POWER POINTS
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
DECEMBER 3, 2024
December 3, 2024
1 City Council Regular Meeting
December 3, 2024
City Council Regular Meeting
December 3, 2024
PUBLIC COMMENT – MATTERS
NOT ON THE AGENDA
12/12/2024
1 2
December 3, 2024
2 City Council Regular Meeting
December 3, 2024
CLOSED SESSION IN PROGRESS
Pledge of Allegiance
3 4
December 3, 2024
3 City Council Regular Meeting
December 3, 2024
PUBLIC COMMENT – MATTERS
NOT ON THE AGENDA
12/12/2024
City Council Meeting
December 3, 2024
P1 – Talus Development Project (formerly
SilverRock) Status Update
5 6
December 3, 2024
4 City Council Meeting
December 3, 2024
S1 – Discuss Draft Coachella Valley Power Agency
JPA Agreement Regarding Growth of Electric Power
7 8
December 3, 2024
5 Background
• The Agreement making Imperial Irrigation District (IID) the electrical service provider for the greater Coachella Valley (CV) expires in 8 years.
• The IID Board does not allow for Riverside County (County) or CV representation.
• The proposed draft Coachella Valley Power Agency (CVPA) JPA is a starting point in establishing an independent public agency for the County and CV.
12/12/2024
Background/Analysis
• Approximately 65% of IID’s energy revenues are
generated by ratepayers in the CV.
• The CVPA JPA would have a board made up of
representatives from each of the stakeholder entities,
including La Quinta, with voting power.
• In July 2021, IID formed the Coachella Valley Energy
Commission (CVEP) comprised of stakeholder entities,
including the La Quinta.
12/12/2024
9 10
December 3, 2024
6 Background/Analysis
• CVEP was to determine the energy needs of the greater CV beyond December 31, 2032, when the Agreement expires.
• CVEC members feel that forming the CVPA under a JPA may be the best way forward.
• The Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) would provide administrative assistance during the startup process.
12/12/2024
Background/Analysis
• CVPA members would be able to exercise powers to promote, develop, conduct, operate and manage energy generation
and distribution in the eastern CV.
• A resolution endorsing the draft CVPA JPA was presented to CVEC on November 15, 2024.
• A vote was delayed to December 12, 2024, to give CVEP commissioners and CVAG time to get input from the
respective city councils/boards/entities involved.
12/12/2024
11 12
December 3, 2024
7 Background/Analysis
• Increasing population, aging infrastructure, capacity limitations, and frequent outages are among the
concerns driving the need for CV stakeholders to provide oversight of electrical service matters.
• Overall system capacity is also impacting new
development that can’t be served by the current
substations and grid provided by IID.
12/12/2024
13 14
December 3, 2024
8 OPEN HOUSE IN PROGRESS
City Council Meeting
December 3, 2024
B1 – Approve Host Venue Agreement with World
Triathlon Corporation
15 16
December 3, 2024
9 IRONMAN 2024
• December 8th
• Begins at Lake Cahuilla and ends at
Indian Wells Tennis Gardens
• Questions and route information:
– (760) 335-6880
– IRONMAN and City website
IRONMAN 2025
• World Triathlon Corporation (WTC)
organizes IRONMAN events nationwide
and around the world.
• 2018 La Quinta and Indian Wells were
selected to host the first IRONMAN
Triathlon in the Coachella Valley.
17 18
December 3, 2024
10 IRONMAN 2025
• Races held in 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2023
• Final race under current agreement is
December 8, 2024.
• Indian Wells will not continue partnership.
• La Quinta would be sole host City for 2025
race.
IRONMAN 2025
• IRONMAN 2025, proposed route begins at
Lake Cahuilla and ends at Silverrock Park.
• Silverrock Golf Course utilized for run
portion.
• Majority of bike route occurring in South
La Quinta/Riverside County areas.
