PCRES 2001-137PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2001-137
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL OF THE DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR AN 18.07
ACRE COMMUNITY PARK SITE LOCATED AT THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF ADAMS STREET AND
WESTWARD HO DRIVE
CASE NO.: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 20010-694
LA QUINTA COMMUNITY PARK
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did, on the 23rd day of October, 2001 hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider
Environmental Assessment 2001-438 for Capital Improvement Project 2001-694,
located at the northeast corner of Adams Street and Westward Ho Drive, more
particularly described as follows:
APN: 604-061-006
WHEREAS, said Environmental Assessment has complied with the
requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of
1 970" las amended; Resolution 83-68 adopted by the La Quinta City Council) in that
the Community Development Department has prepared an Initial Study (EA 2001-438)
and has determined that although the proposed Capital Improvement Project 2001-694
could have a significant adverse impact on the environment, there would not be a
significant effect in this case because appropriate mitigation measures were made a
part of the assessment and included in the conditions of approval and a Mitigated
Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact should be filed; and,
WHEREAS, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments,
if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said Planning Commission did find
the following facts, findings, and reasons to justify recommending certification of said
Capital Improvement Project:
1. The project, as amended, is consistent with the General Plan Park and
Recreation Element because it provides reasonable accessibility for residents
within its service area.
2. The project has been designed to be consistent with the Zoning Code in that it
complies with development standards for setbacks, landscaping, and parking
_ standards including lighting.
3. Processing and approval of this project is in compliance with the requirements
of the California Quality Act in that a Mitigated Negative Declaration has been
prepared.
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Planning Commission Resolution 2001-137
Capital Improvement Project 2000-694
October 26, 2001
4. The architectural design of the concession stand is appropriate for the site and
compatible with the surrounding environment.
5. The site design provides an interior circulation with pedestrian and bicycle
access, pedestrian amenities and is compatible with surrounding development
and quality of design prevalent in the City.
6. The landscaping design allows for extensive play fields and recreation areas for
the surrounding community.
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
Planning Commission in this case;
2. That the Planning Commission does hereby recommend approval of Capital
Improvement Project 2000-694.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta Planning Commission, held on this 26th day of October, 2001, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Butler, Kirk, Robbins, and Chairman Abels
NOES: Commissioner Tyler
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
JACQUES ABELS, Chalrman
City q~ La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
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HE AN, Community Development Director
La Quinta, California
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