PCRES 1994-003PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 94- 003
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ANNOUNCING FINDINGS
AND APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW
A SECOND UNIT FOR AN EXISTING RESIDENCE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 94-010
MR. & MRS. JACK ELDRIDGE
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did
on the 8th day of February, 1994, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider the request
of the approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow conversion of an existing two and one- half
car garage into an independent living quarters (±700 square feet) for an individual 62 years of
age or older, pursuant to Chapter 9.32.015 of the La Quinta Municipal Code. The site is
located at 48-731 San Vincente Street, more particularly described as:
A PORTION OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF
SECTION 31, T5S, R7E, S.B.B.M. (APN: 646-140-007; LOT 12, LA QUINTA
GOLF ESTATES N1)
WHEREAS, said Conditional Use Permit has complied with the requirements of
"The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" (Resolution 83-63),
in that the Planning Director has determined that the project will not have a significant adverse
effect on the environment per Section 15303a (Categorical Exemption) of CEQA; 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, findings, and reasons to justify approval of said Conditional Use Permit:
The proposed use will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of the
community.
2. The Conditional Use Permit, as conditioned, is consistent with the approval and
conditions of which this site is a part of.
3. The Conditional Use Permit, as conditioned, is consistent with the zoning requirements
of the City.
That the proposed project is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental
Quality Act (Section 15303a).
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Planning Commission Resolution 94-
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 approve Conditional Use Permit 94-010 for the reasons set forth in
this Resolution and subject to the attached conditions, labeled Exhibit "A".
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
Planning Commission, held on this 8th day of February, 1994, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Adolph, Ellson, Marrs, Abels, Chairwoman Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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KATIE BARROWS, Chairwoman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
tY HEMAN, Planning Director
of La(Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 94-003
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - FINAL EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 94-010 - MR. & MRS. JACK ELDRIDGE
FEBRUARY 8, 1994
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
1. The development of this site shall be generally in conformance with the exhibits
contained in the file for Conditional Use Permit 94-010, unless otherwise amended by
the following conditions.
2. The approved conditional use permit shall be used within one year of the Planning
Commission approval; otherwise it shall become null and void and of no effect
whatsoever. "Be used" means the beginning of substantial construction which is allowed
by this approval, not including grading, which is begun within the one year period and
thereafter diligently pursued to completion.
3. That the provisions of Chapter 9.32.015 (Second Units) of the Municipal Code shall be
met during plan check.
4. Construction shall comply with all local and State building code requirements in effect
at the time of issuance of a building permit.
5. Prior to issuance of a building permit for construction of any building permit, the
applicant shall obtain permits and/or clearances from the following public agencies:
Coachella Valley Water District
Imperial Irrigation District
- Desert Sands Unified School District
6. Prior to final occupancy of the second unit, the property owner shall sign and execute
a covenant and/or agreement restricting the use of the new living quarters to persons 62
years of age or older and/or restricting the future use of the accessory unit. The
agreement shall be recorded with the County of Riverside and it shall run with the
existing and future property title. The agreement shall be processed with the Planning
and Development Department, with the final agreement to be approved by the City
Attorney prior to recordation.
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