PCRES 2003-099PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2003-099
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVAL OF A ZONE CHANGE TO CHANGE ZONING
DESIGNATIONS FROM MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (RM) TO
LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (RL) AND GOLF COURSE (GC),
MIXED/REGIONAL COMMERCIAL (M/RC) TO NEIGHBORHOOD
COMMERCIAL (CN), AND TO ELIMINATE THE MAJOR COMMUNITY
FACILITY (MC) DESIGNATION
CASE NO.: ZONE CHANGE 2003-116
APPLICANT: CORAL OPTION I, LLC
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
California, did, on the 25`h day of November, 2003, hold a duly noticed Public
Hearing to consider a Zone Change to change zoning designations from Medium
Density Residential to Low Density Residential, and Golf Course (GC),
Mixed/Regional Commercial (M/RC) to Neighborhood Commercial (CN), and to
eliminate the Major Community Facility (MC) designation, for land generally located
at the northwest corner of Avenue 60 and Monroe Street, more particularly
described as follows:
APNs: 764-200-001 thru 007; 764-210-001 thru 006
WHEREAS, said Environmental Assessment has complied with the
requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act
of 1970" (as amended; Resolution 83-68 adopted by the La Quinta City Council) in
that the Community Development Department has prepared Environmental
Assessment 2003-483 and has determined that although the proposed project
could have a significant adverse impact on the environment, mitigation measures
have been imposed on the project that would reduce impacts to less than
significant levels, and 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 of approval to
recommend to the City Council approval of said Zone Change:
1. Consistency with the General Plan: The proposed Zone Change is consistent
with the goals, objectives and policies of the General Plan in that the Zone
Change will continue to provide single-family, golf course and commercial
development adjacent to existing developments.
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Planning Commission Resolution 2003-099
Zone Change 2003-116
Coral Option I, LLC
November 25, 2003
2. Public Welfare: Approval of the proposed Zone Change will not create
conditions materially detrimental to public health, safety and general welfare in
that the proposed changes are less intense and consistent with existing land
uses north and south in the immediate area.
3. Land Use Compatibility: The new zoning will be compatible with existing and
surrounding zoning designations in that it will be consistent with development
in the immediate area and the City of La Quinta General Plan.
4. Property Suitability: The new zoning will be suitable and appropriate for the
subject property in that it will be consistent with the permitted uses in the
immediate area and in accordance with the Zoning Code. Urban services are
currently accessible to the area, which would allow for planned development
in accordance with goals, objectives and policies of the City of La Quinta
Zoning Code and General Plan.
5. Change in Circumstances: Approval of the new zoning is warranted because
the land has been determined to be suitable for residential, commercial and
recreational development. The change in zoning is also warranted because
similar uses currently exist north and south of the project site.
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; and
2. That it does hereby recommend approval to the City Council of Zone Change
2003-116, as contained in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part of, for
the reasons set forth in this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City
of La Quinta Planning Commission, held on this 25`h day of November, 2003, by
the following vote, to wit:
PC RESO ZC 03 116.doc
Planning Commission Resolution 2003-099
Zone Change 2003-116
Coral Option I, LLC
November 25, 2003
AYES: Commissioners Abels, Daniels, Quill, Tyler and Chairman Kirk
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
TOKV KIRK Chairman
City Of 1,4 Quinta, California
ZHERMAN
unity Development Director
of La Quinta, California
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EXHIBIT A
Proposed Zoning
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Zoning Classifications
Low Density Residential — RL
Neighborhood Commercial (CN)
Golf Course r PC