19 20
December 3, 2024
11 IRONMAN 2025
• Presentation by IRONMAN
22 HOST VENUE
26 NOVEMBER 2024
THE IRONMAN ® GROUP
2025–2027
21 22
December 3, 2024
12 23
SOCIAL MEDIA PACKAGES
Intro | Our Mission
Our Purpose
Who we are
Our global reach
Our athletes
IRONMAN Pro Series and Media reach
La Quinta Proposal
GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS CONTENTS
3 4
6 7
8 9
11 24
23 24
December 3, 2024
13 25
26 25
26 December 3, 2024
14 27
27 28
27 28
December 3, 2024
15 29
30 29
30 December 3, 2024
16 31
2019
Data collected from the 2019 event
estimates the total impact of the event to
be $9.9 million for the Greater Palm
Springs region. This data was collected via
the Greater Palm Springs Convention and
Visitors Bureau.
2020
The event was not held in 2020
2021
No report calculated in 2021
2022
$4.8 million estimated economic impact for
the Greater Palm Springs Region
2023
$5.9 million estimated economic impact for
the Greater Palm Springs region.
Historical Economic Impact
32 HOST VENUE PRESENTATION
THE IRONMAN ® GROUP
31 32
December 3, 2024
17 Athlete Growth
HOST VENUE PRESENTATION
THE IRONMAN ® GROUP
0 500
1000
1500
2000
2500
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Athlete Data by Year
Starters Finishers
Athlete Origins
HOST VENUE PRESENTATION
THE IRONMAN ® GROUP
This event, while heavily attended by athletes
in the USA, has a global reach to an average of
over 25 different countries, year over year.
33 34
December 3, 2024
18 Proposed
Routes:
HOST VENUE PRESENTATION
THE IRONMAN ® GROUP
Swim Course
There are no proposed changes to the
swim course.
We will continue to use Lake Cahuilla for
this portion of the race.
Proposed
Routes:
HOST VENUE PRESENTATION
THE IRONMAN ® GROUP
Bike Course
This route will begin at Lake Cahuilla and will
traverse the current route with some minor
adjustments using an additional out and back
leg on Avenue 60, more mileage inside the
Thermal Club, and the finish at SilverRock Golf
Course. This is the required 56-mile route.
LINK:
Current Bike Route Proposal:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48416547?pri
vacy_code=mYWwaazQ8HgxuEmGfrDIx65YZ7
A6Xa7K
35 36
December 3, 2024
19 Proposed
Routes:
HOST VENUE PRESENTATION
THE IRONMAN ® GROUP
Run Course
This route will begin at SilverRock Golf Course
and will use the property, as well as one lane
on 52nd Avenue for the entirety of the
required 13.1 miles.
The finish line will be inside the SilverRock
property.
LINK:
Current Run Route Proposal:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48388906?pri
vacy_code=MfLhL8joLWeDMEMjFxIX18RcPMd
0auhE
Proposed Venue:
HOST VENUE PRESENTATION
THE IRONMAN ® GROUP
SilverRock
These proposed areas are not set in stone and
may be adjusted based on feedback from the
team at SilverRock. The golf course will
maintain operations throughout the week,
with a full closure requested on Sunday, only.
Possible use for
transition or event
set up/expo
Possible Transition Event area Parking
37 38
December 3, 2024
20 Proposed Agreement & Event Dates
39 HOST VENUE PRESENTATION
THE IRONMAN ® GROUP
Please see the contract for specific host venue details. We would like to maintain the first Sunday of December as the event date for the duration of the new contract.
Our request is for a 3-year extension of the current contract, which would cover events in years 2025 – 2027. No direct increases on the current cash contribution is requested in the extension agreement.
