PCRES 2003-035PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2003-035
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO
THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A ZONE CHANGE TO
REDESIGNATE 2.33 ACRES FROM THE CC -COMMUNITY
COMMERCIAL DESIGNATION TO RL-LOW DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL FOR THREE PARCELS LOCATED AT THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF CALEO BAY AND VIA
FLORENCE WITHIN LAKE LA QUINTA
CASE: ZONE CHANGE 2003-114
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
Zone Change 2003-114 to redesignate 2.33 acres from the CC -Community
Commercial to RL-Low Density Residential for three parcels located on the east side
of Caleo Bay and north of Via Florence within Lake La Quinta, more particularly
described as:
Assessor's Parcel Numbers: 643-200-009 to -011
Parcel 9-11 of Parcel Map 27892
Portion Section 30, T5S, R7E, SBBM
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, on April 15, 2003, the City Council adopted Ordinance No.
381 changing the zone district designation from the site from Regional Commercial to
Community Commercial in compliance with the March 20, 2002 General Plan Update;
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 9.200.110 (Public Notice
Procedure) of the Zoning Ordinance. Notices were also mailed to property owners
within 500 feet 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
Mitigated Negative Declaration is recommended. A Notice of Intent to Adopt a
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Planning Commission Resolution 2003-035
Zone Change 2003-114, Jim Hayhoe
Adopted: June 10, 2003
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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
9.220.010 of the Zoning Code to justify a recommendation to the City Council for
approval of said Zone 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 project is consistent with the City's goals, objectives and policies of
the General Plan in that the project will assist the City by providing a mix of land
uses for future development to help meet the needs of the community per
General Plan Amendment 2003-092.
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 proposed change is consistent with existing Lake La Quinta land uses.
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.
3. Land Use Compatibility: The proposed project is compatible with surrounding
uses and in conformance with General Plan Amendment 2003-092. Adding this
project to the Lake La Quinta development will establish a land use density of
2.7 dwelling units per acre which is within the LDR category range.
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 in accordance with Zoning Code standards. Urban services are
currently accessible to the parcels in accordance with the goals and objectives
of the General Plan.
5. Change in Circumstances: Approval of the proposed Zone Change is warranted
because there is a need to supply residential uses adjacent to Caleo Bay
commercial areas. This change provides a transitional land use between Lake
La Quinta residential houses and future commercial uses on the west side of _
Caleo Bay.
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Planning Commission Resolution 2003-035
Zone Change 2003-114,Jim Hayhoe
Adopted: June 10, 2003
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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 correct and constitute the findings of the
Planning Commission in this case;
2. That it does hereby recommend to the City Council certification of
Environmental Assessment 2003-473 in that no significant effects on the
environment were identified, provided mitigation measures are met; and
3. That it does hereby recommend approval to the City Council of Zone Change
2003-114 as contained in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and made a part of this
Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta Planning Commission, held on this 10"' day of June, 2003, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Abels, Kirk, Robbins, Tyler, and Chairman Butler
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
I H BUT ER, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
JE HERM[AN, Community Development Director
CV o La Quinta, California
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CASE: ZONE CHANGE 2003-114
Exhibit "A"
Under the request, the CC -Community Commercial designation will be converted to RL-
Low Density Residential for the 2.33-acre site (three parcels) located at the northeast
corner of Caleo Bay and Via Florence within Lake La Quinta. 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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