PCRES 2001-112PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001-112
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO
THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO
ALLOW 18 FOOT HIGH LIGHTING STANDARDS IN
PARKING LOTS ON THE WEST SIDE OF WASHINGTON
STREET, BETWEEN 47TH AND 48TH AVENUES.
CASE NO.: SPECIFIC PLAN 00-042, AMENDMENT #1
APPLICANT: LA QUINTA ARTS FOUNDATION
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 28th day of August, 2001, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing for the La
Quinta Arts Foundation for review of a Specific Plan Amendment to allow 18 foot high
lighting standards within the parking lots on 28.33± acres located on the west side
of Washington Street, between Avenues 47 and 48, more particularly described as:
APN 643-090-024
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 recommending
approval of said Specific Plan Amendment:
The proposed Specific Plan Amendment is consistent with the goals and policies
of the La Quinta General Plan, and the Land Use Map for the General Plan and
supports the development of the proposed project.
2. The proposed Specific Plan Amendment is compatible with the City's Zoning
Ordinance in that it implements the City's lighting standards.
3. The proposed Specific Plan Amendment will not be detrimental to the public
health, safety and welfare, as it will provide a safe environment for drivers and
pedestrians.
4. Development of the proposed Specific Plan Amendment is compatible with the
parcel on which it is proposed, and surrounding land uses along Washington
Street.
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 constitute the findings of the Planning
Commission in this case;
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Planning Commission Resolution 2001-112
Specific Plan 2000-042, Amendment #1
La Quinta Arts Foundation
Adopted August 28, 2001
2. That it does hereby determine that the Specific Plan Amendment is within the
scope of Environmental Assessment 00-394 and no further environmental
review is required; and,
3. That it does recommend approval to the City Council of Specific Plan 2000-
042, Amendment #1 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 28th day of August, 2001, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Butler, Kirk, Robbins, Tyler, and Chairman Abels
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
M/
ES ABELS, Chairman
La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
CHRISTINE DI IORIO, Planning Manager
City of La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001-112
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - ADOPTED
SPECIFIC PLAN 2000-042, AMENDMENT #1
LA OUINTA ARTS FOUNDATION
AUGUST 28, 2001
The applicant agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City of La
Quinta in the event of any legal claim or litigation arising out of the City's
approval of this project. This indemnification shall include any award toward
attorney's fees. The City of La Quinta shall have the right to select its defense
counsel in its sole discretion.
2. The applicant shall specify on the lighting plan that the light fixtures will be
brown in color to blend with the adjacent hillside and the light fixtures shall be
a maximum of 18-feet in height.
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