39 40
December 3, 2024
21 City Council Meeting
December 3, 2024
B2 – STVR Program Code Amendments
• Periodically, staff reviews the STVR program and
proposes amendments to update or clarify code
requirements and regulations as needed
• On November 19, 2024, the STVR permit fees were
updated and a new “multi-unit lock-off STVR unit”
permit subtype was added
Short-Term Vacation Rental Program
Background
41 42
December 3, 2024
22 • Add definition for “multi-unit lock-off STVR unit” permit subtype
• Add definition for “subtenant”
• Section 3.25.060 – clarify requirements for conversion of existing rooms within a dwelling into bedrooms to be counted toward the total number of approved bedrooms
under the STVR permit
• Miscellaneous minor revisions throughout Chapter 3.25 Short-Term Vacation Rental Program
Proposed Code Amendments
Means a specific design and construction of a single-family detached dwelling or multi-family attached unit(s) dwelling, which construction is designed to allow sections of such dwelling to be locked-off and separated into individual stand-alone units and meets one (1) or more of the exemptions set forth in Section 3.25.055. The design and construction of a multi-unit lock-off STVR unit provides at a minimum for:
a) independent living facilities within the space secured by a lock-off door(s),
b) separate access to the exterior area(s) and public right of way without the need to enter or walk through the primary living area of the dwelling or other lock-off STVR units, and
c) permanent provisions for sleeping and sanitation (bathroom) within the space secured by a lock-off door(s).
Multi-Unit Lock-Off STVR Unit – Definition
43 44
December 3, 2024
23 Examples of multi-unit lock-off STVR units include a dwelling that has “hotel- or motel-like” exterior access door(s) and interior security door(s) that can be secured from either side between two standalone units where each stand-alone unit has the ability to secure itself from the other adjacent unit; or, a two-story dwelling (such as a two-story duplex) in which the first floor and second floor are separate lock-off STVR units, and the first and second floors each have their own independent exterior access to the exterior areas and public right of way. A multi-unit lock-off STVR unit is a sub-type of short-term vacation rental unit and shall be subject to a general short-term vacation rental permit or primary residence short-term vacation rental permit, as applicable, pursuant to this chapter.
Multi-Unit Lock-Off STVR Unit – Definition
Means any person subject to, or claiming to be subject to, an arrangement in which a privately owned residential dwelling, rented to a lawful occupant, is in turn sub-rented or sub-leased by that lawful occupant to another person or third party, where said arrangement allows for the use and/or occupancy of the dwelling, whether or not said arrangement is with or without a rental agreement.
Subtenant – Definition
45 46
December 3, 2024
24 City Council Meeting
December 3, 2024
B3 – Adopt Resolution to Certify Results of the
November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election
47 48
December 3, 2024
25 City Council Meeting
December 3, 2024
B4 – Adopt a Member of the City Council to
Serve as Mayor Pro Tempore for
Calendar Year 2025
49 50
December 3, 2024
26 City Council Meeting
December 3, 2024
B5 – Appoint City Council Members to Serve on
Outside Agencies for Calendar Year 2025
51 52
December 3, 2024
27 City Council Meeting
December 3, 2024
PH3 – Community Development
Block Grant 2025-26
53 54
December 3, 2024
28 Community Development
Block Grant 2025-26
Background
• County of Riverside Housing and Workforce
Solutions (HWS) CDBG Program
– Federal Program overseen by HWS
– Administered by County
• City of La Quinta
– Cooperating City under County CDBG
– Participant since 1983
55 56
December 3, 2024
29 Program Overview
• Annual process to allocate CDBG funds
• Estimated 2025-2026 allocation - $160,000
• Public Services – 15% threshold
• Public facilities and improvements – 85%
Program Overview
What can be funded
• Public facilities &
improvements
• Special economic
development activities
• Affordable housing
• Public services
Who can be funded
• Non-profit organizations
• Local governments
• Public housing authorities
57 58
December 3, 2024
30 Public Service Applications
• 2 applications received
• Maximum award - $24,000.00
• Boys and Girls Club, La Quinta Unit:
Fee waiver/reduction program – $24,000.00
• Operation SafeHouse:
Harrison House Transitional Living Program -
$10,000
Public Improvement Applications
• La Quinta:
– ADA improvements at City-owned facilities: $136,000.00 59 60
December 3, 2024
31 Questions?
City Council Meeting
December 3, 2024
PH 1-CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
SPECIFIC PLAN SP2022-0004 (SP2002-062, AMENDMENT 3)
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 2022-0003(TT 38604)
SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2022-0015
61 62
December 3, 2024
32 Background
• Council heard public testimony at its meeting of November 19, 2024, and continued the hearing in order to consider site conditions relating to the proposed privacy hedge, and parking and traffic impacts on the adjacent neighborhood.
