CC Resolution 1997-074^"QH RESOLUTION 97-74
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
AMENDMENT #4 TO SPECIFIC PLAN 121-E,
SPECIFIC PLAN 121-E, REVISED AMENDMENT #4)
KSL RECREATION CORP. AND ITS ASSIGNS
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the
16th day of September, 1997, hold a duly noticed continued Public Hearing to consider the
revised request of KSL Recreation Corporation and its Assigns to amend the
aforementioned Specific Plan to allow residential Specific Plan, ancillary hotel uses, and
a new employee parking lot; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta did on the
15th day of September, 1997, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request
of KSL Recreation Corporation and its Assigns to amend the aforementioned Specific Plan
to allow new residential uses, ancillary hotel uses, and a new employee parking lot; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did on the
15th day of July, and 5th day of August, 1997, hold duly noticed Public Hearings to consider
the request of KSL Recreation Corporation and its Assigns to amend the aforementioned
Specific Plan to allow new residential Specific Plan use, ancillary hotel uses, and a new
maintenance facility/employee parking lot for property comprising the La Quinta Resort,
Santa Rosa Cove, La Quinta Resort Golf Course, abufting tracts and hillsides, and the
southeast corner of 50th Avenue and Eisenhower Drive; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta did on the 8th
day of July, 1997, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request of KSL
Recreation Corporation and its Assigns to amend the aforementioned Specific Plan to
allow new residential uses, ancillary hotel uses, and a new maintenance facility/employee
parking lot, whose location is more particularly described as follows:
Portions of Sections 1 and 36, T65, R6E, S.B.B.M.
WHEREAS, the County of Riverside approved Specific Plan 121-EIEIR 41
La Quinta Cove Golf Club) in 1975, that allowed the expansion of the Hotel to include
construction of 637 condominium units, 420 hotel rooms, 27-hole golf course with
clubhouse, and related service facilities on +619 acres; and,
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WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta did adopt Specific Plan
121-E, Revised, as set forth in City Council Resolution 85-24 on October 5,1982, allowing
the Master Plan to be amended to permit an additional 279 condominium units and 146
hotel rooms; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta did amend the adopted
Specific Plan in 1988 Amendment 1),in 1989 Amendment 2), and in 1995 Amendment
4), permitting additional enlargement and modification to the Plan; and,
WHEREAS, said Specific Plan Amendment 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 Community Development Director conducted
an Initial Study Environmental Assessment 97-343) and has determined that the proposed
Specific Plan Amendment will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment;
and a Mitigated Negative Declaration should be recommended for certification; 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 to justify 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 applicant has applied for a General Plan
Amendment and Zone Change to Tourist Commercial proposed to be developed,
provided conditions are met.
2. The Specific Plan Amendment will not create conditions materially detrimental to the
public health, safety, and general welfare in that development proposed under the
Specific Plan has been designed to be compatible with the surrounding properties
and provide for necessary public improvements and infrastructure.
3. The Specific Plan Amendment is compatible with zoning on adjacent properties in
that the changes proposed are primarily adjacent to existing resort type uses e.g.
hotel facilities and tennis club) or will result in development similar to other country
clubs e.g. country club employee parking facilities located next to residential or
specific plan residential adjacent to residential).
4. The Specific Plan is suitable and appropriate for the property in that the proposed
development is an extension of the existing resort or a use commonly associated
with the existing use. Any development related to the Specific Plan will be reviewed
under a Site Development Permit review process at which time project related
conditions will be required to mitigate impacts; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did recommend approval of Specific
Plan 121E, Amendment #4, by adoption of Resolution 97-042;
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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 in this case.
2. That it does hereby confirm the conclusion of Environmental Assessment 97-343,
indicating that the proposed Specific Plan Amendment will not result in any
significant environmental impacts, and that a Mitigated Negative Declaration should
be certified.
3. That it does hereby approve the above-described amendment request for the
reasons set forth in this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta City Council held on this 16th day of September, 1997, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Holt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
AL.HO*)r
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
SAU***JU OLA City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DAWN C. HO' NEYV**LL, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL-FINAL
SP 121E, AMENDMENT #4
KSL RECREATION CORPORATION AND ITS ASSIGNS
SEPTEMBER 16, 1997
GENERAL
1. Specific Plan 121 E, Amendment #4, shall comply with the requirements and
standards of the La Quinta Municipal Code and all other applicable laws, unless
modified by the following conditions.
2. The Specific Plan text shall be revised to include the exhibit Revision C" dated
September 1 5, 1 997, with a minimum of five final texts submitted to the
Community Development Department.
3. The total number of single family residential units allowed in the specific plan
area shall be revised to 1 367 subject to approval of a Site Development Permit
and/or Tentative Tract Map.
4. 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 in its sole discretion.
5. The applicant/developer shall comply with the mitigation measures contained in
the Mitigation Monitoring Plan attached to Environmental Assessment 97-343.
6. Check made out to County of Riverside in the amount of $1 328. For the project
Environmental Assessment shall be submitted to the Community Development
Department within 24 hours after approval by the City Council.
7. Prior to issuance of first building permit, the applicant shall provide an easement
to be recorded for all hillside areas to remain undeveloped open space, except
for the areas presently developed. Easement to be approved by the City
Attorney prior to recordation.
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
8. Delete 11 0 units from the LDR district at the corner of Eisenhower and 50th.
9. Submit to Public Works Department a revised hydrology study to account for
the proposed increase in impermeable surfaces within the specific plan area prior
to issuance of a building permit for any construction authorized by this Specific
Plan for the applicant.
1 0. Make changes to specific items in the specific plan as follows.
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*ONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FINAL
SP 121E, AMENDMENT #4
SEPTEMBER 16, 1997
Page Item Comment
3.5 Garage/Carport Setback 5 ft. or 20-foot minimum from street
curb or pedestrian path/walk if
garage/carport is provided as individual
structure for specific unit on private or
public street.
3.6 Garage/Carport Setback 5 ft. or 20-foot minimum from street
curb or pedestrian path/walk if
garage/carport is provided as individual
structure for specific unit on private or
public street.
3.11 Garage/Carport Setback 5 ft. or 20-foot minimum from street
curb or pedestrian path/walk if
garage/carport is provided as individual
structure for specific unit on private or
public street.
3.20 Paragraph 3.3.16 Add roads" to items for which plans
are required. Add the requirement that
plans be approved by the City Engineer.
3.21 Paragraphs C-2 and C-3 Plans for and revisions to on-site
parking and circulation facilities shall be
approved by the City Engineer.
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