CC Resolution 2000-013 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-13
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT TO ASSIGN PRE-ANNEXATION LAND USE
DESIGNATION OF LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO 117
ACRES LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF FRED
WARING DRIVE AND JEFFERSON STREET.
CASE NO.:GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 99-064
APPLICANT: WADE ELLIS/WARNER ENGINEERING
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did on
the 15th day of February, 2000, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing for Wade
Ellis/Warner Engineering for review of a General Plan Amendment to assign a pre-
annexation land use designation of Low Density Residential to 117 acres located at
the northwest corner of Fred Waring Drive and Jefferson Street; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 14th day of December, 1999, 25th day of January, 2000, and 8th day of
February, 2000, hold duly noticed Public Hearings for Wade Ellis/Warner Engineering
for review of a General Plan Amendment to assign a pre-annexation land use
designation of Low Density Residential to 117 acres located at the northwest corner
of Fred Waring Drive and Jefferson Street, more particularly described as:
APNs 609-380-022 and 609-380-023
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all
testimony and arguments, if any, of all interested persons wanting to be heard, said
City Council on did make the following mandatory findings to approve said General
Plan Amendment:
1. The General Plan Amendment is consistent with the goals and policies of the
La Quinta General Plan, and the Land Use Map for the General Plan and
supports the development of a range of housing opportunities.
2. The General Plan Amendment will not be detrimental to the public health,
safety and welfare, as it has been designed to be compatible with surrounding
development, and conform with the City's standards and requirements.
3. The General Plan Amendment is compatible with the City's Zoning Ordinance
in that it supports the development of a range of housing in an integrated
community.
Resolution No. 2000-13
GPA 99-064/VVade EllisRVarner Engineering
Adopted: February 15, 2000
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4. The General Plan designation is compatible with the parcels on which it is
proposed, and surrounding land uses as an extension of existing residential
uses in the vicinity.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
La Quinta, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and constitute the findings of the City
Council in this case;
2. That it does hereby confirm the conclusion that Environmental Assessment 99-
389 assessed the environmental concerns of the General Plan Amendment;
and,
3. That it does approve General Plan Amendment 99-064 for the reasons set
forth in this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta City Council held on this 15th day of February, 2000, by the following vote,
to wit:
AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pe~a
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
JOH . PE~A, ayor
City of La Quinta, California
Resolution No. 2000-13
GPA 99-064RVade EllisRVarner Engineering
Adopted: February 15, 2000
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ATTEST:
J . GREEK, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DAWN C.' HONEYWEcCi~, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California