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CC Resolution 2005-086RESOLUTION NO. 2005-086 A RESOLUTION OF THE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT CHANGING LAND USES FROM MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO TOURIST COMMERCIAL AND TOURIST COMMERCIAL TO OFFICE COMMERCIAL FOR CERTAIN PROPERTIES LOCATED SOUTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF WASHINGTON STREET AND MILES AVENUE WITHIN THE CENTRE ,POINTE PROJECT CASE NO.: SPECIFIC PLAN 2001-055, AMENDMENT #2 CP DEVELOPMENT LA QUINTA, LLC WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California did, on the 1 St day of November, 2005, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider a request by CP Development La Quinta, LLC for approval of a Specific Plan Amendment amending land uses from Medium Density Residential to Tourist Commercial (2.1 ± acres) and Tourist Commercial to Office Commercial(5 ± acres) for certain properties located southeast of the intersection of Washington Street and Miles Avenue in the Centre Pointe project to allow construction of 32 additional casitas units and additional medical office space, on property more particularly described as: PORTION OF APN'S 604-040-023 and 604-040-037 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California did, on the 1 1 "' day of October, 2005, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider a request by CP Development La Quinta, LLC for approval of a Specific Plan Amendment amending land uses from Medium Density Residential to Tourist Commercial (2.1 ± acres) and Tourist Commercial to Office Commercial (5 ± acres) and adopted Resolution 2005-048, recommending approval of said application; and WHEREAS, the Community Development Department published the public hearing notice in the Desert Sun newspaper on October 21, 2005, for the City Council meeting as prescribed by the Municipal Code. Public hearing notices were also mailed to all property owners within 500 feet of the site; and WHEREAS, said General Plan Amendment application 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 completed Environmental Assessment (EA) 2005-551, an Addendum to EA 2001-436. The Addendum to the previously Resolution No. 2005-086 Specific Plan 2003-055, Amendment #2 CP Development La Quints, LLC Adopted: November 1, 2005 Page 2 certified Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impact has been certified by the City Council; and WHEREAS, at the Public Hearing upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said City Council did make the following Mandatory Findings to justify approval of said Specific Plan Amendment: 1. The proposed Specific Plan Amendment is internally consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the existing Specific Plan and General Plan in that it will result in promoting commercial development in a controlled and logical manner that is compatible with the neighborhood. 2. Approval of the Specific Plan Amendment will not create conditions materially detrimental to the public health, safety, and general welfare in that the resulting project will provide adequate setbacks, be well designed, landscaped, and will comply with all applicable City, County, State and Federal requirements. 3. The Specific Plan Amendment is suitable and appropriate for the property in that it will allow expansion of a conceptually approved complex for medical and tourist commercial uses. 4. Approval of the Specific Plan Amendment is warranted because the uses are an expansion of uses approved on adjacent properties within Centre Pointe. 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 said City Council in this case; and 2. That it does approve Specific Plan 2001-055, Amendment #2 for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached Conditions of Approval. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council, held on this 1" day of November, 2005, by the following vote, _ to wit: Resolution No. 2005-086 Specific Plan 2003-055, Amendment #2 CP Development La Quinta, LLC Adopted: November 1, 2005 Page 3 AYES: Council Members Henderson, Sniff, Mayor Adolph NOES: None ABSENT: Council Members Osborne, Perkins ABSTAIN: None DON ADOL H, M or City of La Quinta California ATTEST: JaN�.G REEK, CMC�Ci City of La Quinta, California (CITY SEAL) APPROVED AS TO FORM: M. KATHERINE JENSON, Ci Attorney City of La Quinta, California CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2005-086 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FINAL SPECIFIC PLAN 2001-055, AMENDMENT #2 CP DEVELOPMENT LA QUINTA, LLC ADOPTED: NOVEMBER 1, 2005 GENERAL 1. The applicant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmlesstheCity of La Quinta ("City"), its. agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this Site Development Permit. 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. Within 30 days of final approval of this Specific Plan by the City Council, two draft revised copies of this Specific Plan incorporating the following Conditions of Approval in the appropriate sections shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for approval. Upon approval of the draft Specific Plan by the Community Development Department, five copies of the final Specific plan shall be submitted to the Community Development Department. 3. Change on Page 5. Amend the first paragraph of Zoning and Development Standards for "Land Use Areas 1 through 4" to "Land Use Areas I through IV" for consistency. 4. Change on Page 6. Add the following to Setbacks: Standard re uirement Minimum perimeter building/landscape set back (in ft.) from Seeley Street 20 ft. 5. Change on Page 7. For A. Purpose: and MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (RM) DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, change number of allowed residential units from 90 to 60 (per amended Development Agreement). 6. Change on Page 9. For MEDIUM DESITY RESIDENTIAL (RM) DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, revise the last paragraph to read "Streets shall be 32' measured gutter flow line to gutter flow line with no parking on one side of the street." Resolution No. 2005-086 Conditions of Approval — Final Specific Plan 2001-055, Amendment #2 CP Development La Quints, LLC Adopted: November 1, 2005 Page 2 7. Change on Page 16. Section 3 Development Plan. The following shall be added to the first paragraph under Circulation at the end: The traffic impact analysis shall be revised with future Site Development Permit applications to reflect the changes in Land Use Areas as proposed by this Specific Plan Amendment No. 2. 8. Change on Page 21 Under Phasing, the construction of Seeley Drive shall be shown as a part of Phase I. 7. Change on Exhibit 131. The Land Use Area IV to reflect any reconfiguration of Lots 8 through 12. 