PCRES 2006-023PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2006-023
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING AN
AMENDMENT TO SECTION 9.80.040 OF THE LA QUINTA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO RETAIL STORES 10,000
TO 50,000 SQUARE FEET IN SIZE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT
CASE NO.: ZOA 2006-084
APPLICANT: CITY OF LA QUINTA
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 131h of June, 2006, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to make certain
Amendments to Sections 9.80.040 of the Municipal Code, to allow retail stores
10,000 to 50,000 square feet in size to be considered as a conditional use; and
WHEREAS, the Text Amendment is exempt pursuant Section 15061(b)
(3) of the California 'Code of Regulations, California Environmental Quality Act
Guidelines; 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 recommending
approval of said Zoning Code Amendment:
1. The proposed Amendment is consistent with the goals and policies of the La
Quinta General Plan, and the Land Use Map for the General Plan and
surrounding development and land use designations, ensuring land use
compatibility.
2. The proposed Amendment will not be detrimental to the public health, safety
and welfare, as they have been designed to be compatible with surrounding
development and conform to the City's standards and requirements.
3. The proposed Amendment supports the orderly development of the City.
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 constitute the findings of the Planning
Commission in this case.
2. That it does hereby confirm the conclusion that the Zoning Code Amendment is
exempt from CEQA, pursuant to Section 15061(b) (3), Review for Exemption,
of the CEQA Guidelines.
Planning Commission Resolution 2006-023
ZOA 2006-084 - Section 9.80.040 Retail Stores
Adopted: June 13, 2006
3. That it does recommend approval of Zoning Code Amendment 2005-083 to the
City Council for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and as contained in
Exhibit "A" attached hereto.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta Planning Commission held on this 131h day of June, 2006, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Barrows, Daniels, and Chairman Quill
I
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Alderson and Ladner
ABSTAIN: None
PAUL QUILL, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
DOU4LARq.EVANS
Community Development Director
City of La Quinta, California
Planning Commission Resolution 2006-023
ZOA 2006-084 — Section 9.80.040 Retail Stores
Adopted: June 13, 2006
Section 9.80.040 — Table of Permitted Uses EXHIBIT "A"
A. Uses and Structures Permitted. Table 9-5, Permitted Uses in Nonresidential Districts,
following, specifies those uses and structures which are permitted within each nonresidential
district. The letters in the columns beneath the district designations mean the following:
1. "P": Permitted as a principal use within the district.
2. "A": Permitted only if accessory to the principal use on the site.
3. "C": Permitted as a principal or accessory use if a conditional use permit is
approved.
4. W": Permitted if a minor use permit is approved.
5. "T": Permitted as a temporary use only.
6. "V: Prohibited in the district.
7. "S": Permitted under a specific plan.
B. Uses Not Listed in Table. Land uses which are not listed in Table 9-5 are not
permitted unless the community development director or the planning commission determines
that such use is within one of the permitted use categories listed preceding (e.g., principal use,
conditional use, etc.) in accordance with Section 9.20.040.
Table 9-5 Permitted Uses In Nonresidential Districts
P = Principal use
District
A = Accessory use
C = Conditional use permit
M = Minor use permit
Major
T = Temporary use permit
Regional
Commercial
Community
Neighborhood
Tourist
Office
Community
X = Prohibited use
Commercial
Park
Commercial
Commercial
Commercial
Commercial
Facilities
Lend Use
CR
CP
cc
CN
CT
c0
MC
Retail Uses
Retail stores under 10,000 sq. ft.
P
A
P
P
A
A
X
floor area per business
Retail stores', 10,000-50,000
P
C
C
C
X
X
X
sq. ft. floor area
Retail stores', over 50,000 sq. ft.
C
c
c
X
X
X
X
floor area
Food, liquor and convenience
P
A
P
P
A
A
X
stores under 10,000 sq. ft. floor
area, open less than 18
hours/day'
Food, liquor and convenience
C
X
C
C
C
X
X
stores under 10,000 sq. ft. floor
area, open 18 or more hours/day2
Plant nurseries and garden supply
C
X
C
C
X
X
X
stores, with no propagation of
plants on the premises, subject to
Section 9.100.120 (Outdoor
storage and display)
Showroom/catalog stores, without
P
P
P
X
X
X
X
substantial on -site inventory