PCRES 2009-004PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2009-004
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING ZONE
CHANGE 2008-136 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE
WEST SIDE OF MONROE STREET AT THE WEST
TERMINATION OF AVENUE 61
CASE NO.: ZONE CHANGE 2008-136
APPLICANT: MONROE DATES, LLC
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on did on the 27" day of January, 2009, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to
consider the request of Monroe Dates, LLC for a Zone Change from Low Density
/Agricultural -Equestrian Residential to Low Density Residential, for property located on
the west side of Monroe Street at Avenue 61, more particularly described as:
APN's: 764-280-014 and 764-270-015
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on did on the 271" day of January, 2009, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to
consider the request of Monroe Dates, LLC for a Zone Change from Low Density
/Agricultural -Equestrian Residential to Low Density Residential and did recommend
approval by adoption of Resolution 2009-00004; and
WHEREAS, said Zone Change complies with the requirements of "The
Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970" as amended
(Resolution 83-63), in that the Planning Director has conducted an Initial Study
(Environmental Assessment 2008-597) and has determined that, although the proposed
Project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant
effect in this case because mitigation measures for EA 2008-597 incorporated into the
Project approval will mitigate or reduce any potential impacts to a level of non -
significance; 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
City Council did find the following facts and reasons to justify approval of said Zone
Change.
1. This Zone Change is internally consistent with those goals, objectives, and
policies of the General Plan and compatible (lower) with Trilogy's residential
designation.
2. 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 and or City Council review and approval of future development
plans, which will ensure that the development meets standards that will not be
materially detrimental.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 2009-004
Zone Change 2008-136
Monroe Dates, LLC
Adopted: January 27, 2009
3. The zone designation is compatible with the designations on adjacent properties
because the Planning Commission and or City Council review and approval will
ensure compatibility and in some areas the adjacent use is similar due to its
resort nature.
4. The zone designation is suitable and appropriate for the properties involved
because it is similar to surrounding projects existing and approved.
5. The situation and general conditions have substantially changed since the
existing zone designations were imposed in that agricultural and equestrian uses
have not developed in the immediate area and residential uses similar to the
proposed have.
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
City Council in this case;
2. That it does hereby approve Zone Change 2008-136 as shown on the attached
exhibit;
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
Planning Commission, held on this 171" day of February, 2009, by the following vote; to
wit:
AYES: Commissioners Barrows, Quill, Weber, Wilkinson, and Chairman Alderson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ED ALDERSON, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
Planning Commission Resolution No. 2009-004
Zone Change 2008-136
Monroe Dates, LLC
Adopted: January 27, 2009
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HNSON, Planning Director
La Quinta, California
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