PCRES 2003-077PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2003-077
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES AND DESIGN
GUIDELINES FOR A SPECIFIC PLAN TO ALLOW A NEIGHBORHOOD
COMMERCIAL SHOPPING CENTER ON A 10.7 ACRE SITE LOCATED
AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF FRED WARING DRIVE AND
JEFFERSON STREET.
CASE NO.: SPECIFIC PLAN 2002-062
APPLICANT: JEFFERSON-WARING, LLC
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
California, did, on the 101h day of June, 241" day of June, 9`h day of September, and
the 14`h day of October, 2003 hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider a
request by Jefferson -Waring, LLC for approval of development principles and design
guidelines for a Specific Plan to allow a Neighborhood Commercial Shopping Center
on a 10.17 acre site, generally located at the southwest corner of Fred Waring
Drive and Jefferson Street, more particularly described as follows:
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WHEREAS, said Specific Plan application has complied with the
requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act
of 1970" as amended (Resolution 83-68), in that the Community Development
Department has conducted an Initial Study (Environmental Assessment 2002-462),
and determined that while the proposed project may have a significant impact on
the environment, mitigation measures have been imposed on the project that will
reduce impacts to less than significant levels, therefore, a Mitigated Negative
Declaration of Environmental Impact is recommended for certification; and,
WHEREAS, at said Public Hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said
Planning Commission did make the following mandatory findings pursuant to
Section 9.240.010 of the Zoning Code to justify recommending to the City Council
approval of said Specific Plan:
1. Consistency with the General Plan: The proposed project is consistent with
the goals and policies of the General Plan in that the design, height, scale and
mass of the project is compatible with the Neighborhood Commercial INC)
Land Use designation.
2. Public Welfare:_ Approval of the proposed project will not create conditions
materially detrimental to public health, safety and general welfare in that the
proposed project is consistent with the Specific Plan for the project.
Planning Commission Resolution 2003-077
Specific Plan 2002-062
Jefferson -Waring, LLC
October 14, 2003
3. Land Use Compatibility: The proposed project is compatible in terms of land
uses, in that it is consistent with the type of development allowed under the
City's General Plan under the Neighborhood Commercial designation.
4. Property Suitability: The proposed project is suitable and appropriate for the
subject property in that the site is zoned for neighborhood commercial uses in
accordance with the Specific Plan, Zoning Code, and the goals, objectives and
policies of the City's General Plan.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of
the City of La Quinta, California, as follows:
That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of
the Planning Commission for this Specific Plan;
2. That it does hereby recommend to the City Council approval of Specific Plan
2002-062 for the reasons set forth in this Resolution, subject to the
Conditions of Approval attached hereto;
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta Planning Commission held on this 14' day of October, 2003, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Abels, Daniels, Quill, Tyler and Chairman Kirk
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
KIFZ'fC, Chairman
La Quinta, California
PC PESO SP 2002-062.doc
Planning Commission Resolution 2003-077
Specific Plan 2002-062
Jefferson -Waring, LLC
October 14, 2003
ATTEST:
HERMAN, Community Development Director
La Quinta, California
PC RESO SP 2002-062.doc
Planning Commission Resolution 2003-077
Specific Plan 2002-062
Jefferson -Waring, LLC
Conditions of Approval - Adopted
October 14, 2003
GENERAL
1. The applicant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of La
Quinta ("City"), its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or
proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this Tentative
Parcel Map, or any Parcel Map recorded thereunder. The City shall have sole
discretion in selecting its defense counsel.
The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action or proceeding
and shall cooperate fully in the defense.
2. The conditions of approval for this Specific Plan (SP 02-062) are binding with
the conditions of approval of Site Development Permit (SDP 02-754) for the
same project. Development of the site shall be in conformance with the
Exhibits approved and contained in the files for Specific Plan 02-062 and Site
Development Permit 02-754.
3. All public agency letters received for this case are made part of the case file
documents for plan checking processes.
4. Approval of this Specific Plan is subject to compliance with Section 9.240 of
the Zoning Code, as applicable.
5. The applicant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of La
Quinta ("City"), its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or
proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this Specific
Plan. The City shall have sole discretion in selecting its defense counsel.
The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action or proceeding
and shall cooperate fully in the defense.
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