8. Change on Exhibit B-2, Concept Plan — Medical and Surgical Center. An additional access driveway to the proposed facility to enhance access to the surgical center in the back portion of the development shall be provided. Future Site Development Permit application for the Medical and Surgical Center will require additional circulation information and possible relocation of entrance driveways and driveway aisles for a better internal circulation pattern. 9. Change Exhibit B3 to reflect the building/landscape setback required on Seeley Drive of 20 feet. Additionally, adjustment of the parking lot configuration will be required in future Site Development Permit entitlement to provide for safe sight distance at the driveway at the Seeley Drive and Miles Avenue corner. Additionally, the Site Development Permit entitlement for the Casitas may require reconfiguration of the added Casitas complex to require off-street internal vehicular circulation to the hotel area. 10. Change Exhibit F to reflect Private Residential Drive at 32' measured gutter flow line to gutter flow line with no parking on one side of the street. 11. The new casitas' and medical complex require approval of a Site Development Permit application. 12. The building envelope of the medical office complex adjacent to the existing adjacent residences shall be designed to conform with the line -of -sight exhibit, dated October 11, 2005, presented to the Planning Commission, and on file in the Community Development Department. -- City of La Quints The Co7&e Pointe Project . , . ITFII#F?4 , P� =&! IML W 'A, Prepared for CP Development La Quinta, LLC 77-564 Country Club Drive Suite 100 Palm Desert, CA 92211 July 29, 2005 THE CENTRE POINTE PROJECT SPECIFIC PLAN CITY OF LA QUINTA Table of Contents Section 1— Project Overview.......................................................................I Section 2 — Design Guidelines LandUse.......................................................................................3 Development Standards.....................................................................5 LandUse Area I.....................................................................5 LandUse Area II...................................................................7 LandUse Area III....................................................................9 LandUse Area IV..................................................................10 SiteConcept.......... :..... ..................................................................11 Architectural Character ....................................................................11 Landscape...................................................................................13 Artin Public Places ........................................................................16 Sustainability Guidelines ..................................................................16 Section 3 — Development Plan Circulation..................................................................................16 Wind and Erosion Control.................................................................18 Drainage and Flood Control...............................................................18 Utilities......................................................................................19 Phasing......................................................................................20 Appendix A — General Plan Policies.............................................................21 Exhibits...............................................................................................27 AMENDMENT #2 JULY 29, 2005 THE CENTRE POINTE PROJECT SPECIFIC PLAN Cr Y OF LA QUINTA 111trtlt thm $ Purpose The Centre Pointe Project Specific Plan is an amendment to a previously adopted Specific Plan that established the philosophy and guidelines for the development of the property located at the southeast comer of Miles Avenue and Washington Street in the City of La Quinta. The guidelines presented within this document are in accordance with the adopted plan and the City's Zoning Code and General Plan. The guidelines reflect the quality and design desired at the site and conforms to the City's overall goal of preserving, maintaining and enhancing the high quality of life La Quinta residents enjoy. Although the Plan is designed to ensure the quality of the development, it also provides a degree of flexibility to allow future development to respond to the changes in society and the economic marketplace of the region which will inevitably occur over the build out period. In cases where the zoning and development regulations are nonspecific within the document, the zoning and development is guided by the City of La Quinta Zoning ordinance in effect at the time. Enabling Legislation • The authority to prepare, adopt, and implement a Specific Plan is granted to the City of La Quinta by the California Government Code (Title 7, Division 1, Chapter 3, Article 8, and Sections 65450 through 65457). • As with General Plans, the Planning Commission must hold a public hearing before it can recommend to the City Council the adoption of a Specific Plan or an amendment thereto. The City Council of La Quinta may adopt a Specific Plan and/or amendment to the Specific Plan by either ordinance or resolution. The Speck Plan is a regulatory document that, once adopted, will amend the Zoning Ordinance, and serve as the Development Code for the Development Site. Upon completion of the Specific Plan adoption process, future development must be consistent with the Specific Plan and amendments thereto. The Property Main access to La Quinta is achieved by traveling south on Washington Street from Interstate 10. The approximate 50-acre subject property is situated at the southeast comer of Miles Avenue and Washington Street, a major entry point to the City. PAGE 1 AMENDMENT #2 JULY 29, 2005 THE CENTRE POINTE PROJECT SPECIFIC PLAN CITY OF LA QUINTA The property is bound by the Coachella Valley Stormwater Channel to the south, the Del Oro subdivision and vacant residential land to the north and the Inco Century single-family subdivision to the east. The vacant desert land is surrounded by uninterrupted views of the Santa Rosa Coral Reef Mountains and the Little San Bernardino Mountain Range. An aerial photo of the property is provided in Exhibit A. The ownership The subject property, consisting of parcel numbers 604-04-12, 604-04-13, 604-04-23 and 604-04-37, is owned by CP Development La Quinta, LLC. Development Vision The City has envisioned a development that would welcome incoming tourists, residents and passer-bys into the