CC Resolution 1997-059^^PJ RESOLUTION NO.97-59
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 28489 TO SUBDIVIDE
1.1-ACRES INTO FOUR LOTS IN THE PGA WEST
RESORT SPECIFIC PLAN 83-002, AMENDMENT #3)
ON THE NORTH SIDE OF HERMITAGE, 900-FEET
EAST OF INTERLACHEN ABUTTING THE JACK
NICKLAUS PRIVATE GOLF COURSE
CASE NO.: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 28489
APPLICANT: KSL LAND CORPORATION
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did on
the 1st day of July, 1997, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing on an appeal of the
Planning Commission's confirmation of the Community Development Director's April
1 7, 1 997, approval of Tentative Parcel Map 28489 on April 1 7, 1 997, allowing the
division of 1.1-acres into four lots on property north of Hermitage, approximately 900-
feet east of Interlachen in PGA West; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 27th day of May, 1997, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing on an appeal by
the Coachella Valley Unified School District of the Community Development Director's
approval of Tentative Parcel Map 28489 and consider the request of KSL Land
Corporation to approve four lots on a 1.1-acre site in the PGA West Resort on the
north side of Hermitage, approximately 900-feet east of Interlachen and 800-feet west
of Riviera abutting the Jack Nicklaus Private golf course, more particularly described
as:
Parcel 4 as shown by Lot Line Adjustment 96-235 recorded October 1 2,
1 996 Instrument No.467912), Official Records of Riverside, State of
California
WHEREAS, the Coachella Valley Unified School District, did on the 5th day
of June, 1 997, appeal the Planning Commission's approval of Tentative Parcel Map
28489 to the City Council pursuant to Section 13.12.130 of the Subdivision
Ordinance Title 1 3 of the Municipal Code and Charter) for reasons described in their
correspondence on file with the Community Development Department; and,
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WH2EREAS, the Community Development Director of the City of La
Quinta, California, did on the 1 7th day of April, 1 997, hold a duly noticed Public
Hearing and approve the request of KSL Land Corporation to subdivide four lots on a
1.1-acre site in the PGA West Resort on the north side of Hermitage, approximately
900-feet east of Interlachen and 800-feet west of Riviera abutting the Jack Nicklaus
Private golf course; and,
WHEREAS, said tentative map has complied with the requirements of
*The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1 970" as
amended Resolution 83-63), in that it is exempt from further environmental review
because it is a residential project undertaken and in conformance to the Specific Plan
for which a Environmental Impact Report was certified in 1 984, and amended in 1 988;
and,
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons wanting to be heard, said
Planning Commission did make the following Mandatory rindings of approval for
Tentative Parcel Map 28489:
A. The proposed parcel map is consistent with the City of La Quinta General Plan
and any applicable specific plans.
The project is in a Low Density Residential LDR) District per the provisions of
the General Plan. Therefore, the density requirement of the Land Use Element
Chapter 2) shall be met. The Parcel Map, as designed, is consistent with the
goals, policies and intent of Specific Plan 83-002 Amendment #3) which
permits 5,000 residential units in PGA West, a master planned golf resort.
The site is zoned Low Density Residential RL District) and designated Specific
Plan Residential SPR) under SP 83-002 Amendment #3) which permits single
family developments i.e., attached or detached housing units). All plans for
future single family homes shall be consistent with the provisions of the Specific
Plan and Zoning Code in effect at the time building permits are acquired. The
development of the project, as Conditioned, will be compatible with the
surrounding area. The developer is required to pay school mitigation fees to the
Coachella Valley Unified School District prior to obtaining building permits.
B. The design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is consistent with the
La Quinta General Plan and any applicable specific plans.
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The density and design standards for the Parcel Map will comply with the
Specific Plan 83-002 and the Land Use Element of the General Plan Chapter 2).
All streets and improvements in the project conform to City standards of the
General Plan and Subdivision Ordinance as designed. All on-site streets are
private and will be maintained by a Homeowner's Association.
C. The design of the subdivision, or the proposed improvements, are not likely to
cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure
fish or wildlife or their habitat.
The subject site has been graded for residential development in conformance
with the provisions of Tract Map 28118.
D. The design of the subdivision or type of improvements are not likely to cause
serious public health problems.
Health and safety concerns were addressed in 1 984 and 1 988, during
consideration and approval of the Master Planned PGA West Resort. Mitigation
measures were imposed to reduce noise, traffic and other environmental
concerns under Specific Plan 83-002 Amendment #3). The design of the
subdivision, as conditionally approved, will not cause serious public health
problems because they will install urban improvements based on City, State,
and Federal requirements. Dust control measures shall be required during any
further on-site construction work as required by Chapter 6.1 6 of the Municipal
Code.
E. The design of the subdivision or type of improvements will not conflict with
easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through, or use of,
property within the proposed subdivision.
The proposed private streets are planned to provide direct access to each single
family lot. All required public easements will provide access to the site or
support necessary infrastructure improvements. The project as designed and
conditioned complies with all City requirements and Specific Plan 83-002
Amendment #3).
