PCRES 1997-025PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 97-025
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO
ALLOW A BED AND BREAKFAST INN CONSISTING
OF ONE UNIT
CASE NO.: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 96-032
APPLICANTS: KAY AND FRED WOLFF
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 8th day of April, 1997, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider the request
of Kay and Fred Wolff for approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow a bed and
breakfast inn consisting of one unit in the RC zone located at 77-227 Calle Ensenada,
more particularly described as:
A.P.N.773-243-004
WHEREAS, said Conditional Use Permit has complied with the
requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970"
as amended (Resolution 83-63) in that the Community Development Department has
determined this Conditional Use Permit request is categorically exempt from further
environmental review pursuant to Section 15303, Class 3 of the guidelines for
implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, and;
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons wanting to be heard, said
Planning Commission did make the following Mandatory Findings of approval to justify
approval of said Conditional Use Permit:
A. The property is physically suitable for use as a bed and breakfast facility in that the
proposed one unit will be in an existing detached guest unit and no further
construction or modifications will be necessary.
B. The use of the property as a bed and breakfast facility will not cause an undue
burden on adjacent and nearby property owners in that the small size (one unit) of
the inn will ensure that impacts (e.g. traffic, parking, and noise) will be minimum.
C. This project site is designated Medium Density Residential (4-8 dwellings per acre)
by the General Plan. The Zoning Code designates the site as RC (Cove Residential
District) with a minimum lot size requirement of 7200 square feet, which this lot
exceeds. Bed and Breakfast Inns are permitted in the RC zone district with approval
of a Conditional Use Permit. Therefore, the Conditional Use Permit is consistent
with the General Plan and Zoning Code.
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D. The La Quinta Community Development Department has determined this
Conditional Use Permit is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15303, Class
3 of the guidelines for implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act.
E. The one unit bed and breakfast inn will be compatible with surrounding uses in that
it will have minimal impacts since only one vehicle with two persons will visit the site
at any time. The use will be similar to having non-paying guests visiting. Therefore,
the use will not create conditions materially detrimental to the public health, safety
and general welfare or injurious or incompatible with other properties or land uses
in the vicinity.
WHEREAS, in the review of this Conditional Use Permit, the Planning
Commission has considered, the effect of the contemplated action on housing needs of
the region for purposes of balancing those needs against the public service needs of the
residents of the City of La Quinta and its environs with available fiscal and environmental
resources;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of
the City of La Quinta, California, as follows:
That the above recitations are true and constitute the findings of the Planning
Commission in this case;
2. That it does hereby approve Conditional Use Permit 96-032 for the reasons set forth
in this Resolution and subject to the attached conditions.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
Planning Commission held on this 8th day of April, 1997, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Butler, Gardner, Newkirk, and Chairman Abels
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Seaton
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Tyler
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QUE�S ABELS, Chairman
of 0 Quinta, California
ATTEST:
Rl. HERMAfII, Community Development Director
of/La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 97- 025
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL -ADOPTED
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 96-032
KAY AND FRED WOLFF
APRIL 8, 1997
GENERAL CONDITIONS
The use of this site shall be in conformance with the approved exhibits contained
in Conditional Use Permit 96-032, unless otherwise amended by the following
conditions.
2. The approved Conditional Use Permit shall be used within two years of the date
of approval, otherwise, it shall become null and void and of no effect whatsoever.
"Used" means the establishing of the bed and breakfast inn. A time extension may
be requested as permitted in Municipal Code Section 9.200.080D.
3. Vehicles belonging to the patrons shall be parked in the driveway or garage of the
main residence.
4. The use shall comply with all applicable requirements of Municipal Code Section
9.60.280 (Bed and Breakfast Regulations).
FIRE MARSHAL
5. Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed per NFPA, Pamphlet #10, but no less
than 2A10BC in rating. Contact a certified extinguisher company for proper
placement of equipment.
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