PCRES 2003-104PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2003-104
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL
OF CHANGES TO CHAPTER 2.0 (LAND USE ELEMENT)
OF THE CITY'S GENERAL PLAN TO ALLOW HIGH
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL USES IN A COMMERCIAL PARK
(CP) DISTRICT
CASE: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2003-095
APPLICANT: CITY OF LA QUINTA
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 General Plan Amendment 2003-095 to allow High Density
Residential uses in the Commercial Park land use area with a Conditional Use
Permit;
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department published the
November 25" Planning Commission Public Hearing notice (1/8 page Display Ad)
in the Desert Sun newspaper on November 13, 2003, as prescribed by Section
9.200.110 (Public Notice Procedure) of the Municipal Code. The public
comment period began on November 14, 2003. Public Hearing notices were
also mailed to local public agencies. To date, no written comments have been
received; and
WHEREAS, the La Quinta Community Development Department has
completed Environmental Assessment 2003-485. Based upon this Assessment,
the project will not have a significant adverse effect on the environment;
therefore, a Negative Declaration is recommended. A Notice of Intent to Adopt
a Negative Declaration was posted with the Riverside County Recorder's office
on October 21, 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 text changes:
A. Consistency with the General Plan: The General Plan provides direction for
growth and provides practical policy implementation tools to manage that
growth. The proposed Amendment is internally consistent with the goals,
Planning Commission Resolution 2003-104
General Plan Amendment 2003-095
Adopted: November 25, 2003
objectives and policies of the General Plan in that it provides for a mix of
land uses in the Commercial Park District, and allows high density
residential uses to assist implementation of the City's Housing and
Circulation Elements goals and policies.
B. Public Welfare: Approval of the proposed land use Amendment will not
create conditions materially detrimental to public health, safety and
general welfare in that high intensity residential uses are typically allowed
in urban corridors and subject to environmental review.
C. Land Use Compatibility: The proposed Amendment is compatible with
other high intensity land uses that are allowed in a Regional Commercial
District.
D. Property Suitability: The land use designation change is suitable for the
Commercial Park District in that it enhances the goals and objectives of
the City's General Plan (i.e., Housing and Circulation Elements).
E. Change in Circumstances: The Amendment broadens the number of land
uses that can be developed in the Commercial Park area.
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 2003-485 in that no significant effects on the
environment were identified; and
3. That it does hereby recommend to the City Council approval of General
Plan Amendment 2003-095 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 25`h day of November, 2003, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Abels, Daniels, Quill, Tyler and Chairman Kirk
Planning Commission Resolution 2003-104
General Plan Amendment 2003-095
Adopted: November 25, 2003
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
TOM KIRI , Chairman
City a Quinta, California
ATTEST:
JER" HERMAN, Community Development Director
City c# La Quinta, California
Pla
nning Commission Resolution 2003 104
General Plan Amendment 2003-095
Adopted: November 25, 2003
Exhibit "A"
Amend Table 2.1 of Chapter 2.0 (Land Use) of the General Plan as follows:
"Commercial Park, CP — The typical land use under this designation are office,
light industrial and high density residential: warehousing and storage,
office/warehouse combined uses, high technology light manufacturing,
automotive repair, and high density residential uses."
Amend Program 2.1 of the Commercial Goals, Policies and Programs of Chapter
2.0 (Land Use) of the General Plan as follows:
"Program 2.1: Residential development shall not be permitted within 600 feet of
Highway 111 in the Regional Commercial designation, except as allowed in the
non-residential overlay in the Development Code. Residential developments in
the Commercial Park designation can be up to 16 dwelling units per acre without
being in a Specific Plan area."