PCRES 2004-012PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2004-012
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVAL OF A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO ADD A
PROGRAM TO THE TRAFFIC AND CIRCULATION ELEMENT TO
ALLOW CERTAIN CIRCULATION IMPROVEMENTS ON AUGMENTED
MAJOR ARTERIALS WITHIN THE CITY
CASE NO.: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2004-099
APPLICANT: CITY OF LA QUINTA
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
California, did, on the 24`h day of February, 2004, hold a duly noticed Public
Hearing to consider a General Plan Amendment to add a program to the Traffic and
Circulation Element to allow certain circulation improvements on Augmented Major
Arterials within the City;
WHEREAS, said General Plan Amendment 2004-099 has complied
with the requirements and rules to implement the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) of 1970, as amended (Resolution 83-63), in that Environmental
Assessment 2004-501 was prepared and determined that there are no significant
adverse impacts, therefore, a Negative Declaration 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 to recommend to
the City Council approval of said General Plan Amendment:
1. General Plan Consistency: The proposed General Plan Amendment is
consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the General Plan in that
the Amendment will not exceed the impacts identified in the General Plan.
2. Public Welfare: Approval of the proposed General Plan Amendment will not
create conditions materially detrimental to public health, safety and general
welfare in that the proposed Amendment would improve circulation.
3. General Plan Compatibility: The proposed General Plan Amendment will be
compatible with existing and surrounding land uses in that the Amendment will
potentially improve circulation as indicated in the General Plan.
PC RESO GPA 04 099.doc
Planning Commission Resolution 2004-012
General Plan Amendment 2004-099
City of La Quinta
February 24, 2004
4. Property Suitability: The proposed General Plan Amendment will be suitable
and appropriate in that the Amendment will facilitate signal placement as
determined on a project -by -project basis.
5. Change in Circumstances: Approval of the proposed Amendment is warranted
because the development situation and the general conditions of the City have
substantially changed since the existing General Plan was imposed.
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 General Plan
Amendment 2004-099, 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 241h day of February, 2004, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Daniels, Quill, Tyler, and Chairman Kirk
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Abels
ABSTAIN: None
T M RK, Chairman
Ci of La Quinta, California
PC RESO GPA 04 099.doc
Planning Commission Resolution 2004-012
General Plan Amendment 2004-099
City of La Quinta
February 24, 2004
ATTEST:
ORCI, Interim
Community Development Director
City of La Quinta, California
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EXHIBIT "A"
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2004-012
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2004-099
CITY OF LA QUINTA-RECOMMENDED
FEBRUARY 24, 2004
New Program to the Traffic and Circulation Element:
"Program 2.3.A: On Augmented Major Arterials, the minimum intersection
spacing shall be 2,600 feet in residential areas, and may be 1,060 feet for
commercial frontage, provided pre -incorporation intersections are
accommodated first. The design speed shall be 60 miles per hour (mph)•
Left turn median cuts may be authorized if turn pocket does not interfere
with other existing or planned left turn pockets. Right in/right out access
driveways shall exceed the following minimum separation distances (in all
cases, distances shall be measured between the curb returns):
more than 250 feet on the approach leg to a full turn intersection;
more than 150 feet on the exit leg from a full turn intersection;
more than 250 feet between driveways.
All access configurations shall be subject to City Engineer review and
approval."
PC GPA 04 099 Exhibit A.doc