CC Resolution 2002-037RESOLUTION NO. 2002-37
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR THE LA QUINTA MUSEUM
EXPANSION PROJECT LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF AVENIDA MONTEZUMA AND AVENIDA
NAVARRO
CASE NO.: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 2000-010
LA QUINTA MUSEUM EXPANSION PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department has determined this
project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970,
as amended, per Public Resource Code Section 15301 Class 1 (E) (2) and Section
15331, Class 31, and therefore no environmental review is needed for Capital
Improvement Project 2000-010, located at the southeast corner of Avenida
Montezuma and Avenida Navarro, more particularly described as follows:
APN: 773-101-001, 002 and 003
WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of La Quinta,
California, did, on the 31 st day of January, 2002 hold a public meeting to consider
Certificate of Appropriateness 2002-008 for Capital Improvement Project 2000-010,
located at the southeast corner of Avenida Montezuma and Avenida Navarro; and
WHEREAS, said Certificate of Appropriateness has complied with the
requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of
1970" (as amended; Resolution 83-68 adopted by the La Quinta City Council) in that
the Community Development Department has determined that the proposed Capital
Improvement Project 2000-010 is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, per Public Resources Code Section
15301 Class 1 (E) (2) and Section 15331, Class 31; and,
WHEREAS, 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, findings, and reasons to justify certifying said Capital Improvement
Project:
1. The project is consistent with the General Plan Infrastructure and Public
Facilities Element because it provides reasonable accessibility for residents
within its service area.
2. The project has been designed to be consistent with the Zoning Code in that it
complies with development standards for setbacks and landscaping.
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3. Processing and approval of this project is in compliance with the requirements
of the California Quality Act in that a Certificate of Appropriateness has been
prepared.
4. The architectural design of the building addition is appropriate for the site and
compatible with the surrounding environment.
5. The site design provides an interior circulation with pedestrian, pedestrian
amenities and is compatible with surrounding development and quality of design
prevalent in the City.
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 the City Council does hereby approve Capital Improvement Project 2000-
010.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta City Council, held on this 5th day of March, 2002 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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ATTEST:
E . GREEK, CMC, y Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
(City Seal)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
M. KATHERINE JENPUN, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California