CC Resolution 2013-041CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2013 - 041
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A FIFTH TIME
EXTENSION FOR SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2003-
762, INCLUDING ARCHITECTURAL, SITE, AND
LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR LA PALOMA
CASE NO.: SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2003 -762 EXTENSION 5
APPLICANT: WESTLIVING, LLC
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California did, on the
6" day of August, 2013, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider a request
by WestLiving, LLC for approval of a fifth extension of time for architectural, site,
and landscaping plans for a 208 -unit senior living community located on the
northeast corner of Washington Street and Avenue 50, more particularly described
as:
APN: 646- 070 -016
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the
7th day of December, 2004, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing and approved by
adoption of Resolution 2004 -153, a request by Westport La Quinta, L.P. for
approval of a Site Development Permit; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the
18" day of September, 2007, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing and approved by
adoption of Resolution 2007 -089, a request by Westport La Quinta, L.P. for
approval of a time extension for Site Development Permit 2003 -762; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the
7`h day of October, 2008, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing and approved by
adoption of Resolution 2008 -063, a request by Westport La Quinta, L.P. for
approval of a second time extension for Site Development Permit 2003 -762; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the
19`h day of January, 2010, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing and approved by
adoption of Resolution 2010 -006, a request by WestLiving LLC, for approval of a
third time extension for Site Development Permit 2003 -762; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the
1 9`h day of July, 2011, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing and approved by
Resolution 2013 -041
Site Development Permit 2003 -762, Extension 5
WESTLIVING, LLC
Adopted: August 6, 2013
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adoption of Resolution 2011 -062, a request by WestLiving, LLC for approval of a
fourth time extension and amendment for Site Development Permit 2003 -762; and,
WHEREAS, the applicant, on the 10" day of July, 2013, applied for a fifth
time extension; and
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, the
City Council did make the following mandatory findings to justify approval of the
Site Development Permit Time Extension:
1. Consistency with the General Plan
The proposed Site Development Permit is consistent with the La Quinta
General Plan, as it proposes a multi -unit age- restricted residential
community, which is General Plan- designated for MHDR (Medium High
Density Residential) development.
2. Consistency with the Zoning Code and La Paloma Specific Plan
The proposed structures, as conditioned, are consistent with the
development standards of the City's Zoning Code and the La Paloma
Specific Plan, in terms of architectural style, building height, building
mass, and landscaping. The community is consistent with the La Quinta
Zoning Map, as it proposes a multi -unit age- restricted residential
community which is General Plan- designated for MHDR (Medium High
Density Residential) development. The site development permit has been
conditioned to ensure compliance with the zoning standards of the MHDR
district, and other supplemental standards as established in Title 9 of the
La Quinta Municipal Code and the La Paloma Specific Plan.
3. Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
The La Quinta Community Development Department has determined that
this request has been previously assessed in conjunction with
Environmental Assessment 2003 -470 which was prepared for Specific
Plan 2004 -071, which was certified on December 23, 2004. No changed
circumstances or conditions are proposed which would trigger the
preparation of subsequent environmental analysis pursuant to Public
Resources Code Section 21166.
Resolution 2013 -041
Site Development Permit 2003 -762, Extension 5
WESTLIVING, LLC
Adopted: August 6, 2013
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4. Architectural Design
The architectural design aspects of the proposed La Paloma community
provide interest through use of varied roof elements, enhanced building
and facade treatments, and other design details which will be compatible
with, and not detrimental to, surrounding development, and with the
overall design quality prevalent in the City.
5. Site Design
The site design aspects of the proposed La Paloma community, as
conditioned, will be compatible with, and not detrimental to, surrounding
development, and with the overall design quality prevalent in the City, in
terms of interior circulation, pedestrian access, and other architectural
site design elements such as scale, mass, and appearance. The main
building and cottage units are properly sized with regards to height and
floor area, and are situated at engineer- approved locations with regards to
vehicular and pedestrian access. Furthermore, the visual impact of the
two -story main building is minimized from view from the existing
residential neighborhood to the north as the two -story portion of the main
building is located a minimum of 75 feet from existing single - family
homes on the south side of Saguaro Road, and the highest part of the
main building, the uninhabited tower feature, is set back over 150 -feet
from the northern property line.
6. Landscape Design
The proposed project is consistent with the landscaping standards and
plant palette and implements the standards for landscaping and aesthetics
established in the General Plan and Zoning Code. Additionally, the
assorted species of plants, which are taken from the approved plant list in
the La Paloma Specific Plan, provide diversity and add character to the
proposed community. The project landscaping for the proposed
community, as conditioned, shall unify and enhance visual continuity of
the proposed community with the surrounding development. Landscape
improvements are designed and sized to provide visual appeal. The
permanent overall site landscaping utilizes various tree and shrub species
to blend with the building architecture.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La
Quinta, California, as follows:
Resolution 2013 -041
Site Development Permit 2003 -762, Extension 5
WESTLIVING, LLC
Adopted: August 6, 2013
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SECTION 1. That the above recitations are true and constitute the Findings of the
City Council in this case;
SECTION 2. That it does hereby approve a fifth time extension to July 19, 2015
for Site Development Permit 2003 -762, 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 City of La
Quinta City Council, held on this the 6th day of August, 2013, by the following
vote:
AYES: Council Members Evans, Franklin, Henderson, Osborne, Mayor Adolph
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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DON AD L H, 1 or
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
SUSAN MAYSELS, CitVjClerk
City of La Quinta, California
(City Seal)
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M. IIATHERINE JENSO�j! City Attorney
City of La Quinta, Cali ornia