PC Resolution 2021-012 Point Happy Property Purchase 79370 Hwy 111 GP ConsistencyPLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2021 - 012
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA,
CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT THE PURCHASE
BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA AND
SHOVLIN PROPERTIES FOR CERTAIN
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 78370 HIGHWAY 111
IS CONSISTENT WITH THE GENERAL PLAN
2035
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta,
California did, on October 26, 2021, consider the proposed purchase
between the City of La Quinta and Shovlin Properties located at 78370
Highway 111, APN 604-050-067, comprised of approximately 0.57 acres;
and,
WHEREAS, the proposed purchase is anticipated to be developed as a
small park area featuring shade structures, seating, and water fountains and
near the CV Link Regional Trail and would help to foster an active lifestyle;
and
WHEREAS, the proposed purchase is exempt from environmental
review pursuant to Section 15061 (b) (3) “Common Sense Exemption,” in
that the purchase of this property would not have a significant effect on the
environment; and
WHEREAS, said Planning Commission did make the following
mandatory finding under Government Code Section 65402 confirming that
the proposed purchase is consistent with the following goals and policies of
the City’s General Plan:
1.Circulation Element Policy 2.3: The proposed purchase supports the
development of and encourages the use of continuous and
convenient pedestrian and bicycle routes and multi-use paths in
that the purchase could be used to connect the CV Link Regional
Trail to places of employment, recreation, shopping, schools, and
other high activity areas; and
2.Parks Recreation and Trails Element Policies 1.1, 1.3, 1.5, and 1.8:
The proposed purchase supports expanded community services to
meet the health, well-being, and recreational needs of the
community, uses viable financing mechanisms for funding of parks
and recreational facilities, supports coordination with partner
Planning Commission Resolution 2021 - 012
General Plan Consistency - 78370 Highway 111 Purchase
Adopted: October 26, 2021
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agencies and neighboring communities to expand recreational
opportunities and increase access to recreational facilities and helps
promote healthy and active lifestyles for residents in that the
purchase could provide a recreational area that could connect to the
CV Link Regional Trail to meet the communities needs and would
use Proposition 68 funding which provides for recreation; and
3.Open Space Element Policy 1.2: The proposed purchase supports
ongoing efforts to link open space areas with multi-purpose trails in
that the purchase could be used to connect the CV Link Regional
Trail to places of employment, recreation, shopping, schools, and
other high activity areas.
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; and
SECTION 2. That the proposed purchase is exempt from environmental
review pursuant to Section 15061 (b) (3) “Common Sense Exemption;” and
SECTION 3. That it does find the proposed purchase is consistent with the
City’s General Plan for the reasons set forth in this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at regular meeting of the City of
La Quinta Planning Commission, held on October 26, 2021, by the following
vote:
AYES: Commissioners Caldwell, Currie, Hassett, McCune, Proctor,
Tyerman, and Chairperson Nieto
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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