(Posted to Web 1/24/05, Last Updated 2/1/05)

February 2, 2005
9:30 A.M.

AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF LA QUINTA COUNCIL CHAMBERS
78 - 495 CALLE TAMPICO
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253-1504

CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL
SALUTE TO THE FLAG

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1.0     CONSENT CALENDAR

1.1

NONE AT THIS TIME

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL of CONSENT CALENDER

2.0     ORAL COMMUNICATION ON ANY MATTER NOT ON THE AGENDA.

3.0     ITEMS THAT STAFF RECOMMENDS BE CONTINUED WITHOUT DISCUSSION:
          9:30 a.m. or as soon as possible thereafter.

NONE AT THIS TIME

4.0     ITEMS THAT STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL UNDER ONE MOTION UNLESS A COMMISSION MEMBER
          OR MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC DESIRES TO DISCUSS THE MATTER:
          9:30 a.m. or as soon as possible thereafter.

NONE AT THIS TIME

5.0     PUBLIC HEARINGS: 9:30 a.m. or as soon as possible thereafter.

5.1

CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 07007 - EA 39692 - Dennis Martin - Fourth Supervisorial District - Bermuda Dunes Zoning District - Located westerly of Starlight Lane, northerly of Darby Road at Bayside Court: R-1-12,000 and R-2-8,000 Zones - 6 Acres. REQUEST: Proposes a change of zone from R-1-12,000 and R-2-8,000 to R-2-8,000 or R-1.

AND

TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 32671, AMENDED MAP NO. 1 - EA 39692 - Dennis Martin - Bermuda Dunes Zoning District - Fourth Supervisorial District -Located westerly of Starlight Lane, northerly of Darby Road at Bayside Court: R-1-12,000 and R-2-8,000 Zones - 6 Acres. REQUEST: Proposes to subdivide 6 Acres into 24 condominium units, arranged in 11 duplex buildings and two single-unit buildings, at a building height of approximately 20 feet. (Continued from 12/1/04) (Legislative) Project Planner Project Planner Jay Olivas, (760) 863-8277, or E-mail at jolivas@RCTLMA.ORG

Staff Recommendation: DISCUSS and CONTINUE (suggest April 13, 2005)

5.2

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 03447 - EA NO. 39950 - Enterprise Rent-A-Car - Bermuda Dunes Zoning District - Fourth Supervisorial District - Located northerly of I-10, southerly of Varner Road, and easterly of Washington Street; .81 Acres - SP Zone. REQUEST: Proposes to establish an auto rental agency within existing commercial building and provide 10 spaces for parking of rental vehicles within existing parking lot. (Quasi-Judicial) Project Planner Jay T. Olivas, Ph: (760) 863-8277 or E-mail at jolivas@rctlma.org

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

5.3

FAST TRACK PUBLIC USE PERMIT NO. 00876 (FTA#04-14) - EA No. 39937 - Operation Safehouse - Thousand Palms Zoning District - Fourth Supervisorial District - Located northerly of East Lynn Street, southerly of La Canada Way, easterly of Thelma Avenue; 1 Acre - R-1 Zone. REQUEST: Proposes to construct and operate a community care facility as a residential emergency youth center for up to 20 children ages 2 to 18 with accessory administrative offices, educational, recreation and storage totaling up to 17,000 square feet of building area at a building height of approximately 20 feet. (Quasi-Judicial) Project Planner Jay T. Olivas, Ph: (760) 863-8277 or E-mail at jolivas@rctlma.org

Staff Recommendation: DISCUSS AND CONTINUE (suggest April 13, 2005, Desert)

5.4

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 03442 - EA No. 39824 - Harvey Schwartz/ William Murray - Pass and Desert Zoning District - Fourth Supervisorial District - Located easterly of Bennett Road extended, southerly of Charles Street; 60 Acres - W-2 Zone. REQUEST: Proposes to construct and operate two airplane landing fields. (Quasi-Judicial) Project Planner Jay T. Olivas, Ph: (760) 863-8277 or E-mail at jolivas@rctlma.org

Staff Recommendation: DISCUSS AND CONTINUE

5.5

SCOPING SESSION: SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 00343 - EIR 00470 - The Keith Companies, Inc. - Western Coachella Valley Area Plan - Fourth Supervisorial District - Located north of I-10 and Varner Road, east of Cook Street, and west of Washington Street; 455.75 acres - 970 residential lots - 2 million sq ft of commercial/office space and 350-room hotel - SP00343 - North Star Commerce Center and Golf Club Specific Plan. REQUEST: Proposes 455.75 gross acres of multi-phased development. The proposed development includes a 245.9-acre resort golf course and associated Clubhouse and other amenities; 970 residential units on 45.7 acre; a 350-room golf resort hotel; a 69.6-acre research and development (R&D) park containing 1,200,000 SF, 750,000 SF of office/commercial space on 72.2 acres; and, parking, landscaping and utility improvements

WITH

GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 00707 - EIR 00470 - The Keith Companies, Inc. - Western Coachella Valley Area Plan - Fourth Supervisorial District - Located north of I-10 and Varner Road, east of Cook Street, and west of Washington Street; 455.75 acres - 970 residential lots - 2 million sq ft of commercial/office space and 350-room hotel - SP00343 - North Star Commerce Center and Golf Club Specific Plan. REQUEST: Proposes to change the designation on the property from that specified within Specific Plan 151, Amendment No. 2, to the use designations included within Specific Plan 343.

WITH

CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 07002 - EIR 00470 - The Keith Companies, Inc. - Western Coachella Valley Area Plan - Fourth Supervisorial District - Located north of I-10 and Varner Road, east of Cook Street, and west of Washington Street; 455.75 acres - 970 residential lots - 2 million sq ft of commercial/office space and 350-room hotel - SP00343 - North Star Commerce Center and Golf Club Specific Plan. REQUEST: Proposes to change the text of the zoning ordinance contained within Specific Plan 151, Amendment No. 2, to a new zoning ordinance contained within Specific Plan No. 343.

AND

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 00470 - EIR 00470 - The Keith Companies, Inc. - Western Coachella Valley Area Plan - Fourth Supervisorial District - Located north of I-10 and Varner Road, east of Cook Street, and west of Washington Street; 455.75 acres - 970 residential lots - 2 million sq ft of commercial/office space and 350-room hotel - SP00343 - North Star Commerce Center and Golf Club Specific Plan. REQUEST: The Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) will address the proposed North Star Specific Plan (SP343) and concurrent cases (GPA00707 and CZ07002). Project Planner, James Fagelson, 951-955-9514, or E-mail at jfagelso@rctlma.org

Staff Recommendation: NOT APPLICABLE

6.0     PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT

6.1

EXPENSE CLAIMS

7.0     COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS