PC Resolution 2010-005PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2010-005
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA RECOMMENDING TO
THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE 2009-
138 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED GENERALLY EAST OF THE
CVWD DIKE #4, BETWEEN AVENUES 60 AND 62, AND
WEST OF TRILOGY PROJECT
CASE NO.: ZONE CHANGE 2009-138
APPLICANT: SHEA HOMES
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on did on the 23`d day of February, 2010, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to
consider the request of Shea Homes for a zone change from Low Density /Agricultural -
Equestrian Residential to Medium Density Residential for property generally located east
of the CVWD Dike #4, between Avenues 60 and 62, and west of Trilogy project, more
particularly described as:
APN: 764-280-004
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 2009-607) 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 2.009-607 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
Planning Commission did find the following facts and reasons to justify recommending
approval of said Zone Change.
1. This Zone Change is internally consistent with those goals, objectives, and
policies of the General Plan and compatible with the adjacent residential
designation to the north and east.
2. This Zone Change will not create conditions materially detrimental to the public
health, safety, and welfare in that the resulting construction will require Planning
Commission review and approval of future development plans, which will ensure
that the development meets standards that will not be materially detrimental.
3. The zone designation is compatible with the designations on adjacent properties
because the Planning Commission review ensures compatibility, and the adjacent
uses to the north and east are the same as the proposed use.
Planning Commission Resolution 2010-005
Zone Change 2009-138
Shea Homes
Adopted: February 23, 2010
4. The zone designation is suitable and appropriate for the property involved
because it is compatible with surrounding projects zoning to the north and east
and has been rough graded in anticipation of residential development.
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
Planning Commission in this case;
2. That it has recommended to the City Council certification of a Mitigated Negative
Declaration of environmental impact;
3. That it does hereby recommend to the City Council approval of Zone Change
2009-138 as shown on the attached Exhibit "A";
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
Planning Commission, held on this 23rd day of February, 2010, by the following vote, to
wit:
AYES: Commissioners Weber, Wilkinson, and Vice -Chairperson Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Quill and Chairman Alderson
ABSTAIN: None
KATIE BARROWS, Vice -Chairperson
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
DAVID SAWYER, Plan ing Manger
City of La Quinta, California
Planning Commission Resolution 2010- 005
Zone Change 2009-138
Shea Homes
Adopted: February 23, 2010
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Low Density Agriculture/
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