PCRES 1994-027PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 94-027
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO
THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF THE AMENDMENTS
TO CHAPTER 9.145 - HILLSIDE CONSERVATION ZONE
AND CHAPTER 9.146 - TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT
RIGHTS AND RECOMMENDATION OF APPLICATION FEES
FOR TRANSFERS
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 94-044
CITY OF LA QUINTA
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta did on the 27th
day of September, 1994, and the 11th day of October, 1994, and the 25th day of October, 1994,
and the 8th day of November, 1994, hold duly noticed Public Hearings to consider the request
for amendments to Chapter 9.145 - Hillside Conservation Zone and Chapter 9.146 - Transfer
of Development Rights to permit the transfer of density credits to individuals as well as proposed
application fees for transfer requests; and,
WHEREAS, said Zoning Ordinance Amendments have 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 Planning
Director has determined that after an Initial Study, the amendments will not have a significant
adverse affect on the environment and that a Negative Declaration should be filed; 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 Zoning Ordinance Amendments:
1. The proposed amendments will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or general
welfare of the community.
2. The Zoning Ordinance Amendment is consistent with the intent and standards of the
Zoning Ordinance.
3. The proposed amendments are compatible with the goals and policies of the La Quinta
General Plan.
4. The proposed application fees are based upon the cost of staff time and expenses to
review and process a transfer request.
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Planning Commission Resolution 94-027
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 on this case;
2. That it does hereby recommend approval of Zoning Ordinance Amendment 94-044 for
the reasons set forth in this resolution and as stated in Exhibit "A" and "B".
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
Planning Commission held on this 8th day of November, 1994, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Abels, Anderson, Butler, Newkirk, and Chairman Adolph
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Barrows, Gardner
ABSTAIN: None
DON A LPH, hairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
Y H Community Development Director
C' of uinta, California
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