community of La Quinta. The site serves as the "front door" to the community and should be considered a location that defines the character of La Quinta. The landscape, architecture, design and integrity should reflect the pride and history of the community and shall be developed with the utmost quality and creativity. The design guidelines and development plan described in this document sets the stage for the development of the following: A commercial component consisting of a resort style hotel, timeshares, condominiums, up -scale restaurants serving the residents of the community and the guests of the resort and. commercial/retail uses. PAGE 2 AMENDMENT #2 JULY 29, 2005 THE CENTRE POINTE PROJECT SPECIFIC PLAN CITY OF LA QUINTA • An office component for the development of a medical -surgical facility. A residential component consisting of resort casitas, single-family residential homes and a park. T77 77 Land Use Plan The property is currently divided into four land use categories: Tourist Commercial, Park, Office, and Medium Density Residential as depicted in the figure below: Approval of this amendment to the Speck Plan would change the current land use to contain approximately 16.2 acres of Tourist Commercial, 9.45 — acres of Medium Density Residential allowing up to 8 dwelling units per acre, 13.5 acres of medical office, 2.70 acres of Park and a .52 acre well PAGE 3 AMENDMENT #2 JULY 29, 2005 THE CENTRE POINTE PROJECT SPECIFIC PLAN CITY OF LA QUINTA site. The figure below presents the revised land use plan for the development. PAGE 4 AMENDMENT ##2 JULY 29, 2005 THE CENTRE POINTE PROJECT SPECIFIC PLAN CITY OF LA QUINTA Zoning and Development Standards The following section establishes the zoning and development standards for the four land use areas within the development. These standards shall guide design and development of the landscape, architecture and site within the development area. Land Use Areas 1 through 4 are illustrated in the following figure: Land Use Area I The permitted land uses and development standards for the 16.2. acre Land Use Area I area designated as Tourist Commercial (TC) on the Land Use Plan. A. Purpose: To provide for the development and regulation of a narrow range of specialized commercial uses oriented to tourist and resort activity. Representative land uses include a destination resort hotel, timeshares, condominiums, eating and drinking establishments and accessory commercial/retail shops. PAGE 5 AMENDMENT #2 JULY 29, 2005 THE CENTRE POINTE PROJECT SPECIFIC PLAN CITY OF LA QUINTA B. Permitted Uses: The following uses are permitted in the TC Zoning District of this Specific Plan. 1. Resort style hotel with up to three stories, including pool, tennis courts and other hotel amenities. 2. Resort style condominium/casitas*, including pool, tennis courts and other resort amenities. 3. Timeshare with a conditional use permit (CUP). 4. Restaurant uses, with the exception of fast food or drive - through facilities. *Resort style condominiums are individual ownership condominiums usually purchased as vacation units or second homes. When vacant, the condominiums may be rented on a nightly or weekly basis, and all such rentals shall be subject to payment of transient occupancy tax (TOT) in accordance with ordinance of the City of La Quinta. The Hotel may provide a program of management services which condominium owners may utilize to facilitate the rental of their individual units and payment of applicable TOT to the City. TOURIST COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Minimum — Maximum building site (acres) Building Heiqhts: 16-50 Hotel - Maximum building height (ft.) 40 Hotel - Maximum number of stories 3 Resort Casitas - Maximum building height (ft.) 33* Resort Casitas - Maximum number of stories 2 Structure height within first 150 feet along Washington St. 22 ft Setbacks: Minimum perimeter building/landscape setback (in ft.) from Washington Street 20 Minimum perimeter building/landscape setback (in ft.) from Miles Avenue 20 Parking (Resort) 1/unit Parking (Casitas) 1.6/unit Parking (Restaurant) 1/115 sq. ft. PAGE 6 AMENDMENT #2 JULY 29, 2005 THE CENTRE POINTE PROJECT SPECIFIC PLAN CITY OF LA QUINTA * Resort Casitas • within the first 60' along Miles Avenue, measured from the south side of the 20' landscape setback parcel, the Maximum height of the Resort Casitas units is 22'; • within the next 60' to 150' along Miles Avenue, the Maximum height of the Resort Casitas units is 26; the height may be 33' outside the 150' setback. Land Use Area ft The permitted land uses and development standards for the 9.45 acre Land Use Area II area designated as Medium Density Residential (RM) on the Land Use Plan. A. Purpose: To provide for the development and preservation of medium density neighborhoods consisting of up to 90 single-family detached dwellings on medium and small size lots and/or developments with clustered smaller dwellings, such as single-family attached townhome or multifamily dwellings, with open space. B. Permitted Uses: The following uses are permitted in the RM Zoning District of this Specific Plan. 1. Attached dwelling units 2. Detached dwelling units 3. Casitas when attached to a main dwelling with or without kitchens 4. Zero Lot Line Units (subject to the approval of a conditional use permit MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (RM) DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Area Requirements: Maximum site (acres) 12 Maximum number of units 90 Single Family Detached Units Lot Sizes Minimum lot size 4,500 sq. ft. Minimum lot frontage 45 ft. Buildina Heights Adjacent to existing residential 20 ft. Not adjacent to existing residential 28 ft. PAGE 7 AMENDMENT #2 JULY 29, 2005 THE CENTRE POINTE PROJECT SPECIFIC PLAN CITY OF LA QUINTA Maximum stories adjacent to existing residential 1 Maximum stories not adjacent to existing residential 2 Setbacks: Front yard setback w/side loaded garage 15 ft. Front yard setback w/front loaded garage 20 ft. Side yard setback Rear yard setback 5 ft. Maximum lot coverage 20 ft- Minimum livable floor area for single-family detached 60 /o excluding garage Parking 1,200 sq. ft.