PCRES 2002-008PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2002-008
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO
THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A CHANGE FROM LOW
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL
FOR 14 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF JEFFERSON STREET AND AVENUE 52
CASE NO.: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2001-081
APPLICANT: TOLL BROTHERS, INC.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 8th day of January 2002, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to review a
General Plan Amendment to change 14 acres of land designated Low Density
Residential to Neighborhood Commercial at the northeast corner of Jefferson Street
and Avenue 52; and
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 General Plan Amendment:
1 . Internal General Plan Consistency. The proposed amendment to the Land Use
Map would change 14 acres of land designated Low Density Residential to
Neighborhood Commercial. This represents a logical extension of the land use
pattern in the City, and is supported by General Plan goals and policies
regarding providing a full range of services and opportunities for City residents.
2. Public Welfare. The proposed amendment will not negatively impact public
safety, insofar as the land use change is a logical extension of the land use
pattern in the City.
3. General Plan Compatibility. The proposed General Plan amendment will be
compatible with the General Plan, insofar as Neighborhood Commercial is an
existing designation in the City and this change represents a furtherance of
General Plan goals.
4. Property Suitability. The property is generally flat, located at the corner of two
major roadways, and suitable for commercial development.
5. Change in Circumstances. The continued development of the City requires the
continued modification of the Land Use Map, and this amendment continues to
support that development.
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Planning Commission Resolution 2002-008
General Plan Amendment 2001-081 - Toll Brothers, Inc.
Adopted: January 8, 2002
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;
2. That it does hereby confirm the conclusion that the Environmental Assessment
(EA 2001-437) assessed the environmental concerns of the General Plan
Amendment; and,
3. That it does recommend approval to the City Council of General Plan
Amendment 2001-081 for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and as
contained in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part of.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta Planning Commission held on this 8th day of January 2002, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Butler, Kirk, Robbins, Tyler, and Chairman Abels
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None A
tS ABELS, Chairmar
La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
JEFiPY HERWAN, Community Development Director
City of La Quinta, California
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Planning Commission Resolution 2002-008
General Plan Amendment 2001-081 - Toll Brothers, Inc.
Adopted: January 8, 2002
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