PCRES 1989-048PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 89-048
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
ANNOUNCING FINDINGS AND GRANTING A
VARIANCE FROM LOT WIDTH REQUIREMENTS.
CASE NO. VAR 89-010 - J. M. PETERS COMPANY, INC.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La
Quinta, California, did, on the 12th day of September, 1989,
hold a duly -noticed Public Hearing to consider the request of
J. M. Peters Company, Inc. for approval of a Variance to the
lot width requirements of 60-feet in the R-2 zone for property
located north of 52nd Avenue and west of Jefferson Street, more
particularly described as:
Portions of the south half of the north half and south
half of Section 5, TSS, R7E, SBBM
WHEREAS, said Variance request has been determined
by the Planning Director to be previously assessed during
consideration of Specific Plan No. 85-006 (amended) and
therefore, no further documentation is deemed necessary; 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
and reasons to justify the approval of said Variance:
1. The Variance does not constitute a grant of special
privileges that is inconsistent with the limitations upon
other properties in the vicinity and zone in which the
property is situated, and which are necessary to protect
the health, safety, and general welfare of the community.
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 determination of the
Planning Director, which indicated that the variance
request is exempt from review under CEQA Guidelines
Section 15305;
3. That it does hereby grant said Variance 89-009 for the
reasons set forth and subject to the conditions labeled
Exhibit A, attached hereto.
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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of
the La Quinta Planning Commission, held on this 12th day of
September, 1989, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Moran, Bund, Steding, Zelles, Chairman
Walling
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
JOHN,,,WALLING, Chairma
C' y of La Quinta, Xa1ifornia
-HEN, Planning Director
of Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 89-048
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - PROPOSED EXHIBIT A
VARIANCE NO. 89-010
SEPTEMBER 12, 1989
1. This Variance approval must be used within two years after
the effective date of approval of Tentative Tract No.
24890 by the La Quinta City Council, unless approved for
an extension as provided in the La Quinta Municipal Code.
The term "use" shall mean the beginning of substantial
construction towards compliance with these conditions,
which construction must thereafter be diligently pursued
to completion.
2. Variance shall be subject to all conditions of Tentative
Tract No. 24890.
3. Approval of this Variance shall be subject to approval of
GPA No. 89-026, SP No. 85-006 (amended), and CZ No.
89-045 by the City Council.
4. All duplex lots shall be a minimum of 55-feet wide.
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