• The Specific Plan Amendment would allow either commercial or multifamily residential development on the southern 5 acres. • The Tentative Tract Map subdivides the southern 5 acres into 3 lots. • The Site Development Permit would allow the development of 71 apartments and 18 townhouses on the southern 5 acres.
Background
• The Council discussed the tree screen on the south boundary at length.
• The Planning Commission included the following condition of approval:
61. The tree screen located along the southern property line shall be extended to the southwest corner of the property. It will be located away from the existing wall, a distance of up to 3 feet, so as to provide sufficient space for maintenance. The screen shall be maintained at a height of 15 feet in a neat and healthy condition. Installation shall be monitored by a Tribal monitor to ensure that the cultural resource in this area is not disturbed. 63 64
December 3, 2024
33 Background
• The Council requested that a condition of approval be drafted to require parking permits for the apartments. The following condition is proposed, if the Council wishes to add or modify it:
“The apartment units along the west side of the project area shall implement an assigned parking permit process for residents, designating specific space(s) for each unit to the parking surrounding the building on its south, west, and north sides.” Recommendation
• Adopt a resolution adopting the Mitigated
Negative Declaration for the Jefferson Square
project (EA 2022-0012).
Adopt a resolution approving Specific Plan 2022-
0004 (SP 2002-062, Amendment 3), Tentative
Tract Map 2022-0003 (TTM 38604), and Site
Development Permit
2022-0015.
65 66
December 3, 2024
34 Background
The Jefferson Square Specific Plan was originally
approved in 2004 for the entire 10± acre site.
In 2009, the existing shopping center was
constructed on the north half of the site.
The current proposal activates the Mixed Use
Overlay.
Project would build out the south half of the site.
Background
• The Specific Plan Amendment would allow either commercial or multi-family residential development on the southern 5 acres.
• The Tentative Tract Map subdivides the southern 5 acres into 3 lots.
• The Site Development Permit would allow the development of 71 apartments and 18 townhouses on the southern 5 acres. 67 68
December 3, 2024
35 Vicinity Map
Specific Plan Amendment
• Makes no changes to north half (PA 1) and allows
either commercial or multi-family residential on
south half (PA 2).
• Allows up to 95 multi-family units on south half
(19 du/acre).
• Establishes standards and guidelines for residential
in PA 2.
69 70
December 3, 2024
36 Specific Plan Amendment
• MU Overlay allows height of up to 43.75’.
• SP changes to HDR standards:
– 28’ height within Image Corridor (22’ is
limit)
– Reduced unit sizes:
• 1 bedroom from 750 SF to 600 SF
Specific Plan Amendment
• SP changes to HDR standards:
– Reduced parking requirements:
• 1 Bedroom: 1.5 vs. 2.5 per unit
• 3 Bedroom: 2.5 vs. 3.5 per unit
• Studio & 2 Bedroom remain at 1.5 and 2.5 per
unit, consistent with Zoning Code.
71 72
December 3, 2024
37 Tentative Tract Map
Site Development Permit
• Proposes 89 multi-family units at a density of
17.5/acre.
• 71 apartments in one building on the west half of the site. • Three stories, 1 and 2 bedroom units.
• Central recreation courtyard.
• Gym, coworking space, lobby/mail area.
• 35 feet to parapet, maximum height 43’9”.
• 136 parking spaces required per SP; 93 located around building. 73 74
December 3, 2024
38 Site Plan
Site Development Permit
• 18 townhomes in four buildings.
