PCRES 2003-034PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2003-034
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO
THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL TO REDESIGNATE 2.33
ACRES FROM THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC) LAND
USE DESIGNATION TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (LDR)
FOR THREE PARCELS LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF CALEO BAY AND VIA FLORENCE WITHIN
LAKE LA QUINTA
CASE: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2003-092
APPLICANT: JIM HAYHOE FOR MIKE LANG
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did, on the 10`" day of June, 2003, hold a duly -noticed Public Hearing to consider
General Plan Amendment 2003-092 to redesignate 2.33 acres from the Community
Commercial (CC) designation to Low Density Residential (LDR) designation for three
parcels located at northeast corner of Caleo Bay and Via Florence within Lake La
Quinta, more particularly described as:
Assessor's Parcel Numbers: 643-200-009 to -011
Parcels 9-11 of Parcel Map 27892
Portion Section 30, T5S, R7E, SBBM
WHEREAS, on Mach 20, 2002, the City Council approved a citywide
General Plan Update changing the commercial properties in Lake La Quinta to
Community Commercial (CC) from Mixed/Regional Commercial (M/RC) by adoption of
Resolution 2002-44, currently with certification of an Environmental Impact Report
(EIR No. 2000091023) by adoption of Resolution 2002-43; and
WHEREAS, on April 8, 2003, the Community Development Department
mailed case file materials to all affected agencies for their review and comment. All
written comments are on file with the Community Development Department; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department published the Public
Hearing notice in the Desert Sun newspaper on May 21, 2003, for the June 10, 2003
Planning Commission meeting as prescribed by Section 13.12.100 (Public Notice
Procedure) of the Subdivision Ordinance. Notices were also mailed to all property
owners within 500 feet of the development site on May 15, 2003. To date, only a
letter of support from the Lake La Quinta HOA has been received; and
WHEREAS, the La Quinta Community Development Department has
completed Environmental Assessment 2003-473. Based upon this Assessment, the
project will not have a significant adverse effect on the environment; therefore, a
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Planning Commission Resolution 2003-034
General Plan Amendment 2003-092 - Jim Hayhoe
Adopted: June 10, 2003
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Mitigated Negative Declaration is recommended. A Notice of Intent to Adopt a
Mitigated Negative Declaration was posted with the Riverside County Recorder's office
on May 16, 2003, as required by Section 15072 of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) statutes; 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 pursuant to Section
9.230.020 of the Zoning Code to justify a recommendation to the City Council for
approval of said land use change:
1. Consistency with the General Plan: The General Plan provides direction for
growth and practical policy implementation tools to manage that growth. The
proposed amendment is internally consistent with the goals, objectives and
policies of the General Plan in that it provides for a mix of land uses similar to
what currently exists in the immediate area. Adding this project to the Lake La
Quinta development (i.e., Low Density Residential parcels) will establish a land
use density of 2.7 dwelling units per acre which is within the LDR category
range.
2. Public Welfare: Approval of the proposed land use change will not create
conditions materially detrimental to public health, safety and general welfare in
that the proposal is consistent with existing Lake La Quinta land uses.
3. Land Use Compatibility_: The proposed project is compatible with surrounding
Lake La Quinta land uses and provides a buffer between existing houses and
commercial parcels to the west of Caleo Bay. Although the proposed residential
project will generate traffic, the proposed land use change will add less traffic
to the area than the existing commercial designation.
4. Property Suitability: The proposed land use designation is suitable and
appropriate for the property in that it is consistent with the Lake La Quinta
community and urban services are currently accessible to the parcels in
accordance with the goals and objectives of the General Plan.
5. Chaogp in Circumstances: The continued development of the City requires
ongoing analysis to accommodate various land uses as prescribed by the City's
General Plan Land Use Element. Approval of the proposed land use change is
warranted because there is a need to supply residential uses adjacent to
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Planning Commission Resolution 2003-034
General Plan Amendment 2003-092 - Jim Hayhoe
Adopted: June 10, 2003
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ATTEST:
iY HEOVAN, Community Development Director
of La Quinta, California
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CASE: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2003-092
Exhibit "A"
Under the request, the Community Commercial (CC) designation will be converted to
Low Density Residential (LDR) for the 2.33-acre site (three parcels) located at the
northeast corner of Caleo Bay and Via Florence within Lake La Quinta. The new LDR
category allows a residential density of up to four dwelling units per acre. Applicant:
Jim Hayhoe for Mike Lang
Assessor's Parcel Numbers: 643-200-009 to -01 1; Parcels 9-1 1 of Parcel Map 27892
Portion Section 30, T5S, R7E, SBBM
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