PCRES 1997-053PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 97-053
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA RECOMMENDING TO
THE CITY COUNCIL PROHIBITION OF INDEPENDENT
VEHICLE SALES, EXCLUDING NEW VEHICLE SALES WITH
ASSOCIATED USED VEHICLE SALES IN THE REGIONAL
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, SECTION 9.80.040, TABLE 801
OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
ZONING CODE AMENDMENT 97-056
CITY OF LA QUINTA
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did, on the 22nd day of July, 1997, and continued from July 8, 1997, hold a duly
noticed Public Hearing to consider a Zoning Code Amendment for the prohibition of
used vehicle sales excluding new vehicle sales with associated used vehicle sales in
the Regional Commercial District; and,
WHEREAS, it has been determined that used vehicle sales, due to their
product advertising, display and storage needs, have operational characteristics which
are objectionable under certain conditions and in certain locations; and,
WHEREAS, said used vehicle sales, excluding new vehicle sales with
associated used vehicle sales, if not appropriately sited or developed, negatively impact
surrounding businesses and residents; and,
WHEREAS, there is a deterioration in the quality of businesses which
choose to locate near used vehicle businesses not associated with new vehicle sales
businesses; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds that such uses require special
land use and development consideration because of their unique operational and
locational characteristics, especially as they relate to Highway 1 1 1, a Primary Image
Corridor; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds that non -conforming used
vehicle sales represent an increasing threat to the quality of Highway 1 11, a Primary
Image Corridor; and,,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission desires to minimize and control
these adverse impacts and thereby protect the health, safety, and general welfare of
the citizens, preserve quality of life, preserve property values and the character of
surrounding neighborhoods and business districts, and deter the spread of urban blight;
and,
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Planning Commission Resolution 97-053
WHEREAS, said request has complied with the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (as amended), and adopted by City
Council Resolution 83-68, in that the Community Development Director has
determined that the project could not have any significant adverse effect on the
physical environment; therefore, the project is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines
Section 15061(b)(3); and,
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 recommend to the City Council approval of Zoning Code
Amendment 97-056 for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and as noted in
Exhibit "A".
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta Planning Commission, held this 22nd day of July, 1997, by the following vote,
to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Abels, Gardner, Kirk, Woodard, and Chairman
Butler
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Seaton and Tyler
ABSTAIN: None
RIC BUTLER, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
IY HERM//�N, Community Development Director
of La Qu nta, California
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"EXHIBIT A" NOT ATTACHED