• Two and three stories.
• Tuck-under garages.
• Buildings 2 & 3: 3 stories, 38 feet in height.
• Building 4: 2 & 3 stories, 28 & 38 feet in height.
• Buildings 5 & 6: 2 stories, 28 feet in height.
• Parking: 2-car garage + 9 guest parking.
75 76
December 3, 2024
39 Elevations - Apartments
Bldg 1 East
Bldg 1 South
Elevations - Townhomes
Bldg 4
North
Bldg 5 & 6
South
77 78
December 3, 2024
40 Elevations - Townhomes
Bldg 4-6
East
Cross-Section
79 80
December 3, 2024
41 Landscaping
Landscaping
81 82
December 3, 2024
42 83
84 December 3, 2024
43 CEQA
• Initial Study was prepared and
circulated for public review
– With implementation of mitigation
measures, all impacts can be reduced to
less than significant levels.
– A Mitigated Negative Declaration is
proposed.
Recommendation
• Adopt a resolution adopting the Mitigated
Negative Declaration for the Jefferson Square
project (EA 2022-0012).
Adopt a resolution approving Specific Plan 2022-
0004 (SP 2002-062, Amendment 3), Tentative
Tract Map 2022-0003 (TTM 38604), and Site
Development Permit
2022-0015.
85 86
December 3, 2024
44 FLORA @ JEFFERSON SQUARE
December 3, 2024
/
Community Insights
Commercial
Preferred Parking
Traffic Privacy
87 88
December 3, 2024
45 • Prime Location: Northern La Quinta is a vibrant and highly desirable place to live.
• Alignment with City Vision: Fully adheres to La Quinta's established Mixed Use Overlay planning policies.
• Commercial Revitalization: Transforms underutilized commercial property into a thriving space.
• Housing Expansion: Contributes to increasing the local housing supply.
• Housing Diversity: Broadens the range of housing options to meet diverse community needs.
Why Flora at Jefferson Square?
La Quinta Housing Stats
RHNA UNIT ALLOCATION RESIDENTIAL UNIT MIX 364 1530
2012 2021
78%
11%
54%
21%
SFR -
DETACHED
MULTIFAMILY
La Quinta
Source: California Department of Finance
89 90
December 3, 2024
46 Retail Viability
42.5K
Retail
5K
Parking Codes in the
Valley
Indio Palm
Springs
Riversid
e County
Palm
Desert
Coachell
a
Rancho
Mirage
Jefferso
n SP
Indian
Wells
La
Quinta
1 bedroom 84 84 42 42 42 84 53 53 42
2 bedroom 58 58 58 58 29 58 65 44 44
3 bedroom 54 36 36 36 18 36 50 41 36
guest 45 24 45 45 90 0 0 22 18
241 202 181 181 179 178 167 159 139 Total
Required
91 92
December 3, 2024
47 Traffic
COMMERCIAL BUILDOUT:
2,336 NET TRIP
GENERATION
MULTIFAMILY BUILDOUT:
2,040 NET TRIP
GENERATION
2-Story
Communities
FLORA SDP
Standard RL Zoning (within 75’of PL)
Max Height 28 28
Max Stories 2 2
20 41 Min Rear Yard
Setback
• Acacia
• Aliso
• Bella Vista
• Del Rey
• La Quinta Del Oro
• La Quinta Highlands
• Palm Royale
• Quinterra
• Starlight Dunes
• Topaz
Privacy
93 94
December 3, 2024
48 Mixed
Use
Overlay
Land Use
Policies
Land Use Policy LU-7.1: “Encourage the mixed use development in appropriate locations.”
Land Use Policy LU-7.1.a: “Establish a Mixed Use Overlay for all the commercial zoning designations.”
Land Use Policy LU-7.4.a: “Consider density bonuses, modified parking requirements, expedited entitlement and building permit processing and fee waivers for Mixed Use projects.
