PCRES 2002-019PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2002-019
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO
THE CITY COUNCIL ASSIGNING ZONING TO 50 ACRES
GENERALLY BOUNDED BY MILES AVENUE ON THE
NORTH, COACHELLA VALLEY STORMWATER CHANNEL
ON THE SOUTH, WASHINGTON STREET ON THE WEST
AND INCO CENTURY SINGLE FAMILY SUBDIVISION ON
THE EAST
CASE NO.: ZONE CHANGE 2001-105
APPLICANT: CITY OF LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 22nd day of January, 2002, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing for the La
Quinta Redevelopment Agency for review of a Zone Change to change the zoning
designation on 50 acres generally located at the southeast corner of Miles Avenue and
Washington Street, north of the Coachella Valley Stormwater Channel, and more
particularly described as:
APNs 604-040-012, 604-040-013, 604-040-023 and 604-040-037
WHEREAS, said Specific Plan has complied with the requirements of "The
Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" as amended
(Resolution 83-63), in that an Environmental Assessment (EA 2001-436) was prepared
for Specific Plan 2001-055 and found that although the proposed project will have
environmental impacts, all impacts can be mitigated to a less than significant level;
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 Zone Change:
1 . The proposed project is consistent with the goals and policies of the La Quinta
General Plan, and the Land Use Map for the General Plan and surrounding
development and land use designations, ensuring land use compatibility.
2. The Zone Change will not be detrimental to the public health, safety and
welfare, as it has been designed to be compatible with surrounding
development, and conform with the City's standards and requirements.
3. The Zone Change is compatible with the City's Zoning Ordinance in that it
supports the development of Low Density Residential, Medium Density, Tourist
Commercial uses.
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Planning Commission Resolution 2002-019
Zone Change 2001-105 - The Gateway
Adopted: January 22, 2002
4. The Zone Change supports the orderly development of the City.
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 Environmental Assessment
2001-436 assessed the environmental concerns of the Zone Change; and,
3. That it does recommend approval to the City Council of Zone Change 2001-105
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 22nd 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
Quinta, California
ATTEST:
IY HWRMAN, Community Development Director
of La Quinta, California
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Planning Commission Resolution 2002-019
Zone Change 2001-105 - The Gateway
Adopted: January 22, 2002
EXHIBIT "A"
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