PCRES 1999-006PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 99-006
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO
THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 98-09
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 98-09
CITY OF LA QUINTA
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did, on the 12th day of January, 1999, hold adult'-noticed Public Hearing for
consideration of conceptual landscape improvement plans for Washington Street,
from 500 feet south of the La Quinta Evacuation Channel to Avenue 50; and,
WHEREAS, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments,
if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said Planning Commission did
make the following mandatory findings recommending approval of said Capital
Improvement Project 98-09:
Finding Number 1 -Consistency with General Plan:
A. The Circulation Element of the General Plan designates Washington Street as
a primary arterial street. As such, development of landscaped parkways
adjacent to and landscaped medians within Washington Street are allowed.
In this way, the project is consistent with the goals, policies and intent of the
La Quinta General Plan Circulation Element.
Finding Number 2 -Consistency with Zoning Code:
A. Washington Street parkway and median landscaping is consistent with the
City's Zoning Code in that water efficient and drought tolerant plant material,
subject to the approval of the Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner and
the Coachella Valley Water District are proposed.
B. Washington Street parkway and median landscape lighting is consistent with
the City's Zoning Code in that adequately shielded and filtered outdoor
landscape light fixtures are proposed which will not produce a detrimental
effect on astronomical observations, will not inefficiently utilize electrical
energy, nor create a public nuisance or safety hazard.
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Capital Improvement Project 98-09
January 12, 1999
Finding Number 3 -Compliance with CEQA:
A. Capital Improvement Project 98-09 is subject to the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act per Public Resources Code Section 65457
1a), and as such, the Community Development Department has prepared an
Initial Study (Environmental Assessment 98-374).
Finding Number 4 -Landscape Design
A. The proposed landscaping improvements incorporate native plants, shrubs, and
trees within the Washington Street parkways and median which will provide
a visual relief against perimeter walls, emphasize improvements related to the
Washington Street bridge, provide a harmonious transition between adjacent
land uses, and provide an overall unifying influence to enhance the visual
continuity of the project.
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 constitutes the findings of
the Planning Commission for this Environmental Assessment.
2. That it does hereby recommend approval to the City Council of Capital
Improvement Project 98-09 for the reasons set forth in this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta Planning Commission held on this 12th day of January, 1999, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Abels, Butler, Robbins, and Chairman Tyler.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Kirk
ABSTAIN: None
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Planning Commission Resolution 99-006
Capital Improvement Project 98-09
January 12, 1999
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ROBERT T. TYLER, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
HER AN, Community Development Director
La uinta, California
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