“For mixed use, residential and commercial development
projects, the SP allows flexibility in design and site planning which might otherwise be restricted by issues with the project physical features, or the standards of the Zoning Ordinance. SPs can provide for changes and easing of zoning standards, when the quality of the development, and/or amenities compensate for these changes.” (La Quinta 2035 General Plan, Land Use, pg.
II-15)
“Mixed use projects can include….horizontal mixed use – where retail/office uses and higher density residential occur next to each other, and are integrated through pedestrian connections and common areas; or mixed use added to existing commercial development – where the residential project abuts or wraps around an existing commercial development.” (La Quinta 2035 General Plan, Land Use, pg. II-3-4)
Thank You
for your time and
consideration
95 96
December 3, 2024
49 Supplemental
Slides
Privacy Hedge
97 98
December 3, 2024
50 Jefferson
Square
Reimagined
• Transform Jefferson Square into a thriving
“horizontal" mixed-use community.
• Create a synergistic relationship between
existing retail and the proposed residences.
• Provide alternative housing for teachers,
trades people, healthcare workers, recent
college grads, young families and seniors.
• Build a high quality, pedestrian friendly,
walkable community that will stand the test of
time.
/
Community Insights
Commercial
preferred
Property
Values Privacy
Height Monticello
Park
Parking @
Monticello
Traffic Schools
99 100
December 3, 2024
51 /
Single Family Detached in the
Valley
78%
71% 70% 68%
65%
57% 57%
40% 39%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
La Quinta Coachella Indio Indian
Wells
Desert Hot
Springs
Cathedral
City
Rancho
Mirage
Palm
Desert
Palm
Springs
AVG -
/
Multifamily in the Valley
9.8%
11.1% 11.1%
17.2% 18.1%
20.1%
22.1%
26.3%
31.5%
0.0%
5.0%
10.0%
15.0%
20.0%
25.0%
30.0%
35.0%
Rancho
Mirage
Indian
Wells
La Quinta Indio Cathedral
City
Coachella Palm
Desert
Desert Hot
Springs
Palm
Springs
Total Multifamily
AVG -
101
102
December 3, 2024
52 Student Enrollment
School 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23
Earhart Elementary 762 805 782
1,167 1,092 1,045 Glenn Middle
School
La Quinta High 2,511 2,582 2,500
0 1000
2000
3000
2020-21 2021-22 2022-23
Earhart Elementary Glenn Middle School
La Quinta High
KEY ECONOMIC INDICATORS - PAST 3 YEARS
SOURCE: HTTPS://FRED.STLOUISFED.ORG/SERIES/CASTHPI
• Cost of Construction > 60 %
• Construction Loan > 100%
• Project Valuation < 5 - 20%
• Rent Growth > 5 - 10%
• Operational Costs > 20 – 30%
> increase < decrease
103
104
December 3, 2024
53 Underground
Stormwater
Basin
Aboveground
Stormwater
Basin
Restricted Drive
Fire Main
Site Constraints and Solutions
134’
41’
Site Constraints and Solutions
105
106
December 3, 2024
54 Site Development
Timeline
2004
Jefferson Square SP
was approved for a
102,402 SF shopping
center.
2005
SPA 1 was approved
for a 100,731 SF
shopping center.
2008
SPA 2 was approved
for a 90,441 SF
shopping center.
2009
Construction was
completed. Fresh and
Easy Market failed to
open. OSH canceled
lease.
2013
CC approved the GP
Update introducing
Mixed Use Overlay
policy.
2016
PC approved 38K SF
fitness center (InShape Fitness).
Developer forfeited
entitlements.
2018
Hotel developer (160-
room, 9K SF retail)
withdrew planning
application after 2nd
PC meeting.
2021
Dutch Bros. Coffee
opened for business.
Developmen
t Standards
RH MU SDP PA 2 - SPA
No. 3 Development Standard
12/24 12/16 12/24 17.5 Min. / Max. development
intensity (du/ac)
Maximum structure height (ft.) 43.75 40 43.75 43.75
28 22 22 28 Max structure height within
150 ft. of Jefferson Street (ft.)