* 2/unit within a garage *The area south of Seeley Drive shall contain no less than 40 units available to moderate income individuals and/or families. Of these 40 units the minimum house size for 30% of the units can be no less. than 1,200 square feet. The remaining 70% of the -units must have a minim feet. um dwelling size of 1,400 square Two -Story Courtyard Single Family Homes Minimum lot size Minimum lot frontage sq. ft. Minimum front yard setback 3 ft. 5ft. Maximum structure height 20 ft. Maximum number of stories 28 ft. Minimum perimeter building/landscape setback (in ft.) from Seeley Drive 2 Minimum livable floor area 20 Minimum Common area 1,000 sq. ft. Parking 30 % 2/unit 1 space Per unit Interior street building/landscape setback Covered 20 ft. One- and Two -Story Single Cluster Courtyard Villas Lot Sizes Minimum lot size Minimum lot frontage 2,200 sq. ft. 40 ft. Building Heights Adjacent to existing residential 20 ft. PAGE 8 AMENDMENT #2 JULY 29, 2005 THE CENTRE POINTE PROJECT SPECIFIC PLAN CITY OF LA QUINTA — Not adjacent to existing residential Maximum stories adjacent to existing residential Maximum stories not adjacent to existing residential Building Setbacks Front Yard Facing common area Facing public or private street Side yard Rear Yard Distance between buildings along common driveways Interior street building/landscape setback Setback from Seeley Drive Minimum livable floor area Minimum common open area Streets shall be 28 'wide with 12' setbacks and no parking on one side of the street. 28 ft. 1 2 15ft 20 ft 5ft loft 30 ft 20 ft. 20 ft. 1,200 sq. ft. 30% Parking- 2/unit ** ** Up to 20% of the units may have a single car garage and 1 uncovered parking space. Land Use Area 111 The permitted land uses and development standards for the 2.70 acre Land Use Area III area designated as Parks and Recreation (PR) on the Land Use Plan. A. Purpose: To provide for the development open space and recreational opportunities. B. Permitted Uses: The following uses are permitted in the PR Zoning District with approval of this Specific Plan. 1. Open Space 2. Public parks and passive recreation facilities 3. Playfields, unlighted 4. Restrooms 5. Parking lots 6. Entry Monument PAGE 9 AMENDMENT #2 JULY 29, 2005 THE CENTRE POINTE PROJECT SPECIFIC PLAN CITY OF LA QUINTA Land Use Area IV The permitted land uses and development standards for the 13.5 acre Land Use Area IV area designated as Office (0) on the Land Use Plan. A. Purpose: To provide for the development medical office and surgical center. B. PermifttWUses: The following uses are permitted in the O Zoning District with approval of this Specific Plan. 1. Medical Offices 2. Surgery and Recuperative Center 3. Ancillary related commercial uses such as medical supply, and pharmacy C. Prohibited Uses: 1. Helicopter Landing Areas 2. Emergency Center OFFICE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Minimum building site (acres) Building Height Zones: E First 250 feet from the east property line is Limited to structure heights of 33 ft Maximum building height within the remainder of the office area (to Seeley Drive 45 ft First 150 feet along Washington Street is limited to structure heights of 22 ft Setbacks: Minimum perimeter building/landscape setback (in ft.) from Washington Street 20 Minimum perimeter building/landscape setback (in ft.) from residential districts 50/15 Maximum number of stories Parking 3 1/250 sq. ft. PAGE 10 AMENDMENT #2 JULY 29, 2005 THE CENTRE POINTE PROJECT SPECIFIC PLAN CITY OF LA QUINTA Site Concept The Site Concept is presented in Exhibit B of this document. As the gateway to the City of La Quinta, the architectural and landscape design of the site will be developed to enhance the qualities of the City. The intersection of Miles and.Washington, due to its prominent location, will be enhanced with landscaping and monumentation to create a sense of arrival to the site. Landscaping along the streets will respond to the existing boulevard character. A landscape buffer will be designed to mitigate traffic noise and will be oriented to preserve views of distant mountains. Sloping berms at a maximum height of 4' from curb height will be planted in layers to restrict the views of parking areas from surrounding streets. Seeley Drive will have a landscaped median and parkways throughout the project. The broad, pedestrian -scaled character of the street will run through, the site. In the residential area, sidewalks behind parkway planting will provide access to the neighborhood park. The pedestrian -accessible park will serve as green space for the residents. Architectural Character The buildings constructed on the site should maintain a consistent theme carried out by quality materials and imaginative design consistent with the existing character of La Quinta. Building design shall be unique to the site in that the configuration should take advantage of and preserve surrounding vistas. Additional reference material is provided in Exhibit C of this document. Other salient characteristics of the architectural character are: • The use of simple plaster masses with deep punched openings, arched entryways, and shading elements. • Horizontal and vertical building offsets to create articulated breaks and visual relief. • Wood detailing, tile work and vivid colors at key places along broad plaster masses. • Building integration with indigenous landscaping, such that the architecture appears as an extension and outgrowth of the landscape. PAGE 11 AMENDMENT #2 JULY 29, 2005 THE CENTRE POINTE PROJECT SPECIFIC PLAN CITY OF LA QUINTA • Strategic orientation and configuration of buildings and shading elements to passively heat and cool spaces. • False roofs are prohibited. Flat roofs may be used in combination with other roof forms. The simple yet strong architectural vocabulary for the development should rely on strategically placed key details and the careful selection of landscape materials. The details employed include arcades, balconies deeply recessed openings, low walls, wood detailing and awnings. Resort uses • The following architectural elements should be incorporated in order to increase building articulation and reduce the scale of the three-story hotels: o Elements such as awnings, balconies roof overhangs, or trellises that protrude from building elevations. o Varying roof plate heights that create a layered or staggered rootline. o Elements such as arcades or balconies that "step" in plan and elevation, creating shadow and depth. • Entries should be articulated with larger openings in the facade, richer building materials and colors, and arcades or portals. • Entry plazas and courtyards should include shading elements such as trellises and landscaping. Residential Uses The design of the residential component shall incorporate elements that respond to the climate of La Quinta. Such design features include patios, balconies, courtyards, arcades, plazas and paseos. Extended roof overhangs shall be incorporated into building design to provide additional shade. Overall design of the residential component shall incorporate the following guidelines: • Architectural design shall be unique in character, but consistent with surrounding area. • Orientation of structures should consider the climate of the area. • Housing edges