PCRES 2004-071PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2004-071
A RESOLUTION OF THE OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL
OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS, PRINCIPLES, GUIDELINES AND
PROGRAMS FOR 101 RESIDENTIAL LOTS
CASE: SPECIFIC PLAN 2004-073
APPLICANT: STONEFIELD DEVELOPMENT, INC.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California
did, on the 28T" day of September, 2004 hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to
consider a request by Stonefield Development, for approval of a Specific Plan to
establish development standards, principles, guidelines and programs to allow the
subdivision of ±40 acres into 101 residential lots for property to be annexed into the
City of La Quinta, located at the northwest corner of Monroe Street and Avenue 53,
more particularly described as:
APN 767-200-011
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department mailed case file
materials to all affected agencies for their review and comment on the proposed
project. All written comments are on file with the Community Development
Department; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department published a
public hearing notice in the Desert Sun newspaper on July 31, 2004, as prescribed
by the Municipal Code. Public hearing notices were also mailed to all property
owners within 500 feet of the site; and
WHEREAS, said Specific Plan has complied with the requirements of
"The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" as
amended (Resolution 83-63) in that the La Quinta Community Development
Department, has prepared Environmental Assessment 2004-51 1 for this Specific
Plan in compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality
Act of 1970, as amended. The Community Development Director has determined
that the project, as conditioned, will not have a significant adverse impact on the
environment and therefore, is recommending that a Mitigated Negative Declaration
of environmental impact be certified. A Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated
Negative Declaration was posted with the Riverside County Recorder's office as
required by Section 15072 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
statutes; and
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Planning Commission Resolution 2004-071
Specific Plan 2004-073
Stonefield Development, Inc.
Adopted: September 28, 2004
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WHEREAS, at the Public Hearing upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments of all interested persons desiring to be heard, said
Planning Commission did make the following Mandatory Findings to justify a
recommendation to the City Council for approval of said Specific Plan:
Finding A -Consistency with General Plan
The property is designated Low Density Agriculture/Equestrian Residential. The
proposed project will be developed with residential uses and density of the, which
are allowed under the General Plan.
Finding B -Public Welfare Enhancement
The project will not be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare in that
the project is designed in compliance with the City's General Plan and design the
Specific Plan, as well as other County and State standards, such as CEQA.
Findings Cand D -Land Use Compatibility and Property Suitability
The residential project is within a residentially designated and zoned area. The
project provides adequate buffering through landscaping and walls to ensure
compatibility with surrounding land uses. Additionally, the project will provide
adequate perimeter landscaping and acceptable architectural design guidelines.
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 said Planning Commission in this case; and
2. That it does hereby acknowledge that Environmental Assessment 2004-
511 has determined that no significant effects on the environment have
been identified and mitigation measures are being imposed if needed; and
3. That it does hereby recommend to the City Council approval of Specific
Plan 2004-073, for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to
the attached Conditions of Approval.
4. That Specific Plan 2004-073 shall become effective upon annexation of
the property into the City.
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_ Planning Commission Resolution 2004-071
Specific Plan 2004-073
Stonefield Development, Inc.
Adopted: September 28, 2004
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
Planning Commission, held on this 28`h day of September, 2004, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Daniels, Ladner, Quill and Chairman Kirk
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Krieger
ABSTAIN: None
K, Chairman
a Quinta, California
ATTEST:
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OSCAR ORCI, Interim ~
Community Development Director
City of La Quinta, California
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