PCRES 2002-092PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2002-092
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO
THE CITY COUNCIL, AMENDING CHAPTER 9.60, SECTION
9.60.030- FENCES AND WALLS, OF THE LA QUINTA
MUNICIPAL CODE, TO PERMIT SPLIT RAIL FENCING IN
THE FRONT YARD WITHIN RESIDENTIAL ZONES
CASE NO.: ZCA 2002-073
APPLICANT: CITY OF LA QUINTA
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 24th day of September, 2002, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to amend
Section 9.60.030 of the Municipal Code, to allow split two rail wood fencing in the
front yard within residential zones; and
WHEREAS, the text amendment is exempt pursuant to Chapter 2.6,
Section 21080 of the Public Resources Code, California Environmental Quality Act
statutes, and Section 15268, Ministerial Projects, of the CEQA Guidelines; 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 Zoning Code Amendment:
1 . The proposed text changes are 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 proposed text changes will not be detrimental to the public health, safety
and welfare, as they have been designed to be compatible with surrounding
development, and conform with the City's standards and requirements.
3. The proposed text changes 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.
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Planning Commission Resolution 2002-092
Zoning Code Amendment 2002-073
Adopted: September 24, 2002
2. That it does hereby confirm the conclusion that the Zoning Code Amendment
is exempt from CEQA, pursuant to Chapter 2.6, Section 21080 of the Public
Resources Code, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Statutes, and
Section 15268, Ministerial Projects, of the CEQA Guidelines.
3. That it does recommend approval of Zoning Code Amendment 2002-073 to the
City Council for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and contained in Exhibit
"A" attached hereto.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta Planning Commission held on this 24th day of September, 2002, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Abels, Kirk, Robbins, Tyler, and Chairman Butler
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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RIC14 BUTLER, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
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of La Quinta, California
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EXHIBIT "A"
Section 9.60.030 FENCES AND WALLS.
AMEND:
E. Fence Construction and Materials. All fencing in...
1. Wood Fencing.
a. Except for gates, split two rail fencing , and equestrian fencing regulated...
ADD:
E. 1 A. Split Rail Fencing. Split two rail wood
fencing
with ood. brick. or blo-
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