a
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Perkins
ABSTAIN: None
JOI~N JPE~layor
City of ~ Quinta, California
ATTEST:
JUNE~-'~RE~K~ CM~;, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
(City Seal)
Resolution No. 2002-79
Conditional Use Permit 2002-068 (APPEAL)
Conditions of Approval-Final
June 4, 2002
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
M KAT JE~NNSON, Ci Attorney
Ciiy of ~~~~uinta, cali~~
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 02-79
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2002-068
JUNE 4, 2002
GENERAL
1. The conditions of approval for this Conditional Use Permit (CUP 2002-068) are binding
with the conditions of approval of Site Development Permit (SDP 2002-733) for the
same project.
2. All public agency letters received for this case are made part of the case file
documents for plan checking processes.
3. Approval of this Conditional Use Permit is subject 'to compliance with Section
9.210.020 of the Zoning Code, as applicable.
4. The approved Conditional Use Permit shall be used within two years of approval,
otherwise, it shall become null and void and of no effect whatsoever.
"Used" means the issuance of a building permit. A time extension may be requested
as permitted in Municipal Code Section 9.200.080 (D).
-- 5. 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 Conditional Use Permit. The
City shall have sole discretion in selecting its defense counsel.
The City shall promptly notify the developer of any claim, action or proceeding and
shall cooperate fully in the defense.
6. Development of this site shall be in conformance with the Exhibits approved and
contained in the files for Conditional Use Permit 2002-068 and Site Development
Permit 2002-733.
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