PCRES 2004-015PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2004-015
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 FRONI MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (RM) AND
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC) TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
(RL)
CASE NO.: ZONE CHANGE 2003-115
APPLICANT: MADISON DEVELOPMENT, LLC
WHEREAS, the ,Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
California, did, on the 23rd day of September, 28`h day of October, 2003, and the
24"' day of February, 2004, hold duly noticed Public Hearings to consider a Zone
Change to change zoning designations from Medium Density Residential .and
Community Commercial to Low Density Residential for ±37.72 acres, generally
located on the west side of Washington Street at 46-201 Washington Street, more
particularly described as follows:
APNs: 604-050-009 & 010; 643-170-001 & 002
WHEREAS, said Zone Change 2003-115 has complied with the
requirements and rules to implement the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) of 1970, as amended (Resolution 83-631, in that Environmental
Assessment 2003-479 was prepared and determined that although the project
could have a significant adverse effect on the environment, mitigation measures
have been imposed on the project to reduce impact to less than significant levels;
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 Zone Change:
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 provide for continued single-family development adjacent to an
existing single-family development.
2. Public Welfare: Approval of the proposed Zone Change will not create
conditions materially detrimental to public health, safety and general welfare in
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that the proposed changes are less intense and consistent with existing land
uses south of the site in the immediate area.
3. Land Use Compatibility: The new zoning will be compatible with existing and
surrounding zoning designations in that the project will be consistent with
development in the immediate area and consistent with the Zoning Ordinance.
4. Property Suitability: The new zoning designation 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
Zoning Code.
5. Change in Circumstances: Approval of the new zoning is warranted because
the land has been determined to be suitable for residential development. The
change in zoning from commercial to residential development is also warranted
because commercial uses currently exist adjacent to the site that can serve
the surrounding and project areas. Also, there is additional commercial land
available for future development near the site that would serve future
commercial uses to support the additional residential development.
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
2003-115, 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 24`" day of February, 2004, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Daniels, Quill, Tyler, and Chairman Kirk
NOES: None
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Madison Development, LLC
February 24, 2004
ABSENT: Commissioner Abels
ABSTAIN: None
T0~ KIRK~hairman
Cit of La uinta, California
ATTEST:
OS AR ORCI
Interim Community Development Director
City of La Quinta, California
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