should maximize view potential and access to natural open areas. PAGE 12 AMENDMENT #2 JULY 29, 2005 THE CENTRE POINTE PROJECT SPECIFIC PLAN CITY OF LA QUINTA • Porches and balconies should be designed to promote social interaction among community residents and should be an integral component of the buildings architectural style. • Mechanical elements of the building shall be screened from view by walls, fences or landscaping. • Varying house configurations is encouraged to promote variety in the street scene. • Encourage the use of curvilinear streets. Overall development identity and character is defined and enhanced by the continuity of landscape materials along publicly visible areas. Individual parcel identity can be established 'through variations in landscaping at major entry points, along smaller streets within the development, and within individual parcel open -space- areas. The HOA shall maintain all common area landscaping in perpetuity. Exhibits D 1-5 provide general guidance for the development of a final landscape plan for the development. Landscape Concept The landscape architectural theme for the development is to create an identifiable "signature" landscape character for the development. Landscaping is subject to the City of La Quinta water efficient landscape ordinance. Additional guidelines within this document are intended to achieve the following goals: • Create a signature landscape theme defining the character of La Quinta • Enhance major views by landscape treatment • Utilize drought tolerant landscape • Create hierarchy of theme signage from monumental entrance to individual parcel identity • Create focal points • Utilize tree massing to screen the rear and sides of outdoor service uses (i.e. trash enclosures, etc) • Strategic clusters of dense landscaping to serve as wind barriers PAGE 13 AMENDMENT #2 JULY 29, 2005 THE CENTRE POINTS PROJECT SPECIFIC PLAN CITY OF LA QUINTA The landscape concept shall consist of three zones to maximize water efficiency as well as to keep maintenance at a minimum. The three zones are as follows: • Water Eflycient `Drip Zone' — These areas will receive the least amount of use (e.g., median islands, parking islands, etc.). Plantings in this zone will consist of drought tolerant low shrubs, ground covers and desert trees. Crushed 'fines' rock and large boulders can be used in addition to ground covers. The irrigation system will be drip. (See Exhibit D-1) • Transitional Landscape Zone — These areas will bridge the gap between zone 1 and zone 3 and generally be seen along the street frontages. Medium shrubs, canopy trees and a limited amount of turf will be used. Turf areas should be irrigated with short flat spray heads that have short radii to reduce the amount of over spray and resulting damage to adjacent hardscape. (See Exhibit D-1) • Building Entry Zone — These areas will be. located at building entries, courtyards or other recreational facilities that will receive maximum use. Ground covers, shrubs and trees with more abundant foliage will be used to create a cooler, quieter environment for the users of these spaces. (See Exhibit D-1) The streetscape concept is the primary landscape influence for the development and is intended to unify the development. The streetscape components consist of meandering sidewalks, identifying street tree patterns, and a bermed edge accented with shrubs, ground covers and rock. Turf areas will be located at intersections where ample space is provided. Shrubs will be used as a screen where necessary. Root barriers for trees shall be used for any tree that is located closer than 6' from adjacent hadscape. Washington Street and Miles Avenue Tree Design The dominant tree along Miles Avenue shall be Prosopis Alba (Thornless Mesquite) planted in informal clusters to follow the meandering walk approximately 50 ft. intervals. The trees should be accented by clusters of Washingtonia filifera (California Fan Palm). Phoenix dactylifera (Date Palm) should be incorporated at significant development entry drives. Washingtonis robusta (Mexican Fan Palm) can be used outside right-of- ways to accentuate buildings or other site enhancements. Landscape lighting may occur at specimen plants or to accent clusters. PAGE 14 AMENDMENT #2 JULY 29, 2005 THE CENTRE POINTE PROJECT SPECIFIC PLAN CITY OF LA QUINTA Seeley Drive Tree Design Seeley Drive should be planted with Tipuana Tipu (Tipu Tree) to lineate the road. Washingtonia filifera (California Fan Palm) shall be used to accent major parcel entries. Significant specimen plants will be accented with uplighting. To supplement this pattern, other species of trees can be used on site. Please refer to the plant palette (See Exhibit E). Development Entries at Washington Street and Miles Avenue Development entries at Washington Street and Miles Avenue shall continue the Phoenix dactylifera (Date Palm) theme from the development entries as mentioned above. Phoenix daciy%rfera (Date Palm) shall be spaced formally at 25' intervals along the center median. Along either side of the street, Phoenix dactyfifera (Date Palm) will occur at 25' intervals and be placed to follow the contour of the meandering sidewalk. (See Exhibit D-2, 3). Parking Areas Parking area landscaping shall be designed to accomplish the following: • Provide shading • Serve as a visual barrier from Miles Avenue, Washington Street and Seeley Drive. Landscaped islands shall be provided at the ends of stall rows to break up parking areas by creating a series of smaller parking pockets. Parking pockets shall be distributed at a minimum of one per 10 parking stalls and should provide a minimum of 10' landscaped width to allow planting and mounding. The landscaped islands shall be a minimum of 9' wide providing a minimum of 6' wide landscape space. Islands shall contain large canopy trees to provide shade. Parking lots shall have 24" box trees (T-3" Caliper) whose placement shall be such that the mature tree spread will shade fifty percent (50%) of the parking stall area with tree canopies within 15 years. Along Miles Avenue and Washington Street, parking must be screened with a block wall and/or berm (3:1 slope maximum, height of 4' from curb height) with adequate landscaping planted between the property line and the paved parking areas. Shrubs should partially screen cars and aisles, transforming vast parking lots into a series of smaller alcoves. (See Exhibit D-5). PAGE 15 AMENDMENT #2 JULY 29, 2005 THE CENTRE POINTE PROJECT SPECIFIC PLAN CITY OF LA QUINTA Mirdmum Landscaping Guidelines These development regulations are meant to meet the City of La Quinta water efficient landscape ordinance and to define an appropriate plant palette that will reinforce the unique