PCRES 2009-017PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2009-017
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVAL OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 2009-098 TO 1)
PERMIT USED CAR SALES NOT ASSOCIATED WITH A NEW CAR
SALES FACILITY WITHIN THE REGIONAL COMMERCIAL ZONING
DISTRICT WITH APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
(9.80.040), 2) TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT
OF USED VEHICLE SALES FACILITIES (9.100.300), AND 3)
DELETION OF ERRONEOUS TEXT WITHIN THE AUTOMOTIVE USES
PORTION OF THE TABLE OF PERMITTED USES (9.80.040)
CASE NO.: ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 2009-098
APPLICANT: CITY OF LA QUINTA
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
California, did on the 9" of June, 2009, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing for
review of a Zoning Ordinance Amendment to 1) permit used car sales facilities not
associated with a new car sales facility within the Regional Commercial zoning
district with the approval of a Conditional Use Permit, 2) to establish provisions for
the development of used vehicle sales facilities, and 3) to delete erroneous text
within the Automotive Uses section of Table 9-5; and
WHEREAS, said Zoning Ordinance Amendment has complied with the
requirements of "The Rules to Implement the California Environmental Quality Act
of 1970" (CEQA) as amended (Resolution 83-63) in that the La Quinta Planning
Department has reviewed the Amendment under the provisions of CEQA, and has
determined that the Amendment is exempt pursuant to Section 15061(B)(3),
Review for Exemptions of the CEQA Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Department published the public hearing
notice in the Desert Sun newspaper on May 29, 20b9, as prescribed by the
Municipal Code; 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 Ordinance Amendment:
1. The proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment is consistent with the General
Plan in that the General Plan authorizes automobile sales in the Regional
Commercial land use area. Used vehicle sales facilities are an appropriate and
compatible land use in Regional Commercial because Regional Commercial
Planning Commission Resolution 2009-017
Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2009-098
June 9, 2009 - Adopted
land use accommodates the widest variety of commercial land uses and
allows for similar land uses such as new vehicle sales facilities and
automotive service facilities. As a result, the Zoning Ordinance Amendment
is consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the General Plan. The
proposed provisions to regulate used vehicle sales facilities are intended to
allow for the continued high quality of development in the City.
2. Approval of the Zoning Ordinance Amendment will not create conditions
materially detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare, and will have
no impacts on the public health, safety and welfare. Impacts on public
health, safety, and welfare that may arise from used car sales facilities will
be evaluated and addressed on a project -by -project basis through a
conditional use permit approval process.
3. The Zoning Ordinance Amendment has been determined to be exempt from
the California Environmental Quality Act in that the proposed changes to the
Municipal Code will have no effect on the environment. Future proposed
used car sales facilities will be analyzed under CEQA on a project -by -project
basis.
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 the Planning Commission does hereby recommend approval of Zoning
Ordinance Amendment 2009-098 as set forth in attached Exhibits A and B
to the City Council for the reasons set forth in this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta Planning Commission, held on the 9`h day of June, 2009, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Barrows, Quill, Weber, Wilkinson, and Chairman Alderson
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Planning Commission Resolution 2009-017
Zoning Ordinance Amendment 2009-098
June 9, 2009 - Adopted
ED A DERSON, Chairman
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
JOWTSON, Planning Director
of La Quinta
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EXHIBIT A
9.80.040 Table of permitted uses, Automotive Uses
Table 9-5 Permitted Uses In Nonresidential Districts
P = Principal use
District
Regional
Commercial
Community
Neighbor-
Tourist
Office
Major
A = Accessory use
hood
Commercial
Park
Commercial
Commercial
Commercial
Community
C = Conditional use
Commercial
permit
Facilities
M = Minor use permit
T = Temporary use
permit
X = Prohibited use
Land Use
CR
CP
CC
CN
CT
CO
MC
Automotive Uses
(Subject to Section
9.100.120, Outdoor
storage and display)
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Used vehicle sales, not
X C
C
X
X
X
X
X
associated with a new
vehicle sales facility, as
uer Section 9-100.300
EXHIBIT B
9.100.300 Used Vehicle Sales Not Associated with a New Vehicle Sales Facility
A. Use Permit Required. Used vehicle sales not associated with a new vehicle sales
facility may be permitted in the CR district subject to approval of a conditional use permit
when consistent with a Specific Plan. Used vehicle sales facilities are subject to the use
and design standards herein.
B. Signs. Used vehicle sales facility signage shall be approved through a sign program
in accord with Section 9.160.090. Balloons, streamers, spinning or animated signs and
devices, strobe lights, spotlights, lasers, and inflatable devices shall be prohibited.
C. Hazardous Materials. All used vehicle sales facilities shall comply with the
requirements of Section 9.100.230 pertaining to hazardous materials, underground storage
tanks, product lines, dispensing equipment, etc.
D. Standards for Used Vehicle Sales Facilities.
1. Types of Used Vehicles Defined. Permitted principal use shall consist of the sale of
used motorized vehicles to include motorcycles, cars, trucks, and commercial vehicles.
2. Accessory Uses. Permitted accessory uses shall include: vehicle service and repair,
sales and installation of automotive parts, electronics, and accessories, car washing, and
auto detailing. All accessory uses must be specifically included in the conditional use
permit approval.
3. Screening. A block wall of at least six feet in height and a 20 foot wide landscaping
buffer shall be installed along all site boundaries which abut residentially zoned properties.
All screening shall comply with the height standards in Section 9.100.030 (Walls and
Fences).
4. Storage and Display. All retail, service, repair, and storage uses shall occur wholly
within an enclosed building and in a specific location designated in the approved
conditional use permit. Focal display areas elevated more than one foot above the average
finish grade of the overall outdoor parking lot or display area shall be prohibited. Hoods,
trunks, and doors of all vehicles displayed outdoors shall remain closed at all times.
Vehicles must be parked on a paved surface and are prohibited from being displayed from
sidewalks or within landscaped areas.
5. Orientation of Service Bays. Service bays and garage doors shall not be visible
from perimeter arterial streets.
6. Property Standards. Used vehicle sales facilities shall not be permitted on parcels
less than four acres in size.
7. Outdoor Speakers. The use of outdoor loudspeakers and intercoms shall be
prohibited.