PCRES 1989-004PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 89-004
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL
CONCURRENCE IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT AND APPROVAL OF CHANGE OF ZONE
FROM R-1 AND R-1-12000 TO C-P-S.
CASE NO. CZ 87-028 - WASHINGTON SQUARE GROUP
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La
Quinta, California, did, on the 14th day of February, 1989,
hold a duly -noticed Public Hearing to consider the request of
Washington Square Group for a Change of Zone from R-1 and
R-1-12000 to C-P-S for a +70-acre site, located east of
Washington Street, south and east of Simon Drive, south of
Highway 111, west of Adams Street, and one-half mile north of
Avenue 48, more particularly described as follows:
A PORTION OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF
SECTION 30 TSS, R7E, S.B.B.M.
WHEREAS, said change of zone request has complied
with the requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California
Environmental Quality Act of 1970" (County of Riverside,
Resolution No. 82-213, adopted by reference in City of La
Quinta Ordinance No. 5), in that the Planning Director has
conducted an initial study and has determined that the proposed
change of zone will not have a -significant effect on the
environment; and
WHEREAS, upon hearing and considering all testimony
and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be
heard, said Planning Commission did find the following facts to
justify recommendation for approval of said change of zone:
1. The proposed change of zone to C-P-S is consistent with
the goals and policies of the La Quinta General Plan.
2. The proposed C-P-S zoning is consistent with the existing
General Plan land use designation of Mixed -Commercial.
3. Approval of this proposal will not result in a
significant adverse impact on the environment.
4. A Master Environmental Assessment was prepared and
certified for the La Quinta General Plan.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning
Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct and
constitute the findings of the Commission in this case;
2. That it does hereby confirm the conclusion of
Environmental Assessment No. 87-081, indicating that the
proposed change of zone will not result in any
significant environmental impacts;
3. That it does hereby recommend to the City Council
approval of the above -described change of zone request
for the reasons set forth in this Resolution, and as
illustrated in the map labeled Exhibit A, attached hereto.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting
of the La Quinta Planning Commission, held on this 14th day of
February, 1989 by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Moran, Steding, Bund, Zelles
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN: Chairman Walling
C' of La Quinta, Wifornia
ATTEST:
MURREL GRUMP; P1 ector
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