WHEREAS, in the review of this Tentative Parcel Map, the City Council
has considered, the effect of the contemplated action on housing needs of the region
for purposes of balancing those needs against the public service needs of the residents
of the City of La Quinta and its environs with available fiscal and environmental
resources;
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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 constitute the findings of the City
Council in this case;
2. That it does hereby reconfirm the conclusions of the Environmental Impact
Report for Specific Plan 83-002 as amended) since its original approval in
1984;
3. That it does hereby uphold the Community Development Director's approval of
Tentative Parcel Map 28489 for the reasons set forth in this Resolution, subject
to the attached Conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta City Council, held on this * day of July, 1 997, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Holt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
GLENDA L. HOLT, Mayor
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DAWN C. HONEYWELL, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
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RESOLUTION 97-59
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FINAL
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 28489 KSL LAND CORPORATION
JULY 1, 1997
GENERAL
1. Upon final approval of the project by the City, the City Clerk is authorized to file these
Conditions of Approval with the Riverside County Recorder for record ation against
the properties to which they apply.
2. Tentative Parcel Map No.28489 shall comply with the requirements and standards
of 66410-66499.58 of the California Government Code the Subdivision Map Act)
and Title 13 of the La Quinta Municipal Code LQMC) and Charter unless otherwise
modified by the following conditions. The map shall expire two years after approval
by the Planning Commission unless extended pursuant to Section 13.12.150 of the
Subdivision Ordinance.
PROPERTY RIGHTS
3. All easements, rights of way and other property rights necessary to facilitate the
ultimate use of the development and functioning of improvements shall be dedicated,
granted or otherwise conferred, or the process of said dedication, granting, or
conferral shall be ensured, prior to approval of a final map or parcel map or a waiver
of parcel map.
4. The applicant shall dedicate any easements necessary for placement of an access
to utility lines and structures, drainage basins, mailbox clusters, and common areas.
IMPROVEMENT PLANS
5. Improvement plans for construction or abandonment of utility laterals, including
trench construction details, shall be submitted for City review and approval prior to
issuance of a permit for the work.
6. The City may maintain standard plans, details and/or construction notes for elements
of construction. For a fee established by City resolution, the applicant may acquire
standard plan and/or detail sheets from the City.
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IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT
7, The applicant shall construct improvements and/or satisfy obligations, or enter into
a secured agreement to construct improvements and/or satisfy obligations required
by the City prior to agendization of a final map or issuance of a certificate of
compliance for a waived parcel map. For secured agreements, security provided,
and the release thereof, shall conform with Title 13, LQMC.
8. If improvements are secured, the applicant shall provide approved estimates of
improvement costs. Estimates shall comply with the schedule of unit costs adopted
by City resolution or ordinance. For items not listed in the City's schedule, estimates
shall meet the approval of the Public Works Director.
GRADING
9. Graded or disturbed undeveloped land shall be maintained to prevent dust and
blowsand nuisances. The land shall be planted with interim landscaping or provided
with other wind and water erosion control measures approved by the Community
Development and Public Works Departments.
10. Prior to occupation of the project site for construction purposes, the Applicant shall
submit and receive approval of a fugitive dust control plan prepared in accordance
with Chapter 6.16, LQMC. In accordance with said Chapter, the Applicant shall
furnish security, in a form acceptable to the city, in an amount sufficient to guarantee
compliance with the provisions of the permit.
11. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall provide a separate
document, bearing the seal and signature of a California registered civil engineer or
surveyor, that lists actual building pad elevations for the building lots. The document
shall list the pad elevation approved on the grading plan, the as-built elevation, and
the difference between the two, if any. The data shall be organized by lot number
and shall be listed cumulatively if submitted at different times.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
12. The applicant shall employ construction quality-assurance measures which meet the
approval of the City Engineer.
13. The subdivider shall arrange and bear the cost of measurement, sampling and
testing not included in the City's permit inspection program but which are required
by the City to provide shall include a retention basin sand filter percolation test, as
approved by the City Engineer, after required tract improvements are complete and
soils have been permanently stabilized.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
14. Schedule A fire protection approved Super fire hydrant 6" X 4" X 2.5" X 2.5") will be
located at each street intersection spaced not more than 3304eet apart in any
direction with any portion of any frontage more than 165-feet from a fire hydrant.
Minimum fire flow will be 1000 g.p.m. for a 2-hour duration at 20 psi.
15. Prior to recordation of the final map, applicant/developer will furnish one blueline
copy of the water system plans to the Fire Department for review/approval. Plans
will conform to the fire hydrant types, location and spacing, and the system will meet
the fire flow requirements. Plans will be signed/approved by a registered civil
engineer and the local water company with the following certification: *I certify that
the design of the water system is in accordance with the requirements prescribed by
the Riverside County Fire Department."
16. The required water system including fire hydrants will be installed and accepted by
the appropriate water agency prior to any combustible building material being placed
on an individual lot.
MISCELLANEOUS
17. Prior to building permit issuance, school mitigation fees shall be paid by the
developer.
18. 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.
19. The applicant shall pay all deposits and fees required by the City for plan checking
and construction inspection. Deposit and fee amounts shall be those in effect when
the applicant makes application for plan checking and permits.
20. Prior to approval of a final map or completion of any approval process for
modification of boundaries of the property subject to these conditions, the applicant
shall process a reapportionment of any bonded assessment(s) against the property
and pay the cost of the reapportionment.
21. All applicable Conditions of Tract Map 28118 and Specific Plan 83-002 shall be met.
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