CC Resolution 2000-151RESOLUTION NO. 2000-151
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO ASSIGN A LAND
USE DESIGNATION FROM TOURIST COMMERCIAL
TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO 73 ACRES
LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF 50TH
AVENUE AND JEFFERSON STREET.
CASE NO.: GPA 2000-068
APPLICANT: RJT HOMES
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did on
the 21 st of November, 2000, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing for RJT Homes for
review of a General Plan Amendment to assign a land use designation of Low Density
Residential to 73 acres located at the southwest corner of 50th Avenue and Jefferson
Street, more particularly described as:
APNs 772-050-007 and 772-050-008
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 26th day of September, 2000, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing for RJT
Homes for review of a General Plan Amendment, and recommended approval under
Resolutions 2000-072 and 2000-073; 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
City Council did make the following mandatory findings approving said General Plan
Amendment:
1 . The General Plan Amendment is consistent with the goals and policies of the La
Quinta General Plan, and the Land Use Map in that the density will be less than
four units per acre and supports the development of a range of housing
opportunities.
2. The General Plan Amendment will not be detrimental to the public health, safety
and welfare, as it has been designed to be compatible with surrounding
development, and conform with the City's standards and requirements.
3. The General Plan Amendment is compatible with the City's zoning ordinance in
that it supports the development of a range of housing in an integrated
community.
Resolution No. 2000-151
General Plan Amendment 2000-068
RJT Homes
November 21, 2000
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4. The General Plan designation is compatible with the parcels on which it is
proposed, and surrounding land uses as an extension of existing residential uses
in the vicinity.
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 require compliance with those mitigation measures required
in EA 2000-401.
3. That it does approve General Plan Amendment 2000-068 for the reasons set
forth in this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
City Council, held on the 21 st day of November, 2000, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pena
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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JO J. PEN , Mayor
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
JUN EEK, CMC, City
City of La Quinta, California
(City Seal)
_ Resolution No. 2000-151
General Plan Amendment 2000-068
RJT Homes
November 21, 2000
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
M. A HER NE JENSO , City Attorney
Cit La Quinta, Call ornia