PCRES 2006-024PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2006- 024
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO
THE CITY COUNCIL CLOSURE TO NON-EMERGENCY
VEHICULAR TRAFFIC ON CALLE SERENA
APPROXIMATELY 120 FEET SOUTH OF THE
INTERSECTION OF VISTA GRANDE AND CALLE SERENA
CASE NO.: RW-C 2006-001
APPLICANT: CITY OF LA QUINTA
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 27th day of June, 2006, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing for the City of
La Quinta to review the proposed street closure to non-emergency vehicular traffic of
Calle Serena from approximately 120 feet south of the intersection Vista Grande and
Calle Serena to the end of Calle Serena; and
WHEREAS, on January 11, 1967, the subdivision map for Tract No. 3505
was filed within the County of Riverside and created Lot C as Calle Serena and was
irrevocably dedicated to public use, for street purposes and subsequently accepted by
the City of La Quinta by Resolution 83-61 with Annexation #1 on October 18`h 1983;
and
WHEREAS, the City of La Quinta now desires to close a 39 foot long
segment of Calle Serena to non-emergency vehicular traffic from approximately 120
feet south of the intersection of Vista Grande and Calle Serena to the end of Calle
Serena; and
WHEREAS, the Staff Report outlines the facts which demonstrate that
the closure area is not necessary for vehicular traffic; and
WHEREAS, proposed closure to non-emergency vehicular traffic is
permissible under Vehicle Code §211O11a-(1) and La Quinta City Council Resolution
2000-99; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments, if any, of interested persons wanting to be heard, said
Planning Commission did make the following mandatory findings recommending
closure of the proposed street segment:
1. The 39 foot long segment of Calle Serena from approximately 120 feet from the
intersection of Vista Grande and Calle Serena to the end of Calle Serena is no
longer needed for non-emergency vehicular traffic.
2. Closure of the 39 foot long segment of Calle Serena is consistent with the goals
and policies of the La Quinta General Plan.
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Planning Commission Resolution 2006-024
RW-C 2006-001 - Calle Serena
Adopted: June 27, 2006
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the
City of La Quinta, California, as follows:
Section 1. The area proposed for closure to non-emergency vehicular traffic is
more particularly described as being that remainder portion of Lot C of Tract Map No.
3505, from a point located approximately 120 feet south from the centerline
intersection of Vista Grande to the Lot C southerly terminus. The area of closure is 50
feet wide, east to west, and 39 feet long, north to south, and containing 1,950 square
feet.
Section 2. The closure area is no longer needed for non-emergency vehicular
traffic and there are sufficient alternative routes in the immediate area to complete
access needs of motorists to properties in the area with inconsequential impact.
Section 3. Closure of the 39 foot long segment of Calle Serena is consistent
with the General Plan.
Section 4. This action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality
Act ("CEQA") by CEQA Guideline 15301, Class 11C).
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
Planning Commission, held on this 27th day of June, 2006, by the following vote, to
wit:
AYES: Commissioners Alderson, Barrows, Daniels, Ladner, and Chairman Quill
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
/vim
DOUGLA .EVANS
Community Development Director
City of La Quinta, California
F'HUL l1UILL, Lnairman
City of La Quinta, California