identity of the development, yet provide flexibility and diversity in planting design. A limited selection of plant materials used in simple, significant compositions is encouraged. Planting design should be compatible with and compliment adjacent plantings, reinforcing and enhancing the individual architecture and design of the site. The materials on the Plant Palette (See Exhibit E) have been selected for their contribution to the development theme, their adaptability to climatic and soil conditions and with respect for long term cost effective maintenance. Detailed landscape and irrigation plans are to be prepared by a landscape architect licensed in the State of California for each individual component- of the development. The landscape- ans are to be submitted to the City for review. All landscape areas l are to be served by a permanent automatic underground imgation system. Art in Public Places Fees generated for the development of this site shall be utilized to provide public art in Land Use Area I and IV. In lieu fees will not serve as a substitute for public art. Susftinability Guiderums In response to the recent California energy crisis the City is taking a proactive role in development by ensuring that energy efficiency standards will be incorporated into this Specific Plan. An energy efficiency plan shall be submitted to the City for approval and shall include the following aspects: orientation, shading, solar paneling and energy efficient products. Cinculation The circulation system for the Specific Plan conforms to the requirements of the City of La Quinta General Plan — Circulation element by providing a hierarchy of vehicular traffic -ways with pedestrian -ways segregated within the plan area. A detailed discussion of the technical issues of traffic PAGE 16 AMENDMENT #2 JULY 29, 2005 THE CENTRE POINTE PROJECT SPECIFIC PLAN CITY OF LA QUINTA impact analysis is presented in a site specific report prepared by Urban Crossroads. The following guidelines shall be implemented to provide a hierarchy of travel options to residents and guests within the development: Construct internal roadways that provide a safe route for development ingress and egress to both commercial and residential areas. • Construct bike paths connecting with the system of bike paths outside the development area consistent with the architectural theme and landscape character. Construct pedestrian meandering walkways connecting commercial, residential areas with surrounding sidewalks. Walkways shall blend with the surrounding landscape character and provide interconnectivity within the development. Off -Site Improvements • The development shall contribute towards a citywide roadway and traffic signal improvement program as a result of infrastructure development fees for the City of La Quinta. These fees shall be paid at the building permit stage of development. • The Public Works Department shall consider the option to install a left turn pocket for southbound Seeley Drive, north of Miles Avenue. on - to Improvements • Construct Seeley Drive from Washington Street to Miles Avenue at its ultimate width as a local street in conjunction with development • Sight distance at the development entrance should be reviewed with respect to standard Caltrans/City of La Quinta sight distance standards at the time of preparation of final grading, landscape and street improvement plans. • Traffic signaling/striping at Miles Avenue and Seeley Drive should be implemented when warranted in conjunction with detailed construction plans for the development site and shall be financed 100% by resort developer. PAGE 17 AMENDMENT #2 JULY 29, 2005 THE CENTRE POINTE PROJECT SPECIFIC PLAN CITY OF LA QUINTA Wind & Erosion Control The Coachella Valley experiences periods of moderate to high wind conditions. Therefore, wind blown dust and sand are a concern during local grading operations. The South Coast Air Quality Management District and the Environmental Protection Agency have instituted a plan in the Coachella Valley to reduce excess PM 10 (small particle dust). These provisions must be adhered to during grading operations. SWPPP/NP0E3/PM10 The provisions of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) apply to construction projects over 5 acres in size. The development will require a Notice of Intent (NOI) and NPDES permit containing a Best Management Practices Plan to be filed/prepared. Furthermore, a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) must also be prepared for the development and submitted to the City of La Quinta. Drainage and Flood Control The drainage plan proposes to collect and convey storm flows via a piped storm drain system to the Coachella Valley Stormwater Channel. This system would be installed in phases starting with the northerly portion of the site (hotel and casitas) including facilities contained within Seeley Drive. If the plans for the remainder of the property (medical office building, residential and boutique hotel) are advanced to the point of knowing where the storm drain(s) would be located, then the entire system may be installed with phase one. If the detailed plans are still undergoing refinement, then one or more temporary retention basins may be installed to collect the stormwater until those phases are constructed. A feature of the grading and drainage design will be an overflow channel in the event that the storm drains become inoperative. A requirement with the storm drain system will be an intercept to collect nuisance water such as a dry well or sand filter system. With the drywells or alternative intercepts sized appropriately, this type of system eliminates nuisance flow discharges to the channel, provides an emergency overflow through the channel wall and eliminates surface runoff over the channel wall. Due to the phasing of the development, reciprocal drainage agreements may be necessary. PAGE 18 AMENDMENT #2 JULY 29, 2005 THE CENTRE POINTE PROJECT SPECIFIC PLAN CITY OF LA QUINTA Utillidies The infrastructure that will serve the development is described below and is designed to provide a coordinated system of infrastructure and public services to adequately serve the plan area at full build out. The infrastructure and utilities plan identifies standards relative to land use for the plan area and establishes the infrastructure and public service policies. Sewer Plan The development is located within the jurisdiction of the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) for sewer service. As shown in Exhibit G, an existing 18-inch sewer main is located along the CVWD channel access road, to the south of the development. Preliminary discussions with CVWD have indicated that two connections to this existing