CC Resolution 2002-008RESOLUTION NO. 2002-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CHANGE IN
LAND USE DESIGNATIONS FROM HIGH DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL AND PARK AND RECREATION TO TOURIST
COMMERCIAL, MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL AND
PARK AND RECREATION FOR THE PROPERTY GENERALLY
BOUNDED BY MILES AVENUE ON THE NORTH,
COACHELLA VALLEY STORMWATER CHANNEL ON THE
SOUTH, WASHINGTON STREET ON THE WEST AND INCO
SIENNA AND ACACIA SINGLE FAMILY SUBDIVISION ON
THE EAST
CASE NO.: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2001-083
APPLICANT: CITY OF LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did on
the 5th day of February, 2002, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to review a General
Plan Amendment to change land use designations from High Density Residential to
Tourist Commercial, Medium Density Residential uses for the property generally
located at the southeast corner of Miles Avenue and Washington Street, north of the
Coachella Valley Stormwater Channel; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 22nd day of January, 2002, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to review
a General Plan Amendment to change land use designations from High Density
Residential to Tourist Commercial, Medium Density Residential uses for the property
generally located at the southeast corner of Miles Avenue and Washington Street,
north of the Coachella Valley Stormwater Channel, and more particularly described as:
APNs 604-040-012, 604-040-013, 604-040-023 and 604-040-037; and
WHEREAS, said Specific Plan has complied with the requirements of "The
Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" as amended
(Resolution 83-63), in that an Environmental Assessment (EA 2001-436) was prepared
for Specific Plan 2001-055 and found that although the proposed project will have
environmental impacts, all impacts can be mitigated to a less than significant level; 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 of approval to justify approving
General Plan Amendment 2001-083:
Resolution No. 2002-08
General Plan Amendment 2001-083
Adopted: February 5, 2002
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1. Internal General Plan Consistency. The proposed Amendment to the Land Use
Map is consistent with the goals and objectives of the General Plan in that it
changes existing High Density Residential land uses to include Tourist
Commercial uses and Medium Density Residential uses. The Medium Density
Residential serves as a buffer between adjacent Low Density Residential and
Tourist commercial uses.
2. Public Welfare. The proposed Amendment will not negatively impact public
safety and welfare due to the relatively minor change in land use designations.
3. General Plan Compatibility. The proposed General Plan Amendment will be
compatible with surrounding land uses. Tourist commercial uses are located at
a major intersection providing adequate access and circulation to and from the
property. Medium Density Residential serves as an adequate buffer between
adjacent Low Density land uses and Tourist Commercial land use.
4. Property Suitability. The proposed Amendment is suitable for the subject site.
5. Change in Circumstances. The continued development of the City requires the
continued analysis of the best build out configuration. This Amendment
accommodates the changing market and desires of the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
La Qui-nta, 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 confirm the conclusion that Environmental Assessment
2001-436 assessed the environmental concerns of the General Plan
Amendment; and,
3. That it does approve General Plan Amendment 2001-083 for the reasons set
forth in this Resolution and as contained in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and
made a part of.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta City Council held on this 5th day of February, 2002, by the following vote, to
wit:
Resolution No. 2002-08
General Plan Amendment 2001-083
Adopted: February 5, 2002
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AYES: . Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Mayor Pro Tem Sniff
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Perkins, Mayor Pena
ABSTAIN: None
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STANLEY SNIFF, ayor PrAm
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
JUN S. GREEK, CMC, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
(City Seal)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
M. 'KATHERNE JENS , City Attorftex_
City of La Quinta, Ca ifornia
City Council Resolution 2002-08
General Plan Amendment 2001-083
Adopted: February 5, 2002
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