PCRES 2004-048PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2004-048
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO
THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A ZONE CHANGE FROM
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TO MEDIUM HIGH DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL ON APPROXIMATELY 15.16 ACRES LOCATED
EAST OF JEFFERSON STREET, SOUTH OF AVENUE'92
CASE NO.: ZONE CHANGE 2004-120
APPLICANT: RJT HOMES — CODORNIZ, L.L.C.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did, on the 13`h day July, 2004, hold a duly -noticed Public Hearing and to consider the
request of, R.J.T. L.L.C., for a Zone Change for the property located at the southeast
corner of Avenue 52 and Jefferson Street, as shown on Exhibit "A"., and more
particularly described as:
A.P.N.: 772-410-021 and 772-410-022, and;
WHEREAS, said Zone Change has complied with the requirements of
AThe Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" as
amended (Resolution 83-68), in that the Community Development Department has
conducted an Initial Study (Environmental Assessment 2004-505), and determined
that the proposed Site Development Permit will not have a significant impact on the
environment and 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 wanting to be heard, said
Planning Commission did make the following mandatory findings to justify a
recommendation for approval of said Zone Change:
1. This Zone Change is consistent the updated General Plan, in that the zone
change category proposed are consistent with those goals, objectives, and
policies in the General Plan.
2. The Zoning Change is suitable and appropriate for the property involved because
it is a small rectangular shaped lot more suitable for the medium high intensity
development.
3. The new land use designation is compatible with the similar designations within
the City because the property is accessible from Arterial streets.
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Planning Commission Resolution 2004-048
Zone Change 2004-120
RJT Homes L.L.C.
July 13, 2004
4. This Zone Change will not create conditions materially detrimental to the public
health, safety, and welfare in that the resulting land uses will require Planning
Commission review and approval of development plans, which will ensure
adequate conditions of approval.
5 That the Zone Change is warranted since there has been a change in
development patterns in the general vicinity since the commercial designation
was made.
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 Commission in this case;
2. That it does hereby recommend approval of the above -described Zone Change
for the reasons set forth in this Resolution, as shown on the attached Exhibit
„A„
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta Planning Commission, held on this 13th day of July, 2004, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Daniels, Krieger, Ladner, Quill, and Chairman Kirk
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Tom I rk, Chairman
City f La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
SCAR ORCI, Planning Manager
City of La Quinta, California
EXHIBIT "Avg
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PROPOSED ZONING
The proposed Zoning for the plan area is Medium High Density Residential - (RMH).