PCRES 2003-105PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2003-105
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF
AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 9.80.040 (TABLE 9-5)
OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW HIGH DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL USES (UP TO 16 DWELLING UNITS PER
ACRE) IN THE COMMERCIAL PARK ZONING DISTRICT,
SUBJECT TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
CASE NO.: ZONE CODE AMENDMENT 2003-078
APPLICANT: CITY OF LA QUINTA
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
California, did, on the 251h day November, 2003, hold a duly -noticed Public Hearing
to consider an amendment to Section 9.80.040 (Table 9-5) of the Municipal Code
to allow high density residential uses (up to 16 dwelling units per acre) in a
Commercial Park (CP) Zoning District, subject to a Conditional Use Permit
application; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department published the
November 251h 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
Assessment 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 desiring to be heard, said
Planning Commission did find the following facts and reasons to justify the
recommendation to the City Council for approval of said Zone Code Amendment
pursuant to Section 9.200.020 of the Municipal Code:
1. The proposed text changes are consistent with the goals and policies of
General Plan Amendment 2003-095 to allow High Density Residential uses in
Planning Commission Resolution 2003-105
Zone Code Amendment 2003-078
Adopted: November 25, 2003
Commercial Park land use areas to enhance the land uses surrounding the
Highway 111 transportation corridor.
2. The proposed text changes will not be detrimental to the public health,
safety and welfare, in that a Conditional Use Permit application will be
required for any residential development request pursuant to the
requirements of Section 9.210.020 of the Zoning Code.
3. The proposed change will ensure a broad mix of land uses in the Commercial
Park District that will enhance the City's marketability and promote a diverse
community of commercial and residential activities. A residential land use in
the Commercial Park area will enhance and provide a transition to Regional
Commercial land uses that abut Highway 111, a Primary Image Corridor.
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; and
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 the above -
described Zone Code Amendment 2003-078 for the reasons set forth in this
Resolution and Exhibit "A" attached hereto.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta Planning Commission, held on this 25" day of November, 2003, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Abels, Daniels, Quill, Tyler and Chairman Kirk
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
TO K, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
Planning Commission Resolution 2003-105
Zone Code Amendment 2003-078
Adopted: November 25, 2003
ATTEST:
X,RRY HEWAN, Community Development Director
City f La Quinta, California
Planning Commission Resolution 2003-105
Zone Code Amendment 2003-078
Adopted: November 25, 2003
EXHIBIT "A"
Amend the Residential, Lodging and Child Care Uses in Table 9-5 of Section
9.80.040 of the Municipal Code as follows:
TABLE 9-5 Permitted Uses in Nonresidential Districts
P = Principal Use
District
A = Accessory Use
C = Conditional Use Permit
= Minor Use Permit
T = Temporary Use Permit
X = Prohibited Use
S = Specific Plan
Regional
Commercial
Community
Neighbor-
Tour-
Ofc.
Major
Com.
Park
Com.
hood
Commer-cial
ist
Com.
Com.
Commun-
ity
Facil.
Land Use
CR
CP
CC
CN
CT
CO
MC
Residential, Lodging and Child
Care Uses
Townhome and multifamily dwelling as
C*
C**
X
X
X
X
X
a primary use *If part of a mixed -use
project per Section 9.80.020 or
9.80.030. **Subject to Section 9.30.070
(RH, High Density Residential District)
to determine density, building heights,
setbacks, etc. Affordable housing
projects shall be subject to Section
9.60.270.
Residential as an accessory use, e.g.,
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
caretaker residences per Section
9.100.160
Child day care facilities, centers and
C
C
C
C
X
C
C
preschools as a principal use, subject to
Section 9.100.250 (also see Accessory
Uses
Senior group housing, subject to
C
X
X
X
X
X
X
Section 9.100.260
Rooming and boarding houses
C
X
X
X
X
X
X
Single room occupancy (SRO) hotels,
C
X
X
X
X
X
X
subject to Section 9:100.270
Emergency shelters
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Transitional shelters for homeless
C
X
X
X
X
X
C
persons or victims of domestic abuse
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Zone Code Amendment 2003-078
Adopted: November 25, 2003
mily residential
S
X
X
XX
X
X
se projects: residential and
S
X
X
X
Xmmercialal
Park and
i /Membershi Parksesidential
F
C
X
X
X
C
X
X
S
X
S
X
S
X
X
Hotels and motels
C
X
C
X
C
X
X
Timeshare facilities, subject to Section
9.60.290
C
X
C
X
C
X
X
Caretaker residences
M
M
M
M
M
M
M