PCRES 1989-011PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 89-011
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
ANNOUNCING FINDINGS AND GRANTING A
VARIANCE TO PERMIT ILLUMINATED
DEVELOPMENT IDENTIFICATION SIGNS, TWO AT
COACHELLA DRIVE AND ONE AT SAN VICENTE
STREET, FOR THE LA QUINTA GOLF ESTATES
DEVELOPMENT
CASE NO. VAR 88-006
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of
La Quinta, California, did, on the 14th day of March, 1989,
hold a duly -noticed Public Hearing to consider the request of
the La Quinta Golf Estates Homeowners Association for a
Variance to requirements of the Sign Regulations (Section
9.212.110(A)(3), La Quinta Municipal Code) in order to permit
illuminated development signs, two at Coachella Drive and one
at San Vicente Street; and,
WHEREAS, said Variance Case had 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
conducted an initial study, and has determined that the
proposed Variance will not have a significant adverse impact on
the environment and is CEQA-exempt, per Section 15061(b)(3);
and,
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, 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 the approval
of said Variance Case:
1. "Special Circumstances", due to the access limitations of
the development due to the location of a security wall,
indicate that the Variance warrants favorable
consideration.
2. The strict application of the Sign Regulations to the
subject property will deprive it of privileges enjoyed by
other similarly -zoned property in the vicinity since the
purpose and intent of said regulations would permit a
two-faced development sign at major entrances.
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3. Approval of the Variance would not constitute granting of
a special privilege inconsistent with limitations on
similarly -zoned property in the area.
4. The Conditions of Approval will assure that the intent of
the emergency gates will not be adversely affected by the
granting of said Variance.
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 the
Environmental Assessment of this Variance;
3. That it does hereby approve the above -described Variance
Case No. 88-006 for the reasons set forth in this
Resolution and subject to the conditions, 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
March, 1989, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Commissioners Moran, Bund, Zelles, Steding, Chairman Walling
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EXHIBIT A
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 89- 011
VAR 88-006
MARCH 14, 1989
Prior to the installation of the signs, submit to the Planning
and Development Deprtment written certification from the
contractor/installer of the gates indicating that:
a. The existing wrought iron gates are capable of
supporting the additional weight load.
b. That the additions do not affect the operation of
the gates, specifically the capability of the
power -operated devices and transmission opening
devices.
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