District facility are appropriate. One sewer service will connect to an existing manhole near the southwest comer of the development (near the intersection of Washington Street and the Coachella Valley Stormwater Channel) and extend northward along Washington_ Street to future Seeley. Drive. This te line will exnd up Seeley and provide service for the proposed restaurant, commercial, hotel, and townhouse developments. The second sewer service will connect to an existing manhole near the southeast comer of the development. This service will extend on site and be used for future single-family residential development. Water Plan The development is located within the jurisdiction of the Coachella Valley Water District for water service. As shown in Exhibit H, existing 18-inch water stubs are located at both ends of future Seeley Drive. Preliminary discussions with CVWD have indicated that the developer would be required to complete this 184nch loop. On -site domestic, irrigation, and fire flow water would be provided from the proposed 18-inch pipe. Electrical Plan Electric service is provided to the site by the Imperial Irrigation District (IID). A preliminary discussion with III) has indicated that electrical facilities are located on the south side of Miles Avenue and the east side of Washington Street. Further discussion with III) will be necessary to identify the exact location of these facilities. Service to the development is assumed to be routine. PAGE 19 AMENDMENT #2 JULY 29, 2005 THE CENTRE POINTE PROJECT SPECIFIC PLAN CITY OF LA QUINTA Phasing Other Utilities Natural Gas - Natural gas service is provided to the site by the Southern California Gas Company. Based on "as -built' plans, an existing gas main has been identified in Washington Street, adjacent to the site. Further discussion with the Gas Company and a field investigation are recommended to determine the exact location of the pipe. Service to the development is assumed to be routine. However, some cutting and removal/reconstruction of pavement and curb will be required. Telephone - Telephone service will be provided to the development by Verizon. Based on "as -built' plans, existing telephone facilities have been identified in both Washington Street and Miles Avenue. Further discussion with Verizon will be necessary to accurately locate these facilities and determine the preferred connection points. Service to the development is assumed to be routine. It is likely that some cutting and removal/reconstruction of pavement and curb will be required. Cable Television - Cable Television service will be provided to the site by Time Warner. Based on correspondence with the cable company, empty conduits exist along the south side of Miles Avenue and the east side of Washington Street. The exact location of these conduits is not known. Further discussion with the cable company will be necessary to determine if extension of existing cable lines to serve the development is feasible. The following diagram illustrates the phasing schedule for the proposed development. A detailed description of each phase can be found in the Third Amendment to the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA). PAGE 20 AMENDMENT #2 JULY 29, 2005 THE CENTRE POINTE PROJECT SPECIFIC PLAN CITY OF LA QUINTA M■ ES AVENUE -------------------- Land Use Element General Plan Land Use Goal 2; Policy 2 and Program Z2, Policy 4: "The site is greater than 10 acres in size and is located within a land use designation (Tourist Commercial) that requires the preparation of a Specific Plan. " Residential Land Use Goal 2; Policy 1, Policy 2, Policy 5 and Program 5.1, Policy 6, "The proposed development will contain residential units that are compatible with the existing established character. The residential density for the development shall range from 4-8 DU/AC ("dwelling units per acre"). The maximum density shall be 8 DU/AC. The general residential product type shall be characterized by one and two-story single-family detached homes on medium and small lots and/or . one to two-story, single-family attached units in projects with open space. PAGE 21 AMENDMENT #2 JULY 29, 2005 THE CENTRE POINTE PROJECT SPECIFIC PLAN CITY OF LA QUINTA The specific plan contains development standards including setbacks, and architectural design characteristics. The plan includes attached and detached product offering more opportunity for affordability." Commercial Land Use Goal 1 and 2; Policy 2 "The Tourist Commercial (TC) and Office (0) categories shall provide for a narrow range of specialized uses oriented to tourist and resort activity. The TC category includes destination resort hotels, small boutique hotel units, eating and drinking establishments, accessory retail. The development of hotels and related tourist -oriented uses is highly desirable to provide a future revenue base for the City. The Specific Plan provides standards to guide tourist -oriented development." Otter Land Use Goals Goal 1, Goal 2, Policy 4 "The Park (P) category of this Speck Plan shall provide for the designation of an improved public park and recreational facilities in the City. Circulation Element Traffic and Circulation Policy 2 and Program 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.10, Policy 6, Policy 13.1, 13.2, Policy 14 and Policy IS: "The proposed development has defined improvements which specifically minimize the disruption of established neighborhoods, schools and commercial centers by the creation of Seeley Drive with internal access points for the development at a minimum spacing of 250 between access points, minimal access points on Washington Street and Miles Avenue. Washington Street is classified as a major Arterial and Miles Avenue is classified as a Primary Arterial. The development will not lower established levels of service along either arterial. The Specific Plan identifies design standards for the development and enhancement of streets. The Specific Plan further requires City approval on all future street design. The completed street sections will contain provisions for bicycles and pedestrians to reduce dependence on vehicles for transportation. PAGE 22 AMENDMENT #2 JULY 29, 2005 THE CENTRE POINTE PROJECT SPECIFIC PLAN CITY OF LA QUINTA Open Space Element Open Space . Policy 1 and Policy 7: Although the site does not have direct access to hillside areas or other identified areas of preservation there has been the provision of on site amenities associated with the resort components, the plan also sets aside 2.70 acres of public park space. The Specific Plan recognizes the importance of views and prescribes guidelines to preserve them. Parks and Recreation Element Parks and Recreation Goal 2, Policy 1, Program 1. 