PC Resolution 2014-005PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2014 - 005
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
THE FIRST TIME EXTENSION FOR CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT 2011-135, ALLOWING DEVELOPMENT
REGULATION CONCESSIONS FOR DENSITY BONUSES
FOR THE WASHINGTON STREET APARTMENTS
CASE NO: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2011-135, EXTENSION 1
APPLICANT: LA QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California did,
on the 1 1 t" day of March, 2014, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider a
request by the La Quinta Housing Authority for approval of a first extension of time
to allow a number of density bonus development regulation concessions per LQMC
Section 9.60.270 for the Washington Street Apartments, generally located on the
southeast corner of Washington Street and Hidden River Road, more particularly
described as:
APN: 609-040-028, 609-040-023, 609-040-007
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, did
on the 14t" day of February, 2012, hold a duly noticed Public Hearing and approved
by adoption Resolution 2012-005, a request by the La Quinta Housing Authority
for approval of a Conditional Use Permit; and,
WHEREAS, the applicant, on the 27t" day of January, 2014, applied for a
first time extension; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department has determined that
the time extension request has been previously assessed in conjunction with
Environmental Assessment 201 1-613 prepared for this project. No changed
circumstances or conditions are proposed which would trigger the preparation of
subsequent environmental analysis pursuant to Public Resources Code Section
21 166.; and,
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department published a public
hearing notice for this request in The Desert Sun newspaper on February 28, 2014,
as prescribed by the Municipal Code. Public hearing notices were also mailed to all
property owners within 500 feet of the site; and
Planning Commission Resolution 2014 - 005
Conditional Use Permit 2011-135, Extension 1
Washington Street Apartments (La Quinta Housing Authority)
Adopted: March 11, 2014
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WHEREAS, 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, findings, and reasons to justify approval of Conditional Use
Permit 201 1-135 Extension 1:
1 . Conditional Use Permit 201 1-135 Extension 1 is consistent with the land
use designation of High Density Residential. The City's General Plan
Policies relating to High Density Residential encourage affordable multi-
family dwelling communities.
2. Conditional Use Permit 201 1-135 Extension 1 is consistent with the
provisions of the La Quinta Zoning Code. The continued use of the site
as an affordable apartment community will have minimal impacts on the
surrounding land uses, and will conform to the development standards
applicable to the use.
3. Processing of Conditional Use Permit 2011-135 Extension 1 for the
proposed use is in compliance with the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act. The Community Development Department
has determined that the time extension request has been previously
assessed in conjunction with Environmental Assessment 201 1-613
prepared for this project. No changed circumstances or conditions are
proposed which would trigger the preparation of subsequent
environmental analysis pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21 166
4. Approval of Conditional Use Permit 201 1-135 Extension 1 will not be a
detriment to the public health, safety and general welfare, nor shall it be
injurious or incompatible with other properties or uses in the vicinity.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the
City of La Quinta, California, as follows:
SECTION 1 . That the above recitations are true and constitute the Findings of the
Planning Commission in this case;
SECTION 2. That it does hereby approve Conditional Use Permit 2013-155
Extension 1, for the reasons set forth in this Resolution and subject to the attached
Conditions of Approval.
Planning Commission Resolution 2014 - 005
Conditional Use Permit 2011-135, Extension 1
Washington Street Apartments (La Quinta Housing Authority)
Adopted: March 11, 2014
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City of La
Quinta Planning Commission, held on this the 11 th day of March, 2014, by the
following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Blum, Weber, Wright, and Chairperson Barrows
NOES: Commissioner Wilkinson
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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KATIE BAR WS, Chairperson
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST,
JO NSON, Community Development Director
City of La Quinta, California