PCRES 1997-074PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 97-074
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO
THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC PLAN 97-030
CASE NO. SP 97-030
APPLICANT: THOMAS BIENEK
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did, on
the 14th day of October, 1997, hold a duly -noticed Public Hearing and continued said Public Hearing
to the 28' day of October and 12"' day of November, 1997 to consider "The Pairings at La Quinta",
a Specific Plan with development guidelines and standards, consisting of a combination of retail,
office, commercial services, entertainment, and restaurants on 21.4 acres, generally located at the
northeast corner of Adams Street and 48"' Avenue, more particularly described as:
A PORTION OF APN: 643-003-032
WHEREAS, said Specific Plan has complied with the requirements of "The Rules to
Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" as amended (Resolution 83-63). The
Community Development Department has prepared Environmental Assessment 97-344 which states
this Specific Plan will not have a significant impact on the environment based on approved Conditions
of Approval. Community Development Director has conducted an Initial Study and has determined
that, although the project could have a significant adverse impact on the environment, the mitigation
measures incorporated into the Conditions of Approval will mitigate those project impacts to levels
of insignificance
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 a recommendation for approval of said
Specific Plan:
That the proposed Specific Plan is consistent with the goals and policies of the La Quinta
General Plan in that the property is designated Mixed Commercial which permits the uses
proposed for the property. The Land Use Element, Mixed/Regional Commercial (M/RC)
(Policy 2-3.1), allows major retail business. The project floor area ratio is .08 which is
consistent with General Plan development standards. The project is consistent with the goals,
policies and intent of the La Quinta General Plan Land Use Element (Chapter 2) provided the
conditions are met.
2. That the Specific Plan is compatible with the existing and anticipated area development in that
the project, as conditioned, provides adequate circulation. The General Plan Circulation
Element identifies Adams Street and 48"' Avenue as secondary image corridors; it will have
street improvements with a landscaped median and abundant landscaping contiguous to the
street right-of-way consistent with Circulation Policy 3-4.1.2. The landscape setbacks are
consistent with Circulation Element Policy 3-4.1.11. The project, as conditioned, is
consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan Circulation Element.
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3. That the project will be provided with adequate utilities and public services to ensure public
health and safety.
4. That the proposed Specific Plan is conceptual; further review of Phase 11 development will
be required under a Site Development Permit review process at which, time project related
conditions will be attached to mitigate impacts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE 1T 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 confirming the conclusion of Environmental Assessment 97-
344 indicating that the proposed Specific Plan will not result in any significant environmental
impacts as mitigated by the recommended Conditions of Approval,
3. That it does hereby recommend approval of the above -described Specific. Plan request for the
reasons set forth in this Resolution, and subject to the attached Conditions of Approval.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
Planning Commission, held on this 12th day of November, 1997, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Abels, Kirk, Tyler, and Woodard
NOES. Commissioners Butler and Gardner
ABSENT: Commissioner Seaton
ABSTAIN: None
RIC BUTLER, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
ty HJ. WAN, Community Development Director
of La Quinta, California
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL NOT
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