1, Program 1.3, Program 4.4, Policy 6, In addition to the on site amenities associated with the resort components, the plan has set aside 2.70 acres of public park space within this project.. Guidelines have been outlined in the Specific Plan for the reduction of waste and water efficiency through irrigation methods and select plant species. Natural Resources Element Air Quality Goal 1, Policy 1, Program 2. 1, Policy 3, Policy 4: The development is located adjacent to similar uses and is not subject to objectionable odors or emissions. Landscaped setbacks have been incorporated into the plan to separate the uses from adjacent roads and associated impacts. The plan proposes a mixture of uses that could assist in reduced commutes. The plan provides easy access to major roadways thereby reducing vehicle miles traveled to reach major transportation routes. Energy and Mineral Resources Goal 2, Program 1.2, Program 2. 1, Program 3.2, The Plan encourages that the buildings contain the up to date energy efficient appliances and solar control to reduce impacts on non-renewable resources. The Specific Plan also encourages the use of active solar, passive solar and other energy conservation opportunities wherever feasible. PAGE 23 AMENDMENT #2 JULY 29, 2005 THE CENTRE POINTE PROJECT SPECIFIC PLAN CITY OF LA QUINTA Biological Resources Program 1.2, Policy 2, Program 2.2, Program 2.4,Policy 3 The site is located in an area of high sensitivity to various species including the Palm Springs, Pocket Mouse, the Palm Springs Ground Squirrel and others. At the appropriate time, biological surveys will be conducted to determine if any protected species are present. Recommended mitigation will be followed. The site will also participate in the payment of fees for the protection of the Coachella valley fringe -toed lizard. The Specific Plan encourages the use of native and drought tolerant plant materials particularly in the public areas. Paleontological Resources The site is not located in an area of high paleonotolgical sensitivity. Water Resources Policy 1, Program 1.1, Program 1.2, Program 1.3 and Program 2.2, The Speck Plan encourages incorporation of the comments from the Coachella Valley water District regarding water usage and conservation methods. The site contains a well site that is dedicated for the purposes of new domestic supply. The sire will contain on site retention areas that will assist in the recharging of the groundwater supply and flood control. Infiasbucture and Public Services Element Infrastructure and Public Services Program 1.1 and Program 4.2 The Specific Plan requires compliance with the regulations of the Uniform Fire Code and encourages safe areas, well lighted parking areas and other security measures promoted by law enforcement agencies. Educational Facilities Program 1.1 and Policy 3: The land uses included n the Specific Plan are subject to the payment of an impact fees to offset impacts to the school system. Surface Water and Storm Drainage Policy 2, Policy 3 and Policy 4: The Specific Plan provides for retention basins to be incorporated into the grading and drainage plans of the individual site developments. These retention basins shall be encouraged and to the extent feasible be sited in PAGE 24 AMENDMENT #2 JULY 29, 2005 THE CENTRE POINTE PROJECT SPECIFIC PLAN CITY OF LA QUINTA areas which facilitate recharge of the groundwater aquifer. Adequate on and off -site storm water collection and detention/retention facilities that will contain and convey storm water to the Coachella Valley Stormwater Channel will be reviewed by the City. Solid Waste Management Policy 1 and Program 1.1: The Specific Plan encourages the wise use of resources and that includes provisions for recycling and use of solid waste management services. Domestic Water Policy 1 and Program 1.1: The project area is adequately served with domestic water and sanitary sewer services by the Coachella Valley Water District. Public Utilities Policy 2, Program 2.1, Program 2.2, Policy 3, Policy 4, Program 4.1 and Program 4.2: The Specific Plan proposes to that all utilities will be undergrounded. In addition communication facilities that will serve the project will be placed underground. Environmental Hazards Element Hazardous Materials Program 3.1, Program 4.1 and Policy 5: The uses proposed in the Specific Plan will comply with local regulations regarding the transportation, storage and disposal of hazardous materials. The development will also be connected to sanitary sewer system of the Coachella Valley Water District. PAGE 25 AMENDMENT #2 JULY 29, 2005 THE CENTRE POINTE PROJECT SPECIFIC PLAN CITY OF LA QUINTA Geologic and Seismic Hazards Policy 3,Program 3.1, Policy 5, Program 5.1 and Policy 9: The Specific Plan shall require that all structures and foundations be designed and constructed to resist seismic forces in accordance with the criteria of the Uniform Building Code (UBC). Although The site is not located in an identified area of unstable soils. the development shall comply with City regulations regarding soil compaction tests. The site is located in an area identified as a wind hazards area. Care shall be taken in the placement of buildings and public areas to minimize the wind associated impacts. Flooding and Hydrology Policy 5, Program 5.1 and Policy 6: The site is not located within a flood hazard area but it adjacent to the Coachella Valley StormWater Channel. Partial lining of the channel will protect the embankments and slope areas adjacent to the site. The development will contain its incremental increase in storm runoff on site and only emergency flows will be discharged into the Channel. On site facilities will be designed to address nuisance water. Noise Policy 2 and Policy 3: The Specific Plan has provided setbacks from the major roadways and encourages care when placing structures to that the maximum amount of noise insulation is proved to sensitive receptors. The residential uses are located tat the most distant point form the noise sources. Cultural Resources Element Historic Pmservadon The site is vacant and contains no visible historical resources. Care should be taken during grading and excavation. If resources are encountered, activities should be diverted to other areas until the significance of the resource can be determined. Housing Element Policy 1.1.8: A housing analysis shall be submitted as part final the final development plan. PAGE 26 AMENDMENT #2 JULY 29, 2005 • ' • • •177 1$.,, Exhibit -B Site Concept Exhibit B is for illustrative purposes and is subject. to modification based upon the development standards in the Specific Plan and applicable Zoning Development Standards. 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