28 NA NA 28
Max structure height within 75
ft. of southern property line
where adjacent to singlefamily residential
Maximum number of stories 3 3 - 3
2 3 - 2
Maximum number of stories
within 75 ft. of southern
property line where adjacent
to single-family residential
Minimum livable area
excluding garage (sq. ft.)
One-bedroom apartment 600 750 - 697
Two-bedroom apartment 800 750 - 1,063
1,000 750 - - Three-Bedroom plus
apartment
Townhome or Condo 1,200 750 - 1,734
30 ~41 20 (rearyard) 30
Building Setback From
Residential and Parks and
Recreation districts (ft.)
107
108
December 3, 2024
55 Parking Standards
Jefferson Square SP RH Development
Standard
1 covered space per unit, plus
0.5 guest spaces per unit
1 covered space per unit, plus
0.5 guest spaces per unit Studio
2 covered spaces per unit plus
0.5 guest spaces per unit
1 covered space per unit, plus
0.5 guest spaces per unit One-bedroom
2 covered spaces per unit plus
0.5 guest spaces per unit
2 covered spaces per unit plus
0.5 guest spaces per unit Two-bedroom
3 covered spaces per unit plus
0.5 covered spaces per each
bedroom over three, plus 0.5
guest spaces per unit
2 covered spaces per unit plus
0.5 guest spaces per unit Three-bedroom
3 covered spaces per unit plus
0.5 covered spaces per each
bedroom over three, plus 0.5
guest spaces per unit
3 covered spaces per unit plus
0.5 covered spaces per each
bedroom over three, plus 0.5
guest spaces per unit
Four or more
bedroom
Plan Modifications
Description June 2022 Plan Proposed Plan
Unit Count 112 (22 units per acre) 89 (17.5 units per acre or 20% drop) 100 / 12 71 / 18 Apartments /
Townhomes
Pool, spa, outdoor cooking and seating areas,
walking path, playground, extensive landscape,
gathering areas, gym, community room, coworking space, lobby, private garages, and private outdoor living space.
Amenities Unknown
2 story along southern PL (2-story max within 75’
of southern PL) Stories 3-Story throughout
BLDG 1: 43.75’ (35’ to parapet)
BLDGS 2 & 3: 38’ (32’ to parapet)
BLDGS 5 & 6: 28’ (22’ to parapet)
Height 43.75 ft
BLDG 1: ~134’ from southern PL
BLGG 5 & 6: ~41 ft from southern PL Building Setbacks 30 ft from southern PL 12’ tall privacy hedge, 165’ in length along
southern PL Privacy Not addressed
1-bedroom: 1 covered stall
2-bedroom: 2 covered stalls
Townhome: Private 2 car garage Parking Not provided
109
110
December 3, 2024
56 Building 4, 5 and 6 Elevations
Vista Dunes
Jefferson Site
111
112
December 3, 2024
57 Jefferson Square Specific Plan Amendment No. 2
City of La Quinta Code Section 9.80.020
113
114
December 3, 2024
58 City Council Meeting
December 3, 2024
PH2 – 51407 Avenida Velasco
LANDMARK DESIGNATION 2024-0001
Proposal
• A request by the property owners to designate
their “casita” home located at 51407 Avenida
Velasco as a locally designated historic landmark
115
116
December 3, 2024
59 Background
• Location:
The Cove
51407
Avenida
Velasco
Background
A "Landmark" means any property or improvement,
manmade or natural, which has special historical, cultural, architectural, archaeological, or community interest or value as part of the development, heritage, or history of the City, the State of California, or the nation, and that has been designated as a landmark pursuant to Title 7 – Historic Preservation of the LQMC.
117
118
December 3, 2024
60 Background
In 2023 the City updated its Survey of Historic Resources.
