PCRES 2002-029PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2002-029
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 2001-14, FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A FIRE STATION
CASE NO.: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 2001-14
APPLICANT: CITY OF LA QUINTA
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 26th day of February, 2002, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider
the request of the City to allow the construction of a fire station on the west side of
Adams Street, approximately 800 feet north of Miles Avenue; and
WHEREAS, said Capital Improvement Project request has complied with
the requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act
of 1970" as amended by Resolution 83-8, in that Environmental Assessment 2001-
440 was prepared; 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 a recommendation for approval of
said Capital Improvement Project.
The Capital Improvement Project is consistent with the City's General Plan in
that the proposed project furthers the City's General Plan goals for a full service
community. The use is consistent with the goals and policies and intent of the
General Plan Land Use Element (Chapter 2).
2. The approval of this Capital Improvement Project is consistent with the Zoning
Ordinance in that the project will conform to development standards contained
in the Development Code.
3. The proposed land use will not create conditions materially detrimental to the
public health, safety and general welfare or injurious to, or incompatible with
other land uses in that the project will integrate into the existing neighborhood.
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 2002-029
Capital Improvement Project 2001-14
Adopted: February 26, 2002
2. That the Planning Commission does hereby recommend approval by the City
Council of Capital Improvement Project 2001-14 to allow construction of a fire
station on 1.4 acres.
3. That it does hereby confirm the conclusion that the Environmental Assessment
(EA 2001-440) assessed the environmental concerns of this Capital
Improvement Project.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta City Planning Commission, held on this 26th day of February, 2002, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Butler, Kirk, Robbins, Tyler, and Chairman Abels
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ABSENT: None _
ABSTAIN: None
ES ABELS, Chairman
La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
OEgRY HEYMAN, Community Development Director
Ci of La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2002-029
- CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL -ADOPTED
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 2001-14
ADOPTED: FEBRUARY 26, 2002
GENERAL
1 . The height of the palm trees is to be substantial.
2. The design of the landscaping along the driveway and over the entire site
shall take into consideration the grade.
3. Vine material shall be added to the wall on the street side, west side and
south side.
4. The pine trees in the streetscape shall be replaced with something consistent
with what is across Adams Street.
5. The perimeter wall shall be split face and a split face veneer used instead of
the wainscoting.
6. The roof color shall be compatible with the split face color.
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