PCRES 2003-002PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2003-002
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO
THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL TO CHANGE THE
CLASSIFICATION FOR FRED WARING DRIVE, ADAMS
STREET, AND DUNE PALMS ROAD IN THE CIRCULATION
ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN
CASE NO.: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2002-088
APPLICANT: CITY OF LA QUINTA
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 14th day of January, 2003, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to review a
General Plan Amendment to change the classification for Fred Waring Drive, Adams
Street, and Dune Palms Road in the Circulation Element of the General Plan as shown
on Exhibit "A", attached hereto; 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 Circulation
Element would change the classification for certain streets from Primary and
Secondary Arterials to Major and Primary Arterials. The proposed amendment
was analyzed by the City's traffic engineer, and was determined to be a
consistent with the General Plan Goals, Objectives and Policies. The on -going
review of street classifications in the Circulation Element is supported by the
General Plan Primary Goal of establishing and maintaining acceptable levels of
service on all community roadways.
2. Public Welfare. The proposed Amendment will not create conditions materially
detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare, insofar as the traffic
engineer determined that the change will maintain and improve circulation.
3. General Plan Compatibility. The proposed General Plan Amendment will be
compatible with the roadway classifications used by the City on other
roadways, and provides the City with greater flexibility in developing a safe,
comprehensive circulation system.
4. Property Suitability. The proposed Amendment is City-wide. The City's
roadway system and functional classification system support the change.
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Planning Commission Resolution 2003-002
General Plan Amendment 2002-088
Adopted: January 14, 2003
5. Change in Circumstances. The continued development of the City requires the
continued analysis of the best methods to build out a safe and efficient roadway
system, and this Amendment continues to support that development.
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 recommend approval to the City Council of General Plan
Amendment 200-088 for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and as
contained in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made part of.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta Planning Commission held on this 14th day of January, 2003, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Abels, Kirk, Robbins, Tyler, and Chairman Butler
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
RI BUTLER, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
J RRY HExiMAN, Community Development Director
ty of La Quinta, California
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Planning Commission Resolution 2003-002
General Plan Amendment 2002-088
Adopted: January 14, 2003
EXHIBIT "A"
STREET
EXISTING
PROPOSED
LOCATION
CLASSIFICATION
CLASSIFICATION
Fred Waring Drive
Primary Arterial
Major Arterial
Washington Street
A (4D)
6(D)
to Jefferson Street
Adams Street
Secondary Arterial
Primary Arterial
South of Highway
(41J)
A(4D)
1 1 1 to Avenue 48
Dune Palms Road
Secondary Arterial
Primary Arterial
South of Highway
(4U)
A(4D)
111 to Avenue 48
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