CC Resolution 2000-061 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-61
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A REDUCTION TO
THE SIZE OF CUL-DE-SAC BULBS FOR PRIVATE STREETS
FROM 45' TO 38' PER TABLE 2-CIR OF THE CIRCULATION
ELEMENT
CASE NO: GPA 2000-066
APPLICANT: CENTURY-CROWELL COMMUNITIES
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, did on
the 6u~ day of June, 2000, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing to consider the request
of Century-Crowell Communities for a General Plan Amendment (Circulation Element,
Table 2) to reduce the size of cul-de-sac bulbs for private streets in the City of La
Quinta from a radii of 45 feet to 38 feet; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California,
did on the 9~h day of May, 2000, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing for a General Plan
Amendment (Circulation Element, Table 2) to reduce the size of cul-de-sac bulbs for
private streets in the City of La Quinta from a radii of 45 feet to 38 feet. The Planning
Commission, on a 4-0 vote, adopted Resolution 2000-028 recommending approval of
the amendment request.
WHEREAS, said General Plan Amendment has complied with the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (as amended),
pursuant to the adoption of Resolution 83-68 by the City Council, in that the
Community Development Director has conducted an Initial Study (Environmental
Assessment 99-391) and determined that the General Plan Amendment will not have
a significant adverse impact on the environment and a Mitigated Negative Declaration
of Environmental Impact is recommended; 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 General
Plan Amendment:
1. This Amendment is consistent with those goals, objectives, and policies of the
General Plan Circulation Element to provide adequately sized streets within the
City for vehicular travel. Streets affected by this action are local streets which
are designed to provide access to abutting residential properties.
Resolution No. 2000-61
General Plan Amendment 2000-066
June 6, 2000
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2. This Amendment will not create conditions materially detrimental to the public
health, safety, and welfare in that the City Fire Marshal states their emergency
vehicles can maneuver within the 38' radius proposed under this Amendment.
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 correct and constitute the findings of the
Council in this case;
2. That it does hereby certify a Mitigated Negative Declaration for EA 99-391; and
3. That it does hereby approve General Plan Amendment 2000-066 for the reasons
set forth in this Resolution and as illustrated in Exhibits "A" and "B", attached
hereto.
PASSED, APPRO VED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
City Council, held on this 6th day of June, 2000, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Sniff, Mayor Pe~a
NOES: Council Member Perkins
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
JO~Ma~y%r
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
(City Seal)
Resolution No. 2000-61
GeneraiPlan Amendment 2000-066
June 6, 2000
Page 3
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DAWN C. HONEYWELL, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
-- EXHIBIT "A"
RESOLUTION 2000-61
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2000-066 - FINAL
CENTURY-CROWELL COMMUNITIES
JUNE 6, 2000
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 3 (TABLE 2) OF THE GENERAL PLAN AS
FOLLOWS:
Amend Cul-de-sac Street Standards from a radius of 45' to 38' for private
streets. Vehicle parking along the curb shall be prohibited.
Cond GPA 066 -40
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