PCRES 2000-071RESOLUTION NO. 2000-071
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO
THE CITY COUNCIL CLOSURE OF A 100-FOOT LONG
SEGMENT OF AVENIDA MENDOZA TO MOTORIZED
VEHICULAR TRAFFIC SOUTH OF FRANCES HACK PARK
BETWEEN AVENIDA MONTEZUMA AND THE ALLEY
CASE NO.: RW-C 2000-001
APPLICANT: CITY OF LA QUINTA
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did
on the 10th day of October, 2000, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing for the City of
La Quinta to review the proposed street closure of Avenida Mendoza to motorized
vehicular traffic south of Frances Hack Park between Avenida Montezuma and the
alley; and
WHEREAS, in 1935, subdivision map entitled Santa Carmelita at Vale La
Quinta, Unit 14, created Lot G on the tract map as Avenida Mendoza and was
irrevocably dedicated to public use, and subsequently accepted by the City of La
Quinta; and
WHEREAS, the City of La Quinta now desires to close a 100-foot long segment
of Avenida Mendoza to motorized vehicular traffic south of Frances Hack Park, which
is shown as Lots 130 and 131 on the tract map, between Avenida Montezuma and
the alley, but continue to accommodate pedestrians and bicycle traffic through the
closure area; and
WHEREAS, proposed closure to motorized vehicular traffic is permissible under
Vehicle Code §21101(a)(1) and La Quinta City Council Resolution 2000-99; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony
and arguments, if any, of interested persons wanting to be heard, said Planning
Commission did make the following mandatory findings recommending closure of the
proposed street segment:
1 . The 100-foot long segment of Avenida Mendoza south of Frances Hack Park
between Avenida Montezuma and the alley is no longer needed for motorized
vehicular traffic.
2. Closure of the 100-foot long segment of Avenida Mendoza is consistent with
the goals and policies of the La Quinta General Plan, and the Circulation
System Policy Diagram contained therein.
Planning Commission Resolution 2000-071
RW-C 2000-001
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City
of La Quinta, California, as follows:
Section 1. The area proposed for closure to motorized vehicular traffic is more
particularly described as being that part of Lot G located south of Avenida
Montezuma's south right of way line, which is Lots N and 0 on the tract map, where
said southerly line projects across Lot G; and located north of the alley's north right
of way line, which is Lots Q and R on the tract map, where said northerly line
projects across Lot G. The area of closure is sixty feet wide, east to west, and one
hundred feet long, north to south, and contains 6,000 square feet.
Section 2. The closure area is no longer needed for motorized vehicular traffic
and there are sufficient alternative routes in the immediate area to complete access
needs of motorists to properties in the area with inconsequential impact.
Section 3. Closure of the 100-foot long segment of Avenida Mendoza is
consistent with the General Plan.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City
Council, held on this 10th day of October, 2000, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Abels, Butler, Kirk, Tyler, and Chairman Robbins
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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STEVE ROBBINS, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
JERflY HERIJAN, Community Development Director
Ci V of La Cjinta, California
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