The Survey inventoried all properties and improvements in the City that are 45 years of age or older, along with any historically significant landscape or agricultural features. The Survey identified sites determined as eligible for either local, State or national listing (landmark designation) of historic places.
Background
51407 Avenida Velasco was surveyed for its historic
significance and it was determined that the dwelling may retain a sufficient level of integrity from the 1935 to 1950 period of significance for individual designation.
119
120
December 3, 2024
61 History
• The Cove is bounded by Calle Tampico on the
north, Avenida Bermudas on the east, Calle Tecate
on the south, and Avenida Montezuma and Bear
Creek on the west.
• The Cove was subdivided between 1933-1937
History
City Hall
121
122
December 3, 2024
62 History
• Between 1935 and 1941, 63 "casitas" were built
• In 1935, the 50-by-100 lots sold for $195 and the
homes for $2,500
• The original developer of the casitas was E. S.
'Harry' Kiener, who formed the Palm Springs – La
Quinta Development Company
History
• 51407 Avenida Velasco residence was
constructed in 1935
• Spanish Colonial Revival style
• The home was constructed with an "L" shaped
plan, clad in stucco with a gable roof clad in red
tiles with exposed beams
123
124
December 3, 2024
63 Landmark Designation
Landmark Designation
125
126
December 3, 2024
64 Landmark Designation
Landmark Designation
127
128
December 3, 2024
65 Landmark Designation
Landmark Designation
129
130
December 3, 2024
66 Building
Additions
Other Improvements
Front property wall – A block wall permit was issued in 1985, which enclosed the front yard area with a 6-foot masonry wall.
Reroof – The casita was reroofed in 2001 using a Spanishstyle tile. 131
132
December 3, 2024
67 Historical Aerials
Garage Addition
133
134
December 3, 2024
68 Garage and Patio Conversion
Front Property Wall
135
136
December 3, 2024
69 Reroof
Criteria
Council must determine if the property meets one or more of the landmark criteria as provided in Title 7 – Historic Preservation of the La Quinta Municipal Code and is in
compliance with the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
At its November 12, 2024 meeting, Planning Commission
unanimously recommended approval of the landmark
designation of 51407 Avenida Velasco.
137
138
December 3, 2024
70 Landmark Designation Criteria
A. It exemplifies or reflects special elements of the city's cultural, social, economic, political, aesthetic, engineering, or architectural history; or
B. It is identified with persons or events significant in local, state, or national history; or
C. It embodies distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period, or method of construction, is a valuable example of the use of Indigenous materials or craftsmanship or is representative of a notable work of an acclaimed builder, designer, or architect; or Landmark Designation Criteria
D. It is an archaeological, paleontological, botanical, geological, topographical, ecological, or geographical site which has the potential to yield information of scientific value; or
E. It is a geographically definable area possessing a concentration of sites, buildings, structures, improvements, or objects linked historically through location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, and/or association, in which the collective value of the improvements may be greater than the value of each individual improvement.
139
140
December 3, 2024
71 Analysis
51407 Avenida Velasco individually embodies the distinctive characteristics of a Spanish Colonial Revival style “casita” bungalow built in the Cove during the 1930s and may be considered individually significant under Criterion C for embodying the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction.
Representative of the first subdivision of the Cove by E.S. “Harry” Kiener, who formed the Palm Springs – La Quinta Development Company.
Analysis
Retains original “L” shape and retains original features and elements - original “Z” style front door, latch and window, gable roof with exposed beams, original bell, casement windows and Spanish revival color palette.
While later building improvements were added, the integrity of the original features is intact, and the additional building elements are consistent with the Spanish Revival architectural style.
141
142
December 3, 2024
72 CEQA
The Design and Development Department has determined
that this project is exempt from environmental review
pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the
California Environmental Quality Act as this project includes no expansion of the use.
Recommendation
Adopt a resolution to approve Landmark Designation 2024- 0001 and find that the project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15301 Class 1 (Existing
Facilities)
143
144
December 3, 2024
73 145